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The hidden cost of people pleasing. How to stop abandoning yourself in your romantic relationship with family constellation specialist Caitlyn Cook

In this powerful episode, we dive into the deep roots of people pleasing—how it shows up in romantic relationships, how it’s entangled with your family system, and why healing it isn’t just about setting boundaries… it’s about reclaiming your truth . Caitlyn shares her personal and professional journey through family constellation work and the sacred rites of passage within the Bwiti tradition. We explore: The hidden cost of people pleasing in intimacy How inherited family dynamics shape your lo...

Love as a startup - Building a Legacy as a Visionary Couple with Franzi and Ted Gonder // future-fit family making unpopular choices to live your dreams

This episode is a masterclass in modern love, vision, and courage. Franzi & Ted Gonder are international impact entrepreneurs, high-performance coaches, and parents of three boys. They've just completed their fourth international move—and they’re still dreaming bigger . We dive into what it really takes to build a legacy together— the mindset, the rituals, the alignment it demands. Inside this episode: How to lead with vision and stay connected as lovers and parents The energetic codes of hi...

how P*orn is eroding your relationship(s) - men, start talking about this. women, most are blind to this.

Welcome to Modern Couples —the podcast for high-performing individuals and ambitious couples who are ready to evolve love into its most powerful form. In this episode, we dive deep into the unpopular truth about modern love: P*orn is omnipresent. This episode contains no shame or judgement. The purpose is to raise awareness, speak clearly and give both - men and women language to speak up about this and potentially evolve together, surfacing the subconscious patterns and healing stronger togethe...

Navigating Open Relationship - do THIS if you want to succeed, grow and thrive

In this episode of the Modern Couples podcast, Marcella dives deep into the world of open relating with Jerry and Nicky, an inspiring couple who are redefining relationship norms. Jerry and Nicky share their personal journey, offering a candid look at the dynamics of their non-traditional and open relationship and emphasizing the power of growth, communication, and creating a safe space built on honesty. You will gain valuable insights into:- How open relating can evolve- Practices and the cruci...

From Hustle to Heart: The Masculine in Relationships. How High-Performing Men and Entrepreneurs Can Create Deep, Sexy, Safe Relationships

In this episode, Marcella sits down with GS Youngblood—author of The Masculine in Relationship —to explore what it truly means to embody masculine energy in today’s world, especially as an entrepreneur or ambitious man. If you're building a company, leading a team, or showing up powerfully in the world—you’ve likely mastered the art of business leadership. But what about emotional leadership in your relationship? This conversation unpacks how high-performing men can create deep, sexy, and emotio...

Shifting the Birth Paradigm & Reclaiming Love. How to NOT become a snack for narcissists with Dr. Christiane Northrup

This episode is a transmission! I am feeling so much excitement to share it with you! It's fierce, funny, and wildly honest. In this raw and wide-ranging episode, I sit down with the iconic Dr. Christiane Northrup—author, women’s health pioneer, and spiritual firebrand. We explore what it truly means to live and love in today’s world: navigating modern medicine, trusting your body, healing the feminine, and the soul-deep journey of becoming fully yourself in and outside of relationship. We speak...

The Sacred Alchemy of Love & Fertility with Dr Stuart Sovatsky // conscious conception, advanced tantra and spiritual intimacy

In this profound and deeply moving conversation, Marcella sits down with Dr. Stuart Sovatsky, a pioneering transpersonal psychologist, tantra teacher, and relationship expert with over 50 years of experience. Together, they explore the lost wisdom of intimacy, fertility, and conscious conception, weaving in ancient tantric practices, neuroscience, and cultural perspectives on love & relating.Stuart shares powerful insights on how intimacy and reverence can transform modern relationships— thi...

Rewrite your birth story: How your Birth influences your relationships and business success. Conscious Conception with Victoria Rose

In this episode, Marcella speaks with Victoria Rose, a world-leading expert in conscious conception, pre & peri natal care and education, to explore the unseen forces shaping relationships—long before we enter the world. They dive deep into how birth imprints shape love, connection, relational patterns and focus especially on entrepreneurs, and their business lifestyle. What you'll discover: How your birth experience influences your love & business blueprint Why unresolved birth trauma c...

Rewire your brain for love with Phil Arsenault Brainhacking & Relationships

In this episode Marcella speaks with language and brain coach Phil Arsenault about how to rewire your brain for improved relationships. We talk about: How brain hacking and memory optimization can improve your relationships and personal growth. The connection between learning languages and developing different relational archetypes. The science of memory, how to retain information better, and how it applies to deepening connections. How mastering memory can help in business, leadership, and love...

Recap 2024 & Girls Talk: on ambitious goals, unconditional love, the importance of solitude and Human Design for relationships

✨ My most personal recording yet. After 60+ interviews, where I get to ask the questions, this time we change the seats. Answering the most asked questions I received in 2024. This interview clearly carries a "Girl Talk Energy", mett us there! In this episode, I take you along my reflective journey through this transformative 2024. We talk about: ✨the highs and lows of TEDx and family matters ✨ambitious life and juggling emotions ✨Bali & Portugal experience ✨intentional dating ✨How solitude ...

Gestärkt Paar bleiben, auch wenn einer sich verändert

Mögliche Szenarien, die du vielleicht kennst: Einer von euch hat plötzlich ein neues Hobby oder Interesse, das viel Zeit und Energie beansprucht – und du fühlst dich abgehängt oder weit voraus. Einer von euch startet eine persönliche Weiterentwicklung oder berufliche Veränderung – und der andere hat das Gefühl die andere Person nicht mehr zu kennen. Ein Umzug, ein neuer Job oder eine andere Lebenssituation bringt Herausforderungen, die eure gewohnte Balance stören. Du hast das Gefühl, dass ihr e...

modern couple modern challenges. Nervensystem Regulation mit Ilan Stefani: von AI bis Krieg

Tabularasa life Auswandern und conscious relating als Patchworkfamilie

Dieses Gespräch war teil des ersten Modern Couples Summit. Es hat viele Zuschauer inspiriert und einige dazu bewegt ihr Leben zu verändern. Dieses Paar ist super sympatisch und zeigt sich verletzlich und mutig für Liebe und unkonventionelle Träume loszugehen. Wie gelingt ein gesunder Umgang mit Ex partnern? Wie gehen wir mit unterschiedlichen Entwicklungsstufen um?

