Welcome to Episode 124 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Vienna Pharaon on to the show to learn more about her career journey as a therapist and advice for relationship success.

To kick things off, Vienna talks through her inspiration to start recording her podcast, This Keeps Happening (2:07) before Mason asks about the writing process behind her book, The Origins of You (10:59).

Mason and Vienna move into a conversation about the importance of confronting emotional wounds that manifest throughout life experiences (15:58) as Vienna speaks to behavior patterns that may develop if this pain is left unresolved (25:35).

Vienna shares her biggest piece of relationship advice (43:28), before wrapping up with a discussion about current mental health practices Vienna uses to maintain balance throughout her day to day life (48:50).

Check out Vienna’s book, The Origins of You.

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