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Walls Down, Hearts Open (1)

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 26:51


Walls Down, Hearts Open explores the deep need for emotional intimacy and the often-overlooked challenge of emotional availability. In this first part, I share a personal story—one where emotional intimacy was out of reach because emotional availability was missing. It's raw, real, and timely. I trust this episode will resonate with you.

10 Relationship Deal-Breakers and How to Spot Them Early

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 29:17


When is enough truly enough? At what point do you walk away? Do you know what your deal breakers are—and more importantly, do you honour them? In today's episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that could save you from the emotional toll of investing in the wrong person or relationship. If you've ever second-guessed whether to stay or leave, this one's for you. I hope you find it insightful and worth every minute of your time.

The Silent Struggle of Moving On After a Bad Breakup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 22:57


Seeing beyond the laughter, the pretty faces and the cute apparel is something we must do. In today's episode, I took the liberty of discussing The Silent Struggle of Moving On After a Bad Breakup. I hope you find it worth listening to.

Behind Closed Doors: Speaking Out on Domestic Violence Against Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 27:29


The ultimate gift of love is life and without life there cannot be love. In today's episode I took the liberty to look at some of the horrendous things that happen to some women behind closed doors. Truth is, domestic violence may happen behind closed doors, but it doesn't have to end there. It is time to break the silence. It is time to speak up!

Love Isn't Weightless

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 33:43


Love isn't weightless. They tell you through different means, but the truth is that that statement is a myth. Love is weighty and, if left to one partner alone, can become a curse instead of a blessing. There is a need to enlighten folks about the various kinds of weights that come with love. In today's episode, I critically explained the weights we must bear in relationships, how to carry them and lots more. Have a wonderful time listening.

10-Step Guide to Being a Supportive Partner

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 36:02


The one thing we all desire in a relationship—aside from love—is support. And to be honest, support is a subset of love. We all want to be supported by our partner, and we're not wrong to want that. But the real question is: what exactly is support? What does it look like? And more importantly, can we truly be supportive partners to our spouses? I wouldn't want your imaginations to run wild, so let's talk about it. Join the conversation right here on the Talk With Yaks Podcast

Unconventional Ways to Express Love in a Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 20:36


When we think about expressing our love for our partner, we mostly do it in conventional ways or through grand or little gestures, and there is nothing wrong with any of that approach. But did you know that you could express love in unconventional ways? Today's episode centres on expressing love in unfamiliar ways that still tell your partner that you love them. Join me as we explore some of the unconventional ways to express love to your spouse.

The Brick Walls of Love: How Small Offences Build Big Barriers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 40:55


Sometimes, we build things without even realizing it. Other times, we know exactly what we're constructing. Interestingly, we've all built something in our romantic relationships—whether we intended to or not. In today's episode, I focus on the invisible walls we create, both knowingly and unknowingly, that keep us distant from our spouses. Although we may share the same physical space, emotional distance can still grow between us. Join me as we explore the brick walls of love—how small offenses, left unaddressed, can turn into big barriers in our relationships. P.S. The episode I referenced when discussing being overly busy—but couldn't quite recall the full name during recording—is "4 Subtle Things That Can Hurt Your Relationship."

Fidelity in Modern Relationships – Is It a Choice or a Challenge?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 35:51


Fidelity, fidelity, fidelity. Does that ring a bell? Many people seemed to have written this off and others have found a way to redefine it to suit them. But then what is fidelity and how does it affect our romantic relationships? How has it evolved over the years and could it just be a simple choice or a challenge? Join me on the Talk With Yaks Podcast as I discuss this and more. I hope you will find this conversation insightful and enriching.

Overcoming Infidelity: Can trust be rebuilt (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 44:56


Infidelity has wrecked many relationships and that's not a lie but a statement of fact. But the big question many still ask and struggle to get the perfect is, "Can trust be rebuilt even after everything?" Another question we ask ourselves is, "Is cheating a choice or a mistake?" So, in this final episode of the Infidelity series, I decided to give the appropriate answers to these questions. Also, I offered some practical tips to help you navigate such moments by sharing a part of my own story having been someone who cheated and one who was cheated on. I hope you find the episode worth your time and kindly remember to share.

Overcoming infidelity: Can trust be rebuilt?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 33:26


Betrayals come in different shades and kinds, and infidelity is one of them. In this first installment of the infidelity series, I introduced some facts about why people cheat and the adverse effects that a single decision can bring to a relationship. I hope you find this episode worth listening to.

