Getting in touch with our feelings and emotions is much easier said than done. If we can learn to understand our emotions and where they come from, then we can begin to improve the relationship with our self and our partner. Childhood trauma and neglect are the root causes of many personal and intrapersonal relationship issues. Listen to today’s amazing show ... Show More
Apr 20
Don’t Punish the Vulnerability You’ve Been Begging For
This episode explores the common relationship dynamic where one partner struggles to share vulnerably, and when they finally do, they’re met with criticism, correction, or defensiveness. The hosts explain how these responses unintentionally “punish” vulnerability and reinforce sh ... Show More
59m 44s
Apr 4
Stop Saying "Calm Down"—Do This Instead
Telling someone to “calm down” usually does the opposite—it makes people feel dismissed, misunderstood, and even more activated. In this episode, the hosts explore why that phrase backfires in moments of anger, anxiety, disappointment, or excitement, and why it often comes from t ... Show More
51m 36s
Nov 2017
111: Relationships & Childhood Emotional Neglect
Interview with Dr. Jonice Webb on her new book, Running On Empty No More about repairing relationships affected by Childhood Emotional Neglect. Dr. Webb has been a licensed psychologist since 1991, and has worked in a variety of different settings over the course of her career, i ... Show More
40m 9s
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
Aug 2019
Dr. Sue Johnson on Navigating Romantic Relationships
Dr. Sue Johnson is an author, clinical psychologist, researcher, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of couple interventions. She is founding Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and Distinguished Research P ... Show More
44m 36s
Feb 2023
The Big Signs You're In Toxic Relationships & How To Set Boundaries w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab EP 1400
<p><a href="https://lewishowes.com/achieve">https://lewishowes.com/achieve</a> - Join my FREE upcoming Webinar, "4 Keys to Overcome Your Fears and Achieve Your Biggest Goals!"</p><p>Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and s ... Show More
1h 4m
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