The Worth Loving Podcast

In this episode of The Music and Vibes Podcast Keana W. Mitchell talks about why it is important to be vulnerable with your spouse. Click the link below to subscribe to the podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musicandvibess-podcast/id1361767748 Click the link below to see the video for Crying for You. https://youtu.be/1xetJXIsgsI

In this episode of Music and Vibes Keana W. Mitchell talks about how spirituality can enhance and improve your marriage or relationship.

In this week's episode of the Music and Therapy podcast relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell talks about how you don't have to stay stuck in a bad marriage and how it is possible to begin reviving your marriage in 2023. To learn more about Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell podcast visit https://keanawmitchell.club Join Me on Social Media!!!!! Facebook: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook Facebook Group: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook Join Me every Thursday at 6pm CST in our FB page for our Live Q&A Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ Click below to follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JF1tPL9cqpdDHFkEsZWSv?si=35ccc131c9d84229

In this week's episode of the Music and Therapy podcast relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell talks about the art of giving and accepting an apology. To learn more about Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell visit https://keanawmitchell.club Join Me on Social Media!!!! Facebook: (2) Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook Facebook Group: (1) Music and Therapy Podcast | Facebook Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos Click below to follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6T8cC9MhmpBiB9mKvRuBoS?si=7oZRCUikRB2jSiEtU1k9KQ 5 Ways to Solve Your Solvable Problems (free download) https://m.me/TheOriginalKeanaWilliams?ref=w16225850 Last Week’s episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4C2J3PTEY8kvpcWeVOYQvk?si=6470a623072c46af

In this episode of the Music and Therapy Podcast relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell talks about how to ask for what you need in your marriage/relationship. To learn more about Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell visit https://keanawmitchell.club Join Me on Social Media!!!! Facebook: (2) Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook Facebook Group: (1) Music and Therapy Podcast | Facebook Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos Click below to follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6T8cC9MhmpBiB9mKvRuBoS?si=7oZRCUikRB2jSiEtU1k9KQ Click the link below to pre enroll in my amazing year long marriage intensive signature program Improving Your Marriage While Improving Yourself! Improving Your Marriage While Improving Yourself (podia.com) 5 Ways to Solve Your Solvable Problems (free download) https://m.me/TheOriginalKeanaWilliams?ref=w16225850 Last Week’s episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f85bctCLz5ZKMATQgcco9?si=1a10958330404cb9

In this episode of the Music and Therapy podcast relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell talks about how it is possible to survive an emotional affair and restore the trust in your marriage. To learn more about How to Save Your Marriage with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell podcast visit https://keanawmitchell.club Join Me on Social Media!!!!! Facebook: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook Facebook Group: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook Join Me every Thursday at 6pm CST in our FB page for our Live Q&A Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ Click below to follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NxbhhO1ebsocvD3jVQnZW?si=2ee9b95ce2204307 Last Week’s episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mj8rg41ouODNLsT2GU7zZ?si=55154f25423f4f27 3 Day Marriage Bootcamp: https://keana-s-school-bfca.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-course

📝 Episode Summary In this deeply compassionate episode of Music and Therapy, Keana W. Mitchell opens about the emotional, spiritual, and practical journey of surviving a divorce. Whether you're in the middle of it, still healing from it, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, clarity, and tools for rebuilding your life. Keana how divorce impacts identity, emotional safety, and spiritual connection and how you can begin to reclaim your peace, purpose, and voice. 💡 What You’ll Learn • How to process the emotional aftermath of divorce without shame • Why grief is not a setback—but a sacred part of healing • How to rebuild your self-worth and rediscover your identity • Practical steps for creating emotional boundaries and support systems 🧠 Heart Work Prompt “What part of your story are you still grieving and what would it look like to give yourself permission to heal?” 📲 Connect with Keana • Instagram: musicandtherapykwm • Website: keanawmitchell.com • Email: keanawmitchell@gmail.com 🔔 Subscribe & Share If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with someone who’s walking through divorce or emotional separation. Subscribe to Music and Therapy for weekly encouragement, healing conversations.

