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Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#262: When Someone You Love Walks Away Without Explaining Why (Part 4)Send a textHow do you make peace with a breakup that felt sudden and one-sided, especially when you thought this person was your forever person?In part 4 of our attachment series, we’re taking a turn into real life.What started as a plan to wrap up this series by answering your attachment questions shifted after a recent video on sudden breakups struck a massive nerve. The response was immediate. So many people were asking the same painful questions:What happened?Why didn’t they tell me sooner?Was any of it r...
2026-03-1452 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#260: Avoidant Attachment Style: Why Your Partner Shuts Down and How to Respond (Part Two)Send a textIf you or your partner struggles with avoidant attachment, shutting down, going quiet, disappearing emotionally when things get intense, this episode is for you. And if you're the anxious attachment partner on the other side: the one who leans in harder, panics when your partner withdraws, and feels like you can never quite reach them, this is for you too.This is Part 2 of our ongoing series on the avoidant-anxious dynamic and what couples can actually do to break the cycle. In Episode 259, we unpacked the WHY, the nervous system science behind...
2026-02-2853 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#258: In Conversation With a Couple: How Relationship Skills Show Up in Real LifeSend a textSometimes the most meaningful collaborations don’t start as collaborations at all.Marnie and Patrick originally came to Staci as clients. Two passionate, creative humans who loved each other deeply, but could feel that love alone wasn’t going to carry them through blended family stress, real-life pressure, and the places where communication gets messy.Fast forward, and they’re not only thriving, they’re living proof of what happens when people learn skills they were never taught.In this conversation, we sit down with Marnie and Patrick to talk...
2026-02-0759 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#256: Same Fight, Different Day: How to Break the Pattern (For Real)Send a textYou walk into the conversation thinking, Okay, this time we’re talking about money. Or parenting. Or sex. Or the thing you agreed on and nobody followed through.And somehow you still end up in the exact same place: confusion, defensiveness, frustration, and that familiar emotional hangover that lasts way longer than the argument.In this episode of Love Shack Live, we unpack the real reason couples keep having the same fight on repeat.Because here’s the twist: most fights stop being about the topic pret...
2026-01-2453 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#249: How to Navigate the Holidays When Your Relationship Feels FragileSend a textWhen your relationship is already on the rocks, the holidays don’t feel magical. They feel brittle. One sharp comment in the kitchen, one loaded question at the dinner table, and suddenly everyone is walking on eggshells just trying to “get through it.”In this episode of Love Shack Live, Staci, Tom, and Brooke talk honestly about why the holidays hit struggling couples so hard. They unpack the collision between Hallmark expectations and real-life pressure: money stress, family dynamics, political tension, old wounds, and the silent agreements to “just make it good...
2025-11-251h 02Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#248: The Dating Rebellion: How to Date Differently After HeartbreakSend a textHave you ever looked around your life and thought, “I didn’t plan to end up here”? Maybe you’re standing in that uneasy space between what was and what’s next, holding on, letting go, or trying to begin again.In this episode of Love Shack Live, Staci, Tom, and Brooke open a deeply honest conversation about what it means to rebuild, heal, and love again. They share the emotional skills that transform heartbreak into growth, awareness, emotional regulation, communication that actually works, and connection that feels safe instead of scary.
2025-11-0844 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#247: From Roommates to Lovers Again: The Skills That Bring You Back TogetherSend a textYou’re not fighting. You’re just… quiet. The kind of quiet that hums with tension instead of peace. Conversations stay about the calendar, the kids, and dinner, but not each other. You can feel the gap growing even while you sit side by side, and you catch yourself wondering, when did we stop being best friends?If you’re tired of “fine,” tired of feeling like roommates, and unsure how to turn things around without starting another argument, this episode is for you.In this week’s conversation, Staci, Tom, and Brook...
2025-11-011h 02Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#246: When They Ask for Space: The Skills That Keep You ConnectedSend a textLiving together but feeling miles apart.You still share a home. Maybe even a bed. But the real stuff, the fears, the wants, the touch, has gone quiet. You keep telling yourself, “It’s just a phase.” But deep down, you know the distance isn’t shrinking.This episode is for that moment.I’m Staci Bartley, here with my partner Tom and our daughter Brooke. Inside Love Shack Live, we help people who are stuck between holding on and letting go. People who are trying to give sp...
2025-10-2552 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#242: Why Space Doesn't End Relationships - Miscommunication DoesSend a textHave you ever stared at your phone, heart pounding, wondering if one wrong text could push your partner even further away? You're not alone. In this raw and practical episode, we break down the real reason relationships don't survive space - and it's not what you think.The Hard Truth: Most relationships don't end because of space. They end because of miscommunication during that space.What You'll LearnWhy "the perfect phrase" is marketing BS that preys on your desperationHow your brain fills in the...
2025-09-2739 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#241: Can You Really Come Back After Space?Send a textWhen someone you love pulls away, the question on loop is: Can we come back from this, or is the distance proof it’s over? If you’ve lived through weeks of silence, guarded talks, and feeling miles apart while sitting side-by-side, this one’s for you.Relationship mentor Staci Bartley, with Tom and Brooke, answers real listener questions about what happens after space: when reconnection is actually possible, how to handle the first reach-out, and how to name your needs without sounding pushy or needy.
2025-09-2034 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#240: Should I Text If They Asked for Space?Send a textYour chest is tight. Your brain won’t stop spinning. Do you send the text…or go silent?In this episode of Love Shack Live, Staci, Tom, and Brooke unpack what to do when your partner asks for space, and it feels like the beginning of the end.You’ll hear Mia’s story, why “space” isn’t proof you’re unlovable, and how couples slide into the Default Option (limbo) when they haven’t learned the skills to stay connected under stress. We’ll show you how to shift fro...
