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True Vine Talks

True Vine Talks

Written by: True Vine Counseling
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True Vine Talks is a Podcast discussing mental health and relationships. Linda and Rachel are licensed professional counselors at True Vine Counseling in Hurricane, WV. They believe emotion is the fastest and most reliable tool for lasting change. Linda and Rachel are passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families identify, understand, and change the patterns that keep them stuck. Their goal is to help people learn how to connect with themselves and others in healthy, productive ways that soothe fears and meet emotional needs (such as love and belonging).

True Vine Counseling 2019 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Myth of Attracting The Wrong Person: It's Not Attraction - It's Access

    The Myth of Attracting The Wrong Person: It's Not Attraction - It's Access
    Jan 26 2026

    So many people ask, “Why do I keep attracting the wrong people?!” What if attraction isn’t the real issue at all?

    In this episode, we unpack a powerful (and often misunderstood) idea: it’s not about who you attract—it’s about who you give your emotional and relational access to. Drawing from attachment theory, we explore how early experiences quietly teach us that connection is earned through availability, emotional labor, proximity, or overfunctioning—and how those patterns can lead to relationships in which your access is taken for granted or even exploited.
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    29 mins
  • The Fawn Response, Part 2: CPTSD and the Need for Safety

    The Fawn Response, Part 2: CPTSD and the Need for Safety
    Jan 6 2026

    In Part 2 of this mini-series, we explore the connection between the fawn response and complex PTSD. This episode examines how fawning develops as a survival strategy in environments where safety depends on appeasing others, remaining small, or avoiding conflict. Together, we’ll unpack why the nervous system learns this response—and why it can be so hard to let go.
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    29 mins
  • The Fawn Response, Part 1: What It Is and How It Shows Up

    The Fawn Response, Part 1: What It Is and How It Shows Up
    Dec 15 2025

    This first episode of our three-part mini-series explores the fawn response: what it is, how it develops, and why it exists. We discuss its roots in trauma and nervous system survival, along with real-life examples of how fawning can show up in relationships, work, and daily interactions.
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    30 mins
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