Music and Therapy with Keana W. Mitchell – Season 10 Episode 16 “How to Stop Arguing and Start Understanding” In this week’s episode, Keana W. Mitchell explores one of the most common roadblock relationships: arguments that go nowhere. Whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member, we’ve all been caught in the cycle of defensiveness and miscommunication. But what if the goal wasn’t to win the argument but to understand each other? Keana shares practical strategies to help you shift from conflict to connection, drawing on her experience as a relationship coach and her signature blend of empathy, insight, and real talk. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why arguments escalate and how to de-escalate them • The difference between listening to respond vs. listening to understand • How emotional triggers sabotage communication • Tools for creating safe spaces in your relationships • Ways to rebuild trust after repeated conflict 🎵 Music Meets Meaning: As always, Keana weaves in musical reflections that echo the emotional themes of the episode because sometimes, a song says what words can’t. 🧠 Quote of the Week: “Understanding doesn’t mean agreeing it means caring enough to hear the whole story.” 📲 Stay Connected: • Link to Last Week’s Episode of the Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nAKNLWQ7z0FReBuwYd6l8?si=45b0ebc69a0d4602 • Visit keanawmitchell.com for coaching resources and more episodes • Share your thoughts using #MusicAndTherapyPodcast

In today’s Q&A session, we’re diving deeper into your questions about recognizing red flags early in dating. After this week’s main episode, so many of you reached out with thoughtful, vulnerable questions and today we’re unpacking them together. This conversation is all about clarity, emotional safety, and learning to trust yourself again. Whether you’re dating now, healing from past relationships, or preparing your heart for the future, this Q&A will give you practical insight and gentle guidance. 📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📸 Instagram Music and Therapy https://www.instagram.com/musicandtherapykwm 📘 Facebook Page Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell https://www.facebook.com/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 👥 Facebook Group Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell (Community) https://www.facebook.com/groups/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 📺 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen on Red Circle https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 🎙️ Last Week’s Episode https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 💛 Join The Worth Loving Collective on Skool https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-2979/about?ref=afeaf0bc4df2485d81b2e43d18415929 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

In this episode, Keana breaks down how to recognize red flags early in dating before emotional attachment clouds your judgment. This conversation is honest, empowering, and deeply supportive for anyone who has ever ignored their intuition, minimized their needs, or stayed in relationships longer than they should have. You’ll learn why early red‑flag awareness matters, the psychology behind why we miss them, and the specific signs to look for in communication, behavior, emotional patterns, and character. Keana also highlights the green flags that signal emotional safety and healthy connection, and she shares practical steps to help you trust yourself when something feels off. This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone ready to date with clarity, confidence, and self‑respect. What You’ll Learn Why red flags are easier to see in hindsight How attachment, trauma, and hope can cloud your judgment The most common red flags in early dating Green flags that signal emotional maturity and safety How to trust your intuition and honor your boundaries Reflection questions to help you date with clarity Reflection Questions What red flags have I ignored in the past? What patterns do I tend to overlook because of chemistry or loneliness? What green flags matter most to me now? What does emotional safety look like for me in dating? What boundaries do I want to honor moving forward? 📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📸 Instagram Music and Therapy https://www.instagram.com/musicandtherapykwm 📘 Facebook Page Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell https://www.facebook.com/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 👥 Facebook Group Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell (Community) https://www.facebook.com/groups/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 📺 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen on Red Circle https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 🎙️ Last Week’s Episode https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 💛 Join The Worth Loving Collective on Skool https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-2979/about?ref=afeaf0bc4df2485d81b2e43d18415929 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

