Ever wonder why some couples grow closer over time while others drift apart? It’s not fate—it’s patterns. The small, often invisible ways we communicate, react, and repair can determine whether love deepens or disintegrates. And once you can see those patterns, you can change them. This week, I sat down with Zoey Charif, author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, to unpack the science (and soul) of lasting love. Zoey spent two decades decoding patterns of human attraction, pulling from her background in criminology, data analytics, and a drive to challenge everything we’ve been taught about love. She reveals what secretly destroys connection—and the small but powerful shifts that can bring it back to life. Here’s what she covered in our interview:  -What inspired Zoey to explore the idea that love can actually be calculated? -What are the most important findings that determine whether love thrives or fades? -Zoey says that self-worth is the foundation for healthy love. What are the signs someone’s operating from low self-worth—and how can they shift that from the inside out? -Zoey says that admiration is crucial in long-term relationships, and settling leads to resentment. Why is admiration so essential—and how can people hold out for alignment without closing their hearts? -For people who keep choosing the same kind of partner and getting hurt, what do her findings reveal about how to break that pattern? -How can someone use her insights to make their current relationship stronger, not just to find “the right person”? You can learn more about Zoey’s book, Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, here: https://amzn.to/472uLx5 And Zoey’s website is here: https://www.lovecaninfactbecalculated.com/ More about Zoey Charif:  Zoey Charif isn’t just redefining how we think about love — she’s giving us a blueprint. As the author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, Zoey spent two decades decoding patterns of human attraction, pulling from her background in criminology, data analytics, and a drive to challenge everything we’ve been taught about love. Born in Afghanistan, raised in Vancouver, and now based in Orange County, California, Zoey brings a rare blend of emotional depth, analytical precision, and lived experience to her work. Her framework is coachable, actionable, and designed to help people transform their relationships. Her work is a wake-up call: love isn’t magic. It’s math, psychology, and emotional mastery. Outside of the relationship space, Zoey is a powerhouse entrepreneur helping startups and established businesses secure funding and scale with precision.Whether she’s helping people find aligned love or success, Zoey’s mission is the same: to turn hope into mastery and potential into reality.

Boundaries—we all know they’re important, but putting them into practice? That’s usually the hard part. So often, we’re caught between voicing our needs and feeling guilty, or keeping quiet and subtly losing ourselves. That’s why I sat down with Emotional Resiliency Coach Jennifer Febel, author of How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a Dck)*. She busts common myths about boundaries and shares a down-to-earth, empowering framework for creating them with clarity and ease. With over twenty years of expertise in communication and personal growth, Jennifer offers practical tools and compassionate guidance to help you express your needs confidently—without shame, conflict, or endless second-guessing. If you’ve ever struggled to say no or felt anxious about how others will respond when you finally do, this is a conversation you’ll definitely want to tune into. Here’s what we cover in our interview:  -Jennifer shares her inspiring journey to heal herself and discover her own boundaries after being diagnosed with over seven different mental health conditions by the age of 19. -What is the biggest misconception about boundaries, and why do so many people struggle to set them? -In her book, Jennifer talks about “the language of boundaries.” She shares examples in our interview that help us put these tools into practice! -How can someone start setting boundaries today, even if they’ve never done it before? -Jennifer’s advice for handling people who push back when we start enforcing boundaries. Jennifer’s Free Gift: Jennifer is happy to offer her online course 'Rewrite Your Story' as a free gift to my audience. To access the gift, you just have to register at www.btgwellness.com/rewrite. At checkout, use coupon code NICENOMORE to access the course for free. More about Jennifer Febel “You are not broken.” This phrase has become Jennifer’s personal and professional mantra and is one she’s determined to share with as many people as possible. After being diagnosed with over seven different mental health conditions by the age of 19, Jennifer embarked on a unique journey of healing and self-discovery that helped shaped her belief that no one is broken and that everyone can find the healing they crave.  Today, as an Author, Emotional Resiliency Coach, Mentor, and Communications Instructor, Jennifer brings over two decades of experience in psychology, communication, and linguistics to her work. Through her private practice, trainings, retreats, and podcast, she empowers individuals to overcome their challenges using the same tools and principles that transformed her own life. By blending her professional expertise with the hard-earned wisdom of her personal healing journey, Jennifer has become a trusted resource in emotional resilience and offers support that is authentic, grounded, and deeply meaningful.

