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ESPN 1000 afternoon host and Shaw Local Bears columnist Marc Silverman joins the show to share his thoughts on the Chicago Bears as the team is on break for the summer. Silvy shares what he's excited about for next season and what's still bothering himBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
ESPN 1000 afternoon host and Shaw Local Bears columnist Marc Silverman joins the show to share his thoughts on the Chicago Bears as the team is on break for the summer. Silvy shares what he's excited about for next season and what's still bothering him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Ben Johnson has changed the tone at Halas Hall, but the Bears still have major questions to answer before training camp, from Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon to Darnell Wright, pass rush depth and the team's stadium plans. Marc Silverman breaks down the offseason to-do listBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
There was nothing mini from this week's Bears camp. In the words of Ben Johnson, “everything matters.” And when he says everything, he means EVERYTHING. Here are three Bears players that Marc Silverman says are on the spot to earn Johnson's trust.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk Episode 444! We give our thoughts on the brand new Smugglers Run update at Galaxy's Edge with our B hosts joining us this week. Also - Is Old Man CAL KESTIS on the way? A rumor suggests this! We play a Waddle and Silvy original, Florida or Ohio! All of this and much more on a very fun episode of Jedi Talk: A Star Wars Podcast.
Marc Silverman argues that despite uncertainty off the field, the Bears are building something fans can genuinely believe in this seasonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Marc Silverman unloads on the chaos, finger-pointing and delays surrounding the Bears' endless stadium dramaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Marc Silverman predicts a 12-5 finish, another division title, and several statement wins in a loaded 2026 schedule for the Chicago BearsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Marc Silverman explains why NFL schedule release day has become one of the biggest events on the sports calendar — and why this year's daunting Bears slate makes it even biggerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Intro What are you drinking? Banter Marc Silverman Interview Cubs Hot Streak PCA vs Murakami Cubs Pitching Injuries Is the Sox / Cubs rivalry back? The Bulls have gutted the Front Office and Hired Bryson Graham Why should we just BELIEVE in Ben Johnson? The Chuck Swirsky rant and local radio White Sox Talk Davis Martin has been so good that people think…he might get traded? Have the White Sox found their lead-off man in Sam Antonacci? Is the "Perpetual Rebuild" OVER? How much "Expected or Advanced" Stats should be used in the broadcast? Is it time to just give Brooke Fletcher the sideline reporter role full-time and minimize or re-assign Connor McKnight? THANK YOUS/GFY
The Bears passed on fixing their biggest flaw. Now Jaylon Johnson, Montez Sweat and others must answer for it — or this defense will fall apart again, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
There's plenty to like about the Bears' draft class, but one glaring issue still looms large, and it's not going away, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Drafting at 25 doesn't have the sex appeal of prior years, but it may be the most important one we've had in the Ryan Poles era, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
What is love, actually?In the opening episode of Real Love Ready, Robin sits down with real-life couple and relational intelligence powerhouses Silvy Khoucasian and Bryan Reeves to ask the most fundamental question of all. From the science of falling in love to the spirituality of staying, Bryan brings the poetic dimension — love as the longing to return to the oneness we already are — while Silvy grounds it in the body, the nervous system, and the choices we make when the hormone cocktail fades.Together they reframe love from something that happens to us into a practice we can learn, refine, and choose every day. The foundation for everything that follows.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/loveready.IN THIS EPISODE(0:00) Intro: What is love, really?(2:41) Meet Sylvie & Brian: a real couple putting in real work(3:46) Love as a spiritual path vs. a grounded practice(5:49) The hormone cocktail: Why early feelings can deceive us(9:30) The blueprint we inherit from family(14:22) Boundaries aren't walls, they're what makes love possible(22:26) From the honeymoon phase to grounded love: When the real work begins(31:29) Men & disconnection: The original wound and how to heal it(44:08) Choose her every day or leave her: What real commitment looks like(53:48) Where is love in 2026? A diagnosis & myths we need to unlearnQUOTES"Anyone can go sit on the side of a mountain by themselves. But if you really want to touch something deeper…get into a relationship." - Bryan Reeves"When we try to define love, it almost constricts the experience. And