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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!203. Heartshare: Following Through on Commitments in Your RelationshipsIn this solocast I talk about the importance of following through on commitments. It’s basically keeping your word. If you say you'll do something, do it. Whether it's taking out the trash, meeting your partner for dinner, or attending their work event, follow through reliably. The key is consistently matching your actions with your words. Follow-through breeds trust and reliability in relationships. Essentially, partners who do what they say they'll do don't just gain trust; they earn it. Their actions give evidence that they are worthy of trust. This firm foundation is key for relationships to go the di...2024-01-2347 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!201. HeartShare: Attitudes of ConnectionIn this solocast I talk about the importance of consciously being aware of the kind of attitude you are putting out and understanding how it influences the quality of connection you want. The focus of a positive and heartfelt attitude of connection helps ease conflict and foster trust and love. This connection is a choice. What do you choose? “small gestures do wonders to build an attitude of connection." ~Pripo Teplitsky Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes HeartShare: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Relationships How to Have the Partner You Mo...2023-12-2641 minRelationships 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 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!198. Heartshare: How Practicing Humility Helps Your RelationshipsIn this solocast I talk about humility and being humble. To be humble or practice humility means to value other people and their opinions without indulging in self-pride. It's the opposite of arrogance, boastfulness and vanity. A humble person does not always have to prove their point, be right, or lead the conversation because they are truly comfortable with who they are. Being vulnerable and showing humility to a romantic partner can allow for better communication and trust to develop in the relationship. “Humble partners are more likely to apologize readily and accept an apology with grace.” 2023-11-0749 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!196. HeartShare: Micromanaging in RelationshipsIn this solocast I talk about micromanaging. Micromanaging in a relationship is when one partner excessively controls or monitors the other partner's actions, often to the point of interfering with their independence and decision-making ability It is a form of control and manipulation when it is a constant in your relationship. Micromanaging often stems from a lack of trust or insecurity. It can also stem from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) tendencies. “Micromanaging in a relationship is unhealthy, exhausting, and will affect your happiness” - ~Pripo Teplitsky Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes Hea...2023-10-1044 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!183. HeartShare: Change Your Behavior by Mentally RehearsingIn this solocast I talk about the importance of mental rehearsal as a skill to change your behaviors and emotional responses. When you mentally rehearse something before it happens, you’re more likely to achieve that desired outcome. By mentally rehearsing an anticipated experience before it happens, you’re actually getting better at the skillset. “The practice of mental rehearsal builds muscle memory, the language of the body” - ~Pripo Teplitsky Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes HeartShare: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Relationships How to Have the Partner You Most Want to Have2023-04-1138 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!177. HeartShare: Balancing Work, Relationships and SelfIn this solocast I talk about the importance of knowing that balancing important parts of our life (work, relationship and self) is not about equality. Your work-life balance will vary over time. The best work-life balance is different for each of us because we all have different priorities and different lives. Balance also requires that we honor our energy. It is important to identify habits, activities, and people that drain our energy. We need to check in with ourselves regularly to make sure we prioritize what’s important to us. “Balance is about being in integrity with your...2023-01-1740 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!175. HeartShare: Turning Relationship Negativity AroundIn this solocast I talk about the importance how to recognize negativity, especially negative sentiment override in your relationships. Especially when you are anticipating negativity from your partner and there is a cloud of that negative bias also then towards them. We therefore distort our view of our partners as well as the situation at times. I also talk about turning that negativity around with positive sentiment override, where you are giving your partner the benefit of the doubt more and there is more positive bids of connection. “The more negativity that is present in your marriage, the...2022-12-2036 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!168. HeartShare: Trust is EssentialTrust goes hand in hand with essential components of a relationship, such as honesty, open communication, vulnerability, and respect, making it of utmost