In relationships, we don’t enter adulthood with a blank slate—we inherit a “love script” from our childhood. It tells us what love looks like, how much we’re allowed to receive, how we should express ourselves, and what it takes to feel safe or chosen.  That’s why I decided to interview Inner Child Expert Anat Peri. She’s an expert on how early experiences with our parents shape the way we show up in romantic relationships—and how to rewrite those patterns to create conscious, secure, soul-shaking love.  Whether you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners or find yourself shutting down when things get intimate, Anat’s guidance will help you reconnect to the part of you that knows how to love and be loved—without losing yourself. Here’s what we cover in our interview:  What exactly is a “love script,” and where does it come from? How do we know if we’re living out our childhood patterns in our current relationships? How does Mom teach us about self, and dad teach us about others? How can someone begin to rewrite their love script, especially if they feel stuck in repeating dynamics? What role does the nervous system play in shifting these deep patterns? What are some common survival strategies people use in relationships—and what’s underneath them? How does Anat’s 5 Stages of Healing framework support this transformation? You can get Anat’s free gift, “Cultivating Safety: A Guided Meditation to Rewire for Love” here: https://trainingcampforthesoul.com/cultivating-safety-meditation/ Before we can rewrite our love script, we must feel safe enough to do so. This 10-minute guided meditation helps you gently reconnect to your body, regulate your nervous system, and create an inner sense of emotional safety—the foundation for conscious love and healing. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in survival mode in relationships. Use this meditation daily to come home to yourself and create the safety you didn’t receive as a child. More about Anat Peri: Anat Peri is an Inner Child Expert, Founder of Training Camp for the Soul™, and Mentor to Coaches and Healers. With over 20 years of experience in emotional healing and leadership, she helps people rewrite the emotional patterns they inherited from childhood—so they can finally create the love, success, and freedom they desire. Through her signature 5 Stages of Healing, Anat blends somatic work, subconscious reprogramming, and nervous system regulation to help clients break free from survival strategies and embody their true selves. Her TEDx talk, Why Thinking Positive Doesn’t Work, challenges the status quo and champions the power of emotional truth. Anat has guided over 10,000 hours of transformational work and trained hundreds of coaches to do the same. Her work has been featured on MSN, and she’s known for making deep healing accessible, actionable, and lasting.

Attachment styles are everywhere these days—but what do they really mean for our relationships? Understanding your attachment style is the first step to healing patterns that keep love at arm’s length. When we learn how to cultivate secure attachment, we unlock the ability to create deeper, more lasting connections—starting with ourselves.That’s why I decided to interview Relationship and attachment trauma Practitioner Bev Mitelman about BECOMING Securely Loved. She, like I, grew up in an environment that fostered disorganized attachment and dedicated herself to learning the skills to heal, grow, and create secure love. Our conversation is a deep dive into attachment styles, how they form, how they look and how you can develop more self awareness that leads to secure love. Here’s what we cover in our interview: What are attachment styles are and how do they impact our romantic relationships?How does our childhood play a role in developing our attachment style?How does being securely attached in your relationship with yourself set the foundation for healthier relationships with others?Can you change your attachment style?What are the beliefs and skills of securely vs. insecurely attached people?Here’s Bev’s Free attachment style quiz!https://securelyloved.com/attachment-quizMore about Bev Mitelman: As a child, Bev lived in a very unpredictable and chaotic environment where she never knew if she could rely on her parents to meet her emotional needs. This led her to absorb unhealthy relationship ideas based on what she was witnessing: she believed relationships were supposed to be unbalanced, uncertain, and overall chaotic. If you have an insecure attachment style, you probably relate to her experience, and navigating relationships can be particularly difficult for you.  Prior to becoming a Certified Attachment Practitioner and founding Securely Loved, Bev was an Executive Leader, University Lecturer and published author, having obtained her Masters' Degree in 2006. She has dedicated her entire career (25+ years) working with adults in the realm of personal growth and professional development.

Unfortunately, our world is becoming more polarized and people are arguing more now than ever. How do we stay connected to who we care about and what we care about at the same time? That’s why I decided to interview Phyllis Levitt because she talks about how to navigate conflict in a healthy way: in our romantic relationships, families, and larger communities. Her latest book, "America in Therapy" is about bringing healing and conflict resolution to ourselves on a personal level; and our larger communities; and the relationship between the two.Phyllis presents 6 principles for how to navigate conflict in a healthy way where both people feel connected even if they disagree. It’s also a framework to repair a conflict after it happens.Here’s what we cover in our interview: What struggles lead you to discover these 6 principles? What are the principles and how do you apply them to transform conflict into connection? What are the pitfalls around conflict? What are the dangers for us personally and globally if we don't begin to make this connection? What are the benefits and gifts?Lois is giving away a free gift: PDF called The 6 Secrets For Repairing Relationships After Conflict and a Conflict Type Quiz to help identify your conflict style: https://phyllisleavitt.com/wp-content/uploads/6-Secrets-to-Repairing-Relationships.pdfMore about Phyllis Levitt, in her words: I am a psychotherapist of over thirty years and my own healing journey from childhood trauma took me deep into a spiritual connection that changed my life. What I realized at a critical point was that the ways I connect to spirit are influenced by my emotional health or ill health, and that healing emotional wounds became as much a part of my work as meditation and other practices. I now see them as intimately related. I wrote two books about my spiritual connection-- "A Light in the Darkness" and "Into the Fire" -- and my latest book, "America in Therapy" is about bringing psychological healing to ourselves and our nation and the relationship between the two. And it is my hope and my commitment that through healing our collective psychological make-up we can all be a part of the evolution of consciousness for the human race.

