Rich in Relationship

It is not unusual, even normal for people to have different ways of attaching to people. Some people are super comfortable making personal connections, others are anxious about connecting and others still avoid connection. Listen as Carlee and Rich explore attachment styles and how they impact relationships so that you can have greater harmony in your relationships. As the founder of The Stress Le...

Life starts with how we are being, which impacts what we are doing, and that gives us the results that we have. If your communication is not getting you the results that you want, this is a must-listen episode. Learn about how to incorporate Kindness and Love in your communications with Tammy Ward

So many men today are confused about what it means to be a man, husband, and father in today's world. Many men find themselves doing their best to do what they think will please their wives only to find she is even more confused and angry. Then they try "being the boss" and dig themselves into an even deeper pit. There is a time-tested guideline for gently leading our families. A met...

Can we really throw together two people in love and their children and expect everything to be wonderful, good, and right? Creating blended families can be loaded with land mines. Learn more about the potential pitfalls with Author Rebecca Eckler. Rebecca Eckler is the founder of re:books publishing house, which supports and publishes female authors. She was the executive editor of a parenting web...

What do people in fulfilling relationships do that is different than everyone else? How do they create the basis for a personal experience of living on purpose and preserve the hopes and dreams of their relationship? We explore the blueprint for relationship fulfillment in this episode. Learn the twists and turns that allow couples to have happy fulfilling relationships without giving up their per...

It is not unusual for there to be tension between blood Dads and Stepdads. Not just tension, but even hostility! Meet Jess & Tom, two dads parenting and podcasting together. These men have embraced the idea that more is better! Not only do they mix and mingle  their families, but they are also best friends.

Infidelity is so much more than just sex! When a woman steps out on their man in any way, men's reactions are very distinct and let's face it guys, they simply do not work. In this episode, we talk about what does work, the step-by-step guide to recovering from infidelity! Follow us for more! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/@richinrelationship5766 Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/ri...

Everyone has differing parenting styles and nowhere does this become more obvious than in a blended family. Garret and Chelsea Zimmerman talk about how to harness your differing parenting strengths so that there is synergy rather than conflict. About them: Garret and Chelsea Zimmerman are Certified Relationship Coaches through Empowered Couples University, recognized by the International Coaching...

What are the practices of happy marriages and relationships? What can habits do we want to develop to maintain positivity and growth in our partnership? As we continue our "how to single-handedly save your marriage" series we explore what practices most nurture empathy, trust, and intimacy in a growing, breathing relationship. Follow us for more! YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/@richi...

How do we discipline in a blended family? Blended families are complicated in that not only are there the original parents but also step-parents and step-children. The challenge in this environment is applying discipline thoughtfully, carefully, and evenly despite what the kids or "other" parents might feel. Learn more as we interview Laura Jenkins on this important topic. More about her...

Step Parents are often discouraged from parenting their stepchildren, after all, these kids already have a pair of parents in their lives. At the same time, the step-parent is in a role of authority and shares a roof with these children. What are the boundaries of the step-parent? How can they help raise ALL the children they live with? These questions and more are answered ad we interview Linsey...

What is a fulfilling relationship and where do you get one? What is the basis for a relationship that lives up to its promise and what do I do to have that? Well, you can't buy it in a supermarket, or online. The only place to find this is in your partner and in your own heart. Learn how to rediscover the glory that is your marriage and relationship. How to reengage in the promise that you made to...

It seems like more is always better, doesn't it? In blended families, more can be a real challenge! Let's face it, most kids like their families the way they are, so when they suddenly have a new parent and even new siblings, the transition can be more than easy! Maria Boucher shares her experience in this little talked about area of blended families. Maria  Boucher is an award-winning author...

Shifting where you come from is not for the faint of heart. It's super simple, but for some super challenging! When we are habitually slipping into defending ourselves by trying to control others, we doom our relationship. When we are ready to embrace empathy and act from it to rebuild trust in our relationship, we are ready to rebloom our marriage. It all starts with a decision and action! If you...

Blended families are complex relationships. A common challenge in blended families is the rejection of the step-parent by their partner's children. Learn more about how to identify and handle this challenge with Debbie Ausburn. Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years.  Starting in her teens, she has served as a cam...

Tired of feeling like a puppet on a string? No matter how fast you dance, you just don't seem to get there? Wondering why this person who seemed so perfect is so far from it? The answer is in you! You have the power to manifest your soul mate. You have the power to walk into that perfect relationship. It all starts with you! Let go of control, bribery, and punishment and walk into your dreams! Fol...

We all feel our divorce is conflict-laden. Many of us feel we are in a "high conflict" divorce. Conflict is a word that is defined in a context. The context is the range of conflict we have experienced in our lives. As a result, one person's high conflict may be another person's low conflict. Join us as we explore the real-life parameters of conflict with High Conflict Divorce Coach Tina Huggins o...

Yes relationships take two people- it takes two to tango AND the best way to end a fight is to not be there when it starts. In the sense that we choose whether we are engaging in negativity or positivity, we are causal in our relationships. Let's explore just exactly how we show up negatively (even when we think we are saying and doing the right things) and where the opening is to change how we sh...

The impact of conflict on our kids has everything to do with the kinds of conflicts, the emotions behind them, how we resolve them...or not... and how we present them to our children. What makes children resilient is not whether they see conflict or not, but rather what we teach them about it and themselves. Learn how to nurture resilience in your children even when in conflict as we interview Dr....

It has not been working for quite a while. You find yourself in constant conflict, or maybe you are just getting by, coping your way through your day-to-day experience. What you signed up for was "soul mates" what you have is something far from it... Is it time to dump your marriage? Can it be saved? See how to keep your marriage by dumping it in this episode of Rich in Relationship. Follow us for...

Once you are clear that you're getting divorced, the next challenge is protecting and guiding your children in the divorce process. Part of the challenge is separating our feelings of hurt, anger, and fear from our role as a parent. Add to that the fact that we cannot control the other parent, what they do, what they say and you have the elements for a childhood disaster. Follow us for more! YouTu...

Once the smoke has cleared and the divorce is over, you are living in an emotionally changed landscape. Like the end of any conflict, there is some cleanup work to do inorder to make space for something more, something new. Learn more and how with Dr. Morgan Anderson. Known  for being a fun, fearless, honest, and committed individual, Dr. Morgan  is a clinical psychologist, relationship...

This is the holy grail of folks concerned about their marriage. "There has to be a way that I can save this marriage, it is so important to me, to my family". The answer is here in this episode!  This is the first in a series of explorations on how to generate relationship change so that the relationship works. Is it simple? Yes! Is it easy? That is about how hard we make it.  This is th...

Once we are done with the divorce, there is a stillness, almost a sense of being shell-shocked. "It is done"...and yet, life goes on and all of our relationships have changed. We are no longer part of a couple. We are back on the market, it's a new life with new opportunities. So why not make yourself over, inside and out? Learn how with Karina Solomon. Karína Solomon,  the author of Sex...

When families break up, dividing the assets is actually far more complicated than if you were dividing up a business. There are all these feelings that make it a challenge. Glen Crawford is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and explains the intricacies of this process. More about Glenn: Glenn is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Mediator, Wealth Management Advisor (Series 65), Lif...