The power of Small Romantic Gestures

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 29:18


The power of Small Romantic Gestures is the title of this one. How amazing does this sound? Most times, we look toward the big moments and forget that before those grand proposals come, somewhere in between, small romantic gestures hold the relationship together. I like to think of them as little or invisible fingers that keep us together. This episode is packed with numerous insights like some examples of these little gestures, how they impact our relationships and lots more. I hope you find this one worth listening to.

Val Special: Speaking Their Love Language

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 35:29


In this episode, designed specifically for this year's Valentine, I discussed the need to speak each other's love language. Not only did I discuss that, but also the need for compatibility and the role expressing and receiving love plays in the health of relationships. Plus, I answered a few tough misconceptions about this whole love language thing. I hope you find this episode worth your time.

The Heart of Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 34:07


In this episode, I'll introduce 6 crucial elements that form the foundation of lasting romantic relationships. Think of them as the connecting rod that holds down a relationship – often overlooked, but absolutely vital. Notably, some people might underestimate their importance, but trust me, they're at the heart of it all.

10 Pillars of a Thriving Romantic Relationship (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 35:56


In this concluding episode on this topic, I discussed the roles these individual pillars have to play in the success of any relationship. To reiterate, they are not a means to success in themselves alone. Interestingly, I will bring more interesting insights into this topic next week. Wish you all the best in applying these insights to your relationship.

The 10 Pillars of a Thriving Romantic Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 32:08


Ever wondered what are the foundational pillars of thriving romantic relationships? If you don't have the answers this episode is for you. Join me as I discuss the pillars of a Successful relationship. I hope you find this episode helpful

Fleeting Love vs. Forever Love

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 34:59


What is Fleeting Love? What Is Enduring Love? How do you tell which you are feeling or building? In this episode, I introduced this topic to bring a balance to what I began discussing in the series Enduring Love. I sure hope this episode blesses you.

Enduring Love: The Secret to Long-Lasting Romance (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 30:15


The role of shared goals, shared experiences, and some other foundational elements needed for love to last cannot be overemphasised. In this concluding series on Enduring Love, I discussed the roles these elements play for our love and romance to endure. I hope you find this episode worth your time.

Enduring Love: The Secret to Long-Lasting Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 32:34


Welcome to the first episode of Enduring Love! This term might be unfamiliar to many of us, or perhaps its true meaning isn't clearly understood. In this debut episode, I'll be discussing what Enduring Love stands for and exploring some of its key characteristics. So, join me as we delve into the secrets to building a love that lasts. Take a listen, and enjoy the journey of discovery! And as always, feel free to leave a comment.

Financial Compatibility: Why It's Key to Relationship Success (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 37:29


Picking up from where I left off in the discourse on financial compatibility. This episode largely discusses some key Indicators we should look out for about our money habits and those of our partners. Also, I discussed the importance of recognising how to improve financial compatibility. In a nutshell, this episode is packed with loads of interesting facts we should know and use. I hope you find this episode worth your time.

Financial Compatibility: Why It's Key to Relationship Success

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 34:08


Many challenges arise in relationships because of the lack of Financial compatibility. What, then, is this thing called financial compatibility? In this episode, I shared vital insights into this topic that many neglect because of love. Guess what? This is only part one.

7 Patterns of Long-lasting Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 33:33


I believe there is a dynamic to what works, and if you agree with me, it means it can be studied. Having said that, I decided to share some helpful tips I have seen in the lives of successful couples. Nobody runs away from what works. Now, wouldn't it be wise to incorporate them into your relationship to help your relationship stand the test of time? I hope you find this helpful. Cheers guys.

Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 33:57


In today's episode, I was joined by Bre Wolta. She is a clarity coach and an ETF practitioner, and she shared with me her wealth of knowledge on Healing From Narcissistic Abuse. I hope you find this episode helpful.

How to Get Over an Ex and Heal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 31:05


Getting over an ex can be a tough phase for most people. And for most people, healing time can, of course, vary, but in all, the pathway to overcoming remains similar. I shared a few helpful tips and some personal experiences to make it very relatable. I hope you sincerely find this episode helpful.

Ghosting in Romantic Relationships (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 36:03


In this concluding series on Ghosting in Romantic Relationships, I discussed the impact such actions can have on both the. ghoster and the ghosted. however, I shared a few steps to take to overcome such terrible moments and of course, I shared some stories to help those going through such moments now. I hope you find this episode helpful and always remember that sharing is caring.

Ghosting in Romantic Relationships: Understanding the Silent Goodbye

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 22:54


Have you been left without any explanation before by a partner before or have you been the one who left without a word? I have a word for these two categories of people. In today's episode of the Talk With Yaks Podcast, we looked at Ghosting in Romantic Relationships: Understanding the Silent Goodbye. Enjoy while you listen and feel free to share this content.