You've probably heard that communication is one of the keys to a healthy relationship; and I still hear from most people that they feel misunderstood by someone important to them. We need engaging teachers to help us clarify our truth and communicate it clearly. Jem Fuller has lived a colourful, global life. From barefoot backpacker to corporate leader, fire-dancer and traditional tattooist, kindergarten teacher to motorcycle courier, masseuse and reflexologist, to labourer and travel consultant. For more than 12 years now, he has run his own executive leadership coaching practice and international retreat company teaching conscious communication, which is why I decided to interview him. Here's what we cover in our interview: How did you discover conscious communication? What mistakes have you made and learnt from?How do we elevate our relationships and experience of life and love through more conscious communication?Why do you believe a mindfulness meditation practice is so important?Jem's free gift: Mindfulness Made Easy Course: https://jemfuller.teachable.com/p/mindfulness-made-easy Enter the coupon code PODCAST25 for free lifetime accessHere's a direct link to Jem's book: The Art of Conscious Communication: https://amzn.to/4j75cxrHere's Jem's latest TEDX talk: How to Have THAT Conversation: https://youtu.be/Z6bOk1nYwxs?si=ZatcYd-7xZoZCdkZMore about Jem Fuller: Jem Fuller has lived a colourful, global life. From barefoot backpacker to corporate leader, fire-dancer and traditional tattooist, kindergarten teacher to motorcycle courier, masseuse and reflexologist, to labourer and travel consultant. For more than 12 years now, he has run his own executive leadership coaching practice and international retreat company in the Himalaya, Bali and Australia. He is a dedicated partner and father, who loves surfing and meditation. He is the author of the award-winning book, The Art of Conscious Communication, and can be seen delivering his TEDx talk on YouTube.

We’ve all heard about narcissism, and the typical advice is to leave because they can’t change. That is true most of the time and if you’re in a relationship with a Narcissist, I encourage you to get professional support. However, some therapists who specialize in personality disorders have seen narcissists, with the right support, learn and grow into more empathic people who are capable of showing up with some self-awareness and care. This isn’t the majority, of course, and it’s not to minimize the abuse and hurt that narcissists cause to those closest to them. But if you have to relate to a narcissist, either through family, business, or some other obligation, it’s good to know what your options are. That’s why I decide to interview Dr. Anthony Mazzella. He’s a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in personality disorders, including narcissistic and borderline pathology. He even hosts a podcast and video channel, called The Narcissism Decoder. He’s seen evidence of change in his practice and wanted to share his insights. Here’s what we cover in his interview: How do you know if the person you're with is on the NPD spectrum?  What are the typical painful cycles that people get caught in if they're in this type of relationship?  How do you know if they can change?  What are the ways that they can change? What is the best case scenario?  More about Dr. Anthony Mazzella: You can learn more about his work and his podcast on his website: https://www.drmazzella.com/Dr. Anthony Mazzella is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in psychodynamic treatment for individuals and couples. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, he shares valuable insights, strategies, and practical tips through his podcast and video channel, The Narcissism Decoder. His work focuses on the area he is most passionate about—personality disorders, including narcissistic and borderline pathology.

We all know that it takes work to keep love alive in a marriage, but what's the most important work to do? I'm passionate about this topic so I decided to interview relationship coach, marriage expert, and author Gabriela Embon about the Best Practices to Keep a Marriage Alive & Thriving.While each marriage is different, Gabriela believes that there are universal best practices that transcend all differences. Why? Because they tap into something deeper—the nature of the human soul.In her book, "Becoming a Power Couple," Gabriela outlines what she considers the key do's and don’ts of legendary relationships, revealing how to build an unshakable connection that deepens with each passing day. She shares the most important points from her book in our interview. Here's what we cover in our interview: Why do so many couples end up feeling disconnected over time? What are they missing?What does “engineering” a successful marriage mean? What does that look like in real life?What are the 4 pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages?What are the biggest "do's and don’ts" that can make or break a marriage?How can couples shift from “just getting by” to actually thriving together?What are some simple daily habits that can help couples strengthen their connection?More about Gabriela Embon: Gabriela Embon is a Chemical Engineer, Relationship Coach, Author, influential Host of the Life Engineering podcast, and dynamic Keynote Speaker. Gabriela Embon believes that a fulfilling adult life hinges on two essential components: an ideal career and a thriving primary relationship. After spending eight years as a chemical engineer, Gabriela transitioned into couples coaching, bringing with her a unique edge—combining the precision of engineering with deep insights into human potential. She inspires high achievers and organizations to succeed, shedding light on the strategies needed to engineer extraordinary careers and build resilient, fulfilling relationships both inside and outside the workplace. Gabriela is the proud author of Becoming a Power Couple – 4 Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages, which empowers individuals to embrace key principles that strengthen and elevate their relationships over time.Gabriela's free gift: https://gabrielaembon.com/prologue-becoming-a-power-couple/You can download the prologue of the book: Becoming a Power Couple - 4 pillars to engineer legendary marriages for free.

