Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide

WHAT IS STRESS? Definition of Stress by Merriam-Webster : Stress is "a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation" and "tend to alter an existent equilibrium." DAMAGE OF STRESS Stress is a common part of our lives, yet it is easy for us to undermine its impact on our well-being and our relationships. In fact, many of us bec...

LISTENER'S QUESTION: "I feel like I have a huge problem with my assertiveness. I am recently married and my wife and I are great together but sometimes our communication falls a little short. I would describe her as being very assertive, not scared to speak her mind or ask for what she wants, which I admire. Me on the other hand I am passive, I keep a lot of my feelings and thoughts to myself, and...

LISTENER'S QUESTION: "My wife and I have been struggling with our 19 year marriage. A year ago we started couples counseling and didn't have much success. We both did a little individual therapy and tried again with EFT couples counseling. The therapist told my wife she really needs to do more work individually to find out what is blocking her. From day one of couples counseling she stated that sh...

GUEST: Sarina Stone is an internationally renowned Medical Chi Kung (Qigong) instructor, Abdominal Massage expert, Natural Health Advocate and author of eight books. After two decades of study in northern Thailand with Tao Master, Mantak Chia, Ms. Stone has developed multiple self-help tools for stress relief, conscious manifestation, physical health and longevity. Known for her light-hearted appr...

GUEST: SARINA STONE Sarina Stone is an internationally renowned Medical Chi Kung (Qigong) instructor, Abdominal Massage expert, Natural Health Advocate and author of eight books. After two decades of study in northern Thailand with Tao Master, Mantak Chia, Ms. Stone has developed multiple self-help tools for stress relief, conscious manifestation, physical health and longevity. Known for her light...

Recently, I watched  The Psychology of Self-Motivation, by Scott Geller , which is a TEDx video. Usually, when I find a piece (article, video, qoute) that I like, I post it to my social media channels and then I move on. However, Scott's points stuck with me. I remember thinking to myself, "why am I continuing to think about this video so much?" It was a wonderful talk, but it didn't strike me as...

Kathryn Foster, Ph. D. is a psychologist in private practice in Ft Worth, Texas. With a masters degree in marriage family counseling and a Ph. D. in Psychology, she has practiced psychotherapy for 27 years. She is also the author of two novels of psychological interest-  Sessions: Memoirs of a Psychotherapist  and  Finding My Way . She has written two nonfiction companion books to The Naked Truth...

WHY DO WE BLAME THE PEOPLE WE LOVE? Most of the time, we are not trying to be mean or hurtful when we blame our partners. Underneath the blame are usually feelings of pain, discomfort, or insecurity, and we don't know how to deal with it. Here are two reasons why we blame in relationship: 1.   It is self-protection.  We want to protect our image, and we try to control how people view us. "It's not...

Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph. D., BC-DMT*, is an evolutionary catalyst and contextual disruptor. She has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for over forty years. Katie has an international reputation as a seminar leader, training professionals from many fields in the core skills of conscious living: authenticity, response-ability and appreciation. She is the co-author o...

5 WAYS COMPLAINING IS DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR RELATIONSHIP Here are 5 Questions to help you identify if complaining is having a negative impact on your relationship: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. 1. IS COMPLAINING HELPFUL? Complaining is often seen as synonymous with venting. When we don't know how to create change, it is easy to want to complain as a way o...

In last weeks episode,  How To Keep Your Relationship Strong (when she is more successful) – Part One , I discussed findings from several research studies that explore relationship dynamics between men and women when the female partner is more successful. I highly encourage you to check it out, so that you have a foundation for this weeks podcast episode. Also, I provided the first two ways to str...

Are men really attracted to successful women? Does a man feel threatened or emasculated when his female partner outperforms him? Is a marriage compromised when the woman is the breadwinner? In the episode, I discuss findings from several research studies that address these questions. Please see links below to access articles and blogs (under "Mentioned"). Here are some main points: Men are attract...