if we're not also bringing logic with that love, we can really end up in a dynamic that's not healthy for us." - Silvy Khoucasian"We want love. We want more love in our lives. But we are lacking the skill of how to do it well. There is nothing more important in this world than the relationships we have with each other." - Robin Ducharme"Until people get over the fantasy of a relationship, they cannot do real relationship with another human. “ - Bryan Reeves"The whole point of having a boundary with someone is so you can continue your connection with them. It's not about shutting people out — it's so the love and intimacy can actually thrive." - Silvy KhoucasianABOUT THE GUESTSSilvy Khoucasian is a relationship coach and therapist specializing in attachment, boundaries, and relational health. She works with individuals and couples to help them build more conscious, connected relationships. Instagram: @silvykhoucasianTikTok: @silvykhoucasianWebsite: https://silvykhoucasian.com/Bryan Reeves is a former US Air Force captain turned author, relationship coach, and men's work facilitator. He has helped millions of men and women bridge the gap between their hearts and their habits through his writing, coaching, and podcast.Instagram: @bryanreevesinsightTikTok: @bryanreevesinsightWebsite: https://bryanreeves.com/GET THE REAL LOVE READY BOOKReal Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy is a clear, compassionate guide to the knowledge, skills, and daily practices that help us love with greater intention, truth, and heart.https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBookFollow us: @realloveready@robinducharmeofficial @soulprintmediaco
The Bears let key defensive production walk this offseason. With the draft three weeks away, fixing a unit that wasn't close to championship level is now the top priority, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Yes, the Bears won 11 games last season, but asking for more isn't being a hater, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
You don't have to win free agency in order to win games, but the pressure is on Bears GM Ryan Poles to find guys who can pressure the quarterback in next month's draft, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
It has been 41 years since the Bears won at least one playoff game in consecutive seasons, Marc Silverman writes, which is why Bears GM Ryan Poles should trade for Maxx CrosbyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
The thing I was asked the most about by a landslide was the Bears stadium situation, Marc Silverman writes. I still believe there's a better chance than not that the Bears find their way to Arlington HeightsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
The USA won hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980. SDFC beat Montreal 5-0 in the MLS season opener. SDSU fell to Colorado State, essentially ensuring their at-large bid is now dead for the NCAA Tournament. Marc “Silvy” Silverman joins the show. The Padres are in full Spring Training swing.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USA won hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980. SDFC beat Montreal 5-0 in the MLS season opener. SDSU fell to Colorado State, essentially ensuring their at-large bid is now dead for the NCAA Tournament. Marc “Silvy” Silverman joins the show. The Padres are in full Spring Training swing.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USA won hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980. SDFC beat Montreal 5-0 in the MLS season opener. SDSU fell to Colorado State, essentially ensuring their at-large bid is now dead for the NCAA Tournament. Marc “Silvy” Silverman joins the show. The Padres are in full Spring Training swing.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that the Bears are good, the payroll decisions only become more of a puzzle, and shedding DJ Moore's salary could impact the defense more than his skillset affects the 2026 team and beyond, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
In order to be at SoFi Stadium on Valentine's Day 2027, the Bears must get to work immediately on many issues that need to be addressed now that the offseason has officially begun, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Downstate lawmakers haven't moved an inch for a variety of reasons, none of which is good enough to not get this done immediately. And because of this, Illinois has allowed the state of Indiana to enter the game as a real player for the Bears stadium, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
In hour one, debating the more talented team: Heat or Bulls? After another crushing Panthers loss, we reconcile with the Cats potentially missing the playoffs this year. Chicago radio host Silvy joins the show and explains why he's boycotting the Bulls this season.
The Heat took game 1 of their mini-series with the Bulls. Chicago radio host Silvy joins the show and explains why he's boycotting the Bulls this season. An early look at some of our favorite novelty props for the Super Bowl. Lee Sterling shares his picks for the sports weekend and his early handicapping of the Super Bowl National Anthem.
