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Helping you radically transform the way you do relationships to build Harmony@Home, Thrive@Work, and Win@Life.

In their 2019 TEDx Talk, Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings, shared The 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships (3M+ views). Over 25+ years working with thousands of relationships they identified 4 Habits that ALL Successful Relationships exhibit - all challenged relationships miss one or more.

In this podcast, together with various fascinating guest experts, they share practical insights to help you improve all your relationships at home, at work & in life!

Prepare to be inspired.
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When business pressure comes home, it can quietly reshape your relationship. If you’re building something meaningful but feeling the cost in your partnership, this conversation will help you make sense of what’s happening and why. In this founder-only episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea and Jon Taylor-Cummings speak candidly about how entrepreneurship impacts relationships, not just at work, but at home, emotionally, financially, and personally. Drawing from lived experience and decades of coaching couples with business interests, they unpack the five most common relationship challenges founders and their life partners face, and why these patterns are predictable, changeable, and often misunderstood. In this episode, you’ll hear about:When work takes over life and couples slowly become co-workersMisalignment under pressure and why “being on the same team” can disappearEmotional spillover, when stress leaks between work and homeFinancial pressure as a silent amplifier of conflictBurnout, identity shifts, and having nothing left to giveThis is not a conversation about failure or crisis. It’s about understanding the pressure patterns that come with building something significant, and learning how to protect the relationship that supports everything else. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s not broken, but something feels off,” this episode was made with you in mind. 🔗 BUILD & BOND DISCOVERY WEBINAR At the end of this episode, we mention the Build & BondTM Discovery Webinar. This is a practical, reflective space for entrepreneurial couples who want to:Slow things downUnderstand the patterns pressure createsLearn small shifts that make a meaningful differenceThis is not therapy, not a sales pitch, and not about fixing what’s broken. 👉 Find full details and register here:https://the4habits.com/when-business-hits-home/ 🔗 OTHER USEFUL LINKS 🎥 Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits 🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1 ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 – When business pressure doesn’t stop at the office door01:20 – “You’re not broken, you’re under pressure”03:00 – Challenge 1: When all you talk about is work09:40 – Challenge 2: Misalignment under pressure15:30 – Curiosity vs criticism, naming different work styles19:20 – Challenge 3: Emotional spillover between work and home27:50 – Distress cycle vs compassion cycle33:00 – Challenge 4: Financial pressure, the silent amplifier41:00 – Challenge 5: Burnout, depletion, and identity shifts50:30 – Why habits, not personality, drive these patterns52:10 – Invitation to the Build & Bond Discovery Webinar #HealthyRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod #EntrepreneurLife #FounderRelationships #BusinessAndMarriage #EmotionalResilience #CouplesCommunication
Conflict isn’t the real problem — disconnection is. And you don’t need fixing to feel whole again. In this powerful episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Kelly Flanagan joins Dr. Andrea and Jon to unpack how our attempts to protect our worth often create the very conflict and disconnection we long to escape. Based on decades of work with high-achieving professionals, couples, and leaders under pressure, Kelly shares a transformational shift: the key to deeper connection isn’t fixing yourself — it’s coming home to who you are. This episode speaks directly to founders, busy professionals and senior leaders facing relational tension at work and at home. In this episode:The 3 ego lies that sabotage connectionWhy conflict often starts within — not betweenWhat emotional safety really looks like in high-stakes momentsThe “proving” trap that keeps leaders and partners stuckA new way to respond under pressure — without losing yourself Whether you’re leading a team or trying to repair closeness with someone you love, this conversation will reshape how you think about conflict, connection, and worth. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 Who is Dr. Kelly Flanagan?04:30 The 3 lies of the ego08:20 Conflict starts inside, not outside11:40 Why we disconnect under pressure16:00 What emotional safety sounds like19:30 Founders, couples & hidden resentment23:10 When “being helpful” is actually protection26:45 Turn conflict into connection: the real shift31:00 Staying connected in high-stakes moments35:20 The realisation: “You were never broken” NEXT STEPS 👉 CONNECT WITH DR. KELLY FLANAGAN– Pre-order The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice (Amazon): https://a.co/d/7XtPDsM– Website: https://drkellyflanagan.com 🎯 READY TO CREATE EMOTIONAL SAFETY IN YOUR TEAM OR RELATIONSHIP? – Founders, Couples or Senior Leaders:If you’re navigating conflict, pressure or disconnection — at home or in a team — request a confidential diagnostic conversation or ask for an invite to one of our private roundtables. 💬 Visit: https://the4habits.com/contact-us📩 Message us directly: hello@the4habits.com – Curious about our approach?Take the free Relationship Intelligence Quiz and discover your score: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com – Need a shared language for your team or partner?Get the book: https://the4habits.com/book/ #DrKellyFlanagan #EmotionalSafety #ConflictResolution #SelfWorth #TurnConflictIntoConnection #The4HabitsPod #RelationshipAdvice #LeadershipUnderPressure #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyRelationships
Culture under pressure reveals the truth about your team. If your values look great on paper but performance drifts when things get tense, this episode explains why, and what leaders can do differently. In this founder-only episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea and Jon Taylor-Cummings unpack a pattern they’re seeing across leadership teams, smart people, strong intentions, yet growing friction, avoidance, and misalignment. The issue usually isn’t effort or capability. It’s how people behave with each other when pressure hits. In this conversation, you’ll learn:– Why culture isn’t what you say you value, it’s what people do when things feel uncomfortable– How “nice teams” slowly lose clarity, accountability, and trust– The hidden cost of avoiding challenge in the name of harmony– The leadership balance of support and challenge, and why you need both– Four practical questions leaders can use to surface friction early and reset trustIf parts of this conversation feel uncomfortably familiar, that’s not a problem, it’s information. Small moments of avoidance, left unaddressed, quietly become culture.👥 For senior leaders and foundersWe host a small number of private, off-the-record leadership roundtables for senior leaders who want to reduce friction, strengthen trust, and improve performance without burning out their teams. These are not webinars and not sales calls. They’re peer conversations, facilitated by us, for leaders who want practical insight and clarity. 👉 Request an invitation to one of our private leadership roundtables, here:https://the4habits.com/contact-us🔗 LINKS & NEXT STEPS🎥 Subscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits🎧 Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1 ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS)00:00 – Why capable teams still struggle under pressure00:50 – Culture isn’t values, it’s behaviour02:30 – The support vs challenge imbalance leaders miss07:10 – “Nice teams” and the slow drift problem13:20 – Pressure doesn’t change people, it reveals them18:40 – The real cost of avoiding hard conversations24:30 – Assumptions, silence, and hybrid team friction31:10 – What high-performing cultures do differently38:20 – Four questions leaders can use this week42:10 – Invitation to the private leadership roundtables #HealthyRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCulture #PsychologicalSafety #HighPerformingTeams
Struggling to feel like things are truly fair in your relationship? Wondering why 50/50 never works out the way you imagined? In this episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, writer and habit coach Chris Loper invites us to challenge one of the most popular relationship myths — and rethink what healthy partnership really looks like. Together, we explore how the mindset of fairness can lead to frustration, how habits shape the emotional tone of your connection, and what it really takes to thrive — not just survive — in long-term love, parenting, and personal growth. 🎄 Released in the reflective run-up to the New Year, this is the perfect listen if you’re ready to ditch scorekeeping and build better habits for 2026 — at home and at work. ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 – Intro02:00 – What’s wrong with 50/50 relationships?06:30 – Keeping score: the silent killer10:10 – The 100/100 mindset shift14:45 – Why habits are relationship tools19:30 – From burnout to better balance24:00 – Modelling healthy habits for your kids30:20 – Emotional labour and the unseen weight35:00 – Chris’s journey through sobriety41:00 – The ROI of tiny changes44:45 – Final takeaway: “You’re annoying too.” ✅ NEXT STEPS 📍 Connect with Chris Loper– Website: https://www.becomingbetter.org– Article: Why 50/50 Relationships Don’t Work (https://becomingbetter.org/why-50-50-relationships-dont-work/)– Course: Parenting for AcademicSuccess (https://www.nwtutoring.com/parenting-for-academic-success/)– LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-loper-690292124/ 📍 Explore More from The 4 Habits– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Guest suggestions: hello@the4habits.com #RelationshipHabits #FairnessInRelationships#50/50Myth #ChrisLoper #HealthyPartnerships #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod #SelfCareInMarriage#ParentingSupport #HolidayStress #NewYearHabits #HabitCoach #EmotionalLabor #RelationshipBurnout
Struggling with intimacy in your relationship — especially during the holidays? You’re not alone. For many couples, emotional disconnection, stress, and mismatched desire feel more intense this time of year. That’s why psychosexual therapist Emma Waring joins us with practical, compassionate insight into how to reconnect, restore emotional safety, and reignite closeness in any season of life or love. In this episode, we explore the changing nature of intimacy, why sexual challenges are often relational, and how to move from shame or silence into meaningful connection. Whether you’re navigating a dry season in marriage, coping with stress from Christmas and family gatherings, or just want to feel close again — this conversation is full of powerful, grace-filled takeaways. 💡 What you’ll learn:✔️ Why sex and intimacy go through “seasons” — and how to respond✔️ The key mindset shift for dealing with desire mismatch✔️ How to talk about sex without fear, shutdown, or shame✔️ What stops couples from reconnecting — and how to move forward✔️ The surprising role of touch, trust, and safety in reigniting intimacy ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | Intro – Why intimacy breakdowns are rarely about “just sex”03:15 | Emma’s journey from cardiac nurse to sex therapist06:40 | Seasons of intimacy – what they are and why they matter10:20 | Why mismatched desire is normal (but still hard)13:50 | How to talk about sex without triggering shutdown17:30 | The real blocks to connection – and how to clear them21:10 | Why emotional safety matters more than technique25:45 | When to get help — and what therapy actually offers30:00 | Navigating faith and intimacy in public conversations34:20 | Emma’s advice for couples who’ve drifted apart ✅ NEXT STEPS 📍 Connect with Emma Waring– Website: https://www.emmawaring.com– Book: Seasons of Sex and Intimacy (https://www.emmawaring.com/the-book)– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-waring-a1095a53/ 🎧 Explore More from The 4 Habits Podcast– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com #StrugglingWithIntimacy #RelationshipIntimacy #EmotionalSafety #ReconnectWithYourPartner #MarriageSupport #ChristmasStress #HolidayRelationships #HealthyRelationships #The4HabitsPod #EmmaWaring
