Thriving Relationships Show

Liesel Rigsby and I met 10+ years ago at a workshop in Joshua Tree, California, and I was instantly drawn to her wisdom, soulfulness, depth, intuitive spirit, and luminous presence. She is also founder of the internationally renowned Soulmate School, which instantly lit up my heart when we met.

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN  1:53 A traumatic event at 19 became the catalyst for Dr. Willow's life work around sexuality 4:22 Piper's reconciliation of sexuality and spirituality 8:46 Shining a light on what's not working for people's sexuality in their relationships 13:33 How we can look at love and sexuality as an art form 16:45 Rather than revisiting past closed mindsets and pain, focus on infusing more pleasure and bliss into our bodies 21:52 The important role of trust in a great sex life and how to overcome the breakdown in a relationship that happens when sex feels scary and triggers deep-seated fears 24:30 A bit of advice about sex goals and practical tips you can apply to your relationship 37:03 Words of wisdom for couples falling out of love and who have lost their passion 42:51 When one partner is more interested in trying new things than the other 47:39 The impact of stress on your sexuality and how to flush it out of your system 56:27 Dr. Willow and Leah define what a Thriving Relationship is to them   ❤️ MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUESTS  Dr. Willow Brown is a Chinese Medicine doctor, Functional Medicine expert & internationally recognized teacher of Taoist Sexology. She bridges sexuality, spirituality and medicine so that her students and patients truly understand how to use their sexual energy to create the life they desire. Over the last 20 years Leah Piper has taught thousands of couples and individuals all over the world through her school More Love Works® She is an intimacy expert with multiple advanced certifications in Tantra Yoga, Positive Psychology, and Somatic Therapies. Through her journey with tantra, she learned to understand sexual healing and overcame her own sexual challenges, and its now her mission to help others do the same. moreloveworks.com drwillowbrown.com sexreimagined.com King & Queen of Hearts    Podcast episodes mentioned   Are you Chasing the wrong kind of love    Dirty Talk Pillow Talk and Love Languages   ❤️ THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.   ❤️ THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN  2:25 What Dr. Sue witnessed wasn't working in people's relationships and how that inspired her to dive into more research around attachment and develop Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples 11:42 Why it's not enough to be a great communicator and why emotional connection is paramount 21:05 The impact of feeling safe and secure with your partner 23:51 Dr. Sue's favorite part of couples counseling 25:25 How we are not wired to be emotionally alone and need community and the science that backs it up 32:39 The #1 indicator of resilience and happiness 34:55 How to be there for your partner by talking to their amygdala (emotional part of the brain) vs their prefrontal cortex 40:36 What not to do when someone has experienced trauma 44:27 How to crack the code of love so you can heal and build a loving and passionate relationship that lasts 50:10 Dr. Sue's take on the role of boundaries and the dance between closeness and space 56:02 What a Thriving Relationship is to Dr. Sue Johnson   ❤️ MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST  Dr. Sue Johnson is a renowned and pioneering researcher, clinical Psychologist, and developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a tested, proven, and evidence-based intervention for couples. She has received many awards for her research and was named "Psychologist of the Year” by the American Psychological Association. She is the bestselling author of Hold Me Tight and Love Sense: the Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships. https://drsuejohnson.com/   ❤️ THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.   ❤️ THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

