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Thriving Relationships Show

Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, interviews some of the most inspiring luminaries, thought leaders, and researchers of our time to gain their unique insights on every imaginable aspect of how to experience more love, healing, and understanding in all our relationships. Each episode will open your heart and give you incredible a-ha’s, concrete takeaways, revelatory ways of seeing yourself and others, and an opportunity to experience a more joyful, ease-filled, and loving connection to those around you (and to yourself), something we all inherently crave in this human experience. Featured on TEDx, Marriage . com, Happify, NBC, Fox, Psychology Today, ABC, CBS, and Thrive Global, the Center for Thriving Relationships has become a globally renowned place to get support on all things love and relating, including their Thriving Relationship Coach Certification program to train other aspiring coaches to help couples around the world experience the greatest version of their love — for the greater good of all. Learn more at https://centerforthrivingrelationships.com/
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Episodes

Soulmates, Self Worth & Becoming More Magnetic with Liesel Rigsby & Christine Eartheart

Liesel Rigsby and I met 10+ years ago at a workshop in Joshua Tree, California, and I was instantly drawn to her wisdom, soulfulness, depth, intuitive spirit, and luminous presence. She is also founder of the internationally renowned Soulmate School, which instantly lit up my heart when we met. 😍 And she is known and beloved for her unique ability to energetically ‘see’ what women need to shift in order to build a life of deeply fulfilling and lasting love. Join us for this episode as Liesel sh...

Feb 16, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Sexual Healing, Keeping Passion Alive, & Tantra with Dr. Willow Brown and Leah Piper

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN 1:53 A traumatic event at 19 became the catalyst for Dr. Willow’s life work around sexuality 4:22 Piper’s reconciliation of sexuality and spirituality 8:46 Shining a light on what’s not working for people’s sexuality in their relationships 13:33 How we can look at love and sexuality as an art form 16:45 Rather than revisiting past closed mindsets and pain, focus on infusing more pleasure and bliss into our bodies 21:52 The important role of trust in a great sex l...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Science of Creating Secure Attachment with Dr. Sue Johnson & Christine Eartheart

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN 2:25 What Dr. Sue witnessed wasn't working in people’s relationships and how that inspired her to dive into more research around attachment and develop Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples 11:42 Why it's not enough to be a great communicator and why emotional connection is paramount 21:05 The impact of feeling safe and secure with your partner 23:51 Dr. Sue’s favorite part of couples counseling 25:25 How we are not wired to be emotionally alone and need commun...

Nov 14, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Creating Authentic Relationships with Dawn Kutza, PhD & Christine Eartheart

❤️ TIMESTAMPS ❤️ 2:38 - The inspiration behind Dawn’s work in relationships with Millennials and Gen X 11:59 - How different generations view relationships, security, success and the need to maintain the full expression of ourselves and not lose ourselves in partnership 15:15 - The important foundation we must build before we search for partnership 20:58 - Untangling the mistakes we make when looking for love 30:10 - Tips to preserve our true selves when we are in a relationship 35:45 - The impo...

Oct 31, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Mindful Approach to Anger, Uncomfortable Feelings, & Boundaries with Juna Mustad & Christine Eartheart

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN… ❤️ 2:59 - As a past people-pleaser, hear about the journey that inspired Juna to get into living authentically and embracing her anger 6:11 - What it looks and feels like to have an unhealthy relationship with anger and the difference between "erupting" and "stuffing" 8:40 - A closer look at why anger is healthy in reasonable doses and how to keep it in perspective 11:35 - 3 ways to start using anger as the gateway to getting clear about living our truest lives ...

Aug 09, 202358 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Neuroscience of Attraction, Conflict, & Relating with Alex Nashton & Christine Eartheart

❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN… ❤️ 6:35 - What happens in the brain when we fall in love and why we are attracted to certain people 17:50 - What happens in the brain when long term love loses its allure and we start to get pulled to other people 26:18 - Whether or not we can change who we feel attracted to 34:20 - What to do if you aren't sure if you are attracted to your partner (there's hopeful news for you here!) 39:17 - The blueprints of relationships that become imprinted 46:35 - The most...

Jul 18, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Relationships, Addictions, & Codependency: The Pathway to Healing, with Nikki Myers and Christine Eartheart

In this interview, we talk about... 2:38 - Hear the lens through which Nikki approaches her work with addictions to create a sense of wholeness with herself and others 7:33 - Nikki defines addiction as the disease of the “lost self” 10:15 - A closer look at addictions, from Amazon purchases to alcohol, and how we are culturally conditioned to continually look *outside* of ourselves for happiness and peace 13:40 - We are all addicted to the way we process reality. Once we recognize our blind spot...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 19

2 Key Words to Transform Conflict & Create Peace with Neale Donald Walsch, NY Times Bestselling author of Conversations with God

Join us for this soulful conversation with Neale Donald Walsch, 7x NY Times Bestselling author of the "Conversations with God" series -- which has been translated into 37 languages around the world and read by millions of people looking to gain universal spiritual principles for everyday life. If you are looking to grow spiritually in your relationship (no matter your beliefs or religion), or if differing views about religion/spirituality is a point of conflict in your relationship, you may find...

Jun 20, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 18

The Science of Stress in Modern Relationships with Dr. Amelia Nagoski & Christine Eartheart

I had the absolute delight of sitting down with Dr. Amelia Nagoski, NY Times Bestselling book of ​ "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle." ​ Anyone in a relationship has undeniably discovered the negative impacts of stress, not only on our individual health (in mind, body, heart, and spirit) but also on the health of our connection (particularly if not managed well between us). This is a must-listen to understand stress in a whole new way (that's backed by science) -- and how we can...

Jun 09, 202359 minSeason 2Ep. 17

How to Get Your Partner on Board with Personal Growth with Sarah Jenks and Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord and Host, Christine Eartheart

"I'm passionate about personal growth, but my partner isn't, and I feel like they're holding me back." If you've ever had that thought, this episode is 100% for you! YOU’LL LEARN… 4:07 - Hear how Jonathan, despite being a "modern man," fell into traditional gender roles behind closed doors 7:35 - Encouragement for women to be really honest about what’s not working and the levels of hurt they feel when their partners haven’t done their inner work 11:38 - How Jonathan shifted his life priorities i...

May 25, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 16

4 Habits of Healthily Attached Couples with Katherine Woodward Thomas

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Katherine Woodward Thomas, NY Times Bestselling author of the famous "Calling in the One" and "Conscious Uncoupling" books. In this interview, we talk about... 11:00 ❤️ Reframing societal norms on how we view divorce and long-term relationships 14:30❤️ How our attachment style impacts our ability to be in a loving and happy long-term relationship 16:45 ❤️ A different approach on how to create secure attachment in your relationship and the important r...

May 09, 202353 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Manifesting with Orgasmic Energy with Emily Fletcher and Christine Eartheart

Join Emily Fletcher and Christine Eartheart to learn all about ⚡sacred sexuality ⚡how sexual energy can be channeled into powerful, manifesting energy to fuel your dreams ⚡meditation and sexuality for high achievers and people stressed about their to-do lists EMILY FLETCHER BIO Emily is the founder of Ziva meditation and has taught the Ziva Technique to over 40,000 people. Her bestselling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and has been translated into 12...

Mar 25, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Relationship Anxiety: "Is my partner the right one?"

This episode of the Thriving Relationships Show will be like medicine for anyone who finds themselves continually asking themselves things like... I love them, but am I "in love" with them? Am I attracted to my partner enough? Do I love my partner enough? Is there someone better out there for me? Are we too incompatible? Are they the right one for me? Am I settling? What if we're not meant to be? Of course, all of these questions can be completely valid ones. For others of you, however, these qu...

Mar 08, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Nurturing the Soul of Relationships with NY Times Bestselling author, Mark Nepo, and Christine Eartheart

I was so touched getting to connect with Mark Nepo that I literally wept with tears of gratitude as soon as we signed off. ​ You know how it just feels different when you are around someone who has devoted much of their life to journeying into the spiritual depths of Life, love, purpose, and meaning? ​ Sharing this hour with him, I could viscerally feel it. ​ If you are looking for a big dose of heart and soul in your relationship, this episode of the Thriving Relationships Show is a special one...

Feb 22, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 12

How ADHD Impacts Relationships with Melissa Orlov and Christine Eartheart

If you and/or your partner has ADHD (or think you may), this episode of the Thriving Relationships Show is made for you and is going to be so, so helpful and powerful! I had the great honor and delight of interviewing Melissa Orlov, one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. In this episode, we cover: ✨ How 80-90% of adults with ADHD don’t realize they have it ✨ The most common symptoms of ADHD -- beyond the hyperactivity most people think of ✨ Common p...

Feb 07, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Powerful Relationship Wisdom from Tai Chi Master | The Energy of Love | Jamie Alonge and Christine Eartheart

TIMESTAMPS 2:01 - What is energy/chi and how does it look when someone has a lot of energy flowing? 10:26 - The unique meaning of “relax” in TaiChi and what it means for relationships 15:18 - Learn how softness overcomes hardness and transforms how we show up in moments of stress and what this means for our relationships 17:01 - Practical ways to soften in moments of tension 19:45 - Examples of when hardness is ineffective – even though we think it’s the best response 24:23 - Energetic softness ...

Jan 24, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Mars and Venus in the Modern World with Dr. John Gray & Christine Eartheart

Over 18 years ago, I was a substitute teacher, and I found a relationship book on the teacher’s desk in the classroom I was in for the day. While the students focused on their work, I started reading it and was instantly enamored. I went home that night and ordered my own copy, realizing there was so much more to understand about relationships than I ever imagined. It was the first book on relationships I had ever read, and even people who aren't necessarily into personal development have likely...

Jan 10, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Female Pleasure Revolution with Mama Gena and Christine Eartheart

This episode is so important for women -- and for those who love them. I had the absolute honor and delight of sitting down with the famously beloved Regena Thomashauer, endearingly known as “Mama Gena” and celebrated as an icon, legend, media personality, and revolutionary – and the vivacious author of the NY Times Bestseller called Pussy: A Reclamation. If you are (or care about) a woman who has ever… …felt shame about your body or sexuality, …dimmed your power or light, …and/or denied, ignore...

Dec 20, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 8

How to Be Loving with Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte has a new book out with a title that makes my heart swoon… “How to Be Loving: when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up” In this inspiring interview, we talk about what to do with the inevitable fears that arise in relationships, why forgiveness is so essential, the brilliant intelligence of the heart, a reminder of just how vast our capacity for love truly is, what "un-selfing is" and why it matters, the power of loving kindness, how to be loving when we don't...

Nov 29, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Heal Your Nervous System to Heal Your Relationships with Sarah Baldwin and Christine Eartheart

If you are into personal growth, you may be wondering what all the buzz is about the nervous system these days. It's for good reason and is a personal passion of ours and woven deeply into the work we do with couples, especially when it comes to helping partners develop secure attachment with one another. Today, we are so excited to invite you to join expert Sarah Baldwin, training staff at the Polyvagal Institute, to receive revelatory insights into your own nervous system, and learn how regula...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Secrets to Lasting Love | NY Times Bestselling Author, Gay Hendricks, and Christine Eartheart

A deeply inspiring interview with one of the most beloved relationship pioneers of our time who (along with his brilliant wife and teacher, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks) has personally impacted my own relationship as much as anyone, NY Times Bestselling author, Dr. Gay Hendricks. Gay has written over 40 books (some co-authored with amazing Katie), like Conscious Loving and The Big Leap — and many are on relationships, personal development, and consciousness. 💫 TIMESTAMPS 0:32 Hear how Christine and Br...

Oct 26, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4: How to Find Your Soulmate & Avoid the Pain and Pitfalls of Dating Apps with Mia Lux and Christine Eartheart

Join Mia Lux, Founder of La Vette, and Christine Eartheart, Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, for a juicy episode where we cover the following topics: 5:34 - How online dating quickly moves from excitement to exhaustion 6:25 - The anti-social behaviors we’re being conditioned to accept as a normal part of dating 9:50 - The antidote to these antisocial behaviors 16:28 - Mating in the wild vs dating apps 20:46 - How to become a founding member of the La vette social club 22:10 - Yo...

Oct 11, 202259 min

3: How Trauma Impacts Relationships & How to Heal From It | Marina Yanay-Triner & Christine Eartheart

Guest and Somatic Coach Marina Yanay-Triner (interviewed by your host, Christine Eartheart) shares powerful insights into the ways trauma impacts our closest relationships, including some of the topics below... ❤️ TIME STAMPS ❤️ 3:35 - How to tell if your emotions are dysregulated 6:09 - Don’t blame yourself - it’s an automatic response 6:40 - A good reminder when we lash out at our partners 7:03 - The body knows what the mind forgets 8:45 - Hear about a time when Marina entered the “preparation...

Sep 27, 202245 min

2: Emotional Intelligence and Expressing Our Needs in Relationships | Rick William and Christine Eartheart

Rick William shares powerful insights into these questions you won't want to miss. ❤️ What is "emotional fitness" and why is it so important in our romantic relationship? ❤️ Why are some of us so disconnected from what we really need in our relationships? ❤️ How do we learn to get in touch with and then communicate about our needs (and what happens when we don't)? ❤️ How does an absence of self-love impact our romantic relationship? ❤️ If we are disconnected from our own sense of purpose and mea...

Sep 13, 202255 min

1: Whole Brain Relationships with Harvard-Trained Neuroscientist, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, and Christine Eartheart

Join NY Times Bestselling author and Harvard trained neuroanatomist, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor to gain incredible insights and understand what's actually happening in your brain during times of both conflict and connection -- and everything in between. It's utterly fascinating and will help explain why we can be relaxed, kind, and connected to our partner one moment -- and then in the midst of a power struggle, criticizing them, or thinking they don't care about us the next. She'll also teach you ho...

Aug 25, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 1
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