Does Couples Therapy Work? - EP42

Short personal update as well as a conversation around the collective struggle we face in romance. We think we are alone, but we are not. Tune in to learn more.Visit my website here.

Ladies, this episode is for you. If you have ever heard a Man you are dating say "I'm just busy right now", give this a listen.Visit my website here.

If the holiday's present challenging family and relational dynamics, this episode could be helpful for you. We discuss secure relationships, boundary setting, honouring your self and other themes that are important for life and navigating stress during the holidays. Check this out!Visit my website here.

A few thoughts on the anxious avoidant dance, the power struggle experience and how we can sometimes fail to look in the mirror for answers on what is happening in our relationship. We tend to blame the other and fail to see how we co-create the dynamic. Add this to your list of must-listen episodes.Visit my website here.

Live recording from a recent presentation I gave on a concept called The Developmental Mountain, how our communication styles are formed, impact our adult relationships and sabotage our success.Visit my website here.

Is couples therapy effective? Why or why not? What makes couple's more successful in their pursuit of getting the love they want? Give this a listen!Visit my website here.

In this episode, we explore the quiet but corrosive role that negativity plays in relationships — not just through conflict, but in the subtle daily ruptures that erode trust, intimacy, and emotional safety over time. Drawing from Gottman’s research, IMAGO relationship theory, and nervous system science, we unpack how negativity can show up emotionally, cognitively, physiologically, relationally, existentially, spiritually, and systemically. We challenge the idea that discomfort is always harmful, clarify the difference between harmful negativity and constructive truth-telling, and offer clear practices for eliminating negative patterns without falling into toxic positivity. This is about creating a sacred, secure space between you and your partner. A space where where truth can be spoken, pain can be repaired, and connection can grow.Visit my website here.

In this episode of Highly Successful Couples, we explore the concept of the “Couple Bubble,” a powerful idea from Dr. Stan Tatkin’s work that helps partners create a safe, protective space around their relationship. We talk about why this mutual commitment matters, how it strengthens trust and co-regulation, and what it looks like in everyday life. We also tackle one of the biggest questions couples face: how to balance prioritizing your partnership while raising children and why caring for your relationship first actually gives your kids the strongest foundation for security and growth.Visit my website here.

A great conversation with Ben Goresky from Evolving Man on why Men might struggle in relationships and what they can do about it. Visit my website here.

Affairs aren’t just about sex or betrayal. They’re often unconscious attempts to soothe old wounds left behind by childhood neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or unmet emotional needs. Today, we break down two common patterns of what we call “attachment affairs”: the detacher, who fears losing themselves in connection and seeks control through emotional distance, and the clinger, who anxiously pursues love to avoid the terror of abandonment. Understanding this doesn’t excuse betrayal, but it gives us a more honest and compassionate lens through which to view it. If you’ve ever wondered why people cheat or if you’ve been impacted by infidelity, this episode offers a grounded, eye-opening take.Relationship Training for Men: Click here for more information.Visit my website here.