Gottman Method of Couple Counselling: Tools That Are Effective, Productive, and Ones You Can Start Using Today with Julie Sharon-Wagschal
Release Date: 01/18/2022
Clearing Up Some Of The Myths Surrounding Nutrition With Michelle Shapiro
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If you have never worked with a functional integrative dietician before to combat your ills, perhaps consider doing so. In today’s episode, Michelle and I discussed just some of the misguided information playing on various media channels, so you don’t need to continue to guess. We spoke about how stress plays a massive role in combating disease and made the argument it is not only one lifestyle factor playing a role in chronic illness; it is diet, exercise, social circles, sleep, environmental toxins, and possibly most importantly, stress. Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional...
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Solo Episode - A Brief Summary of the Gottman’s Latest Book ‘Fight Right’: The Importance of Creating a Personal Vision for Yourself And Your Relationship
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In today’s solo episode, I explained how maintaining a personal vision is imperative to ridding oneself of guilt, staying true to one's values, and likely circumventing a possible identity crisis down the road. I also spend a fair bit of time discussing John and Julie Gottman’s latest book Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection,and the excellent job they did reminding couples that attuning and attending to their partner’s needs or ask, rather than planning their next comeback response in their heads, is the key to lasting relationships. Finally, I shared my...
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The Psychology Behind Making a Sale: Why Thinking Too Much May Be Your Worst Enemy with Benjamin Brown
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If you do not think you are interested in selling or have no need to ‘sell,’ think again. We all sell something daily. Selling is more than just closing deals; it's about understanding the psychological factors that drive consumer/partner/child behavior and mastering the art of fulfilling the interested party’s deeper needs. Once you understand that it is a skill like any other, it becomes easy. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Brown. Mr. Brown is a sales expert, author, and father of two young children. When it comes to sales, he’s done it all! From stock brokerage...
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Mastering Wealth: The Crucial Role of Mindset and Behavior Transformation with Chad Hufford
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Tune in as Chad Hufford and I chat about the importance of laying a strong financial foundation if you want to achieve wealth in all aspects of your life. Financial wealth comes from sound financial practices starting from an early age. Listen to Chad’s story about what his childhood experiences taught him and why he is passionate about teaching others. Chad is a bestselling author who, for 17 years, owned and ran a financial planning firm based in Anchorage, Alaska, that manages roughly half a billion dollars. He has realized that managing our clients' mindsets, behaviors, and habits...
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What True Narcissistic Abuse Looks Like With Dana Diaz
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Join me today for an insightful and informative conversation with Ms. Diaz as she tells us the story of how she became a victim of multiple narcissistic relationships. At the end of our conversation, Dana becomes particularly vulnerable, confirming that her healing journey is actualized and authentic. Dana is a wife, mother, and author of the Best-Selling book "GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOLD OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE". As a lifelong victim of narcissistic abuse, Dana has made it her mission to speak up for those who are afraid or ashamed to do so themselves and speak out against abuse...
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Solo Episode - Insights and Suggestions on Overcoming Resentment, Negative Sentiment Override, Victimization & More
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Tune in for a comprehensive guide on navigating the complexities of relationships, drawing from extensive insights gained within the therapy room. This episode addresses the crucial steps individuals can take to conquer common relationship hurdles such as resentment, the pitfalls of victimization, and the detrimental cycle of Negative Sentiment Override. Learn about the transformative power of taking radical responsibility for your actions, including the pivotal role of apologizing and the challenging journey towards genuine self-awareness. Discover strategies to protect your ego while...
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Breaking Gender Barriers: Kim Curtin, The Wall Street Coach, Discusses Money Self-Sabotage
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I discovered Kim’s Podcast, The Wall Street Coach, after doing some of my work around money and money mindset. I invited Kim as a guest to explain to my listeners that it doesn’t matter what industry we work in, the lifestyle we follow, or what relationship we are in…everyone suffers from self-sabotage. Until we realize how disabusing this narrative can become, we will never reach that point of behavior change that we so strongly seek. Kim Curtin, the Wall Street Coach, helps traders & others end the cycle of self-sabotage. Kim wrote a book called Transforming Wall Street: A...
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A NEW Way of Healing Bi-Polar Disorder One Step at a Time with Michelle Reittinger
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What a great conversation we had today! Michelle is my kind of gal. She is all about taking responsibility, becoming empowered, and an advocate of both nutrition and talk therapy to heal our trauma – a true inspiration to all who listen to this episode. Michelle Reittinger is a mother, wife, daughter and also a woman who has healed what many would call an unhealable mental illness, that is unless psychotropic drugs are used. Michelle advocates a radical shift in the treatment of bipolar using a research-based, integrated treatment plan to facilitate healing. I do this through public...
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Personalized Nutrition: Microbiome Insights with Dr. Sarah Berry
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Is it true that the formula to lose weight is less calories and more exercise? Do women have a more difficult time to lose weight than men? Does stress play a large role in weight loss? In general, do you feel our health is more compromised in North America than in Europe? Is prioritizing protein over any other macronutrient as crucial as we often hear? Does exercise directly improve our microbiome? In today’s episode, I asked Dr. Berry these questions to provide my listeners with guidance and insight into making proper food choices and how this relates to our metabolic health...
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Solo Episode - Why Lack of Self-Love is the Core Reason You Seek Therapy
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The ugly concoction of guilt, shame and self-loathing is most often the underlying reason why you are struggling and in need of therapy. Ridding shame is not easy, but when you begin to love yourself more by honouring your core needs, it becomes easier. In this episode, I present three clients I have seen in therapy: Client one lost her job because she did not care enough for herself. Client two is slipping into burnout and depression because of taking on too much. Client three is a man committing multiple marital affairs because of low self-worth. Relevant Links |...
info_outlineCompromise and communication are the backbones for any happy long-lasting relationship. No two people are the same, but sometimes those differences can put you into conflict with your partner. Joining me today is Julie Sharon-Wagschal. As a certified Gottman therapist, she and I will take a deep dive into John Gottman’s Method of Couples Therapy. If you’re searching for ways to boost empathy and understanding with your partner, let the tools and resources in this episode serve as your guide; because everyone deserves to be in a relationship where they can be their authentic selves.
Julie Sharon-Wagschal is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and couples counseling based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She is the Founder of the Center for Relationship Learning and is Europe’s principal educator of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. A research-based approach to couples therapy that explores what can make a relationship go wrong and the essential building blocks to a happy, healthy relationship. Julie Sharon-Wagschal helps guide couples through conflict and towards respectful and meaningful discussions. She also practices as a mentor for clinicians who strive to obtain certification in the Gottman Method.