Relationship Anxiety McKell Kristen

In this episode of the Relationship Anxiety Podcast, your host McKell Kristen takes you on a delightful journey of creating more romance in your relationship. Today, we’re diving into how to sprinkle a bit of magic into your everyday life and love.

Romance isn’t just about grand gestures or fancy date nights—it’s about romanticizing your life, and making ordinary moments special.

Here’s more of what you can expect in this episode:

✨ How to romanticize your everyday life and find joy in small moments

✨ Why relationships, like life, can feel monotonous and how to break the cycle

✨ The power of intention in creating romance in your relationship

✨ Practical tips for adding more romance to your relationship

✨ Why it’s okay for things to not always feel magical and how to embrace it

✨ The difference between romanticizing and having unrealistic expectations

✨ How to bring the fantasy of romance into reality

✨ Simple ways to create special moments with your partner

✨ Embracing the curated nature of romance in media without letting it distort your expectations

Don’t miss this chance to discover how to infuse your relationship with romance and create beautiful, intentional moments with your partner. Listen now and get ready to transform your love life!

In this episode of the Relationship Anxiety Podcast, your host McKell takes you on a journey to discover the "love idol"—that pesky habit of putting romantic relationships on a pedestal. Ever felt like your partner should be your everything, your ultimate source of happiness? McKell's explains how that sets you up for disappointment and anxiety.

McKell dives into why we often expect too much from our partners and how this can lead to a cycle of dissatisfaction. She shares a fresh perspective on finding true fulfillment through a deeper connection with God, rather than solely relying on our romantic relationships.

Don't forget to save your seat in the upcoming workshop called "Becoming the One" - www.relationshipanxiety.com/workshop

It's all about stepping into your best self to transform your relationship into the dream partnership you crave. Mark your calendars for June 3rd, Monday at 6 p.m. Central Time, and don't worry—replays are available!

Here’s more of what you can expect in this episode:

✨ Why romantic relationships aren't the ultimate source of happiness

✨ The dangers of idolizing your partner

✨ How to find true fulfillment through a connection with God

✨ Personal stories about the honeymoon phase and its pitfalls

✨ Why expecting a partner to "save" you is unrealistic

✨ The importance of self-worth independent of relationships

✨ How to shift from a consumerist mindset in love

✨ The role of Godly love in building strong relationships

✨ Recognizing and releasing unrealistic expectations

✨ Why your partner can't be your sole source of joy

✨ How to enjoy your relationship without idolizing it

Don't miss out on this chance to find out how to keep the love alive and thriving in a healthier, more fulfilling way. Listen now and get ready to transform your love life!

 

Feeling the need to urgently decide? The decision making might not be as helpful as you think. Today we are breaking down...


What you think is decision making might not actually be decision making
Identifying when your survival responses are actually what is driving the show
You don't need to make a decision, what you need instead
How to cultivate the safety that you are truly craving

Attraction is really important in a relationship. Or is it?

Todays episode is a must listen. This episode we talk all about attraction, and it's paradoxically ebb and flow nature

Some of the things I cover are...

-We talk about factors that influence experience attraction

-Why attraction might not be the thing to focus on for relationship success

-Cultivating a relationship that works and adding attraction in (rather than focusing on attraction to be the substance in your relationship)

-How seeking the most attractive person is an unattainable goal

Todays episode has a lot of hot takes on...


How we perpetuate anxiety through looking for control & certainty
What trust is and why it is essential to creating what we desire
Who we need to cultivate trust
How trust releases us from fear

Anxiety is a cycle that seems to never end. We get caught up in fixing anxiety, only to end up right back where we started. Today we are talking about where you are likely getting stuck, and how to shift your brain & body to truly release anxiety.