importance. Science proves that trust in a relationship is more essential than love. Building trust in relationships takes time, but being vulnerable with your partner will help the walls come down little by little. In this solocast, I talk about the different ways trust is fed as well as taken away in relationships. “ Relationships dies in lies and thrives in truth.” - Pripo Teplitsky Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes After Betr...2022-09-0635 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!162. HeartShare: Relationship Red FlagsIn this solocast I talk about some red flags to be aware of in your relationships. Not every red flag a sign that the relationship won’t work, but understanding your non-negotiable one will help you to understand whether to stick around or not. So it is important to understand the difference workable differences and non- negotiables. Recognizing our own relationship patterns is key. Do you find yourself repeating the same old patterns or attracting the same kinds of people? Does this person communicate effectively and display emotional awareness and intelligence...and for that mtter do you? ...2022-06-1429 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!160. HeartShare: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your RelationshipsIn this solocast I talk about the importance of your thoughts and how they create the reality of your relationships. The way we think about our relationship and our partner matters. When we start to have judgmental and critical thoughts of our partners we tend to “see” more of this behavior which solidify these beliefs. We need to look at our partners from a different “lens”, one of more positive and appreciative beliefs and thoughts. It is a choice and a habit. How we think about our relationship and our partners is a direct correlation of the reality of what the...2022-05-1728 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 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!152. Listeners’ Q & A: Feeling HeardHave you ever felt not heard or seen by your partner or others? Like the times you believe you are clearly communicating something but the other person does not acknowledge what you are saying, doesn’t understand you, or for that matter disregards you and your wants and needs. Or what about when you hold back your truth or something you need because you are concerned of hurting the other person. And, perhaps you’ve tried everything to not hurt them but to no avail. In this episode, I answer a few questions from you my listeners. Than...2022-01-2530 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!151. HeartShare: Healthy MasculinityThis world is desperately in need of healthy masculinity and all men owe it to themselves to do the work to bring that into fruition. One way is for men to be honest with themselves about their own feelings, needs and desires and to be able to communicate this in connecting and accountable ways. This is a daily practice, one that will lead to intentional self-growth and commitment to change and therefore a pathway to more enriching and healthier relationships. In this solocast, I talk about some of my views on where we need to focus and...2022-01-1135 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!148. HeartShare: Prioritizing Everyday Transitions in Your RelationshipsIn this solocast I talk about the importance of everyday transitions. We have so many of them throughout our day; waking up, leaving the house, coming home, going to sleep, etc. How do you interact with your loved ones during these moments? When we prioritize “showing up” and being present, our connection in those moments feed not only the energy of our interactions but the level of intimacy of our relationships. “Learn to do transitions well in your relationships, they can become the sweetest moments of your day.” - Pripo Teplitsky Related C...2021-11-1628 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!146. HeartShare: The Art of Being Alone With Yourself To Better Your RelationshipsHeartShare: The Art of Being Alone With Yourself To Better Your Relationships In this solocast I talk about the importance of being comfortable with our own company. This is the place we find ourselves remembering what it’s like to be the person we truly are. In being alone we become the witness as well as the gatekeeper of our thoughts and feelings and by doing that get in touch with our inner feelings. If we are good at knowing our inner world, we become better at expressing ourselves to others and our relationships become more authentic....2021-10-1935 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!142. HeartShare: Making Your Relationship A PriorityLife is becoming busier and busier. The further society progresses, the more it seems that we have more to juggle: work, family, friends, education, health, finances, Netflix series, mortgages. Between these and many other modern-day distractions, it’s difficult for many of us to put effort into our relationships - and easy to say, “I don’t have time!” I get it. But we have to understand that cultivating and nurturing our relationships isn’t solely about time. It’s also about keeping boundaries, protecting what’s truly important, and consciously giving your attention to you, your partner, and your relations...2021-08-1734 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!137. HeartShare: How To Be The Partner You Want To BeIf someone asked you to define your perfect