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Partnership Aligned

Elana Israelwww.buzzsprout.com
When you're ready to do the inner work it takes to have the deepest of connections with your partner, this podcast will show you how. This show offers women a deep dive into the inner workings of a healthy, committed partnership. Elana Israel, Relationship and Intimacy Coach, plunges underneath the surface of everyday relationship challenges and tackles the underlying fears and pains that must be worked through in order to feel relaxed and aligned. Episodes will cover self-empowerment and authenticity, better communication, deeper intimacy and radical self-acceptance. The show will also examine how past relationships affect the present, handling difficult conversations, respectful fighting and spiritual tools that create powerful shifts. Elana has 10+ years’ background as a master’s level therapist and is a certified life coach. She also brings in her own experience and growth, sharing wisdom from both professional and personal involvement with these topics.

Episodes

Ep 49 - The Right Way to Set a Boundary

Boundaries is one of those buzz words we hear a lot today. But no one actually talks about the difference between a boundary and a preference. And most people set boundaries the wrong way. In this episode, I give you 5 Steps that will take you through the process of setting a boundary with your partner the RIGHT way... and the only way that is actually effective. Mentioned on this episode: Episode 6 - Are Your Expectations Causing You Pain? Episode 10 - The Price of People Pleasing Your Partner ...

May 01, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Ep 48 - Barriers to Having a Healthy Relationship (with Harmony Kwiker)

What barriers are between you and the relationship you want to have? According to Harmony Kwiker, your relationship is a reflection of you. Which means that you may be in the way. But this is good news, because the work on yourself can always be done. Join me as I interview Harmony about the wounds that keep us disconnected from out partner, boundaries, manipulation, and what self-love really looks like within partnership. Who is Harmony? Harmony Kwiker, MA, is a psychotherapist, author, and pro...

Apr 24, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Ep 47 - Manipulative Partners

Does your partner make you feel guilty for not having sex? Do they often tell you you're overreacting when you're upset? Do you feel like you need to walk on eggshells around your partner? Do they expect you to solve for their difficult feelings? If any of this sounds familiar, it's likely that your partner is manipulating you. This doesn't mean that they have ill intentions, it just means that they don't have tools to manage their internal struggles in a healthy way... so they manipulate you to...

Apr 17, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Ep 46 - What It Takes To Heal Your Marriage (with Lucie Q)

Lucie ran her marriage into the ground. She had a mid-life crisis and decided to move 13 hours away from her husband. Then she made a decision that allowed her marriage to begin healing. That was five years ago. Today, Lucie and her husband enjoy a loving, intimate marriage. Under the same roof. On this episode, Lucie gives us the goods of what it really took to heal her marriage. And it's no different for you. Hit play to hear this incredible story of vulnerability, honesty and communication. W...

Apr 10, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Ep 45 - Unmatched Sex Drives

Does your partner want to have way more sex than you do? This is super common. But no one is really talking about it. On this episode, I expose what's really happening behind closed doors in many relationships and then give you strategies to get on the same page when it comes to sex. If sex feels like a chore, then this episode is for you! Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partner Closer Than Ever! 4-Step...

Apr 03, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Ep 44 - How To Stop Getting Upset With Your Partner

Are you always feeling upset with your partner? Do you wish they would just act differently? If this is you, then chances are you're feeling out of control. And that's because you are trying to control the uncontrollable - someone outside of you! In addition, you are most likely taking things personally and getting defensive. You're not alone and there is a mindset shift that can help! Hit play to hear the mindset shift that changed my life plus some techniques to implement it - all of which wil...

Mar 27, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Ep 43 - Is Your Relationship Emotionally Immature?

Are you living in emotional childhood or emotional adulthood? Emotional Childhood means you blame your partner for how you feel. Emotional Adulthood means you take ownership of your own emotional state. So if you and your partner are just constantly REacting to each other, then this episode is for you! Learning to be an emotional adult is absolute freedom! Imagine being able to regulate how you feel regardless of what your partner does or says? Is it easy? No. Is it worth it? Hell yes. Want to l...

Mar 20, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Ep 42 - Solutions for the Default Parent (with Dr. Terri Bacow)

Are you juggling dinner, bath time, cleaning the house and folding laundry while your partner does.... well nothing? This, of course, leads to resentment and frustration. But have you ever really taken an objective look at what's going on here? Both you and your partner play a part in this dynamic. On this episode, I interview Dr. Terri Bacow, psychologist and author, about her tips and solutions for the default parent. So if you want to stop stewing and start getting some help, hit play! Who is...

Mar 13, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Ep 41 - Setting Boundaries With Your Partner (With Nancy Pickard)

Do you get confused on how to set a boundary in a way that works? This is not something we were taught in school! But it is one of the most important skills we can learn. Wording matters. Discernment matters. Tone matters. So if you've been trying to get through to your partner about something you need from them - but to no avail - this episode is for you! Hit play and join in the conversation with Nancy Pickard and I as we talk about setting healthy boundaries with your partner. Who is Nancy? N...

Mar 06, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Ep 40 - How to Feel Secure in Your Relationship

Secure attachment is one of the hottest topics in relationships these days. But it's not actually about your relationship with your partner. The root of feeling secure in your relationship comes from feeling secure in yourself. On today's episode, I go into some ways to work on feeling more secure both within yourself and in your relationship. Hit play for some real talk about the science behind anxiety, some daily things you can do to feel more secure, and the mindset shifts that will help you ...

Feb 27, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ep 39 - Why Women Have Affairs (with Susan Shapiro Barash)

More and more women are having affairs. Today's guest interviewed thousands of them. Then she wrote a book about it. Ever wonder the real reasons a married woman takes a lover? Join me as I interview Susan Shapiro Barash on the decades of research she has conducted on marriage. Her latest book, A Passion for More, reveals intriguing information about why women have affairs and how they feel about it. Who is Susan Shapiro Barash? Susan is a best-selling author and researcher. Her books focus on t...

Feb 20, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Ep 38 - 3 Things I'm Teaching My Son About Relationships

One of the biggest concerns I hear is "I just don't want my kids growing up thinking that this is what a healthy relationship looks like." It's true, what our kids witness and the dynamic we have with them will shape their adult relationships. This is not lost on me and I take this very seriously. Hit play to hear the three things that I'm teaching my very young son about relationships to set him up for success. Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner ...

Feb 13, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Ep 37 - Sex, Sensuality and Faking Orgasms (with Julie Hilsen)

Do you tell your partner what turns you on? Do you even know what turns you on? If you never feel like having sex and you see it as a chore, this episode is for you! Hit play to hear me interview Julie Hilsen about how to incorporate sensuality into your life, fun and presence in the bedroom, and more connection with your partner. Oh, and stop faking those orgasms. Find out why! Who is Julie Hilsen? Julie shares her passion for living a life of magic and joy. Her debut book is a powerful tool fo...

Feb 06, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep 36 - How to Bring Back the Romance

Valentines Day is right around the corner and this holiday can actually create a lot of stress for couples! That's because romance means different things to different people. On this episode, I talk about what romance REALLY is, how to bring it back into the relationship, and how to handle a lack of romance on your partner's side. Hit play to hear a different perspective on Valentine's Day and how to use it in a way that actually serves the relationship, NOT stresses you out! Mentioned on this e...

Jan 30, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep 35 - Overcoming Hard Times In Marriage (with Melanie Shenberger)

Many women have expectations for marriage that simply aren't realistic. You will go through hard times. You will feel disconnected. And if you have kids, you will be sleep deprived! But don't give up! There is a way to move through hard times that will bring you and your partner together and put you back on the same team. Join me as I interview Melanie Shenberger as she tells her marriage story. She used to regret marrying her husband and now she hates being away from him. The work she did in be...

Jan 23, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep 34 - Five Steps to Releasing Resentment

Do you feel resentful towards your partner? This is so common. Most women feel resentment in marriage but very few women go through the process of releasing resentment. Why should you? Well, it turns out there are all kinds of health benefits and quality of life increases. This, of course, doesn't make it an easy task. Releasing resentment is a process, but it can be done. Hit play to hear my five steps to releasing resentment and a little bit about my journey on this topic. Mentioned on this ep...

Jan 16, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Ep 33 - How to Handle Parenting Differences (with Amy Stone)

You love the family you've created with your partner... but sometimes you don't agree on how to parent the kids. Ok, maybe a lot of the time. This is so common and it's very emotionally charged. So what do you do about it? Join me as I interview Amy Stone on the expectations, techniques and communication skills that go into handling parenting differences with your partner. Who is Amy stone? Amy Stone is a certified life coach who helps stepparents and adults in blended families create a home lif...

Jan 09, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep 32 - How to Be Vulnerable With Your Partner

Vulnerability is scary. You're afraid to be judged, criticized, exposed. I understand. I used to struggle with this too. But did you know that without vulnerability, there is no intimacy in your relationship? Hit play to learn about the science behind why vulnerability is so scary, the benefits that outweigh the risks, and how to start working on it. Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partner Closer Than E...

Jan 02, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep 31 - Go all in on your marriage in 2023

I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. We should be working on ourselves all year long so that when New Year's comes up, we don't feel the urgency to make some external change on a deadline. Today I'm challenging you to make 2023 the year that you go ALL IN on your marriage! I'll tell you exactly what's required internally and how to make the shift. My vision for you is that come the end of 2023, you've reached a new level of connection in your marriage and within yourself that you won't eve...

Dec 26, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep 30 - The Journey To a Happy Marriage (With Karyn Seitz)

If you're ready to hear some truth, ready to do the work, ready to put your happiness and your marriage first... this episode is for you. Karyn Seitz and her husband were completely disconnected. They were co-existing, barely having sex, and not communicating effectively. She tried everything - therapy, reiki, yoga... you name it. Finally, she came across some mentors that helped her look inward for the answers. Today she enjoys a connected, intimate marriage with that same husband. Join us as s...

Dec 19, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep 29 - My Top Five Communication Tips

Communication is the common denominator among all marital issues. When you can master your communication skills, there is nothing you and your partner can't get through. In this episode, I give you my top five communication tips. I also introduce you to a tool I use in my coaching program called conversation prompts. With these prompts, anything can be said because they promote humility and solution. Register for my FREE masterclass on "5 Ways to Deepen the Connection With Your Partner. I'm host...

Dec 12, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep 28 - How To Create A Healthy Relationship (With Harmony Woodington)

Everyone is always talking about how important it is to have a healthy relationship. But how do you do it? Where do you start? And what if your partner is not participating? If you find yourself asking these question, this episode is for you. Join me as I interview Harmony Woodington, Professional Expansion Specialist, as she tells us exactly what it takes to have a healthy relationship, on what led her to write her book, Create a Healthy Romantic Relationship , and the tangible tools she gives ...

Dec 05, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ep 27 - What To Do When Your Partner's Being An Ass

I have many episodes helping you manage your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within your relationship. But what about when your partner is just being an ass? I get this question a lot so I wanted to address it here. Hit play to find out the best way to handle challenging situations and the mindset that will leave you feeling successful no matter how your partner is acting. Mentioned on this episode: Ep 4 - The Silent Treatment or The Silent Love Killer? Ep 6 - Are Your Expectations Causing...

Nov 28, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep 26 - Seven Points of Connection With Your Partner (with Victoria Rader, Ph.D.)

How do you connect with your partner? Did you know that there are seven points of connection? Join me as I interview Victoria Rader as she does a beautiful job of interweaving the spiritual concepts of love and connection with tangible exercises you can do with your partner TODAY. Victoria Rader, Ph.D. Possibility Coach™, transformational speaker and founder of YU2SHINE empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and people that seek personal development to grow in all areas of their life through the prove...

Nov 21, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep 25 - How My Failed Marriage Turned Me Into A Badass Coach

On this episode, I get real personal and tell my scandalous marriage story. But more importantly, I share the lessons and wisdom that came out of it. I take you through my journey of finding myself in the midst of a toxic relationship and how it led me to leave my career as a therapist and become an amazing Relationship Coach! Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partner Closer Than Ever! 4-Step Guide To Sel...

Nov 14, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep 24 - How To Stay Calm During An Argument With Your Partner

Do you find yourself always regretting how you acted during an argument? You wanted to express yourself but you ended up just lashing out or not saying what you really wanted to say. Most women want to change how they react but don't know how. In this episode, I give you my simple, clear 4-step process to staying calm during an argument with your partner. This is something you can implement TODAY! No more huge blowouts, no more emotional hangovers. Start communicating with your partner honestly ...

Nov 07, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep 23 - 5 Strategies For Communicating While Raising Kids (with Tabatha Perry)

If you're a mom who struggles to figure out how to fit in communicating with your partner while tiny humans are running around, this episode is for you! Join me as I interview Tabatha Perry, Life Coach and mother, about the five communication strategies she has implemented in her marriage that allows her relationship and her family to thrive! Tabatha Perry is the ultimate go-to. She encourages and equips women that are wanting less chaos and more order in their life! With over 15 years of experi...

Oct 31, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep 22 - The Five Stages Couples Go Through Before Splitting Up

In this episode, I review Dr. Knapp's five stages of relationship dissolution. These are well researched and give you a very clear understanding of what sets the ball rolling in that direction YEARS before an actual divorce or break up. Then I discuss how to move back up through the stages so you can save your relationship! Mentioned on this episode: Ep 13 - Rules for Having A Difficult Conversation With Your Partner Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Par...

Oct 24, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep 21 - Resentment & Forgiveness in Relationships (With Carrie Jeroslow)

Do you feel resentful towards your partner? How do you begin to forgive? Why should you forgive? Do you even want to forgive ? How do you forgive without losing self-respect? And does resentment ever fully go away? Join me as I ask Carrie Jeroslow all of these questions while discussing the intricate process of moving through resentment and into the freedom of forgiveness. International Best-Selling Author, Intuitive and Conscious Relationship Coach, Carrie Jeroslow , helps people learn the tool...

Oct 17, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep 20 - How To Use Listening As A Bonding Strategy

Are you a good listener? You probably think that listening just comes down to not interrupting. But it is so much more than that. Join me as I give you some tactical tips but also the mindset and attitude that will give you the listening skills that ultimately bond you and your partner. Things mentioned on this episode: 21 Questions That Will Bring You And Your Partner Closer Than You've Ever Been! Free 4-Step Guide To Cultivating Self-Empowerment, Better Communication and Deeper Intimacy With Y...

Oct 10, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 20
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