Lunchtime in Rome

People spend hours on the internet looking for answers to physical symptoms that they have observed amongst themselves. They know that something is wrong (maybe) but are frustrated in not knowing what it is and how to fix it. The same is true with relationships. Sadly, too often people don't even think that there is an answer out there. However, there are common problems couples face that are able...

Sometimes we take roles in our relationships and don't even know it. Do you find yourself constantly asking for things to get done and yet they seemingly never get done? Conversely are you the one putting up with the constant nagging? Why do we do that? What's behind it? How can we stop doing that? We'll be talking about that dynamic tonight. There's a lot of things that we can do better but that'...

In a relationship we need to be open, honest and vulnerable. Beyond that, there needs to be mutual giving to meet each others needs. This does not happen organically or naturally. Thus these games manifest themselves into our relationships. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Siblings. We've talked about how a lot of what they have done to us in the past have left hurts that follow us to this day. However, there are plenty of great things our siblings have done for us that have blessed us, helped us. Sometimes it's the greatest of magnanimous gestures that we remember forever. Others times it's the little things that we remember that stay with us over the years. How di...

How much does your years 1-12 have to do with who you are today? Nothing? Some? A lot? I would venture to say a whole lot more than you would ever imagine. Too often we look at what's wrong today and ignore what happened then. However, it is what did and didn't happen to us as children that shape who we are and how we feel today. We'll be talking about that tonight. Get full access to Lunchtime In...

That friend. You either have them or you’re it. Let’s talk about them and try to understand why they’re the way they are. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Most of us have neighbors. Most of us have neighbors that we have to get along with. How does that happen? What do we do to bridge the gap for those that are difficult, and how can we be better neighbors ourselves? Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Mothers, fathers, in-laws. Some of the biggest influences in our lives. The dynamic can be amazing, or it can add untold layers of complexity. In this episode, we discuss ways parents and in-laws can add opportunities to grow and learn in meeting emotional needs. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

You love your spouse. You love your boyfriend or girlfriend (assuming you're NOT married). Yet, you keep having THAT fight. I don't know what it is but you do. It's the same one over and over again. The details change but the fight is generally the same. Why is that? How do we stop it? THAT is exactly what we're talking about this week. What's yours? What keeps coming up on your relationship with...

Bosses. Most of us have one. Some are great, others are not. This week we discuss Bad Bosses. We talk about some examples of things bosses have done, and we also discuss what to do about them. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Everyone has a story that adds depth and understanding, but often we’re too inwardly focused to appreciate things from that person’s perspective. In this episode we talk about how to slow down and focus on those stories, and why that’s vital. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Inspiration. A dramatic positive impact on our lives. In this episode, we discuss ways people have been there for us in our lives and how by being that person to us, they’ve changes us and met key emotional needs. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Tonight’s episode is a little different. We review negative reviews from Itunes. We also have some of the most raw, meaningful moments we’ve ever had on the podcast. We discuss 4 people who sent in open, honest, and vulnerable moments from their past who allowed us to discuss on air. It gets deep, real, and special, real quick. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.co...

Kids face more social drama than ever before. With phones and social media there are more avenues for them to be hurt. Their solution very often is driving deeper into their cyber world. What are we to do? How can we help? How can we not make it worse? Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Do you wonder how you can find deeper, more intimate levels to your relationships? Do you ever get frustrated by feeling you’re facing a wall when dealing with the people you’re supposed to be close to? In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss ways to break down those walls. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

This is our 15th episode and a great moment to get everyone caught up to speed. Many of you have joined us along the way. We’ll be talking about all of the components that we’ve gone over to this point. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Many of us only know bad relationships. Some only know really bad relationships. But how many of us know good relationships? Or even VERY good relationships? Today, at the table, we talk about what the elements are that go into making a relationship Very Good. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Bad comfort seems to be what most people get, IF they are comforted at all. Good comfort can be elusive. In this episode, we talk about some of the ways we’ve been comforted in good and constructive ways. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

We can comfort people in really bad ways. We can also comfort in good and healthy ways. And there’s a template to follow in this. In this episode, we unpack the process for how to comfort in a healthy, constructive way. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

There are great ways to emotionally respond. We love to talk about that. But on the flip side, there are really, really unhealthy ways to NOT join people in their emotions too. This week, we’ll discuss four very unhealthy ways that will do you more harm than good Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

We’ve talked a lot over the last few weeks about where hurts go. Hurts are emotional needs not met or taken from you. Once we are hurt, it turns to anger, fear, guilt and self-condemnation. Our emotions aren’t just negative...hopefully. There should be some joy in life. However, sometimes we just feel numb. We look at life and the good things that happen and just feel, “That should make me happy.....

Anger. Fear. Guilt. And Self-Condemnation. Our hurts go somewhere when they aren’t properly healed and addressed. Self-condemnation is one of those places. Many people live in this vicious cycle where they know they fall short or take actions they don’t like and then live in this place where they self-condemn. How do we escape this cycle? What’s the antidote for this? And what did we eat this week...

Happy New Year! We’re starting this year off right talking about good ole’ fashion guilt. Guilt can be a crushing companion. Many of us constantly live with the weight that guilt carries. We smile on the outside but are being crushed on the inside. Where does it come from? How do we get relief? We get into all of that and more in this week’s episode! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at...

How has fear consumed you? What hurts have you experienced that have settled into fear?  Too often we feel weak when we feel afraid. We suck it up, ignore it, or dwell in it. Our attempts to move past it are rendered fruitless and yes, cause us more fear. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Once again we welcome you back to the table. In today’s episode, we talk about what hurts have done to manifest in anger. We all get angry about things, and that anger comes from a place deep in our past. And as always, we talk about food, life, and how grateful we are that you have chosen to sit down with us. Please give us feedback. We would love to hear what makes you angry, where you think tha...