Most of us don’t like feeling confused. We want to feel confident and secure in what we’re creating. But life doesn’t always work that way. In times like this most of us feel more confused than ever. That’s why I decided to interview Giovanna Silvestre, author of the upcoming book "Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos” to help us feel inspired during periods of confusion. Giovanna Silvestre, a leading lifestyle and wellness influencer and creator of the international activewear brand Confused Girl in the City, understands the turbulence of the modern world firsthand. Her message is this: to all the women who feel stuck, unworthy, and lost, take heart—your confusion is a virtue! It’s the first stepping-stone on your path to becoming an empowered warrior. Now, she’s here to guide women towards breaking free and boldly, confidently pursuing their dreams.Here’s what we cover in our interview:  What inspired you to write "Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos," and how does it reflect your personal journey?Why is it important to slow down when we feel confused and learn to listen to your body, feelings, and intuition? What are some practical tips you would offer to someone feeling lost or confused in their own life?What role do you believe self-expression and creativity play in finding peace amidst chaos?What advice do you have for individuals looking to connect more deeply with their spirituality or intuition?What do you hope readers will take away from "Confused Girl," and how do you envision it impacting their lives?Giovanna also has a free gift: if you purchase her book before May 13, she’ll enter you into a contest to win valuable gifts, like a paid get-away or a gift card to her store. You can learn more here: https://confusedgirlinthecity.com/confused-girl-book-launch-giveaway/More about Giovanna SilvestreGiovanna Silvestre, a visionary and trailblazer, embarked on a remarkable journey that took her from the prestigious halls of the University of Southern California to the world of entertainment. Beginning her career in Hollywood, Giovanna’s unwavering passion for creativity and innovation quickly distinguished her in the industry. Her sharp eye for talent and commitment to her craft led to a sought-after role alongside a renowned film director at a major studio.However, after leaving the entertainment industry, Giovanna fell into a dark depression, a pivotal moment that forced her to confront her identity and purpose. This introspective time ignited her quest to discover who she truly was and why she was here on Earth, ultimately leading her to create her brand and write her book.With an entrepreneurial spirit, Giovanna founded Confused Girl in the City, a unique activewear brand inspired by healing crystals. Driven by her determination and an innate sense of design, her innovative creations have garnered acclaim in prominent publications such as NBC and Forbes, while amassing a dedicated following of 400,000 on Instagram.In May 2025, Giovanna’s highly anticipated book, "Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos," will be published by Blackstone Publishing Company. Written during her two years of solo travel around the world, the book masterfully blends memoir and guidance, empowering readers to embrace confusion as a virtue that can lead to a fulfilling life.Recognized for her influential voice and authenticity on major social media platforms, Giovanna exudes a magnetic aura that resonates with audiences everywhere. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and the transformative nature of embracing life's uncertainties.

Self-love is a concept that’s hard to master so I like to interview different self-love experts to help us thrive! Judith Costa is a Self-Love Coach who encountered many challenges in her relationships and health before she learned how to love herself unconditionally. She wishes someone had explained what Self-Love was when she was struggling and unhappy; and her mission is to share the insights and practical tools she learned on her journey so we can all create abundance, well-being, and better relationships. Her approach is a testament to the idea that when you Love yourself, you can truly share that Love with others.Here’s what Judith shares in our interview: What does it mean to Love yourself? How did you discover it?  How do you know if you’re loving yourself or not?  What are the consequences of not loving yourself?  How can you demonstrate the Love that you have for yourself? How will loving yourself transform your life? Is loving oneself selfish or necessary? Practices to improve the relationship with yourself Why do you need to Love yourself to establish happy relationships?Judith’s Free Gift includes two meditations: Fall In Love With Yourself & Go Within. They will help you connect with yourself more deeply. https://www.judithmcosta.com/get-your-free-gift.htmlMore about Judith Costa: Judith Costa is an unconditional Love coach, Self-Love expert, seminar leader, writer, and speaker. She has a master's degree in Analytical Psychology and Psychotherapy and an MBA. She is also a Reiki Master, a certified Akashic Records consultant and teacher, and a Happiness Trainer.Judith's coaching is centered around the powerful belief that Love, especially Self-Love, is the catalyst for personal transformation. By helping her clients cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves, she empowers them to create abundance, well-being, and better relationships. Her approach is a testament to the idea that when you Love yourself, you can truly share that Love with others.She offers private sessions, workshops, and retreats. Some of her programs are Fall In Love With Yourself, Fall In Love With Your Body, How To Manifest Your Desires, How to Find Your Soul Mate, and Loving Your Way To Happiness.

