012. She Bet Everything and Lost - How Dr. Patrice Turned Her Own Heartbreak into a Comeback Story for the Ages

<p>In this heartfelt episode of Kissing Frogs, Dr. Patrice Le Goy joins Dr. Molly for a candid exploration of how formative relationships shape our sense of self, trust, and the very core of the connections we build later in life. Drawing from her experience as an international psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and host of the podcast Like Minded with Dr. Patrice, Dr. Patrice opens up about a transformative young love—a relationship that led her to take life-altering risks and ultimately taught her the power of discernment, communication, and self-compassion.</p><p>Topics Covered</p><p>- How youthful optimism and naiveté can lead us to ignore red flags in relationships</p><p>- The danger of “filling in the blanks” with hope instead of earned trust</p><p>- Moving for love: When following your heart can mean blowing up your life—and how to recover</p><p>- The hard-won wisdom of learning to communicate directly and require clarity in our connections</p><p>- Building resilience through painful choices—and finding your way back home</p><p>With vulnerability and grace, Dr. Patrice discusses how a personal romantic disappointment became the foundation for her grit, professional wisdom, and her approach as a parent and partner. She and Dr. Molly reflect on the importance of learning from heartbreak, practicing self-compassion, and modeling open communication for the next generation.</p><p>Dr. Patrice is an international psychologist, licensed marriage &amp; family therapist, and host of the mental health &amp; pop culture podcast “Like Minded with Dr. Patrice.” She blends her clinical expertise with personal experience to support clients and audiences in building authentic, resilient, and compassionate relationships.</p><p>---</p><p>Connect with Dr. Patrice  </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drpatricelegoy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@drpatricelagoy  </a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/like-minded-with-dr-patrice/id1772854580" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Like Minded with Dr. Patrice</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Molly  </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmollyburrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@drmollyburrets</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kissingfrogspod/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@KissingFrogsPod</a>  </p><p>Website: www.drmollyburrets.com  </p><p>Substack: @drmollyburrets</p><p><br></p>