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Relationships Let's Talk About It!235. Don’t Lose Yourself in Your RelationshipsYvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice-empowering workshops, and she co-facilitates couples retreats and workshops with me. Not losing yourself in a relationship is about maintaining your autonomy, self-worth, and unique identity while building a shared life with someone. It’s the art of...2025-04-2956 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!220. 6yr Podcast Anniversary Celebration with My WifeThank you all for listening and journeying with me these past six years! In this episode my wife, Rainbow and I talk about how doing this podcast has affected our relationship over the last six years. We discuss ways that we have grown, been challenged and worked together in this project. We also talk about how compatibility is navigated in our relationship. Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the...2024-09-241h 11Relationships Let's Talk About It!200. Feeling Seen and Heardn this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retreats that she co-facilitates with me. The longing to be seen, heard and considered is normal and...2023-12-0554 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!186. Compromising in a RelationshipIn this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retreats that she co-facilitates with me. We talk about how to compromise in a relationship. What makes...2023-05-2354 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!178. Giving Your Partner the Benefit of the DoubtIn this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retreats that she co-facilitates with me. One definition of benefit of the doubt is “to believe something go...2023-01-3152 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!171. Repair is Key to Relationship SuccessThe idea of “repair attempts” in a conflict has been especially important in understanding what matters about the way that couples manage conflict. John Gottman, (relationship expert and researcher) describes repair attempts as “any statement or action — silly or otherwise — that prevents negativity from escalating out of control.” An argument can be avoided and hurt feelings diffused by using repair attempts. If done successfully, they can help de-escalate conflict and keep things from getting out of hand. In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where...2022-10-1847 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!163. Can We Agree to Disagree with Our PartnerAgreeing to disagreeing may be essential in our relationships. We also need to know to how to work effective compromises when we differ. Getting away from the negative mindset of “right” and “wrong” is essential. Disagreeing in fact is beneficial in healthy relationships if done correctly. Disagreeing can provide an opportunity to address issues, get insights and understandings and most of all can strengthen intimacy. In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the plane...2022-06-2851 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!161. The Influence of Color On Your RelationshipsMany people don’t realize but colors can have an effect on our moods, emotions and therefore on our relationships. Color is an immediate form of non-verbal communication. Color association is also dependent on people’s innate feelings and experiences, and can have subconscious effects on their decision making as well having influence on how people relate to one another. In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is pass...2022-05-3151 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!155. Having Your Partner's BackWhat does it mean to have your partner’s back? The feeling of emotional safety and the knowing that you can rely on your partner in many ways, especially at time of stress, overwhelm and crises is a cornerstone to this support and safety. Relieving each other’s “load” and lending support is a hallmark of healthy dependence. Emotional safety is also taken away and eroded when partners don’t have each other’s back. In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively...2022-03-0848 min
The Business Of Happiness#129 - Communication and Intimacy with Relationship Expert Pripo TeplitskyIn this episode, host Tarryn MacCarthy chats with Psychotherapist, Pripo Teplitsky about the importance of communication in any relationship, expressing your honest truth, and approaching intimacy with people. So if you’re someone who struggles with expressing yourself in any of your relationships with people, this episode is for you. Pripo Teplitsky is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Coach, and Consultant in private practice in Asheville, NC, specializing in relationship issues. He has worked with thousands of couples and individuals over the last 19 years, helping to improve their relationships while cultivating healthier communication and intimacy skills. Pr...2022-02-2342 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!154. When to Let It GoWe all have held on to conflicts, resentments, arguments, grudges, and anger. The decision of whether to bring up and try to resolve a conflict is a tricky one. When is the right time? How should you do it? What if your partner is not open to talk about it? Is it healthy to just let it go and move on? And if you decide to let go of a conflict, what do you do instead? In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio...2022-02-2254 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!149. Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable IncidentAftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident Most people do not have a good way to process the conflicts and fights after the fact. Typical attempts not only fall flight but most of the time spiral right back into the unproductive and disconnecting experience instead of healing and connecting ways. In this episode my wife Yvonne Rainbow and I explore ways we have and do handle the aftermath of fights or conflicts we experience. We also discuss the modeling that each of us have experienced in our own families of origin to understand some of...2021-12-0758 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!144. The Seasons Within A RelationshipRelationships have their own cycles and phases, somewhat like the seasons in nature. Some of those seasons can be romantic, playful, connecting, family focused, deep understanding. Other seasons can be one of disconnection, grief, lack of understanding. And since we are part of nature our relationships can coincide with the seasons of nature. Each of the four seasons can bring out different energies and ways of being with each other. In this episode my wife, Yvonne Rainbow and I explore some of the different seasons in our 26 year relationship and how we navigated towards acceptance, understanding and...2021-09-211h 01Relationships Let's Talk About It!130. Dealing With WorryWorrying is a natural inclination. It is inherent in every one of us to want to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our possessions from harm. Like other emotions, worrying is an element of the human condition that can transform into a detrimental habit when left unchecked. While worrying can show up in our lives and relationships, fashion designer and Artsy Goddess Studio founder Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky suggests that the key to managing it is to be mindful of our words and emotions when reacting to challenging situations - an insight perhaps derived from our marriage that has seen...2021-02-1658 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!122. Emotional AttunementEmotional attunement is a crucial skill to develop: it enables us to truly understand the people with whom we share moments in our lives, their experience, and their perspective. It allows us to deepen our relationship in a meaningful way. Emotional attunement has allowed the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, to connect with people and easily empathize throughout her life. But while it comes naturally for people like my wife Rainbow, it can be challenging for some to connect with other people on a more profound level. Like all skills, emotional attunement could be honed with...2020-12-1558 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!111. Foundational Trust in Long Term RelationshipsQuestions about the meaning of trust and how couples can establish it in their relationships frequently come up in my practice as a couples counselor. Trust is a cornerstone of long-term relationships. My wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, is a fashion designer, artist, and owner of the Artsy Goddess Studio. In the 25 years I have shared with her, trust - in each other, and ourselves as individuals - has carried us through better or worse. Part of Rainbow’s mission is to help heal ourselves and the world we live in. And sincere apologies, she says, not only bring healing to...2020-09-2955 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!100. Couples AppreciationIf a relationship is a garden, what is the number one thing you could do to make it thrive? You might think it’s sex, but the number one relationship booster is appreciation. Appreciation is the most potent tool couples can use to cultivate their relationship with each other, their friends, and their family. My 25-year-long relationship with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, has grown through mindfully and intently expressing our appreciation. Rainbow is a brilliant artist, designer, and founder of the Artsy Goddess Studio whose practice of appreciation - not only in her relationship wit...2020-07-141h 07Relationships Let's Talk About It!96. The Importance of ApologiesAn apology, meaningfully and thoughtfully given, transforms. It transforms us, empowering us to take ownership of our actions and behavior. It transforms relationships between couples, paving the way for love and intimacy. It transforms relationships between peoples, giving them the courage to take responsibility for the past and standing up for racial equality and justice. These are lessons I keep learning in the life I share with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. Rainbow is an artist, fashion designer, and founder of the Artsy Goddess Studio. Together, Rainbow and I continue to hone our skills in the art...2020-06-1649 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!94. Practicing Self Care In Your RelationshipsIn cultivating a loving relationship, practicing self-care as individuals is as essential as co-creating the relationship itself as a couple. The journey to our inner individual worlds helps us maintain a healthy sense of self that will spring the wellbeing we can bring to our relationship. My wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, is a self-care inspiration. She is a fashion designer, artist, and the founder and owner of the Artsy Goddess Studio. As a creative, Rainbow’s artistry not only manifests in the up-cycled garments and tapestries that she creates but also in how she practices self-care and maintaining a co...2020-06-0258 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!91. Intentions: Setting The Tone Of Your Relationships: Relationships in a PandemicMany people are well-acquainted with the power of intention to manifest their projects, their desires, even their businesses. But intent could be also be taken into our relationships and used to transform us into better individuals, partners, and human beings. At the beginning of our relationship, my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, and I set the tone of our life together by creating our foundations through intent. Rainbow is the founder and owner of the Artsy Goddess Studio. A brilliant artist born and raised in Denmark, Rainbow brings creativity not only in her work but also in our relationship, where...2020-05-1247 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!90. Maintaining Connection Through Conflict: Relationships in a