Ever feel misunderstood — like no one really sees you? You’re not necessarily difficult. You’re just wired differently. In this transformative episode, systems-thinker and leadership coach John ‘JR’ Rennie reveals how understanding your unique design can shift how you see yourself — and how others respond to you. After decades leading a software business, JR hit burnout. That moment of crisis became a divine redirection — and led to the birth of BrushFires Ministry, where he now helps others uncover their God-given design and walk in clarity. Through his Design Discovery Process and coaching tools like ReKindle and Ignite, JR empowers people to resolve deep rooted relational friction and finally feel fully seen, known, and understood. 🎧 If you’ve ever thought “Why don’t people get me?” — this episode is your roadmap to clarity, connection, and calling. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why you’re not being difficult — you’re designed that way✔️ The difference between design and personality✔️ How to understand and communicate your wiring✔️ Tools to reduce conflict in marriages, ministries & teams✔️ Why clarity in your design restores joy and purpose✔️ A faith-based approach to identity, relationships & leadership ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | Why don’t people get me?03:08 | When the business fell apart — and JR hit reset06:40 | Burnout, duty and the cost of ignoring design10:50 | Joy is the outcome of alignment, not success13:22 | Personality vs Design — what’s the real difference?17:30 | What happens in a Design Discovery session?21:10 | Writing your Purpose Statement26:05 | How clarity restores struggling marriages and teams29:37 | When people finally feel understood — for real34:58 | JR’s legacy: helping people walk in alignment ✅ NEXT STEPS A) Connect with JR 🌐 Website: https://www.brushfires-digital.com📧 Email: JR@BrushFires.group🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-j-rennie/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brushfires.ministry/• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/430555434394373• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrushFiresMinistry B) For more episodes like this… 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1 C) Want to up your relationship game? 🧠 Take the FREE 5-min Relationship Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com📘 Get the Book: https://the4habits.com/book/🎓 Enrol in the Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships #HealthyRelationships #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #RelationalIntelligence #The4HabitsPod #FeelingMisunderstood #KnowYourDesign #EmotionalResilience
Struggling to understand your partner, your boss… or even yourself? Human Development Engineer Jim Marshall unveils Septemics, a framework that reveals 7 levels shaping every relationship. In this mind-expanding episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Jim unpacks how behavioural patterns can be mapped, measured, and transformed — and why so many of us keep repeating the same conflicts without even realising it. Drawing on over 50,000 hours of research, Jim introduces Septemics: a tool for navigating trust, conflict, leadership, and personal growth through 35 “scales” of human experience. Whether you’re a coach, team leader, or simply want to communicate better at home, this conversation will equip you to relate more intentionally — and grow with clarity. 💡 What you’ll learn:✔️ Why people repeat the same unhealthy patterns (and how to break them)✔️ The 7-level scale that governs every behaviour✔️ Why trust, conflict, and communication all depend on perspective✔️ How to “map” where someone is on a behavioural scale — and meet them there✔️ How to resolve tension without blame✔️ Why measuring potential can improve relationships✔️ How to bring structure to complex emotional dynamics ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | Meet Jim Marshall — polymath and human development engineer01:30 | What exactly is Septemics?04:15 | The 7-level behavioural scales — and why they matter06:30 | Why we misjudge people’s intent and capacity08:50 | Can relationships be “mapped” and measured?11:00 | Using Septemics to resolve tension without blame13:20 | Scales of Acceptance, Affinity, and Relationship15:15 | Real-world case study: shifting a marriage dynamic18:40 | The biggest mistake in self-growth work20:20 | Why trying to “fix” others backfires22:30 | Building emotional safety through awareness24:00 | The relationship between responsibility and power26:10 | How Septemics fits with The 4 Habits29:00 | What Jim hopes future generations will do with this framework32:00 | How to get started with Septemics today ✅ NEXT STEPS 📍 Connect with Jim Marshall– Website: https://septemics.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-marshall-b10982205– Book: Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena – available on Amazon and via his site 🎧 Explore More from The 4 Habits Podcast– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Online Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com #HealthyRelationships #SelfAwareness #EmotionalSafety #Septemics #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipHabits #MindsetShifts #The4HabitsPod #JimMarshall
Feeling emotionally drained or disconnected in your relationships? This powerful habit might be the missing link. In this week’s episode, Harvard-educated author Bracha Goetz shares how joy and gratitude helped her heal from addiction, rebuild trust, and transform relationships — from the inside out.Bracha has written over 45 children’s books and a deeply honest memoir about overcoming inner emptiness. Her message is simple but life-changing: when we build habits of gratitude, we don’t just feel better — we relate better. We become more present, more connected, and more resilient.💡 What you’ll learn:✔️ Why early gratitude habits are the foundation of relational resilience✔️ The neuroscience of joyful repetition (and how to use it!)✔️ How to transform cynicism, pain, and disconnection into hope✔️ Why The 4 Habits are all gratitude exercises in disguise✔️ The power of playful parenting and boundaries that build trust✔️ How to stay grounded in gratitude — even in a war zone Whether you’re rebuilding your inner world or raising kids with healthy habits, this episode will inspire you to reconnect with joy, purpose and people.⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 | Welcome to Bracha Goetz from Israel00:28 | A Harvard-educated author with 45+ children’s books02:10 | From Ivy League ambition to spiritual awakening04:30 | Addiction as spiritual hunger — and the road to healing07:30 | Why gratitude is the habit that changes everything10:00 | “The Mother Who Always Said Yes” — setting joyful boundaries13:20 | All 4 Habits are gratitude habits!17:30 | The inner voice of lack — and how to silence it20:50 | If they’re abusive, get out. But otherwise: express appreciation23:40 | The orange analogy: Infinite gift in your hand26:00 | Daily gratitude rituals from ancient wisdom28:40 | The Pleasure Ladder — 5 levels of lasting joy35:00 | Gratitude even in captivity: lessons from hostages39:00 | From Harvard to healing: redefining success43:00 | Forgiveness, compassion, and protecting your peace45:00 | Final encouragement: “You were blind — now you can see”✅ NEXT STEPS📍 Connect with Bracha Goetz– Website: https://www.growingimpactpublications.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brachagoetz– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrachaGoetzBooks 🎧 Explore More from The 4 Habits Podcast– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Online Course:https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com #HealthyRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod
Struggling with intimacy in relationships or trying to rebuild trust after betrayal? In this powerful episode, certified sex therapist Karimah C. Stith introduces her Touch Talk Trust framework — a practical, compassionate approach to restoring connection, emotional safety, and sexual intimacy in committed relationships.Whether you’re recovering from conflict, betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected, Karimah offers tools that go far deeper than surface advice. With over 20 years of experience in sex therapy and anger management, she helps couples heal from the inside out — with language, presence, and trust-building habits that last.💡 What you’ll learn:✔️ How to rebuild trust in relationships using the STEPS model✔️ Why emotional safety is essential for sexual intimacy✔️ The 5 Languages of Touch and how to discover your own✔️ The real reason partners shut down — and how to reconnect✔️ How faith and therapy can work together to foster healingWhether you’re in a long-term relationship or walking with couples in your work, this is a must-listen for anyone navigating the messy, beautiful journey of intimacy and trust. ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | Welcome & why intimacy breakdowns aren’t always what they seem02:50 | Karimah’s backstory — and why she created the Touch-Talk-Trust model06:30 | When trust is broken — what repair actually looks like09:40 | Emotional safety before sexual intimacy — why it matters13:20 | The 5 Languages of Touch — and how to find your own16:10 | The real reason couples stop talking (and how to restart)20:05 | STEPS Model for restoring trust after conflict23:55 | Why so many intimacy issues are actually fear-based27:45 | Navigating this work inside faith communities33:00 | How to move from shutdown to reconnection37:15 | Karimah’s best advice on lasting, resilient relationships ✅ NEXT STEPS 📍 Connect with Karimah C. Stith– Website: https://www.anewreflectionforyou.com– Book: Touch, Talk, Trust– Amazon https://a.co/d/6PqJq0m– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karimah.cornelius.stith– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anewreflectionforyou/?hl=en– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimahreflects/ 🎧 Explore More from The 4 Habits Podcast– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com #RelationshipHealing #IntimacyIssues #TrustRecovery#TouchTalkTrust #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalSafety #MarriageHelp #FaithAndTherapy #The4HabitsPod #KarimahStith
Want better work relationships, stronger teams, and less burnout? Nature might hold the answers. In this powerful episode, Agile coach and systems thinker Ines Garcia reveals what 3.8 billion years of evolution can teach us about building healthier, more collaborative work cultures. Drawing from her upcoming book Nature’s Blueprint for Business, Ines shares how biomimicry, ecosystems, and the “edge effect” can transform the way we lead, connect, and collaborate. If you’re tired of broken communication, rigid hierarchies, or team dynamics that drain energy, this conversation offers fresh thinking rooted in nature’s most successful patterns. 🎧 Whether you lead a team, manage projects, or simply want better workplace relationships, this episode will challenge your assumptions and equip you with regenerative principles you can start using today.⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS)00:00 | Welcome & why nature belongs in business03:30 | What 3.8 billion years of R&D can teach your team06:00 | What is the “Edge Effect”? And why it matters08:45 | Triads over hierarchies: natural relationship systems12:15 | How much energy are your systems wasting?14:50 | Biomimicry 101: seeing with new eyes18:00 | Redesigning structures using nature’s blueprint22:20 | From silos to ecosystems — creating fluid teams25:10 | Why connection isn’t a “soft skill”, it’s the system30:00 | Regenerative leadership: shifting the success metric36:00 | What thriving teams really look like ✅ NEXT STEPS📍 Connect with Ines Garcia– Website: https://www.inesgarcia.me– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesgarciaagile– Book: Nature’s Blueprint for Business (Routledge, Sept 2025) 🎧 Listen to More from The 4 Habits:– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– Free Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Online Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Guest suggestions: hello@the4habits.com #BetterWorkRelationships #TeamConnection #AgileLeadership #NatureInspiredBusiness #HealthyTeams #WorkplaceWellbeing #RelationshipIntelligence #Biomimicry#InesGarcia #The4HabitsPod