❤️ TIMESTAMPS ❤️ 2:38 - The inspiration behind Dawn's work in relationships with Millennials and Gen X 11:59 - How different generations view relationships, security, success and the need to maintain the full expression of ourselves and not lose ourselves in partnership 15:15 - The important foundation we must build before we search for partnership 20:58 - Untangling the mistakes we make when looking for love 30:10 - Tips to preserve our true selves when we are in a relationship 35:45 - The importance of doing regular check-ins to ask your partner how they want to be seen 41:35 - Different generational views on relationships and the big difference between Millennials and Gen Z 48:51 - A healing message for those in mid life who are single or wanting to improve their relationships 51:45 - Dawn's definition of a thriving relationship   ❤️ GUEST INFO ❤️ Dawn is holding a free info session on November 1 for her 8-week Creating Authentic Relationships Program, which begins in December. https://flourish-in-love.cohere.live/contribution-view/652ae5356e65d96ffa03e974/b64afcac-052a-4ff5-851c-b6212ca234c0/about   "Creating Authentic Relationships: A Love Playbook for the Next Generation" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCCKRJFR https://www.instagram.com/dawnkutza/ www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-kutza https://www.flourish-in-love.com/ Dawn@Flourish-in-Love.com   ❤️ THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW ❤️ Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships. Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all. Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show/   ❤️ CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS ❤️ https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN… ❤️ 2:59 - As a past people-pleaser, hear about the journey that inspired Juna to get into living authentically and embracing her anger 6:11 - What it looks and feels like to have an unhealthy relationship with anger and the difference between "erupting" and "stuffing" 8:40 - A closer look at why anger is healthy in reasonable doses and how to keep it in perspective 11:35 - 3 ways to start using anger as the gateway to getting clear about living our truest lives 14:58 - The damage to our closest relationships when we are erupting or stuffing our anger 21:05 - The cycle that occurs when you withhold your truth→ then you start to withdrawal→ and then you project→ and then you begin to exit the relationship 28:18 - The positive impact that living authentically and not holding onto anger can have on your relationships 33:50 - How to create a safe container in your relationship to explore anger and messy feelings 39:35 - The many ways boundaries are needed and can show up in a relationship and some examples of how how this can look 46:53 - Consequences of not having boundaries in a relationship and cues to look out for 50:43 - The importance of combining boundaries with also softening and leaning in to our partner's needs and feelings in order to have a thriving relationship 55:10 - What is a thriving relationship is to to Juna   ❤️ THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW ❤️  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.  Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all.  Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show/    ✨ SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.    ❤️ THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS ❤️ https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/  https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/  https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships    ❤️ ABOUT THE GUEST ❤️  Juna Mustad is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, coach, intuitive, and educator. Over the last 15 years, Juna has supported her clients and students to develop greater emotional awareness, create healthier relationships, and increase resilience and overall well-being. She has a deep passion for helping people listen to their body's wisdom and grow healthier boundaries so that they can experience their fullest potential and has a brilliant TEDx talk. www.JunaMustad.com  www.facebook.com/juna.mustad  www.instagram.com/juna.mustad/  ​Juna's TEDx Talk  

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN… ❤️ 6:35 - What happens in the brain when we fall in love and why we are attracted to certain people 17:50 - What happens in the brain when long term love loses its allure and we start to get pulled to other people 26:18 - Whether or not we can change who we feel attracted to 34:20 - What to do if you aren't sure if you are attracted to your partner (there's hopeful news for you here!) 39:17 - The blueprints of relationships that become imprinted 46:35 - The most helpful thing to strengthen our relationships 52:33 - What a thriving relationship is to Alex   ❤️ THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW ❤️  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.  Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all.  Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show/    ✨ SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.    ❤️ THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS ❤️ https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/  https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/  https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships    ❤️ ABOUT THE GUEST ❤️  Alex Nashton, an incredible coach who specializes in using neuroscience and mindfulness. Alex has spent the last 10 years teaching the highly ambitious how to master their own minds. Six of those years were spent formally studying neuroscience at UCLA. Alex's favorite part of coaching is supporting her clients in overcoming relationship anxiety, codependency, insecure attachment styles, and increasing confidence in dating. In addition to her one-on-one coaching practice, Alex acts a mentor and teacher trainer for other coaches, psychotherapists, counselors, and mindfulness teachers looking to cultivate their skillset in supporting individuals with anxiety and other fear-based patterns of behavior. Learn more about Alex here: https://alexnashton.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/alex_nashton/  

In this interview, we talk about... 2:38 - Hear the lens through which Nikki approaches her work with addictions to create a sense of wholeness with herself and others 7:33 - Nikki defines addiction as the disease of the “lost self” 10:15 - A closer look at addictions, from Amazon purchases to alcohol, and how we are culturally conditioned to continually look *outside* of ourselves for happiness and peace 13:40 - We are all addicted to the way we process reality. Once we recognize our blind spots, only then can we heal. 17:35 - Some common misunderstandings about addictions 21:03 - The impact addiction has on relationships and the many ways it can look 31:57 - The fine line between codependence and compassion 40:05 - Nikki's unique version of the 12-step recovery process 48:00 - The impact “Step 10” has made on Nikki's life 51:30 - The 1st step someone can take if addictions are impacting your life or relationship 58:44 - What a "thriving relationship" is to Nikki     ❤️  ABOUT THE GUEST Nikki Myers is an internationally beloved speaker and teacher and Founder of the Yoga of 12-Step Recovery, an addictions relapse prevention program that weaves the art and science of yoga with the practical tools of 12-step programs and that has rapidly become a feature of addiction recovery treatment centers. Nikki's work has been featured in the New York Times, Black Enterprise, The Huffington Post, Origin Magazine, CBS news, and countless other places. She was named a Yoga Journal Game Changer and has been a keynote speaker at prominent places like the International Conference on Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Learn more about the Yoga of 12-Step Recovery here: https://y12sr.com/   ❤️  THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.  Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show   SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.   ❤️  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS  https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