PandemicConflict is a truth for every couple. Every relationship has its fair share of arguments from time to time. While the threat of COVID-19 persists around the world, couples are spending more time in close proximity while quarantined together and find themselves in more bouts of conflict. In fact, my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, and I recently had a special conflict situation. Rainbow is an artist and fashion designer. She is the founder and owner of the Artsy Goddess Studio, where she facilitates voice-empowering workshops and Wisdom Women’s Tents. Today, Rainbow and I share a r...2020-05-0546 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!88. The Need For Patience: Relationships in a PandemicPatience is one of the pillars of our everyday lives that must be cultivated. At a time where uncertainty about our future plagues the air, we can feel an anxiety that could drain our patience. We may feel irascible and get frustrated easily, even with people whom we love. Recently, my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, and I had a bout of impatience with each other and worked through it. After all, we need patience now more than ever, as it will foster the love that will see us through this crisis. Yvonne is the founder and owner of the...2020-04-2145 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!87. Dealing With Grumpiness, Irritability and Defensiveness: Relationships in a PandemicCOVID-19 has disrupted our normal life and confined us into the spaces of our homes. Many people have been isolated in their houses for weeks, and there is a lack of certainty in how long the quarantines will last. This confinement impacts couples, too. Being in constant, close proximity with each other can erode the novelty in their relationships and bring in grumpiness, irritability, and defensiveness. Even my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, and I recently had our own experience with grumpiness and irritability - and made it through. Rainbow is an artist and the founder & owner of the Artsy...2020-04-1457 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!86. Practicing Empathy Is Key To Building Trust: Relationships in a PandemicIn a world disrupted by a pandemic, it may be difficult to express empathy for other people. The unknown can be scary, and we might be anxious about our own finances, health, and survival. Yet, we need empathy for each other now more than ever. How do you practice empathy, especially in a time of distress? My wife, Yvonne (Rainbow) Teplitsky—artist, founder & owner of Artsy Goddess Studio—believes that we need to have empathy for ourselves first to have the capacity to have empathy for others. Today, Yvonne and I discuss the power of cultivating empathy. We il...2020-04-0759 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!85. Navigating Your Relationships: Relationships in a PandemicHuman beings are resilient creatures. Amidst the fear, stress, and anxiety brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, people relate to each other kindly and meaningfully, from checking-in online to singing together on balconies. But social distancing and quarantines can challenge even the happiest and most stable relationships. My wife Yvonne Teplitsky—the founder & owner of Artsy Goddess Studio—and I have been spending time in quarantine together. Like many couples in quarantine around the world, we’ve had our share of ups and downs while sharing this experience. In today’s episode, Yvonne and I share our experien...2020-03-3157 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!82. Letting Go of Family Relationships: Whether Toxic Or NotFamilies are complicated. As much as we want to always be there and support our loved ones, sometimes our relationships could be toxic. It’s difficult to draw a boundary between you and a relative, but how do you know it’s time to cut off ties with a family member? Or how do you know when to maintain the relationship? My wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, the founder & owner of Artsy Goddess Studio, has her own experiences of challenging family relationships where issues and misunderstandings have stacked on one another. In this episode, Rainbow and I answer a li...2020-03-1045 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!75. Dealing With Family Dramas: Standing Up For YourselfEverybody has family dramas. But while no family is entirely healthy, it’s always great to be in a family where there’s less drama. My wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, brilliant artist, founder and owner of Artsy Goddess Studio, hails from Denmark. With my American background and her upbringing from a different culture, we’ve had our share of family drama with our relatives. How can a couple stand up for themselves and their happiness amidst the expectations of their family? In today’s episode, Yvonne and I share how we handled family drama and stood up for the...2020-01-2151 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!65. Time Apart vs. Time Together: What's Healthy?Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is a talented artist who creates tapestries and paintings from a variety of materials. Born and raised in Denmark, she now runs her up-cycled clothes design business in the USA, Artsy Goddess Studio, in addition to facilitating voice-empowering workshops in Black Mountain, NC, co-facilitating couples' workshops with me, and hosting a women’s circle in our home. Yvonne does many things outside of our marriage and remains open and curious about life. Doing her own things means she spends a lot of time outside of our relationship. Spending time apart is as vital as sp...2019-11-1251 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!61. Courage In RelationshipsMy wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Yvonne is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. Yvonne also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retreats that she co-facilitates with me. Today, Yvonne and I