partner, how would you respond? Oftentimes, our knee-jerk response focuses on different characteristics and personality traits like ‘I want someone kind, caring, compassionate, supportive, and patient.” But, before we begin to describe our ideal intimate partner - we need to look within ourselves and ask: “Am I being the person I want my partner to be?” and “Am I being the partner I want to be?” The old adage, ‘treat others the way you want to be treated’ rings true in nearly every relationship and - more often than not - the quest...2021-06-0131 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!133. HeartShare: Breaking The Illusions of Love: The Real Work of LoveTwo people meet under some random circumstance, fall in love, experience some disconnection along the way and question their feelings. Realizing they really love each other, the wedding bells toll. Such is the usual plot of a romantic film. By the time the credits roll and the theater lights up, we already have this assumption that they spend the rest of their lives together in blissful matrimony. While we can’t deny that love and romance are beautiful things, these films fail to show the real work involved in maintaining long-term, healthy relationships. Today, I discuss how we...2021-04-0633 minRelationships 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!121. HeartShare: Contempt - The Biggest Predictor of Relationship FailureIf appreciation is the number one relationship booster, what is the biggest thing that can undermine a relationship? The answer: contempt - that pattern of feelings and behaviors that expresses disgust and scorn towards a person or a group of people, ultimately dehumanizing them. The severity of contempt’s impact on people can make it seem like it’s easy to recognize; yet, contempt enters relationships as subtle as poison administered in careful, incremental drops. In this episode, I discuss how contempt can usher a relationship to its failure. I share John Gottman’s definition of contempt and de...2020-12-0831 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!115. HeartShare: People PleasingIt’s natural for us to want to care for the people we love and make them happy. Many of us are also naturally compassionate and find fulfillment in altruistic endeavors. But there is a fine line between being selfless and being a people-pleaser. It’s essential that we discern whether our proclivities towards catering to others’ needs come from an authentic desire to help or from a place of fear and insecurity. In this episode, I discuss the vital role of compassion in realizing our tendency to be people-pleasers and in transforming ourselves and our relationships. I illu...2020-10-2737 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!110. HeartShare: Expressing NeedsWe all have needs. We all have different ways we want our partners to treat us. But sometimes, when we express our needs and wants, it comes out as biting or accusatory, even if we didn’t mean for it to. And instead of getting what we wanted, we are met with defensiveness, if not blame. We can’t control how others receive us, but we can always control how we express our needs to our partners. It falls to us to be open to learning how we can better identify our needs and properly communicate them. In t...2020-09-2231 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!109. HeartShare: "It's Not Fair"Life isn’t fair. So, it’s only natural for us to want things to be just. We do our best to create fairness in different areas of our lives: in the economy, in opportunity, and even in our relationships. In our shared life with our partners, we want things to be 50/50, to be equitable. I am a staunch advocate of cultivating balance, but seeking fairness in relationships is different, and attachment to the idea can negatively impact a couple and their connection. In this episode, I explore why we attach to the idea of fairn...2020-09-1535 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!106. HeartShare: Is Your Relationship Stuck On Autopilot?When something is enduring and permanent, we can often take it for granted. This happens in long-term relationships, too, and when we take it for granted, we assume it will take care of itself. We go full-on autopilot in our relationship, abandoning all semblance of control, and think that by the end of it all, our partners will still be there. There are so many ways that we put our relationship on autopilot - some of them we’re not even aware of until it’s too late. Today, I explore the different ways we go on...2020-08-2534 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!105. A Millennial's Take On Education and WorkMany people from the older generation, or even from my generation, think of younger people in a negative light. They accuse millennials of being lazy, entitled, or disengaged from life - but that’s not at all my experience with them, and it’s not Zander’s experience with his diligent peers, either. My son, Zander Teplitsky, is turning 24, and is spending the summer at home, on break from his studies at Maastricht University in Maastricht, Netherlands, where he is pursuing a degree in science with an emphasis in biology. In this episode, Zander and I explore aspect...2020-08-1859 min