I'm all for Poles taking multiple swings at the defensive line through the draft and repeating what he accomplished on offense last year, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk On episode 425, we watched the Maul: Shadow Lord trailer for the first time and shared our immediate thoughts. Why is Oga's Cantina in Disneyland going under a refurbishment? How will they update it to the OG trilogy? We end today with another fun rendition of Florida vs Ohio, which is the game Tom ripped from his favorite radio show, Waddle and Silvy on ESPN Chicago. Thank you for listening! https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk
For me, the 2025 Bears season will be remembered for restoring my faith in an organization that I've loved since I was a young child, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
The guys start the show off talking about the Dodgers signing star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a 4-year, $240 million deal! Everyone in baseball is mad at the Dodgers - again. More on the Dodgers and how their ability to spend freely will be a huge reason why MLB will end up in a lockout situation next year. The Lakers lost to the Hornets, but head coach JJ Redick left Kap disappointed by his postgame presser. Marc "Silvy" Silverman of the famous "Waddle & Silvy" show on ESPN 1000 Chicago stops by for a deep dive preview into Sunday's Rams-Bears game. Does he think the Bears can pull off the upset? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For years, we asked for coaches and players who truly understood the Bears/Packers rivalry and, more importantly, winning football games, Marc Silverman writes. Ben Johnson is that guy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
In almost 125 minutes of football this season, the Bears have not held a lead against the Packers, Marc Silverman writes. On Saturday, Ben Johnson's offense must come out with urgency and get back to playing physical footballBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Bears fans, stop waiting for the other shoe to drop, Marc Silverman writes. This team is real, Caleb Williams is built for the moment, and Ben Johnson delivered on every promise. Buckle up – January is going to be funBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk Episode 420 Enjoy this bonus and special holiday episode of Jedi Talk! We announced guests joining us next year on our January 16th show - check out John and Chris at the social handles below and see the direct link to their new book! https://johnszeluga.komi.io https://www.chrisjsorrentino.com MAJOR props and shout out to Waddle and Silvy from ESPN Chicago for inspiring Florida vs Ohio. RIP to Adam The Woo Happy Holidays from Jedi Talk!
Ahead of tonight's Heat vs Bulls game in Chicago, Silvy of the Waddle & Silvy show on ESPN 1000 in Chicago joins the show.
On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by Silva from ESPN's Waddle & Silvy to preview the upcoming playoff series vs Milwaukee. We also get into Big Cat finally winning the 50/50 raffle, we also get into the remainder of the Bears season and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
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Silvy Khoucasian is a Relationship Coach and a Writer. Her heart mission is to support people in being deeply and soulfully self-connected and to use their self-awareness to create relationships that feel nourishing and supportive. Silvy guides others to get to know themselves in a collaborative and empowering way and teaches people ways to strengthen their communication skills, their capacity to be vulnerable, and their ability to create healthy and compassionate boundaries. She has been deeply invested in her own personal healing journey over the last decade and highly values being an eternal student. Silvy has been featured in various publications such as Women's Health, Buzzfeed, Vogue, Playboy, Allure, and Cosmopolitan magazine. Silvy eagerly looks forward to contributing to the global conversation on intimate relationships for many years to come. We discuss: Exploring why therapy is more accepted than ever and how self-awareness can transform the way we love. Why focusing only on yourself isn't enough without learning key relationship skills like vulnerability and communication. How understanding your attachment style can help you navigate dating and deepen connections. The importance of defining what you want and building a strong foundation before rushing into intimacy. How to move past social media's unrealistic dating ideals and prioritize kindness, openness, and real conversation. Follow Silvy Khoucasian on Instagram: @silvykhoucasian Follow Silvy Khoucasian on Facebook: @Silvy Khoucasian Work with Silvy in 1:1 Coaching here Start Silvy's course, Attachment 101: https://silvy.teachable.com/p/attachment-101 Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney's organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's talk about friendship — the kind that stretches you, challenges you, and teaches you who you really are.In this episode, I'm joined by my best friend Silvy Khoucasian — licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship coach, and one of the wisest people I know — for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to maintain friendship as an adult.Silvy and I have been in a long-distance friendship for a few years now, and it hasn't always been smooth. We've had to navigate mismatched expectations, boundaries, distance, emotional labor, and yes… the question of when to stay and when to let go.We cover:Are tiered friendships helpful or harmful?What to do when one person is all-in and the other is casualHow to set boundaries without ghosting or guiltThe difference between emotional intimacy and emotional outsourcingLoyalty vs. self-abandonmentWhen longevity isn't the same as depthAnd how to keep a friendship alive across time zones and identity shiftsThis isn't just theory. This is real-life, lived experience between two women who've done the work — and are still doing it.If you've ever struggled with outgrowing friends, feeling too needed (or not needed enough), or wondered how to stay rooted in your relationships without betraying yourself… this episode is for you.Connect with Silvy:
I loved interviewing longtime friend, Bryan Reeves—a former Air Force captain turned relationship coach, author, and speaker—about deep themes of love, grief, surrender, and conscious partnership. Bryan shared his and his wife's experience of enduring 18 major life challenges in five years, many of these were ambiguous losses—grief over things never fully materialized. We've both been Inspired by Michael Singer's Surrender Experiment and Bryan reflected on surrendering to life's challenges without giving up, choosing instead to fully engage with each moment, seeing surrender as the ultimate form of freedom. I love learning about the complex dynamics of partnership with his wife, Silvy—balancing personal truths, holding space for differences, and learning how to share power in a relationship rather than dominate or withdraw. In this deeply connected reunion of sorts in person in Austin, we also discussed... -How much Bryan loves Silva! I asked him to describe qualities he appreciates about her—he lit up! He spoke of her warmth, humor, depth, and emotional availability—and three things that turn him on, from her sensuality to her emotional support. -How Bryan openly owns his shortcomings—like struggling to offer the depth of emotional connection Silvy craves—and apologizes for past choices that unintentionally hurt her, including the decision to leave LA. -How we both emphasized that true love and partnership are not about perfection, but about willingness to stay present in the messiness. We explored how real intimacy requires patience, compassion, and truth-telling. -How Bryan's guiding principle in his partnership with his wife is serving love, rather than ego. -How I vulnerably opened up about my own struggles with being single, practicing self-care, and asking my staff for loving accountability—showing that intimacy begins with ourselves. -This nearly yearly podcast swap between old friends ends with mutual appreciation, humor, and heartfelt acknowledgment of the growth they've witnessed in each other over 15 years. -I'm so grateful for the depth and realness of our shared journey and we invite listeners to reflect and take meaningful action in their own lives… tiny hinges swing big door… you'd be amazed what consistent aligned action will create for your intimate relationships. ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Bryan Reeves: A former US Air Force Captain, Bryan is now an international coach and blogger who's blogs, videos, online courses, and books have been experienced by over 30 million people in every country in the world (except North Korea apparently). He's worked and studied with the top spiritual teachers of our time, including Marianne Williamson, David Deida, Byron Katie, Eckhart Tolle, and others. With a Masters Degree in Human Relations, he now coaches men and women to creating thriving lives and relationships. Check out his amazing podcast, Men this Way! and his NEW BOOK: Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her) Website: https://bryanreeves.com/ Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/bryanreevesofficial Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/thebryanreeves Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/bryanreevesinsight/ YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjeDDgvGtFmYq2bTfSzSutg Gift or Product Link Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her) https://bryanreeves.com/book/ Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW ________________________________________________________ ❤️ Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off ________________________________________________________ ❤️ We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! ________________________________________________________ ❤️ Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Silvy Khoucasian to discuss the emotional intricacies of relationships—from navigating conflict to building deeper, more secure connections. Together, they unpack how attachment styles show up in everyday dynamics, why setting and honoring boundaries is essential, and how validating your own emotions can transform how you relate to others. The conversation dives into anxious and avoidant behaviors, the value of clear agreements between partners, and the importance of leading with vulnerability and self-awareness to foster meaningful, authentic relationships.Connect with Silvy https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Get your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 736Is your attachment style secretly directing every move you make in a relationship, from how quickly you run away to how desperately you cling?Silvy Khoucasian joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 736, to share how our nervous system, childhood attachments, and self-imposed boundaries can either block or build authentic love, why some red flags can be transformed into healthy agreements how to break old patterns and self-regulate more effectively, and what it takes to begin creating fulfilling relationships based on curiosity, vulnerability, and mutual respect.In This Episode, Silvy Khoucasian Uncovers:(01:15) Are You Looking for The Red Flags?