Join us for this soulful conversation with Neale Donald Walsch, 7x NY Times Bestselling author of the "Conversations with God" series -- which has been translated into 37 languages around the world and read by millions of people looking to gain universal spiritual principles for everyday life.   If you are looking to grow spiritually in your relationship (no matter your beliefs or religion), or if differing views about religion/spirituality is a point of conflict in your relationship, you may find this episode especially meaningful. ​ We talk about...​ ​ 3:30 - How Neale "lost it all” and became homeless in the span of 2 weeks and how that was the catalyst for his work ​ 10:00 - A peek into Neale's intimate Q&A sessions with God and a universal message for all religions ​ 17:19 - How Neale describes God in 2 powerful words that he believes can apply to all faith and spiritual traditions around the world ​ 19:45 - The connection between how we perceive God and how we treat one another ​ 20:50 - How to apply his principle of "Pure Love" to our relationship challenges and disconnect ​ 37:45 - "Life's Magic Question" ​ 40:15 - What a thriving relationship is to Neale   ❤️  THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.  Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show   SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.   ❤️  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS  https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

I had the absolute delight of sitting down with Dr. Amelia Nagoski, NY Times Bestselling book of​ "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle." ​   Anyone in a relationship has undeniably discovered the negative impacts of stress, not only on our individual health (in mind, body, heart, and spirit) but also on the health of our connection (particularly if not managed well between us).    This is a must-listen to understand stress in a whole new way (that's backed by science) -- and how we can work together to counteract it.   In this episode, we talk about... 1:23 - The inspiration and personal story behind writing "Burnout"  6:30 - How to detect warning signs that stress is negatively impacting your health 11:12 - How to unlearn what we've been told stress looks like 12:00 - How stress appears in a romantic relationship 13:56 - Revelatory insights about the beginning, middle, and end of the stress cycle and how we often get stuck in the middle without completing it 18:59 - The keys to completing the stress cycle 28:38 - The pitfalls of trying to manage your stress externally 35:11 - Unachievable “reasonable expectations” and the layers of stress and stressors 44:55 - Amelia sings a little tune about unspoken agreements and expectations that contribute to burnout in a relationship 50:00 - How self care is not a solo practice and how to support your partner from experiencing burnout 55:00 - What a "thriving relationship" means to Amelia   ❤️  THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.  Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show   SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.   ❤️  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS  https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

"I'm passionate about personal growth, but my partner isn't, and I feel like they're holding me back." If you've ever had that thought, this episode is 100% for you!   YOU'LL LEARN…  4:07 - Hear how Jonathan, despite being a "modern man," fell into traditional gender roles behind closed doors 7:35 - Encouragement for women to be really honest about what's not working and the levels of hurt they feel when their partners haven't done their inner work 11:38 - How Jonathan shifted his life priorities in a profound way 17:53 - Signs your partner needs to do some inner work 21:03 - Two things women need to remember when your partner starts healing and growing 25:30 - Why acknowledging the pain actually helps you move forward 28:09 - Advice on how to create a safe container for your partner to openly share 34:55 - Words of wisdom to their younger selves 39:26 - Rituals Sarah and Jonathan use to keep their marriage strong 45:20 - What a "thriving relationship" means to Sarah and Jonathan   ABOUT THE GUESTS  Sarah Jenks is an incredible coach and leader in the personal and spiritual development industry who is passionate about supporting women in forgetting who the world wants them to be, remembering who they are meant to be and giving them permission to act on it. She has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Martha Stewart, Glamour magazine, Health magazine, Parents magazine and has a large online following of women she inspires around the world daily. ​ Learn more about Sarah here: https://sarahjenks.com/​ and https://www.instagram.com/sarahjenks/ Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord helps professional men and fathers do the inner work required to have an intentional life, healthy body, and a great relationship. He's also a Urologist. ​ Learn more about Jonathan here: https://www.jonathanbrajtbord.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbrajtbord/​ And learn about their work together ​here: https://modernmarriage.us/   ❤️ THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW ❤️ Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships. Each episode will open your heart and give you incredible a-ha's, concrete takeaways, revelatory ways of seeing yourself and others, and an opportunity to experience a more joyful, ease-filled, and loving connection to those around you (and to yourself), something we all inherently crave in this human experience. Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating. Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show/    ✨ SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.   ❤️ THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS ❤️ https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/  https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/  https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships   

