Dr. Jessica Higgins

Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide

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The Empowered Relationship Podcast helps you turn relationship challenges into opportunities and sets you up for relationship success, satisfaction, and intimacy. This podcast is designed to inspire, motivate, and guide individuals and couples into more empowered, conscious, and evolved ways of loving.

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Dr. Jessica Higgins

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ERP 012: Dealing With Extended Family's Expectations 24.04.2015 30:51

Don't forget to take the Get To Know You Giveaway Survey , before April 30th, for the chance to win a $250 gift card to a nice dinner out or couples massage. Dealing ...

ERP 011: How Technology Impacts Our Relationships 17.04.2015 34:42

Technological devices are a part of our lives. Most of us have smartphones and use them consistently throughout the day. They are impacting the quality of our relationships, our attention, and ability to be present.

ERP 010: Our Story – A little Bit About Our Journey. With Reid Peterson 10.04.2015 32:58

Wedding Ceremony In this episode, you will hear my husband, Reid Peterson, and I share a little bit about our journey and some of what has been significant to us over the last several years. Recording this ...

ERP 009: My Personal Story – What Led Me Into The Field Of Couples Work And Relationship Coaching 03.04.2015 36:04

In this episode, I share my personal story of falling in love and having relationship challenges. Hear how I dealt with it, what I learned, and what ultimately ended up happening for me. Here are the ...

ERP 008: How To Work On Your Relationship When You Do Not Have The Time 31.03.2015 37:30

All too often, we avoid challenges in our relationship. Either we don't know how to address our concerns skillfully or we are afraid of creating tension and upset. While we want to increase the likelihood ...

ERP 007: Cultivating More Connection In The Little Moments 19.03.2015 27:35

The Relational Approach emphasizes the priority of the relationship. It puts the focus on the quality of connection and bond, rather than any task or agenda at hand. Here are 4 C's to help you practice ...

ERP 006: Making And Keeping Agreements To Strengthen Your Relationship 12.03.2015 32:12

Agreements help foster clarity, confidence, progress, and trust. Setting up a conversation for success can be the most important part of being effective. STATING & ASKING Men will often use the language, "We should ________." Women will often use the language, "Do you want to _______." Goal is to use transparent and clear language, like, "I would like _______. What do you want? CHECKING IT OUT &...

ERP 005: Expectations In Relationship (5 Considerations Your Want To Be Aware Of) Part 2 05.03.2015 33:24

Our expectations inform how we relate and react to others. Usually, we don't stop to look at why we have certain expectations and whether or not they serve our relationships. Even when our expectations go ...

ERP 004: Expectations In Relationship (5 Considerations You Want To Be Aware Of) 26.02.2015 31:40

Expectations can fuel and motivate how we relate and react to our partners. Commonly, we expect our partners to treat us in a particular way and love us in the way that we want to ...

ERP 003: 6 Ways To Be Supportive (When Your Partner Wants Your Attention) 19.02.2015 29:58

What are the ways you offer support when your partner is having a difficult time? While most of us will have a few answers to this question, it may be another story in the heat of the moment. Picture your partner being very upset, see what happens for you internally when you imagine this scenario. It is common to feel a sense of tightening in your body or have some type of reaction or concern. You...

ERP 002: Listening And Deciding (When You Are Not Sure What Step To Take In Relationship) 12.02.2015 32:00

Many times we know we need to take action, but we don't know what step to take. Or we feel that change needs to occur, but we feel too overwhelmed to take a step. Here are some steps to consider that may help you feel more clear and inspired to take that first step. In this Episode, I offer a 5 step process for how to take action if you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure. 1. BE OPEN TO POSS...

ERP 001: Turning Confusion Into Clarity (When You Are Feeling Stuck In Your Relationship) 05.02.2015 30:42

If you have ever felt confused in your relationship, this episode offers a 5 step process to gain more clarity. This process will help if you are feeling confused about a small issue or if you are feeling confused about a bigger concern in your relationship. Over the many years of working with clients with relationship concerns, especially with my individual clients, they often express feeling con...