157: Eliminate These Toxic Relationship Patterns For A Happier Life

Research consistently found that it takes four positive comments to recover from one negative comment from a partner. That ratio means that criticism is a highly ineffective way of communicating in your relationship with your partner. In this episode, Dr. Julie Colwell teaches how to shift out of toxic relationship patterns such as reactive brain, blame and criticism and instead, show appreciation for our partner. Dr. Julie Colwell is a psychologist

2018-07-25T00:47:25-04:00July 25th, 2018|

156: Four Ways To Spark Your Relationship

Exciting Announcement: Our new online course, Spark My Relationship, has launched! Learn more and enroll here: SparkMyRelationship.com Spark My Relationship is designed to infuse your life and relationship with fresh passion, skills and wisdom. This self-paced journey is perfect for turning up the heat, having some fun together and revolutionizing your intimacy and communication. We’ve collaborated with 15 psychologists and therapists to create a comprehensive relationship course that not only teaches you

2018-07-24T15:20:12-04:00July 18th, 2018|

155: Rebuilding Trust In Your Relationship

Trust is one of the hardest things to earn and easiest to lose in a relationship. If you’ve been lied to or if you have lied to your partner, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why trust is so hard to get back in a relationship The three important stages for rebuilding trust How to create accountability in your relationship Forgiving your partner

2018-08-09T15:43:56-04:00July 12th, 2018|

154: Learning to Forgive

Forgiveness is a key skill for all of the relationships in our lives. Our ability to forgive has a direct impact on our personal happiness and the success of a relationship. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to forgive and reconcile with others. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why forgiveness is an individual process The four key steps to forgiveness Letting go of a transgression

2018-08-09T15:41:16-04:00July 4th, 2018|

153: Dealing With An Addict You Love

Addiction is a disease that can be incredibly difficult on a relationship. It’s hard to know when you are enabling or helping your partner. Navigating the world of addiction is a difficult prospect for even the strongest individuals. Listen to today’s show to learn how to deal with the addict in your life. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The key distinction between supporting or enabling and

2018-06-27T06:08:58-04:00June 27th, 2018|

152: Create A Thriving Marriage

No relationship or marriage is perfect. You probably already knew this. However, you might not know which of the four phases of marriage you’re in, and what it means for you and your partner. Listen to today’s show to create a thriving marriage by understanding the importance of each phase you might go through! This show is worth listening to even if your single or dating! In this episode we discuss

2018-06-20T20:22:03-04:00June 20th, 2018|

150: Navigating Finances In Your Relationship

No one wants to think about divorce or death. Deny it all we want, one happens 50% of the time and the other 100%! Understanding the legal financial side of relationships is an important part of creating a successful relationship or marriage. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to get your finances in order! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding a prenup and it’s legal

2018-06-05T21:07:43-04:00June 6th, 2018|

149: Practical Ideas To Find The Love Of Your Life

Why do so many good people end up in bad relationships? Today’s episode will help answer that and give you the tools to improve yourself to attract the right kind of partner, find love, or help determine if you're currently with the right partner. Whether you are single or in a relationship, this episode will give you great relationship advice with topics that include: How to use practical spirituality to maximize

2018-05-30T13:31:31-04:00May 30th, 2018|

148: Practicing Good Emotional Hygiene To Improve Your Relationship

We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve let our emotions get the better of us. We snap at our partner, stress ourselves out and react negatively to the smallest transgressions. Worry no more. Today’s episode will give you amazing actionable tips to help control your emotions, feel better and improve the relationship with yourself and your partner. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to take

2018-05-22T21:45:39-04:00May 23rd, 2018|

146: Is Porn Causing Issues In Your Relationship?

Have you caught your partner looking at porn? Maybe browsing pictures of scantily clad women or men on Instagram or Facebook? This doesn't need to be an issue in your relationship if you know how to talk and deal with it! Our culture largely creates a negative narrative around these issues that can hurt our relationships. Listen to today's episode to learn how to talk to your partner about porn, social

2018-05-09T08:55:57-04:00May 9th, 2018|
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