Can you simply have a friendship when you have romantic and/or sexual potential with someone?  Is it a good idea to stay friends with an ex-significant other?  Having a platonic friendship with someone with whom you have romantic potential, sexual attraction, or history with can be complicated for sure. However, it is not impossible. 4 KEYS TO DEVELOPING A HEALTHY FRIENDSHIP (WITH SOMEONE OTHER TH...

Leisa Peterson is a Business EFT expert and Wealth Coach specializing in helping people clear their fear, doubt and overwhelm to create joyful, profitable, authentic and fulfilling businesses. In this episode, Leisa talks with us about working collaboratively together, rather than working from a scarcity mindset. With collaboration, we can bring out the best in each other and achieve greatness tog...

Monika is a licensed therapist and relationship coach promoting healthy, authentic relationships from the inside-out. She specializes in helping people change their limiting beliefs at the subconscious level, creating much deeper change than in traditional coaching methods. She works mostly with women who are in long-term relationships in crisis, to help them create their desired relationship by f...

LISTENER'S QUESTION: "How or what might you be able to recommend for my current situation? I am a 45 year old man who is dating a 41 year old woman who has been married 2 previous times. I have lived the single life and am ready for a change. One of her children is still a child. Her biggest concern is where my career path is leading me…. I changed career direction a couple years ago and has not p...

112 WEDDINGS" BY DOUG BLOCK After filming over 20 years of couples weddings, videographer and documentary film maker Doug Block, began to wonder what happened to these couples, "Are they still together? Is married life what they thought it would be? How have they navigated the inevitable ups and downs of marriage over the long haul? Are they happy?" To answer these questions, Doug tracked down 9 c...

LISTENER'S QUESTION: Hello Dr. Jessica Higgins, I'm really enjoying your podcast. Thank you very much for all the insight you give us. I am interested in hearing about addiction particularly gambling addiction. My husband has been gambling for probably seven years. I discovered it about three years ago. Gambling just seems to be one of those addictions that people don't really talk about so much....

Alison Armstrong, author, educator, and creator of the widely acclaimed "Queen's Code" workshop series, asks the question: "What if no one is misbehaving — including you?" She explores the good reasons behind the behavior of men and women such as fundamental differences in the ways we think, act and communicate. She offers simple, partnership-based, solutions to improve our communication and intim...

FREE STRATEGY SESSIONS – A FEW SPACES LEFT! A Gift:   A few weeks ago, I announced a complimentary strategy session (to the first 40 people) to help you learn effective strategies to improve your relationship! To book your session and discover the keys to keeping your relationship strong, just  email me  and let me know when is a good time for you and your significant other. LISTENER'S QUESTION: "...

ACT NOW – SPOTS ARE FILLING UP! A Gift:   For the first 40 people who contact me, I am offering a complimentary strategy session to help you learn effective strategies for how to improve your relationship! To book your session and discover the keys to keeping your relationship strong, just  email me  and let me know when is a good time for you and your significant other. LISTENER'S QUESTION: "If I...

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! A special gift:   For the first 40 people who contact me, I am offering a complimentary strategy session to help you learn effective strategies for how to improve your relationship! To book your session and discover the keys to keeping your relationship strong, just  email me  and let me know when is a good time for you and your significant other. LISTENER'S QUESTION: "I know...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMPOWERED RELATIONSHIP! A special gift:   For the first 40 people that contact me, I am offering a complimentary strategy session to help you learn effective strategies for how to improve your relationship! To book your session and discover the keys to keeping your relationship strong, just  email me  and let me know when is a good time for you and your significant other. LISTENER'S...

Melissa Orlov is the author of two award-winning books –  The ADHD Effect on Marriage  (2010) and  The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD  (2014, with Nancie Kohlenberger). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on ADHD and relationships – counseling ADHD-affected couples, and teaching marriage professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Orlov runs a v...

Dr. Keith Witt is a Licensed Psychologist, teacher, and author who has lived and worked in Santa Barbara, CA. for over forty years. Dr. Witt is the founder of The School of Love, at www.drkeithwitt.com, where he offers his five Books, his six hour audio class  Loving Completely, the School of Love Lecture Series,  blogs,  Therapist in the Wild  webseries, and Integral Conversations audios and vide...