Building Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 35:20


Can there be a relationship without trust? If you say yes, will it be safe to call that a relationship built on a bed of lies? Trust is the lubricant of human relationships including the romantic ones. So we see that trust is a vital component for any long lasting and fruitful relationship. Join me as I discuss how to build trust from the ground up and also how to maintain it. Cheers guys.

Relationship Skills For Lasting Love

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 30:34


For relationships to thrive and flourish, there has to be some level of intentionality from both partners. Some willingness to learn and practice must never be taken outnof the equation. In today's episode, I discussed some vital skills that will help us deepen and strengthen our relationships. I hope you find this episode helpful.

Signs Of Commitment Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 23:20


Commitment issues in a relationship can significantly impact the stability and future of the partnership. In today's episode, I decided to discuss some signs and what to do afterwards. The fact is, that recognizing the signs of commitment issues early on is crucial for addressing potential problems before they escalate. I hope you find today's episode worth listening to. Cheers.

Things to do in the getting-to-know stage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 28:26


Not many people know what is required of them in the getting-to-know stage. Sadly, this has led to no small misaligned expectations and untold heartbreaks. Listen to today's episode to learn more. Cheers!

Why Should Couples Bond?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 23:07


More and more relationships are dying because of the absence of bonding between couples. In today's episode, I discuss some key reasons couples should bond. I hope you find this episode amazing

5 Stages Of A Romantic Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 34:47


In today's Talk With Yaks Podcast episode, I discussed the various stages of a romantic relationship. So, if I may, what are the stages of a romantic relationship? Do you know the stage you are currently in with your spouse? Did you know that even love needs a game plan? These questions were some of the things we looked at in this week's episode. Kindly listen to this week's episode to know more, and remember to share.

Characteristics of a Healthy Romantic Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 28:47


Experiencing good health in any area of our lives is a wonderful thing, and the same goes for our romantic relationships. In today's episode, I discussed the necessary elements that are essential for a healthy romantic relationship.

Why We Need To Forgive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 24:55


I didn't want to narrow today's discussion to romantic relationships alone seeing how this topic relates to other types of relationships that we have as humans. The act of forgiveness is never archaic no matter how times must have changed. However, holding onto past hurts is something many of us can relate to, and sadly, many still do that to date. It seems that we haven't yet come to terms with the reasons we need to forgive the wrongs and move on. Interestingly, in today's episode, I discussed some vital things we need to come in contact with for this journey of recovery to be our reality. I hope you find today's episode worth listening to. Cheers guys!

10 Best Relationship Tips For A Long-lasting Relationship (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 25:33


Certain things must be done for us to achieve our desired results in whatever area of life, and our relationships aren't exempted. I took the liberty to explain some more fundamental things that we should do if we want our relationships to blossom. I hope you find this episode worth listening to. Cheers!

10 Best Relationship Tips For A Long-lasting Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 28:09


Many people want their romantic relationships to stand the test of time. Unfortunately, too often, many think that the journey to the promised land will be a smooth one. News flash, that's not always the case. Well, relationships that stood the test of time did not do so just by chance. So, that means that both partners deliberately did some things for their relationship to remain successful. Hmm, what might those things be? Kindly tune in to this week's episode of the Talk with Yaks podcast to learn more about today's topic. Cheers!

How Love Language Benefits Romantic Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 25:54


When it comes to romantic relationships, many factors contribute to their success. One of the most important is understanding and speaking each other's love language. This has numerous benefits, which is why I created an episode called "How Love Language Benefits Romantic Relationships." I hope you find it interesting and helpful. Cheers!"

Ways To Spice Up Your Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 31:17


There are a variety of nice things to do to spice up your relationship if you're losing your spark. Well, in today's episode, I decided to bring that to you. I took the time to discuss some ways that can help those seeking to spice up their marriages or those who are just dating. I sure hope you find this episode helpful. Cheers!

Ways To Improve Conversations In Your Romantic Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 30:16


Conversations are important when it comes to relationships. In all honesty, they are at the centre of every relationship. I decided to bring this to us to enlighten us about new ways to improve conversations in our relationships. However, we must remember that listening is never old-fashioned and it is exactly half of every conversation. Lastly, we should bear in mind that communication is two-way. I hope you find this episode worth listening to. Cheers!

Why Managing Expectations Is Worth It (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 27:51


Managing expectations is crucial for maintaining our mental and emotional well-being, and I cannot emphasize this enough. In my latest episode on this topic, I discussed additional ways that can prove beneficial to both us and our partner. I hope you find the episode worthwhile and informative. Cheers, everyone!