Storytelling: time is relative - 200 years of relating

This is a recording of a talk / a story that I shared this july at a storytelling event. I recorded it again the day later. This story is true, it is personal and at one point I mention the wrong location. When I say Cape cod, I mean Kap Verde. thats what can happen when you tell a story with your heart. The second part, starting min 12 is a reflection to the stage moment and what came up for me afterwards. If if resonated with you, please like, comment, share and/or send me a message. Are you a...

The 1 root cause to all conflict and how to gracefully navigate through times of inner tumult

Exciting news to share: Celebrating the release of my first TEDx talk. Watch, enjoy, like and share widely. Relationships are the currency of the future. And it's about time to invest! Find out more at www.modern-couples.com TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1dNhNxslr0

BTS TEDx lessons learned before during and after the event

Exciting news to share: Celebrating the release of my first TEDx talk. Watch, enjoy, like and share widely. Relationships are the currency of the future. And it's about time to invest! Find out more at www.modern-couples.com TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1dNhNxslr0

Most requested: How to become a TEDx speaker

Exciting news to share: Celebrating the release of my first TEDx talk. Watch, enjoy, like and share widely. Relationships are the currency of the future. And it's about time to invest! Find out more at www.modern-couples.com TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1dNhNxslr0

BTS TedX // Beziehung als Währung der Zukunft, unterschiedliche Sicherheitsbedürfnisse

Wie gehen wir mit unterschiedlichen Bedürfnissen um: lerne drüber zu sprechen Exciting news to share: Celebrating the release of my first TEDx talk. Watch, enjoy, like and share widely. Relationships are the currency of the future. And it's about time to invest! Find out more at www.modern-couples.com TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1dNhNxslr0

BTS summit 24 // the good the bad the ugly

Wenn dich die Gedanken eines summit hosts interessieren, du überlegst auch einen Summit zu machen, oder du TeilnehmerIn warst und einfach interessiert bist an the good the bad the ugly. Was war so los? Wie wars wirklich? - hier teile ich meine lessons learned und was ich beim nächsten Mal anders machen würde. Top 1: ich würde alle Videos ob für Summit oder Podcast in Riverside aufnehmen! Ich bin begeistert und nutze das Pro Abo. Dies ist mein Referral Link, ich freue mich, wenn dir das Tool auch...

Modern couples summit BTS- Tag 4, inspect and adapt, Zeit für Verbesserungen

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BTS modern couples summit - Tag 1 von Höhen und Tiefen

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BTS modern couples summit- Der Abend davor

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BTS summit - Kongresspaket und Inhalte kurieren

Was ist mein Anspruch an die Inhalte, muss ich als Host allem zustimmen? Was ist die Intention und der unternehmerische Wert von Kongresspaketen. Finde es heraus und höre auch praktisch wie ich es angehe. Melde dich an summit.modern-couples.com

Summit BTS - email list und Herausforderungen unserer Zeit: Info Flut & overload

Ich nehme dich mit in die Entstehung des summit und die Intentionen und Gedanken die ich mir mache. Bist du schon dabei? Summit.modern-couples.com jetzt anmelden

Blinde Flecken - was man nicht sieht bei der summit creation

Der unternehmerische, sowie persönliche Blick auf die Entstehung des modern couples summit

Absage bekommen? Was ein “nein” auch bedeutet

Behind the scenes bei der Entstehung zum modern couples online summit. Ich möchte dich mitnehmen in meine innere Welt und Gedanken, während ich durch meine eigene love.purpose.growth Entwicklungsreise gehe. Als ich "Ja" gesagt habe zu meinem nächsten Business Projekt, wusste ich nicht, auf was für ein expansives Feld ich mich eingelassen habe. Freude, Extase, Expansion, genauso wie Schatten, Sorgen, und Absagen. Unterm Strich, kann ich schon jetzt sagen "wow. Und Danke." Modern Couples steht für...

how to turn sh't situations into pure gold

In this episode we talk about overcoming and mastering these 'to the core' challenging situations that make you question everything, not just individually but as a couple, as a serial entrepreneurial couple! check out https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/risevalley/vamos to support this entrepreneurial couple on their quest to fullfill their dream of creating a valley for all of us to dream. This episode captures the couples struggles leading to now being owner of Rise valley. What a wonderful e...

love, life and relationships in Bali

In this interview you will get inspiration on and get the chance to fast-track your vocabulary and understanding for the variety of unique relationship models and concepts.

Digital nomads and their world of relating, love and growth

Today I talk with Franzi Friedl about digital nomads and their relationship patterns, challenges, wants and desires. It's one of her most personal shares in a podcast and there is a lot of impulses and ideas for your conscious relationship life. Also, the euphoria Franzi emanates is just amazing!

How to awaken your inner leader in business and private life

As I am writing the show notes I am still very touched by the male energy in this conversation. I can feel how I relax and can flow when I feel the structure and clarity of the masculine. Thank you for your being, your work, your sharing in this podcast episode, Martin Gross. Marting Gross and I are currently neighbours in the thrive village Bali together with his wife Michelle and son Jona as well as 40 other beautiful human souls and two cats. Martin is husband, dad and leadership coach and in...