Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about walking on eggshells around your partner, what it is, and why you feel like you have to. In the same way an egg demands delicate treatment to avoid cracks in its frame, a person that walks on eggshells around their partner will observe considerable caution to avoid upsetting them. Nobody would want to stay in a relationship where they feel it’s not safe to spea...
Aug 22, 2022•28 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about expressing your truth without guilt in your relationship. To speak the truth in love could mean expressing your feelings about your relationship, what you want to do, or voicing your opinion about something. It is not always comfortable or easy because it goes against our conditioning, saying, ‘Be nice, be perfect, do not upset others.’ But it is a g...
Aug 15, 2022•30 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about building and growing unwavering trust in your relationship. You cannot have a healthy relationship without it. And yet, virtually all of us can bring to mind a scenario where our trust has been broken. Trust is vital for a relationship to survive. If your relationship lacks trust, it’s important to work with your partner to build it so that you can let your gua...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they share how you can keep harmony in your relationship while living together. Living together can be both exciting and stressful. You’ll have to make adjustments to your lifestyle when you move in together to accommodate each other. No matter what changes or adjustments you’ll have to make, it’s important to understand your partner’s day-to-day life before you off...
Aug 01, 2022•32 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they ask whether you and your partner have each other's back. It shouldn’t matter who you’re around or who you’re talking to; your partner should be able to rely on you no matter what, and vice versa. At the end of the day, communication is key to any relationship. Relationship Talks #14: Building Your Future as a Team: https://bit.ly/3obtAnH Show notes: [2:02] Can you express...
Jul 25, 2022•23 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about relationship alignment and what you can do when you find out that you and your partner are misaligned. Relationship alignment should be a goal of any couple. Should you be proactive, find the nearest exit, or stay? Relationship Talks #14: Building Your Future as a Team: https://bit.ly/3obtAnH Show notes: [1:38] Today’s episode intentions [4:10] The t...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they share how you can create your standards for a potential relationship. When some people think of relationship standards, they jump straight to “the list” of things they want in a partner. The list of attributes you want in a romantic partner is not the same as the standards you set for a relationship. Relationship standards reflect the standards you set for yourself and wh...
Jul 11, 2022•31 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about the difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset in relationships. How we think about our relationship and partner matters, and depending on our core beliefs, we might manage our feelings in a way that brings us closer or takes us further apart from the other person. Show notes: [1:43] Fixed vs. growth mindset [5:08] A fixed mindset...
Jul 04, 2022•33 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about the fear most people have about outgrowing or being outgrown by their partner. Identify which of the scenarios they talk about your relationship is in and then take action. It’s difficult, painful, and no one’s fault, but sometimes you really do outgrow the people you love. Register to Relationships Talks #13: How to Have Stress Free Travel with Your Partner ht...
Jun 27, 2022•36 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about what you can do to avoid hurting your partner. It might be a hurtful comment, rejecting your partner physically, or being unfaithful. When you hurt the one you love, it causes strain in the relationship. You're only human, so you can't expect never to hurt the one you love again, but you can work on your behaviors and communication skills to improve ...
Jun 20, 2022•32 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about the importance of showing gratitude to your partner through your actions. It can be through complimenting them, letting them have a break, writing a note of appreciation, or just being thankful for them even when they’re not around. No matter how you choose to show gratitude and cultivate a greater sense of appreciation in your relationship, remember that it is...
Jun 13, 2022•32 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about the challenges people face when they start living with their partners and how they can overcome them. Living with a partner means a new level of shared intimacy, closeness, and togetherness – but it can also lead to some serious relationship stumbling blocks. So tune in and learn how you can address those issues before they even happen. Register for ...
Jun 06, 2022•31 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about why you get stressed when you travel with your partner and how you can address those issues to avoid getting stressed in the future. Because there’s nothing quite like seeing the world with your significant other, visiting a new place together – or bringing your partner to one of your favorite places – can help you feel more connected and keep the romance alive...
May 30, 2022•30 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about setting healthy boundaries in a relationship and how you can do so. You’ll find boundaries in every kind of relationship — from friends and family to colleagues and brief acquaintances. You can’t see them, but these lines help you stay “you” and provide a sense of mutual respect, protection, expectations, and support. Register for Relationship Talks ...
May 23, 2022•40 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about the importance of taking ownership of your actions in a relationship. Taking ownership is an empowering reminder that you have control over your role in your relationship. Taking responsibility creates trust and dependability. When you take responsibility for your behaviors, you demonstrate your willingness to be honest and vulnerable, which encourages your par...
May 16, 2022•31 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about relationship paradigms and the importance of recognizing and understanding yours. When it comes to relationships, you and your partner should be on the same page. Although conflict is unavoidable in any kind of relationship, you and your partner should still be able to talk things through and realign your values and beliefs to keep your relationship ...
May 09, 2022•26 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today, they talk about the three scenarios you can possibly be in: to blend your friends with your intimate relationships. We all want our friends to like our new partner and vice versa. Otherwise, we’d be in a very awkward and uncomfortable position: in the middle. To join the MAY Relationships Talks #11 about Bouncing Back After Screwing Up In Your Relationship, click here: https:...
May 02, 2022•38 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about addressing red flags in your relationships. When you're dating someone new, the romance and excitement of the "honeymoon phase" can blind you, and you may not be aware of the warning signs. When you see them, take note and express your truth to your partner. No matter how small an issue it can be, it may make or break your relationship. Show notes: [2:20] What ...
Apr 25, 2022•32 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. This episode talks about how screw-ups are somehow vital to the success of a relationship. Committing mistakes takes a toll on any relationship, often leading to sleepless nights, existential angst, and overwhelming feelings of deficiency. But it doesn’t have to be that way; the key is to take responsibility for your mistakes, reflect honestly on why you made that mistake, and figur...
Apr 18, 2022•37 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about the importance of emergency check-ins in your relationship. Every relationship goes through situations that make you or your partner feel frustrated, hurt, or distant. Check in and make sure you’re still on the same page when that happens. Join Relationship Talks: A Deep Dive Into Your Partner's Love Languages on Apr 14, 2022, 07:00 PM in EST Show notes: [3:06]...
Apr 11, 2022•29 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they talk about the cornerstone question and how important it is as a foundation for any healthy relationship. It serves as a means for you and your partner to understand each other and make sure that you’re not holding each other back from being yourself in your relationship. They also share their cornerstone question for each other and how they came about. Tune...
Apr 04, 2022•34 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about the importance of checking in on your relationship and making sure the connection is still there. Nowadays, it’s so easy to get disconnected from any relationship, even when you live in the same house or sleep beside each other. What with the busy schedule, virtual meetings, and to-do lists at work or in your personal life. That’s why it’s important ...
Mar 28, 2022•27 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about approaching a challenging conversation with your partner and why it’s important to do so. They also give tips on how you can have that conversation you’ve been trying to put off for so long. Whether it’s picking the right timing or the manner you approach your partner, learn how Emilia and Alan handle their difficult conversations through this episode. So tune ...
Mar 21, 2022•21 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. This episode talks about love languages and how conscious love language differs from the love language you know. They also share their own story of figuring out each other’s love languages. Because a key to a healthy relationship is understanding how best to express your love to your partner – loving in a way that resonates with them and fulfills their needs. Download The We's 25 Co...
Mar 14, 2022•26 min
Welcome to episode four of The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. Today they talk about the importance of learning your partner’s cup-fillers and knowing how to approach it the right way for a more harmonious relationship that will stand the struggles that may come your way. Download the Cup Fillers digital asset here ! Show notes: [2:19] What fills Emilia’s cup and how Alan approached it [7:16] Importance of paying attention and settin...
Mar 07, 2022•22 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they talk about what love means to them and the importance of knowing what it means for you and your partner. They also discuss the importance of you and your partner’s alignment of core values as a strong foundation for your relationship. Show notes: [1:20] What it means for Emilia [5:29] Understanding what life means to you [8:09] Listen to what Sarah Pringle from...
Feb 28, 2022•17 min
Welcome back to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. For the second episode, they talk about the importance of aligning with your partner in terms of your core values in life. Alignment with your partner not only cultivates trust and deeper commitment with each other but also helps you have that reassurance that you’re both heading in the same direction in your relationship. Show notes: [1:30] What is alignment? [5:20] Approaching a t...
Feb 21, 2022•18 min
Welcome to the first episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple, Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they share their love story: how it all started, who helped them come together, how a mindset shift helped them find each other, and how deciding in advance will help you find someone who is magnificent and aligned. Whether you’re married, in a relationship, or single, this podcast is for everyone, so make sure you subscribe and get notified for week...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min
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