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Katherine Woodward Thomas, NY Times Bestselling author of the famous "Calling in the One" and "Conscious Uncoupling" books. In this interview, we talk about... 11:00 ❤️ Reframing societal norms on how we view divorce and long-term relationships 14:30❤️ How our attachment style impacts our ability to be in a loving and happy long-term relationship 16:45 ❤️ A different approach on how to create secure attachment in your relationship and the important role your needs play 25:45 ❤️ The 4 Healthy Habits of the Happily Attached 41:00 ❤️ What Katherine wishes every couple knew to help prevent unnecessary breakups   ✨ ABOUT THE GUEST Katherine Woodward Thomas is as an award-winning licensed marriage and family psychotherapist and has, over the past two decades, taught hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe to create conscious, loving relationships. https://katherinewoodwardthomas.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @KatherineWoodwardThomas https://callingintheone.com/starterkit/  https://www.consciousuncoupling.com/starterkit/   ✨ THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW  Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships.  Find all episodes here: https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show   SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.   ✨ LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS  https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingRelationships  

Join Emily Fletcher and Christine Eartheart to learn all about ⚡sacred sexuality ⚡how sexual energy can be channeled into powerful, manifesting energy to fuel your dreams ⚡meditation and sexuality for high achievers and people stressed about their to-do lists   EMILY FLETCHER BIO Emily is the founder of Ziva meditation and has taught the Ziva Technique to over 40,000 people. Her bestselling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and has been translated into 12 languages. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC. She's been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch and has taught at Apple, Google and Harvard Business School. A formerly stressed Broadway performer who was going gray at 27, Emily discovered a powerful practice that cured her insomnia and improved her health on the first day. The Ziva Technique is a powerful combination of mindfulness, meditation and manifesting designed to help you get better at life, not meditation. Ziva graduates include Oscar, Grammy, & Emmy award winners, Navy SEALS & NBA players. You can find Emily here:  https://zivameditation.com/   https://www.instagram.com/emilystellafletcher/   

This episode of the Thriving Relationships Show will be like medicine for anyone who finds themselves continually asking themselves things like...   I love them, but am I "in love" with them?   Am I attracted to my partner enough?   Do I love my partner enough?   Is there someone better out there for me?   Are we too incompatible?   Are they the right one for me?   Am I settling?   What if we're not meant to be?   Of course, all of these questions can be completely valid ones.   For others of you, however, these questions will primarily be symptoms of... ...relationship anxiety.   Wondering what "relationship anxiety" is, whether or not you have it, and what to do with it if you do?   This episode will be perfect for you, and I had the absolute delight of sitting down to interview Sarah Yudkin.   Sarah is a Relationship Anxiety Coach whose mission is to help you feel confident to go all-in on your loving, healthy relationship. After feeling anxious in her own relationship for years and finally going on a quest to understand why that was, she now feels more confident and fulfilled in her relationship than ever before.  She has supported hundreds of thousands of people on their journey to heal relationship anxiety.   May it serve you deeply!  