Episode Summary In this episode, Keana explores one of the most transformative skills in emotional healing: learning to say “no” without guilt. If you’ve ever struggled with people‑pleasing, over‑explaining, or feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, this conversation will help you understand why and how to begin changing the pattern. Keana breaks down the psychology behind guilt, the nervous‑system responses that make boundaries feel unsafe, and the emotional conditioning that keeps many of us stuck in cycles of over‑giving. You’ll also learn why saying “no” is actually an act of honesty, clarity, and self‑respect and how it strengthens your relationships instead of damaging them. This episode includes a recap of last week’s conversation on creating emotional safety in your relationships, plus five practical, psychology‑based healing exercises to help you start saying “no” with confidence and compassion. What We Cover in This Episode Why saying “no” feels so emotionally difficult How childhood conditioning and past experiences shape your relationship with boundaries The connection between emotional safety and honest communication Why saying “no” is an act of love not rejection The emotional and relational cost of ignoring your boundaries Five healing exercises grounded in psychology to help you practice guilt‑free boundaries A simple homework assignment to build confidence and nervous‑system safety Reflection questions to help you integrate the episode into your daily life Five Psychology‑Based Healing Exercises You’ll Learn Somatic body check‑ins to help you sense your true capacity The “pause before yes” rule to interrupt automatic people‑pleasing Guilt reframing techniques to challenge old conditioning Micro‑boundary practice to build confidence through small steps Safe‑script rehearsals to make boundary‑setting feel natural and grounded Homework for the Week Practice one small “no” every day for the next seven days. At the end of each day, journal: What did I say “no” to? What emotion came up? What did I learn about myself? Small steps create big change. Reflection Questions Where are you saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? What emotion rises when you imagine setting a boundary? What story do you tell yourself about disappointing others? What would protecting your emotional safety look like this week? What is one small “no” you can practice today? Final Thoughts Saying “no” isn’t selfish it’s self‑respect. It’s clarity. It’s honesty. And it’s one of the most powerful ways to protect your emotional well‑being. This episode will help you take the first steps toward boundaries that feel safe, grounded, and guilt‑free. 📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📸 Instagram Music and Therapy https://www.instagram.com/musicandtherapykwm 📘 Facebook Page Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell https://www.facebook.com/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 👥 Facebook Group Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell (Community) https://www.facebook.com/groups/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 📺 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen on Red Circle https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 🎙️ Last Week’s Episode https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 💛 Join The Worth Loving Collective on Skool https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-2979/about?ref=afeaf0bc4df2485d81b2e43d18415929 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

Emotional safety isn’t just a “nice to have” it’s the foundation of every healthy, connected, and intimate relationship. When you don’t feel safe to express yourself, share your feelings, or be fully seen, the entire relationship suffers. In this episode of The Worth Loving Podcast, relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell breaks down what emotional safety really looks like and why it’s essential for building trust, closeness, and long‑term connection. 💛 In this episode, we explore: What emotional safety actually means How the lack of emotional safety creates distance, anxiety, and disconnection Why emotional safety is the foundation of intimacy Five practical exercises you can start using today to strengthen emotional safety with your partner How last week’s conversation on self‑awareness ties directly into deeper, healthier communication If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells, shutting down to avoid conflict, or struggling to open up in your relationship, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need to begin healing. 🎧Listen Now Because you are worth loving and you deserve a relationship that reflects that.

Welcome to the very first episode under our new name The Worth Loving Podcast. Formerly known as The Music and Therapy Podcast with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell, this new name reflects a deeper mission: helping women heal, grow, and create the relationships they desire by first understanding that they are worth loving. In today’s episode, Keana explores the powerful connection between self‑love, emotional healing, and healthy relationships. Whether you’re single or in a partnership, the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life. This episode will help you understand why loving yourself is not optional it’s foundational. 🌸 What We Talk About in This Episode ✨ The Meaning Behind the New Name Why the podcast rebranded to Worth Loving How the new name aligns with the mission to help women build healthy, fulfilling relationships Why remembering you are worth loving is essential to your healing journey ✨ Recap of Last Week’s Episode Creating a vision for love in 2026 Understanding what you want to feel, give, and receive Why you must include yourself in your vision for love How your self‑worth shapes your choices ✨ The Psychology of Self‑Love Why self‑love and self‑care are not luxuries How nurturing your relationship with yourself strengthens: Self‑worth Emotional clarity Resilience Self‑trust Healthy boundaries ✨ Self‑Love in Singleness and Relationships How self‑love helps singles choose healthier partners How it helps you avoid repeating old patterns How it protects you from toxic or harmful relationships How self‑love helps couples communicate better, set boundaries, and show up authentically ✨ Self‑Love and Your Health Emotional benefits: reduced anxiety, emotional stability, nervous system regulation Physical benefits: lower stress, better sleep, improved overall well‑being How your body responds when you treat yourself with compassion ✨ How to Show Up for Yourself Listening to your needs Honoring your boundaries Speaking kindly to yourself Resting when you’re tired Reminding yourself daily that you are worth loving 🧘🏽‍♀️ This Week’s Healing Exercises + Homework Keana shares five intentional practices to help you love on yourself this week: Write a love letter to yourself Set one boundary that protects your peace Do one thing that brings you joy Speak one affirmation each morning Spend 10 minutes in stillness These practices help build resilience, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of self‑worth. 🎶 Song of the Week “Worth Loving” by Emory Rose A beautiful reminder that you are deserving of love from others and from yourself. 💬 Final Thoughts You are worth loving deeply, fully, and without conditions. Thank you for joining Keana for this first episode of the Worth Loving Podcast. 📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📸 Instagram Music and Therapy https://www.instagram.com/musicandtherapykwm 📘 Facebook Page Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell https://www.facebook.com/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 👥 Facebook Group Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell (Community) https://www.facebook.com/groups/MusicandTherapywithKeanaWMitchell 📺 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen on Red Circle https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 🎙️ Last Week’s Episode https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b 💛 Join the Worth Loving Collective on Skool https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-2979/about?ref=afeaf0bc4df2485d81b2e43d18415929 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