Can love survive betrayal? Can you truly rebuild trust, heal trauma, and find peace after infidelity, deception, or emotional wounds?In this powerful episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, we dive deep into betrayal trauma recovery, emotional healing, rebuilding trust after infidelity, and restoring self‑worth in relationships. Our guest, Mr. Jay, a certified Betrayal Trauma Practitioner and Intrapersonal Relationship Coach, shares practical tools and hope‑filled insights for healing from broken trust, navigating emotional triggers, and repairing relationships after devastating betrayal.Whether you’re struggling with relationship trust issues, learning to forgive after cheating, or trying to heal your nervous system and rebuild safety, this conversation will help you reconnect, recover, and rediscover your happily EVEN after.⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | Welcome — and the power of relationships that heal02:40 | What is betrayal trauma? (And why it cuts so deep)05:12 | Why most people “cope” instead of actually healing08:45 | Triggers: what they are and how to respond13:50 | The “Intrapersonal” work that must come before relational healing17:15 | Can trust ever really be rebuilt?21:05 | How to show up when your partner is in pain24:40 | How long does healing really take?27:50 | Mr. Jay’s journaling tool — From Tears to Transformation30:15 | Creating a Happily EVEN After33:40 | What children need when they witness brokenness36:50 | The surprising gift inside the pain41:05 | Why broken crayons still colour beautifully✅ NEXT STEPS SECTION 📍 Connect with Mr. JayWebsite: https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.comFree Resources: https://linktr.ee/mrjayrelationshipcoachJournal: https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com/product/my-journal-paperback-from-tears-to-transformation-journal/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetrayalTraumaPractitionerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjayrelationshipcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrJayRelationshipCoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjayrelationshipcoach/🎧 Listen to More from The 4 Habits:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4HabitsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.comBook: https://the4habits.com/book/Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationshipsSuggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com#BetrayalTrauma #HealingRelationships #RebuildTrust #IntrapersonalHealing #TriggersAndTrust #The4HabitsPod #MrJay #EmotionalRecovery #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipTools #HappilyEvenAfter #FromTearsToTransformation
How do you heal after a toxic relationship?How to trust again?In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Heather Melville, Certified Relationship & Life Coach, joins Dr. Andrea and Jon Taylor-Cummings to explore how women can rebuild their confidence, self-worth, and joy after years of emotional or physical abuse. Heather shares her own story — eight years in a toxic relationship that left her doubting her value — and how she turned pain into purpose, now helping women move from heartbreak to healing.Discover how to spot the red flags, break the cycle of toxic love, and restore your relationship with yourself first. If you’ve ever lost your voice in a relationship or wondered how to trust again, this episode will meet you where you are and help you find your way back to freedom, confidence, and real love.⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | How to heal after a toxic relationship01:25 | Meet Heather Melville – from engineer to relationship coach03:18 | The passion behind her mission to help others heal04:50 | When you don’t realise a relationship is toxic07:10 | The turning point: a solo move to Germany10:00 | Rebuilding self-trust and the power of decision-making11:30 | Red flags we ignore — and why14:20 | Healing the relationship with yourself first17:40 | “Dream Again” – rediscovering who you are21:30 | Why women often lose their voice in relationships25:00 | The journey to self-worth and healthy boundaries30:00 | The neurological side of toxic attachment37:10 | How to spot manipulation and reclaim emotional safety43:00 | Forgiveness, freedom, and finding yourself again45:30 | Heather’s free tools and coaching for rebuilding trust✅ NEXT STEPS SECTION 📍 Connect with Heather Melville– Website: https://www.healthyrelationships.info– Dream Again worksheet: https://www.healthyrelationships.info/services-4/life-after-toxic-love– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyrelationships.coach– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558475200026 🎧 Listen to more from The 4 Habits:– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com#ToxicRelationships #HealingJourney #HealthyBoundaries #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #RelationshipAdvice#EmotionalHealing #LifeCoaching #The4HabitsPod #HealthyRelationships
Wish you could say “no” without guilt — and without shutting down the relationship? In this powerful episode, continuing our theme on handling conflict and anger well (see episodes #104, #105, #106 & #109, in case you missed them), we’re joined by Dr. Jen Fry — conflict literacy expert, TEDx speaker, and author of I Said No: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk. Jen helps people navigate emotionally loaded situations — from the workplace to home — without blowing up, backing down, or burning bridges. Whether you’re facing a toxic boss, managing team tension, or trying to speak up without disconnecting from people you care about, this conversation is packed with tools to help you say what needs to be said, in a way that protects both your peace and the relationship.⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | Welcome & why this topic matters01:42 | Jen’s book “I Said No” – the real story behind it04:08 | Conflict as a mirror: what it shows us about ourselves07:30 | The cost of avoiding hard conversations10:15 | When someone explodes — or shuts down14:55 | Power dynamics, emotional safety & silence19:40 | Scripts for setting boundaries without shame24:22 | Saying no without being a jerk28:10 | “You’re too much”: how to respond with clarity32:50 | Tough talks in leadership and friendship38:15 | From rupture to repair: handling emotional friction44:05 | Conflict vs. disconnection — there’s a difference48:22 | Jen’s final word: courage, clarity & connection✅ NEXT STEPS 📍 Connect with Dr. Jen Fry– Website: https://jenfrytalks.com– Book: https://jenfrytalks.com/book– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfrytalks– Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jenfrytalks– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenfrytalks– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenfrytalks 🎧 Listen to More from The 4 Habits:– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Course:https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com#SayNoWithoutGuilt #ConflictResolution #HealthyBoundaries#WorkplaceRelationships #EmotionalSafety #ToughConversations #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod #JenFry #HealthyRelationships
