Empty Nesting & Simplicity in a Stressful World – Danielle LaPorte – 373

We all can’t deny the world is in a precarious place these days for many reasons. So what are some things we can do to improve the state we’re in?

I talk in this week’s podcast episode with author and speaker Danielle LaPorte, whose calm demeanor and beneficial guidance on subjects like parenting, relationships, love, and simplifying will make you think about what you can do to change your world.

Take a listen to the episode and see what you think.

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The Most Important Question to Ask to Determine if You Are Compatible – Jayson & Ellen – 372

Are you and your partner really compatible? How can you know for sure? Well, there’s another way to look at it—a better question to ask yourself. It’s important, and it can be the determining factor in the success or failure of your relationship. So what’s that question? Ellen and I talk about it in this week’s episode… check it out for yourself!

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Yoga, Personal Growth, & Relationships – Lara Heimann – 371

Could a yoga practice benefit your closest relationships? In this week’s episode, Ellen and I do a joint interview with Lara Heimann, physical therapist and creator of the unique LYT Yoga® method. Listen to the episode to hear Lara’s take on where yoga fits into your personal growth, mental and spiritual health, and your relationships.

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The Problem with Masculine/Feminine Frames About Relationships – Jayson & Ellen – 370

Society teaches us that certain traits should go with certain genders, and we have traditionally been programmed to accept those—but in reality, they aren’t always accurate. Not to mention one person’s idea of a trait that’s traditionally masculine or feminine won’t be the same as another’s. So how do we reframe the way we think about masculine/feminine traits and roles in relationships, regardless of gender identity or relationship preference? Check out this week’s episode to find out what Ellen and I have to say.

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Reflections on Relationships & COVID From Two Relationship Elders – Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen Hunt – 369

You gotta admire those older couples who have been married for a billion years and still seem blissfully happy. It seems pretty amazing and inspiring. But if you ask them, they’ll surely tell you they’ve had their issues—maybe even some significant ones. In this week’s episode, I talk to Harville and Helen, who have been married for quite a while, but they almost got divorced. They’ve been teaching couples how to do relationships for many years—and learning a ton as they go. Listen to the episode to hear the valuable ground they cover and how they reversed their decision to divorce. 

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