Send us a text You can run a board meeting like a boss, handle clients with grace, and lead your team like a pro—but somehow, when it comes to talking with your partner, all that communication brilliance disappears. Suddenly, one sideways comment and you’re defensive, shutting down, or mentally checking out, wondering, “Why can’t I communicate at home like I do at work?” In this episode of Relationship Reset, Katie Rössler breaks down why your brain switches from CEO mode to adaptive child mo...
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Send us a text You can run a board meeting like a boss, handle clients with grace, and lead your team like a pro—but somehow, when it comes to talking with your partner, all that communication brilliance disappears. Suddenly, one sideways comment and you’re defensive, shutting down, or mentally checking out, wondering, “Why can’t I communicate at home like I do at work?” In this episode of Relationship Reset, Katie Rössler breaks down why your brain switches from CEO mode to adaptive child mo...
Send us a text You can run a board meeting like a boss, handle clients with grace, and lead your team like a pro—but somehow, when it comes to talking with your partner, all that communication brilliance disappears. Suddenly, one sideways comment and you’re defensive, shutting down, or mentally checking out, wondering, “Why can’t I communicate at home like I do at work?” In this episode of Relationship Reset, Katie Rössler breaks down why your brain switches from CEO mode to adaptive child mo...
Send us a text What happens when your head knows you’re safe, but your body doesn’t believe it? In this deeply compassionate Dear Katie episode, we’re talking about sex, shame, and the long-lasting impact of purity culture—even years into a healthy, loving marriage. Katie reads a listener’s heartfelt letter about struggling with low libido, body image, and the lingering messages of purity culture that still shape how she experiences intimacy. Together, they explore why those old beliefs don’t...
Send us a text Do you ever feel like if you stopped holding everything together, the whole house of cards would collapse? From remembering birthdays to managing moods, many high-achieving partners carry a silent weight: emotional labor. In this week’s episode of Relationship Reset, Katie dives deep into what emotional labor really means, why it drains your connection, and how to finally make it a shared responsibility—without starting another argument that begins with, “I do everything around...
Send us a text Have you ever looked across the room at your partner and thought, We’re doing all the things… but where did “us” go? You’re not fighting. You’re not miserable. You’re just… surviving. The spark has dimmed, the laughter’s quieter, and the connection feels buried under years of logistics, caregiving, and exhaustion. In this heartfelt Dear Katie episode, Katie Rössler reads a letter from a listener married 26 years, raising five children—three with special needs—who wonders if the...
Send us a text What happens to “our” dreams when one of us becomes the trailing (or as Yvonne prefers—accompanying) spouse? In this candid conversation with Yvonne Kwa, author of Whose Career?, we unpack what dual-career life really looks like when visas, languages, relocations, and corporate policies collide. If you’ve spent years “filling space” with odd jobs or study while your partner’s career took the lead—and the resentment is starting to hum under the surface—this episode is for you. W...
Send us a text Ever find yourself lying in bed next to your partner, scrolling separate screens, and realizing you can’t remember the last time you actually connected? You might be living in what I call the invisible divorce. In this episode of Relationship Reset, we’re unpacking the sneaky reality of marriages that look fine on the outside but feel empty on the inside. I’ll break down the key signs of invisible divorce, the difference between being emotionally checked out versus just plain e...
Send us a text Anxiety doesn’t just live in one partner’s body. It sneaks into your marriage, too. From restless nights to snappy arguments, it has a way of becoming the uninvited third wheel. But here’s the good news: anxiety doesn’t have to divide you. It can actually be a chance to strengthen your bond. In this episode of Relationship Reset, I’m opening up about my own journey with anxiety and how it’s impacted my marriage over the years. I’ll share what happens in your brain and nervous s...
Send us a text What happens when the empty nest you’ve been waiting for… doesn’t stay empty? For many couples, life after kids means finally focusing on us again. But when an adult child moves back home—whether for health, financial, or personal reasons—the dream of freedom can feel like it slips away overnight. In this week’s Dear Katie episode, I respond to a letter from a listener whose adult daughter is living at home permanently after a health crisis. Her question is one many couples qui...
Send us a text What happens when an Italian firecracker marries a Caribbean queen—then both build speaking careers in multicultural London? You get honesty, humor, and a masterclass in boundaries. In this episode, I’m joined by Lovelda and Simone Vincenzi, a power couple who met in a speaker training and built their relationship on deep friendship, candid feedback, and a willingness to do the hard work (yes, including couples therapy). We talk about blending cultures in marriage—from Ch...
