Relationship
Tips and Tools
What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? The secret is to think about your relationships in a whole new way. Read on for science-based education and actionable tools to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (especially the one with yourself).


WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PARTNER IS HAVING A MIDLIFE CRISIS (PODCAST EPISODE 87)
In 1957, Dr. Elliott Jaques presented a paper to the British Psycho-Analytical Society. In it he talked about a pattern he’d identified wherein people in their mid-30s experienced a depressive period marked by a specific set of symptoms such as promiscuity, apathy,...

BEST RELATIONSHIP ADVICE: FIVE QUICK WINS (PODCAST EPISODE 86)
My goal with this series, Best Relationship Advice, is to give you some tips that you can deploy and see positive results in a relatively short amount of time. Today I’m focusing on tips that will give you positive results the SAME DAY (or in a super short amount of...

MAKE YOUR LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP GREAT (PODCAST EPISODE 85)
According to recent studies, about three million Americans live apart from their spouse at some point during their marriage and 75% of college students have been in a long-distance relationship. Currently, it’s estimated that about 16 million people in the US are in...

SHAME: THE SILENT KILLER IN RELATIONSHIPS (PODCAST EPISODE 84)
That little voice inside your head tells you: “You look like crap in those jeans.” “You can’t really trust her.” “I knew you couldn’t do it.” “You’re all alone.” “If he really knew you, he wouldn’t love you.” Shame doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter if you’re fat...

IS SELF-COMPASSION THE SECRET TO A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP? (PODCAST EPISODE 83)
Last week I chatted with you about the juncture of self-esteem and self-confidence. Today I’m going to teach you: The three components of self-compassion Why it’s so important to your love life (and all your relationships) Why some think it’s even more important than...
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