Growth Over Easy: Relationship Skills for Long-Term Love

Welcome back to Relearn Relationships! In this episode, we explore the two major barriers to effective communication in relationships: misunderstandings and assumptions. You'll get practical tools for fostering clarity and curiosity to strengthen your connections and keep relationships thriving. Go Deeper: Star HERE . Buy a Walk + Talk Session HERE . Key Takeaways: Communication as the Lifeblood o...

Welcome back to Relearn Relationships ! In this episode, we dive into the power of gratitude and how cultivating a daily gratitude practice can transform your relationships. Lilly introduces a 31-day gratitude and meditation challenge happening on her Substack this December and explains how both specific and nonspecific gratitude practices can shift your mindset and improve your connections with o...

In this episode of Relearn Relationships , we explore the transformative power of vulnerability and its role in fostering deeper, more meaningful connections. From breaking down protective shields to rebuilding trust after being hurt, this conversation sheds light on how openness can strengthen relationships and create lasting bonds. Go Deeper: Subscribe to Relearn Relationships on Substack for we...

In this episode of Relearn Relationships, we dive into the importance of openly communicating what's on your mind instead of letting unspoken assumptions or fears create destructive narratives in your relationship. By understanding how our past shapes these patterns, we can learn to break free from self-sabotaging thoughts and foster healthier, more secure connections. Go Deeper: Subscribe to Rele...

In this episode of Relearn Relationships , we dive into relationship polarity and what we can learn from the characters Beth and Rip in Yellowstone . Using this example, we explore how balancing masculine and feminine energies can bring harmony—or create disconnection—depending on how well partners honor each other's natural expression. We discuss why trying to change your partner’s emotional styl...

In today's episode of Relearn Relationships , we explore why taking action and having that honest conversation matters so much more than getting lost in overthinking. Lilly shares a personal story about how assumptions, internal processing, and a lack of communication nearly ended a close friendship. Tune in to learn how vulnerability, emotional awareness, and intentional conversations can prevent...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.relearnrelationships.com What we cover in this workshop: Understanding Your Flight Response We’ll explore why you tend to flee or avoid conflict, diving into the emotional and psychological reasons behind this instinct. You'll gain clarity on how your past experiences, particularly from childhood, influence your present behavior in...

WORKSHOP : How to Face Conflict Without Running Away Become a Paid subscriber to attend HERE . OR Buy a class pass HERE . In this episode of Relearn Relationships , we explore emotional reactivity in overthinkers who internalize emotions rather than express them. Through relatable stories and examples, we’ll look at how high emotional reactivity impacts our relationships and how it might show up d...

In this episode, Lilly explores how attachment styles—shape our relationships. Instead of labeling yourself as one specific style, she encourages seeing attachment as a continuum. The episode emphasizes that while attachment styles are formed in childhood, they can be changed through awareness and inner child work. Key Points: Attachment Styles as a Continuum: Avoidant, anxious, and secure are poi...

Welcome back to the Relearn Relationships Podcast! In today’s episode, Lilly dives deep into the topic of conflict in relationships and how our early childhood experiences shape the way we navigate disagreements with our partners as adults. Lilly also introduces the concept of the Enneagram Triads and explains how understanding your Enneagram type, and your partner's, can help you identify your na...

Lean into Gratitude In this episode of Relearn Relationships , we explore the power of gratitude and its profound impact on relationships. You'll discover how cultivating gratitude can transform your perspective and enhance your connection with your partner. www.relearnrelationships.com Topics covered include: * Why gratitude is key to healthy, supportive relationships. * How our thoughts shape ou...

In this episode of Relearn Relationships , we dive deep into the importance of understanding your personal definition of love and how your childhood experiences shape the way you show up in your adult relationships. Lilly shares her own journey with love, revealing how her realized experience of love clashed with her aspirational ideals, creating confusion and friction in her relationships. www.re...

