Relationship Alive!

What’s the best way to overcome conflict in your relationship? How does it change based on your attachment style? And can you use what we know about our biology, and our memory, to avoid the point of no return? Today we have a return visit from Stan Tatkin. Along with training couples therapists and conducting workshops for couples, Stan is the author of Wired for Love, and the recent audio program from SoundsTrue - RelationshipRx: Insights and Practices to Overcome Chronic Fighting and Return to Love.

Should you get back together with your ex? How do you know if it's a good idea? And, once you've decided that it's a good idea, how do you get back together with the best chance of succeeding? Let's face it - things didn't work out the first time around. What can you do to prevent history from repeating itself? In today's episode, I'll give you the exact questions to ask that will help you figure out whether or not it's a good idea. And then we'll cover what to do to get it right this time around.

What are some practical ways to build safety in your relationship? To get back to love when you're in conflict? And to create such a solid background of safety and positive energy in your relationship that you can withstand the inevitable bumps along the way? In today’s episode, featuring Gabrielli LaChiara, we’re going to give you a tool to help you when times are challenging - and to put even more positive energy in the relationship bank account when things are going well - something you can start tod

What's stopping you from having the kind of connection with others that you want? Whether you're in a relationship and feeling stuck with your partner, or single and wondering how to connect with someone amazing - today's episode is for you. You're going to learn a simple way to shift how you interact with others that will open you up to a much more alive, dynamic, exciting way to connect. You'll also know how to recognize when it's time to make a boundary and NOT connect. 

What’s the recipe for a successful divorce? And if you have children, how do you ensure that they are also not traumatized by the process? In this week’s episode, our guest is Dr. Constance Ahrons, one of the world’s leading experts in how to navigate divorce well. Her book, The Good Divorce, identified exactly what kinds of post-divorce relationships had the best outcomes. You’ll learn exactly what to do, what not to do, and how to salvage a situation that’s already not going well.

How do you stay curious in your relationship? And how do you get rid of the stories that you tell yourself, about your partner (or about yourself) - that are holding you back? Chloe Urban and I show you exactly how to know when it's time to bring your curiosity back online, how to identify when a "story" is getting in your way, and what to do to make the shift. You'll have some solid strategies for infusing your relationship with curiosity and the powerful truth of "what is".

Have you ever felt like everyone else’s needs come first? In today’s episode, we cover the art of Extreme Self Care - to learn how to make boundaries and take better care of yourself. Our guest is Cheryl Richardson, professional coach and New York Times Bestselling author of several books, including Take Time for Your Life, and her most recent book, Waking Up in Winter. Cheryl Richardson's decades of experience helps you reclaim your life, find your center, and bring your best self to your relationships

What do you do if you want to have sex more than your partner? Or if your partner wants to have sex more than you do? Differences in sexual desire can create so many problems in a relationship, and in today's episode we tackle this topic head-on. There's something here for you no matter which side of the equation you're on. I'm going to help you figure out what's really going on, and find your way to a balance around sex that feels great to both you and your partner.

What power do you have to change your relationship for the better by working on yourself? If things aren’t going so well, how do you know if you’ve done “all you can do”? Relationships require a balance of learning the skills of relating to others AND doing your own work. On today’s episode, you’re going to learn how to find that balance, and take both to the next level. Our guest is Dr. Alexandra Solomon, author of Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want.

How do you know if your relationship is healthy? Does having problems mean that your relationship isn't healthy? And how do you promote the health of your relationship? In this week's episode, Neil Sattin answers these questions so that you can quickly get a sense of what's going on in your relationship - and, if you decide that things aren't healthy, exactly what to do to get back on track. It's like taking a multivitamin for your relationship!

How do you do the work of true inner transformation? If there are parts of you that are getting in the way - then you’re going to have a tough time realizing your full potential. However, you have everything you need inside of you! Today's guest is Dick Schwartz, creator of Internal Family Systems. We’ll be exploring this powerful way of finding your core resourcefulness - which he calls “Self” energy - and using it to help heal and grow the parts within you that are holding you back. Plus a demo!

How do you invite someone into your world, your truth, your desires? When you have a complaint, how do you invite someone to the table about it in a way where they WANT to respond and help make things right? And, most importantly, how do you invite someone to be who they truly are? Today's show is all about how to "be an invitation", and whether you’re in a relationship, or single and looking to connect, the art of being an invitation can completely transform how you connect with another person.

Are your orgasms getting in the way of your close connection with your partner? Conventional wisdom says that more orgasms = better - but the truth might actually be quite the opposite. The good news is that there are ways that you can have sex with your partner, and foster intimacy, that seem to avoid the pitfalls that orgasms can create. In order to explain, my guest today is Marnia Robinson, author of Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow: From Habit to Harmony in Sexual Relationships. This episode focuses on karezza

How do you align with your vision for love and call it into your life? What’s holding you back from experiencing what you want? Whether you’re single and looking, or in a relationship and wondering what’s keeping you from making it even better, today’s episode is for you. Our guest is my friend, colleague, and mentor Katherine Woodward Thomas, bestselling author of Calling in The One and the New York Times bestseller Conscious Uncoupling. Katherine & I will help you uncover your unconscious blocks t

136: An Important Action Step for Your Relationship - with Neil Sattin