Embrace the Mud

Today's quickie episode is a short and spontaneous share of some thoughts that came out of a conversation that I had with myself about my approach to my own relationship and in particular my mindset towards caring for my relationship and nurturing my bond with my husband. I realized I needed a mindset adjustment and I wanted to share about it with you. I think it's a mindset shift every couple nee...

So much of the disappointment experienced in relationships stems from unmet expectations. When it comes to getting your needs met, it's fair to expect your partner to participate and hold up their end of the agreements you make as a team. In today's episode we discuss what it looks like to take a responsible and mindful approach to creating healthy expectations and how doing so can promote more pe...

In part 3 of the series Dealing With Unmet Needs, we are talking about 2 foundational aspects of getting your needs met adequately and consistently in your relationship: taking care of your own needs and helping fulfill your partner's needs. Very often we are so focused on getting our own needs met, we don't realize that we aren't fulfilling our partner's needs and they are also focused on getting...

Dealing with unmet needs can be frustrating and confusing and so can knowing exactly how to let someone know what it is you need from them in a way that gets heard and understood. In this episode of the Embrace the Mud Podcast we are continuing our 4 part series, Dealing with Unmet Needs, and we’re focusing on what it looks like to clearly communicate your needs to a partner or other person in you...

This is part 1 of the series Dealing With Unmet Needs where we are talking about unmet emotional needs in relationships and how to deal with a situation where your needs are not being fulfilled in your partnership or another relationship. In this episode the focus is on the importance of being clear on what your needs actually are, how to find that clarity, and how to take ownership of what you ne...

You will hear me say the term secure-functioning relationship a lot on the Embrace the Mud podcast, but what exactly does secure-functioning mean? In this episode I define what secure-functioning is, share how I learned about it, and give an introductory view of what it looks like.  Sources: The 10 Commandments For a Secure-Functioning Relationship The PACT Institute Dr. Stan Tatkin

If you are struggling in a broken relationship and find yourself wondering if it’s possible to turn things around and heal things between you and your partner or spouse, I share some insights, thoughts, and ideas in this episode that will help you get some perspective. Reflecting on my own relationship breakdown and what it took to restore the connection and rebuild our bond, I talk about the key...

How do you show up in your relationships and why do you show up that way? In this episode I'll share 3 powerful questions you can ask yourself in order to enhance your awareness around how you think and behave in relationships. I'll also talk about 3 different assessment tools that can be helpful for thoroughly answering these questions and learning how to move into healthier and more productive w...

In today's episode you'll get the rundown on what this podcast is all about and why you should listen to it faithfully. You'll find out: The purpose of this podcast Who this podcast is for What themes and topics will be covered in future episodes You can find more content created by your host, Dara Poznar, on the Embrace the Mud blog and on Instagram .