(07:45) The Four Attachment Styles(14:10) Learn to Self-Regulate(19:55) Create Positive Interactions With Your Partner(25:40) Replace Judgment with Curiosity(28:45) How to Express Emotions in A Relationship(35:45) Expression Instead of Projection(40:25) Heal Your Deepest Wounds(46:55) The Anxious + Avoidant Relationship Dynamic(52:05) How to Heal Attachment Wounds(59:25) Why You Ignore Red Flags(01:05:10) What Does True Love Feel Like?(01:08:30) How Feminism Changed Relationships(01:16:30) Men Are Being Called Forth to Provide(01:22:15) Family Dynamics(01:27:30) The Dark Side of Vulnerability + What Vulnerability Truly is(01:35:30) Vulnerability Requires Boundaries
Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 736 Is your attachment style secretly directing every move you make in a relationship, from how quickly you run away to how desperately you cling? Silvy Khoucasian joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 736, to share how our nervous system, childhood attachments, and self-imposed boundaries can either block or build authentic love, why some red flags can be transformed into healthy agreements how to break old patterns and self-regulate more effectively, and what it takes to begin creating fulfilling relationships based on curiosity, vulnerability, and mutual respect. "Even red flags can become yellow flags or green flags if you work on creating agreements to prioritize the safe relationship. Agreements are the gold where you start to recognize how to find the bridge for both people's needs. And then you also set internal boundaries and agreements with yourself so that you're contributing to create that environment" - Silvy Khoucasian In This Episode, Silvy Khoucasian Uncovers: [01:15] Are You Looking for The Red Flags? Silvy Khoucasian Why everyone has their own red flags in a relationship. How red flags can be related to an unbalanced nervous system. When we don't understand our self-narratives, we will search for evidence that already exists in our brains. Why Silvy went on 300 dates before she met her husband. How she was always searching for the red flags. Why red flags can turn into green flags when we make agreements. The difference between rigid and healthy boundaries. How boundaries can become a trap that prevents us from creating a connection. [07:45] Four Attachment Styles 548 Dr. Stan Tatkin | Healing Toxic Relationships: What's The Bite That Fits Each Other's Wounds? How attachment styles are formed in our childhood. Why unpredictable behavior in parents causes anxiety in children in their adult life. How Silvy wanted a relationship but always left when she got scared. Why reassurance from her husband helped her heal her attachment style. It's normal to have vulnerabilities in a relationship. [14:10] Learn to Self-Regulate Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin The differences between each of the four attachment styles. Why we unconsciously relive our childhood memories as adults, even when we don't remember them. It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn How we only discover our wounds when we get into a relationship. Why it's important to learn to self-regulate. How we can co-create safety with other people. [19:55] Create Positive Interactions With Your Partner Why relationships are not easy for most of us. How we create agreements in a relationship to protect ourselves from ourselves and from each other. Why vulnerability is the key to creating connection. The Gottman Institute: The Five Positive Interactions Why there's no point in being in a relationship if we're not attuned to our partner. [25:40] Replace Judgment with Curiosity 727 LLS | Discernment of Deception: How To Sharpen Your Intuition When Many Roads To Hell Are Paved With Good Intentions Why it's hard to be curious about another person if we're not curious about ourselves. How Silvy felt lonely inside because she put all of her focus on others. Why curiosity is the antidote to judgment. How we want our partner to be like us when we're in a conflict. [28:45] How to Express Emotions in A Relationship Why men are not meant to always hold space and emotionally regulate their partner. How to be respectful towards our partner when we emote. Why women's emotional outbursts can violate men's boundaries and create resentment over time. 435 Dr. John Gray | Wellness In Relationships: Testosterone, Estrogen, Semen Retention & Sexual Polarity Why women need to learn to hold space for men to be vulnerable. The importance of being able to share emotions without harming the other person. How Josh navigates conflicts with his partner. [35:45] Expression Instead of Projection Why it's important to have role models who are securely attached. How Silvy learned to express her wounds instead of projecting them. Why they constantly create new agreements with her husband. How to navigate potential threats to the relationship. [40:25] Heal Your Deepest Wounds Which wound Silvy needed to heal in order to be in a relationship. How she learned to speak up for herself and walk away from where she was mistreated. Why Josh struggled with an anxious attachment wound. How avoidant people seek control to keep themselves safe. [46:55] The Anxious + Avoidant Relationship Dynamic The positive traits of anxious and avoidant people. Why anxious and avoidant attachment