Evolve Ventures#8 | Relationships Post COVID-19 with Pripo TeplitskySend us a textThe New Age of Relationships; where do we go from here? As IF relationships weren't hard enough!!! COVID-19 has hit us all... HARD. We're all trying to get back to this "New Normal," but with so much uncertainty, it's difficult! (But there's hope...) and with that comes repairing all of our existing relationships as we move forward - harnessing the beautiful art of transformation, creating space to build from a new beginning. After all, the only constant we can truly rely on in this world - is change....2020-07-231h 14Relationships Let's Talk About It!101. HeartShare: What Can You Do To Change Your Partner?So often, couples come into my office wanting to change their partner. They highlight how their partner is doing ‘this’ and not enough of ‘that,’ as if they’re returning a defective item and want a refund. Yet, so rarely does change in our partners happen when they’re forced or nagged to do it - at the very least, they’ll only feel forced, controlled, and disrespected. And in trying to change our partners, we forget one fundamental thing: that change must start from within. In this episode, I discuss the essential things you need to practic...2020-07-2143 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!98. HeartShare: Is Love A Choice Or A Feeling?It’s a question I’ve encountered in my practice so many times: is love a feeling or an action? Is it both or more of one than the other? If love is a feeling, is it possible to feel it without taking actions that reflect it? If love is a choice, how do we choose to love our partners, friends, and family over many years of challenges? These are all profound and important questions, for they reflect how we show up in our relationships. In this episode, I discuss whether love is a choice or a feel...2020-06-3030 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!97. HeartShare: Why Is It Hard To Receive Kindness?“It is better to give than to receive.” That’s an adage we’ve all been taught. While giving is indeed a gracious act, we’re not taught how to receive it - which is equally noble. To fully experience, appreciate, and receive kindness is a gift we give back to the giver. Yet, we sometimes struggle to accept gestures of kindness and, in this struggle, we even think that we’re not worthy of generosity. But no matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you did, you are worthy of receiving kindness. In this episo...2020-06-2330 minRelationships 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!93. HeartShare: Men And Emotional HonestyWhen your partner asks you about what you’re feeling, what’s your typical response? Do you attempt to change the subject or joke around? Freeze for a while? Or maybe start blaming your partner? Everyone can find it challenging to open up their inner world of emotions - but a lot of men find it particularly difficult to do. It’s understandable why the topic of emotions and feelings can be puzzling for men. Yet, emotional honesty is a crucial aspect of cultivating intimacy, connection, and trust in a relationship; it’s an essential tool that everybody needs to devel...2020-05-2636 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!92. HeartShare: Stop Playing The Blame GameIf there’s another big contagion going around, it’s blame. Its infectious nature is so profound that it goes back and forth between a couple, trapping them in a cycle of criticism, pain, and disempowerment. No one wins in a relationship that plays the blame game - it has no positive impact on any of the parties involved. It’s sometimes difficult for people to see themselves tethered with the chains of blame, but to be able to co-create a relationship, one must rise to the challenge of letting go of blame and criticism. In this episod...2020-05-1932 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!89. Listener Q & A: Different Processing Styles & Connecting More DeeplyIn many ways, a relationship is like a garden: you need to make a deliberate effort to care for the soil so that plants can have a strong foundation. Whether it’s igniting a spark in the relationship or handling conflicts better, the quarantine presents us with opportunities to connect with our loved ones and understand them more profoundly. It’s our relationships that will get us through this time where the world is filled with anxiety and distress, and it’s become critical now more than ever that we cultivate our relationships. In this episode, I answer...2020-04-2841 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!84. HeartShare: The Fear Of CommitmentCommitment: that big ‘c’ word that causes cold feet for some people. In many ways, it’s a projection of future scenarios that a person creates in their mind. Will their partner change? Will they be able to make decisions for themselves? Will they be able to meet new people and do the things that they like? If you’re someone who constantly asks these questions before entering a relationship, you may have a fear of commitment. But whether you have this fear or not, it’s worthwhile to look inward and meditate on the meaning of commitment and your relat...2020-03-2435 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!80. HeartShare: Understanding JealousyJealousy is a human experience. Whether we were the ones receiving it or the ones feeling it, we’ve all had our fair share of jealous feelings and behaviors. Despite the commonality of this emotion, jealousy could bring on challenges and issues in a romantic relationship that, when aggravated, could create distrust and eventually end the relationship. Couples need to take the necessary steps to overcome jealousy