Shower Talk! w/ Tina and Norm

Did your parents have a great, long lasting marriage and you want to be like them? Maybe they got divorced so now you assume the same thing will happen to you?! That stuff doesn't pertain to you and you can't hold onto it like it's your own!

Ever think of setting someone up on a date? Or maybe you have been the victim of your loved ones trying to fix you up! Perception is a big deal and there are things to consider when you are setting someone up and things to be realistic about when you go on an early date.

If someone can lie to themselves, they will have no problem lying to you! Honesty with ourselves is SUPER important because we can't heal or move on or even achieve our goals if we can't be truthful with ourself first! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

We are talking about the 2nd installment of Love Is Blind - Season 6. We get into the latest craziness and prep for wedding week next week! Who is going to get married? Can Jimmy keep dealing with Chelsea? Will Clay cheat? Oh man, do we love this season!! **SPOILER ALERT** - Listen at your own risk! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Empty cups can take their toll on you because you keep giving , when you don't have it, and they haven't figured out how to fill their own cup. Today we talk about not taking away from your cup, without re-filling it, and not allowing yourself to be emotionally bankrupted by the takers! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Tina and Norm talk about one of their favorite reality dating shows. It's the first half of Season 6 of Love Is Blind on Netflix! OMG the things that have happened this season are eye opening and honestly, surprising/not surprising. **SPOILER ALERT** - if you haven't watched yet, listen at your own risk! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

We are talking about attachment! Healthy, unhealthy...what attachment means and what other emotions and feelings come with healthy & unhealthy attachment! Being attached at the hip isn't bad when you build your relationship on sound principles and not the ick! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Tired of hearing certain relationship words being overused and abused. So are we! At least Norm is anyway. :D In this episode we discuss several buzzwords and terms that make us cringe every time we hear them, mainly because most the people that use them are full of shit! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Trust issues you say? Maybe they are less than you think, or coming from somewhere else. Trust is earned and easily broken, and in this episode Tina and Norm talk about having trust issues, whether they are rooted in reality or even fair, and some things to think about in your relationships when it comes to giving trust to another person! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro&...

We aren't talking a crappy Tom Cruise movie. We are discussing the friends and family that you are close to that are alienated because of a breakup. They don't have to be! However, it takes effort by both parties Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Fun time! We thought it would be fun to "play" a relationship card game and discuss the topics on the fly! Created by Ace Metaphor, these card games can make for some interesting conversations! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Following up from Strong Women, we talk about the Perception of Men, as well as men's perceptions. Being an "Alpha male", why it's important as a man to do the 'deep dive' and communicate with your partner! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

How does it affect your relationships to be a strong woman, or perceived as being a strong woman? We get into a few examples and discuss what it means, in our opinion, to be a strong woman. Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

The conversation of finances in your relationship is one of the most important things you and your partner can discuss. It can be a relationship killer if you don't handle it appropriately. Tina and Norm go in depth about what and when to discuss finances with your PARTNER. Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

A follow up to D-I-V-O-R-C-E, folks wanted us to talk about living, dating and recovering after a divorce or even a break up. This episode ran longer, but we didn't want to stop the conversation because it's important stuff! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Part 2 of DIVORCE gets more into the dating and life after being divorced, with some random thoughts sprinkled throughout! Not to mention emphasizing the "deep dive" . Please like & subscribe and leave us a review! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

There is so much to say about DIVORCE that we had to break it into 2 parts, and we probably just scratched the surface! In Part 1 we talk about the stigma of being divorced, how tough it is for everyone to go through it and why it is important to do the "deep dive" . Please like & subscribe and leave us a review! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

In this episode, we chat about generational differences, how they communicate (or don't communicate) in relationships and some other random stuff, because why not?! Like & subscribe and leave us a review!! Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Cuffing Season is here! WTF is it?! Cuffing season isn't bad unless you're not on the same page with the other person in the relationship! Listen to our thoughts and examples of why it is important to communicate your intentions. Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Showing and accepting appreciation in your relationships is SUPER important. Right up there with Eggshells! This episode talks about examples of stupid stuff people say in place of showing appreciation, and what the effect on the other person is, and the fallout that comes with not recognizing the lack of appreciation. Send us your examples! realshowertalk@gmail.com Theme music written and recorde...

Episode 3 is all about effort in your relationships. 100% isn't always 100% when it comes to effort, even though it feels that way. Theme music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Recorded in 2021, we set out to talk about what eggshells are and why they are important to avoid in your relationship! Eggshells are messy and create all kinds of issues when it comes to being honest and communicating with your significant other, friends, or other personal relationships. Theme Music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears

Episode 2, also recorded in 2021, talks about being recovering enablers and how it goes hand in hand with co-dependence, and why it can be bad for your relationships! Theme Music written and recorded by Brendhan "Maestro" Sears