Why Managing Expectations Is Worth It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 30:04


Expectations are amazing but if not managed properly can lead to devastation. In a two-part series, I highlighted some important ways to go about managing expectations and why it is always worth it. I hope you find this first episode of "Why Managing Expectations Is Worth It" helpful.

Qualities Of A Good Partner

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 35:00


Hey there! Welcome to the very first episode of the "Talk with Yaks" podcast for the year 2024, I'm so happy to have you back! Today, I wanted to chat about a topic that's close to my heart - the qualities that we should look for in a partner. I know some of these qualities might not be what you're used to, but trust me, they're worth considering. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode, and if you do, please don't forget to share it with your friends. Thanks for tuning in!

Ways To Make The Talking Stage Easier (2)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 25:06


You'd agree with me that when the purpose of a thing isn't known, abuse is inevitable. I believe that this has been and is still one of the major challenges of the talking stage. However, it is vital that we know the purpose of a thing, that way, we won't abuse it because of the knowledge gotten. So, in this concluding series titled, “Ways To Make The Taking Stage Easier” I briefly discussed why purpose is crucial to the success of the talking stage and five things that will help make the talking stage easier for you provided that you are honest. Cheers! PS My voice wasn't the best because I had catarrh at the time I recorded. Apologies guys.

Ways To Make The Talking Stage Easier

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 28:47


The talking stage has gotten different definitions since its introduction into the urban dictionary. The talking stage has left many stuck in situationships instead of leading them to romantic relationships. Why has this happened you may ask. Well, I explained that in this week's episode. That said, many have come to be afraid of the talking stage probably because of their ugly past experiences or some other person's. Would you believe me if I said that there are ways to make the talking stage a lot easier than what we might have heard from other people? The truth is we mustn't all end in situationships. Well, in this introductory episode about the talking stage, I took time out to explain some vital things. To know those vital things, you'd have to listen to this week's episode. I hope you find it interesting. Cheers!

Defined Romantic Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 30:06


A lot of unwanted challenges would be averted if only we did things appropriately and at the right time. One of those things to do is to define things. What does that even mean? Ever heard of a defined romantic relationship? In today's episode, I briefly enlightened my audience about the topic and of course, the benefits and the dangers attached if we ignore it. And as always, I shared a true-life story. I hope you find today's episode worth listening to. Cheers guys!

Two-Timing In A Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 24:34


In today's episode of the Talk With Yaks podcast, I briefly discussed two-timing in a relationship. You name it, from sharing my personal experience to defining it, discussing its dangers, the reasons people engage in it and other things. This episode is loaded and you don't want to miss it. Why did I choose this topic now you may wonder? Well, I decided to enlighten my audience because there seems to be this acceptance of this act backed up by reasons that may sound reasonable. Well, I hope you find today's episode amazing and edutaining. Cheers guys!

4 Subtle Things That Can Hurt Your Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 27:58


The word subtle should tell us that these things are not easily noticeable. Funnily enough, they can be perceived as “normal” but when you choose to go further, you'll understand that these are things you must confront in other to go to the next stage. In today's episode, I took a few minutes to discuss four subtle things that can hurt our relationship even without us knowing. However, one of the ways to know is when you have a closer look at your relationship. Only then will you discover that an enemy has found a home in your relationship. I hope you enjoy today's episode.

Things To Do To Improve Peace In Your Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 24:18


Peace is one of the most important things we must seek to always keep in our relationship. Will there be highs and lows? Of course, there will be. Can you still have a peaceful relationship? Yes! As always, there are things we must do and I took the liberty to share a few.

Essentials For A Healthy Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 24:22


Success can be studied and attained if we are willing to do what it takes to become successful. Of course, there are some requirements that we must continually meet in different seasons as we progress with our partners. So, in today's episode, I discussed a few essentials for a healthy relationship, and I hope you find them helpful.

Mindsets Of Cleaving In Relationship And Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 32:41


Having the right mindset is always an added advantage in anything in life, and relationships and marriages aren't excluded from that list. Many couples have found themselves in an unusual place in their journey simply because they both had the wrong mindset. In today's episode, I took the liberty to discuss a few things that would help you have an amazing union with your partner. I hope you find them worth practising.

How To Improve Relationship Skills

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 31:18


There is always a “how” to get things done. In this last instalment on Relationship Skills, I discussed How To Improve Your Relationship Skills in other for you to get a solid and happy relationship with your partner. As always, we will encounter challenges in our pursuit to be better, but we must remember that knowledge without application will never bring any significant change. Hope you enjoy listening to this week's episode of The Talk With Yaks Podcast.

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