Relationship Alchemy

Human connection specialist Mark Groves once said, " Walls keep people out. Boundaries teach people where the door is." And as women, we've been taught to be flexible, malleable caretakers at a young age. Drawing up walls was our way of setting up boundaries — to survive and protect ourselves from certain situations. But keeping up those walls is pushing us away from that thriving life and flouris...

Gone are the days of sacrificing your fun days as an entrepreneur. It's all about balance and prioritizing the things that matter. Take it from Nikki Bradley who juggles motherhood, business, and marriage. For her, having the intention to show up for her loved ones strengthens her commitment to nurturing the relationships around her. Tune in to this episode: How to Keep the Fun and Flame Going Whi...

What is an upper limit? Gay Hendricks defines it as the highest level of good and success your nervous system allows you to have in your life. Shaped by childhood and lifestyle, they are encoded into our systems and go off whenever we receive an amount of good that we aren't comfortable with. This innate "fear" mechanism holds us back from getting the best out of our relationships. Tune in to this...

It's astonishing how so many high-achieving women have considered divorce at least once. Most have trouble believing that it's impossible to be in a great relationship while fulfilling their visionary life purpose. Thats where Teri Karjala comes in and instills in her amazing, hardworking clients that they CAN have both. And all it takes is a mindset shift.   Tune in to this episode: Mindset Reset...

In 30 years of personal development work, I've noticed several deep truths about the process of growing in our relationships.  I'd like to share these truths with you today. Because here's the thing, when people are stressed or life feels nuts, it impacts our relationships.  Take a moment and ask yourself: "How present and aware can I be in life when it goes sideways?" Can I stay: Kind Generous Lo...

Most partnerships sail smoothly in the aspects of love and building a healthy family. However, the topic of money has become taboo, striking an unhealed wound on both parties. Together with coach, author, and business strategist Leisa Peterson, we dissect our core beliefs in money management, the attraction to our "financial opposite", and the right approach in initiating this tricky subject. Tune...

Owning your power isn't so much about your words or actions. It's also not about putting yourself above others. It's about your choices. It's about choosing day to day and moment by moment to make decisions that are aligned with who you want to be and how you want to show up. Knowing how to make an aligned choice helps you stay true to your authentic self and avoid the worst arguments. Tune in to...

Expert consultant and author Michelle Nedelec inspires people not only with her digital marketing know-how but also her experience in navigating through "polarizing" relationships. Her partner of 22 years is a techie introvert while she's a creative adventurer. They're complete opposites but Michelle says that their partnership gives her an opportunity to learn and improve every day.   Tune in to...

Picture this: You and your partner are having fun. Suddenly, they say or do something that hits an old wound inside you. You get overwhelmed by emotion, and you either blurt out the nastiest things or immediately walk out. And that right there is when wreckage happens in relationships. So, how can we improve the situation? Use my proprietary four-step P.A.R.T. process: Pause, Ask, Request or Refra...

I've been working with Lisa Thomas as my energy healer for over a year. And she's amazing . As a transformational leader, she's made a big difference in my life as she empowers people to live authentically and in alignment with their soul's purpose. In this rare opportunity to access her brilliance, we unpack our collective past and inherited patterns and how epigenetics play in our ability to for...

If you're someone who gets fired up about serving people and creating ways to change the world for the better, you're a visionary . While you're out there giving your all to your projects and goals, you may also desire to have a deeply loving and connected relationship. But sometimes, it's extremely difficult to manage having both. I'm here to share with you my favorite tips to make it easier and...

Our guest for today's episode changed my life when he introduced us to our realtor in Mexico who helped us buy our beautiful home! I've met Daniel Mangena through my speaker coach, and since then, we've become friends. I'm excited to have him share his thoughts and advice on alignment, activating money DNA, and becoming a wealth magnet. Tune in to this episode: How To Establish an Abundant Relatio...

