We've all been in an argument where we are so sure we're right. We'll go to great lengths to stand our ground and prove that we are right and our partner is wrong. News flash, this is not helpful for our relationships. Learn the tools to defuse a situation where you or your partner thinks they are right and an argument begins.
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Jun 1
Anger in Relationships
Anger can feel disruptive in relationships, but it often shows up for a reason: it signals that something important feels blocked, unfair, or violated. In this episode, we explore how anger can either push partners into blame, shutdown, and disconnection, or help clarify needs, v ... Show More
59m 21s
May 28
‘You Can’t Do This’ Is NOT A Boundary
If there is one thing to know about boundaries, it is that a boundary is not about what you need somebody else to do. It is about what you are going to do in response to somebody else’s behavior. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren discuss boundaries from a psychotherapeutic lens and give ... Show More
43m 29s
May 25
Withdrawers: When Keeping the Peace Backfires
In this episode, the crew dives into the “withdrawer” role in relationships and how rigid, all-or-nothing responses can quietly create disconnection. They unpack why withdrawers often appease, shut down, or avoid conflict altogether — not because they don’t care, but because disa ... Show More
55m 43s
Oct 2021
#97 Get the Love You Deserve: Relationship Expert Jayson Gaddis Reveals the Secrets to a Fulfilling Relationship
<p>My guest today is relationship teacher, creator of the Relationship School, host of the Smart Couple Podcast and author of Getting to Zero, Jayson Gaddis.</p><p>We talk all about ways to "do it better". Relationships are unique and personal, and there are so many ways to "do r ... Show More
31m 7s
Feb 2024
Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds | Dr. Becky Kennedy
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Good Inside, an education platform for parents and parents-to-be. We discuss actionable protocols for raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids and effective alter ... Show More
2h 49m
Feb 2024
How to Raise Good Humans w/ Dr. Aliza Pressman
Today I teamed up with the brilliant developmental psychologist and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, Dr. Aliza Pressman, for a rollercoaster ride through the wild world of parenting, sexuality, and relationships. From decoding the mysteries of "the talk" with kids to unra ... Show More
45m 49s
<p><a href='https://stephanierigg.com/secure-self-challenge'>✨ Last chance to join the 28-day Secure Self Challenge ✨</a></p><p>If you've ever come across standard "self-love" advice and it hasn't really landed for you, you're not alone. As great as it wo ... Show More