styles are drawn to each other. How the anxious person makes the avoidant even more avoidant. The importance of communicating our needs with clarity. Where passive-aggressive communication comes from. How anxiously attached people struggle with vulnerability. Why agreements help us move towards secure attachment. [52:05] How to Heal Attachment Wounds Why avoidant individuals are not truly present in the relationship. How avoidant attachment style is formed through neglect. Why we leave relationships when there is no willingness. How IFS therapy and parts work are going to help us heal our relationship wounds. Attached by Amir Levine + Rachel Heller Why it's important to understand the vulnerabilities of the other person. How Silvy utilizes solution-focused therapy in her work. [59:25] Why You Ignore The Red Flags How seeing the potential in our partner can make us miss the red flags. Why the anxious attachment style causes us to ignore the negative traits of a potential partner. How acknowledging and grieving childhood pain provides healing. Why the avoidant attachment style makes us idealize the other person. How Josh used to put his podcast guests on a pedestal. Why we only start noticing the flaws of the other person after a few months. [01:05:10] What Does True Love Feel Like? Why true love can feel boring but safe. How we're drawn to what feels familiar. Why Silvy felt more chemistry in her last relationship because she was grasping for the connection she was not getting. The importance of not relying on relationships to feel happy and alive. [01:08:30] How Feminism Changed Relationships How some teachers teach from their wounds. What women are fighting for. How women finally have the opportunity to express themselves. Why the female and male roles are shifting because of feminism. How men are paying for the sins of their fathers and grandfathers. Why men need to establish communication boundaries with their partner. [01:16:30] Men Are Being Called Forth to Provide Why men have to do more than men ever had to do before. How men can't understand women on a visceral level and vice versa, but we can be curious about each other's experiences. Why some men are scared of women. How women desire greater range and capacity from men. [01:22:15] Family Dynamics What role children play within a relationship. The importance of having one primary caregiver in order to form a secure attachment. Why some men want to be the primary caregiver. How our main goal is to create peace. [01:27:30] The Dark Side of Vulnerability + What Vulnerability Truly is How vulnerability has become co-opted. Why the perception of vulnerability is subjective. Vulnerability is the courage to reveal emotional risks. Why transparency doesn't equal vulnerability. How vulnerability is relational. Why being vulnerable without borders can be harmful. [01:35:30] Vulnerability Requires Boundaries How we learn through teaching others. Jordan Pickell How radical honesty can be inappropriate. Why internal boundaries help us navigate vulnerability. What makes us become susceptible to cults. How Silvy's learning to be in integrity and have self-compassion. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts Power Quotes From The Show There's Too Much Pressure on Romantic Love "There's never been more pressure on romantic love. We used to look to God and spirituality for our connection to those places and now we look to creating that in conscious relationships. We rely a little too much on relationship for that feeling of aliveness, but do we actually have that aliveness in other parts of our lives?" - Silvy Khoucasian Women's Emotions Are Not Men's Responsibility "Having a man that just has tolerate anything and just be this rock and hold the space and just receive, that's not even healthy for her. That's not going to keep her in integrity with herself. Being able to witness the range of emotion is important on both sides, but not from a place of where you could just spew out any words and stories and assumptions that comes out with that. That's actually a boundary violation." - Silvy Khoucasian Move Towards Safety "You have to look for signs that your relationship is moving in the direction of healing, more safety, and more connection. And it doesn't mean you're not going to have those struggles. You are. But how do you learn from those things? And do you have a partner who's willing to co-create that safety together? And sometimes it's us that's contributing to that lack of safety. Can we be really honest about that?" - Silvy Khoucasian Links From Today's Show Silvy Khoucasian 548 Dr. Stan Tatkin | Healing Toxic Relationships: What's The Bite That Fits Each Other's Wounds? 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Silvy uniquely fuses her thorough knowledge of attachment theory, boundaries, and creativity in her coaching and writing. She has facilitated one-on-one, couples, and group coaching sessions for the last 10 years. Her heart mission is to support others in being deeply and soulfully self-connected and to use their self-awareness to create fulfilling and reciprocal relationships. Silvy guides others to get to know themselves in a collaborative and empowering way and teaches people how to strengthen their communication skills, their capacity to be vulnerable, and their ability to create healthy and compassionate boundaries. She has been deeply invested in her own personal healing journey over the last decade and highly values being an eternal student. Silvy has been featured in various publications such as Women's Health, Buzzfeed, Vogue, Playboy, Allure, and Cosmopolitan magazine. Silvy eagerly looks forward to contributing to the global conversation on intimate relationships for many years to come. Website Instagram Facebook YouTube
