Do you feel lost when it comes to healing family issues or dealing with a resistant partner?
This week’s episode features Annie Lalla, a podcast fave, and we discuss these issues plus the dojo of partnership, spiritual narcissism, channeling conflict into growth, and more. Annie has done some deep healing with her family, so she’s got a wealth of wisdom to share. You won’t want to miss this!
Check out the episode here.
How much intimacy can you tolerate?
To dig into this and understand what you might be avoiding, listen to this short ten minute podcast.
https://www.jaysongaddis.com/how-much-intimacy-can-you-tolerate/
There‘s one mistake I see many parents make. They try to shield their kids from any challenge & failure. But as a consequence, they never learn to deal with frustration and give up at the slightest sign of resistance instead.
In this week‘s episode, teacher, author, and parenting expert Jessica Lahey joins me in a deep discussion about parenting. How can we make kids succeed? Why is intrinsic motivation so important? And what is Jessica‘s number one advice for parents?
If you‘re curious to find out, listen here.
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Do you really know yourself?
Being self-aware is essential to unfold your full potential and make the right decisions in life.
In this week's episode, Erin Claire Jones and I talk about what human design is and how it can help you on your journey to achieve strong, meaningful relationships.
If you're curious to find out what Erin has to say and want to deepen your self-awareness, listen here.
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In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Tina Bryson on how to take back the power in your relationship with your child by setting boundaries. Dr. Bryson explains resilience comes from not bailing your child out when things aren’t going their way. It’s better to go through that difficult moment with them. If you want to have a game plan for your child’s next tantrum, this episode is for you.4:15 Introducing Tina Payne Bryson and her new book.
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Have you ever found yourself putting on a mask to fit in? Were you afraid others might notice and call you out? If so, you‘ve experienced Impostor Syndrome – the fear of being exposed as someone you‘re not, just like an impostor.
In this week‘s episode, you‘ll learn why we experience it, what it means for your relationships and how you can start overcoming it today with the Two-Step Action Plan.
If you‘ve suffered from Impostor Syndrome (or still do), this is life-changing for you. Take a listen.
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How do you set healthy boundaries? Boundaries are essential to draw a clear line between what‘s ok for you and what‘s not. Without them, you‘ll sooner or later end up feeling exhausted, hurt, or even resentful towards your partner. In this week‘s episode, I talk with licensed psychotherapist and author Terri Cole about codependency and how you can overcome it by being a „boundary boss“. If you want to find out, listen here.
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Have you ever wanted to say something, but decided not to say it because you were afraid to?
This week’s podcast features Kimberly Ann Johnson, we’ll talk about how to own our own space as people and learn to communicate better. We also talk about how our physiology affects our connections and reactions to things in relationships especially with things that cause conflict.
Lots of deep stuff here take a listen!
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Have you found yourself feeling completely disconnected from meaning in your life? If so, you definitely need to check out this week’s podcast. It’s all about finding meaning in your life through relationships.
There’s meaning in conflict, suffering, and just about every experience you have. Take a listen.
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How can you get back together with your partner after breaking up?
As you will discover in the podcast, getting back together with your partner as a team takes commitment, honesty, and a sincere willingness to communicate without placing blame.
If you want to know how to get back together after a breakup as a team, go ahead and take a listen.
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Did you know there are only 5 types of fights you can have in your relationship?
The causes for them are more deeply rooted than you think… It’s true - if you want to be successful in your relationship you need to know how to identify them and work through them with your partner. In this episode, I explain the 5 most common types of arguments couples have and how to overcome them. If you want to restore peace in your relationship this episode is for you.
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Are you aware of all the benefits meditation provides—both for yourself and for your relationships?
This week, I talk with meditation teacher and author Sharon Salzberg about all the impacts of being with, loving, and being aware of yourself.
With 47 years of study and experience, Sharon shares from her wealth of knowledge with me, and it’s very enlightening. You’ll want to hear what she has to say.
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This week, Devorah Heitner and I talk about kids, privacy, and screen time. Especially during the pandemic, it’s important to find a balance between getting things done, connecting with others, staying creative...and not going overboard digitally. Finding that balance is difficult enough for adults in this “new normal,” and we have to think about kids as well. As someone who has done a lot of research in this area, Devorah can provide great insights and tips, so you won’t want to miss this episode.
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Did you know there are only two ways to end a relationship? It’s true—just two. And whether you’re the one initiating the ending or you’re the receiver of the break, the way you handle it can reveal a lot about the person you are. In this week’s podcast, I discuss the best ways to deal with a relationship’s end, plus some ways to reframe the situation into something that can help you in the future.
This applies to any relationships: work or business, friendships, teams...it doesn’t have to be your partnership.
If you’d like to know what can help you avoid disastrous relationship endings, take a listen.
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This week, a very close friend Keith Kurlander joins me in a very inspiring discussion on mental health and overcoming mental illness.
His story is beyond incredible. Seriously.
I’ve actually never met anyone that has overcome mental illness so successfully. Keith is a true warrior.
And, he’s a solid guide for others too. If you or someone you know struggles with mental health issues, this is a must-listen.
