Welcome to “Dasha Savage · Psychology for Women” — a podcast for women who are ready to heal, grow, and create deeper connections in their lives. Hosted by Dasha Savage—psychologist, communication coach, and women's program facilitator—this podcast dives into real conversations about self-worth, emotional healing, conscious relationships, deep connection, boundaries, and meaningful communication. Whether you're navigating anxiety, disconnection, people-pleasing, or the desire for more authen ...
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We talk a lot about “being in your resource”, but what does that actually mean? And why is it that sometimes, even after sleep, rest, or a weekend away, you still feel… empty? In this episode, I explore the deeper meaning of internal resource: not just self-care routines, but your actual capacity to show up in life with presence, joy, and energy. W…
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In this episode, we’re talking about something most of us quietly wrestle with: life transitions. Why do our 30s, 40s, 50s feel like turning points no one prepared us for? We’ll talk about: What age-related crises really are (spoiler: they’re not a tragedy) Why your 30s are full of questions, and your 40s might be the most powerful decade yet The c…
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Some women carry a quiet, lifelong tension in relationships, not because they don’t want closeness, but because somewhere deep inside they learned that love isn’t safe. In this episode, I talk about the Enchanted Princess, a pattern that often forms in childhood when a girl experiences emotional rejection, disconnection, or a lack of consistent sup…
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In this episode, we explore the “Heroic Woman” relationship pattern—one where love is earned through struggle, sacrifice, and saving others. Behind her strength, resilience, and endless capacity to hold others together, there’s often a childhood marked by emotional distance from a father figure. We talk about the origins of this script, how it play…
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5 – Why Being “Good” Doesn’t Bring Love: The Cinderella Relationship Scenario
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19:57This is for you if you’ve ever found yourself overgiving in relationships, afraid to set boundaries, or quietly hoping someone will finally see your worth. We talk about: Why the “good girl” role forms in childhood How emotional disconnection from the father shapes this dynamic What it looks like in adult relationships (spoiler: it often involves e…
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4 – Women’s Relationship Scenarios: The Sleeping Beauty Trap
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19:55Why do some women find themselves stuck in the same relationship patterns—over and over again? In this episode, we talk about the hidden “scripts” many of us carry into adulthood—scripts that were often written in childhood, shaped by our early bonds with our parents and the way we witnessed love, conflict, and connection unfold around us. We’ll ex…
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3 – Why We Keep Choosing the Wrong Person
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16:43Why do we keep ending up in the same painful relationship patterns, no matter how different the partner seems? In this episode, we explore the unconscious dynamics that pull us toward familiar emotional experiences, often rooted in our childhood. You’ll learn how to recognize the patterns you’re repeating, understand where they come from, and begin…
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2 – Who are you? Hero, Rebel, Lost Child, Mascot? Find out now!
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27:25In this episode, we’re exploring the four roles we often adopt in dysfunctional families — the Hero, the Scapegoat (Rebel), the Lost Child (Invisible One), and the Mascot (Jester) — and how these survival strategies shape who we become as adults. You’ll learn how each role affects your: • Romantic relationships • Career choices • Relationship with …
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1 – Emotional Maturity Check: What Stage Are You In?
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25:08Are you tired of feeling emotionally stuck or reactive in your relationships? In this episode of The Dasha Savage Podcast, we break down the three stages ofemotional adulthoodand how understanding them can lead to real emotional healing and self-awareness. You’ll learn: • Why so many people stay stuck in emotional childhood and how it shows up in e…
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Start Here – Is this podcast for you or not?
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13:45Welcome to the very first episode of Dasha Savage · Psychology for Women — a space for deep conversations about self-worth, emotional healing, self-growth, and deep healthy relationships. I'm Dasha Savage, a psychologist and women’s program facilitator. In this podcast, I’ll be exploring topics like trauma healing, communication in relationships, e…
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