I was so touched getting to connect with Mark Nepo that I literally wept with tears of gratitude as soon as we signed off. ​   You know how it just feels different when you are around someone who has devoted much of their life to journeying into the spiritual depths of Life, love, purpose, and meaning? ​ Sharing this hour with him, I could viscerally feel it. ​   If you are looking for a big dose of heart and soul in your relationship, this episode of the Thriving Relationships Show is a special one and features New York Times best-selling author of the Book of Awakening and beloved spiritual teacher and poet, who traveled and taught with Oprah: Mark Nepo. ​   And be assured -- this is honoring of all spiritual paths and not connected to any particular one. Mark aims to teach about spiritual principles that apply to the universality of the human experience. ❤️ ​   ​Join us to hear reflections on:​ ​ ✨ Why it's so important for the mind to serve the heart and not the other way around ​ ✨ How Mark's cancer journey awakened him to what's most important in Life and love ​ ✨ The unique role our first loves play on our spiritual journeys ​ ✨ A spiritual perspective on what it means to "honor" someone and to be fully present ​ ✨ A beautiful way to understand what it means to listen with soul ​ ✨ The unrealistic and romanticized expectations of relationships in the modern world ​ ✨ How to stay deeply connected to yourself and your partner ​ ✨ The important role of staying current in a relationship ​ ✨ A poetic and profound shift in how we view relationships ​   I loved every second of this conversation and hope it truly serves you too. ❤️ I would adore hearing how it touches you! ​  

If you and/or your partner has ADHD (or think you may), this episode of the Thriving Relationships Show is made for you and is going to be so, so helpful and powerful!   I had the great honor and delight of interviewing Melissa Orlov, one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships.   In this episode, we cover: ✨ How 80-90% of adults with ADHD don't realize they have it ✨ The most common symptoms of ADHD -- beyond the hyperactivity most people think of ✨ Common patterns couples fall into when one partner has ADHD ✨ What the non-ADHD partner does that causes more pain and exacerbates the challenges ✨ How you can be very successful with ADHD  ✨ Why, in 60 % of relationships when ADHD is present, it contributes to challenges in the relationship ✨ What to do if ADHD is resulting is a parent/child dynamic in your relationship ✨ How Gottman's "Trust Equation" plays an important role in the ADHD shame cycle ✨ Why boundaries are a challenge and the importance of aligning our choices and actions to our deeply held values ✨ Negotiating the big issues in your relationship  ✨ If you recognize signs of ADHD in your partner, how to lovingly and effectively talk with them about a possible diagnosis And so much more!   Thank you so much for being here and for your commitment to lifelong learning and growth -- for the greater good of all!  

TIMESTAMPS 2:01 - What is energy/chi and how does it look when someone has a lot of energy flowing? 10:26 - The unique meaning of “relax” in TaiChi and what it means for relationships 15:18 - Learn how softness overcomes hardness and transforms how we show up in moments of stress and what this means for our relationships 17:01 - Practical ways to soften in moments of tension 19:45 - Examples of when hardness is ineffective – even though we think it's the best response 24:23 - Energetic softness and how it allows us to co-create 27:23 - How to use the Tai Chi principle of “intention” 31:52 - What does having a Thriving Relationship mean to Jamie Alonge? 33:05 - Words of wisdom to make the shift away from growing apart – and come back to growing together   ✨ HELPFUL LINKS ✨ Learn more about Jamie Alonge at https://www.regenerationtaichi.com/ Tai Chi Morning Warmup (Free gift from Jamie!) https://regentaichi.samcart.com/products/1-warm-up Find Jamie on IG at @regenerationtaichi Learn more about the Center for Thriving Relationships at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com Follow the Center for Thriving Relationships for daily relationship tips and inspiration at https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships Subscribe for more inspiring episodes to help you thrive in your love! https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/thriving-relationships-show/   

Over 18 years ago, I was a substitute teacher, and I found a relationship book on the teacher's desk in the classroom I was in for the day. While the students focused on their work, I started reading it and was instantly enamored. I went home that night and ordered my own copy, realizing there was so much more to understand about relationships than I ever imagined. It was the first book on relationships I had ever read, and even people who aren't necessarily into personal development have likely heard of this one particular book: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by Dr. John Gray. In fact, USA Today listed it as one of the top 10 most influential books of the last quarter-century and, in hardcover, it was the #1 best-selling book of the 1990s. It has been translated into approximately 45 languages and sold in more than 100 countries. Still today, it continues to be a bestseller. Dr. Gray has appeared repeatedly on Oprah, as well as on The Dr. Oz Show, TODAY, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, and others. He has been profiled in Time, Forbes, USA Today, and People. He was also the subject of a three-hour special hosted by Barbara Walters. Dr. Gray has now written over 20 books, including his most recent: Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Our Complex Modern World. His passion is helping men and women understand one another better, and we dive into just that in this insight-filled conversation. Some of what we cover... - How how John Gray went from a celibate monk to being a best selling author on relationships - What causes a breakdown in communication - The role of male and female hormones in creating a harmonious sexual relationship - How good communication can bring out the best in your partner - Learn how Dr. John structures his therapy sessions very differently for men vs. women - The unique needs of men and women in love and why selfishness is sometimes good - Steps to shift from being in a power struggle to being connected and open - How biology helps sustain love and grow it over a lifetime - Strategies to get more of what you want in your relationship - Learn what a Thriving Relationship means to Dr. John Gray ✨ HELPFUL LINKS ✨Learn more about Dr. John Gray at https://www.marsvenus.com/ Learn more about the Center for Thriving Relationships at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships  