In this powerful New Year episode, Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell guides you through the process of creating a clear, emotionally grounded vision for love in 2026. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this episode helps you understand why vision not just goals are essential for building healthy, fulfilling love. Keana breaks down the psychology behind vision setting, explains how your brain filters relationships based on what you imagine, and shows you how to align your desires with your values. You’ll learn how to identify what you truly want in a partner, how to distinguish between negotiables and nonnegotiables, and how to create a vision that inspires growth without slipping into unrealistic expectations. This episode is all about clarity, emotional safety, and intentional love. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why having a vision for love is more important than simply setting goals How the Reticular Activating System shapes your relationship choices What attachment clarity is and why it matters Key qualities singles should look for in a partner How couples can strengthen their connection through shared vision The difference between negotiables and nonnegotiables How to ensure your vision aligns with your core values Why your vision must be realistic, attainable, and growth oriented 🧠 Psychology Highlights How your brain filters relationships based on what you imagine Why clarity reduces emotional confusion and relationship burnout How values alignment creates long-term stability Why realistic expectations lead to healthier love 🛠️ Exercises Included in This Episode Future Snapshot – Write a one-page vision of your ideal relationship in 2026 Values Check – Identify your top 5 values and compare them to your vision NonNegotiables List – Define what you will not compromise on Pattern Review – Identify patterns you want to break and patterns you want to keep Emotional Alignment Test – Clarify how you want to feel in your relationship 📘 Homework Assignment Create your 2026 Vision for Love Journal, including: Your written vision Your values Your negotiables and nonnegotiables Your emotional alignment notes Three action steps you’ll take this month to move toward your vision 🎶 Featured Song of the Week “Loving Me Is Easy” by Emory Rose. This week’s featured song beautifully complements the episode’s theme. It’s a gentle reminder that healthy love feels safe, warm, and emotionally supportive. The lyrics echo the idea that when you align with your values and choose partners who honor your heart, love becomes less of a struggle and more of a natural, nurturing experience. ❤️ Final Takeaway Love doesn’t just happen. Healthy love is created with intention, clarity, and vision. You deserve a relationship that aligns with your values, honors your heart, and supports your growth.

✨ Episode Summary In this episode of the Music and Therapy Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores how to set realistic, intentional, and healing relationship goals for 2026. Building last week’s theme of therapy as maintenance, Keana explains how therapy and goal setting work hand in hand to nurture growth, sustain progress, and strengthen emotional resilience. Listeners will learn how to use the SMART framework to create goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound. Keana shares practical examples for couples, singles, and personal growth, along with five guided exercises and a weekly homework assignment to help you move from reflection into action. This week’s featured song is Under the Tree by podcast artist Emory Rose. This song is a powerful reflection on self awareness and clarifying what you want in a partner and having the love you desire comes with intentionality and not by chance. The music ties beautifully into the episode’s theme of setting intentional goals for love and connection. 📚 What You’ll Learn • Why therapy as maintenance lays the foundation for lasting growth. • The science behind goal setting and motivation (Locke & Latham’s Goal Setting Theory). • How SMART goals transform vague intentions into actionable steps. • Practical examples of relationship goals for couples, singles, and personal growth. • Five healing exercises to help you set and embody your goals. • A reframing practice to strengthen belief in your ability to achieve your goals. 🧘 Healing Exercises Featured 1. Vision Journaling 2. SMART Goal Mapping 3. Somatic Grounding Breath 4. Couple’s Alignment Exercise 5. Singles’ Visualization 📝 Homework Assignment Choose one relationship goal for 2026. Write it down using the SMART framework. Then, practice reframing daily replacing limiting thoughts with empowering statements that remind you of your ability to grow and achieve your goals. 🎶 Featured Song Under the Tree by Emory Rose A song about self reflection, clarity, and choosing to love intentionally. Connect with Keana: 💌 Website: Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) 📸 Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos 📘 Facebook: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen to Last Week's Episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b Link to sign up for The Worth Loving Collective on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-2979/about?ref=afeaf0bc4df2485d81b2e43d18415929 ✨ Subscribe, share, and join the conversation to help more people explore emotional healing through Music and Therapy.

