In this episode, we look over Gottman's Four Horseman of the Apocalypse and what they may mean for your relationship. Being able to identify and work on how you communicate in your relationships can help you to prevent problems from worsening and can lead you to deeper connection. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.ne...
Apr 05, 2022•13 min
Being able to express yourself freely and share you emotions with your partner is part of building a deeper bond and feeling supported in life. In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of talking with your partner. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Cou...
Apr 02, 2022•7 min
Intimacy and closeness can be anxiety producing for many people. It can be difficult to show your vulnerabilities to another person, especially when your past experiences have taught you that it isn't safe to do so. In this episode, we will be discussing the causes behind the fear of letting someone in. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: ...
Mar 31, 2022•15 min
No Contact can be an incredible way to connect with yourself, strengthen your relationship skills, and heal from past hurts. In this episode, we discuss a few things that are critical to implementing No Contact successfully. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course...
Mar 29, 2022•13 min
Relationships can bring out parts of ourselves that we weren't aware of until we were loved. In this episode, we discuss the inner dynamics at play when we decide to enter into a relationship with someone and why this may cause someone to distance themselves and push others away. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net...
Mar 26, 2022•11 min
Going No Contact after a breakup is one of the most difficult tasks to commit to. In this episode, we discuss the struggle of No Contact and provide some encouragement during this time of self-reflection and growth. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https:/...
Mar 24, 2022•13 min
No Contact is a time for personal development, healing, and preparation for what is to come. In this episode, we discuss how to make the most out of No Contact by avoiding mistakes and staying focused on your goals. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https:/...
Mar 22, 2022•23 min
Life is unpredictable and can take us down unexpected paths. In this episode, we discuss going through a breakup during unexpected events and how to manage your emotions during this difficult and confusing time. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://cou...
Mar 19, 2022•14 min
In this episode, we discuss a situation where partners have different expectations of the relationship and how it affects their connection. Being "on the same page" with your partner is critical. Although you may not share the same values and beliefs, having an understanding of what each other's goals for the relationship are is critical to deepening your commitment to each other and maintaining realistic expectations. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: htt...
Mar 17, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we provide you with some motivation for the rest of your week by sharing a couple success stories from our viewers. It is important to continually expose yourself to stories of positivity and growth in order to keep you inspired and focused on your goals. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workboo...
Mar 15, 2022•10 min
Going through a breakup during the pandemic can bring up many different types of issues that haven't been considered in the past. Because of these special circumstances, you may think that it may cause your ex to act differently or to be more likely to reach out to you. In this episode, we discuss breakups in the age of Coronavirus and how it may be affecting your ex. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's he...
Mar 12, 2022•22 min
The Coronavirus has caused a great deal of change in our lives, from the way we work to the methods in which we relate to others. In this episode, we talk about No Contact in the age of the pandemic and how breakups have been affected by the virus. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the...
Mar 10, 2022•14 min
Relationships aren't isolated from the rest of the world and other people. In this episode, Coach Craig and Coach Margaret discuss the role that a partner's family plays in your relationship and the hidden resentments that can appear when your partner begins to individuate. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workb...
Mar 08, 2022•15 min
A breakup can shake you to the core. Being rejected by someone that you care deeply for is a pain that lingers and takes time to heal. In this episode, we talk about recovering from the shock of a separation and how to manage the hurt and pain from saying goodbye to someone you love. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig...
Mar 05, 2022•15 min
Loyalty describes supporting and defending someone or something no matter what. In this episode, we discuss hidden loyalties and how a partner's loyalty to other figures in their life may interfere with your connection with them. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing C...
Mar 03, 2022•16 min
Grief and loss affects each one of us differently. The way that we handle loss and pain can be influenced by our attachment style and how secure we are in showing emotion or asking for support. In this episode, we look at grief and attachment along with how grief can impact a relationship. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.as...
Mar 01, 2022•9 min
In this episode, we discuss a situation where a partner's behavior negatively impacts a relationship. We examine if this behavior is rooted in insecurity, past hurts, or other influences. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
Feb 26, 2022•14 min
There are many reasons as to why a relationship may end. In this episode, we take a deeper look at some unsuspecting causes to a separation. Understanding all of the possible elements to why a relationship didn't work can help you to be more aware in your next partnership and to make wise decisions. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: http...
Feb 24, 2022•24 min
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves, we would never speak to another person in the same manner. In this episode, we talk about being kind and compassionate to yourself with your thoughts and your words. Although it may be uncomfortable or hard to believe yourself at first, consistency and patience with treating yourself well will ultimately help you to love yourself more. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get M...
Feb 22, 2022•13 min
Do you find yourself in unsatisfying relationships over and over again? Do you find yourself attracting the same types of people who seem to wreak havoc in your life? In this episode, we discuss how unconscious drives attract us to certain people in order to resolve issues from the past. We explain why certain patterns repeat and how to break out of them. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://w...
Feb 19, 2022•11 min
Being connected with others makes us feel alive. In this episode, we discuss happiness and purpose within relationships. We are wired for connection and our relationships have a profound impact on our mood and overall mental health. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healin...
Feb 17, 2022•11 min
We are often highly motivated after a breakup to do just about anything in order to repair our relationship. Sometimes, we can lose sight of doing what is right for ourselves and caring for ourselves regardless of an ex's opinion. In this episode, we discuss change and motivation after a breakup. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https:/...
Feb 15, 2022•16 min
Some of the hardest times of year for those going through a breakup are holidays. In this episode, we discuss the concern with if your ex is thinking about you on these days and how to manage special days after the loss. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: ht...
Feb 12, 2022•12 min
Oftentimes, we can get caught up in our relationships and we begin to lose our own identify due to putting our partner first. In this episode, we talk about rediscovering yourself after a breakup and connecting with your true self. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing...
Feb 10, 2022•10 min
Being able to recognize and identify toxic behavior in a relationship is critical to protecting yourself and protecting others. In this episode, we discuss toxic behavior and patterns in relationships to help you identify when you are being mistreated and to help you be aware of any behaviors you may be exhibiting. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workb...
Feb 08, 2022•7 min
One of the most puzzling things that can happen in a relationship is when a partner backs off or leaves when the relationship is going well. In this episode, we explain why this happens and how it can have more to do with their history than you expect. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on...
Feb 05, 2022•13 min
Successful relationships where partners feel safe, secure, and loved don't always come easy. In this episode, we talk about some secrets that can keep your spark going. Whether or not you are in a relationship at the moment, familiarizing yourself with skills to strengthen connection can help you in your non-romantic relationships or help you to prepare for a future partner. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margar...
Feb 03, 2022•20 min
Trauma and abuse can affect a person in many different aspects of their lives. Specifically when it comes to sexual abuse and sexual trauma, relationships are affected and can be difficult to navigate. In this episode, we discuss some tips for dating someone with a sexual abuse history and how to create a safe and loving environment in which healing can take place. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help:...
Feb 01, 2022•20 min
Oftentimes, there are signs early on in a relationship that show a relationships durability. In this episode, we discuss signs that one or both parties of a relationship have areas to work on in order to maintain a healthy relationship. If you find your relationship does have any of these signs, it doesn't necessarily mean it is doomed to fail, yet it would be helpful to closely examine what needs repair or what is healthier to leave behind. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig...
Jan 29, 2022•10 min
Being ambivalent- or feeling two ways about something- is a normal feeling and part of the human experience. In this episode, we talk about uncertainty, mixed feelings, and breakups. Often times, ex's are on the fence about repairing the relationship. Although it may be uncomfortable for you to sit with, it is normal and no cause for alarm or trying to force an outcome. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's ...
Jan 27, 2022•18 min