discuss the significant role that courage plays in having meaningful and authentic relationships even w...2019-10-1545 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!54. Taking Responsibility In Your RelationshipMy wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is a brilliant artist, originally from Denmark, who creates art such as tapestries, paintings, and other eccentric pieces from diverse materials. She is the owner of Artsy Goddess Studio, an upcycled clothing business using high-quality second-hand clothing. She is also passionate about empowering women to express themselves through the workshops and gatherings she hosts in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Yvonne joins me today to share how we take accountability and responsibility in our relationship and discuss how you can repair your relationships faster through self-soothing. We share a recent story a...2019-08-2745 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!36. Understanding Racism: Relationships are at the Heart of This WorkConnie Burns has been a counselor for three decades, specializing in therapies focusing on trauma and the body. Residing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she is extremely passionate about issues on racism and environment conservation. A combination of the current ideological disconnect in Western society and the ever-looming threat of climate change spurred her into action, as she now takes a more active role in leading discussions on shattering existing racist norms in American society. Connie joins me today to discuss the inherent racism in Western culture, particularly in terms of white supremacy. We share o...2019-04-2340 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!35. HeartShare: Self-Compassion Can Improve Your RelationshipsThere is so much negativity and criticism rampant in the world today that sometimes, the idea of self-compassion feels like nothing more than a distant memory. Even though numerous studies have shown the connection between self-compassion and healthier interpersonal relationships, the notion of being less self-critical somehow proves to be challenging to uphold. With suffering as part and parcel of the human condition, how can we appreciate and develop our own capacity for self-compassion? More importantly, what does it mean to be self-compassionate in the first place? Today, I discuss the meaning of compassion and h...2019-04-1632 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!34. Trust and Company Culture: A Conversation with a Former Fortune 200 CEOBill Morean is the former CEO and Chairman of a Fortune 200 company and a good friend of mine. After studying aviation from Western Michigan University, he briefly worked as a bush pilot in Alaska. In 1978 at the age of 22, after buying a majority stake in his father’s company, Jabil, Bill became the CEO. Over 35 years under his leadership, the company grew from 90 employees at one facility with annualrevenue of $700,000 to a $17-billion organization with 100,000 employees at 60 facilities in 19 countries. Bill joins me today to share stories of how he built a company culture rooted in trust an...2019-04-0951 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!33. Managing Conflict in PartnershipsMy wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, an upcycled clothing design business in Black Mountain. Yvonne empowers women to express themselves and helps them discover and connect with their unique authenticity as the host of women’s gatherings at her home each month and through voice empowering workshops. In addition to her work with empowering women, she also works with me to co-facilitate couple’s workshops designed to support couples and partners while helping them develop deeper connections and stronger relationships. Yvonne joins me today to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of ou...2019-04-0251 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!32. Conscious DatingPhoenix Bartalos is a healer at Blossom and Be, a Nonviolent Communication Coach, a Shadow Work® Facilitator, and a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist among many other training and certifications he has acquired in the previous years. With over 25-years of experience in personal growth, he offers healing services relating to physical, mental, and emotional health throughout the Asheville, North Carolina region. Additionally, Phoenix coaches couples on the foundations of a healthy relationship and helps single people discover and equip themselves on how to open up to others to cultivate conscious relationships. Today, Phoenix and I...2019-03-2644 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!29. Encourage Your Partner's "Deeper" Authenticity Part 2Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is the owner of Artsy Goddess Studio, an upcycled clothing design business based in Black Mountain, NC. She is the facilitator of playful voice empowering workshops at the Light Center Dome in Black Mountain as well as the host of in-home monthly gatherings called the Red Tent Women’s Circle, where she empowers and encourages women to express themselves and deeply connect with their unique authenticity. Additionally, Rainbow also co-facilitates couples workshops with me, where she is passionate about helping and supporting couples and partners to build deep connections and meaningful relationships. Rai...2019-03-0542 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!28. Encourage Your Partner's AuthenticityOriginally from Denmark, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is a remarkable artist that enjoys creating tapestries, paintings, and other things from different materials. She is the owner of the upcycled clothing design business, the Artsy Goddess Studio. Rainbow facilitates playful voice empowering workshops and encourages women to express themselves from a deeper authentic place within by hosting a monthly gathering of the Red Tent Women’s Circle in her home. In addition to being an inspiration