If you follow me, you probably want to improve your love life. No one plans to get a divorce. But what do you do if you’re at the end of your rope, you’ve tried everything to make your marriage work, and you think divorce might be your best option but you don’t want to upend your life and family?Thankfully, just as there are good relationship coaches to help improve your marriage, there are also divorce coaches to help you make the best decisions for you and your family. That’s why I decided to interview Karen Covy, acclaimed divorce coach, mediator, and lawyer, about how to navigate this tough transition with as much ease and grace as possible. Here’s what we cover in our interview: -How do you make a big, hairy, emotional decision (ie like whether you should get a divorce) when there’s a lot at stake and you don’t want to screw up? -Is there a “right time” to divorce? If so, when is it and how do you know if you’re there?-Divorce can be totally overwhelming. If someone is facing divorce, what should they do? Where do they start? What steps should they take first?-How can you set yourself up to have an amicable divorce?-How can you become the CEO of your own divorce? (... and is that even a "thing"?)-What is a divorce coach and why would anyone need one?-How do you protect your kids in divorce?Karen has a free gift called The Divorce Tool Kit. https://karencovy.com/divorce-tool-kit-lp/It contains:-A Divorce Checklist -A Document Checklist-A Divorce Process Comparison Chart-Tips on How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a DivorceHere’s the link to Karen’s book: When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally: https://a.co/d/0MXL5ASShe also interviewed me recently on her podcast, “On The Fence” https://karencovy.com/podcast/More about Karen Covy: Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach, Lawyer, Mediator, Author, Speaker and Podcaster.  She coaches six, seven, and eight figure professionals and business owners all over the world to make clear, confident decisions during highly-charged emotional situations. Karen helps her clients become the CEOs of their own divorce, so they can navigate through this difficult life transition with less conflict, less expense, and less damage to themselves and their children. Karen is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally. She is also the creator of the online divorce programs, The Divorce Road Map 3.0 and How to Successfully Mediate Your Divorce. She is the host of the podcast, Off the Fence: Mastering Decision-Making Divorce and More.

If you've been following me for a while, you might have heard of my own journey to overcome emotional repression. Growing up disconnected from my feelings, I felt confused, disconnected from others, and unsure about what I even wanted. Thankfully, I've healed and now it's my mission to help others hear the message underneath their feelings so we can all thrive together. That's why I was excited to interview Unconscious-Mind Coach Wendy Patterson, because she specializes in helping people process their emotions productively. We had a thought-provoking discussion about why it's important to, and how to, label our feelings, identify what we need, meet that need ourselves first, and ask for what we need harmoniously. Wendy also overcame a lifetime of emotional repression and she shares her inspiring journey that lead her to helping others. Here's what we cover in this interview: -Wendy shares her journey from people pleasing and repressing feelings/needs to being able to be authentic, self-expressed, and fulfilled -Strategies and tips to label feelings, identity needs, and meet them ourselves so we can be calm and harmonious when we express them to others-How to identify the unmet needs from childhood that become triggers and how to meet those needs in the present -How to ask for what we need harmoniously and simply-What self care practices does she do to remain centered so she can collaborate joyfully with others?You can get Wendy's free gifts here: Download the FREE Stress Free Hypnotherapy audio and meditation audio: https://wbpatters.ac-page.com/free-stress-release-hypnosis-download The website for the 10-day silent meditation retreat that Wendy mentioned is https://www.dhamma.org/More About Wendy Patterson: Wendy Patterson, a lifelong seeker of self-discovery, battled depression and anxiety while juggling multiple roles including a corporate job. Now an Unconscious Mind Coach, she specializes in guiding women to rediscover joy and fulfillment. With certifications in Reiki, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy(TM) and much more, she empowers clients to reconnect, reinvent, and deepen self-love in just 10 hours or less. Wendy's expertise transforms lives, helping women navigate towards happiness and authenticity. 

No matter how much we grow or achieve, sometimes just one little thing can spark feelings of insecurity or anger toward our partner. It happens to all of us because we carry those old childhood patterns that sneak up on us now and then.The good news is there are so many ways to heal our inner child. When we work on that healing, we find ourselves getting triggered less often. We can stay present and keep our hearts open, even when we're feeling intense emotions like anger or shame. This makes it easier to communicate with kindness and keeps our relationships feeling truly connected.Karoline Fischer is a medical doctor turned Hypnotherapist who specializes in healing the inner child through RTT Hypnotherapy. She has very transformative results in just a few sessions. That's why I decided to interview her about how both Hypnotherapy and other modalities like NLP can help to heal old wounds very quickly. She also shares tips that you can use right now to begin to heal those old triggers when they come up. You can learn more about her work at https://www.whyhypnotherapy.com/About Karoline FischerI am a trained MD that decided to train as an RTT Hypnotherapist as I found out personally how transformative this way of work is. I had worked my entire adult life with therapists for my own life and when I found methods that worked with the subconsciousness, transformation really started to happen in my life.

