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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: September, 2023
Sep 26, 2023

What can you learn from divorced people and what can you learn from people who have been married for a decade or two? What are the main differences? There are two and we cover them in this episode with author Mark Manson. We also explore how Mark navigated a big challenge with his now wife and why self-improvement and self-awareness are so essential to long-term partnership.

 

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  • 1:03 - Episode introduction
  • 4:36 - Mark Manson's backstory
  • 8:52 - Common issues and challenges
  • 10:42 - Healthy boundaries
  • 15:28 - How important is it for couples to have friends outside their relationship?
  • 17:13 - Challenges in marriage and how to get through them
  • 26:04 - Is respect more important than communication?
  • 31:17 - How school ill prepares us for life
  • 33:57 - What can we learn from people who have been divorced?
  • 36:50 - Cultivating self-awareness
  • 40:38 - Mark's preferred methods of introspection
  • 42:54 - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
  • 46:24 - Action Steps

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Sep 19, 2023

Explore the wilderness of Colorado with Jayson and Ellen in this upcoming episode. Their backpacking adventure takes an unexpected turn which leads to thought-provoking insights about human interactions, relationships, and the delicate balance between self-expression and consideration for others. Tune in to this discussion that will inspire you to reflect on your own interactions and the impact of your actions on those around you.

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  • 4:04 - The story of the misattuned camper
  • 11:38 - How our behavior impacts others
  • 17:32 - Why our relationship to others matters
  • 20:34 - Standing for three
  • 21:48 - Keeping each other in mind

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Sep 12, 2023

This week Jayson welcomes back a returning guest and good friend, Mark Divine. Together, they discuss the stages of human development, emphasizing the importance of maturing, resolving emotional issues, and achieving full integration as individuals. They cover diverse aspects, from self-connection to various spiritual paths, authentic leadership, and simplifying life for a more meaningful existence. Join Jayson and Mark for a journey into personal evolution and a reflection on the impact of technology on relationships.

Timestamps:

  • 0:46 - Guest introduction
  • 7:04 - Levels of development
  • 9:33 - The five stages
  • 17:12 - Relational development
  •  20:41 - Four frameworks
  • 25:28 - Working on yourself through relationship
  • 27:34 - Spiritual development
  • 30:56 - Doing relational work as a man
  • 36:18 - Moving from doing to being
  • 39:14 - Is distraction a defense mechanism?
  • 41:56 - Being present with your kids
  • 45:11 - Digital distractions
  • 51:51 - Making Integral Theory digestible
  • 54:59 - Dissolving polarity
  • 58:46 - Escaping the maze of victimhood
  • 1:02:17 - What are Mark and Jayson up to currently?
  • 1:05:54 - Action steps

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Sep 5, 2023

Join Jayson and Ellen as they discuss insights from a transformative two-day retreat. From conflict management to embracing the unknown, they uncover using relationships as a path to self-discovery. Tune in for an authentic journey of growth that reshapes your view on human connections.

Timestamps:

  • 2:28 - What happens on a two day retreat with Jayson?
  • 9:53 - Accepting challenges as learning experiences
  • 13:20 - Don't lose your relationship to yourself
  • 16:31 - What does Buddhism have to say about ending the cycle of suffering?
  • 21:06 - What is The Path?
  • 23:37 - What makes relationships a good development path?
  • 26:11 - How long does it take for someone to understand relationship as a development path?
  • 28:33 - Action steps

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