This episode is so important for women -- and for those who love them.   I had the absolute honor and delight of sitting down with the famously beloved Regena Thomashauer, endearingly known as “Mama Gena” and celebrated as an icon, legend, media personality, and revolutionary – and the vivacious author of the NY Times Bestseller called Pussy: A Reclamation.   If you are (or care about) a woman who has ever… …felt shame about your body or sexuality, …dimmed your power or light, …and/or denied, ignored, dismissed, or overrode your own pleasure and desires because you didn't think they were important… …oh my goooodness, you are in for such a treat this episode.   Mama Gena's mission is all about helping women reclaim what it means to be fully expressed and embodied. She believes that women are the greatest untapped natural resource on the planet, and she has taught countless women to turn on their innate feminine power to create a life they love.   Regena's approach stems from decades of research in the social, cultural, and economic history of women, and she has been recognized widely as a leading expert in modern feminism. She has been featured on Elle, Glamour magazine, Newsweek, TEDx, 2020, and countless other media outlets.   In her classroom and through her books, she shifts the way women hold their sexuality and identities, both individually and culturally. On her website it reads: “She creates communities of women who are so outrageously and wildly expressed that they are loving the world back to itself.” Big yes to that!   After hearing the buzz and excitement about this book a few years ago, Bret I got the audio version and listened to it together on a long road trip. We both enthusiastically recommend it and have since shared it with countless clients and friends.   May you – and anyone you love – be served and inspired by this juicy episode and by getting a glimpse into what it looks like to reclaim what it means to be a woman – and to be fully turned on from being alive.   ❤️ HELPFUL LINKS https://www.instagram.com/mamagena/ https://mamagenas.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Pussy-Reclamation-Regena-Thomashauer/dp/1401950248 https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/   ✨ MORE ABOUT THE THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS SHOW Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships. Each episode will open your heart and give you incredible a-ha's, concrete takeaways, revelatory ways of seeing yourself and others, and an opportunity to experience a more joyful, ease-filled, and loving connection to those around you (and to yourself), something we all inherently crave in this human experience. Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all. ❤️ MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships   ✨ WANT TO BECOME A CERTIFIED RELATIONSHIP COACH? Learn more at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/relationship-coach-certification/  

Danielle LaPorte has a new book out with a title that makes my heart swoon… “How to Be Loving: when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up” In this inspiring interview, we talk about what to do with the inevitable fears that arise in relationships, why forgiveness is so essential, the brilliant intelligence of the heart, a reminder of just how vast our capacity for love truly is, what "un-selfing is" and why it matters, the power of loving kindness, how to be loving when we don't feel like it, her own story of falling in love while writing the book, and so much more.   ❤️ DANIELLE LAPORTE BIO Danielle is a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100 — a group who, in Oprah Winfrey's words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” The former director of a future studies think tank in Washington, DC, where she managed a team creating global scenarios, she now speaks about the intelligence of the heart. In addition to her most recent book, How To Be Loving, Danielle is also the author of The Fire Starter Sessions, The Desire Map, White Hot Truth, and the producer of dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support. Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes' top 10 for wellness, and her website has been named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women by Forbes, with millions of visitors each month. May this episode nourish your heart and connect you to the presence of love that is always here and available