Today, I'll be talking about a concept that I've spoken about in my weekly live video, and I want to unpack it a bit more here. Even on ordinary days, when life is going well, I recommend applying slow practice and flow practice with your partner. I'll be sharing with you ways how to implement these practices in your daily life and why they matter - especially when times get tough. Tune in to this...

Since meeting them for the first time at a conference, I've been inspired and blown away by Alex and Allyson Grey, the co-founders of the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM). That time was shortly after my father died, and the Greys immersed me in the most enlightening conversation about death. After that, a friendship was born. Having been closely involved in a small group that helped CoSM come to fr...

There are parallels between growing a relationship and a business. The way Sandra Yancey, CEO of eWomenNetwork, approaches business projects is applicable for your relationship - you want to plan, do and review big events. It takes some patience and a whole lot of listening. But it's going to be so worth it. In a matter of time, you'll be amazed at how much your relationship will flourish. Tune in...

How is your relationship with food? Is it one full of deprivation and sacrifice? For personal chef and coach Angelique Santana, food that doesn't make you feel good is no good.    Tune in to this episode: The Alchemy of Food and Relationship  with Angelique Santana.   Key points covered in this episode:   ✔️ There are no rules in food and love. Many people's relationship with food feels punitive a...

Whether you're single or partnered, we all have expectations that arise on days like February 14 when there's a lot of pressure for it to go a certain way. Why not make this year different and permit yourself to plan for your own special surprise! This Valentine's day, ask directly for the experience you want to have and find yourself having way more fun. Tune in to this episode: The #1 Key To Hav...

It takes a unique mindset and heart to build a company with a partner who is your lover and business partner at the same time. CEO Marisa Murgatroyd is a testament that it doesn't need to be hard or complicated to live, work and run a seven-figure business with your spouse.  Tune in to this episode: The Alchemy of Running an Empire with Your Spouse with Marisa Murgatroyd. Key points covered in thi...

"We're the same team here." This saying is an excellent reminder for many spouses and partners inside a relationship. We tend to forget that we're in this life together, especially when we have intense and complex disagreements.  In this special episode, I invited my partner Patrick Price to break down how the idea of being on the "same team" has transformed how we navigate disagreements and big d...

Every time you speak to your children across the dining room, have a conversation with your partner in the bedroom, talk with your team across the boardroom, or stand on a stage and communicate to an audience of 5,000 people, all of these circumstances and environments are equally important.  Award-winning director and writer Tricia Brouk emphasizes that every interaction with other people is an o...

What is authenticity? It's become this license for many of us to throw all our unmediated stuff at people and be like, "Well, that's my authenticity!" It's become an excuse for absolving ourselves of responsibility of working with what's genuinely coming up within us.  To me, being authentic is more about sharing your truth and having the courage to reveal your tender places— your joy, pain, desir...

The award-winning founder and creative disruptor, George Andriopoulos, knows what it takes to alchemize the self and not choose to be defined by his weaknesses and mistakes. Discover his inspiring journey of breakthroughs in this episode, The Alchemy of Leadership with George Andriopoulos. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ George Andriopoulos takes pride in being a father and a husband first...

Sharing an important lesson I learned in the driveway can be best implemented in our lives and connections. Tune in to this new episode of the Relationship Alchemy — your Next Relationship Breakthrough Is Closer than You Think with Marie-Elizabeth Mali. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ There are no limited options; you just need to lift your head and adjust your view.  How often do we pick u...

We need to change the narrative around what should happen when marriages end. In this episode, coach, speaker and author Susan Trumpler shares the trials and challenges of getting out of a 24-year marriage and how she made it possible to build a good relationship with her ex.  Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Susan shares her divorce story and how she managed the anger and challenging times...

It's the season of love and giving. But it's also a season when our stress tends to affect how we relate to one another. When we get stressed out, we default into automated and unconscious patterns that don't generally serve us.  In this episode, I'm sharing a simple 3-step process to help you avoid going into those default patterns and approach the holidays differently this year. You'll learn how...