and cultivate a relationship that is connected, open, and loving. Today, I share my thoughts on jealousy, its causes, and its effects. I explain how jealousy can force our partners to...2020-02-2544 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!78.HeartShare: The Goal Of Healthy ConflictConflict is an inevitable part of committed relationships, marriages, partnerships, or even in our relationships with family and friends. Yet many of us avoid it. We don’t know how to properly open ourselves to conflict, let alone handle it properly. But conflict, when managed constructively, can be a source of growth and connection between all disagreeing parties involved. We need to understand and cultivate the tools we can use to transform conflict into a constructive experience. Today, I discuss what makes conflict healthy, how to foster it, and how we can benefit from it. I d...2020-02-1133 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!70. HeartShare: Stonewalling -The Silent Treatment That Blocks CommunicationThere are times in a relationship when a person needs to set boundaries. It could be healthy to take a step back and soothe the emotions in times of anger. But while it’s helpful to ‘take a breather’ during escalated conflict situations, refusing to engage or acknowledge the other person in the relationship is not healthy. Stonewalling, silent treatments, or sulking can be hurtful, and in some cases, manipulative. If there’s no communication, there’s no relationship. In today’s episode, I discuss stonewalling, the silent treatment, and the many reasons people resort to it. I explain ho...2019-12-1730 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!63. HeartShare: Curiosity Can Improve Your RelationshipsWhen you put two people together - people who grew up with different values and belief systems, who lived out different customs and principles - the natural outcome of this human partnership can be both fascinating and frustrating. Each person’s unique experiences can either build up or tear down relationships, depending on whether the people involved would choose to judge or be curious about the other person’s experience. If you take the time to be curious, you would be amazed about how it could change the level of your relationships for the better. Today...2019-10-2935 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!62. HeartShare: Having Privacy vs. Keeping SecretsHonesty and open communication greatly contribute to the health of any relationship, especially intimate ones. Being open can be a struggle for couples who have different expectations about keeping secrets and where to draw the line when it comes to their privacy. Does the mantra “I’ll show mine if you show me yours” establish a healthy foundation of trust in a relationship? What kind of attitude should we have to foster and maintain trust in our relationships to save ourselves from all unnecessary hurt and heartache? Today, I dive into the differences between privacy and sec...2019-10-2232 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 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!60. HeartShare: Relationship Advice: Rethink Giving AdviceIt’s an instinct for us to give advice - whether we are asked for it or not - as we show care and concern for others, especially to those who are close to our hearts. Our intentions may be good, but more often than not, giving unsolicited advice causes more harm than good. Learning how to shift our mindset about showing care and offering help as well as learning other life skills can prove to be more helpful over providing a “quick fix” through unsolicited advice. Today, I discuss the difference between solicited and unsolic...2019-10-0831 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!58. HeartShare: Emotional Availability in RelationshipsKnowing ourselves well involves understanding ourselves so we can be emotionally available in our relationships. It’s about knowing what triggers us to pull back, stonewall, and protect ourselves from the potential pain that was brought about by our circumstances. Being emotionally available to others allows us to establish honest and healthy relationships, even during conflict. Today, I share what emotional availability is and the steps you can take to increase your emotional availability with others. I discuss why people are emotionally unavailable in relationships, how to deal with the challenges associated with it, and wha...2019-09-2439 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!56. HeartShare: Accept People The Way They Are: Yes, Your Partner TooHow do you feel when you constantly see your partner’s things on the floor, the dirty mess in the kitchen sink or the toothpaste pressed in the middle? The better question is - how much do you accept your partner? Accepting your partner, including their good traits and bad ones sounds simple. But, the truth is you do most of the inner work to achieve a certain level of acceptance. Today, I discuss the things we need to accept in our partner and what it means to accept people. I explain how to shift you...2019-09-1030 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!55. Q & A Session With My Daughter-In-LoveMy daughter-in-love, Emma Olyff, is in a relationship with my son, Zander. Currently living in the Netherlands, she is attending Maastricht University with Zander, where she is studying psychology. She is also the founder and jewelry designer at Emwa Jewelry, an artisan