In this episode of Growth Over Easy , I dive into communication in romantic relationships. Inspired by a concept from Jesse Itzler’s newsletter, I explore how intentionality in our interactions can transform the way we connect with our partners. We often give our romantic partners the worst version of ourselves—something we wouldn't do with strangers or colleagues. I challenge you to reflect on yo...

Are you thinking about couples therapy? In this Walk + Talk, I will make a case for skipping couples therapy and what you can do instead. Growth Over Easy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

Do your relationships have healthy boundaries? Listen to today’s episode to better understand how boundaries help relationships thrive! Coming next week! Free Workshop: Stay in Love: Essential Boundary Skills for Healthy Relationships Tuesday, June 5th, at 5:30 p.m. CT. The replay will be sent out to everyone registered. What You'll Learn: * What Healthy Boundaries Look Like * Discover the charact...

In our fast-paced world, convenience often takes priority over the process of crafting something meaningful. This trend has seeped into our relationships, where the quest for instant connection can overshadow the deeper, more rewarding work of building a solid foundation. The Joy of Craft Recently, while on holiday, I found joy in the simple act of making a matcha latte. It wasn't just about the d...

Today we are talking about playing the tape forward and the importance of thinking long-term if you want your relationship to last. » Free Event: Master Relationship Communication« May 7th, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CT The replay will be emailed to everyone registered. If you are listening to this on a podcast platform come join the Growth Over Easy party on Substack. This is a public episode. If you w...

Today I’m sharing my frustration regarding relationship conflict and couples breaking up. Get My 15-Minute Practices to Heal Your Relationship HERE. If you are listening to this on a podcast platform come join the Growth Over Easy community on Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.growthovereasy.com

Let’s talk about cultivating inner peace and why it’s an inside job. New Program Alert! (early launch pricing) 30-Day Anxiety Relief for Men * Do you struggle to unplug? * To sit still? * To be in the present moment? * Are you a high achiever with a racing mind?  * Do you attach your value to your success? * Is this pattern leaving you with a sense of dread and restless nights? Join me for a 30-da...

In this workshop, we unpack the difference between masculine and feminine vulnerability and why suffering in silence harms your health and relationships. New Program Alert! (early launch pricing) 30-Day Anxiety Relief for Men * Do you struggle to unplug? * To sit still? * To be in the present moment? * Are you a high achiever with a racing mind?  * Do you attach your value to your success? * Is th...

Today on Growth Over Easy Podcast we unpack the difference between emotional regulation + emotional suppression. Free Workshop March 27th at 5:00 p.m. CST Growth Over Silence A Workshop for Men ready to break the stigma, communicate their struggles, and access the support they deserve. You matter. It’s time to prioritize your mental health. Subscribe to save your seat. (replay will be emailed out...

Let’s talk about the problem with using humor to bypass uncomfortable emotions and what you can do instead. Free Workshop March 27th at 5:00 p.m. CT Growth Over Silence A Workshop for Men ready to break the stigma, communicate their struggles, and access the support they deserve. You matter. It’s time to prioritize your mental health. This event will be a live Zoom (to get the Replay please Subscr...

Let’s talk about communication and why sharing the context of your struggles benefits your relationship. Curious about coaching? Let’s chat, book a Virtual Coffee with Lilly, or email Lilly at lilly@lillyrachels.com. If you are listening to this on a podcast platform come join the Growth Over Easy community on Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri...

Please enjoy the replay of How to Calm Your Mind: An Over-thinker's Guide to Peace. Are you stuck in your head?   Do you often avoid uncomfortable conversations, criticize yourself, or find yourself ruminating on past situations?  Perhaps words get stuck in your throat during stressful moments, leading you to isolate and struggle to express your needs in relationships.  Do you feel lonely, and dis...

Let’s talk about anxiety and how you don’t have to keep living with it. Come join my next free workshop on February 27th: How to Calm Your Mind: an Overthinker’s Guide to Peace. Save your seat HERE . Curious about coaching? Let’s chat, book a Virtual Coffee with Lilly, or email Lilly at lilly@lillyrachels.com. If you are listening to this on a podcast platform come join the Growth Over Easy commun...