Joyful Love

Are you struggling to stay connected with your partner amidst ongoing conflicts? Do you feel like unresolved issues are driving a wedge between you and your spouse? In this insightful episode, I sit down with Relationship Coach Raquel Reis to discuss how to maintain a strong bond even when disagreements are left unresolved. We dive deep into effective communication strategies and explore powerful insights from the book Fight Right by John and Julia Gottman.

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

• How to maintain connection with your partner during conflicts.
• Effective communication techniques for resolving disagreements.
• Key takeaways from Fight Right by John and Julia Gottman.
• The importance of having fun together.
• Practical tips for fostering a healthy and resilient relationship.

If you’re tired of feeling distant from your spouse and ready to reignite the connection, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to transform your relationship and discover the secret sauce to staying connected, no matter what challenges come your way!

Find full show notes and how to work with Raquel at rachaelcunningham.com.

Today’s podcast is all about sex and intimacy! In this episode I share The Confident Marriage Workshop: Day 3 with you. You’ll learn the top three needs for you to bring intimacy back consistently to your relationship. From feeling like there’s not enough time, to feeling constantly overwhelmed, to not communicating... intimacy is often the first thing to go in a long-term relationship. However, with some simple tools, an open heart, and a bit of consistency, you can change that! Listen now to learn more.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.rachaelcunningham.com/category/podcast/

One of the hardest parts of being human is forgiving yourself for past mistakes. It’s a process to own up to what you did wrong, move out of shame and into wisdom. However, most of us stay in the muck of guilt and shame way too long. And that guilt and shame does nothing for us. It hinders us from connecting with our loved ones and it stops us from personal growth. In today’s episode, you will learn a 4 step process to practice self-forgiveness. We’ve all messed up. Every one of us. And grace and forgiveness are part of our healing journey.

In today’s episode of Joyful Love, I’m diving into a question from one of my clients that I think many of us can relate to. Her question was: “How do I handle detrimental thoughts?”

I know this is a topic that hits home for many of us, and it certainly does for me. So let’s explore some practical ways to take control of your mind when intrusive thoughts start creating anxiety.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 5 steps to take back control of your mind when detrimental thoughts create anxiety.
• How to calm your nervous system to find a sense of peace.
• When to embrace logic and take action to counteract those thoughts.
• How gratitude can help soothe your overactive, worrying brain.

Stick around to discover strategies that can help you manage and reduce those pesky thoughts. Let’s get started!