2025-09-1347 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#239: Stop Choosing Silence: Skills that Save Relationships Under PressureSend a textWhen a partner says they need space, most of us freeze, wait, and hope, until reality lands like a punch in the gut. In this episode, Staci, Tom, and Brooke unpack the “default option”: the unconscious choices (shutting down, chasing, over-explaining, policing “boundaries”) that slowly erode connection. You’ll learn why love isn’t the problem, missing skills are, and how simple, repeatable practices (regulating your body, translating feelings into words, reaching for repair) interrupt panic and create safety. We walk through a real couple’s story (Mark & Maggie) to show the shift from defensiveness...
2025-09-0739 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#229: Why Do Boundaries Make Me Feel Worse? How to Set Limits Without Losing LoveSend a textEver set a boundary in your relationship, only to feel more misunderstood, guilty, or disconnected than before? You’re not alone. In fact, so many of us try to draw healthy lines, only to end up in new arguments, feeling shut out, or wondering if we’re doing something wrong.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for anyone standing at a relationship crossroads, feeling the gap widen, and searching for a way back to genuine, lasting connection. If you’ve tried to “set boundaries” and it just made thing...
2025-05-3155 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#228: We’re Not Fighting, But We’re Not Okay: The Truth About Emotional Burnout In RelationshipsSend a textYou’re not angry. You’re not yelling. You’re just… tired.The kind of tired that sinks in so deep, you’re not even fighting anymore, you’re just holding it together in silence, hoping things will somehow fix themselves. If love feels like a burden lately, if you find yourself walking on eggshells or wondering why it’s so quiet at home, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re living through one of the most common, yet least talked about, relationship struggles of our time: emotional exhaustion.Welcome to Lo...
2025-05-2452 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#226: Your Emotional Survival Mode Is Sabotaging Your Relationship (Here’s How to Stop It)Send a textEver find yourself saying things you don’t mean… or going completely silent because it feels like nothing will help?You’re not alone. When emotions run high, we don’t default to communication, we default to survival.In this episode of Love Shack Live, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most important (and overlooked) relationship skills: how to regulate your emotional state before you try to “fix” the conversation.You’ll learn:The two emotional survival modes we all fall into, Control and Collapse, an...
2025-05-1036 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#225: The Hidden Curriculum of Relationships: What Every Fight Is Trying to Teach YouSend a textYou say you want deep connection, but your walls won’t let anyone all the way in.You crave peace, but find yourself pulled back into conflict. You long to be loved, but still feel alone, even when someone’s lying right beside you.Here’s the truth: You’re not broken. You’re becoming.And your relationship isn’t just happening to you, it’s teaching you.In this episode of Love Shack Live, we’re peeling back the curtain on how every fight...
2025-05-0354 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#222: The Real Reason You Can’t Change Your Relationship Patterns (And How to Fix It)Send a textAre you tired of knowing what to do, but still finding yourself stuck in old patterns? You’re not alone.If you’ve ever felt the frustration of knowing exactly what could help your relationship but still falling back into old habits, this episode is for you. We’re diving into a common struggle: why knowing what to do isn’t the same as being able to actually do it. In this episode of Love Shack Live, we’ll explore the gap between knowledge and action, and why real chang...
2025-04-1249 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#220: They Cheated. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving the First DaysSend a textInfidelity cracks everything open. The trust you relied on? Shattered. The future you imagined? Uncertain. And now, you’re left asking the question no one ever wants to face: Can we actually survive this?In this week’s episode of Love Shack Live, we’re stepping into one of the most painful, and misunderstood, relationship challenges: what happens after betrayal. If your partner has cheated and you’re trying to figure out whether to stay, how to heal, or even just how to breathe again, this conversation is for you.We’ll an...
2025-03-2555 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#219: Bridging the Divide: How to Reconnect When It Feels Like You’re Worlds Apart (with Topaz Adizes)Send a textRight now, it feels like the world, and maybe even your own home, is pulling apart at the seams. Conversations that once felt effortless now feel loaded. The people we love can start to feel like strangers. And sometimes, shutting down or avoiding the tough talks just seems easier. But at what cost?Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for people at a relationship crossroads, where daily conflicts, growing emotional distance, and a longing for real connection collide. I’m Staci Bartley, a relationship mentor, joined by my husband an...
2025-03-151h 04Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#218: Want to Save Your Relationship? Change the Questions You’re Asking (with Topaz Adizes)Send a textDo you feel like you and your partner are growing apart? Like no matter how much you try, the connection you once had is slipping through your fingers? Maybe conversations feel repetitive, like you’re stuck in the same arguments, or worse, like you’re just roommates, living parallel lives under the same roof.If you’ve ever wondered:Why does my partner seem distant?How do I bring back the spark in my relationship?What should I do if my partner won’t open up?Is emotional intimacy something we can rebu...
2025-03-0150 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#217: How Long Should You Wait? The Truth About Waiting for Your Partner to Come BackSend a textAre you stuck in the endless loop of waiting for your partner to return, hoping things will magically go back to normal? Waiting isn’t the solution, and it’s costing you more than you realize. In this episode, we explore the high price of holding on too tightly while standing still, and why it’s time to stop waiting and start living again.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those at a relationship crossroads, where daily conflicts feel heavier, the emotional gap is growing, and the future feels...
