Balance your Brain

Daniel Robertson joins me for a discussion about narcissism, how to heal narcissism, and how narcissism affects relationships.

This conversation mentions the book Already Free by Bruce Tift and the book The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist. Learn more about Steve Thatcher at stevethatchercoaching.com

Relationship coach Daniel Robertson joins me to talk about non-violent communication in relationships. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a communication model developed by Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s. It focuses on fostering empathy , compassion , and honest expression in interpersonal interactions. The main goal is to reduce conflict and build deeper, more respectful connections. NVC emphasiz...

Catherine Roebuck joins James Christensen for a discussion of how to balance your brain. The left brain is a simplistic problem-solver with a narrow focus. It doesn’t understand people, it ignores context, and it constantly makes things up. The right brain maintains global awareness, remembers context, and loves complexity. The right brain understands and cares about people In a balanced brain, th...

In this episode, James Christensen and Catherine Roebuck explore what it means to truly come alive. They dive into how you can break free from childhood habits and internal restrictions that once held you back from genuine self-expression. Throughout the conversation, you'll discover: Evolving Relationships: How even small interactions, like casual banter or conversations with family, can shift fr...

8 Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship  1. Hit the Pause Button (10 Seconds or 10 Minutes) Before reacting to your partner, take a beat. There's magic in a well-timed pause. I like to think of two types: The 10-Second Pause: This is your quick breather. Take a deep breath, gather your thoughts, and then respond. This helps prevent blurting out something you might regret. The 10-...

Youtube: https://youtu.be/SLRkSo03j4c James Christensen: https://jamesmchristensen.com Catherine Roebuck: https://catroebuck.com What happens after an affair? Should you stay or should you go? How do you rebuild trust? Why is it more important to trust yourself than to trust your partner? 00:00 - What happens when infidelity is revealed? 00:32 - The double impact of infidelity on trust 01:13 - Min...

Relationship Coach Catherine Roebuck joins me to discuss Dr. David Schnarch’s last book, Living at the Bottom of the Ocean. The book available as a free PDF download:  https://crucible4points.com/download-dr-schnarchs-last-book-manuscript Catherine’s site:  https://catroebuck.com My site:  https://jamesmchristensen.com   Youtube video of this episode:  Dr. David Schnarch's...

How does PTSD work in relationships? 00:50 Analyzing the Husband's PTSD 01:57 Therapeutic Approaches to Relationship Issues 02:48 Emotional Flashbacks and PTSD 04:46 Therapist's Perspective on Relationship Dynamics 06:13 Healing Through Couple Therapy 08:11 Balancing Self and Relationship 10:18 Attachment Injuries and Emotional Intensity 12:29 Navigating Emo...

 In this episode, I join Chad Fraga LMFT to discuss sadism in adult relationships. Here is the transcript:   Okay. Uh, welcome to James Christensen podcast, the podcast with the most creative name in the world. Um, I guess today is Chad Fraga, LMFT and he brought a vignette from. The subreddit, am I the asshole? And we're gonna start with this vignette. So, so Chad, why don't you read the vig...

 In this episode, I join Chad Fraga LMFT to discuss sadism in adult relationships. Here is the transcript: James: So culturally, we think, oh, sadistic behavior is rare. It's like this outlier, like there's a small percentage of the population that is routinely sadistic and Schnarch says. No, he says in most marriages there is sadistic behavior on both sides most of the time. When I first rea...