Relationship Restaurant with The Relational Experts Poppy and Geoff Spencer

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We want to share a decades-long discovery with you: most relationships fail when there’s a breakdown in communication. It happened to us more than three decades ago. Based on research from hundreds of stories of human communication and behavior, we as "Millennial Translators" offer programs to work…

Poppy and Geoff Spencer


    • Jun 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP086 - This #1 Thing is the Foundation of all Communication in Relationships, whether Personal or Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:23


    We talk with The Crew Coach, Karine Rayson, who talks about real life “Below Deck” life and how to communicate, how to receive feedback, and how to ask the right questions. Karine's great passion is to empower individuals to carve an enriching life for themselves by equipping them with useful tools and strategies that will culminate into a positive lifestyle change. From Down Under by way of South Africa, Karine's background includes a Bachelor of Social Science in Organisational Psychology and Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology and a Postgraduate in Collective Entrepreneurship from Torrens University.

    EP085 - Gaslighting, 2 Divorces, and 1 Stolen Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 46:34


    Award-winning writer and bestselling author, Jennifer Billock is a high-spirited and exceptional journalist and writing coach who kicks gaslighting to the curb from her personal experiences. Listen in as she shares her journey and how she used her intuition and writing expertise to triumph in spite of a masterful attempt to being gaslit. Jennifer Billock is an award-winning writer, bestselling author, writing coach, and editor. Check out her website at jenniferbillock.com and her books at her publisher. Follow her on Twitter @jenniferbillock and on Instagram @jenniferjoanbillock. She also co-hosts the Macabre Traveler podcast and edits the Kitchen Witch Newsletter. She is currently dreaming of an around-the-world trip with her Boston terrier. https://jenniferbillock.wixsite.com/jbwritingcoach https://writers.com/jennifer-billock

    EP084 - The Great Awakening: Cognitive Dissonance, Yoda, and Asking “What if…?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 29:34


    In this first segment of The Great Awakening Series, Poppy and Geoff lay out our default mode to cognitive dissonance because we have been conditioned and programmed most of our lives, and that there may be a whole new awakening we can experience if we just pause to ask ourselves, “What if…?

    EP083 - How This One Word From Guest, Heidi Hadley Can Totally Help You Reset for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 55:49


    Certified Expert in Somatic Movement, Heidi Hadley from Australia, Shows US How We Can Easily Shift and Immediately Dismiss Stress and Negative Energy From our Bodies. Would you like the free awesome guide from Heidi? Click here: https://poppyandgeoff.com/contact-poppy-and-geoff/ and enter “Podcast Question,” and we will send it to you! The video version is on our website or here: https://youtu.be/rBqK_ar534w

    EP082 - TedX Speaker and Brand Strategist and Consultant, Zyana Rose, Shares her On and Offline Wisdom for How we Present Ourselves to the World, from Flash Impressions to Creating an Organic System of Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 49:35


    Did you know that the way you position yourself on a Zoom meeting is as critical to how you’re received and perceived... as the actual words you say? Zayna discusses how to avoid mismatched messages with our image and style so that we can be a harmoniously aligned speaker on the stage or on Zoom. Zayna has offered a special complimentary session to our listeners. If you'd like to take her up on that, contact her at zayna@zaynarose.com. If you'd like to learn more about how to look and feel good when you go on camera, you can check out her free guide: https://zaynarose.com/cameraready/

    EP081 - Finding Grace After Loving a Narcissist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 61:24


    In this extended podcast, exceptional cardiologist, Dr. Chippy, shares her raw and vulnerable story of how she found self-love, as well as her Rx for transforming our minds and bodies with Love, Meditation and Food.

    EP080 - When Art is the Transformational Foundation for a Loving Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 34:46


    When Trupti Karjinni and her husband worked 16+ hour days in their corporate careers, they were depleted. Learn what courageous steps Trupti and her husband took to transform their lives and bring about a deepened loving connection to their relationship.

    EP079 - Divorced and Separated: with Law of Attraction expert, Vita Lagalla.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 46:41


    Using the Law of Attraction principles, Vita teaches women how to let go of the past so they can move on to their next chapter with courage and confidence.

    E078 - Single Mother Survival Guide - Single Mums/Moms: Get the Down Low from Down Under

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 39:38


    Aussie leading Single mom podcaster and expert, Julia Hasche, shares her nuggets fro how to naviagte single motherhood. With all of the challenges single mums/moms face, Julia has you covered, by giving you the strategic tools to flourish in her Single mother community.

