The Real Relationships Podcast

Most people think intimacy = sex. But real intimacy goes way deeper than what happens in the bedroom. In this episode with Tina Laws, we unpack: ✨ Why intimacy isn't just physical ✨ The small everyday things that bring people closer (or push them apart) ✨ How intimacy shifts as we change over time ✨ Why sharing the 'unimportant stuff' can actually be the most important ✨ What true intimacy really requires - and why so many of us avoid it If you've ever felt like something was missing in your relationship - even when everything looked fine on the surface, this conversation is for you. Because there is so much more to intimacy than just what happens between the sheets. 🎧 Listen in reflect and notice what lands for you.

Why do some relationships feel addictive - even when they're unhealthy? Ever wondered why you feel anxious when someone pulls away? Or why you overthink every word? Or why you give too much of yourself? Many people think co-dependency means being clingy, but it's far more subtle and far more common than they realise. In this episode, Dr Nicholas Jenner and I break down: The hidden signs most people miss The unseen forces that shape your choices How to stop confusing co-dependency with love Because once you can recognise the pattern, you can change it. And that's when everything shifts... Join us to find out more.

     Do you hate the one you love? It's a bold question… and also the title of my guest's latest book. But this conversation really goes beyond the headline. At 85 years old, psychotherapist Joan Childs (who neither looks, sounds nor acts her age) shares what she's seen in decades of working with couples. We talk about what 'hate' really means in the context of love, why you might resent someone you still deeply care about and how marriage isn't always built on the reasons we think it is 😬 There's no fluff here - just honest stories, sharp insights and a few uncomfortable truths about long-term relationships, staying power and emotional clarity💡 We also explore: 🛏️Why couples grow apart but don't separate 🤐How resentment builds in silence 💔The hidden reasons people stay - or leave 💍What we should really be looking for when we say 'I do' This episode will make you think - and maybe even rethink everything... So take a moment to listen, especially if you've ever loved someone and still felt alone. ·     🎧 Listen to the full episode now

     Do you hate the one you love? It's a bold question… and also the title of my guest's latest book. But this conversation really goes beyond the headline. At 85 years old, psychotherapist Joan Childs (who neither looks, sounds nor acts her age) shares what she's seen in decades of working with couples. We talk about what 'hate' really means in the context of love, why you might resent someone you still deeply care about and how marriage isn't always built on the reasons we think it is 😬 There's no fluff here - just honest stories, sharp insights and a few uncomfortable truths about long-term relationships, staying power and emotional clarity💡 We also explore: 🛏️Why couples grow apart but don't separate 🤐How resentment builds in silence 💔The hidden reasons people stay - or leave 💍What we should really be looking for when we say 'I do' This episode will make you think - and maybe even rethink everything... So take a moment to listen, especially if you've ever loved someone and still felt alone. ·     🎧 Listen to the full episode now

Have you ever wondered why some people keep ending up with the same kind of person – emotionally unavailable or avoidant, inconsistent, not on your level or just a weirdo? Maybe you're stuck in that pattern? In this episode with Roy Biancalana, we explore the hidden emotional patterns that drive your dating choices (even when you know someone isn't right for you...). We cover: 💡Why logic isn't enough to stop self-sabotage 🧠The neuroscience behind repeated relationship patterns 💥What's really happening when you feel a "spark" 🌟How to start choosing differently - without going numb or second-guessing everything If you've ever walked away from a relationship wondering how you ended up in the same position once again and why you keep choosing the wrong people even when you know better, this one's for you. Listen now and learn how to breaking the cycle...

When heartbreak hits, it's tempting to point the finger and most people will blame, bury their head in the sand or try to move on too quickly. True healing however starts with self-awareness and radical honesty. In this episode, I speak with Caroline Clarke, who opens up about her own breakup journey and how she moved from pain and confusion to taking ownership and creating real change. We talk about: 💔 What keeps people stuck 🧠 Why healing is a proactive process 🔁 How to break the cycle of repeating the same relationship patterns ❤️ And the surprising things that actually help you move forward It's real, relatable and exactly what you need if you're currently in the situation or still feeling the weight of what was. 👉 Listen now… Because this conversation might just shift everything.

When heartbreak hits, it's tempting to point the finger and most people will blame, bury their head in the sand or try to move on too quickly. True healing however starts with self-awareness and radical honesty. In this episode, I speak with Caroline Clarke, who opens up about her own breakup journey and how she moved from pain and confusion to taking ownership and creating real change. We talk about: 💔 What keeps people stuck 🧠 Why healing is a proactive process 🔁 How to break the cycle of repeating the same relationship patterns ❤️ And the surprising things that actually help you move forward It's real, relatable and exactly what you need if you're currently in the situation or still feeling the weight of what was. 👉 Listen now… Because this conversation might just shift everything.

What really happens when you become the caregiver for a dying parent? It's a role so many of us have to take on at some point and yet, it's not always spoken about honestly. In this episode with Cath Lloyd, we talk about the emotional, relational and psychological impact of end-of-life care, as well as the unexpected emotions and reactions we can all encounter. From the slow unravelling of roles and becoming the parent, to the hidden weight that has to be carried, the guilt and the grief that often begins before they're gone, this is a raw and necessary conversation.  If you're navigating this difficult chapter or still processing the way it affects you and your relationships, this episode will give you a better understanding of what to expect. Join us to find out more...

What really happens when you become the caregiver for a dying parent? It's a role so many of us have to take on at some point and yet, it's rarely spoken about. In this episode with Cath Lloyd, we talk about the emotional, relational and psychological impact of end-of-life care, as well as the unexpected emotions and reactions we can all encounter. From the slow unravelling of roles and becoming the parent to the hidden weight that has to be carried, the guilt and the grief that often begins before they're gone, this is a raw and necessary conversation.  If you're navigating this difficult chapter or still processing the way it affects you and your relationships, this episode will give you a better understanding of what to expect. Join us to find out more...