2025-02-2540 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#216: The Valentine’s Day Survival Plan for Anyone in Relationship LimboSend a textValentine’s Day is here, but instead of feeling loved and cherished, you’re dreading it. Maybe there’s a pit in your stomach because this year is different. Your partner has asked for space. They’ve pulled away emotionally, or maybe they’re physically gone. Now, a day that’s supposed to be about love feels like a cruel reminder of what you’ve lost… or what you still might lose.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for people at a relationship crossroads, where daily conflicts, emotional distance, and uncertainty don’t have to me...
2025-02-1442 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#214: Obligation Is Killing Your Relationship—Here’s How to Stop ItSend a textEver feel like you’re the only one holding your relationship together? You keep showing up, biting your tongue, doing what needs to be done—not out of love, but out of obligation. And yet, the more you give, the more exhausted, disconnected, and unseen you feel.The hard truth? Obligation isn’t just draining you, it’s destroying the very emotional connection you’re trying so hard to save.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for people at a relationship crossroads. If you’re str...
2025-02-0155 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#211: Can You Save Your Relationship When Your Partner Wants Out?Send a textFeeling stuck in the space between staying and leaving?That painful limbo, where your relationship isn’t thriving, but it’s not over either, can feel like a roller coaster of hope, despair, and confusion. Whether your partner has asked for space, filed for divorce, or you’re simply feeling emotionally disconnected, you might be asking yourself: Can this relationship be saved, or am I fooling myself?Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for anyone at a relationship crossroads. Hosted by Staci Bartley, along with her hu...
2025-01-131h 00Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#210: When Your Avoidant Partner Needs Space: A Story of Coming Back to LifeSend a textHave you ever watched someone you love slowly fade into emotional darkness, desperately wanting to help but feeling powerless as they pull away? Or perhaps you're the one who feels the overwhelming need to withdraw, even as your heart aches for connection?Welcome to Love Shack Live, where we guide couples standing at the crossroads of their relationships, helping them navigate the complex terrain between disconnection and lasting intimacy.In this rare and powerful episode, we're joined by Mason, who once identified as avoidant but has since transformed his relationship...
2025-01-041h 07Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#208: When They Say 'I Can't Do This Anymore': A Survival Guide for Your Breaking HeartSend a text“I Can’t Do This Anymore”Few words can hit harder. In an instant, your world tilts. Your mind races, your heart pounds, and suddenly, you’re questioning everything. When your partner says they need space, it’s natural to spiral. But what if this isn’t the end? What if it’s a chance to rewrite your story?Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for anyone standing at the crossroads of their relationship. Hosted by relationship mentor Staci Bartley, alongside her husband Tom and daughter Brook...
2024-12-2153 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#202: The Hard Questions You’re Afraid to Ask in Your Relationship—AnsweredSend a textEver looked at your partner and felt a distance you can’t quite put into words? Once easy conversations now feel loaded, and you find yourself tiptoeing around topics that need addressing. It’s a crossroads, and you’re wondering: Is there a way back to real connection, or is it too late?In this episode of Love Shack Live, we’re diving into your biggest, toughest relationship questions. From rebuilding trust after it’s been broken to navigating the storm of defensiveness, Staci Bartley, alongside co-hosts Tom and Brooke, takes on the raw, u...
2024-11-011h 00Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#201: The 3 Most Overlooked Conversations in Every RelationshipSend a textWhat if I told you there are three hidden conversations that most couples never have—until it’s too late? We’re not talking about the dramatic arguments. These are the quiet, everyday moments, full of small frustrations and unspoken expectations, building up layer by layer until they create real cracks in your relationship. In this episode, we’re unpacking the three conversations that could bring you and your partner back to center before it’s too late.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain...
2024-10-2648 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#200: 200 Episodes, 200 Chances: Your Relationship Isn't Over – It's Just BeginningSend a textAre you at the point where the silence between you and your partner is louder than the conversations? The same arguments, the same disappointments, the same distance, growing with every passing day. You’ve tried everything — from pleading to pretending everything’s fine — but the gap only seems to widen. You’re not alone. In fact, over a third of couples admit to feeling disconnected and uncertain about their future together.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those facing relationship crossroads. I’m Staci Bartley, relationship mentor, and I’m here wit...
2024-10-1956 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#198: Falling Out of Love or Just Disconnected? How to Tell and What to DoSend a textDo you ever hear people say, “We just fell out of love”? Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself. It’s easy to believe that love simply fades when life gets busy or tough. But here’s the truth: it’s a myth. Love doesn’t just slip away; it evolves. And understanding that evolution is the key to rekindling your relationship.Welcome to Love Shack Live—the podcast for anyone standing at a relationship crossroads. If you’re facing daily conflicts, growing emotional distance, or wondering if it’s even possible to rebuild that deep...
2024-10-0556 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#197: Five Warning Signs Your Marriage is Headed for Divorce—and How to Stop ItSend a textEver felt like you’re living with a stranger, even though your partner is right beside you? It didn’t happen overnight, but here you are—facing a growing emotional gap and conflicts that seem to have no end. You’ve tried to talk, tried to fix things, but somehow, the distance just keeps building. And now, you’re left wondering: Is my marriage really in trouble?Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those of you standing at the crossroads in your relationship. Maybe you’re battling dai...
2024-09-2856 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#194: The Effortless Love Myth: Why Every Couple Needs SkillsSend a textWhy does it feel like love isn’t enough to fix your relationship?You’ve tried everything—communicating more, planning date nights, giving space, and even avoiding conflict altogether. Yet, the same problems keep resurfacing, and you’re left wondering if love alone can really sustain a lasting relationship. The frustration, the exhaustion—it’s all too familiar.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the show for listeners who find themselves at a relationship crossroads, facing daily conflicts and a growing emotional gap. Whether you’re fighting to reconnect or questioning...
