Delightfully Dharmic

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the challenges of dating and provide insights from the Gottman Method to help listeners navigate the complexities of romantic relationships. We emphasize the importance of building a strong friendship as the foundation of a healthy romantic relationship. Practical tips include active listening, expressing gratitude, and engaging in shared activities. Co...

Send us Fan Mail Adulting can be tough, and one area where we feel the pinch is in forging friendships. Dr. John Gottman, the guru of relationships, has spent years unraveling the secrets behind successful connections. We're borrowing a page from his book to explain why making friends as grown-ups can be as elusive as finding a unicorn at a crowded mall! 

Send us Fan Mail John Gottman's 7 principles for making marriage work are a set of guidelines that can help couples build and maintain healthy relationships. In this episode we offer some ways that you can use these principles to build a healthy relationship.  By incorporating these principles into your relationship, you can build a strong foundation of trust, intimacy, and mutual respect. It...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss our Asian heritage in this episode to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Keilani shares her struggles with identity in being a minority in a place that lacked diversity.  For our advice segment, we discuss making friends as an adult.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the traits and characteristics of highly sensitive people. Some might refer to them as empaths. Keilani shares her experiences of being a highly sensitive person. And James takes a while to understand. We also offer advice to a listener about his relationship pains.

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel stuck in a rut? There are probably various reasons for that. In this episode, we explore some of the common root causes for "stuck-ness", share our own experiences with being stuck, and some ideas and insight on how to get unstuck.

Send us Fan Mail This was an impromptu recording about a very important topic. We felt that it needed its very own special episode. There will be future episodes going further in depth on the topic of suicide. But this was a candid moment where we shared some of our experiences, observations, and insights on suicide.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the complexities of healing and grief. We offer some advice on how to self heal from pain, trauma, and addiction. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the concept of self-awareness and provide tips on how to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they impact the world around you. We discuss the benefits of self-awareness, including increased emotional intelligence, better decision-making, and improved relati...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode where we will be discussing Dr. John Gottman's concept of Love Maps and how to implement these ideas to reignite your relationship. Dr. Gottman is a world-renowned relationship expert who has spent decades studying what makes relationships work and what causes them to fail. His research has resulted in the creation of several tools and techniques that...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the key characteristics of a narcissist and how to recognize them. We also discuss the different types of narcissism, the causes of narcissism, and the effects it can have on both the narcissist and those around them.

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of our series on self-esteem.  In this episode, we discuss the inner battles we have with ourselves and ways to navigate that. We discuss the two wolf parable but before all of that we talk about Keilani possibly changing her name.

Send us Fan Mail Self-esteem is a crucial aspect of our mental and emotional well-being. It influences our confidence, self-worth, and how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. But what is self-esteem, and how can we build it? In this episode, we explore the concept of self-esteem and its importance in our daily lives. We discuss the factors that contribute to low self-esteem, including n...

Send us Fan Mail Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by setting extremely high standards for oneself and striving for flawlessness in one's performance or achievements. While it can drive individuals to succeed, it can also be associated with negative outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Perfectionists often have a strong fear of failure and may struggle with self...

Send us Fan Mail Keilani got a haircut! Which is very appropriate to the conversation, because we focus on the head and then the rest of the body (how's that for a segue?). In this episode, we discuss the physiological aspects of mental health. Stress hormones, breathing, and our own personal experiences in how we deal with them. Also, James apparently has a zombie foot fetish? You'll ju...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Keilani presents a topic that she has extensive insight and experience with - Healthy relationships. We talk about toxic characteristics, symptoms of a "healthy" relationship, and so much more. James opens up a lot about his biggest failure and we get a look into some true vulnerability. If you have a topic you'd like advice on or for us to discuss...

Send us Fan Mail It's our first episode! So much hard work, planning, and dreaming went into making this a reality. We are so excited you're here and on this journey with us. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Also follow us on YouTube.com/@delightfulpod for bonus content and material. Again, thank you so much for joining us. We love you and look fo...