In this episode of the Music and Therapy Podcast, relationship coach and songwriter Keana W. Mitchell explores why therapy as maintenance not just crisis management should be your top relationship goal for the new year. Drawing from scholarly research, insights from Carl Jung, and practical somatic therapy exercises, Keana explains how ongoing therapy sustains growth, prevents relapses into old conflict patterns, and nurtures emotional intimacy. You’ll learn: • How reflection and action work together to end the year strong. • The top five reasons couples benefit from maintenance therapy. • The top five reasons singles should make therapy a priority before dating. • Five somatic therapy exercises to stop conflict and start connecting. • A simple homework ritual to build self awareness and deepen connection. Whether you’re in a committed relationship or preparing for love, this episode will inspire you to choose growth, self acceptance, and resilience as your foundation for the year ahead. Connect with Keana: 💌 Website: Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) 📸 Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos 📘 Facebook: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen to Last Week's Episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/7bf2a6d3-0543-4cef-abfe-22ea4e5a948b Link to sign up for The Worth Loving Collective on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-2979/about?ref=afeaf0bc4df2485d81b2e43d18415929 ✨ Subscribe, share, and join the conversation to help more people explore emotional healing through Music and Therapy.

As the year comes to a close, many couples find themselves reflecting on the highs and lows of their relationship. In this episode of the Music and Therapy Podcast, host Keana W. Mitchell, trauma informed relationship coach, explores how to move beyond reflection into intentional action. You’ll learn practical tools to stop cycles of conflict and start building deeper connection, so you can finish the year with love, grace, and strength. 🌱 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why reflection gives clarity but connection gives strength. • How to end the year strong by choosing connection over conflict. • The importance of nurturing your relationship with yourself alongside your romantic relationship. • Insights from psychologists like Carl Rogers (self acceptance), Brené Brown (boundaries as self love), and Kristin Neff (self compassion). • Five healing exercises that blend music therapy and narrative therapy to help couples reconnect. 🎶 Healing Exercises Featured 1. The Pause Practice – Stop reactive cycles with intentional pauses. 2. Gratitude Swap – Build appreciation through daily gratitude sharing. 3. Music & Movement Reset – Use music to shift emotional atmosphere. 4. “I Feel” Statements – Replace blame with vulnerability and empathy. 5. Connection Ritual – Create nightly habits that foster intimacy. Listeners are invited to try the Music & Story Healing Challenge, a five day practice combining music and narrative therapy to reframe relationship stories, reduce conflict, and strengthen connection. 💡 Key Takeaway Ending the year strong isn’t about perfection, it’s about choosing intentional love, practicing grace, and nurturing both your partner and yourself. Relationships don’t thrive by accident; they thrive when we nurture them. 📅 Release New episodes of the Music and Therapy Podcast are available every Wednesday. Connect with Keana: 💌 Website: Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) 📸 Instagram: Music and Therapy (@musicandtherapykwm) • Instagram photos and videos 📘 Facebook: Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell | Facebook 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ 🎧 Listen to Last Week's Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Gl5Bl4vjm61lGHkmgQygj?si=7a12c099600a4c54 Link to sign up for The Worth Loving Collective on Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-worth-loving-collective-1918