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    E077 - Psychologist and Stepmom Coach and Stepmom Herself, Dr. Ailyn Payan Shares This One Thing That Will Immediately Bring Strength and Connectivity to the Family Dynamic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 22:15


    We continue to discuss “heart-healthy” communication best practices with psychologist, Stepmom Coach, and Stepmom, Dr. Payan, who gives her expertise on how Stepmoms and their spouses can productively and successfully communicate together as loving and supportive partners, as well as, with their shared children.

    E076 - Parents, E-Learning or Hybrid Learning Essentials for Your Children To Successfully Prepare Them For School Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 26:57


    Learning Specialist, Jill Wolf, shares her proprietary learning toolkit and best practices to help parents help their kids as they navigate a new educational norm.

    E075 - 5 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO REGAIN YOUR BALANCE IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 28:05


    With pain and chaos permeating our world, here are some suggestions to listen, see, and act with a fresh heart and mind.

    E074 - Internationally Known Guest, Rani St. Pucchi, Asks: "Are You Living Too Short or Dying Too Long?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 43:12


    One woman’s journey of vulnerability, courage, and resiliency in the time of COVID-19. Resilient and courageous, Rani St. Pucchi navigates yet another life-altering event as she comes out on the other side, healing from having the Coronavirus. A four-time bestselling author, and international award winning designer, St. Pucchi effuses her positivity, humility, insightful wisdom, and grace once again, as she conquers her own struggle with the Coronavirus. Previous podcast episode guest interviews with Rani include: https://poppyandgeoff.com/e045-not-perfect-is-perfect/ and https://poppyandgeoff.com/e033-brides-soulmates-and-monks/

    E073 - Internationally Acclaimed Attorney, Randall Kessler’s Advice to Divorced Co-Parents During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 29:46


    Link to video: https://youtu.be/U4WbOiSVveU Special guest, Randy Kessler, shares the 1 thing that co-parents can do right now for the well-being of the children. A Family Law Attorney, Kessler shares his recommendations for how divorced parents should address timesharing schedules and child support when both have been highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    E072 - Power Shift, Home Schooling, and Expectations During Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 29:58


    Our homeschooling guest, Stephanie Kirby shares her tips on what she has done for several years to homeschool her kids, and how she and her husband adjusted and communicated their expectations during the #stayhome order during the Coronavirus. Key Takeaways: Block out segments of time and keep consistency One focus at a time. Do not try to homeschool and your wfh at the same time Get online resources such as zoo or aquariums that offer feee online worksheets Structure is important Mansplaining your expectations Coordinating routines Homeschooling should not follow regular school day 8-3

    E071 - How You Respond to the Coronavirus According to Your Myers Briggs Preferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 21:34


    Wouldn’t it be great to know how your innate preferences for taking in information and making decisions impact your behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic? In Ep #071 of the Relationship Restaurant, Poppy and Geoff give you tips for how to speak to your partner in a productive, heart-healthy way. Extroversion. introversion. Thinking or feeling. Your Myers Briggs preferences can help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behavior with the coronavirus. Contact us to get a hugely discounted accurate assessment of your Myers Briggs (just mention the COVID discount in your message!) and discover how you can be the best version of yourself at home. https://poppyandgeoff.com/contact-poppy-and-geoff/

    E070 - STICKS & STONES AND WATER: 7 STEPS TO MIMIMIZE CONFLICT SO WE CAN HAVE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 18:35


    Tapping into acclaimed scientist’s research, Dr. Masaru Emoto, we tackle how the words we communicate with one another have a powerful impact on our physiological and emotional wellbeing.

    E069 - Sex, Intimacy, and Listening: The Trifecta of Trust in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 34:51


    Our clients, Couple, Kylie and Derek, asked us if they could share their stories of overcoming external challenges to preserve their relationship, communicate wholeheartedly, and have the courage to deepen their intimacy.

    E068 - 5 Ways to Navigate the Transitional Space of Hospice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 26:22


    Join us as we bust through the myths and misconceptions of Hospice care and how to best manage communication and relationships through the process.

    E067 - Blended, Biased, and Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 27:55


    We all have biases that keep us from blending and belonging. Understanding how we "cherry pick” our decisions based on ill-informed info, can diminish confirmation bias and lead us into honest, heart-healthy relationships.

    E066 - Why Trust and Conflict Go Hand-in-Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 38:49


    On Episode #66, London Business School’s Professor of Organisational Behavior, shares his views on how we manage perceptions, emotions, conflict and trust in our interpersonal relationships.