2024-09-0758 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#193: When Your Self-Improvement Journey Triggers Your Partner's Insecurities (Part 3)Send a textAre you tired of waiting for your partner to change? Frustrated that your efforts to improve yourself seem to be driving a wedge between you instead of bringing you closer? You're not alone.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those standing at a relationship crossroads. If you're grappling with daily conflicts, feeling an emotional gap widening between you and your partner, and yearning to rebuild a bond that's genuine and lasting, you're in the right place.In this eye-opening episode, we tackle a paradox that many couples face...
2024-08-3150 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#192: The Heartbreak of Waiting: How to Move Forward When Your Partner Stays Stuck (Part Two)Send a textYou’ve taken the brave step to focus on self-growth, believing it would inspire positive change in your relationship. But despite your efforts, your partner remains unchanged, and you’re left feeling frustrated, as though you’re stuck in a holding pattern, waiting for them to catch up.This situation can feel like you’re standing in front of a locked door, tirelessly jiggling the handle, only to find that the key won’t turn. The more you try, the more stuck and unyielding the door becomes. The emotional toll of waiting for your p...
2024-08-2449 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#191: Stuck Waiting for Your Partner to Change? The Self-Focus Solution You Need Now (Part 1)Send a textLove Shack Live is taking a short Back To School break. We will be back with a new episode on 8/24/24.Tired of feeling like your relationship's success hinges solely on your partner's willingness to change? You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves stuck in this frustrating cycle, feeling powerless and unfulfilled.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those standing at a relationship crossroads. If you're facing daily conflicts, feeling an emotional gap growing between you and your partner, and yearning to rebuild a connection that's...
2024-08-101h 00Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#190: From 'You Never Listen' to 'I Feel Heard': Transform Your Relationship TodaySend a textAre you tired of feeling like your partner never listens to you? Do you find yourself constantly repeating the same things, only to be met with blank stares or distracted nods? You're not alone.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for couples at a relationship crossroads. If you're facing daily conflicts and a growing emotional gap, and dream of rebuilding a genuine, lasting bond with your partner, this episode is for you.In this powerful discussion, we dive deep into the art of listening and being heard in relationships...
2024-08-031h 04Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#189: When Words Wound: The Silent Killer of Relationships and How to Fight BackSend a textStruggling with constant arguments and feeling like every disagreement is a personal attack? You're not alone. Many couples face daily conflicts and an emotional gap that seems impossible to bridge. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those at a relationship crossroads, seeking to rebuild a bond that feels genuine and lasting.When every criticism feels like a personal affront, it's hard to maintain a healthy relationship. This episode tackles the deep-seated issue of personalization in relationships, where innocent words turn into emotional wounds.Why do some...
2024-07-271h 02Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#188: Why Your Partner Doesn’t Just ‘Know’ What You Need – And What to Do About ItSend a textDo you feel like your partner should just know how to love you without you having to spell it out?Ever been frustrated because your partner doesn’t instinctively know what you need? This common belief can lead to deep resentment and a pile of unmet expectations.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those at a relationship crossroads, facing daily conflicts and emotional gaps, and aspiring to rebuild a genuine, lasting bond. I'm Stacy Bartley, joined by my co-host and lover, Tom, and our da...
2024-07-2049 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#187: Is Blame Destroying Your Relationship? Here’s What to Do InsteadSend a textAre you and your partner stuck in a cycle of blame, constantly pointing fingers, and feeling the emotional strain it puts on your relationship? The blame game can create emotional gaps, turn disagreements into battles over who's right, and chip away at trust.This ongoing tension builds resentment, leaves both partners feeling distant, and turns your home into a battleground of frustration and pain. Each accusation can stab you in the heart, making it harder to find common ground and solutions to move forward. This destructive pattern can transform a once-loving relationship...
2024-07-1344 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#186: Why Do We Always End Up Fighting? Fix Your Communication StrugglesSend a textDo you ever feel like your words fall on deaf ears when you’re trying to communicate with your partner? It’s incredibly disheartening to pour your heart out, only to feel misunderstood and disconnected.Imagine if there was a way to bridge that emotional gap and turn frustrating conversations into meaningful connections. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those at a relationship crossroads, grappling with daily conflicts, and yearning to rebuild a genuine, lasting bond. I'm Staci Bartley, a relationship expert, joined by my co-host and lover Tom...
2024-07-0657 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#182: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Here's How to Move Past Relationship UncertaintySend a textAre you feeling stuck in your relationship, unsure whether to stay or go? The constant conflict and emotional distance can be overwhelming. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast designed for those at a relationship crossroads, facing daily struggles but eager to rebuild a lasting, genuine bond.I'm Staci Bartley, and alongside my cohost and lover, Tom, and our daughter, Brooke, we tackle the tough issues that many couples face. In today's episode, we explore Navigating the Land of Maybe—a topic that resonates deeply with anyone who's felt trapped in uncertainty....
2024-06-0853 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#181: Why Can't We Connect? Unraveling the Mystery Behind Emotional Distance in Your RelationshipSend a textHave you ever felt deeply misunderstood by the person you love the most? It's as if you're both living in separate worlds, struggling to connect, and watching the distance between you grow each day. The once effortless conversations have become confusing, leaving you feeling isolated and frustrated.If you're experiencing daily conflicts and a widening emotional gap, you're not alone. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those at a relationship crossroads, seeking to rebuild a bond that feels genuine and lasting. I'm Staci Bartley, your guide through these turbulent waters...
