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Corey Seemiller And Tracy Wood
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Rock that Relationship!
S10. Episode 10: Avoiding Stuckness
While Tracy is more prone to saw her arm off if she feels impending stuckness, whereas Corey is more likely to develop an upleveled version of plan B, both believe that getting stuck, in many cases, can be prevented. They stress having strong support systems, coping mechanisms, authentic self-reflection, and not entering into contracts, agreements, or situations likely to get you stuck. Learn about the friction audit, coined by Dr. Adam Alter, Tracy’s love for the show, Royal Pains, and Corey’s feelings about naysayers. If this isn’t intriguing enough, stick around to hear Tracy’s compelling story ab...
2025-05-22
50 min
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S10. Episode 9: Building Resilience
What do you do if getting unstuck doesn’t pan out like you planned? You either end up staying stuck or the outcome is worse than you imagined? Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about ways to be resilient after a setback, such as realistically anticipating the struggle ahead, keeping things in context, widening your heart, and leaning on others. Corey shares about tackling a tricky climb during her latest rock climbing endeavor, while Tracy discusses having been convinced multiple times to “not burn it all down” after a horrible breakup. All in all, they both agree that they grew u...
2025-05-22
46 min
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S10. Episode 8: High Vibing with Leah Lynn
Tune in to our chat with Leah Lynn, parenting coach, and true high viber, for an honest conversation about elevating our vibrations to secure clarity and attract the relationships we want. We talk about readiness to heal, butterfly struggles, setting intentions, and forgiveness, along with co-dependency, breadcrumbing, and patterns. Tracy discusses the notion of hyper-independence, and Corey shares how trying to “transform” someone else is not always a welcome gift. If you are looking for ways to enhance your vibrations to move from being stuck in the same patterns to exploring higher levels of alignment, check out this episode!
2025-05-22
1h 10
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S10. Episode 7: Manifesting Getting Unstuck with Cassie Parks
Listen as we chat with one of our favorite manifesting friends ever, Cassie Parks! We cover a lot of ground, from being truthful with ourselves in what we manifest to bridge manifestation and if there is such a thing as competing manifests. Cassie shares about the role of “being,” “choosing,” and “tolerating” in manifesting and how those behaviors influence what we actually end up manifesting. Learn about Tracy’s calling to be a healer, and Corey’s to be a teacher but how these continue to show up in their “being” space in personal relationships. Hear all about Tracy’s wounded deer syndrom...
2025-05-22
59 min
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S10. Episode 6: Letting Go
Tune in for this vulnerable take on letting go – from Tracy’s recent romantic heartbreak to Corey’s story of coping with her mom’s death. Both share that you have to feel the feelings and then move on, and that stillness for extended periods of time can keep you in a place of unnecessary suffering. Corey talks about how letting go of the pain of her mom’s death was not her letting go of her mom, and Tracy shares about how harboring guilt only keeps us stuck. They discuss how balanced thinking, Law of Attraction, processing with a therapis...
2025-05-22
54 min
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S10. Episode 5: Getting Clarity
Trying to find clarity around a big decision? Want to feel confident in your choice? Tune in to hear Corey and Tracy discuss strategies like the somatic response to coin flipping, meditation with the Notes app, tapping into intuition, doing a values rank, and identifying feelings over outcomes. Plus, hear about Tracy’s handwriting skills, Corey’s decluttering tips, each of their personal mission statements, and where they both see themselves in two years. If you are looking for some actionable steps to find clarity and ultimately get unstuck, this is the episode for you! Show Notes: ...
2025-05-22
56 min
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S10. Episode 4: Reflecting on Stuckness with Nadine Corella
Join us as we talk with Nadine Corella, founder of the Facebook group, Lesbians of Arizona, and winner of the 2022 Dinah Shore DJ Contest. Nadine shares her story of working through the healing process after heartbreak – moving from a state of just trying to get up each day to engaging in self-reflection to helping others with their healing processes. Hear about the strategies she used to get unstuck from heartbreak, including using ChatGPT to deepen her understanding of herself. While Nadine shares what helped her get unstuck, it took a while for her to learn that the only person th...
2025-05-22
45 min
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S10. Episode 3: Contending with the “Shoulds”
This episode might be more aptly called “Don’t Should on Me!” . . . even if only to make Tracy laugh. Listen in as we explore the many “shoulds” that impact stuckness. Whether they are based on logic, ego preservation, fear disguised as intuition, regret, or the idea that things “could” be worse, shoulds come in all forms – internal chatter, societal expectations, others’ opinions, trauma, comparison, and even unfinished past life business. Tune in for some great insight mixed with scintillating stories, like Corey’s recurring nightmare of accidentally quitting her job or Tracy’s past life trauma that gets in the way of her writing...
2025-05-22
48 min
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S10. Episode 2: Why We Stay Stuck
Maybe it’s fear of failure or being dreamless, or fear of judgment or losing something . . . or perhaps it’s self-limiting beliefs or feeling overwhelmed by change. Regardless, we find ways to stay stuck. Some are real, and some are imagined. Some are external, and some are self-inflicted. Some hold us back from our dreams, and some keep us from leaving good situations only to become stuck in worse ones. Tracy discusses why, despite it being a dream of hers, going to med school at her age would make her stuck – a schedule she wouldn’t like, debt, and having t...
2025-05-22
57 min
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S10. Episode 1: Stuck or Stagnant?
Maybe this episode should be called, “Why Do I Keep Getting Dogs? The Things We Do to Stay Stuck.” In this episode, Corey and Tracy share their thoughts and ideas about how changing your circumstances and/or your mindset can help you get unstuck. Hear about Corey’s new strategies for grading and Tracy’s journey away from wanting to chew her arm off and run when she feels trapped. Both talk about the power of seeking clarity and the importance of manifesting the feelings you want as ways to productively transition out of stuckness. If you are feeling stuck or...
2025-05-22
53 min
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S9. Episode 10: The Divorce Experience with Twyla
Tune in for an amazing conversation with our good friend, Twyla, about her divorce experience – the good advice she got, the bad advice she didn’t take, and how she managed to get through the process, coming out the other side as a better person. She shares about her philosophy of being fair and just, not fighting over pots and pans, the value of therapy, and having divorce-free space. Twyla and Corey bond over the triggering nature of Christmas decorations, and she and Tracy connect around the idea of a pet custody agreement, perhaps because Tracy admits her longest relationship was...
2025-04-04
42 min
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S9. Episode 9: Life Transitions with Ellen Rothstein
Listen as Corey, Tracy, and transition life coach, Ellen Rothstein, talk all about handling life’s changes, particularly divorce. The conversation covers a lot of ground . . . from keeping your eye on the prize, self-care, and healthy comfort to finding connection and fostering familiar routines. Ellen shares about the role of intuition and her Identify-Prioritize-Implement (I-P-I) method for dealing with transition, while Corey talks about profound moments with deer and Tracy compares bed bugs to divorce. You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation about strategies to emotionally and tactically work through life’s transitions! Show Notes: The Poisonwood Bible-Pick up a c...