✨ Episode Overview This year may have brought moments of joy or seasons of pain breakups, engagements, new love, or even loss. In this episode, Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell invites you to pause and reflect on your relationship journey. Through guided insights and practical tools, you’ll discover how these experiences can strengthen your resilience, deepen your self worth, and prepare you to thrive in love. 🌱 💡 What You’ll Learn • How breakups can teach resilience and self worth. • Why marriage and engagement bring both joy and responsibility. • How finding new love after heartbreak requires courage and vulnerability. • Why loss can be transformative and help you rediscover independence. • CBT based healing exercises to stop conflict and start connecting. 🎶 Featured Song “Draining” by Emory Rose This powerful track reminds us that if a relationship is draining you if it doesn’t make you feel loved, valued, or respected it may be time to let go and begin the healing process by loving yourself first. 📝 Homework for the Week Practice the Conflict to Connection Journal: • Reframe moments of conflict into opportunities for deeper connection. • Write down one conflict you’ve experienced and explore how it could be transformed into understanding. 🔔 Subscribe & Share Don’t miss weekly episodes blending music, therapy, and relationship coaching. Subscribe today and share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement. Together, let’s grow in love and resilience. #MusicAndTherapyPodcast #RelationshipHealing #CBTExercises #SelfLove #Resilience

Blended families bring together different histories, values, and emotional wounds into one household. While this journey can be complex, unity and respect are possible when families practice empathy, realistic expectations, and intentional habits. In this episode, Keana explores the challenges blended families face—conflicting parenting styles, loyalty binds, grief, and co-parenting dynamics—and offers practical strategies to build trust, connection, and healing. Drawing on research from psychologists like Anne Brennan Malec and relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, Keana shares how emotional intimacy serves as the glue that holds blended families together. You’ll learn how respect, clarity, understanding, and empathy can transform family dynamics, and discover exercises designed to foster communication, gratitude, and trust. The episode also features the song Be There by Emory Rose, a powerful reminder that love means showing up with consistency and support. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why emotional intimacy is essential in blended families. • The four guiding principles: respect, clarity, understanding, empathy. • How to build trust with both the biological parent and stepchildren. • The difference between realistic and false expectations. • Practical healing exercises: family meetings, gratitude circles, shared activities, and more. • A CBT-based homework assignment to reframe negative thoughts and foster healthier perspectives. 🎶 Featured Song “Be There” by Emory Rose – A heartfelt anthem about commitment and support, reflecting the dedication needed to build unity in blended families. 📝 Homework Assignment Thought Reframe Journal (CBT-Based): Identify triggers, record automatic thoughts, challenge them, reframe with balanced perspectives, and note outcomes. Aim for three entries this week. 📲 Call to Action • Listen and subscribe to the Music and Therapy Podcast wherever you stream. • Share this episode with someone navigating blended family dynamics. • Connect with Keana on Instagram @musicandtherapykwm for more healing-centered content.

In this heartfelt episode of the Music and Therapy Podcast, relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell explores the essential role of emotional intimacy in healthy relationships. Building on last week’s episode, The Power of Apology and Forgiveness in Love, Keana explains how emotional safety, vulnerability, and trust are the foundation of lasting connection and how the absence of emotional intimacy can lead to loneliness, conflict, and emotional withdrawal. You’ll learn what emotional intimacy truly means, why it’s not a luxury but a necessity, and how to recognize when it’s missing. Keana shares research by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman, highlighting how emotional intimacy erodes when couples stop turning toward each other and ignore bids for connection. This episode also includes five Gottman-inspired healing exercises and two homework assignments designed to help you stop conflict and start connecting whether you’re in a relationship or doing the inner work solo. 🧠 Topics Covered: • What emotional intimacy is and why it matters • Signs of emotional disconnection in relationships • How unresolved conflict and trauma impact intimacy • Research from Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman • How to rebuild emotional intimacy through daily practices 🛠️ Healing Exercises Included: • Turn Toward Instead of Away • Emotion Coaching Check-In • Love Map Update • Stress-Reducing Conversation • Rituals of Connection 📝 Homework Assignments: • 10-Minute Heart Talk: A daily emotional check-in to build intimacy and trust 🎶 Featured Song: “The Last Time” by Emory Rose A powerful anthem about emotional clarity and choosing healing over heartbreak. Listen now on the Music and Therapy Podcast YouTube channel. 💬 Call to Action: If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who’s ready to rebuild emotional intimacy. Follow, rate, and review the podcast to help others find this healing space. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: • Download the healing exercise worksheet • Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6T8cC9MhmpBiB9mKvRuBoS?si=089a5e570c1a4885 • Link song The Last Time on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/z9ubpjfKvgkLgCkewR • 📲 Connect with Keana: • Instagram: @musicandtherapykwm • Website: keanawmitchell.com • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmml1kGinhHSMOXOQ8zdIEQ