    E065 - Why You Definitely Need a "User Manual" For Your Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 29:41


    In Podcast #65, we reached out to Norway’s Norselab’s Senior Partner and Minister of Culture, Ivar Kroghrud, to dive into his inspired topic of leadership in all relationships, and how a User Manual in any relationship is an essential element to powerfully understand and interact with one another.

    E064 - Should You Stay in an Unhappy Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 19:07


    In Episode #64 of the Relationship Restaurant, we explore the motivations and values that couples have and how those values influence their decision making and relationship.

    E063 - Our Stories: Getting Curious About Baggage, Biases, and Blindspots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 37:46


    In Podcast #63, we speak with Mentor coach and bestselling author of Storyjacking, Lyssa deHart, who asks us to do a deep dive and invite curiosity into all of the stories we tell ourselves and others.

    E062 - What Happens When Redlining Revs Up Your Relationship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 25:38


    Redlining occurs in cars when the maximum RPM’s is exceeded in the engine. Redlining also occurs with dogs who ignore commands because they are fixated on chasing a squirrel, for example. And sometimes in relationships, people experience redlining in a heightened exchange, by blurting out unfiltered comments, seemingly unable to control their reactivity. On this episode #62 of the Relationship Restaurant, we share how to prevent redlining from “overheating” our relationships.

    E061 - The 4 F’s: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and “Fawn" and What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 34:15


    Based on the terminology of Marriage and Family Therapist, Peter, Walker, we explore the defense responses we learned in childhood and how they influence our relationships today on episode #61 of the Relationship Restaurant.

    E060 - This is Your Brain on Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 43:05


    In episode 60 of the Relationship Restaurant, we dig deep with neuroscience expert and best selling author, Dave Kruger, MD, to uncover the healthiest and most productive ways, based on neuroscience, to approach communication with the right mindset and have deeper more meaningful relationships.

    E059 - The Four Things that Take Place in Your Disagreement, and What You Can Do About it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 44:36


    In Episode #059 of The Relationship Restaurant, we break down the acronym, “TRIP,” to examine the goals couples have (often unconsciously) when they are in conflict.

    E058 - 4 Myers Briggs Indicators That You Could Be Susceptible to a Toxic Relationship and What to Do About it

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 26:44


    In episode #058 of the Relationship Restaurant, we offer 7 tips for several Myers Briggs personality preferences to be aware of and manage a toxic relationship.

    E057 - Why Owning These 3 Words Will Bring You Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 30:47


    On episode #057 of the Relationship Restaurant, we examine the unhappiness factor in relationships and the surprising key ingredient that is on the decline with unmarried couples, plus what to do to make your relationship sparkle.

    E056 - Relationship Gems for Work-Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 32:33


    Guests Jonathan & Brecken Farnsworth Discuss Their Secrets as a Husband and Wife Team Who Work Together, Parent Together, and Play Together to Achieve Work-Life Balance.

    E055 - 10 Signs That Your Partner's Last Relationship is Actually Sabotaging Your Relationship Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 33:55


    Using Myers Briggs as one guidepost, this episode of the Relationship Restaurant Unpacks the Emotional Baggage That People (Often Unknowingly) Bring to Their Next Relationship. #Toxicrelationships #MBTI #MyersBriggs #PoppyandGeoff.com

    E054 - The One Immediate Way to Save Money and Stay in Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 38:49


    In Episode #054 of the Relationship Restaurant We Talk with Guest, Dr. Gregory Firestone, About Mediation’s Enormous Advantage That Gives You Empowerment as You Consider Divorce.

    E053 - Escaping Narcissism: one woman’s journey of leaving a toxic relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 41:39


    From reaching out to Dr. Craig Malkin, Rethinking Narcissism best-selling author, we talk with guest, Stacy, who shares her journey of being married to (and now divorced from,) a narcissist.

    E052 - Not Sharing This One Thing Can Ruin Your Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 33:09


    On Podcast #052 of the Relationship Restaurant, We Discuss What to Expect When Expectations Aren’t Set, and Ways to Proactively Head Off Conflict Before it Happens.

    E051 - Learn How Eliminating This 1 Thing Can Make Your Relationship Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 37:37


    Listen in as VP of Your Tango Experts, and Masters Level Therapist, Melanie Gorman, Shares Many Insights into Worklife Balance & How to Immediately Reduce Conflict.

    E050 - The #1 Very Best Gift to Give Your Kids When You Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 38:38


    On episode #050 of the Relationship Restaurant, we sat down with guest, Karen Covy, a Divorce Attorney, to discuss the "D-word," that January is considered “Divorce Month” in the USA, (30% increase in divorce filings at the start of the New Year), her awesome resource book, and the practical and real answers you need, whether you’re on the fence or not.

