Reinventing the Arena

My husband, Brad, is joining me today for a Couch Conversation about ghosting. We talk about our ghosting experiences before we met, ways we’ve let others know it’s not going to work out and the repercussions of doing so. Brad shares why he thinks men ghost and what that really means about the man you’re interested in. Plus, I share three ways to cut ghosting out of your dating life - if you’re wi...

The energy these past few days has given me the clarity I didn't know I needed. In this episode I will be sharing this clarity as well as A brief overview of how my self sabotaging behaviors brought me to this moment What I like to ask my clients (and myself!) when stuck in these cycles How investing in other people and having expectations can impact your story How the conscious choice gives u...

Recently two of my clients have wanted to focus on building self trust in their love lives. In today's episode I share what changes I made after my divorce and what has helped my clients. Get out your notes app, a journal or some good ol' pen and paper to work through this in real time! Register for April’s Masterclass , Looking for Love on Thursday, April 20th at 6pm CT.  If you feel call...

We all have our own baggage, but what if I told you that you bring along your relationship baggage to the next man you date or even marry? In this short episode I share how your past relationships block you from finding love. Plus, some ways to work through the basics to get you on your way! Register for April’s Masterclass, Looking for Love on Thursday, April 20th at 6pm CT. Limited to 50 people....

Recently I’ve been working with my clients around what triggers them in relationships. In this episode I share the basics as well as: Client question about getting triggered on a date Past personal trigger I’ve worked through A process to link your triggers and emotions Continuing to develop your self awareness around triggers will deepen your emotional awareness and emotional intelligence. Workin...

Have you ever felt so nervous before a date that you didn’t know if you could even show up? Or maybe you planned your entire date night outfit around the fact that you can’t stop sweating when you meet someone? Or maybe you keep wondering if he’s going to like you, think your job sucks, or that the hobby you’re passionate about is just…weird? Then you’re in luck! Today’s guest, Maria Ganowski, hel...

A spur of the moment episode that I just had to share!  I had a beyond amazing day working with my clients. There seemed to be a deeper thread within the specific theme of communication. In this episode I share a practice to start noticing your feelings and emotions in order to better communicate them and develop your intuition. Deepening the awareness and reflecting in the moment will be key to l...

When you aren’t receiving what you need in your love life it’s time to check in with your fears. And I’m not talking about the childhood fears of being afraid of the dark or the monster under the bed… In this episode I’m talking about facing your fears in your love life… the ones you have buried deep down. The ones you are covering up with habits, patterns, and self sabotaging behaviors. Highlight...

Join me for my first ever Couch Conversation with my husband Brad. We talk about how we met, our first date, and how our relationship developed quickly after that. Highlights include: Divorce, dating and the in between inner work Dating turn offs per Brad My dating rules and habits Catching our triggers on the first date The little things around communication Why our first date ruined our entire w...

As a coach it's typical to see themes with a client through their sessions or even the seasonality of themes with a variety of clients over time. Yet rarely do I see a consistent theme in one week over multiple client calls. In this week's episode I address the #1 limiting belief that is blocking you from finding love. The catch is that this belief is one people tell you about yourself. Get ready...

Do the five love languages not resonate with you? You’re not alone. A recent trends report by eharmony found an overwhelming amount of single adults in the United States felt the same way. They also uncovered two new love languages for modern dating! And guess what? They’re all about connection. Dive into this episode where I discuss the two new love languages and my opinions about them. For more...

Every Wednesday morning I open up my Instagram stories with Ask Me Anything in dating and relationships. Women submit their questions and I answer them by the end of day. Sadly, these are stories and they only live for 24 hours. So, I thought, why not bring some of these to the podcast to share them more in depth and for any woman to find?! Recently a woman asked, “I’m having a difficult time find...

Do you have trouble asking for help? Do you suck it up even when you know you’d be better off stepping back or taking a break? Do you tell people you can handle it when something goes wrong? Then this episode is for you! In today’s episode I share how having a cold inspired me to open up about how I don’t always ask for help - even when I know I need it. You’ll learn how your high achiever can get...