If you are into personal growth, you may be wondering what all the buzz is about the nervous system these days.   It's for good reason and is a personal passion of ours and woven deeply into the work we do with couples, especially when it comes to helping partners develop secure attachment with one another.   Today, we are so excited to invite you to join expert Sarah Baldwin, training staff at the Polyvagal Institute, to receive revelatory insights into your own nervous system, and learn how regulating it can bring about profound shifts in your ability to relate to yourself, others, and the world.   This particular podcast episode is a bit more like a mini-training, rather than simply an interview, because Sarah is just so gifted as a trainer and is a beloved shining star in the world of understanding polyvagal theory and the nervous system. I adore how clearly and compassionately she explains things and how she speaks openly of her own harrowing journey of an entire childhood filled with abuse and neglect and the impact it had on her -- and her way out of trauma and into healing.   There are two things I continually hear Sarah say in the work she does: - "You make sense." - "If my nervous system can do it, so can yours."   So beautiful.   Below are the timestamps to see all of the goodness we cover.... 2:15 - How Sarah's complex childhood trauma inspired her work in somatic healing   4:30 - Why going to talk therapy for complex trauma is like going to the ophthalmologist for a hip injury   6:30 - How to discharge traumatic energy from our bodies   11:15 - A good place to begin your healing journey   13:00 - Dysregulation and learning how to drive the vehicle that is your body   18:25 - How our very own "Special Ops Team" keeps us safe   38:27 - You make sense, and you are not alone   40:30 - Words of wisdom for when we see our partner in a dysregulated state   44:55 - How our childhood creates the blueprint for our adult relationships and how to see your partner differently in challenging times   53:55 - Helpful ideas to regulate and come to the safety of the present moment, and the role of Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers in Sarah's life   1:02:48 - What having a thriving relationship means to Sarah Sarah has a huge heart, a deeply empathetic and grounded presence, and is an inspiration for countless people longing to find their way out of pain and towards the love, inner freedom, peace, and connection we all long to feel.  

A deeply inspiring interview with one of the most beloved relationship pioneers of our time who (along with his brilliant wife and teacher, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks) has personally impacted my own relationship as much as anyone, NY Times Bestselling author, Dr. Gay Hendricks.   Gay has written over 40 books (some co-authored with amazing Katie), like Conscious Loving and The Big Leap — and many are on relationships, personal development, and consciousness.  

Join Mia Lux, Founder of La Vette, and Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, for a juicy episode where we cover the following topics: 5:34 - How online dating quickly moves from excitement to exhaustion 6:25 - The anti-social behaviors we're being conditioned to accept as a normal part of dating 9:50 - The antidote to these antisocial behaviors 16:28 - Mating in the wild vs dating apps 20:46 - How to become a founding member of the La vette social club 22:10 - Your 3 voices (HEAD, HEART and HOO-HA) and what they all want from a partner 26:40 - The best questions to ask for a deeper connection, quality conversation, and a fantastic date 33:40 - Christine's #1 question we should ask to find out if a thriving relationship is possible 41:35 - Mia's secret ingredient for great first dates 46:38 - Red flag alerts! 52:48 - Mia's definition of a thriving relationship   ❤️ MORE ABOUT MIA LUX Mia Lux is the Founder of La Vette, a new intentional dating platform for self-aware singles. Although our work is primarily focused on how to help couples create a thriving relationship once they are already coupled, we absolutely LOVE what Mia has created to help people find their person. In fact, we are sooo excited about what Mia has intentionally designed that, if we weren't together, it's exactly what we'd sign up for.

Guest and Somatic Coach Marina Yanay-Triner (interviewed by your host, Christine Eartheart) shares powerful insights into the ways trauma impacts our closest relationships, including some of the topics below...   ❤️ TIME STAMPS ❤️   3:35 - How to tell if your emotions are dysregulated   6:09 - Don't blame yourself - it's an automatic response   6:40 - A good reminder when we lash out at our partners   7:03 - The body knows what the mind forgets   8:45 - Hear about a time when Marina entered the “preparation for death” phase after an encounter with her partner   11:35 - When feeling triggered, it's important for us to identify the memory, belief or instance that caused us to dysregulate   12:58 - A reminder to direct our pain/grief/rage to the past where it belongs, not onto our current relationship   14:05 - If you aren't sure where your trauma came from because you've blocked out the memory, there is still a path to healing.   15:08 - The paradox of healing - when we need to process our emotions but aren't able to feel them to begin with   16:48 - Learn to feel little chunks of emotions first   18:45 - Marina teaches us how to tune into our bodies   21:00 - The power of water and why swimming or taking a bath feels so good   25:05 - Trauma isn't just about specific events but rather becomes a patterned response to how we show up everywhere in our lives.   26:47 - Before and After - What relationships look like once healing begins   31:05 - How to support your partner when they are upset   37:32 - An inspiring message to do the hard work of healing   40:00 - Tips to bring passion back into a relationship that is struggling ❤️ TODAY'S GUEST BIO ❤️   Marina Yanay-Triner is a Compassionate Somatic Coach. As a trauma-informed coach, Marina works with clients to go deep into the roots of behavioral patterns that hold them back from experiencing life to its fullest, looking at childhood-rooted beliefs, emotions, behavioral patterns, and the unconscious to create massive transformation. Marina uses body-based approaches, including mindful self compassion, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing to support a connection back to the body, strengthen their connection with their intuition, and flourish!   You can find her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/marina.y.t/ and on her website at https://marinayt.com/.   ❤️ ABOUT CHRISTINE EARTHEART, YOUR HOST ❤️ Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships. Each episode will open your heart and give you incredible a-ha's, concrete takeaways, revelatory ways of seeing yourself and others, and an opportunity to experience a more joyful, ease-filled, and loving connection to those around you (and to yourself), something we all inherently crave in this human experience.   Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all.   Learn more at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/  

