What if your body already knows the truth about your relationship - and your mind is just catching up?
In this conversation, Cat sits down with Merideth Thompson, PhD, founder of Partner Lab, to reorient love away from the fairytale of “the one” and toward relationships as portals for growth, clarity, and self-trust. Merideth is a psychological researcher and executive coach who helps people use data-driven insights alongside somatic wisdom to make empowered choices - whether that means strengthening a relationship or ending it with care.
Together, they explore the difference between intuition vs. fear (and how doubt can masquerade as inner knowing), why conflict patterns matter more than “good communication,” how emotional abuse can impact us even without visible marks, and why love alone isn’t always enough for longevity. They also talk about choosing yourself inside partnership — building independence, interdependence, and devotion without losing your identity.
This episode is for anyone navigating a relationship crossroads, healing from the myth of “happily ever after,” or learning how to choose with clarity instead of urgency.
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Website: www.mypartnerlab.co
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