2024-06-011h 02Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#180: 4 Essential Tips for Better Communication in Your RelationshipSend a textAre you struggling with communication in your relationship? Do you feel like no matter how much you talk, you're just not being heard? Or maybe every conversation turns into a battle, leaving you both more disconnected than ever before?Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast dedicated to helping couples create meaningful and lasting connections. I'm Staci Bartley, joined by my co-host and lover, Tom, and our daughter, Brooke. Together, we're here to guide you through relationship challenges and towards a deeper understanding and stronger bond.In this episode, we...
2024-05-2542 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#179: Mastering the Art of Boundaries in Love: Deepen Connection & Reduce Conflict (Part 2)Send a textDo you often feel as if the person you cherish is pushing your emotional and personal boundaries to their limits? Are you questioning whether the emotional distance that has crept into your relationship can ever truly be bridged? You are not alone in these feelings. Welcome to "Love Shack Live," a sanctuary for those who find themselves at a crossroads in their relationship, wrestling with conflicts and yearning for a connection that's both genuine and enduring.In this revealing episode, we continue our exploration into the transformative power of boundaries within relationships...
2024-05-1851 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#177: The Land of Maybe: Navigating Love on the Brink of DivorceSend a textIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into the emotional complexities that couples face when their relationship teeters on the edge of ending. The "Land of Maybe" is a symbolic space where uncertainty dominates, and decisions about the future of a relationship remain unresolved, often causing intense emotional turmoil. This episode addresses individuals' critical questions and feelings when one partner has already filed for divorce or is contemplating separation. Through compassionate dialogue and expert insights, Staci, Tom, and Brooke explore strategies for navigating this uncertain terrain, offering hope and practical advice for those seeking...
2024-05-0459 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#176: Facing the Fear: Conquering the Anxiety of Needing Space in RelationshipsSend a textWhat does it truly mean to be brave when faced with separation or divorce? These words are not just terms; they are thresholds that challenge our emotional resilience and force us into the depths of our fears. Welcome to Love Shack Live, a beacon for those navigating through the often tumultuous waters of relationship conflicts and emotional chasms. This is where we confront the most intimidating challenges, transforming fear into a catalyst for personal growth and deeper connections.In this compelling episode, we plunge into the heart of fear itself—ex...
2024-04-2758 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#175: The Myth of 'Back to Normal': How to Truly Heal After Your Partner Asks for SpaceSend a textPicture this: you're strolling hand in hand with your partner when they gently utter those words that make your heart race: "I feel like we could both use a little space." In that moment, fear, confusion, and uncertainty grip you. Welcome to Love Shack Live, where we delve into the depths of relationships, seeking to mend emotional divides and forge lasting connections.In this episode, hosts Staci, Tom, and Brooke Bartley peel back the layers of separation, revealing it not as an end, but as a potential beginning. Join us as we...
2024-04-2052 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#173: When They Say 'I Need Space': Your Roadmap Through Relationship Gaps (Part 1)Send a textFeeling the emotional tug-of-war when your partner whispers, "I need some space"? It's like walking a tightrope between giving them room and fearing the growing silence might become a chasm too wide to cross. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the sanctuary for those standing at love's crossroads, where daily challenges and emotional distances put to test the bonds we cherish most. If you're seeking a path back to a connection that's not just enduring but heartfelt and genuine, you've found your guide.In today's episode, we unravel the roadmap for those yearning...
2024-04-0648 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#165: Feeling Alone Together: How Unspoken Expectations Are Speaking Volumes in Your RelationshipSend a textAre you waking up each day, feeling like you're walking on eggshells, sharing a home but not a life with your partner? The reality for many of us is a relationship filled with daily conflicts and a growing emotional gap, where silent expectations and unvoiced agreements cast a shadow over our once vibrant connection.Welcome to Love Shack Live, a beacon of hope for those at a relationship crossroads, craving a connection that feels true and heartfelt. I'm Stacey Bartley, joined by my co-host and lover, Tom, and our insightful daughter, Brooke...
2024-02-101h 04Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#164: Stuck in "Should I Stay or Go?" A Guide Out of Relationship LimboSend a textDo you find yourself trapped in the relentless tug-of-war between staying and leaving, caught in a cycle of conflict and emotional distance that seems insurmountable? You are not alone. This episode of Love Shack Live is a beacon for those standing at the crossroads of their relationships, yearning for a genuine connection and a love that lasts.Join us, Staci and Tom Bartley alongside, our daughter Brooke, as we delve into the heart of relationship struggles — the daunting "land of maybe" that oscillates between hope and despair. We'll explore the fears and do...
2024-02-031h 01Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#163: Why Is My Partner Distant? Understanding Emotional Space in RelationshipsSend a textIn the quiet moments of a relationship, when your partner asks for space, do you find yourself adrift in a sea of uncertainty, your heart anchored in worry while life relentlessly moves on? If you're standing at a relationship crossroads, facing the chasm of emotional distance and yearning for a connection that's both genuine and enduring, welcome to Love Shack LIve.This episode ventures into the complex dance of love and space. It's a sanctuary for souls navigating the stormy waters of relationship challenges, offering a beacon of hope and guidance.
2024-01-271h 04Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#162: Behind Closed Doors: A Divorce Mediator’s Secrets to Avoiding Relationship BreakdownSend a textEver wonder why some relationships stand the test of time, while others crumble? Welcome to this week’s insightful episode of Love Shack Live, where we delve into the delicate yet powerful dynamics of love and partnership. I'm Staci Bartley, alongside my cohost and partner, Tom, and our daughter, Brooke. Today, we’re not just talking about love; we’re exploring the art of preserving it.At the heart of every relationship lies a series of small, often overlooked actions that can either build a bond stronger or lead to its undoing. As a s...
2024-01-2042 min
Love Is Us: Exploring Relationships and How We Connect#49 Common Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Patterns, with Staci BartleyCome join us for a conversation about anxious and avoidant attachment styles and why they so often end up together. We'll also talk about conflict and what love has to do with this work. You'll also hear both of us get choked up at the end of our conversation and hear how lucky we both feel to be working with people like you! Staci Bartley is an integrative couples therapist. she's also a Certified Divorce Mediator, Certified Strategic Intervention Coach, graduate of energy and intuitive science, lifelong study of psychology, human sexuality, and universal principles. She is a...
2024-01-091h 04Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#156: Space With A Plan: Navigating Relationship Timeouts IntentionallySend a textIn this episode, Staci, Tom & Brooke discuss the importance of navigating space in relationships. They emphasize the need for emotional space and the instinctual need to reconnect and understand oneself. They explore the consequences of ignoring the need for space and the coping mechanisms that often arise during this phase. The Bartleys highlight the benefits of taking planned space in a relationship, including improved communication, mutual understanding, and personal growth. They stress the importance of having a plan and purpose during the space phase to ensure a positive outcome. The episode concludes w...
2023-12-091h 02Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#149: Anxious, Avoidant, or In-Between: Is Attachment Theory Your Relationship's Compass or Crutch?Send a textEver felt like you're caught in a dance of love where one partner craves closeness and the other seeks space? The rhythm of attachment can be a challenging one, especially when words like 'anxious' and 'avoidant' start to define your relationship.This dance can lead to feelings of confusion, frustration, and even heartbreak. The push and pull, the chase and retreat, can leave you wondering if you're ever truly understood or if you'll ever find a harmonious rhythm with your partner.Tune into this episode of Love Shack Live where...
2023-10-2256 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#141: When Your Partner Asks for Space: Your Questions AnsweredSend a textEver had your partner ask for 'space?' It hits like a ton of bricks, doesn't it? Your heart starts racing, and your mind immediately jumps to 'The End.' But before you spiral down that path, let us welcome you to the Love Shack - your go-to place for navigating relationship hiccups.We are Staci, Tom, and our daughter Brooke, your guides through the intricate twists and turns of love. Over the years, we've helped countless couples find their way back to each other after getting lost in the confusing maze...
2023-08-2556 min
Take The Risk with Justin EvansRelationship Expert Staci Bartley Shares Her Top Tips for Improving Your RelationshipRelationship Expert Staci Bartley Shares Tips for Improving Your Communication with your husband, wife, children, parents and even the people you work with. When we think of "relationships" we (or at least I) often think about husbands and wives or boyfriends and girlfriends.. But being "good" at relationships is so much more than just those listed. A massive thank you to Staci Bartley for joining me today!
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2023-08-1859 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#139: Shattered Trust: Your Relationship's Road To RecoverySend a textYou wake up one day, and the trust that was the bedrock of your relationship feels shattered. The person you've shared dreams, secrets, and moments with has betrayed you. The pain is real, and the path forward seems clouded in doubt.Betrayal isn't always as overt as an affair. It's the subtle lies, the emotional withdrawal, the passive aggression that slowly erodes the foundation of love. Every "yes" without intention, every silent treatment, every unspoken resentment builds a wall between you and your partner. The distance grows, the connection weakens, and the...
2023-08-121h 03Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#136: Preserving Love's Legacy: How Artifact Captures and Celebrates Our Relationship StoriesSend a textStruggling in relationships can often leave us feeling marooned, unsure of how to reconnect with our loved ones. The good moments seem to slip through our fingers, while the challenging ones loom like perpetual shadows.This week in the Love Shack we're diving deep into the maze of human relationships, exploring the forgotten corners, and unearthing the hidden treasures that have been lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.We welcome you to be part of a powerful conversation with George Quraishi, the co-founder of Artifact - a...
2023-07-2144 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#126: Removing the Shame: Let's Talk Openly About Mental Health in RelationshipsSend a textIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have a special episode featuring David Woods Bartley, a mental health expert, and family member. In this episode, David shares his story of success and setbacks, from directing a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling depression caused by childhood sexual trauma. His journey led him to attempt suicide, but with the support of others and a focus on self-care, he moved from mental "hellness" to mental wellness.One in five US adults experiences a mental health condition every year, and the suicide rate has increased...
2023-05-0354 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#122: How to Ask Your Partner for What You Truly Want in Your RelationshipSend a textAre you struggling to ask your partner for what you truly want and need in your relationship? You're not alone. In this episode of the Love Shack, we dive deep into the question: What do you wish you could ask your partner for? Staci has seen this issue arise frequently in her private practice and discusses the importance of knowing how to ask for what you want and why it's often such a struggle for us as human beings.Discover why letting go of a relationship isn't always the answer a...
2023-04-021h 05Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#121: The Truth About Trying to Fix Your PartnerSend a textAre you tired of feeling frustrated with your partner's behavior? Do you find yourself asking the question, "Can I fix them?"If so, this episode of Love Shack Live is a must-listen. Tom & Staci dig deep into this common relationship myth and offer invaluable insights and advice. Drawing from her experience working with clients, Staci reveals how attempts to change one's partner often lead to fights, distance, and a lack of intimacy. There is an underlying human tendency where we believe that our way of thinking and doing things is a...