Meredith and Craig Bennett like to say they went from powerpoint to power couple: they left the 9-5 corporate grind to become full time entrepreneurs together, which wasn't easy, to say the least! Their journey is inspiring, which is why I decided to interview them. Through the ups and downs of discovering how to create a business together, their marriage has been the foundation for everything they build in our lives. Now they help others live their dream life and that starts with having that rock solid relationship. A relationship where you don’t have to spend valuable time and energy constantly repairing it. They love helping others get that part of their lives exactly where they’ve always wanted it, so they can crush the rest of their lives.Here's what we cover in our interview: How did they discover their passion for helping others improve their relationships? What common relationship mistakes do they see couples making that they help them avoid? What are some key strategies to strengthen foundation of your relationship? How do you handle stress or difficult times in your business/marriage? What is the #1 thing someone can do right now to improve their relationship? What motivates them on days when they feel like giving up? How do they regroup?You can get their free gift here: https://roadoflifecoaching-exponentialrelationship.com/meaningfulconversations865935Your Guide to Meaningful Conversations in Your Marriage to Get You Back on the Same Page Today: The guide walks you through exactly what to ask, when to ask and how to ask effective "check in questions" so that you can rebuild the connection and get your happy marriage back.Here's the link to join their facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/checkpoint/828281030927956/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Ftravelingtheroadoflife%2F More about Meredith and Craig Bennett: We are Meredith & Craig, we left the 9-5 corporate grind, to become full time entrepreneurs....and had no idea what we were doing.But we knew we were unhappy and unfulfilled in our corporate careers and that life is just too short to live that way, so we decided to make a massive change.We wanted to be more intentional about building a life that we loved...instead of just the one we grew up believing we were destined for.So, we went completely against our nature and decided to jump out of the plane and build our parachute on the way down.Which made for some interesting, stressful, amazing, painful, insightful, scary, awful, awesome, unbelievable decisions, moments, experiences, relationships, and quite honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.Through it all we’ve developed a growth mindset, and grew exponentially as individuals. We built businesses (most of which sucked). We got in the best shape of our lives in our forties...and did all of it while strengthening our marriage and making it bulletproof.Our marriage is the foundation for everything we build in our lives. A thriving marriage is the cheat code for leveling up every other area of your life. We help others live their dream life and that starts with having that rock solid relationship. We love helping others get that part of their lives exactly where they’ve always wanted it, so they can crush the rest of their lives.

It's the time of the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere, the darkest time of the year. It's also that celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, and the celebration of our spiritual nature. Whatever your beliefs, this can be an opportunity to bring an element of the sacred into your relationships!In the latest episode of The Soul-Shaking Love Podcast, I interview Woman-Centered Transformational Love Coach Ashley Fuller Rubin about her path to Spiritual Synergy. After years of searching and longing for soul-aligned love, she discovered how self-love, cultivating the feminine, and trusting her intuition were the keys to attracting the thriving partnership she had always dreamed of. Through her journey that she shares in our interview, she attracted her now husband Cliff, and they share a deeply fulfilling Power Couple partnership and marriage that has become not only a source of joy but also a spiritual path of growth and connection.Here is what we cover in our interview:Ashley shares the story of how she and Cliff attracted each other.What does a soul-aligned relationship mean to Ashley and how does she use her relationship for spiritual growth?What does self-love look like in practice and how did it allow her to remove her blocks to intimacy?How did cultivating her feminine energy play a role in attracting her partner and building their relationship?Vision is a key part of her process. What kind of vision did she hold for her ideal relationship, and how did that help guide her?How did listening to her intuition shape her decisions in love?How do Ashley and Cliff maintain a thriving Power Couple dynamic today?For those still seeking their soul-aligned partner, she shares advice to start aligning with that love now. Ashley's Free Gift: 45-minute "Extraordinary Love Assessment" Call with Ashley to discover your inner barriers to the love you desire. Awareness is key to transforming your old patterns and experiences in love! Free Gift LinkMore about Ashley Fuller Rubin:Ashley is a certified Woman-Centered Transformational Coach, licensed Spiritual Counselor, and Path of Self-Love Guide devoted to helping women create the love they deeply desire by first embracing the love within. Known as the “Coach to Queens,” Ashley has spent over a decade empowering heart-centered, high-achieving women from around the world to break free from limiting patterns, embrace their feminine essence, step into their sovereign Queen self, and attract the love of their dreams. Her work inspires women to live fully expressed, radiant lives and co-create flourishing, extraordinary love relationships that reflect their highest vision.Ashley’s own journey is at the heart of her work. After years of searching and longing for soul-aligned love, she discovered how self-love, cultivating the feminine, and trusting her intuition were the keys to attracting the thriving partnership she had always dreamed of. Now, she lives in Canada with her Love, Cliff, in a deeply fulfilling Power Couple partnership and marriage that has become not only a source of joy but also a spiritual path of growth and connection.As the Faculty Lead for Personal Development at the Institute for Woman-Centered Coaching and Community Director for the world-renowned Feminine Power & Art of Love programs, Ashley has coached and mentored thousands of women through private coaching, group programs, and women’s circles. Her passion is creating safe, transformational spaces where women experience powerful breakthroughs, cultivate radical self-love, and step boldly into their vision for life and love.In her work, Ashley shares soulful guidance and practical insights to help women align with the love they desire—whether they’re calling in their soulmate or deepening a current connection. She invites women to open their hearts, trust their intuition, and embrace their feminine power to create relationships rooted in spiritual synergy and mutual growth.Ashley has b