Wish you handled anger better? You’re not alone – and you’re not broken.Learn how to transform anger into awareness. Dr. Mitch Abrams shares insights on emotional regulation, trauma, and emotional literacy.In this powerful episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea & Jon sit down with Dr. Mitch Abrams, a clinical and forensic psychologist who has spent 20+ years helping people – from inmates to executives – transform how they understand and regulate anger. Drawing from his bold book “I’m Not F*ing Angry!!!”, Mitch shares a radically compassionate take on anger management, emotional triggers, and what it really takes to build emotional control under pressure. Whether you tend to explode or shut down, this episode unpacks:– How anger can be a healthy response (if handled well)– What trauma does to our emotional wiring– How to press pause instead of reacting in regret– Why most people don’t actually need “anger management” – they need emotional literacyIf you’re ready to build better relationships, lead under stress, or just stop saying things you regret – this one’s for you.⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 | The real story behind “I’m Not F***ing Angry!!!”04:42 | Why prison taught Mitch more than his PhD08:31 | Anger isn’t the problem – dysregulation is11:58 | Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn: what’s your default?15:36 | Men vs women: how we express anger differently19:20 | “Emotional sobriety” – what it means and why it matters24:05 | When high performers overheat: what to do27:30 | How to press pause before you blow up30:15 | Using anger as a force for healing35:22 | Mitch’s personal journey with shame, burnout & rebuilding39:40 | Final word: regulate, relate, respond✅ NEXT STEPS 📍 Connect With Dr. Mitch Abrams:– Book (I’m Not F*ing Angry!!!): https://drmitchabrams.com/books/im-not-fcking-angry/– Website: https://www.drmitchabrams.com– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchabramspsyd/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmitchabrams/– X: https://x.com/MitchAbramsPsyD🎧 For More from The 4 Habits:– Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Listen Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– Check your RQ (Relational Intelligence – FREE Quiz): http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Learn The 4 Habits in your own time (Online course):https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Get the Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com #AngerManagement #EmotionalRegulation #WishYouHandledAngerBetter #TraumaHealing #HighPerformers #EmotionalIntelligence #RelationshipsMatter#HealthyRelationships #The4HabitsPod #PersonalGrowth #DrMitchAbrams #ConflictResolution #SelfLeadership
Want to lead with confidence, influence others without control, and build trust at work? Learn how to spot leadership blind spots, develop emotional intelligence, and create psychologically safe teams.In Episode 108 of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea and Jon Taylor-Cummings speak with Dr. Adeyinka Adewale, Associate Professor of Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Henley Business School. Together they explore how influence, integrity and self-awareness shape the quality of our relationships at work and in life.You’ll learn how to recognise your own blind spots using the Johari Window model, and why the habit of observation without judgment instantly reduces defensiveness and builds trust. Discover how to “connect before you correct,” reclaim moral courage in the workplace, and lead with authentic influence instead of authority.Key themes: ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, relationship habits for leaders, trust building, and values-based decision making. 🕒 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00  Why leadership starts with self-awareness and relationships02:15  Adeyinka’s story – from community projects to global policy08:49  Leadership is influence, not control12:34  The Johari Window and blind spots17:44  Connect before you correct – trust in action22:58  Integrity at home vs at work26:51  Doing things right vs doing the right thing28:16  Courage to go against conformity32:39  Truth vs euphemisms in work culture44:15  Observation without evaluation – a game-changer 🔗 NEXT STEPS For Dr. Andrea & Jon Episodes– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– Free Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– Course:https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Book: https://the4habits.com/book/ – Guest suggestions: hello@the4habits.comGuest Links– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeyinkaadewale/– X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/yinkaadewale– Book: The Wisdom of 40 Summers – Stories of Grace, Grit & Growth (Amazon)#LeadershipDevelopment #IntegrityAtWork #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipBlindSpots #PsychologicalSafety #HealthyRelationships #TrustBuilding #CoachingSkills #ValuesBasedLeadership #The4HabitsPod #RelationshipHabits
Tired of conflict after divorce? Struggling to co-parent with someone who pushes all your buttons? This episode is your roadmap to co-parenting without conflict.Family law expert Trina Nudson shares the tools, mindset shifts, and real-world systems that help separated parents stop fighting and start focusing on what matters most: their kids. Based in Kansas, Trina brings over 20 years of experience in family law, mediation, and social work, blending compassion with systems thinking.As founder of The Layne Project, Trina has developed powerful conflict resolution tools like BeH2O®, a structured co parenting program, and BeAligned™, an AI-powered communication platform that helps parents manage emotional triggers and stay focused on their children. You’ll learn:– Why traditional court battles often deepen division– How to shift from blame to strategic empathy– The power of mindset in breaking high-conflict cycles– Real stories of transformation using tech and trauma-informed support– How to use co-parenting tools that actually work in high-stress situations Whether you’re navigating a separation, supporting others through it, or working in family court reform, this episode is full of practical insights for creating calm, protecting childhoods, and fostering healthy relationships—without needing the courtroom.