2025-04-04
55 min
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S9. Episode 8: The Marriage License Handbook with Judith Kaluzny
Tune in for our interview with Judith Kaluzny, retired lawyer and mediator turned writer, for an insightful conversation about the impact of divorce and how to avoid the calamities that can occur through the process – on both partners and children. She shares fascinating statistics about the growing nature of mediation, the lack of logic in having to pass quizzes for every type of license except a marriage license, and what people might not understand about marriage that can impact them later during a divorce. She and Tracy both emphasize the importance of a pre-marriage agreement and how the way you de...
2025-04-04
35 min
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S9. Episode 7: Conflict Negotiation
Tune in as Tracy shares her perspective on conflict negotiation from a legal lens and Corey shares hers from an emotional intelligence lens . . . all to say much of the same thing! Hear them discuss the importance of knowing your goals, being honest, letting go of your ego, showing your cards to the right people, searching for an optimal solution for all parties, and simply being kind. And, if you want to know how Corey ended up buying a used car she couldn’t drive or what Tracy’s view on oscillating fans is, you won’t want to miss this! Show N...
2025-04-04
57 min
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S9. Episode 6: Divorce with Children with Donna C. Moss
Ever heard of Baby Einstein, Inside Out, or Mom’s House, Dad’s House? Join us for a fascinating discussion about all of this and more with psychotherapist, Donna C. Moss, who specializes in working with kids and teens of divorce. We discuss the notion of the parentalized child, and Donna emphasizes the importance of buying a pair of shoes for each household, not nesting, maintaining consistency, and getting kids connected to therapy so as to not “lock up” their feelings and instead assert their agency. Both Corey and Tracy have a lot to share about their personal experiences, particularly Tracy’s...
2025-04-04
51 min
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S9. Episode 5: The Divorce Attorney with Billie Tarascio
Check out our discussion with Modern Law founder and family law attorney, Billie Tarascio, where we explore everything from finding the right lawyer to emotionally processing the divorce, and making it through survival mode to the helpful or hurtful role of well-intentioned third-parties. Tracy chimes in with how her fear of doing her taxes is a perfect analogy for the frozen state some find themselves in when anticipating divorce, whereas Corey shares how having the goal of parents sitting next to each other at the school play can help center the child in divorce decision-making. If you are contemplating divorce...
2025-04-04
52 min
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S9. Episode 4: Mindful Mediation with Jen Mitchell Love
Tune in for this amazing conversation with attorney, mediator, and intuition coach, Jen Mitchell Love, where we talk about moving into more holistic, healthy, and transformative ways to divorce. While Tracy finds kinship in Jen’s approach, Corey finds solace in her messages. Whatever you might be seeking, you will find guidance in Jen’s words on transforming soul contracts, lineage healing, gratitude, and how to divorce with love. And, for a bonus, learn more about the (platonic) soul contract between Corey and Tracy. Show Notes: The Reality of Truth-Tune in to this documentary about spirituality and psychedelic drugs. Please note...
2025-04-04
1h 02
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S9. Episode 3: Preparing for Divorce
It’s hard to prepare for divorce – the emotions, the logistics, the legalities. There is a lot to balance. Deciding between a DIY amicable split, a mediator, a lawyer . . . telling friends and family . . . getting your affairs in order . . . and getting emotional support can all be overwhelming. Listen in as Tracy shares her thoughts on balancing these competing roles, and Corey chimes in with how emotional it can be to divide assets that have meaning, like signing over the title to the car. They both agree that it’s important to separate the emotional and legal aspects of divorce, move quickly, strive...
2025-04-04
55 min
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S9. Episode 2: The Stages of Divorce with Oona Metz
Heartbreak, the Roller Coaster, Mending, Letting Go, and Moving On . . . these are the stages of divorce, according to psychotherapist, Oona Metz. Tune in for a conversation chalk full of great insight, like the power of prediction, letting go of the narrative, traumatic divorces, and how support groups can help people feel connected, validated, and accountable for their healing. Find out what Tracy means when she says, “Don’t fight the hypo,” or what Corey is talking about with the trigger of not trimming the tree. If you are looking for how to work through the stages of divorce and if a supp...
2025-04-04
52 min
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S9. Episode 1: Why Divorce?
Whether it’s too much conflict, lack of commitment, incompatibility, or betrayal, people divorce for many reasons. Tune in to hear Corey and Tracy talk about the most common causes for divorce and how those might show up in divorce. For instance, if you had communication issues in the marriage, you might have communication issues in the divorce process. But, you also don’t want to miss hearing why Tracy wants the freedom to have a party and what Corey’s thoughts are on a marriage affidavit and the compromising phase. Show Notes: Divorce.com-Why do people get divorced? Check out th...
2025-04-04
1h 04
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S8. Episode 10: Ideas for Thriving in Relationships
Learn about what dozens of people have to say about thriving in a relationship – what it means and how to foster it. Corey and Tracy explore themes like radical honesty and vulnerability, respectful receptance, being on the same team, patience, acknowledging/apologizing/validating, defining the unique norms of your relationship, clarifying expectations and boundaries, attuning to yourself, and using intentional strategies to foster intimacy. Tune in for examples and resources to help your relationship thrive! And, find out about Corey’s and Tracy’s friendship agreement on communication and wellness checks. You won’t want to miss this season finale! Show Not...
2024-12-20
54 min
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S8. Episode 9: Financial Date Nights with Melissa Murphy Pavone
Tune in for tips, strategies, and inspiration from Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Melissa Murphy Pavone. Whether your finances are blended, you keep separate accounts, or have a hybrid setup with your partner, talking about money is essential for ensuring financial fidelity. She suggests having these conversations, not just at the beginning of a relationship, but also consistently during what she calls, “financial date nights.” Each month, couples set a time to talk about topics around financial values, priorities, mindsets, and tactical decisions. She says that a person’s “money language” is liken to a love language and that mak...
2024-12-20
54 min
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S8. Episode 8: Money Management for a Thriving Relationship
Join Corey and Tracy as they ponder the intricacies of “money” in thriving relationships. They share about their own experiences, where Tracy’s visceral reaction to having a shared bank account with a partner and Corey’s exasperation of having to Venmo half the utilities each month without one serve as yet another reason the two of them are not in a relationship! What they do agree on is that money and trust are synonymous, building wealth at a young age is vital, how people handle their finances is usually a reflection of how they navigate life, financial independence during a relati...
2024-12-20
43 min
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S8. Episode 7: The First Four Words to Better Communication with Tucker Miller
What if you knew the secret to having a productive conversation, especially about a difficult topic? Tune in for wisdom from executive coach, owner/founder of Onward Leadership, speaker, and author of The First Four Words, Tucker Miller, to find out. Along the way, discover why Tracy is bothered by emails with multiple question marks, how Corey can see right through a fake apology, and what Tucker means by having a “good” goodbye. This episode is chock full of great tips on how you can diffuse a tricky situation and invite a discussion with someone using only four words. Listen to f...
