Episode 05: Relationship Success Patterns

Success in modern relationships requires new focus and understanding.

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Drawing form those that have gone before us is of limited value as the world around us is constantly changing.

This podcast focuses on looking at some of the patterns of behaviour that create success in our romantic relationships.

Drawing inspiration and knowledge from people like Esther Perel a 30 year veteran in couples counselling and author of  Mating in Captivity (Unlocking Erotic Intelligence) to provide supportive insights into relationship success.

This episode aims to bring some new focus, and challenge outdated assumptions.

Episode 04: Understanding Emotional Bids

Emotional Bids are the ways in which we reach out for emotional connection from others.

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It is a central component to why any relationship with another can continue to grow or dissolve.

Emotional Bids go back and forth between individuals all the time and how you respond or others respond to you is vital to relationship health. Knowing this essential concept can support your intimate primary relationship, business relationships and friendships.

Emotional Bids are part of the work of relationship researcher Dr John Gottman, author of the book The Relationship Cure written with Joan DeClaire. 

Anyone wanting to create better connections in their lives need to know about managing Emotional Bids.

Episode 03: Tips for Productive Disagreements

Having healthy fight form reduces stress and preserves relationships long term.

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Arguments, fights and disagreements are a part of life. When we are in stimulating, challenging environments and relationships different points of view arise.

Through knowing how to disagree and not getting stuck on what we are disagreeing about we can emerge from this moments renewed, rather than frustrated and toxic.

Learning how to have more productive disputes is so valuable to continued forward momentum in relationships and business.

Episode 02: Setting Boundaries

Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is profoundly valuable.

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Boundaries set the parameters of what we deem acceptable and unacceptable behaviour when dealing with others. This episode looks at boundaries and understanding more about how to be skilful in setting them. 

When we have functional boundaries our connections with others improve and our stress levels reduce. Special mention to Addictions specialist and author of the book "Set Yourself Free" Shirley Smith whose work focuses extensively on the subject of Boundaries.

Episode 01: Absolute Yes!

How do we decide to spend our time?

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Episode 1 is aimed at providing a strategy for helping to decide what project, activity or people you are going to devote your precious time to engage in. The concept of Absolute Yes or Hell yes comes from the extremely successful entrepreneur and author Derek Sivers as a method for selection of future projects.