Relationship Atlas

Gabby and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary this past weekend! We had coffee in the morning together, then we went out hiking in the mountains, and then followed that up with a delicious dinner at an Italian-style restaurant. It was an amazing weekend overall, even on the slower Sunday we took together, and it all felt different than our past ones. It felt more... free from unspoken expecta...

A lot of what I experience with my clients, and what I also experienced in my earlier relationships, is a desire to eradicate conflict altogether. Even during the research for this episode, I came across a clip where the audience and the host's were surprised to hear that conflict isn't just important, but its actually necessary. Conflict has been given a bad rep, especially in intimate relationsh...

I really enjoyed this episode because it reminded me of some of the many things that Gabby and I have taken on in an effort to grow, heal, and evolve together. My suggestion: take 1, 2, or 3 of these, and try them on for a couple weeks. Shift and mold them into what works best for your unique relationship. Be wary of trying all 10 at once - there is no rush here. Do your best to hold this closing...

After some great discussions with Gabby (my partner) and another one with my client, I think it's time we have a discussion about Freedom. My opinion? Freedom is not choice - freedom is not some far off destination - freedom is not built into a million dollar salary -  and freedom is also not built into "the single life". Freedom is something different, something more accessible. Freedom is not ch...

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This episode is inspired by the incredible work of the Gottman's, leading experts in the relationship field. They coined the phrase, "Bids for Connection," a micro way or rather a micro opportunity to enhance and create more love and connection in our relationships. In this episode I talk all about the concept, how to start noticing these moments/opportunities, what happens when we don't take them...

Now, lets begin. Welcome to the very first page of your Relationship Atlas! In this episode I begin by sharing why I made this podcast, who its for, what I hope to achieve by shifting to this audio platform, and what you can expect from me. From there, I transition into discussing the impact social platforms/social trends are having on our ability to relate both to ourselves and our partners. As w...