⏱️ 4. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 Can co-parenting actually be peaceful after a breakup?02:15 Trina’s “why”: protecting childhoods outside the courtroom05:51 The real cost of courtroom battles07:35 Why parents can’t “behave better” without mindset shifts10:15 Strategic empathy: get curious, not combative13:40 BeH2O® and BeAligned™ explained17:55 The story of Philip & Jordan – healing through listening23:20 AI + compassion = new tools for modern families28:00 What every judge, lawyer, and parent needs to know32:05 Trina’s legacy: changing systems, not just stories🚀 5. NEXT STEPS For Trina Nudson:– Website: https://www.thelayneproject.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinanudson For The 4 Habits:– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1– FREE Relationship Skills Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com– The 4 Habits Book: https://the4habits.com/book/– Blueprint Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships– Suggest a guest: hello@the4habits.com#CoParenting #HighConflictParenting #HealthyRelationships#WorkLifeBalance #The4HabitsPod #BeH2O #ParentingAfterDivorce #PeacefulParenting #StrategicEmpathy #FamilyLawReform #MindsetShift
Toxic people draining your energy? Here’s how to set boundaries that stick and finally stop the drama. In this follow-up to Episode 105 with Megan Hunter, co founder of the High Conflict Institute, we go deeper with her business partner Bill Eddy — the pioneer of the High Conflict Personality Theory. Where Megan showed us the quick hacks (like BIFF responses and EAR Statements) to calm conflict in the moment, Bill reveals the deeper psychology and introduces step-by-step methods to create lasting change. With decades of experience as a therapist, lawyer, and mediator, he shares practical tools like the CARS Method (Connect, Analyse, Respond, Set Limits) and his new SLICK Solutions framework for setting limits and imposing consequences. You’ll learn:– Why some people thrive on conflict — and how to stop feeding it– Four things you should never do with toxic people– The BIFF response that instantly diffuses hostile emails– How to set boundaries that actually hold, without endless arguments– Real-world stories of leaders, parents, and partners transforming toxic dynamics If you enjoyed E105 with Megan Hunter, this is the perfect “part two” — giving you the mindset, methods, and confidence to stay calm and thrive with high conflict people at work and at home.4. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 Welcome back – building on Megan Hunter’s Episode (E105)02:00 Bill Eddy’s path: therapist, lawyer, mediator07:20 Why some people are “high conflict” and what that really means10:30 Court vs mediation: lessons on looking forward, not back15:20 The 4 traits of high conflict personalities21:35 The four things NOT to do in conflict25:40 The CARS Method explained29:40 The BIFF response for hostile emails and texts30:55 SLICK Solutions: setting limits and imposing consequences38:50 How to manage upwards when your boss is the problem42:00 Should leaders keep or fire toxic high performers?47:00 Resources: High Conflict Institute, ConflictInfluencer.com, and It’sAll Your Fault podcast5. NEXT STEPS For Bill Eddy:Website: https://highconflictinstitute.com/Conflict Influencer: https://conflictinfluencer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highconflictinstitute/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highconflictinstitute/X/Twitter: https://x.com/highconflictLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-conflict-institute/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highconflictinstitute3717Podcast: It’s All Your Fault For The 4 Habits:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4HabitsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1  Free Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.comCourse: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationshipsBook: https://the4habits.com/book/Guest suggestions: hello@the4habits.com#HighConflict #ConflictResolution #ToxicPeople #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipTools #HealthyRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod
Conflict resolution with toxic people at work or home doesn’t have to drain you. Learn the BIFF method (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm) and EAR Statements (Empathy, Attention, Respect) — simple hacks to calm conflict and protect yourrelationships. In this episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings sit down with Megan Hunter, CEO of High Conflict Institute and co-founder with Bill Eddy, to share practical tools for handling high-conflict personalities. Known as The Conflict Influencer, Megan reveals science-backed methods that help leaders, parents, and partners reduce tension, set boundaries, and keep conversations productive. We dive into:– BIFF at Work: how to reply to hostile emails without fueling drama– EAR Statements that instantly calm toxic behaviour– Why trying to “hash it out” makes things worse with high-conflict people– Boundaries that stick without escalating the situation– What to do if you feel trapped in a high-conflict relationship Megan’s work has trained thousands across 10 countries, giving hope that even the toughest relationships can be navigated with confidence. 🎧 Whether you’re managing difficult colleagues, co-parenting with conflict, or navigating tense family dynamics, this episode gives you the conflict resolution skills you need right now. ⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 Welcome & Megan’s story – from justice system to Conflict Influencer03:00 Why toxic behaviour is really a different operating system07:00 The brain science: trauma, wiring, and defensiveness10:00 First clue you’re dealing with high conflict (and not just you)13:00 EAR Statements: empathy, attention, respect in action18:00 Calm Before Think: CFO’s story of handling a toxic employee24:00 BIFF at Work – how to reply to hostile emails without fueling them30:00 Why apologies backfire and what to say instead34:00 Hope & limits: when to calm and when to walk away40:00 Where to get help: High Conflict Institute & ConflictInfluencer.com46:00 Final thoughts: how everyone can build healthier conflict habits🚀 NEXT STEPS 🔗 Connect with Megan Hunter:– High Conflict Institute: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com– Conflict Influencer: https://www.conflictinfluencer.com– Podcast: It’s All Your Fault! (available on all major platforms)– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganhunter 🎥 Watch more from The 4 Habits:– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits 🎧 Listen on Spotify:– https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1 📘 Take the Free Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com📖 Get the Book: https://the4habits.com/book/🎓 Join the Course:https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships#HealthyRelationships #ConflictResolution #HighConflict #WorkplaceCulture #The4HabitsPod #BIFFMethod#EmotionalResilience #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipSkills
How to stop conflict wrecking your relationships is one of the most searched questions in conflict resolution, marriage communication, and workplace disputes. In this episode, you’ll discover practical tools to handle conflict better, build stronger connections, and transform difficult conversations into opportunities for growth.Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings sit down with Canadian lawyer, mediator, and author Jacinta Gallant to explore how to stop conflict from destroying connection at work and at home. After walking away from a successful but draining career in divorce litigation, Jacinta discovered Insight Mediation and a new way of approaching disputes.She explains how moving from “knowing” to “noticing” creates space for curiosity, empathy, and real understanding — whether with a partner, a colleague, or a client. You’ll learn how to disrupt defensive patterns, use the “hope question” to calm tension, and bring curiosity into even the toughest conversations. If you’ve ever wanted to stop repeating the same arguments, improve workplace communication, or build resilience in long term relationships, this episode is packed with strategies you can use today.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS) 00:00 Welcome and Jacinta’s bio introduction02:00 Why she left the courtroom to pursue a better way05:45 Becoming a “learn-it-all” instead of a “know-it-all”07:15 The first step: noticing defensiveness in yourself12:30 Disrupting the certainty of “I know” in relationships16:30 How curiosity transforms long-term marriage patterns19:40 The neuroscience of curiosity: calming self and others27:00 From telling to wondering: practical language shifts33:00 Redefining conflict as defending behaviours, not problems43:30 Tools for couples: “We need to talk” and interpretation loops47:30 Going Steady: building connection through discoveryNEXT STEPS A) Make It Personal – Connect with Jacinta Gallant:Website: https://www.jacintagallant.comBook (Going Steady):https://www.jacintagallant.com/going-steadyProfessional Training:https://www.jacintagallant.com/trainingLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-gallant-6a09b214/ B) Stay Plugged In – Never Miss an Episode:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4HabitsApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-healthy-relationships-the-4-habits-podcast/id1707025004Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1 C) Continue Your Journey – Learn, Grow, Share:Free Relationship Skills Quiz:http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.comOnline Self-Paced Course:https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationshipsGet the Book: https://the4habits.com/book/ #JacintaGallant #ConflictResolution #InsightMediation #HealthyRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod
Beat loneliness, build lasting adult friendships, and find your true “2AM friend”! 🌟 In this episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings sit down with Sheridan Voysey — author, broadcaster, and founder of Friendship Lab. Together, they explore why friendships are the overlooked superpower for wellbeing, how to move beyond loneliness, and the simple habits that create deeper, lasting connections.Sheridan shares the personal wake-up call that inspired his mission, practical steps to cultivate your “2AM crew,” and evidence-based strategies to transform acquaintances into real friends. From check-ins and catch-ups to the four habits of lasting friendship — affection, generosity, vulnerability, and shared experiences — this episode is packed with tools to help you beat loneliness and build the friendships that matter most.Whether you’re craving closer bonds, rebuilding after drift, or looking for more meaning in your relationships, this conversation will give you hope and a roadmap to friendships that last.Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 00:00 The loneliness epidemic and why friendship is the antidote02:30 Romance vs. friendship: the overlooked sibling05:40 Sheridan’s wake-up call: “Who can you call at 2AM?”09:57 The birth of Friendship Lab and its mission13:15 Check-ins, catch-ups, and meet-ups: 3 habits to build deeper bonds16:30 The 4 keys to real friendship: affection, generosity,vulnerability, shared experiences21:44 How Gen Z and adults alike can start and sustain friendships29:30 Overcoming shyness and awkward first meetings34:25 Can men and women really be just friends?42:00 Why senior leaders are the loneliest at work — and how to fix it46:30 Friendships don’t break, they drift: how to stop theslide NEXT STEPS A) Make It Personal – Connect with Sheridan Voysey:Website & Free Friendship Tools: https://friendshiplab.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanvoyseyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheridanvoyseyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanvoyseyTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/sheridanvoysey B) Stay Plugged In – Never Miss an Episode:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4HabitsApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-healthy-relationships-the-4-habits-podcast/id1707025004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1 C) Continue Your Journey – Learn, Grow, Share:Free Relationship Skills Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.comOnline Self-Paced Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationshipsGet the Book: https://the4habits.com/book/ #2AMFriend #BeatLoneliness #MakeGreatFriends #HealthyRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #The4HabitsPod
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