Reinventing the Arena

How many times have people asked you “Why are you still single?” Or say that you’re being too picky or have too high of standards?  Trust me, it’s not you. Recently I heard this question asked multiple ways, “Why are romantic relationships so hard?” Whether it’s finding a partner or keeping your relationship on solid ground, women are realizing more than ever that these romantic relationships are...

Do any of these sound familiar to you? To be loved, you must be love. Like attracts Like.  Positive thoughts bring positive results. The law of attraction is one most popular universal law especially when it comes to love and manifestation. But what if I told you that it’s not worth the hype? What if I told you that the law of attraction is actually holding you back from the relationship you want?...

In this episode, Molly and Brad share their experience of house hunting for a rental property. They discuss the challenges they faced, the houses they viewed, and the emotions they went through during the process. They draw parallels between house hunting and dating, highlighting the similarities in expectations, assumptions, and disappointments. Ultimately, they reflect on the importance of manag...

In this episode, Molly discusses the importance of challenging our perceptions and removing the 'beer goggles' that distort our view of dating and relationships. She emphasizes the role of childhood programming in shaping our beliefs about love and offers strategies for uncovering and challenging our dating patterns and self-sabotaging behaviors. Molly invites listeners to join her Man of...

How often do you travel by yourself? Do you find it exhilarating and freeing or does it bring on anxiety and the fear of the unknown? No matter what camp you’re in, my guest today aims to help women experience personal growth and enrich their lives through travel! In this episode, I’m joined by Cheryl Burke, founder of Resetting Joy, a life and travel coaching company. Through her own experiences...

In today’s episode I share how my Spreadsheet continues to manifest my love life vision 8 years after its creation. Join me inside the Man of Your Spreadsheet Dreams Course starting later this month! Go to my website to add your name to the waitlist for full details. Click here to join the waitlist! Loved the episode? I'd love to know! Send me a message on Instagram or leave a review wherever...

Brad joins me on the couch to finish discussing the book 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck' by Mark Manson. With the help of the book, it opened his eyes to new perspectives to situations in his previous marriage. We explore themes of personal grown, always having to be "right", and the importance of boundaries from the book. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to choose...

How many times have you tried manifesting your ideal partner and love life with either little or no results? Listen, it's not uncommon to hit a roadblock or to try all the different manifestation tools and processes to only wind up right back to where you started. Frustrated and exhausted, both mentally and emotionally. In today's episode, I'm sharing common manifestation mistakes when...

In her 20’s, Samantha Brandt met with an herbalist to help her treat continual illnesses. She was immediately drawn to the magic and power of plants learning everything and anything from multiple herbalists. As her knowledge grew so did her connection to plants and it ignited her spiritual gifts in new ways. Within today’s episode, Samantha shares her self-transformation journey, which she calls c...

How many times have you scrolled past a friends recent engagement announcement on Instagram and immediately felt sadness instead of excitement and joy? How many times have you dreaded the upcoming family get-together knowing Aunt Carol is going to ask you about your relationship status? Or even how many times have you gone to a baby shower to only be asked when are you and your partner going to ha...

In this week's episode, I went rogue - the episode was published late and for the first time ever, I recorded from the bathtub. Recently my plate has been beyond full and my cup was empty. The experience reminded me of how I used to date as well as how some of my clients approach their love life. I'm getting back to the basics about caring for yourself no matter what love life season you&#...

Today Brad joins me on the couch for his first appearance this season on the podcast. We discuss the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck' by Mark Manson. It is the same book I saw on Brad’s dating profile after he had messaged me in 2019. We explore the themes of choosing what is important in life, the impact of pain and loss, measuring success and failure, taking responsibility for one&#...

In this episode, Molly discusses the difficult decision of knowing when a relationship is over. She not only shares her experience with her decision to get a divorce from her first husband, but she normalizes the range of emotions she and her clients have gone through. Highlights include: Recognize and acknowledge the emotions when realizing a relationship is over. Accepting unhealthy habits and b...

In today’s guest episode, I have Molly Eames, MEd, a trained sex therapist, educator, author and coach joining me to chat about sensual sexuality and much more! Molly emphasizes the need to overcome shame and explore sensuality as a key aspect of sexuality. We also challenge societal taboos surrounding learning or even talking about sex, sacred self pleasure, and menstruation. Molly is devoted to...

In this episode, Dating and Relationship Coach Molly Connolly discusses the topic of situationships and provides advice on how to navigate them. She emphasizes the importance of defining what a committed relationship means to you and how to integrate a partner into your individual life. Molly also shares mindset shifts for effective dating and strategies for getting to know someone on a date. She...

In this episode, Molly discusses the importance of personal accountability in finding love. She emphasizes the need to align your dating choices with your long-term vision for your love life. Molly shares a cautionary tale of manipulation and highlights the importance of not forcing someone into your love life vision. She advises listeners to separate their emotions from their desired outcomes and...

Do you know your “Type”?  And, no, I don’t mean the type of partner you’re attracted to! I’m talking about your Enneagram Type! If not, you better listen in. Today I have Certified Enneagram Coach, Chelsie Engle sharing her wealth of knowledge, insights, and experience all around the Enneagram. In this episode, you’ll hear: How her relationship with her husband led her to becoming an Enneagram coa...

In this episode, Molly discusses the importance of clarity and intention in dating and relationships. She emphasizes the need for a growth mindset and the role of self-image in attracting the right partner. Molly shares her personal story of finding love and introduces her spreadsheet system for finding the perfect match. She announces a workshop called 'Man of Your Spreadsheet Dreams' and...

In this episode, Dating & Relationship Coach Molly Connolly introduces the new season of Reinventing the Arena and shares some updates on upcoming events. She explains that the guest episodes in the coming months will focus on self-discovery, sexuality, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of the relationship with oneself. Molly then discusses the role of clarity in laying the foundati...

Have you seen the viral video of a husband not filling his wife's Christmas stocking? Or maybe this has happened to you, a friend, or even your mom.  A lot of women have commented how this one moment impacts their Christmas experience AND their relationship with their partners or husbands. In the last episode of season 1, I’m going to share how to transform your relationship with your husband...

What do you know about manifesting? Have you tried to manifest love into your life?  Today I share the three areas that are critical for you to manifest what you want in your relationship, love life vision and ideal partner. How do I know? Because those are the three areas I used to manifest my soulmate! I also share what I used to help me create a process and methodology to guide me with my love...

Do you ever feel like your need to achieve dominates your life?  When you check something off your must achieve in life bucket list does it feel unsatisfying because you’re on to the next thing to achieve? Then, my friend, you might be an overachieving perfectionist and today’s guest knows all about it. Jordana Confino is not only an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, but a certified profess...

Did you know 1 in 5 women will have a common mental health concern in their lifetime? Today I have a licensed Counseling Psychologist and certified professional coach, Heather Cosgrove joining me on the podcast. She specializes in working with women's issues, adjustment, and life transitions. On a larger scale, she supports small companies in retaining and engaging their staff and creating a p...

Have you been love bombed, zombied, haunted, or just plain ghosted? Today I share the most common dating terms I have heard from clients over the last 12 months and how they may appear in your love life. When you can recognize them while you’re dating or in a relationship, you will know what’s going on and can determine how you want to move forward. Plus, my thoughts about using these modern datin...

Fed up with men who lack self awareness? Men who shutdown when you mention self help, inner work, therapy or coaching? Or better yet,... pretends they don’t have a need to work on themselves?  After hearing woman after woman tell me they can’t find men who have done the inner work, I knew it was time to talk about it. Enter Brad for another Couch Conversation on the podcast! In today’s episode you...