A few weeks ago I started a dating and relationship “ask me anything” on my Instagram stories. And a member of the reinventing the arena community asked me to explain the “when you know, you know” theory. It's such a great topic, I decided to elaborate on it and how to spot the green flags to help get you there. Plus, how being a high achiever can make this whole "When you know, you know" process....

Finding it difficult to communicate your needs clearly in your romantic relationship? You don't want to hurt their feelings or maybe you're second guessing the impact it will have on your relationship. Don't worry! It's completely normal. But communicating our needs doesn't have to be complicated. During my first marriage I was horrible at communicating my needs. It wasn’t until I discovered my lo...

I didn't plan to record an episode today, but once I found out it was the 30th anniversary of the movie Groundhog's Day, I jumped at the chance! Why? Because there’s some timeless lessons we can take away from it. Other than giving you a high overview of the movie, I share 6 key lessons from the movie that apply to romantic relationships, personal development and the inner work Phil Connors has to...

There's one thing I think all women have fallen victim to... and that's dating potential. In today's episode you'll hear my personal story of falling for potential so much so that I got married to it. You'll learn more about the highlights below and take a quick 7 question quiz about your current relationship. Highlights include: 3 things I didn't know then, but I know now. 8 red flags that you're...

Are you a serial dater? No, not a serial killer for you true crime junkies out there (welcome!). Serial dating… Where you go on numerous dates, meeting multiple men from different dating apps, only to become stuck in a world where your friends and family members can’t keep your love life straight. Don’t worry if this sounds like you. I’ve been there… and I know it’s not all what it’s cut out to be...

We meet the majority of people through situations in our lives. Most people become acquaintances and others become lifelong friends. The lucky ones become our romantic partners! In today’s episode I discuss how to evaluate your situationships in order to create your relationship board. I include my 5 pre req’s I use to create mine as well as why you need to evaluate your board for your romantic re...

Curious why some of your closest relationships can frustrate and annoy you? How their behaviors can irritate you deeply for “no reason”? Well then this episode is for you! Dive into this episode where I discuss how each of our relationships teach us something about ourselves, but only if we are willing to deeply explore the reflection in the mirror. Highlights: The Shadow and how it’s developed. T...

In today’s episode I talk about the most important relationship in your life - the one you have with yourself. After my divorce in 2011 no one told me why it was important to date myself. Instead I learned the hard way! I’ll share the 10 reasons why it’s important with a few personal stories along the way. Grab a pen and a journal because I’m sharing two reflection questions to help you dive deepe...

You've probably heard about Cuffing Season, but have you heard about Snow Globing? Nope? Well neither had I until I finally heard it describe two of my own shitty dating experiences I had during my "date myself" season. In this episode I briefly explain what cuffing season and snow globing are as well as share those dating experiences. At the end I give you my three tips so you can avoid Snow Glob...

Jumping off the last episode I share my favorite Christmas tradition, one that I made for myself when I was single. Guess what? I STILL do this even when I'm married. And you can find one for yourself as well. In fact, this is a good first step in learning how to date yourself in order to find the relationship you've been looking for. If you feel called to work closely with me on your relationship...

Heading home for the holidays and dreading every minute of it as a single lady? Let's change that! In todays episode I share 10 reasons why being single during the holidays is amazing... and they might not be what you think! 5 Step Process to Start Where You Are: http://bit.ly/3Wl4d1U If you feel called to work closely with me on your relationships, I have a few spots open for 1:1 Coaching startin...

In this first episode, your host Molly Connolly shares her personal journey of finding her never-ending honeymoon phase relationship with her husband, Brad. From being single in her 20's to married and divorced at 30 years-old, she shares what actions she took to try "fix" the broken marriage, how she started working on herself first, and what she had to leave behind to get her to where she really...