I talk a lot about building secure attachment to keep your love strong but how do we actually do that? I decided to interview Kristal DeSantis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, because she wanted to simplify the complex dynamics of making love last so she created a paradigm called STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man, which is also appropriate for all genders. In our interview, Kristal shares her expertise on fostering emotional safety, enhancing self-love, and building strong, resilient relationships. Kristal describes the STRONG model of relational therapy, a framework designed to help people experience secure, fulfilling relationships by enhancing emotional intelligence, understanding attachment styles, and deepening relational connection. Whether single or in a relationship, she shares actionable steps for cultivating the healthy, soul-shaking love they desire.Here's what we cover in our interview: 1. What is the STRONG model and how can it help people create more secure and fulfilling relationships? 2. What role does self-love play in relational health, and what are some practical ways we can cultivate it? 3. How can understanding our attachment styles impact the way we approach romantic relationships? 4. For those who struggle with anxious attachment, what steps can they take to feel more secure and cherished in their relationships? She shares practical tools and paradigms that can help you improve your relationship right now. Here's Kristal's Free Gift: www.strong.loveKristal offers a free guide titled, "Building Secure Connections: Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Relationship." This downloadable resource provides insights, exercises and tips from her STRONG model. Whether single or in a relationship, listeners can use this guide to take meaningful steps toward building the soul-shaking love they seek.More about Kristal DeSantis:Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man. With a focus on relational wellness, emotional intelligence, and self-love, Kristal helps individuals and couples build resilient, fulfilling relationships rooted in emotional safety and connection. Through her STRONG model of relational therapy, she provides practical tools to foster secure, lasting bonds that enhance both personal and relational growth.

We've all heard that we need to love ourselves before we can love another person, but how do we do that? I read Dating and Relationship Coach Jonathon Aslay's book called "What The Heck Is Self-Love, Anyway?" and I thought that the concepts are simple but not easy...and the modern dating landscape is so fraught with challenges that it can seem like a pipe dream to maintain dignity in it.Jonathon says that dating reveals the most common emotional health challenges we face: it's hard to stay in the game if we don't have high amounts of self-worth, self-regard, and self-love. So I called Jonathon back on my show to pick his brain about how he uses self-love practices to help singles over 40 cut through the crap and find lasting love.Here's what we cover in our interview: How does Jonathon define self love and know if you are really loving yourself?What are the key mindsets that help us to have the ability to change old habits so we’re feeling more self-awareness, compassion, and love?What are the layers of programming that we all have and how do self-awareness and personal responsibility help us peel back the layers to shift into self love?How do you experience self-love even when you’ve been hurt or abandoned in a relationship or breakup?Why do we need self-love in order to recognize red flags when you’re dating?Follow Jonathon on YouTube for his free gifts: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathonAslayYou can get Jonathon's book, "What the Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?" here: https://amzn.to/4fQPZPWMore about Jonathon Aslay: Jonathon Aslay, one of America's Leading Mid-Life Dating Coaches, has expanded into a deeper, essential philosophy of what it truly means to LOVE. After losing his 19-year-old son Connor in 2018, Jonathon Aslay’s grief led him on a soul-searching inner journey, where he became aware of an often overlooked dimension of the dating conversation. He realized that the dating process reveals the most common emotional health issue faced by many singles seeking a partner: a distressing lack of self-worth, self-regard, and self-love. Today, he is on a mission of encouraging both men and women to fully love themselves with his new book, "What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?"— packed with fun, engaging spiritual and personal growth practices—and his dynamic Mid-Life Love Mastery mentorship program, which inspires hundreds of people daily around the world.