jewelry company she started from her passion for handmade jewelry. Today, Emma joins me for a Q & A session about relationships. We discuss the role of guilt when apologizing to others and how to avoid getting pulled in by other people’s emotions to keep your own groundedness. We also discuss why couples sho...2019-09-0353 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!53. A Father-Son ConversationMy son, Zander Teplitsky, is currently living in the Netherlands while attending college at Maastricht University. Zander and his girlfriend, Emma, recently came home to visit over summer break, and we’ve shared so many interesting conversations. Zander joins me today for a father-son conversation about our relationship and how we cultivated our relationship through honesty, communication, and appreciation. We discuss how we continually inspire and motivate each other and why Zander inspired me to start a podcast. We discuss why it’s important for parents to cultivate a level of friendship with their children, the q...2019-08-2042 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!51. HeartShare: Setting Boundaries Without Feeling GuiltMany people struggle to set strong boundaries in their relationships with friends, family, and partners. Setting boundaries can sometimes make you feel guilty for wanting to protect something you value, such as your time, energy, or emotions. You may feel hesitant about setting boundaries with someone you love because you feel it may unintentionally hurt their feelings, but often, the inability to assert your boundaries can leave you feeling used and unappreciated. Today, I discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt. I explain how people-pleasing plays a significant role in our ability to set a...2019-08-0639 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!50. HeartShare: Building Trust in RelationshipsTrust is an incredibly powerful, foundational part of healthy relationships. It is something that must be earned, built, and maintained to build healthy and close relationships. Broken trust is often the underlying cause for many marriages and relationships to come to an end. Once trust has been broken - it can be very difficult to rebuild. So how do you show your partner how much you trust them? How do you maintain and continue to build trust in your relationships? How do you repair your relationship after trust has been broken? To...2019-07-3034 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!47. Dealing With GrudgesAre you guilty of holding grudges? Let’s face it - holding grudges is a common practice for most of us, but it can be detrimental to your relationships as well as your health. Over time, grudges can easily transform into anger, resentment, high stress levels, and even depression. This resentment is often what causes many relationships to end. So how do we deal with and move past the grudges we may have against others to begin the process of healing and moving forward? On today’s episode, I discuss how holdin...2019-07-0930 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!44. HeartShare: What Do We Mean By Commitment?What does the word ‘commitment’ mean to you? When you think about it or hear the word ‘commitment,’ is your initial thought that you’re either committed to something or someone - or you’re not? Is the concept of commitment truly that black and white, with no room for color or gray? To many couples, the word ‘commitment’ is a black and white concept, but what many don’t realize is that the word can mean different things to different people. On today’s episode, I share my thoughts on the word ‘commitment’...2019-06-1826 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!43. Fatherhood: My Kind of YogaBreah Livolsi Parker is a graphic facilitator, authenticity coach, and TEDx speaker who lives by the mantra, “Be who you are… it is so much more than enough.”She is the creator of What’s Right With Me - an audio workbook that is the foundation of her individual coaching sessions and workshops. She is passionate about empowering those around her to fulfill their deepest desires, rediscover their dreams, and unlock their individual uniqueness and innate gifts to truly make a difference in the world. Breah joins me today to discuss why I consider fatherhood as my kin...2019-06-1150 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!41. HeartShare: Transforming the Inner CriticResearch shows that on average, we have about 60,000 thoughts a day. Ever wonder how many of those thoughts help us - and how many actually destroy us? Our inner critic serves the important purpose of being our protector, but what happens when we listen to it too much and allow it to take control of us? And more importantly, how do we break out of that mindset when that happens? Today, I share my thoughts on how to transform your inner critic and the way you think about it. I discuss our conscious a...2019-05-2831 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!40. HeartShare: The Dance of IntimacyWhenever people talk about intimacy, their minds tend to drift automatically towards the sexual kind. However, there is so much more to intimacy than just the physical aspects — and the fact that so many people seem unaware of it means that now more than ever, it’s important to talk about it. After all, it is only through openness and being willing to listen that we achieve true intimacy, whether it’s with our acquaintances, our friends, our family, our