    E049 - The Holidays Meet Toxic Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 14:40


    In Episode #049 of the Relationship Restaurant, Poppy and Geoff Discuss How to Redirect Undesirable Behavior and Maintain Harmony During the Holidays

    E048 - Signs of Toxic Relationships and How to Shield Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 32:09


    In Podcast #048 of the Relationship Restaurant, Poppy and Geoff Bring Awareness to Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics and Give Tips to Protect Yourself

    E047 - Survival Kit for the Family Gathering: 7 Tools to Prepare the "Emotional Feast”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 21:00


    In Episode 047 of the Relationship Restaurant, poppyandgeoff.com peel back 7 strategies to have heart-healthy communication at the holiday table. With a free downloadable kit at poppyandgeoff.com to print out for each place setting, this guide is like gravy to smooth out any palpable tension or personality differences.

    E046 - Identifying the Red Flags in a Toxic Relationship and What You Can Do About it

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 34:07


    In Podcast 046 of the Relationship Restaurant, we examine the markers of a toxic relationship. From Loneliness, Distractions and Micro-cheating, we unpack how to recognize the toxic red flags and discover what you can do to have a heart-healthy relationship.

    E045 - Shattered + Broken = Gold. Bestselling author, Rani St. Pucchi explains why not perfect is…well…perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 57:38


    In episode #045 of the Relationship Restaurant, world-reknowned fashion designer and guest Rani St. Pucci delivers gold nuggets in our across the globe USA to Bangkok interview. In sharing from her newly-released book, Gold in the Cracks, Rani shares her go-to process for how to overcome fear; how she continues to inspire thousands of women to embrace their body; and how, even though you don’t see eye-to-eye with someone, you can still go hand-in-hand.

    E044 - Empower Yourself As a Parent In Less Than Two Hours a Day, According to Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 35:16


    Renowned parenting expert and Author of award-winning, Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler gives must-do tips to reclaim yourself as a mom and improve total healthy family functioning.

    E043 - How to Help Your Child With An All-Consuming Desire to Play Fortnite

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 22:38


    In Episode #043 of the Relationship Restaurant, we tackle the Fortnite phenomenon that some call addictive, and others call, weak parenting. We offer 5 tips to ensure healthy family choices.

    E042 - The Art of Detachment: Learn Why it’s So Powerful in Our Highly-Charged Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 34:56


    Along with our guest, Larry Burton, we discuss how to identify our own energy and that of another, and what to do about it; energy healing, and ways to overcome being an enabler.

    E041 - From Firefighting to Entrepreneurship, Scott Mulvaney Finds Love Along the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 41:36


    Live the FUEL guest, Scott Mulvaney, shares how he channels his health nut, adrenaline sports energy into everything he influences.

    E040 - Intimacy Unpacked with Guest Rabbi Manis Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 37:57


    In episode #040 of the Relationship Restaurant, Rabbi Manis Friedman shares secrets on what happens before intimacy can be reached & how to apply the principles of intimacy to raising our kids. And if you do this #1 daily practice, you can give your children the very best gift for a life of purpose, servitude, and authentic happiness.

    E039 - Are You “Beducated?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 34:00


    On podcast #039 of the Relationship Restaurant, we tiptoe into the bedroom to learn why our guest, Mariah Freya, “Beducated” co-founder, claims that “Your Sexuality is Your Superpower.” Listen in as we unpack the myths around sex, why sex shame still exists in 2018, and how parents can approach the sex talk with their kids.

    E038 - Listen to Guy and Ilan Ferdman, Satori Prime’s Amazing Brothers as They Share the Secrets to How You Too, Can Have a Relationship with Effortless Ease

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 47:37


    Brothers, Life Coaches, Entrepreneurs, and Curious Adventurers Tell You How to Quickly Make Micro Shifts for Macro Transformation and Be Immediately Inspired to Follow Their 200, 000 Worldwide Podcast Listeners to Their Personal Development Without the Fluff, Podcast

    E037 - Guest, Jodi Aman Explains The Biology of Fear, and How Doing This 1 Thing at Home, Will Help You and Your Kids Feel in Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 36:41


    On Episode #037 of The Relationship Restaurant, Intuitive counselor for 20 years, Jodi Aman, breaks down anxiety and shares her tips for helping adults and kids to become self-reliant.

    E036 - Attorney Morghan Richardson, ESQ. Shares The #1 Ingredient Essential During any Divorce, And It’s Not What You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 34:49


    Our guest, Divorce Attorney, Morghan Richardson, Debunks Divorce Myths and Tells You the Real (Legal) Deal if You’re Contemplating Divorce

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