This podcast episode is a rich, compassionate exploration of the multifaceted nature of personal boundaries and attachment dynamics in relationships. Silvy Khoucasian, a relationship coach, emphasizes that boundary work is not just about creating firm walls, but also learning when to soften them to foster deeper connection and intimacy. She shares how her own upbringing in a household where emotional boundaries were often crossed sparked her path toward understanding boundary violations—whether emotional, intellectual, physical, or spiritual—and how to recognize and articulate them in non-shaming ways. Silvy introduces the concept of boundaries as an “energetic field” that protects the integrity of the self and explains how early childhood experiences, especially in family systems, shape our boundary sensitivities and attachment patterns. She highlights the often-overlooked nuances of intellectual and spiritual boundary violations and stresses the importance of validating one's own inner experiences even when others don't. The conversation also dives into attachment styles, with Silvy outlining the foundations of secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant attachment, explaining how these dynamics are often born out of early interactions with caregivers. Together with host Erin Doppelt, they explore the cultural influence of people-pleasing, particularly for women, and how relational healing requires awareness, self-regulation, and choosing relationships that offer “corrective healing experiences.” Silvy introduces practical tools to support both anxious and avoidant individuals—ranging from emotional regulation before dates to practicing vulnerability and discernment in choosing partners. The episode leaves listeners with a hopeful and grounded message: that while perfect security may not exist, we can all build secure-functioning patterns through self-awareness, communication, and intentional relationship choices. Silvy Khoucasian is a renowned expert in intimate relationships and boundaries. With a Master's Degree in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, and as the Founder of Love With Integrity Podcast, Silvy helps people expand their relationship skills -- which includes the expression of boundaries, vulnerability, and their attachment awareness in order to create fulfilling and reciprocal relationships. Silvy's expertise will help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns in relationships. Through her approach, which combines psychology and spirituality, she will guide you toward feeling empowered and assertive in your life and relationship choices. https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/ https://silvykhoucasian.com/workwithsilvy/ Interested in Sacred Leadership? Message Erin on Instagram @erinrdoppelt to learn more. If you buy 25 copies of Nothing Can Stop You, you will get a 1:1 session with Erin. Connect with Erin: https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com/
The Jimmy Butler situation has unraveled. Silvy of the Waddle & Silvy Show in Chicago joins the show to help us react to Butler's trade request. Examining the tipping point that soured Butler's relationship with the HEAT and Will Manso explains why he would be shocked to see the relationship repaired. Plus, Dolphins playoff chances heading into the Week 18 are not great but do we believe? Discussing Tua's injury that will likely sideline him again and Hoch details why he was forced to chew out a Best Buy employee yesterday.
In hour one, long time friend of the show - Silvy of the Waddle & Silvy Show in Chicago - warned us years ago that Jimmy Butler would eventually pull a "Jimmy Butler" in Miami. Today, Silvy joins the show to help us react to Butler's trade request and eventual ugly departure out of Miami.
Sabrina and Silvy sit down to discuss what can cause the tendency to chase potential in relationships and put partners on pedestals. They offer practical tips for managing these patterns. Silvy, a relationship coach, reflects on her own journey with fearful-avoidant attachment after a long-term relationship, explaining how unresolved childhood trauma led her to project insecurities and set unrealistic standards. She and her husband learned to recognize their vulnerabilities and communicate better, a skill crucial for those in anxious-avoidant dynamics. Sabrina and Silvy emphasize that placing someone on a pedestal, which is linked to attachment wounds, prevents true intimacy by idealizing a partner and avoiding vulnerability. They explain that this behavior can stem from childhood but becomes harmful in adult relationships, blocking authentic connection. To overcome this, look at relationships objectively, understanding your emotional needs, and communicating honestly, ensuring that your attachment style and role in the dynamic align with healthy, balanced intimacy. Struggling with a breakup? Join the Make It Make Sense: Getting Through a Breakup course from Sabrina and Britt Frank HERE! Stuck After the Podcast? Master Implementation in 8 Weeks with Sabrina's Foundation Course HERE! Get Ad free and 2 Bonus episodes a month HERE! Want to work with Sabrina? HERE! Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp HERE! Get free shipping and 365 Day returns on Quince.com HERE! Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formally known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity.