In this episode, you’ll learn what the Burning Man community can teach us about radical self-acceptance, following our intuition, and developing deep, spontaneous, creative, and healthy relationships. My guest is Melanie Weinberger, a human potential activist, life coach, and TEDx international speaker who works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, thought-leaders, and social activists to help them create […]
35 How to Find Peace
These days, many people feel overwhelmed by the stress and friction generated by how we experience politics, world events, social media and our cultural landscape. This anxiety and stress not only takes a toll on the mental health of individuals, but also on the health of relationships. It is helpful to understand where peace comes […]
34 The Power of Expectations
In this episode, you’ll learn why expectations of care and support are so important and how you can communicate about them with your partner. Tune in for illustrative examples and helpful exercises that will help you improve your own communication skills and set you up for success with your partner. Enjoy! You can Subscribe and […]
33 Learning and Growing as a Couple
In this episode, I speak with real-life couple Liz and Steven Coufal about how they learn and grow together in relationship. They are a stellar example of a couple that actually takes the growth aspect of relationship seriously, so take notes! Liz and Steven met in 2011 while interning for a nonprofit in California living […]
32 How to Have a Vibrant Relationship for Life
with Dr. Ellyn Bader Tune in for an interview with the founder of modern couples therapy, Ellyn Bader, also a founder of the Developmental Model and The Couples Institute. Ellyn was one of the first therapists to focus on romantic adult relationships in therapy, rather than on the individual or the total family dynamic. Since then, […]
31 What is a Relational Repair?
Every relationship is a continuous cycle of connection, disconnection, and re-connection. While fights and disagreements are normal in healthy relationships, without proper resolution, these misattunements can stack up and increasingly cause romantic partners to feel hopeless about the future of the relationship. Luckily, relationship science is here to help! In this episode, my guest Morgan Johnson, […]
30 Crushing Life as a Couple with AJ Yager & Meaghan Connell
Tune in for an interview with AJ Yager and Meaghan Connell, power couple and co-founders of Praxis Metrics. You’ll hear about how they learn and grow as a couple, and help each other grow as individuals. They also discuss how they have learned to communicate effectively about their relationship, and how they budget time for […]
29 Raising Smart Kids with Jeff Sandefer
Entrepreneur Jeff Sandefer discusses how to help your kids be resilient, creative thinkers, and curious learners. He discusses why he created the Acton Academy, a cutting-edge K-12 school that utilizes Socratic learning, the hero’s journey, and real-world projects to help each student find and cultivate their unique genius. We also talk about Jeff’s own experiences […]
28 How To Find A Great Therapist
Trying to find a great couples or individual therapist can feel overwhelming, but after listening to this episode, you’ll understand how to find a highly trained professional with relevant credentials that can accommodate your specific needs or those of your relationship. Although we’ll be primarily focusing on finding a couples therapist, you’ll get some pro tips for […]
27 Keeping it Simple with John Welbourn
In this episode, I speak with veteran NFL player John Welbourn, who was an Offensive Lineman for the Eagles, Chiefs and Patriots, about what it takes to be selfless and show up as a dad and father. John has been a celebrity, I wanted his take on why he dedicates himself to serving his family […]
2018 Voting Best of Austin
Hi! I would appreciate your vote in Austin Fit Magazine’s Best of 2018. We have appreciated our collaboration with them this year and hope to continue to reach the Austin community with a message of comprehensive wellness–mental, emotional, and relationship health, in addition to their focus on fitness and nutrition. Your help makes a difference […]
26 What Really Holds Us Back with Rob Dial
Rob Dial helps big time CEOs learn how their relationship lives mirror the same issues holding them back in terms of life success. In this episode, you’ll hear from Rob how your approach to relationships affects your mind and your ability to find success and thrive as an individual. We discuss the necessity of lifelong […]