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Relationship School Podcast

Learn street level, practical tools to have better relationships from a real dude who is a solid husband and father. Jayson Gaddis, founder of The Relationship School, interviews couples, experts, neuroscientists, therapists, coaches, and everyday people to help you have the best relationships possible. Watch your long-term partnerships, family relationships, friendships, and work relationships get better. Jayson offers a fun action step at the end of each episode. Let's do this people! Let's learn how to love bigger! The world needs it.
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Now displaying: October, 2017
Oct 26, 2017

I used to try really hard to get people to think I was a good guy. This is another version of the "nice guy syndrome."

And, it had a big cost.

If you are a nice guy, or you are with a "nice guy" you're going to want to listen to this one because it's quite possible the "nice guy" thing is going to really damage your relationship over time (If it hasn't already).

Here are a few of the highlights:

SHOWNOTES

      • About Robert [6:00]
      • How does someone become a Nice Guy? [11:00]
      • Robert’s definition of a Nice Guy [12:00]
      • The paradox of Nice Guy Syndrome [13:00]
      • The cultural belief that ‘masculine is bad' [25:00]
      • The trap of disowning the masculine [28:00]
      • Tips for increasing self-worth [34:00]
      • How to stop people-pleasing [36:00]
      • How to meet your own needs [42:00]
Oct 24, 2017


Dan Savage is known for his criticism of monogamy. But what is he missing and why does he think it's a disaster waiting to happen? Listen as Jayson takes a swing in Dan's direction.

 

SHOWNOTES: 

Introducing Dan Savage 1:30

Dan Savage on why monogamy does not work 3:00

Is every monogamous relationship a disaster waiting to happen? 5:30

The potency of 'leaning in' 7:00

Monogamy as an expression of learning to love 9:00

Oct 19, 2017

If you are serious about not dating another narcissistic man, and you are an awesome woman over 40, 50, or 60, this episode is for you. My guest Bobbi Palmer, of "Date like a grown up" has some great advice for how to stay true to you and get what you want.

SHOWNOTES

  • About Bobbi [10:00]
  • How Bobbi met and married the man of her dreams within 6 months [13:00]
  • Getting clear on what matters and what doesn’t [15:00]
  • Talking politics, religion, family and finances on the first date [17:00]
  • How people hide from love behind their careers [20:00]
  • About the ‘Narcissistic Guy’ [28:00]
  • 3 Principles of Dating Like A Grown-Up [36:00]
  • The challenge for older women who are dating [45:00]
Oct 11, 2017

Do you ever wonder if your relationship pain is guiding you deeper into whatever you need to heal yourself? What kind of relationship do you have with God? With reality? In this fun interview, Andrew Harvey explores how you can create evolutionary love that is much bigger than the "you" you know yourself to be. Hang on for a wild ride as Andrew takes you into a sacred outlook on how relationships work and how they can serve your soul's calling.

SHOWNOTES

  • Andrew’s definition of true love [10:00]
  • Why is love hard? [11:00]
  • 3 ways to build and cultivate true love [13:00]
  • ‘The shadow’ and an exercise in shadow-work [20:00]
  • Taking responsibility for disowned parts of yourself [27:00]
  • Advice about purpose for when you’re feeling lost in life [28:00]
  • The role of suffering on a spiritual path [37:00]
  • A quote by Rumi [39:00]
  • What is the most important thing people need to learn in relationship? [41:00]
Oct 9, 2017

What Does ‘Do the Work’ Actually Mean?

1:30 Defining ‘doing the work’ 3:00 Developing the self 4:00 What is the inner child? 5:30 How long must we work on the ‘inner child’? 

Oct 5, 2017

Loyalty is essential in a long-term partnership. Is loyalty different for gay couples? What honest conversations and boundaries are you both talking about? In this episode my guest Jean Malpas has some excellent tips for addressing these concerns and for giving your partner the benefit of the doubt.

SHOWNOTES

  • Understanding cisgender and transgender [2:00]
  • At what age do people start to identify with their gender? [4:00]
  • An issue that comes up for any couple, gay or straight [8:00]
  • What’s ok and what’s not ok in an open relationship? [11:00]
  • What is the one essential factor in a successful relationship? [14:00]
  • Is there a difference between gay & straight couple relationships? [15:00]
  • Being mindful about areas of shame in relationship [21:00]
  • What is “minority stress”? [22:00]
  • Advice for couples who are struggling in relationship [33:00]
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