2024-12-20
50 min
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S8. Episode 6: Centering Each Other with Dr. Kristen Donnelly
Sometimes, you come across that episode that just inspires you to be a better human. And, this one certainly does. Join us as we talk with Dr. Kristen Donnelly about centering people, treating others with kindness and respect, and engaging in radical, inclusive hospitality. Corey and Tracy can’t agree more with this philosophy as Tracy pipes in about why complimenting everyone at pickleball can have a profound impact, and Corey shares that how you treat restaurant servers says a lot about you. All in all, you will learn ideas for setting boundaries with kindness, ways you can create a su...
2024-12-20
58 min
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S8. Episode 5: How Much is Too Much Transparency?
Are there ever reasons to not disclose something to preserve the relationship, or are you a believer in “radical transparency?” Where do you draw the line between privacy and secrecy? Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about their thoughts on sharing every fleeting thought to non-disclosure to dishonesty in relationships. They discuss how defining transparency with your partner is key and how being transparent with yourself is also important in living your own truth. Hear about Corey’s hairdressing skills as a kid and the secret she harbored for years, along with Tracy’s teen behavior that she kept quiet from her...
2024-12-20
44 min
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S8. Episode 4: Spiritual Elevation in Relationships with Xandra Hawes
Join us for this amazing conversation with therapist and spiritual coach, Xandra Hawes. It’s easy to see why her friends refer to her as their galactic librarian as Xandra’s wisdom on the intersection of mental health and spiritual transformation is unprecedented. We chat with her about the importance of having a strong mental foundation in order to trust spiritual messaging, how partners with different spiritual evolutionary paces can support each other, the process for karmic healing, and the notion of “dropping density.” If you are looking for validation, explanation, or just inspiration about how you can spiritually thrive while in...
2024-12-20
1h 03
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S8. Episode 3: The Secret Energetics of Relationships with Astrologer, Bethany Nicole
What does thriving in a relationship mean? According to our resident astrologer, Bethany Nicole, it involves having ease, flow, and joy. How can you ensure a thriving relationship, though? The most important way is to set yourself up from the beginning by using the dating funnel, which can help in clarifying compatibility. Once that is established, it is critical to seek energetic alignment, which involves understanding if the blueprints we use to navigate life “vibe” together. In long-term relationships, the mutual vibe might be absent or have faded over the years. While we can all “force” a relationship using our free wil...
2024-12-20
1h 00
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S8. Episode 2: Cracking the Code on Relationships with Dagmar Kusiak
Do you want to learn the secret to building a lasting relationship? Don’t we all!!? Tune in as we explore attachment, communication, perfection, and boundaries with relationship coach, Dagmar Kusiak. She shares ways to unglue yourself from childhood dynamics in order to shift relationship expectations and how her journey to better understand her father helped her process her past relationship patterns. She also asserts that “If you want to change, do things differently.” And, that it's vital for both partners in a relationship to commit to learning and growing as “one of the best ways to learn about yourself is by be...
2024-12-20
1h 00
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S8. Episode 1: Thriving in Relationships
What’s the secret to thriving relationships? Corey and Tracy have no idea, but Alain de Botton does, and we spend time bantering about his highly-watched talk from The School of Life! Author and speaker on the topic of romanticism, Botton shares how we are taught to believe in perfection, finding the right one, intuitive love, communication without words, brutal honesty, and the notion that practical life should just come naturally . . . although he readily points out that poets and authors in the 18th and 19th centuries writing on romanticism didn’t seem to talk about whose turn it was to do l...
2024-12-20
1h 02
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S7. Episode 10: Communicating Across Differences and Difficulties
Tune in as Corey and Tracy talk about a variety of strategies to help couples communicate effectively across differences and difficulties. Hear their views on becoming too invested in other people’s choices, assessing somatic responses, identifying and challenging assumptions, empathy, and boundary setting. But, their discussion isn’t just about what one might do or say WHILE in discussion about an issue; it’s also about the conversation before the conversation – reiterating the relationship goals, laying out guidelines, and setting intentions. And, they agree that if each person is a willing partner whose primary goal is to have a healthy...
2024-07-22
1h 07
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S7. Episode 9: The Reality of Relationships with Jordan Whitley from Tampa Baes
Join in for an amazing behind-the-scenes conversation with Jordan Whitley from the Amazon Prime show, Tampa Baes. Jordan, along with several other women, starred in this reality series which follows a group of friends navigating the lesbian scene in Tampa/St. Petersburg. Listen as Jordan shares about balancing her long-distance relationship while filming, keeping her private life private, and what she learned about herself and how she shows up in relationships from her television experience. Corey and Jordan exchange thoughts on the familiarity effect, where fans feel like they know celebrities because they saw them on TV or heard them...
2024-07-22
55 min
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S7. Episode 8: Healing Together with Antonio and Miguel
Don’t get into a relationship until you are healed from the last! Everyone’s heard that advice, but Antonio and Miguel just didn’t take it. Not too long after they both left toxic relationships, they met . . . at a RuPaul-inspired drag show. And, it was clear that they wanted to be together. But, they were each still working on their own healing. Instead of pushing that process aside to start “fresh,” they decided to go through their processes openly while simultaneously starting a new relationship with each other. Join us as we talk with them about their “healing together” process as wel...
2024-07-22
1h 09
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S7. Episode 7: Opening the Relationship with Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey
Check out our amazing discussion with Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, clinical psychologist and accredited GSRD therapist, as we discuss a multitude of topics around open relationships. Lori Beth walks us through the differences between polyamory, consensual nonmonogamy, and “dating around.” Her insight provides a lot of guidance in what to do if one partner in a monogamous relationship wants to open it up – including how to communicate better, set agreements, and how to contend with jealousy. She explains how personal work around insecurities, trust, and communication, along with working with a trained therapist or coach, can be critical in forging a succ...
2024-07-22
48 min
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S7. Episode 6: Differences in Parental Support with Nic and Heidi
Check out our heartfelt and vulnerable conversation with couple, Nic and Heidi, as they share their coming out journeys and differences in parental support. Nic discusses how her once liberal-minded “hippie” parents took an ideological turn and how that impacted her coming out and relationship with them, while Heidi talks about having an opposite experience with her conservative Christian parents who have embraced her and even Nic. What is it like for them to navigate their relationship while both experiencing vast differences in acceptance and support from their parents? Tune in to learn more about how their communication, honesty, and vuln...
2024-07-22
1h 01
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S7. Episode 5: Handling Partner Illness with Dr. Jackie Black
How does illness impact relationships? Tune in for this insightful episode with Dr. Jackie Black, marriage educator and board-certified coach for couples, who talks us through the feelings, dynamics, and actions couples often take after finding out one partner is sick. She shares about the value of open-hearted vulnerable communication, showing up as our authentic selves, making sure the care partner tends to their needs, dealing with the grief of the loss of what the relationship was, and balancing hope and resignation. Corey shares about coping with her mom’s death, while Tracy talks about what it’s like to be t...
2024-07-22
1h 03
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S7. Episode 4: The Age Gap, Long Distance Love Story of the Late to Lez and the Gold Star with Charity and Holly
Listen as we chat with Charity, a late to lez, 49 year-old, looking for someone to fuel her desire to feel “alive,” and Holly, a 35 year-old Gold Star lesbian, who came out at 17, residing five and a half hours away. Tune in as they discuss setting relationship goals, challenging naysayers (although, they have had a lot of support from loved ones), communicating through a variety of methods, and offering “pre-emptive” wedding vows that offer reassurance. Don’t miss Corey’s take on the importance of having seen the movie, St. Elmo’s Fire, and Tracy’s experience with “beards” in college. All in all, this is...
2024-07-22
1h 04
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S7. Episode 3: Later in Life Lesbians with Coach Jaime Messina
Listen as we chat with mindset and empowerment coach and founder of Club Lilles, Jaime Messina, as she talks about experiences, perspectives, and issues related to later in life lesbians. Jaime shares about her Facebook group of more than 8000 aimed to bring together “high vibe” people in the Sapphic community. She discusses why some women come out later in life, the risks and rewards of doing so, and the long-term impact of “compulsory heterosexuality.” Listen as Tracy shares about her past fear of lesbians at basketball games and Corey’s fifth grade roller-skating boyfriend, both precursors to their coming out. And, while...
2024-07-22
45 min
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S7. Episode 2: Political Differences in Relationships with Shannon Watson
Tune in for a lively conversation all about politics with Shannon Watson, the Executive Director of Majority in the Middle. Our discussion ranges from media bias to psychological safety and Ashley Madison to cancel culture. Listen as Shannon offers her own thoughts and personal experience around managing relationships across political differences as well as ideas for how to meet in the middle, passively disagree, and find commonalities. Tracy adds in her thoughts on micro and macro aggressions and Corey talks about navigating social media when your “friends” post memes and content that is counter to your beliefs. In the end, Shan...
2024-07-22
1h 03
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S7. Episode 1: Differing Expectations
What happens if you find yourself in a relationship where your expectations are different from your partner’s? Tune in for a lively discussion about what being committed to a relationship versus a person means, the notion of transference (and what that has to do with the old and new Becky on Roseanne), and the dangers of silent expectations . . . along with Corey’s grocery shopping habits and Tracy’s dislike of situationships. Whether you want to learn about how compromise and the third solution differ, the importance of relationship goals, or how to use a reassurance statement, this episode is one yo...
2024-07-22
59 min
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S6. Episode 10: Can our Relationship be Saved? with Claire Afua Jorgensen
Tune in for an amazing conversation with Claire Afua Jorgensen, marriage and relationship coach, as she shares the key to saving your relationship during troubled times. She says, “A relationship is only as healthy as the two people in it” and believes that both partners have to be willing to do the work. Listen as she shares ideas for where to start. Rest assured, Tracy pipes in with her experience trying to save a past relationship, and Corey questions whether you can fall back in love with someone after having fallen out of it. This is an episode you won’t want...
2024-03-13
57 min
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S6. Episode 9: Keeping the Spark Alive
How can you keep the spark alive in your relationship? Well, it takes more than just flowers and chocolate. Tune in as Corey and Tracy discuss spark killers, time blocking, question cards, and tough or fluff. And, hear their thoughts on vulnerability, wellness checks, gratitude, surprises, and intimacy. While there are many ways to keep that spark, Tracy is more of a love poem, talk about everything in the relationship, kind of partner, whereas Corey enjoys making new memories and having adventures in her relationships. One thing they both agree on is the 555 approach: 5 thoughtful questions, 5 gratitude statements, and 5 touches...
2024-03-13
57 min
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S6. Episode 8: Forgiving Others with Katharine Giovanni
Listen as we chat with bestselling and award-winning author, Katharine Giovanni, as she talks about her book, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness. Katharine shares valuable tools for forgiving people, places, and things…along with the energy surrounding them. Discover how to use her ranking exercise of the painful memories you want to forgive, mantras for helping you move forward, and ideas for gratitude and visioning to release negative anger tied to these experiences. Learn more about what she means by, “you don’t have to forgive the unforgiveable.” And, hear from Corey about wanting to spreadsheet her way into forgiveness while Tr...
2024-03-13
55 min
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S6. Episode 7: Self-Forgiveness with Barbara J. Hunt
Join us as we hear from forgiveness specialist, Barbara J. Hunt, on the importance of self-forgiveness in relationships, the connection between grief and forgiveness, and how people often get something out of holding onto their own resentment. Tracy talks about how she lets herself off the hook quickly after making a mistake, while Corey shares about taking far too long. Listen as Barbara shares strategies to get to the heart of what needs forgiving and move on in a healthy way. Show Notes: To Be Magnetic-Learn about the manifestation challenge of To Be Magnetic. Find out more about The Work...
2024-03-13
54 min
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S6. Episode 6: The Root of Conflict with Dr. Satira Streeter Corbitt
Tune in for an amazing conversation with clinical psychologist and certified relationship therapist, Dr. Satira Streeter Corbitt, about addressing the root causes of conflict in relationships. She discusses how we, as adults, engage in conflict in ways that were modeled for us as children. Corey shares about how her parents’ relationship, and ultimate divorce, modeled some unhealthy patterns she didn’t want to repeat. Tracy pipes in about the challenges many in marginalized communities face in seeking out and getting therapy, with messages she heard as a child about keeping “our business in our family.” This is a fascinating episode, great fo...
2024-03-13
50 min
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S6. Episode 5: Supporting Your Partner Through Challenges
Wondering how to best support your partner through challenging times? Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss how minimizing, comparing, judging, fixing, and silver lining can create a negative impact on the relationship, despite one’s helpful intention. Instead, consider asking about your partner’s needs, validating, encouraging, supporting, listening, and affirming as they can go a long way in showing love. Hear Tracy discuss her journey through perimenopause and Corey talk about the support she received after the heartbreaking loss of her mom. Whether dealing with the death of a loved one, a toxic job, health issues, or caretaking for othe...
2024-03-13
58 min
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S6. Episode 4: Intimacy with Julie Hall
Tune in for an insightful discussion about intimacy with licensed marriage and family therapist, Julie Hall, as she shares about the three Cs to developing intimacy – Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage. She describes what threat response behaviors, negative interaction cycles, and competing attachments are and how they can get in the way of intimacy in a partnership. Corey brings up watering the garden from season one, talking about what can happen when you shift intimacy away from your partner, and Tracy jumps in with her own revelations about how having been the “pursuer” impacted intimacy with her partners. If you are lookin...
2024-03-13
48 min
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S6. Episode 3: Blending Families with Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett
Tune in to hear Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett’s personal story about blending families and parenting “bonus children.” Learn about how she embraces the practice of constant communication and parenting as a team. She also offers recommendations about dealing with each other’s exes and on what to do if you are the one coming into the relationship without your own children. Tracy pipes in with her stories of “I’ll be fine. I was a babysitter approach” to parenting, and Corey shares her thoughts on being the partner with the child. Show Notes: Love is Blind-Learn more about this dating reality show. ...
2024-03-13
54 min
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S6. Episode 2: Marriage: Is It For Me?
Join us for a lively discussion on the 20 questions to ask yourself before getting married. For example: Would for better or worse make me better or worse? What am I doing to hold us back? Is this relationship balanced? What is my gut telling me? Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about their opinions on each of the questions, why they are important, and what questions might be missing from the list. As usual, both of them have vastly different opinions. But, one thing they agree on is that these questions should be asked far earlier in a relationship than...
2024-03-13
1h 05
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S6. Episode 1: Moving In
Listen to our first “live studio audience” recording at the Tucson Hop Shop! Corey and Tracy banter about all things moving in – U-hauling, cohabitation agreements, as well as open drawers, ugly pictures, and other pet peeves. As usual, they are at opposite ends as Tracy says to speak up about all the little things, whereas Corey says to choose your battles. Hear Tracy share about how moving in together is the best way to get to know someone and Corey discuss the perils of the bag, which stays packed by the front door to move back and forth between houses before...
2024-03-13
49 min
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S5. Episode 10: Falling in Love . . . with Corey and Tracy
Tune in to hear the backstories from Corey and Tracy about what each of their first “falling in love” experiences felt like. Corey shares her “in the closet” Notebook-like first love that came crashing and burning down, whereas Tracy talks about her college love triangle that led her to someone else. Show Notes: Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting past heartbreak. The Notebook-Watch this love story about two people from opposite social circumstances spend their lifetimes trying to reconnect. The L Word-Check out this seminal lesbian drama series that was the hallmark of coming out, dating, and love i...
2023-11-18
50 min
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S5. Episode 9: Conflict Early On with Dr. Heather Browne
Join us as we talk with relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne, as she shares wisdom and strategies for enhancing communication and dealing with conflict at the beginning stages of a relationship. But, this episode is like any other – Corey and Tracy see the world quite differently, with Tracy believing that conflict at the beginning can alleviate conflict down the road and Corey believing that sometimes too much conflict early on is a sign to part ways. Which is it? Dr. Heather Browne helps us figure it all out. Show Notes: Attachment Styles-Learn more about attachment styles – how they are formed and...
2023-11-18
49 min
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S5. Episode 8: Soulmates, Karmic Partners, and Twin Flames with Carol McGlinchey
Join us as we talk with certified regression therapist, spiritual intuitive, and psychic medium, Carol McGlinchey, about the influence of past lives in falling in love. Carol was trained and certified by Dr. Brian Weiss and James Van Praagh, pioneers in past life regression. Her insights on falling in love with yourself, the societal fallacy of the one “soulmate,” and how soul circles, karmic contracts, and free will provides a lens in which to embrace relationships. Hear as Corey learns that karmic debt doesn’t need to be settled by both partners at the same time – one can have resolve whereas...
2023-11-18
54 min
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S5. Episode 7: Bringing the Past to the Present with Laura Giles
Join us as we talk with shadow worker and coach, Laura Giles, who shares insight on understanding how past trauma, particularly from one’s childhood, can emerge in a new romantic relationship. Through our conversation, Tracy’s oft-said comment, “when it’s hysterical, it’s historical” and quest for every first date to take place at a therapy session comes to life as Laura talks about the power of therapy, DBT, and meditation in mitigating the effects of past trauma in a new partnership. Corey readily admits, though, that any meditation beyond one minute is simply too long to “do nothing” as La...
2023-11-18
44 min
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S5. Episode 6: Types, Styles, and Preferences: Tools for Learning About Yourself and Your Partner
Ever wondered why when traveling with your partner, you want to chill out but your partner wants to follow a detailed itinerary? Or, that you want start assembling IKEA furniture right away while your partner would rather do an inventory of every piece? Each of us has preferences and styles that help us navigate the world. Sometimes, they match with those of our partners, and sometimes they don’t. Listen as Corey and Tracy explore personality assessments as well as love languages to learn more about how we show up in relationships, what we come to expect from others, and wo...
2023-11-18
50 min
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S5. Episode 5: The Influence of Friends and Family
What if your friends or family members don’t like your new love? Are they good barometers for identifying red flags or just naysayers who don’t understand how awesome your new partner is? Or, what if they love your new boo…more than you do? Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss these and other deep questions about the power of others in influencing relationship decisions. Tracy shares how her polarizing approach to life allows her to manage others’ opinions about her relationships, and Corey discusses how her harmonizing approach can sometimes trigger unnecessary overthinking. As usual, both have very differen...
2023-11-18
54 min
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S5. Episode 4: Maintaining Independence with Lindsay Andrews
Tune in for an insightful conversation with codependency expert and educator, Lindsay Andrews. We chat all things codependency – from how to recognize it, how to break the cycle, and how to set boundaries moving forward. Hear as we all pipe in, particularly Lindsay, about the myth of the “you complete me” and “you’re my other half” sayings, especially in light of codependency. Tracy questions whether her investment in relationships is actually overinvestment, while Corey asks Lindsay if, in an effort to avoid codependency, couples can be too independent. And, back by popular demand, a conversation about the “ugly baby doll,” sparked...
2023-11-18
47 min
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S5. Episode 3: The Honeymoon Phase with Brittany Steckel
What is the honeymoon phase exactly? We meet that new person, fall head over heels, and float in bliss…for a few months, perhaps. Then, real life sets in. Join us as we talk with individual and couples’ counselor, Brittany Steckel, about what happens to our bodies and minds at the beginning of a relationship, how attachment styles might impact how we transition into the post-honeymoon phase, and the role of novelty in keeping the spark. Tracy shares how she values a growth mindset in a partner where deep conversations, even on day one, can help them learn about themselves and...
2023-11-18
49 min
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S5. Episode 2: The Flow and Pace of a New Relationship
Exclusivity, situationships, playing the field…Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss the many factors that go into figuring out the flow and pace of a new relationship. While both aspire to channel Dr. Frankie’s advice to explore options and take it slow before committing, Corey and Tracy share their visceral reaction to any dating or relationship activity that does not involve settling down right out of the gate. Tracy sums it up for the two of them: Move quickly from the apps, “take it live,” and establish an exclusive relationship right away. However, there are many ways to go about de...
2023-11-18
49 min
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S5. Episode 1: Falling in Love
How do YOU fall in love? Is it an up-all-night, fairy tale, magical whirlwind where you hurl yourself into the mad rush of euphoria, like Tracy does? Or is it more measured and slow burning, bucking all the Hollywood expectations of the happily ever after, like Corey goes about it? Tune in as Corey and Tracy talk about their experiences falling in love (not with each other!), societal expectations on what falling in love should look like, and whether “Pow, Boom, Bang” is real. Show Notes: Sex and the City-Check out the show to see Tracy’s references to different relati...
2023-11-17
53 min
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S5. Episode 10. Falling In Love
How do YOU fall in love? Is it an up-all-night, fairy tale, magical whirlwind where you hurl yourself into the mad rush of euphoria, like Tracy does? Or is it more measured and slow burning, bucking all the Hollywood expectations of the happily ever after, like Corey goes about it? Tune in as Corey and Tracy talk about their experiences falling in love (not with each other!), societal expectations on what falling in love should look like, and whether “Pow, Boom, Bang” is real. Show Notes: Sex and the City-Check out the show to see Tracy’s refe...
2023-11-17
53 min
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S4. Episode 10: The Ultimatum Journey with Xander Boger
“The Ultimatum: Queer Love” had the LGBTQ community on the edge of their seats for ten episodes, waiting to see if any of the five couples ended up getting married, splitting up, or even re-partnering with someone else on the show. Join us as we have a heartfelt conversation with Xander Boger, who had a profound reflective journey during and after “The Ultimatum.” We talk about heartbreak, journaling, self-love, spirituality, and finding confidence. And, as always, Corey and Tracy have their own stories to share about everything from Corey’s love crystals to Tracy’s “nobody puts Baby in a corner” phase...
2023-07-18
49 min
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S4. Episode 9: Finding Connection with Dating Coach, Martha Bodyfelt
Tune in as we chat with Martha Bodyfelt about dating in mid-life. Our lively conversation flows from how to meet people in real life through activities that bring you joy and the power of loose connections to the downsides of video-game-like dating apps. Rest assured, Tracy pipes in with her own experiences with online dating and making connections, and Corey shares about her deep dive into the dating apps only to meet someone in real life when she least expected. Hear as Martha also shares about her Dating DNA-clarity, confidence, and connection…along with the worst dating advice she has ev...
2023-07-18
53 min
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S4. Episode 8: Speed Dating and Matchmaking with Matchmaker, Dr. Frankie Bashan
While shows like Indian Matchmaking and The Millionaire Matchmaker have brought attention to facilitated dating, Dr. Frankie Bashan, lesbian and bisexual matchmaker, offers behind-the-scenes details on how both matchmaking and speed dating work. Tune in as she talks about how she entered into the world of matchmaking and how her background as a psychologist helps clients “stay optimistic” through the dating process. No episode would be complete without Corey and Tracy sharing their own experiences, like how speed dating made Corey a better dater by giving her a place to practice flirty comments and how it connected Tracy with even more...
2023-07-18
59 min
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S4. Episode 7: Unique Dating Situations
Have you ever dated across a large age gap? Long distance? Someone with kids? How about a person with different political or religious views? Or maybe someone freshly broken up? Dating is hard enough without all of the extra layers of possible complexity. But, these factors only help us figure out what we really want in a partner, including what are dealbreakers and what aren’t. Listen as Corey shares how she really feels about olives and how she doesn’t buy into messaging that she can be judgy because she knows what she wants and Tracy talks about what we w...
2023-07-18
59 min
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S4. Episode 6: Dating Across Zodiac Signs with Astrologer, Bethany Nicole
“What’s your sign?” is not just a pick-up line from a silly rom-com. Instead, understanding astrology can be foundational for dating. Tune in as we chat with astrologer and relationship expert, Bethany Nicole, as she drops some amazing wisdom about our signs, planets, and houses and how each can affect the way we show up in dating. Listen as Bethany discusses the importance of enhancing self-knowledge and being able to calibrate our shadow sides for more effective relationships as well as how past lives and intuition intersect with astrology. And, for fun, hear how both Corey and Tracy have naviga...
2023-07-18
58 min
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S4. Episode 5: The First Date
Nervous about asking someone out, getting ready for that first date, striking up the initial conversation, or even figuring out how to say goodbye at the end of the date while keeping the momentum going for the next one (or gently letting the person down if you don’t want another date)? Well, Corey and Tracy aren’t likely going to answer these questions or put your mind at ease. But, they will share how their approaches to first dates are significantly different and have both worked! Corey likes a nice hug on a first date…Tracy is open to more...
2023-07-18
49 min
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S4. Episode 4: Organic Dating
Organic dating isn’t connecting with a possible love interest over a kale smoothie; instead, it involves meeting prospects OFF the dating apps. In a world in which the apps are the go-to for many, it’s easy to forget about all the amazing places and great ways to meet people IRL. Listen in as Corey and Tracy talk about how friends of friends and solo travel open doors to dating, and the reality of the friends-to-lovers trope along with the pros and cons of dating a coworker. Tune in as Corey shares about bookstore loitering and Meetup events, Tracy disc...
2023-07-18
50 min
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S4. Episode 3: Online Dating
Online dating…some love it; some don’t. But, it can be a great way to meet amazing people and potential partners, if you approach it authentically and with realistic expectations. Listen as Corey and Tracy banter about profiles riddled with typos, bathroom selfies, ghosting, and having to sift through what are obviously rants about exes embedded into profile content. Tune in as Corey shares about the downsides of having your settings on “radius infinity” and conjuring about possible connections thousands of miles away but then creating impossible relationships if neither person wants to move. Hear Tracy talk about “less is more” a...
2023-07-18
56 min
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S4. Episode 1: Getting Back Out There
You want to start dating. But, how do you know you’re ready? Tune in as Corey and Tracy talk about doing self-work, setting intentions, and trusting your gut to prepare yourself for getting back out there. Listen to Corey share her experience “practice dating,” and Tracy talk about her less-structured, go-with-the-flow approach. If you are considering dating or are already out there in the dating world, check out this episode! Show Notes: Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting past heartbreak. Break Up Bestie-Listen as Kendra Allen shares her insight about getting through a breakup. Law of Attra...
2023-07-18
48 min
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S3. Episode 10: Moving on with Vera Minot
Tune in for a conversation with special guest, Vera Minot, entrepreneur, activist, and President of the Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce, as she shares how she has healed from heartbreak. Hear her talk about the lessons she’s learned and her thoughts on the band-aid pull breakup approach, journaling, and letting time work in her favor. Vera is a perfect example of how we all have had our share of “messy” love lives but can overcome the heartbreak and emerge as wiser and better people. Show Notes: Vera Minot Instagram: Tucson LGBT, Southwest Solutions, or Charlie the Pride Wagon Facebook: https...
2023-02-14
40 min
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S3. Episode 9: Clarifying Needs and Expectations
Although healing from a breakup is often filled with managing emotions and meaning-making, it is also a great time to think about needs and expectations moving forward. Listen as Corey and Tracy share insight into their “must-haves,” those things they had in past relationships and want again in the future, the “never doing that agains,” things they want in the future that are different than what they had in the past, and “no-gos,” which are the absolute non-negotiables. Listen as they discuss all three, along with the ways they came to develop clarity around them during the healing process. Show Notes: A...