Send us a text Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “Wow, we built something amazing”—only to realize your relationship feels more like a business partnership than a love story? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of Relationship Reset, Katie dives into power couple burnout—what happens when the pursuit of success leaves your marriage running on fumes. From real-life stories (like Sarah and Mark, the “perfect-on-paper” couple who felt more like roommates) to research-bac...
Send us a text If you or your partner have ever said, “I think I need a career change,” then this episode is a must-listen. Katie sits down with Christelle Pillot, international career consultant and founder of the Freedom Catcher Academy, to unpack the messy, emotional, and transformational journey of changing careers — especially when you're in a long-term relationship. Together, they explore: The real reasons high-achievers hit a wall in their careers (especially post-COVID)Why our work di...
Send us a text After 20 years together, it’s natural for life’s busyness—kids, careers, aging parents—to shift your relationship into autopilot. One partner may be perfectly content with the routine, while the other is craving excitement, novelty, and more shared laughter. So, how do you navigate this difference without creating unnecessary conflict? In this Dear Katie episode, I respond to a listener who loves their long-term marriage but wants to feel that “spark” again. I share why stabili...
Send us a text In today’s episode of Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild, we dive deep into the myth of busyness and explore how it may actually be a cover for emotional avoidance in long-term relationships. If your life feels like an endless game of Tetris, juggling back-to-back meetings, appointments, and to-do lists—you're not alone. But what if some of that busyness isn’t just life coming at you? What if it's a way to avoid facing deeper issues in your relationship? Key Takea...
Send us a text If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Can people really change?” — especially after years together — this episode is for you. This week, Katie sits down with renowned psychiatrist and couples therapist Dr. Kathryn Ford, author of The Aperture Effect, to explore what change actually looks like in long-term relationships. They dive deep into the science behind transformation, the emotional and psychological conditions that foster lasting shifts, and why some couples stay stuc...
Send us a text Affairs are deeply painful—and deeply complex. In today’s episode, we’re opening up a much-needed conversation about infidelity in long-term relationships. Whether you're the one who’s been hurt, the one who strayed, or someone carrying childhood wounds from a parent’s affair, this episode is for you. Katie shares her personal experience as the child impacted by infidelity, as well as insights from her work with couples navigating the aftermath of betrayal. You'll learn the dif...
Send us a text What if the biggest reason your relationship feels hard... is because of what you thought it should look like? In this episode of Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild, I’m diving deep into the five biggest misconceptions that quietly sabotage long-term relationships—especially for high-achieving couples. We’ve been fed a romanticized version of love through movies, books, social media, and even our own families. But the truth? A thriving, lasting relationship doesn’...
Send us a text Is it normal to feel disconnected sometimes? Shouldn’t love always feel good? What if we never argue—is that healthy or a red flag? This week, Katie sits down with the brilliant Teresha Young, a multi-award-winning relationship and wellness coach, to get real about what emotionally healthy love actually looks (and feels) like. With over 20 years of experience and a global reach, Teresa brings wisdom, warmth, and a whole lot of clarity to a topic many of us quietly wonder about....
Send us a text Welcome back to Relationship Reset — the podcast for high-achieving couples who want more than just surviving in their relationship. In this week's Dear Katie episode, we're digging into a listener question that hits home for so many long-term couples: "We’ve been together 25+ years and love each other deeply… but with aging parents, teens, and busy jobs, our communication has turned into task lists. How do we get back to real, honest connection without everything turning into ...
Send us a text Ever walked in the door after a trip—or even just a solo grocery run—only to find your house in complete chaos... like nothing was done while you were gone? Cue the rage, the overwhelm, and that familiar sense of “Do I even matter around here?” In this raw and relatable episode, Katie breaks down why moments like these hit so hard—and spoiler alert—it’s not just about the dishes. You’ll learn: Why seemingly small acts of disrespect trigger such big emotions How your brain (yes,...
Send us a text Is your relationship running on autopilot? Are you feeling more like roommates than partners lately? Have you ever wondered: “Is this really what I want—or is there more we could create together?” If so, this episode is for you. In today’s Relationship Reset, I’m diving deep into one of the most important truths I teach my clients: every relationship needs a reset—regularly. Not because you’re broken. Not because it’s failing. But because YOU are evolving. And your relationshi...
Send us a text You can run a board meeting like a boss, handle clients with grace, and lead your team like a pro—but somehow, when it comes to talking with your partner, all that communication brilliance disappears. Suddenly, one sideways comment and you’re defensive, shutting down, or mentally checking out, wondering, “Why can’t I communicate at home like I do at work?” In this episode of Relationship Reset, Katie Rössler breaks down why your brain switches from CEO mode to adaptive child mo...