2023-03-2652 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#108: Don't Let The Holidays Derail Your Relationship: Tips & Tricks For Managing ConflictSend a textThe holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with family and loved ones, but it can also be a source of tension. This week in the Love Shack podcast, Staci and Tom take on the challenge of discussing the difficult topics that often arise during the holidays - managing conflict, dealing with disagreements, and navigating difficult relationships with family members.We start off by examining why so many breakups occur during this time of year. From financial stress to unrealistic expectations, we explore how these factors can put a strain on...
2022-12-0428 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#95: How Do I Get My Partner To Stop Beating Me Down? & All Your FAQs AnsweredSend a textIf you're struggling in your relationship, don't worry, you're not alone. This week on Love Shack Live, we're answering all your questions from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We've got a great lineup of questions this week, including how do I get my partner to stop beating me down? What if my partner asks for a break to work on their mental health? How do I stop enabling my partner who is struggling with addiction? Stay tuned for some practical relationship advice from Tom & Staci. You don't want to miss this!And...
2022-08-061h 24Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#91: Pregnant, Mormon at 17 in Salt Lake City: My Journey To True Love & RelationshipsSend a textIn this episode, Staci shares her story of being pregnant at 17 in 1981 as a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Staci candidly opens up about her experience navigating teenage pregnancy in a devout, religious family. She shares the choices presented to her to deal with her situation, what she ultimately chose to do, and how she began to understand love and relationships in a whole new way.
2022-07-0953 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#87: How To Have A Strong Relationship And Travel The World TogetherSend a textIf you're looking to strengthen your relationship with your partner, look no further than this episode of the podcast. Tom and Staci are joined by travel expert Janet Forman, who has spent decades traveling the world with her husband. They share their tips on how to make the most of your time together while on vacation, from navigating difficult moments to making the most of your time together. • Learn how to have a strong relationship and travel the world together• Get helpful tips and advice on how to make your relat...
2022-06-1134 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#84: Don't Suffer Alone: What To Do When You're Struggling In Your RelationshipSend a textIt can be tough to know exactly when you need to get some outside help and support for your relationship.You might feel like you're struggling on your own, or that you don't want to bother anyone with your problems. Maybe you're wondering if things aren't bad enough...or maybe you think they are so bad you shouldn't even bother.We're here to help. Today in the Love Shack we're going to talk all about exactly what you need to know when you're looking for help and support with your...
2022-05-2156 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#77: This New Book Offers 8 Superpowers For Toe-Tingling LoveSend a textMaintaining toe-tingling love can be a challenge.Most people settle for relationships that are good, but not great. They're afraid of being alone, so they stay in relationships that are less than what they deserve.My brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? A Divorce Mediator's Guide To Ensuring A Lifetime Of Love provides readers with the tools they need to cultivate the toe-tingling love they desire. This new book offers 8 superpowers for toe-tingling love and provides helpful tips and exercises to help readers put these powers into...
2022-04-0156 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#76: How to Deal with the Emotional Pain of Love and RelationshipsSend a textEmotional pain is something that we all experience, but it's not always easy to understand.We are often told from a young age that emotional pain is bad and should be avoided at all costs. But what if emotional pain can actually help us grow? What if there are ways for us to use our emotional pain to our advantage?In this week's Love Shack, we are going to teach you how to deal with the emotional pain of love and relationships. We'll discuss why emotional pain is not something...
2022-03-2556 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#75: Relationship Health: The Most Important Thing You Need To Keep An Eye OnSend a textRelationships are hard.We all know that relationships take work, but it's not always clear what we should be keeping an eye on to know whether or not our relationship is healthy.In today's episode, we're going to teach you our simple formula for getting your relationship back on track when you feel the connection between you and your partner atrophying, and share how you can tell when your relationship health needs a boost.Hi! We are Staci & Tom Bartley and we help committed couples rescue their relationships...
2022-03-1855 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#73: Surprise! I Wrote A Book About How To Ensure A Lifetime Of LoveSend a textWe all know that relationships are hard work, but sometimes it can feel like the effort you're putting in isn't changing anything.It seems like half the time we're fighting and the other half we're bored. Maybe, we'd even say our relationship feels dead. But, why does it feel like we put so much work into our relationships and only get back a fraction of what we give? It's time to change how we think about relationships. They're not something that just happens to us, they're something we create. With t...
2022-03-0456 min
What's Your Bliss?Love with Staci BartleyThomas talks with Staci Bartley, host of the Love Shack podcast. Staci talks about her bliss of helping people create a love for a lifetime, how love became the essence of her being and recognizing this at her father’s funeral, how she learned boundaries and asking for what she needed in relationships, what she learned as a teenage mother, how humans are terrified of navigating inevitable change, the realization of a multitude of perspectives creating the world we have, how a great relationship is defined by “it works for the people in it”, how she found lasting love with he...
2021-12-0859 min
Listen for REALMarriage: lifetime covenant OR lease option? (part 2 with Staci Bartley)Jen’s website:www.beingREAL.meJen’s Instagram:@beingREALjenOur guest for this episode:Staci Bartley, Relationship ExpertGuest Bio: After more than 25 years of personal struggle, shame, and guilt...I can honestly say I'm proud of my messy past. Because, it has given me the wisdom, knowledge, and the gifts to contribute to my clients. Trust me when I say I've lived many of the struggles that I now support and mentor my clients through. Including losing my dad at the age of 7, becomi...
2021-11-0339 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#54: How To Understand Your Partner Better To Rescue Your RelationshipSend a textHave you ever wondered WHY we do what we do in our relationships?Like, have you ever been curious about why we are drawn to fall in love with certain people and are so turned off by others? In my work over the past decade, I have gotten the privilege of seeing a person discover their relationship patterns. It’s a connecting of the dots so to speak that always connects back to a person’s beliefs about themselves.The compelling drive to understand our partners at times can bump righ...
2021-10-2255 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#38: Relationship Question: Do you feel free to show up as your authentic self?Send a textDo you ever feel like you're in prison inside of your committed relationship? This is a super common feeling that I hear all the time from my private clients and see collectively in our population. This feeling is so prevalent, that as a society we have come to question whether committing to a significant other is worth it at all. After all, if we avoid serious relationships, we can avoid feeling foolish, skip rejection, and pretend we never really cared if things don't work out. Because let’s be honest, goin...
2021-07-0353 min
Grieving VoicesStaci Bartley | Broken Hearts & Broken DreamsFrom the age of 16, Staci Bartley was in the Relationship School of Hard Knox. She found herself pregnant at the age of 16. And, to do the "responsible" thing, she and her then-boyfriend (21 at the time) decided they would get married. A year later, she would end up a divorced single mother. However, at 21, she would expect a second child with a new man in her life, and, together, they decided to get married.It would take a lot of heartbreak and breaking down to recognize that the effort to attain the perfect family and life contained within...
2021-06-221h 10Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#31: How To Face Loss With Peace: Endings Are New BeginningsSend a textAt a young age both hosts of Love Shack Live, Tom and Staci, were faced with the loss of their fathers. Later in life, they both experienced the loss of jobs, houses, money, and even lovers. Their stories are really no different than what most humans experience.It seems endings are more abundant than beginnings with all we are going through right now. And, even when our logic knows endings are a part of life, certain losses can still feel impossible to let go of. Currently, we’re experiencing loss is in al...
2021-05-1450 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#24: How To Talk About Your Sex Life When You Feel Like The Spark Has Gone OutSend a textMore than 80% of men and women report a lack of satisfaction in their sex lives at some point in their relationship, and for many, it can be devastating. Some may find that masturbation, pornography or affairs can fill the void in their sexual needs, or they may shut down and become completely nonsexual. And, although these may be workable solutions for some people, this is a terribly painful and lonely situation for many. This unbalance in sex lives can lead to divorce, infidelity, and even suicide. It’s time to talk about ou...
2021-03-2652 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsPelvic Body Love with Jana DanielsonSend a textIf the quality of our relationships is directly related to the quality of our lives, have you ever wondered why we are so resistant to learning the skills we need to improve them? Join Tom and Staci Bartley for this week’s show for answers and fascinating conversation.“When we think about our pelvis and our relationships at the same time, typically the next thought for most of us is sex, right? Actually, believe it or not, the muscles of our pelvic floor affect so much more than just our ability to be intimate with our...
2020-12-0454 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsThree Men & A Woman: A Surprise JourneySend a textom and I join together with our immediate family this week. And when we say immediate family, we mean the people we live with. Our home life is much different from the typical modern day family so many of us are familiar with. How? Tom and I live with his two brothers. You might be saying to yourself like so many do...wait, Staci you live with three men? Yep, I sure do! The four of us have chosen to come together today to share with our listeners the real deal on what it has...
2020-11-2755 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsSay What You Mean To SaySend a textIn the world of relationships, bad communication is often the main thing we blame when things are falling apart. Do statements like, “he just won’t talk,” and “all she does is nag…” sound familiar? The truth is, communication is a factor, but it is far from being the major culprit of destruction we believe it to be in our relationships.Join Tom & Staci Bartley along with their guest, Jennifer Brown, a communications consultant and trainer, this Thursday. Together, they are going to help you better understand the people you love most, and unveil the first thing...
2020-11-0655 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsWhen It Comes To Love…take A Breath, Clear Your Breath, And Own Your VoiceSend a textVoices aren't just for talking anymore. The use and expression of our voices help us to pursue our dreams, take a stand, and love wholeheartedly. How? Our voices are the key to helping us gain the courage to show up for life. We do this when we show up for ourselves, show up for others when it counts, and heck, show up for love! Your voice (yes yours) has the power to provide you with courage and self-confidence. This week's guest, Kyle Martin, is a musician who used his voice to beat out over 30,000 men...
2020-10-3053 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsSometimes What Hurts the Most Can’t Be Seen. And what helps the most… anyone can do.Send a textMental health challenges don’t all look a certain way. They affect people in all demographics and in all parts of their lives. What do you do when someone you love finds themselves struggling with with their mental health? What are the best ways you can be there for them without becoming exhausted and resentful...or thinking, ”why can’t you just pull your sh*#t together!”The reality is: there is a lot you don’t know behind a persons forced smile, a distracting joke, or the appearance of a “perfect” life.Join us this week as T...
2020-10-1655 minLove Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsDebut Show- Anybody Got A Love Story C'mon - We All DoSend a textAnybody Got a Love Story? C'mon-We all do!We humans are suckers for an awesome love story, but have a difficult time talking about and embracing our own. Today, Tom and Staci get real, and raw about their personal story, (btw-its messy) in the hopes of inspiring you to accept and love your own.Oh and one more thing...because this is their first show, Tom and Staci will take some time and introduce themselves to you, and also share why gathering together in the love shack is long overdue.
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