Relationship Alive!

Are you truly committed to your relationship, or is it possible that you’re only partly committed? Or, perhaps you know that you have a fear of commitment - but you’re not sure why? In this week’s episode we’re going to tackle the ways that your commitment (or lack thereof) could be impacting you in your relationship. You’ll learn two important questions that can help you let go of your fears, and discover how your world might transform when you bring yourself into full alignment with your commitm

What if you could have eight powerful dates that could totally transform the most important aspects of your relationship with your partner? Today’s conversation will help jump-start your curiosity and lead you into deep connection with your partner. This week, our guests are John & Julie Gottman, the founders of The Gottman Institute. World-renowned researchers and clinical psychologists, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have conducted 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples.

What does monogamy mean to you and your partner? Sometimes a couple will have a different definition of what monogamy is and that miscommunication can lead to problems in your relationship and today we’re talking about that and a whole lot more. This week, our guest is Dr. Tammy Nelson, she is an AASECT certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Psychotherapist and the author of The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity.

How is resentment affecting your relationship? Are you holding onto something from the past, or is there something that occurs again and again in your relationship that you just can’t get over? In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to heal the resentments that may have built up in your relationship. You’ll learn what parts of the process require collaboration, and which parts of the process you can work on yourself.

Have you ever felt stuck, within yourself or within your relationship? Have you felt the effects of depression or anxiety? Our guest is Diana Fosha, PhD, the developer of AEDP, a healing-based, transformation-oriented model of psychotherapeutic treatment. Diana Fosha is the Founder & Director of the AEDP Institute, and the author of The Transforming Power of Affect: A Model for Accelerated Change. Today we’re going to show you how intimacy can help you heal your traumas and attachment injuries.

Did you make any New Year's resolutions? Studies have shown that around 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. What is stopping us from making those changes and why do we hold ourselves back from change? What do you do if your partner isn’t on board for the change you desire? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the things that may be holding you back, so that you can move past them and become a beacon of strength, change, and integrity. Let’s get the year started off right, togeth

What are some of the keys to helping a woman experience pleasure, and orgasms? This week, our guest is Ian Kerner, New York Times bestselling author of She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman. Ian is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in sex therapy and couples therapy. Today Ian shares how he has helped couples create more intimate and satisfying sexual relationships and he addresses the knowledge gap that many of us have about a woman’s sexual anatomy.

What are some key things you can do to start off the new year in a way the improves your relationships? How can you take action without feeling overwhelmed by all of the things you can work on and improve? To thank you for joining me on this journey to improve relationships, Chloe and I have a gift for you. Our gift to you this holiday season is the first 4 days of our 21 Days To Deeper Intimacy In Your Relationship course, totally free.

How can what we know about attachment & the power of our emotions, create deeper intimacy & resolve conflicts with your partner? In today’s episode you’re going to learn about a kind of conversation that you can have with your partner that can change everything. This week, our guest is Sue Johnson, author of Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, in which she shares a successful program for creating stronger relationships & she’s going to share some of her wisdom with us today.

We all want to be special, right? Being special, or important, the need to feel significant, is universal. But is it possible that your need to be special is getting in the way of your ability to connect, to give and receive love? Or does your partner value significance more than connection - keeping you from connecting with them? This week we’re going to dive into the paradox, the conflict, between the need for significance and the need for connection - so that you can discover how to have both.

How can you bring a new level of presence to your relationship? And what if this new level of presence could also help you find a sense of well-being in any moment? This week, our guest is Julie Henderson, author of The Lover Within and Embodying Well-Being, and the creator of Zapchen Somatics. The practices and principles of Zapchen Somatics are a direct approach to embodying well-being, which Julie refers to as "feeling as good as you can...in spite of everything."

How do you prevent fear from getting in the way of your connection? Sometimes your fears are obvious - other times they’re more subtle - but no matter what they can potentially drive a wedge between you and your partner. In the fourth episode of our “Core Relationship Principles” series, Chloe Urban and I show you exactly how to choose intimacy over fear, deal with the natural fears that arise, and identify your patterns so you can be aware & determine if you’re choosing intimacy or fear.

How does your emotional intelligence help you develop a relationship with someone? Is your emotional intelligence something you can improve? This week, our guest is Jordan Harbinger. Often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” Jordan is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications & social dynamics expert. In this episode, you’ll learn what emotional intelligence is and how you can improve it to have a positive impact on your relationships.

Have you ever found yourself making assumptions about how your partner will take care of you or show up for you? Do you assume they’ll do certain even though they haven’t actually agreed to do that? Have you ever felt resentful toward your partner for not following through on what you assumed they would do for you? In today’s episode, we’ll discover how these assumptions can lead to resentment and helplessness. We’ll dive into some actions you can take to prevent this from happening in your relati

Have you ever felt compelled to jump into new a relationship too quickly? Is it possible that you’re addicted to love and relationships? How would you know? This week, our guest is Sherry Gaba, best-selling author of The Marriage and Relationship Junkie. Sherry is a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Certified Recovery Coach specializing in individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy. In this episode, you’ll learn what it means to be addicted to love and relationships and where it comes from.