The Power of Meditation, Different Expectations, & Authority Figures – Dr. Reggie Ray – 390

In this week’s episode of The Relationship School Podcast, we speak with my former spiritual teacher Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Ray. I was also his TA in an undergraduate course on Tibetan Buddhism. This guy completely changed my life. 

Reggie is the @DharmaOceanFoundation’s co-founder and spiritual director, a university professor (retired) at Naropa University, and a highly respected meditation/dharma teacher. 

Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including how being spiritually minded is not necessarily synonymous with being relationally developed or particularly skillful, and the importance of treating every human with respect, despite any issue or conflict. 

Listen to the full episode to hear more about Reggie and his powerful journey.

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Avoid Relationships With These Five Types of People – Jayson Gaddis – 389

In this week’s episode I unpack a recent Instagram reel I posted that went viral. Here are the 5 kinds of people to avoid in partnerships:

1. Narcissists
2. Gaslighters
3. Stonewallers
4. Defensive assholes
5. People who won’t take responsibility.

Listen in to hear more.

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From No Dad, To Teaching Dads, While Parenting Four Boys – Larry Hagner – 388

How do we raise boys in a good way so they become adult men that we want to be in a relationship with? In this week’s episode we connect with Larry Hagner, founder of @thedadedge and father to four boys.

Larry shares his unique childhood story, and dives into the challenges and rewards of raising boys differently in a culture that tells boys to hide their feelings, suck it up, and not be relational.

Take a listen to learn about raising your kid(s) with more connection, curiosity, and psychological safety.

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How To Feel Accepted & Connected In Your Relationships – Jayson Gaddis – 387

Do you know the fastest way to get back to connection? Or how about how to feel accepted and not judged by your partner?

Listen here as I offer you a few tips to get both and share details about our upcoming virtual event ‘Accepted & Connected’ coming up on April 8-9, 2022.

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Vetting a Partner + Money Hacks for Couples – Chris Hutchins – 386

There’s no doubt it’s difficult to get on the same financial page with your partner. Differences in mindset and approach are likely, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a plan.

In this week’s episode, I connect with life hacker extraordinaire, Chris Hutchins, who’s full of tips and wisdom.

Plus, ever thought of going on a trip around the world to “vet” a partner? Chris did just that.

Take a listen.

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Two Ways to Build Resilience in Ourselves and in Our Kids – Jayson and Ellen – 385

We could all focus on becoming more resilient during these stressful times. Here are a few tips on how to develop resilience in yourself.

And, if you are a parent, here are some tips for building resilience in kids. What is one way you build resilience in yourself?

Drop a comment below.

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