significant others, and even ourselves. And so, before learning about how to handle and facilitate intimacy within our relationships, we mus...2019-05-2133 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!30. HeartShare: Emotional Infidelity: Is It Really Cheating?Being in a happy relationship doesn’t mean you stop getting attracted to other people. Attraction is a natural process of life. So, when does the attraction turn into an emotional affair? Is it considered cheating if you have emotional attachments with someone - even without being physically or sexually intimate? Today, I explore what emotional infidelity is and how it is different from sexual infidelity. I share my personal and professional stories of emotional infidelity and how to use them to have a deeper and more authentic relationship. I also share the signs of an...2019-03-1236 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!23. HeartShare: Increase Your Emotional IntelligenceRespect, trust, and honesty are some of the factors that contribute to a healthy relationship. But there is one essential ingredient in the success of any relationship that many do not consider - emotional intelligence. To be able to understand and identify your emotions. To manage them well as you respond to the emotions of others. That beats being the top performer in class or at work because these abilities allow you to impact one of the things that matter most in life - your relationships. Today, I discuss what emotional intelligence (EQ) is and the impact...2019-01-2238 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!22. HeartShare: Talkaholics and How To Deal With ThemHave you ever felt trapped in a conversation with someone who can’t seem to run out of things to say? You start to wonder when the monologue will end so you can carry on with your life and make the most out of your time. If bumping into a talkaholic feels like your time has been stolen from you, then it’s time to speak the truth and be authentic in your encounters. In today’s episode, I explain the different factors that contribute to the making of a talkaholic. I share stories of my inte...2019-01-1534 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!19. HeartShare: The Secret to Love is Just KindnessThe secret to love is kindness -- a very simple concept that many people tend to overlook. Take a closer look at your relationships, for example. When was the last time you made coffee for your husband or gave your wife a back rub? When was the last time you were present and available to listen to what your children had to say? When was the last time you did an unexpected good deed for someone you don’t know just because you want to be kind? When was the last time you ma...2018-12-2538 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!16. HeartShare:Understand and Manage Differences in Your RelationshipsThere’s a common expression that says, “You wouldn’t want to marry yourself!” This expression sounds funny to many, but if you look closely, it expresses a deeper issue people face in relationships. Having differences is inevitable, but whether you choose to be accepting or critical, curious or judgmental, interested or disrespectful towards the other person makes the difference in the status of your relationships. On this episode, I discuss the differences in people’s relationships and how to navigate them through real-life stories and examples. I emphasize the importance of the “how” versus the “what” when...2018-12-0445 min
Relationships Let's Talk About It!13. HeartShare: The Art of ApologyWhen was the last time you said ‘I’m sorry’ and truly meant it? It is often easy to say the words, but to truly feel sorry - to be vulnerable, take accountability, and try to change a bad behavior or habit - it can often prove more difficult. We tend to say ‘I am sorry’ when we feel embarrassed about mistakes or trying to appease another person. The art of apologizing is a critical skill we must learn in order tobuild deep, meaningful relationship with those around us. And while we often try to avoid confl...2018-11-1353 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!01. Introducing Myself: What is ConnectionRelationships are critical for creating a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. They are all around us - from the people we interact with on a day-to-day basis to the animals and nature in our environment. Our relationships are built on the connections we forge with the people, places, and things in our life - whether that be the connections with our friends and family, our pets, or the emotional bonds we tie to items such as heirloom effects that have been passed down from generation to generation. On today’s episode, I share who I am...2018-09-2537 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 minRelationships Let's Talk About It!03. HeartShare: The Power of AppreciationOne of the most powerful ways of showing your love and deepening the connection of your relationships is through the power of appreciation. Research studies have shown that it takes at least five positive interactions in a relationship to every one negative interaction for a spouse, partner, or significant other to truly feel appreciated. Today, many couples struggle to share and receive deep appreciation - for a variety of reasons. So, how can we strengthen the emotional connections we share with our loved ones? How do you begin showing your appreciation for the people around y...2018-09-2548 min