There's one stage of new relationships that no one talks about.
We try to pretend it doesn't happen. In fact, we do one better (or worse): we usually dip out of the relationship the second we enter this phase.
The first phase of any new relationship is the honeymoon phase…and it is POWERFUL.
That cocktail of hormones hits HARD. We're floating on cloud nin ... Show More
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Ep 33. On Living a Slower, More Intentional, Less Chronically Online Life
In this week’s episode, we discuss what it looks like to live a slower, more intentional—and less chronically online—life by reducing the noise, embracing the ordinary offline moments of life, and reconnecting with your originality and individuality. What you’ll learn in this epi ... Show More
34m 26s
Oct 15
Ep 31. Part 3: The Loudest Boundaries are Unspoken (Don't Take Yourself Lightly)
In Part Three of The Loudest Boundaries Are Unspoken, we discuss how committing to not taking yourself lightly—that is, carrying yourself with high regard—is an unspoken boundary that speaks volumes about how others should treat you. What you’ll learn in this episode: The TRUE, f ... Show More
31m 40s
Feb 2021
289: Ensure Your Relationship Outlasts The Honeymoon Stage
The early stages of relationships feel easy and great all of the time. Arguments rarely happen, and it's all rainbows and butterflies. However, these warm and fuzzy feelings won't last forever. In today's episode, you'll learn how to make your relationship last past the honeymoon ... Show More
41m 27s
Mar 2023
#54: From Honeymoon Period to Power Struggle: Navigating the Stages of Relationship
<p>In this episode, we're talking all about the stages of a relationship - specifically, what happens when we transition from the honeymoon period of a relationship (fuelled by chemistry, romance and infatuation) to the power struggle (where all our flaws and wounds come to ... Show More
21m 52s
May 2022
69 - It's Not About Us, It's About Us - Building Relationship Wellness
When couples first come together, the thrill of meeting someone new combined with attraction creates a honeymoon period. By the time they exit the initial charge of getting together, they have often made unconscious systems of conflict resolution that are not sustainable in the l ... Show More
27m 18s
Jul 2025
The Honeymoon's Over… Now What?
In this honest and heart-opening episode, sit down with my fiancé TJ to talk about what happens after the honeymoon phase fades—and how to rebuild a deeper, more grounded love. We open up about the real challenges of long-term relationships, from finances and blended family dynam ... Show More
35m 31s
Dec 2018
179: Reconnecting Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship
It's easy to have high sexual energy very early in a relationship. However, six months to one year into a relationship, the hormones can start to die down — leaving you with a new, often less sexy relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to keep intimacy alive in your re ... Show More
50m 48s
Nov 2023
Beyond the Honeymoon Phase – Sustaining Deeper Love
Maintaining deep love and intimacy in a relationship beyond the honeymoon phase can be challenging. As the initial excitement fades away, patterns of suffering, disconnection, and a lack of trust can show up. Many couples can struggle to sustain the passion and intimacy they once ... Show More
26m 34s
Feb 2025
194 - Understanding Love, Lust + Limerence
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It always starts out so good, right? The butterflies, the excitement, the electric pull. But ... Show More
59m 37s