Rick William shares powerful insights into these questions you won't want to miss. ❤️ What is "emotional fitness" and why is it so important in our romantic relationship? ❤️ Why are some of us so disconnected from what we really need in our relationships? ❤️ How do we learn to get in touch with and then communicate about our needs (and what happens when we don't)? ❤️ How does an absence of self-love impact our romantic relationship? ❤️ If we are disconnected from our own sense of purpose and meaning, how does that affect our partnership? ❤️ What is the key to healthy communication, especially when we're triggered? ❤️ Why is growth so vital to thriving and why is it worth it, even when it's scary? We explore all of these things and so much more, and we can't wait for you to tune in and to hear what you think. Deeply grateful to continue expanding in love together.  ❤️ Welcome to the Thriving Relationships Show Join Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, as she interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships. Each episode will open your heart and give you incredible a-ha's, concrete takeaways, revelatory ways of seeing yourself and others, and an opportunity to experience a more joyful, ease-filled, and loving connection to those around you (and to yourself), something we all inherently crave in this human experience. Featured on TEDx, Marriage.com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all. ❤️ GUEST BIO Rick William helps support conscious high performers master their internal state so that they can create real freedom in life, relationship and business. Rick is a certified trauma informed coach, breath work facilitator and uses a combination of personal development tools and innovative life and business strategies to help his clients achieve results. His mission is to help others live emotionally connected and meaningful lives and to popularize emotional wealth (EQ) so that we can rise up, share our gifts and create heart led solutions to end suffering on this planet. He now lives in Costa Rica with and shares his work worldwide. ✨ SUBSCRIBE for more wonderful relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration. ❤️ HELPFUL LINKS https://www.instagram.com/iamrickwilliam/ https://rickwilliam.com/ https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/

Join NY Times Bestselling author and Harvard trained neuroanatomist, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor to gain incredible insights and understand what's actually happening in your brain during times of both conflict and connection -- and everything in between. It's utterly fascinating and will help explain why we can be relaxed, kind, and connected to our partner one moment -- and then in the midst of a power struggle, criticizing them, or thinking they don't care about us the next. She'll also teach you how to shift more readily out of our moments of pain and disconnection by creating a "Whole Brain Relationship." In fact, Dr. Jill will introduce you to the "8 characters" inside of us that are involved in every partnership. It's no wonder relationships can be challenging -- it's not just about two personalities. It's about 8! (That will all make so much more sense when you tune in.)   ❤️ Timestamps ❤️    3:11 - Why it's a myth that we only use 10% of our brain 4:59 - The 4 “characters” that live inside of all of our brains 7:27 - Why we can be kind to our partner one moment and criticizing them or arguing with them the next, from the perspective of a neuroscientist 9:56 - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the morning of her stroke 41:26 - Dr. Jill's “Brain Huddle” to cultivate greater inner peace and the power to choose how we want to show up in our relationships 42: 50 - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's 90 Second Rule   ✨ FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE for bi-weekly relationship, dating, and marriage advice, tips, and inspiration.    ❤️ LEARN MORE ❤️    https://www.drjilltaylor.com/  https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Living-Anatomy-Characters/dp/1401961983 https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight?language=en https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/ https://www.instagram.com/centerforthrivingrelationships/ Prefer WATCHING instead? Check out the video format on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThrivingRelationships