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Orna and Mathew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose offer 9 powerful reminders for your first date after divorce.

Episode 955: 9 Powerful Reminders For Your First Date After Divorce by Orna and Mathew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose

Orna and Matthew are Soulmate Coaches who specialize in helping their clients finally get it right this time when it comes to love. Dedicated to busting the myth that love is SUPPOSED to happen by accident, they help identify Your Love Imprint® to shift patterns that have caused love to previously elude you. They are here to help change the world one individual, one couple, and one family at a time. They believe that when they support the creation of a happy couple, we’ll have more happy families, and happy families create happy communities, happy communities create happy towns, cities, and states. Happy towns, cities and states, create happy nations. Happy nations equal a happy love filled world. They are dedicated to empowering their clients to get happy and attract the love they deeply desire.

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Vironika Tugaleva talks about escaping from the prison of shame.

Episode 858: Escaping From the Prison of Shame by Vironika Tugaleva on How To Be Authentic & Brave

Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and peforming spoken word, and planning arts-related events.

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Dr. Laura Markham talks about how to do more than just discipline your teen

Episode 1862: Beyond Discipline for Teens by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Improving Your Relationship With Your Teenager

Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University, but she's also a mom, so she understands kids -- and parents! She uses her Ph.D. to translate proven science and child-development research into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want.

As the founding editor of AhaParenting.com, she makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple, Newsday, Men's Health, Redbook and Parents Magazine.

Dr. Laura's relationship-based parenting model, which she calls Peaceful Parenting, is research-based and parent-tested. She's helped thousands of families across the U.S. and Canada find transformative solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems to sass talk and cell phones. She lives in Brooklyn, New York and is the proud parent of two happy, kind, responsible and accomplished young adults who were raised with Peaceful Parenting.

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Episode 2124:

Dr. Marni Feuerman, in collaboration with Gottman.com, offers a deep dive into the complexities of handling conflict in relationships, emphasizing that a significant portion of disputes are perpetual and unsolvable. Through "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by Dr. John Gottman, Feuerman underscores the importance of managing rather than eliminating conflict, providing readers with practical blueprints for navigating the inevitable challenges that arise in partnerships, fostering understanding, growth, and a stronger bond.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-vs-resolving-conflict-relationships-blueprints-success/

Quotes to ponder:

"69% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable."

"Discussing them is constructive and provides a positive opportunity for understanding and growth."

"Moving from gridlock to dialogue involves examining the meaning and dreams that form the basis for each partner’s steadfast perspective."

Episode references:

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718

Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident booklet: https://www.lifeworkspsychotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Aftermath-of-a-Fight-or-Regrettable-Incident-Eri-Kardos.pdf

The Marriage Minute newsletter from Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/marriage-minute/

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Episode 2122:

In "Are You Addicted To Your Ex? To Love? Or Are You Still Grieving?" by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, delve into the emotional complexities of holding onto past relationships. Dr. Rutherford expertly guides readers through the dangers of yo-yo relationships, love addiction, and the struggle to emotionally divorce, providing insights on recognizing the difference between normal grieving and a detrimental inability to let go. This article is a must-read for anyone finding themselves stuck in the past, offering valuable perspectives on moving forward with strength and clarity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/are-you-addicted-to-your-ex-to-love-or-are-you-still-grieving/

Quotes to ponder:

"Love addicts live in a chaotic world of desperate need and emotional despair."

"Healthy relationships don’t complete your life. They enhance your already fulfilled life."

"Forgiveness is key. Both of you must take responsibility for your end of whatever caused the break-up; this is vital for a relationship to reemerge."

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