Although we may love our extended families, spending time with them can be triggering and exhausting. That’s why, in this episode, you’ll learn how to maintain a healthy connection with your partner while managing the stress of visiting your relatives. You’ll learn how to establish boundaries with your extended family members, how to protect your […]
48 The Neuroscience of We
In this episode, brain-oriented therapist extraordinaire Juliane Taylor-Shore and John Howard discuss how understanding a little about your brain can make a huge difference in the security of your relationship. Both John and Jules study an interdisciplinary field known as ‘interpersonal neurobiology,’ or the application of neuroscience to self-awareness and relationships. You’ll learn how to […]
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 […]
20 Maturing Your Sex Life
In this episode, sex therapist Dylan Davies and I discuss how partners can improve their communication about sex, pave the way to increased desire, more and better sex, and deeper emotional intimacy. You’ll learn how to preserve eroticism in your relationship, how to conjure up desire, and hear about Dylan’s favorite phrases for making sex […]
19 Secrets From A Pro
This episode will teach you how to have your needs met more effectively in relationship. You’ll learn the most effective way to express your needs to your partner, why neediness in relationship is actually a good thing, and the 4 myths that prevent people from getting what they need. I notice that many of my […]
02 It’s Not About Communication
People say that communication is THE MOST important part of a strong relationship… I disagree! When it comes down to having a great relationship with your partner, communication is often cited as the holy grail. But connection is essential to have great communication. If you understand the connection system you don’t need a lot of […]