The Secret to Deeper, More Fulfilling Relationships (Backed by Science) with Dr. Jennifer Gold
Release Date: 02/19/2025
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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The Zeducation Podcast
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info_outlineEver feel like no matter what you do, your relationships just don’t work out? Maybe you keep having the same arguments, struggle to feel understood, or notice people pulling away without knowing why.
The truth is, most relationships don’t fail because of a lack of love—they fail because of poor communication, unresolved emotional patterns, and hidden behaviours that push people away.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Gold, a leading relationships researcher, therapist, and speaker, to uncover the REAL reasons why relationships break down—and how to fix them. With over 30 years of experience and groundbreaking research analysing 35,000 studies, Dr. Gold shares powerful, science-backed insights to help you build stronger, healthier connections in both your personal and professional life.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
✅ The #1 communication mistake that’s ruining your relationships.
✅ How to repair and rebuild trust after conflict.
✅ The hidden behaviours pushing people away (that you don’t even realise you’re doing).
✅ How to create deeper emotional connections in love, work, and friendships.