to women, Rainbow also helps and supports couples as she works with me in co-facilitating couple’s workshops. My wife, Rainbow, joins...2019-02-2649 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!27. Open Adoption: A Fascinating Story of A Unique Relationship Eydie Kugler is a Certified Life Force Energy Healer, truth guide, and energy practitioner with over 25 years of personal and professional experience. She is the founder of What We Create where she provides her clients the tools to propel forward through their transformational journey. She is passionate about empowering her clients to leap beyond patterns of fear, uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, and physical pain. Eydie is trained in various techniques and practices such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Integrated Energy Therapy (IET), and Chakra Clearing and Balancing. Eydie is also a heartfelt advocate and speaker for adoption awareness. E...2019-02-1941 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!26. HeartShare: Constructive Criticism?You will often see the words disapproval, judgment, and faults when you do a Google search on the definition of the word criticism. Many people believe that offering constructive criticism helps improve and build relationships - whether personal or professional. With the negative words associated with the word criticism, why are we surprised that many relationships fail to achieve their goal of finding solutions to the challenges they encounter? Today, I share what appreciation is and how it is related to criticism. I discuss the big distinction between complaints and criticism, how to test yourself to...2019-02-1229 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!12. The Nature of Confronting PeopleAngela Porter specializes in providing guidance to people with addictions, relational troubles, mental health problems, and codependency issues. Her impressive 25-year career as a professional therapist in California encompasses trauma and addiction treatment, self-care workshops and consultations for therapists as well as international BREEMA workshops for professionals in the medical and healthcare industries. After serving as a Program Director at the New Bridge Foundation’s substance treatment program in Berkeley, she is now a group facilitator at Bayside Marin’s substance abuse treatment program in San Rafael and maintains an active private practice in both San Rafael and Oakland. 2018-11-0648 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!11. HeartShare: Micro Moments in RelationshipsWhen was the last time you sat with your significant other, put down your mobile device, and just focused on your partner and everything you appreciate about them? Or the last time you smiled at a co-worker, waved at an acquaintance, or did a high-five with a friend you haven't seen in a while? What about the last time you shared positive feedback or words of encouragement with a stranger whom you felt needed it? In other words, when was the last time you had a brief but genuine connection — a micro-moment — with another human being? On...2018-10-3037 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!10. Non-Violent CommunicationR010 Non-Violent Communication Steve Torma is the co-founder of The REAL Center, an organization that has been committed to encouraging compassionate relationships since 2007. He is the former President of Earthaven Ecovillage in Black Mountain, NC, and was a core faculty member for The Asheville Tantra School. He has established a thirty-year career of helping countless people find healing, direction, and meaning in their lives through his mastery of Non-Violent Communication (NVC), Radical Honesty, Body Electric, Cuddle Party, Restorative Circles, Permaculture, and Creation Spirituality. Steve joins me today to discuss non-violent communications and h...2018-10-2347 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!09. Setting Boundaries in RelationshipsSetting boundaries in relationships is usually a challenging topic to tackle, and with good reason. Aside from the fact that the very idea of imposing restrictions between yourself and your partner is hard to define, the act itself can be quite tricky to navigate — especially if you’re afraid that you might offend your partner. What many don’t realize is that setting healthy boundaries won’t tear your relationship apart; in fact, it’ll strengthen it, or perhaps even save it. On today’s episode, I break down the details of boundary-setting in relationships, from defining...2018-10-1639 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!08. The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Building Healthy RelationshipsGregg Levoy is anauthor, speaker, and seminar leader. He is the acclaimed author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life, the latter of which is among the Workforce Information Group’s "Top 20 Career Publications". He previously worked as a Behavioral Specialist at USA Today. Currently, he is a regular contributing author and blogger for Psychology Today. He frequently holds workshops about the business, educational, governmental, faith-based and human-potential industries as well as keynote presentations for audiences at prestigious organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Mi...2018-10-0951 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!05. HeartShare: The Art of ListeningOne of the most common complaints in distressed marriages, partnerships, and relationships is that one - or both - people feel as though the other is not really listening to them. Mastering the art of listening is a critical component for improving your communication skills - and ultimately - your ability to deepen your connection with your partner and the people around you. On today’s episode, I discuss the importance of honing your listening skills and how it can impact and improve your relationship with your partner as well as your friends, family, and colleagues. I explain what reflective lis...2018-09-2537 min