GROWTH - Personal & Relationship Development

In this episode, we discuss the delicate balance of working with "thirds" while maintaining the security of a primary partnership.  "Thirds" can be defined as people or things outside of the relationship, such as kids, parents, in-laws, co-workers, social gatherings, religion, work, etc.  There is a fantasy that all of these outside relationships can be managed on the same plane but, thi...

In today's episode Jenny and Bryce discuss Pete Walker's 4F Trauma Personality Types, and how these different types may interact in relationship.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 4F TRAUMA TYPES INCLUDING INFOGRAPHIC CHARTS CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PETE WALKER If you are interested in daily, deep-dive relationship conversations CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

In today's episode Jenny addresses a comment that came through on a recent Facebook Post.  The question Jenny posed on Facebook was..."What's one thing about relationships that you wish you understood better?"  Today Jenny offers a discussion related to one of the comments:  "Why are charasmatic men jackasses?"  CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

In this episode, Bryce explains how the cognitive mechanisms that serve us in some ways, also cause distorted projections of our partner.  We are relational beings that are in constant conversation with ourselves.  It is extremely valuable to understand how this leads to projecting onto our partners and how we can use our awareness to challenge these stories.  This is a quick and in...

In today's episode Jenny interviews bestselling author & Relationship expert, Arielle Ford.  Arielle shares her definition of love, they talk about what a soulmate is, and Arielle shares her experience of going from finding her soulmate to continually creating the loving relationship she desires.  To find out more about Arielle, and to take on Jenny's challenge, go to www.soulmatesec...

In today's episode, Bryce and Jenny discuss a topic that comes up frequently in our work with individuals and couples.  What do you do when you're thinking or believing that your spouse needs to come on a self-development and/or spiritual journey with you...? If you're interested in diving deeper and getting individual or couple's support, CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRIVATE COACHING

In today's episode Bryce and Jenny break down one of their recent conflicts.  They discuss what happened, what was really going on under the surface, and how they moved through it smoothly...and not so smoothly.  "It is possible to have a relationship that is both deep and connected AND safe, and that kind of relationship will include conflict."  - Jenny If you're interested in lear...

"Logic & emotion ALWAYS coexist.  If it appears that someone is begin "too logical," you don't understand their emotion...If it appears that someone is being "too emotional," you don't understand their logic."  I recently posted this question in our Private Facebook Community, and a couple of community members asked for more information.  In this episode, Jenny talks more about...

In today's episode Bryce and Jenny respond to a thread in their Private Facebook Community.  Jenny had posed the question, "What's the hardest thing about being in relationship?"  They received many answers, and plan to address them over the course of a few podcast episodes.  Today they discuss the theme of acceptance.  What do you do if you don't feel Truly Seen and Accepted i...

In today's episode Jenny discusses what romance IS.  She is then joined by Bryce, and together they answer two listener questions on romance... QUESTIONS: #1:  If two people are great friends, compatible in lots of ways, but one doesn’t have compelling romantic feelings for the other, can a deeply *happy* relationship happen anyway if the person without strong feelings commits, and subst...

In today's episode Jenny talks about your relationship to money.  She discusses the different ways you may be "treating" money.  Her and Bryce then answer a listener question.  "Lately I've had a lot of interest in my relationship with money.  What I would really love to know ifs what a healthy relationship with money would look like from the perspective of abundance and flow?&...

In today's episode Jenny talks about an Advanced Relationship Concept called projection.  She discusses how we not only project "negative" thoughts, feelings and traits onto others, but also "positive" ones as well.  Listen in to see how this can actually keep you from the connection you want.  And listen in as Bryce and Jenny discuss a listener's question.  QUESTION:  "Af...

In today's podcast Jenny talks about the podcast name change, and together Bryce & Jenny answer this question: "I found myself in past holding back on more open communication with my spouse. When I realized my reluctance to communicate on some things, especially ideas, I noticed that I wanted more encouragement and support than what my spouse would offer. I am a riskier taker (I take more risk...

Today Jenny answer's a listener question about ways to connect other than Sex.  Jenny took the liberty to discuss other concerns she, Jenny, experienced while reading this question.   QUESTION:   My husband and I have been married nearly 10 years. I have never felt comfortable around him. There is always a sense of anxiety associated with his presence. I try to talk to him about a l...

In today's episode, Jenny and Bryce answer a question about how to navigate a partner's way of dealing with anger.  THE QUESTION: "When my partner and I argue, things quickly escalate and he raises his voice at me.  It triggers me and reminds me of my dad growing up who yelled a lot.  I often tell him to calm down.  Sometimes he says that he's allowed to be angry.  And I a...

In today's episode Jenny offers some ideas to a caring father who wonders how he can better communicate and support his son in creating more meaning.  QUESTION: "I currently have a situation with one of my adult children that requires some life coaching.  He is currently 28, financially independent, and single.  He dates a lot but has not seemed to have found a meaningful relationsh...

In today's episode of "Ask A Relationship Coach" Jenny answers a listener question.  The listener wonders how to approach it when her husband is talking to others instead of talking to her.  You can listen via podcast audio or CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EPISODE BEING RECORDED ON YOUTUBE. If you're interested in learning more about Advanced Relationship Work CLICK HERE For free access to the...

EXCITING NEWS!  You can now WATCH our episodes.  CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE In today's episode of "Ask A Relationship Coach," Jenny answers a listener question.  In the face of religious transition, the listener wonders...Can I maintain Intimacy when loved ones are blaming me? "How do I process spouse’s and/or deeply important family members placing complete blame o...

In today's episode, Jenny and Bryce answer a question about trauma and the fear of intimacy.  If you've ever wondered why you back away from intimacy or connection, check out this episode!  To get your FREE & INSTANT ACCESS to the Intimacy Blueprint Video Masterclass CLICK HERE  LISTENER QUESTION: I've realized that I've got some considerable trauma responses (dissociative disor...

"As a business leader, what can i do to help people maintain strong marriages & relationships?" In this episode, Jenny answers this question, offering two main suggestions. Thank you to www.constantclosers.com for today's question! If you want to learn how to create the PASSIONATE Life you have ALWAYS wanted, click here to get your free access to the Intimacy Blueprint Masterclass. https://rel...

Welcome to Ask A Relationship Coach!  Today we are answering a listener question about what to do when one person's belief/non-belief in God becomes a problem for the believing spouse.  Have you ever faced a BIG DIFFERENCE in your relationship? While this is focused on a religious, mixed-faith marriage, question...the mindset shifts we offer, and the communication tools can be helpful fo...

In today's episode Bryce and Jenny answer a listener question.   Get Instant Access To The Intimacy Blueprint Masterclass at www.advancedrelationshipacademy.com Interested in learning more about coaching...Go to www.advancedrelationshipacademy.com/coaching

Hello Conscious Couple listeners!   We are mixing things up a bit and have decided to change the name of the podcast.   Welcome to the "Ask A Relationship Coach Podcast!"   While we will still sometimes talk about us...this podcast is going to be more about YOU!...and your questions.   This podcast will address a variety of relationships, including your relationship to… yoursel...

Why are people always making jokes about how difficult the holidays can be?  Maybe, because they're true!  The holidays can be especially difficult on relationships because people don't understand one core concept about going into family situations with a partner.  In this episode, Bryce and Jenny explain why it can feel so damaging to feel "alone" at a family event and how negative...

Bryce and Jenny outline what Conflict will look like in a Conscious Partnership.  They pull from their knowledge of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and their own experience to give you a clear entry point into how to deal with day to day conflict.  Whether we realize it or not, our brains and body are constantly experiencing conflict in relationship to others and it's our...