Respected & Connected: Create a More Intimate, Collaborative Relationship

Have you ever wondered how your past relationships have shaped your emotional responses to your partner?  This episode explores the four different relationship attachment styles. Our Guest today is Bev Mitelman M.A., the founder of Securely Loved. Bev and Sharon dive into attachment styles, and how those subconscious p

Tired of feeling let down or resentful in your relationships?  This episode explores the hidden power of disappointment. Sharon dives deep into common mistakes we make when dealing with unmet expectations.  Learn practical skills like the "Feedback Wheel" and "Soft Startup" to transform conflict into connection. Discov

Is unconditional love a worthwhile aspiration or an unrealistic expectation? In this episode, Zach Beach shares his insights on the concept of unconditional love and how it can be navigated alongside the necessary boundaries in various relationships. He emphasizes the importance of setting intentions and aspirations, t

Do you ever hold back in asking for what you want in your relationship because you’re not sure if your expectations are reasonable? I hear this all the time. And while I sometimes think that people do have unrealistic expectations of their intimate relationships, I also think that we’re asking the wrong question. In th

Men…do you know what your partner needs to feel safe & provided for in today’s relationships? Because it has changed. Kristal DeSantis is a marriage and family therapist who specializes in men’s issues. She’s the author of the book Strong: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man. And she’s on the podcast today to

What do you do when you’re doing your best to use good relationship skills and your partner isn’t responding well? If you’ve ever felt like things go wrong no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you. Topics discussed:  Understanding relationship phases - love without knowledge, knowledge without love, and know