2023-02-14
52 min
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S3. Episode 8: Minding the Chatter with Lise Cartright
Tune in for an amazing discussion about quelling negative mental chatter with coach and author of Mind the Chatter, Lise Cartright. Lise discusses how she engages with Neville, the name she gave to her chatter, and how she managed her chatter during heartbreak and healing. As a manifester and someone who sees the world as the “glass spilling over,” she shares how human design and gut instinct can work together to help align actions and ultimately, reduce chatter. Show Notes: Hustle and Groove-Check out Lise’s website with resources on chatter, along with information about her coaching and other books on wri...
2023-02-14
33 min
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S3. Episode 7: Making Space for Others’ Joy
Managing heartbreak is hard enough, but what do you do when everyone around you seems happy and you want to rip up their love poems? Listen as Tracy shares how she would never go to couples’ game night alone, and hear what Corey has to say about the over-exaggeration of social media and the transformative green bean experience. In the end, they both agree that when we are sad, we need to make room for others’ happiness; but, when we are happy, we also need to make room for others’ sadness. Show Notes: None
2023-02-14
40 min
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S3. Episode 6: Intuitive Healing
With so many ways to go about healing from heartache – like making new friends, taking up a hobby, talking with a therapist, and prioritizing goals, it’s easy to focus on the more traditional or conventional aspects of healing. But, what about intuitive, metaphysical ways? Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss their take on Reiki, Tarot cards, intuitive coaching, psychics, numerology, past life regression, and horoscopes as contributors to healing. Find out what the burning tower Tarot card meant for Corey or why Tracy found solace in talking to a tree. Show Notes: Intuition Coaching-Learn more about the intuition coaching from...
2023-02-14
1h 01
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S3. Episode 4: Reclaiming and Recreating Identity
After a breakup, it’s not unusual to get that new haircut, start an exercise plan, or get a new job. Listen as Corey and Tracy share their post-breakup healing experiences and ways they reclaimed and recreated their identities, whether that was Tracy becoming a better dresser and competitive pickleballer or Corey becoming the lesbian docent of Tucson and an avid tank top-wearer. Also, tune in for an interview with our special guest, Monica, who shares her story about how changing her name after her divorce to one that better reflects her cultural identity offered the ultimate healing for her. Sh...
2023-02-14
43 min
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S3. Episode 3: Self-Love
Self-acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, affirmations, boundary setting, wellbeing, and exploring new endeavors…all essential for self-love. Listen as Tracy shares how loving herself means not running away from acting class and reading 20 affirmations a day, while Corey talks about her non-negotiable daily walks and liking others’ social media posts, except apparently Tracy’s Facebook posts. Hear how they approach self-love differently, yet have both found ways to accept, value, and love themselves. Show Notes: I Am app-Subscribe to “daily self-care reminders.” 52 Hike Challenge-Sign up to do one hike or walk every week for 52 weeks. Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast abou...
2023-02-14
49 min
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S3. Episode 2: The Healing Plan
Healing after a breakup can feel overwhelming. But, what if you had a healing plan that could help you move through the process quicker and more effectively? Tracy isn’t quite sure a formal plan would work for her, but Corey swears by her 44-point healing plan. Listen as they talk about their healing experiences being scattershot, as Tracy says, or prescribed, as Corey says, and how both of their processes, while different from each other, were incredibly intentional and transformative. Show Notes: Meetup.com-Check out this online platform that helps you “Meet new people who share your interests through onli...
2023-02-14
41 min
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S3. Episode 1: What Kind of Healing?
Sadness, anger, hurt, confusion, relief, and fear. These are just some of the emotions many people feel after a breakup. Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about which emotions often come from feeling grief due to the loss of the relationship and which ones come from the trauma of the breakup or even relationship itself. They share how the healing processes for grief and trauma can be different from one another, offering resources and ideas to help with both. Show Notes: Scribd-Check out this app where you can listen to audiobooks and podcast on just about any subject. Corey and...
2023-02-14
48 min
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S2. Episode 10: Breakup Dos and Don’ts
Dealing with breakups can be challenging. But, our listeners have chimed in with their tried and true “Dos” and “Don’ts” during a breakup. As always, hear Corey and Tracy comment on each of these pieces of wisdom, and in turn, learn more about Tracy’s creepy baby doll or Corey’s view on what it means to be a good or bad “picker.” Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. Inside Out-Check out the movie, Inside Out, about handling various emotions.
2022-11-08
59 min
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S2. Episode 9: Getting Over Your Ex with Coach Dorothy
Tune in for a conversation with Dorothy AB Johnson as she shares her insights on getting over your ex. Dorothy is a breakup coach and podcast host, who offers the “Get Over Your Ex in 3 Months or Less” program. Listen as Corey and Tracy engage in a lively discussion with Coach Dorothy. Show Notes: Coach Dorothy-Learn more about her podcast, resources, and programs for getting over your ex. Web: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/
2022-11-08
38 min
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S2. Episode 8: Closure
After a breakup, many of us just want information (Why did this happen? How did we get to this point?), validation (Is it me?), or just a chance to be heard (Let me share my thoughts) to get closure. But, closure is not just for the one who was broken up with; it is also important for the breaker-upper, who may also be left with unanswered questions and unfinished business after making the decision to end the relationship. Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about different ways they have sought out and finally gotten closure on past relationships. Whether that...
2022-11-08
35 min
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S2. Episode 7: Letting Go
Have you ever gotten out of a relationship and just wanted to “let go” or “move on?” Are there things we can do to initiate or even accelerate this process? Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss what worked and didn’t work for them to “let go,” physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether that is getting rid of an ex’s coffee stash or finding ways to forgive, hear them share about their processes for moving on. Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. Attachment Styles-Learn more about attachment styles – how they are formed and how the...
2022-11-08
39 min
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S2. Episode 6: Breakup Truisms
Have you ever been told after a breakup, “Time heals all wounds?” “There are other fish in the sea?” “You are better off?” Breakup truisms are pieces of advice that we are often told after a breakup by others who are well-intentioned in doing so. But, do these pieces of supposed sagely wisdom have any merit? Listen as Tracy gives her thoughts on why time doesn’t heal wounds and Corey shares her perspectives on focusing on the silver lining. Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. They Say That ‘Time Assuages-Read the poem by Emil...
2022-11-08
35 min
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S2. Episode 5: Attachment Styles with Jessica DaSilva
Listen in as we talk with Jessica DaSilva, a licensed marriage and family therapist and attachment coach in helping adults end their unhealthy dating patterns and create stronger, secure relationships using the Attachment Theory framework. Our conversation explores how understanding the role of attachment styles in relationships, and particularly, in breakups can be insightful. Jessica hosts a podcast on attachment styles and offers coaching and the “My secure self academy.” Tune in as Corey and Tracy chat with Jessica about all things attachment and how you can become more securely attached. Show Notes: Jessica DaSilva-Learn more about Jessica DaSilva’s coachi...
2022-11-08
33 min
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S2. Episode 4: The First Six Weeks
The first six weeks after a breakup can be tough. Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss what they have tried during those first six weeks after various breakups as they tried to survive and thrive after heartbreak. Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. Love Your Life + Law of Attraction Podcast-Check out a podcast by Jennifer 365 to learn more about Law of Attraction and ideas to infuse it into your life. Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting past heartbreak. Attachment Styles-Learn more about attachment styles – how they are form...
2022-11-08
44 min
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S2. Episode 3: No Contact
Tune in to learn more about the “No contact” rule after a breakup. Whether you need space, time, or just a chance to re-engage with yourself, having at least 30 days of no contact with your ex can be vital. Listen as Corey and Tracy share their takes on the “No contact” rule…with Tracy admitting she would rather process things out right away, and Corey believing “going cold turkey” can be the saving grace to self-healing. Show Notes: Break Up Bestie-Listen as Kendra Allen shares her insight about getting through a breakup. Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting pa...
2022-11-08
33 min
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S2. Episode 2: Breaking Up
Episode 2: Breaking Up Whether you are the breaker-upper or the broken-up-with, splitting up from our significant other can be disorienting, difficult, and heartbreaking. Even relationships we know must come to an end can still leave us in a state of grief and confusion. Should you have a breakup contract? How much do you involve your ex in processing the breakup? How can you approach a breakup in a productive and healthy way, even when it may feel awful? Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about their thoughts on what to do during a breakup and their strengths and missteps in...
2022-11-08
37 min
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S2. Episode 1: Heartbreak and Heartache
Listen as Corey and Tracy “get real” about their own experiences with heartbreak and heartache. Hear the one thing they do agree on about heartbreak and the other things they don’t as Tracy’s “hopeless romantic” and Corey’s “practical partner” engage in lively discussion.
2022-11-08
15 min
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S2. Reflections on Season 1
As Corey and Tracy extrovertedly chatted through season one, some of what came up from their discussions even surprised them. Listen as they share what they learned from season one and how they are applying their own insight, as well as learn what season two has to offer. Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. Attachment Styles-Learn more about attachment styles – how they are formed and how they might impact your relationships.
2022-11-08
28 min
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S1. Episode 10: Living the 8 Lessons with Joan and Katie
In the final episode of season 1, listen to Joan and Katie, who have been together for 25 years, share how they live the 8 lessons. And, this episode wouldn’t be complete without commentary from Corey and Tracy about the biggest lessons they have learned from this season’s content. Show Notes: None
2022-07-11
1h 05
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S1. Episode 9: Giving and Taking Space
Do you really give the benefit of the doubt to others, especially the people you are in relationships with? Or, are you quick to assume bad intentions and react in ways that aren’t as loving and kind? Listen as Corey and Tracy share their thoughts and experiences about how they have learned to give others the benefit of the doubt and what has held them back in their previous relationships. Show Notes: Attachment Styles-Learn more about attachment styles – how they are formed and how they might impact your relationships. Attachment Style Quiz-Take this quiz to learn more about your atta...
2022-07-11
38 min
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S1. Episode 8: The Benefit of the Doubt
Do you really give the benefit of the doubt to others, especially the people you are in relationships with? Or, are you quick to assume bad intentions and react in ways that aren’t as loving and kind? Listen as Corey and Tracy share their thoughts and experiences about how they have learned to give others the benefit of the doubt and what has held them back in their previous relationships. Show Notes: Ladder of Inference-Learn about why people “jump to conclusions” without the facts and data and how to slow that process down to come to more accurate conclusions.
2022-07-11
46 min
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S1. Episode 7: “Fixing” Others and Others “Fixing” Us
Have you ever tried to change or fix someone…all to help them be better versions of themselves? Hear Corey and Tracy talk about their experiences, struggles, and lessons in trying to change or fix others. By looking at behaviors, rather than characteristics, we can be supportive and helpful, yet provide autonomy and agency so others can be who they want to be. Show Notes: Gallup StrengthsFinder-Find out more about Gallup Strengths and uncover your top five talent themes. 6 Reasons Why People Don’t Change-Read about the external and internal obstacles people face when trying to change.
2022-07-11
41 min
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S1. Episode 6: When to Stay and When to Leave
Weighing whether to stay or leave a relationship can be difficult and anxiety filled. Listen as Corey and Tracy share their stories of defining red lines, orange lines, and dealing with chatter and societal norms around ending relationships. Hear about their different opinions on “one and done” breakups versus reconciliation approaches when deciding whether to stay or go. Show Notes: Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting past heartbreak. 8 Dates-Learn about 8 critical conversations to have with your partner.
2022-07-11
42 min
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S1. Episode 5: The Value of Therapy and Personal Growth Work
How much intention are you putting into understanding yourself – what makes you tick, what triggers you, how you communicate, and what your dreams are? Listen as Corey and Tracy talk about the value of self-understanding both for individual development and for successful relationships. Learn about both formal and informal therapeutic interventions and personal growth strategies that have helped them discover more about themselves. Show Notes: Break Up Bestie-Listen as Kendra Allen shares her insight about getting through a breakup. Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting past heartbreak. Toxic Parents-Learn about the impact of childhood experiences on one’...
2022-07-11
47 min
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S1. Episode 4: Law of Attraction and Manifesting the Relationships You Want
What and who are you attracting? Positive experiences and people or negative ones? Tune in to hear Corey and Tracy talk about the Law of Attraction and bringing positive energy to your life and relationships. Learn how they have taken to manifesting to clarify the kind of love they want in their lives. Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. Love Your Life + Law of Attraction Podcast-Check out a podcast by Jennifer 365 to learn more about Law of Attraction and ideas to infuse it into your life. The Choice-Learn more about Edith...
2022-07-11
49 min
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Communication
How do you communicate with others? What are your needs when it comes to communicating? Tune in to hear Corey and Tracy talk about knowing your own communication style, the styles of others, and maximizing communication interactions. Hear as they talk about their experiences with Love Languages and using Appreciative Inquiry to assume the best in others. Show Notes: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator-Take this self-assessment to learn more about your personality type. Enneagram-Learn more about the Enneagram and take this self-assessment to find out more about your Enneagram number. Gallup StrengthsFinder-Find out more about Gallup Strengths and uncover your top five...
2022-06-17
48 min
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Watering the Garden
What type of investment do you put into a relationship? Do you water the garden enough to keep your relationship flourishing? What about over-watering? Is there such a thing? Tune in to hear Corey and Tracy talk about their experiences with watering the garden and ideas for moving forward in creating a healthy balance. Show Notes: Love Languages-Learn about the 5 love languages from Gary Chapman.
2022-06-16
42 min
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Let's Rock That Relationship
Tune in to learn more about co-hosts, Corey and Tracy, and their views on relationships. Find out more about key learning over the years that is helping to guide them forward in their current relationships. Show Notes: Law of Attraction-Learn more about attracting the energy, experiences, and feelings you want. Strengths-Based Leadership-Learn more about how to operate from a strengths-based, rather than deficits-based, perspective. Toxic Parents-Learn about the impact of childhood experiences on one's adulthood.
2022-06-16
34 min