Shows
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastSharing is Caring"Karla and Richard respond to an inquiry from a recent retreat they held in CA. One partner is willing to share, while the other is hesitant. The question is: why, and what can I do about it? The Obies explore some of the blockers and consider what type of invitations may be helpful. It takes two, baby!"2024-03-0231 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastCarrying Grief During the Holiday'sThe Obies discuss the challenging and surprising effect of grief in our lives. Grief appears in explicit and implicit ways during the holidays. You are invited to seek help and create rituals to honor those you love and miss, while honoring what you may need to get you through and create new memories. Karla shares some thoughts on being curious as to what grief may want to say to us in the present moment. Can grief be a wise companion?... perhaps.
Megan Devine's Grief Journal: How to Carry What Can't be Fixed
2023-11-3038 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastBe Grateful Like a Pro!In this episode, Karla and Richard chat about crucial elements that will make your expressions of gratitude stand out and resonate with authenticity. The ability to receive is as important as the ability to give. They share some creative ways to say what you notice as excellent in others. Try some for the Holiday's... with a side of stuffing.
Rick Hansen Ted Talk
Paula and Karla Bake - Instagram2023-11-2136 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastThe Art of Listening: BlockersKarla and Richard go down a new path and discover old challenges to being masterful listeners. A sobering reality is the more we are around each our ability to be great listeners may wane. The road to listening is always under construction, and sometimes blocked. If we recognize blocks to our listening skills, the journey is worth the connection we discover.2023-10-2229 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastThe Trust EpisodeWe lost trust, is what many say is the reason a relationship ends. In this episode, Karla and Richard provide tangible examples of creating, maintaining and re-establishing trust in your significant relationships. You are worth it and your relationship is worth it.2023-09-1740 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastHow to Manage Your Partner's EmotionsThe key to your success is the time, effort and practice you put into having a relationship with your emotions. Karla and Richard discuss the power of really "seeing" your emotions.2023-08-3138 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastListening... Even if You DisagreeSometimes the most complicated part of an intimate relationship is the way we talk to each other. Karla and Richard explore simple and effective ways to change an argument into a conversation. Practice when it doesn't count so you will be ready when it does.2023-08-0635 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastShushing the Inner CriticThe Inner Critic shows up as we parent, work and play. Taking the time to lovingly detach from the inner critic may provide space to discover wisdom and let go of the non-productive tapes that play in our mind.2023-07-3136 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastManaging Emotional FloodingWhen Emotion is High, Wisdom is Low. Overwhelming feelings are unruly and can nudge moments to become life-draining... if we don't have a plan. The ABCs of emotional flooding management helps you create your safety plan to explore tender topics. A must have for those that want to be present and productive in their lives and successfully manage adversity in relationships as it comes and goes. It happens to all of us.2023-06-1344 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastHow to be Emotionally Responsible - Step 1Owning Our Authentic Feelings Leads to Wisdom. Being able to understand how you emote in certain situations is a gift to yourself. Find out the concepts and how-to's that help you to respond rather than react with your wonderful emotions. Awareness is step 1 :)2023-05-1438 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastHow to Turn a Grudge Into a BoundaryKarla and Richard discuss the dynamics of grudges and the ways to transform them into boundaries. Sometimes it's best to adjust how you relate to another's behavior instead of ejecting the person from your life. Very helpful for the challenges of family (extended family) life we all experience.2023-05-0233 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastRetreat ReflectionsKarla and Richard chat about their takeaways... 40 couples joined them for a retreat on top of a mountain for a weekend getaway. We were surprised by and in awe of those that attended. The connection, vulnerability, sharing and learnings created an effervescent place for the attendees. We had a-lot of fun and laughter!2023-02-2347 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastHow to be Relevant in Our Older Children's LivesOur DNA and experiences with our own parents are deeply ingrained training that produced default parenting skills, especially in times of stress. Breaking harmful non-productive, or non-age-appropriate parenting patterns takes curiosity, inquiry, and persistence.2022-07-1947 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastSelf-Care not Self-ishYou are not spoiling yourself when you focus on self-care... you are preserving yourself.2022-06-2336 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastIs Nice a Four Letter Word?Some four letter words are just that, while some may invite us to be something else... How to be kind to ourself and others.2022-03-1628 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastHappy International Women's Day (Honoring the Feminine in All of Us)On today's podcast, Karla and Richard share some thoughts about the history and invitations that International Women's Day has whispered and roared for us to hear, see and do.2022-03-0927 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastHow to "Let Go" to "Embrace"Sometimes we need to hold two tensions at the same time to let go... By taking the time to do this we can embrace the present moment... with all it's possibilities.2022-03-0333 min
WeDO Relationships: The PodcastReduce Anxiety in 3 Easy StepsAnxiety can be triggered very easily in today’s world. We provide an easy way to respond to it, rather than react to it.2022-03-0131 min