Ever felt like invisible walls are blocking your path to love? It's very common to feel frustrated when dating these days which is why I decided to interview relationship reinvention coach Sanaiyah Gurnaml, who specializes in uncovering and healing what she calls 'love blocks'—those sneaky barriers that keep you from finding and keeping your soulmate.In our interview, Sanaiyah shares simple ways to spot these blocks, understand their impact, and knock them down, so you can stop sabotaging your love life and start building a successful path to your happily ever after. Tune in and learn how to clear the way to true love!Here's what we cover in our interview: 1. What exactly are 'love blocks' and how do they show up in relationships?2. Why do love blocks get created in the first place?3. What signs might suggest someone has love blocks?4. How do love blocks affect our search for a soulmate?5. What should someone do first after they find out they have love blocks?7. What are quick tips for someone to start clearing their love blocks right away?You can take Sanaiyah's quiz to find and start clearing your love blocks: https://www.sanaiyahgurnamal.com/love-blocks-quizOnce you take the quiz, if you're interested in working with Sanaiyah, you can book a 20 minute call with her here: https://calendly.com/sanaiyahgurnamal/manifest-loveMore about Snaiyah Gurnaml:Sanaiyah is a love and relationship coach dedicated to empowering women to attract their soulmates, reboot their existing relationships, and unlock the power of self-love. Her signature program, Soulmate Magnet, helps women struggling with love to stop chasing it and start attracting it, so they can finally go from ‘single’ to ‘in a relationship’—for life. She believes the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself, and by focusing on inner work, everything else falls into place.As the charismatic host of the Project Loving Myself podcast—a Spotify Top 50 and #1 Trending podcast—Sanaiyah invites listeners to a world where self-love is more than a buzzword; it’s about becoming your top priority, biggest fan, and loudest cheerleader. She’s regularly featured by top-tier organizations such as CNN, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, and Entrepreneurs Organization (EO).

There's often a fear that strong, assertive women might intimidate men, especially when we're used to being in control. How can women embrace both their strength and femininity actually to enhance your allure and attract the right kind of man for you? Those are exactly the kinds of questions that Dating and Love Coach Kate Houston tackles in her coaching so I knew I needed to bring her onto the Soul-Shaking Love podcast. She knows women feel frustrated and fed up with dating and that deep down they want to feel vibrant, fun and free in love. So I decided to pick her brain on how she does it!Here is what we cover in our interview: -How recalibrating one's 'man picker' helps women avoid the dating and relationship roller coaster and stop doubting their choices/stop settling. -What does being a 'Gold Standard Woman' mean, and how does this concept empower women to attract and keep real love with a real man?-How can embracing both strength and femininity actually enhance a woman's allure and attract the right kind of partner? -What DO women have control over that Kate sees most women not tapping into?-What is Your Bold Love Archetype and how can you use it to attract a high-value man? Kate's Free Gift: What is Your Bold Love Archetype? https://katehoustoncoaching.aweb.page/p/3cd0a36c-5d40-4a83-a4de-2d890d07e97cTake the quiz, attract real bold love. Voilà— you’ll unlock your specific Bold Love Archetype, your personal love persona. You'll get custom journal prompts too, ready to steer you through a game-changing journey that's all about upping your dating and love life, tailored just for you.More about Kate Houston: Kate Houston supports women who are successful in business yet anxious in love to slay the love barriers keeping them single so they may experience a lifetime of real love and intimacy with an amazing man and create the relationship of their dreams with grounded,  unshakeable clarity. Kate knows women feel frustrated and fed up with dating and that deep down they want to feel vibrant, fun and free in love. They just don't know how to get there. That's where Kate comes in! With her sense of joy and ease, Kate helps women reignite the FUN in dating while showing them the effective techniques so they attract their amazing man.Teaching women how to have courageous conversations with themselves and then their partner to create freedom and intimacy for a lifetime is what Kate does. Helping powerhouse women feel empowered and also alluring to create the deeply loving partnership they've always dreamed of is what Kate does.

I hear from so many smart, successful women that the men they meet are not as ambitious, smart, or successful as they are. Do you have to settle or is there a better way? Fortunately, Dr. Diana Kirschner has cracked the code and has discovered four must-know keys for successful women who want to find a top-tier guy. She has helped tens of thousands of women of all ages to find high-caliber men to date and to create passionate soulmate love.When I heard this, I knew I had to bring her back onto the Soul-Shaking Love Podcast to illuminate the path for you! Here's what Dr. Diana reveals during our interview: How has your coaching team actually helped women to find and marry high-caliber guys, like doctors, CEOs or  millionaires?What are the steps in finding an accomplished man to date?Do you have to be some kind of gorgeous, young thing to be in a high-level relationship with an accomplished man? [Spoiler: of course not! But she reveals what skills you do need to have...]You can get Dr. Diana's free gift here: Find Your TOP-TIER Mr. Right Today  ZERO COST Coaching Session!  PBS Love Expert and Bestselling Author Dr. Diana Kirschner will personally match you with a handpicked coach for a life-changing GIFT session !  Click here https://lovein90days.com/find-mr-right-today/ Simply fill out the form and Say “Valerie sent me” for VIP treatment!  Here's the link to our last interview: The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do to Create Lasting Passionate Love: https://youtu.be/4Aqx5VDcPlEMore about Dr. Diana KirschnerPsychologist Dr. Diana Kirschner appeared on Oprah and stars in an Amazon Prime show, Love in 90 Days: Finding Your Own True Love.  Her smash bestseller is Love in 90 Days. Through her acclaimed coaching team, Dr. Diana has helped tens of thousands of women of all ages to find high-caliber men to date and to create passionate soulmate love. Dr. Diana’s website, www.Lovein90Days.com is an acclaimed source of empowerment, dating and relationship advice.