In this solocast I talk about the importance of following of transparency in relationships. In order to have authentic transparency in our relationships, we have to first be self-transparent with ourselves. We have to be willing to be vulnerable, have emotional honesty and risk embarrassment and judgement. A healthy relationship can only thrive with transparency, which is the foundation of trust. Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes HeartShare: Attitudes of Connection HeartShare: How Practici...
May 07, 2024•40 min
Adam Klaus brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he tackles. A man of many passions, he is a CPA, a dedicated organic farmer, a father to three teenagers, and an aspiring lumberjack. His mission in life is to create a better and more beautiful world for future generations. In this episode, Adam and I have a conversation about parenting, especially for teens. Adam has three teens he is raising in an eco-friendly and nature focused way with his partner Phoebe. We share the essence that we bri...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville’s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about giving too much and sacrificing ourselves for others. What’s healthy in this arena? Related podcasts: Aftermath of a Fight of a Regrettable Incident Control Issues Understanding the Shame Cycle Allowing Influence from Your Partner Emotional...
Apr 09, 2024•52 min
In this podcast, I introduce my coaching programs for individuals and couples. I present specific themes that I have discovered working with clients over 20 years, as well as my own life, that, when addressed can help transform our own life and our relationships. To check put more about my coaching programs click this link: Coaching Themes Let’s Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful con...
Mar 26, 2024•18 min
Jared Hinton M.A, M.A.T, LCMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville, NC. Jared is a husband, father, and a person in long-term recovery. His work focuses on helping individuals and couples heal from patterns of ancestral, familial, and relational trauma. Jared is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative and Buddhist Psychology program and a student of the Appalachian Gestalt Institute in Asheville. In this episode, Jared and I have a conversation about parenting and fathe...
Mar 12, 2024•52 min
Nastassja Noell is a lichenologist who traverses outside the fenced pastures of science. As a biologist, an artist, writer, and astrologer, Nastassja's work grapples with living in times of profound change. She feels that the Earth is birthing something new through each of us. Nastassja has studied astrology for the past 10 years, and has found that astrology provides a map of change, where each transit is a portal for each of us to become our own compass." In this episode, Nastassja and I have ...
Feb 20, 2024•58 min
Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville’s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about dealing with criticism. You will inevitably encounter constructive and destructive feedback from your family, friends, and colleagues, among others. Learning to navigate criticism is a highly valuable relationship tool. In this podcast epis...
Feb 06, 2024•57 min
In this solocast I talk about the importance of following through on commitments. It’s basically keeping your word. If you say you'll do something, do it. Whether it's taking out the trash, meeting your partner for dinner, or attending their work event, follow through reliably. The key is consistently matching your actions with your words. Follow-through breeds trust and reliability in relationships. Essentially, partners who do what they say they'll do don't just gain trust; they earn it. Their...
Jan 23, 2024•48 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Gregg Levoy and we dive into this topic. Gregg is a frequent seminar leader who holds workshops in the faith-based, human-potential, educational, governmental, and business industries. He is a Passionate Living Expert who has penned bestselling books such as Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life which has been named as one of the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this solocast I talk about the importance of consciously being aware of the kind of attitude you are putting out and understanding how it influences the quality of connection you want. The focus of a positive and heartfelt attitude of connection helps ease conflict and foster trust and love. This connection is a choice. What do you choose? “small gestures do wonders to build an attitude of connection." ~Pripo Teplitsky Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes HeartShare: Change Your Thoughts, ...
Dec 26, 2023•41 min
n this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retre...
Dec 05, 2023•55 min
Corey Costanzo is the co-owner of Asheville’s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about how trauma effects relationships. Living through traumatic events may result in expectations of danger, betrayal, or potential harm within new or old relationships. People who experience trauma may become anxious or frightened in relation t...
Nov 21, 2023•58 min
In this solocast I talk about humility and being humble. To be humble or practice humility means to value other people and their opinions without indulging in self-pride. It's the opposite of arrogance, boastfulness and vanity. A humble person does not always have to prove their point, be right, or lead the conversation because they are truly comfortable with who they are. Being vulnerable and showing humility to a romantic partner can allow for better communication and trust to develop in the r...
Nov 07, 2023•50 min
For nearly three decades, spanning six continents- Charley Castex has paired his intuitive gift with spiritual teaching. Spotlighted by the New York Times & Huff Post, his down to earth psychic guidance gets to the heart of the matter. In this episode, Charley and I have a conversation about intuition and how using it in our relationships can be very insightful and beneficial. Your intuition is a subtle voice that comes from within you. Believe it or not, your intuition is always talking to ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this solocast I talk about micromanaging. Micromanaging in a relationship is when one partner excessively controls or monitors the other partner's actions, often to the point of interfering with their independence and decision-making ability It is a form of control and manipulation when it is a constant in your relationship. Micromanaging often stems from a lack of trust or insecurity. It can also stem from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) tendencies. “ Micromanaging in a relationship is u...
Oct 10, 2023•44 min
Virginia Gilbert is a licensed marriage and family therapist serving clients in North Carolina and California. She specializes in helping people go through high conflict divorce, relationship problems with their partner and attachment trauma. In this episode, Virgina and I have a conversation about high conflict couples including high conflict divorce and ways to manage this dynamic. High conflict couples have a lot of intense, out-of-control, hurtful fights. Usually the fights are complicated, ...
Sep 26, 2023•42 min
Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville’s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about what to do after a fight with your partner. We share our strategies and stories with our own spouses as well as tips and tools from working with our clients. We also stress how important it is to reflect on your own role. Think about how yo...
Sep 12, 2023•56 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with Misa Terral. Misa Terral is founder of Soulpower Dance, offering transformational classes for embodiment, joy, and self-healing. Her training as a licensed Occupational Therapist specializing in sensory integration, a certified Death Doula, and in nature-based spirituality cultivated her unique style of teaching and empowering others. She facilitates programming for the nonprofit Dance to Be Free, taking the healing power of dance to prisons. You can f...
Aug 29, 2023•57 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with Cathy Courtenay. Cathy is a relational coach and facilitator. She works with both couples and individuals who are striving to find deeper connection and intimacy both with themselves and each other. She helps her clients to see the patterns of relating that are holding them back from what they truly desire. Cathy also facilitates the practice of the Circling Method where she creates a safe space for people where they can stand in their truth and experi...
Aug 15, 2023•58 min
Robin Fann-Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville’s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Esalen massage instructor and practitioner, craniosacral therapist, somatic experiencing practitioner, and yoga instructor. In this episode, Robin and I have a conversation about the challenges and benefits of working in business with your spouse or partner. Many couples that work together have a challenging time navigating their business relationship and their personal relatio...
Aug 01, 2023•49 min
In this episode I have a conversation with Thomas Doochin. Thomas is a men's work Facilitator, a farmer, and a storyteller. He lives with his family in the mountains surrounding Asheville, NC. Thomas is a believer in Life and human's innate capacity to bring forth more Beauty. For 9 years, Thomas led Daymaker, a social impact startup that grew to serving kids in over 30 states. He is also my neighbor and dear friend. Thomas and I have a very heartfelt conversation of the deep challenges and deep...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In this episode I have a conversation with Zucu Ingersoll. Zucu is a relationship facilitator and relational healing guide. She is a perennial (and stumbling) student of the spiritual paradigms and practical skills that lead to deeply satisfying relationships. She and her beloved work as a team supporting individuals, couples, and groups who long for relational healing and the deepening of authentic connection You can learn more about their work at ericandzucu.com . Zucu shares some past inciden...
Jul 04, 2023•58 min
In this episode I have a conversation with Eric Ingersoll. Eric is a relationship transformation guide. He knows transformation from the inside out, because he is walking this path himself. Once a brooding indie-rock musician using sexual fantasy to try and meet his needs for aliveness and acceptance, he has since learned the relational skills that empower him to get his needs met in his real-life relationships. By cultivating a magical blend of intimacy and autonomy, he and his wife are falling...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr
In this episode I have a conversation with Mana Vermeulen-McLeod . Mana has been an Earthaven Ecovillage (in Black Mountain, NC) resident and member since 2007. She believes in the potential of transformation in each present moment. She is a mother, natural builder, hair-dresser and conflict mediator at her village. A social activist committed to anti-oppression work in areas of race, gender and class differences. Always a student of life, she has worked as a student advisor for Gaia University ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retr...
May 23, 2023•55 min
Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville’s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about emotional flooding. That is when we get so overwhelmed with emotion, that the emotions take over, so we completely lose access to the logical part of our brains. We also lose access for empathy which is a key component to transform conflict...
May 09, 2023•50 min
Few parents are prepared to deal with the aftermath of the loss of a partner, whether from divorce, separation death or regardless of the cause. Single parenting has insurmountable challenges that can cause great stress and at times hardship. However, the flip side, single parenting also has its huge joys and rewards. In this episode, I have a conversation with Cathy Courtenay in which she shares her experience of being a single parent. Cathy is a relational coach and facilitator. She works with...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this solocast I talk about the importance of mental rehearsal as a skill to change your behaviors and emotional responses. When you mentally rehearse something before it happens, you’re more likely to achieve that desired outcome. By mentally rehearsing an anticipated experience before it happens, you’re actually getting better at the skillset. “The practice of mental rehearsal builds muscle memory, the language of the body” - ~Pripo Teplitsky Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes HeartShar...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min
In this episode I have a conversation with Frederic Terral. He began his career with The Walt Disney Company, working on film, video & digital media projects. He is seasoned creative director who has led numerous branding initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, startups and government agencies. He launched pockitudes.com in 2016 to share the practice he developed to support his mental well-being. Today he continues to develop new products and speak about his journey to positive m...
Mar 28, 2023•55 min
In this episode I have a conversation with Jackie Dobrinska. Jackie is a teacher, coach, and spiritual director who has married two decades of mystical practices with 15 years of expertise in physical health, including diet, herbalism, and Ayurveda. She works with people to live from their truest essence. In addition to coaching individuals and leading group workshops, she is currently the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation. We have a ...
Mar 14, 2023•51 min