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In this week’s podcast, my wife Ellen and I answer a common question:
What do we do with this person who is saying they don't need anything?
We posted a short video on this, and it received so many comments we thought we’d elaborate. Listen in as we unpack this question and give you tips on what to do.
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Ever wonder what our Relationship Coach Training (RCT) students go through to become relationship coaches? Curious to know what you can gain from taking RCT?
In this week’s podcast, seven RCT students, who are halfway through the course, share their personal experiences and offer insight about their journeys in becoming a relationship coach.
During this conversation, I felt my heart expand many times. It’s so incredible what these students are experiencing. This group is pretty dynamic as they all come from different walks of life and career backgrounds.
I asked them some questions on how the RCT course has helped them with their current relationships and parenting, how it influenced their self-growth and what their aspirations are after they finish the course and become relationship coaches.
We got into a very candid conversation that you do not want to miss. Here’s one of the other questions I asked them:
What is your biggest takeaway so far in this course?
If you want to know the answer to this question and curious to learn what this group of RCT students is gaining from the course, I invite you to listen to the podcast.
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How do you deal with past traumas that get triggered in your daily life? Are you unsure why certain interactions in your current relationship get you so upset?
This week, trauma legend Dr. Peter Levine joins me in a discussion where we dive deep into how his somatic experiencing method helps with the healing of trauma and other physiological and stress disorders.
If you’re interested to learn about a body-oriented and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, I invite you to listen to this one.
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Ergos Institute (his primary company now): SE student Master Classes, Public Courses, and FREE SE resources: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/ergos
Somatic Experiencing Institute: 8-module Professional SE training, Intro to SE, and educational webinars: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/se-trauma-institute
What happens when someone you care about gets difficult to handle? Let's say they raise their voice at you or give you the silent treatment. Whatever triggers you, you get upset because they're behaving in an upsetting way.
So, how do you deal? What do you do? Our reaction speaks volumes about how we do relationships.
In this week’s podcast, I answered this question from one of our listeners' posts in The Relationship School Facebook group:
Can you explain the distinction between being calm and regulated?
If you want to know the answer to this question and get tips on how to self-regulate, I invite you to listen to my new podcast.
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Our modern society presents us with the mythology that answers these philosophical questions like "Who am I?" or "What’s my purpose in life?” But once we answer all those questions through the story of separation, then what is the alternative? What does interbeing mean to you?
This week, author Charles Eisenstein, joins me in a very interesting discussion on how his journey of personal growth played an important role in his development and influenced his body of work on separation and interbeing.
Much of Charles' work draws on ideas from Eastern philosophy as he lived in Taiwan for nine years. The main goal of his work is to make you become aware of your own "story of interbeing.” If you’re interested in interdependence and your connection to the world, you’ll want to check the podcast:
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If you’re single and dating, are you tired of all the dating apps in our swipe-right culture? This week, John Kim LMFT, better known as the Angry Therapist, joins me in a very interesting discussion about his life after getting divorced that transformed his journey in becoming a therapist and coach.
We also talked about John’s new book, “Single On Purpose: Redefine Everything. Find Yourself First.” He wants you to prioritize your relationship with yourself and live a more meaningful life. If you’re interested in dating and relationship tips, you’ll want to check this podcast.
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Did you know I took my son on a 5-day father’s son wilderness survival trip a few months ago?
It was so amazing. And, did you also know connecting with nature by just taking a brisk walk at your local park is good for improving your mental health and emotional well-being? Just stepping away from my phone and laptop for 5 days was the kind of digital detox I needed.
Back when I was lost in my life, nature was always there for me. Nature is a big family value of ours. That’s why I wanted to take my son on this powerful trip. Good nature time, good father-son bonding time. Our guide on the trip was so solid, I wanted to have him on the podcast to share more of why it’s so key to get outside. This guy has a ton of experience and it was so great to jam about nature, connection, and purpose.
If you’re interested to know how immersing in nature can expand your awareness and find your true calling, you’ll want to check out the podcast.
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As 2020 winds down, what are you hoping to see what happens in the new year with your relationship? Maybe you want to rekindle the romance. Or maybe you want to start a family.
Whatever your hopes and dreams are for the new year, in this podcast, my wife Ellen and I give you four important questions to start the new year.
Here is one of the questions: Why are you together? In other words, what is the purpose of your relationship? Listen in as we unpack this question along with the other three.
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Did you know the longest study conducted by Harvard University on human behavior found that the single biggest determining factor of a well-lived life was based on the quality of relationships the participants had?
In today’s podcast, I give a few more examples of human behavioral studies showing how relationships affect the overall quality of life. I also give tips on how moving forward with your relationships with yourself and others are going to fit into all the challenges that lie ahead in the new year.
Ever wonder what makes a successful couple? This week, my wife and I welcome back a returning guest Christine Hassler (and her partner!).We hosted this fun Q&A related to growth in relationships, marriage & raising kids.
Here’s one of the questions we answer in this podcast: What should I do if I'm growing, but my partner isn't? If you want to know the answer to this question, I invite you to listen to this interesting podcast.
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https://stefanossifandos.com/
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