Your Relationship Deserves Better - Let's Talk Hi Reader, How long have you been feeling stuck in your relationship? The frustration, the distance, the moments where it feels like you’re just going through the motions. Sometimes, it feels like the connection you once had is slipping away, and it’s hard to even recognize what it used to be. You’ve tried different things—date nights, communication techniques, giving each other space. But despite all the effort, here you are, still feeling...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, As summer comes to a close in the northern hemisphere, and we transition into a new season, I find myself getting curious about how I support amazing humans (like you) in creating healthy, trustworthy, safe, and hella juicy relationships. As I look to my own relationship with my Beloved partner Richard, and also my chosen family of close friends, I see what's working. If you know me, you know I don't just teach this stuff, I live it. So today I want to share one of the essential...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, In the intricate dance of relationships, navigating through constant arguments and emotional turbulence is not merely emotionally taxing but also takes a toll on our physical well-being—an essence encapsulated by the term "allostatic load." Beyond the surface, this cumulative wear and tear from chronic stress in high-conflict relationships reverberates through our health and vitality, urging us to learn new skills and shift the unhealthy dynamics. What is Allostatic Load? Picture...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, In any relationship, there will be moments when you hurt, drop or frustrate each other. It's bound to happen. There is no such thing as a meaningful, long-lasting relationship without conflict. This is why you need to get good at repairing with the people in your life. If you don't, you're bound to a life of conflict avoidance and leaving when things get hard. How Do You Repair? When you're in conflict with someone you care about, it can feel downright miserable. The good news is,...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read