Ever wondered why some relationships stand the test of time while others crumble? Tracy Baker Lawrence, a distinguished relationship psychologist from Australia, joins us to unravel the mysteries of lasting love. With Tracy's wisdom on the Enneagram leading our journey, we're diving into the depths of personality patterns and how crucial they are in fostering empathy and understanding between partners. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to strengthen thei...
May 14, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Have you ever felt that despite your best efforts, the connection with your partner seems to be missing that electric charge it once had? Cindra Banks, a relationship and intimacy sage, joins us to unravel the mysteries of reigniting passion and nurturing a fulfilling partnership. Cindra offers a treasure trove of wisdom for couples seeking to elevate both their emotional and physical bonds. Our heartfelt discussion peels back the layers of traditional gender roles and the silent burdens they im...
Apr 30, 2024•43 min
Ever feel like your long-term relationship could use a little more spark? Michael and I challenge the tried-and-true strategy of scheduled date nights and uncover why they might be adding more pressure than passion to your partnership. Instead, we share innovative ways to keep the flame alive through everyday interactions, proving that it's not just about carving out time, but about creating moments that matter. This episode is all about redefining intimacy and connection—moving beyond the calen...
Apr 16, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ever felt lost steering through the sea of sex education with your tween or teen? Natalie Stokell joins us as a beacon of hope, advocating for a transformative and positive spin on this crucial aspect of parenting. She brings to the table a rich tapestry of psychology and parenting experience, making her the ideal guide for breaking generational silence and including must-have conversations about pleasure and healthy relationships. With Natalie's insights, we'll arm you with the tools to initiat...
Apr 02, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Have you ever faced a moment so dark it seemed impossible to find the light? Andrea Gullick, a beacon of resilience and wisdom, joins us to recount her own journey through such depths. She bravely opens up about battling mental illness and coping with devastating personal losses, all while maintaining the conviction that happiness is a personal responsibility. Andrea's stories are laced with empathy and humor, offering powerful insights into how we can cultivate transformation within our lives a...
Mar 19, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 24
When the foundations of a family tremble under the weight of a relationship coming undone, where do you turn? Eva and Amanda from Family Focus Mediation extend their hands to guide us through this labyrinth with empathy and expertise. As they peel back the layers of their own separations, they reveal how their personal paths led them to become beacons of support for others. This episode uncovers the heartfelt mission of mediation, emphasizing a child-centered approach that aims to soften the imp...
Mar 05, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Discover the secret to transforming your relationship from surviving to thriving as we, Michael and Amy, guide you through the groundbreaking work of John and Julie Gottman. With a couple's coach approach, we're bringing you a no-holds-barred conversation filled with insights into the four communication patterns that can spell doom for any partnership. Get ready to equip yourself with the tools to recognise and resolve these challenges, as we provide examples and strategies that will change your...
Feb 20, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Have you ever felt disconnected from your own body, especially when it comes to intimacy and pleasure? That's the pivotal question we unpack with Kimberly Vita Rose, a somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker, who graces us with her profound insights on forging a deeper bodily connection and shedding the layers of sexual shame. Through her diverse expertise in midwifery, naturopathy, and nutritional medicine, Kimberley guides us through the power of somatic practices in enriching relation...
Feb 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Have you ever found yourself gripped by the green-eyed monster, feeling like it might just tear your relationships apart? You're not alone. On the red couch today, we're unraveling the intricate patterns of jealousy and how it can show up not just between lovers, but among family members and colleagues too. Reflecting on personal journeys, we examine the intertwining of professional aspirations with our home lives, and how these strands can sometimes weave a complex web of envy and competition. ...
Jan 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ready to rediscover the magic that made your relationship sparkle? Our special new year edition of Thrive is your ticket to revitalizing the love and excitement you once felt for each other. Drawing from Harville Hendrix' acclaimed Imago Therapy, we provide an intimate exercise that promises to help you and your partner pinpoint and share the specific actions that used to light up your days together. Whether it was a spontaneous kiss or a shared adventure, revisiting these gestures can pave the ...
Jan 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Have you ever wondered how a mere act of validation can transform your relationship dynamics? How does acknowledging your partner's emotions and perspectives deepen your bond like nothing else? Welcome to our enlightening conversation about this secret ingredient of fulfilling relationships. Together, we, Michael and Amy, your relationship coaches, unravel the power of validation, discuss its essence and impact on relationship dynamics. We shed light on the importance of active listening, settin...
Dec 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Navigating the holiday season can often feel as complex as piloting a ship through a storm. Packed work schedules, family obligations, and financial concerns often push relationships - the very essence of the holiday spirit - to the back seat. Join us, Michael and Amy, your relationship coaches, as we weather this storm together. Drawing from personal experiences and struggles, we explore common challenges couples face during this season, discussing everything from financial woes to family press...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ever feel like the spark has left your relationship? You're not alone - and there's more to it than meets the eye. In our latest episode, we unravel the intricate web of relationships, from the initial hormone-driven honeymoon phase, to the potential pitfalls of disconnectedness. We take a deep dive into the significant role oxytocin - the bonding hormone - plays in relationships and the consequences when it starts to dwindle. Uncovering the impact this can have on physical health, highlighting ...
Nov 28, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Michael and Amy open up about their recent immersion into understanding the mysterious world of hormones and how they play into the dynamic of a relationship. In many relationships, we are either attuned to the ever-changing rhythms of a women's cycle or we are completely oblivious to how it impacts each week. Michael questions Amy about her journey into working out the puzzle in her own body and both open up about what it means from a women and a mans perspective. Kick back and absorb the refle...
Nov 14, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode we unpack surprising areas in a relationship that can lead to divorce! Amy and Michael impart knowledge and personal learnings in these often brushed aside aspects in our relationship that causes suffering and sometimes separation at the extreme end. Kick back and look at this episode as a reflective personal audit on your dynamic as a team. We know you'll benefit from this conversation if you are ready to turn and face your relationship NOW. Thankyou for listening, if you liked ...
Oct 31, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Have you ever wondered about certain attributes or traits that you have as part of your personality and how they got there in the first place? Have you ever questioned if this is really a healthy part of you or whether our environment or our experiences influenced us to unearth imbalanced or unhealthy traits or attributes inside of yourself? Claire Phillips is an intuitive coach, a master in peeling back layers within each of us and a teacher in the inner dynamics of the masculine and feminine w...
Oct 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We dive deep into the transformative power of vulnerability. Join us as we explore why being vulnerable is crucial for building thriving relationships and the challenges that often block us from embracing it. Main Topics Discussed: The Danger of Stagnancy: Michael and Amy discuss the dangers of allowing a relationship to stagnate due to everyday stresses, external influences, and avoiding issues. They emphasize the need for conscious effort to prevent this. The Role of Vulnerability: We shed lig...
Oct 03, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this enlightening episode of "Thrive Again," your couples connection coaches, Michael and Amy, delve into a profound conversation with special guest Jules Girotto. Jules, a certified conscious parent coach with a deep commitment to Eastern wisdom and mindfulness, shares her journey on how our relationship dynamics can significantly impact our children. Many couples find themselves staying together despite unhealthy dynamics within their relationships. But is this truly beneficial for the kids...
Sep 19, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Description: In this enlightening episode, Michael and Amy, your couples connection coaches, delve into the heart of relationships with an extraordinary guest, Dolphin Kasper. With over two decades of experience, Dolphin specializes in guiding individuals through the intricate web of relationship dynamics. He shares insights from his extensive journey of working with diverse populations, from troubled youth groups to high-achieving leadership students. Main Points Covered: 1. The Journey of Auth...
Sep 05, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
As humans, we are entrenched into routine that is fuelled by demands of living in a modern existence. So our reprieve from the "everyday life" is often in the form of a holiday...a getaway...an escape. We briefly unpack why these society has deliberately used this messaging to describe a holiday and how it plays into the way we unconsciously approach them. We dive into quality time vs quantity of time with your partner and how to best utilise what time you have at hand. We offer you two open end...
Aug 22, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Within your relationship, do you experience any of these problems? Frustrated that you’re partner won’t look at the relationship Not feeling valued, important or loved Distant from each other Feels like you are nagging your partner Feeling rejected and hopelessness. No meaningful physical contact/connection. Maybe you’re here for pure education - to better the way you turn up for your partner in a future relationship Frustrated with not being able to understand each your partner This podcast hel...
Aug 08, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we pull apart a dynamic that largely goes unseen in many relationships. We openly chat about how women can disempower their man in different ways that perhaps they don't even know about. This is so important to bring awareness to as most of the time it is unconscious and it is based on fear and so women use strategies to curb their fear which inadvertently may be squashing his own identity and sense of presence and leadership. We chat about our own journey as this absolutely hap...
Jul 25, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We explore how our relationships can slowly move towards an energy of predictability and monotony. Here's what we cover in this potent episode: Strategies to break out of normality to bring spice back Use intentional planning to find adventure and unpredictability again Basic human needs - predictability vs unpredictability 1. Certainty: assurance you can avoid pain and gain pleasure 2. Uncertainty/Variety: the need for the unknown, change, new stimuli Phases of the relationship - The chemistry ...
Jul 11, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Approximately two-thirds of couples express less satisfaction and more conflict in their relationship within the first 5 years of having children. Having kids emotionally revolutionises a relationship—not just temporarily, but for a lifetime. Not only does the couple need to adjust to the transition from two to three (or more) in the family unit, priorities shift, roles are redefined, and there is a profound change to the level of responsibility and freedom within the relationship and in life it...
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode Amy and I decided to just spitball our experiences of being young parents. How this experience was for each of us - negative and positive. We reflect on the deeper feelings we had in our separate roles as a stay at home Mum and full time breadwinner: - Isolation - Abandonment - Purpose-less - Jealousy - Monotony - Exhaustion! When we become parents, we often flick the relationship to the side. It's like "Ok we've nailed this and we have secured it so let's look at what else needs...
Jun 13, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Michael and Amy dive into a hot topic - TRUST. How do we restore it if there has been a breach or rupture of trust? Here is a brief rundown of the topics covered in this informative, practical approach to restoring trust. - Ancestral differences between males and females and how this plays into the restoration process. - What a breach of trust actually is The 5 step process: - Acknowledging the hurt - Opening up communication - The importance of consistency - Be patient - Healin...
May 30, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We need to throw out the old ways of communicating with each other when the topic is a hot one that may cause friction as a couple! We are going to radically shift the way we interact with each other. If we want a different result, we need to implement change in our approach. We discuss a simple structured approach to bringing big stuff to the table in conversation while reducing the likelihood of this causing a blowup between you. - Environment (Appropriate time and space) - Breathing (Techniqu...
May 24, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This podcast is for couples and singles who want to unlock their relationship potential using a conscious and holistic approach. One of the basic human needs is to feel LOVE and CONNECTION but our modern life has led us to feel disconnected and isolated more than ever before. This podcast is all about helping you to RECONNECT as a couple at a deeper, more meaningful, soul level. As coaches we share insights, client breakthroughs and personal stories to move your relationships from barely survivi...
May 23, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
