Slow Morning

Christina Cipriani

Slow Morning is your new audio safe space for the raw, unfiltered moments of modern love, self-discovery, and emotional growth. Hosted by The Relationship Boss, it’s a slow-down-and-get-real kind of podcast—where we unpack the thoughts you’re too scared to say out loud, from relationship chaos to heartbreak hangovers, identity shifts, and the vulnerable truths your group chat doesn’t quite touch. It’s cozy, chaotic, and exactly what you needed to hear.

  1. 02/05/2025

    Ep. 132 -How Often Should You REALLY Be Having S*x in Your Relationship?

    Inside This Episode, We’re Covering: 💭 Are we having enough s*x?💭 Does our intimacy level mean something is “off” in our relationship?💭 What’s considered “normal” when it comes to physical connection? If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking intimacy in your relationship, feeling pressure to hit a certain frequency, or wondering if something is “wrong” because your s*x life doesn’t look like other people’s, this episode is for you. Today, we’re getting real AF about the biggest myths surrounding s*x in relationships, why there is no universal “right number,” and what actually determines a healthy, connected, and fulfilling s*x life. ✨ The truth about frequency—why chasing an arbitrary number is actually damaging your connection.✨ The real reasons intimacy fades in relationships (hint: it’s rarely just about sex).✨ How self-confidence, body image, and stress impact your sex drive more than you realize.✨ The emotional side of intimacy—how safety, trust, and everyday connection influence your desire.✨ Why physical intimacy starts outside the bedroom and how to reignite the spark without pressure. S*x is not a performance. It’s not something you should feel pressured to check off a list. And in this episode, we’re diving deep into how you can stop obsessing over numbers, rebuild connection, and create a sex life that actually feels good for both of you. 🎧 Hit play now & let’s talk about what truly makes intimacy work in a relationship. 👉 If you love this episode, DM me “INTIMACY” on Instagram to dive even deeper into this conversation. 💬 What’s your take on this topic? Do you think couples put too much pressure on sex? Let’s discuss—tag me on Instagram with your thoughts! Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min
  2. 01/29/2025

    Ep. 131 - Letting Go of Timelines, Protecting Your Peace, and Fully Stepping Into Who You Are

    At some point, we all feel the weight of society’s expectations—the pressure to hit certain milestones by a certain age, the constant comparison to others, and the feeling of being behind in life. But here’s the truth: you are not behind, because there is no set timeline for success, love, or happiness. In this episode, I’m reflecting on turning 35 and sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned about growth, gratitude, and the beauty of evolving on your own terms. Here’s what we’re diving into today: 💡 The Toxic Myth of Timelines – Who actually made these “rules” about where we should be by a certain age? Why do we let them define our self-worth? It’s time to challenge the narrative that you’re behind just because your path doesn’t look like someone else’s. 💡 Letting Go of the Pressure to Have It All Figured Out – The moment I stopped forcing things to happen on a certain schedule, everything started falling into place. I’ll share how releasing control and trusting my own timing changed everything for me. 💡 The Power of Boundaries & Saying No Without Guilt – The biggest shift I made in my 30s? Learning that boundaries are an act of self-love—not selfishness. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, overcommitting, or feeling drained by relationships, we’re talking about why this is the key to protecting your peace. 💡 How Comparison & Social Media Mess With Our Minds – We see people getting engaged, having kids, buying houses, and suddenly feel like we’re not enough. But what if we stopped measuring our lives against someone else’s highlight reel and started focusing on what actually fulfills us? 💡 Becoming the Most Confident, Grounded Version of Yourself – At 35, I finally feel like I know who I am, what I bring to the table, and what I will and won’t tolerate. But this didn’t happen overnight—it took years of self-reflection, healing, and unlearning. I’ll share what has truly helped me step into my confidence. 💡 Why Thriving is About Alignment, Not Perfection – It’s not about having the perfect career, relationship, or bank account. It’s about waking up every day feeling like you’re living in a way that feels right for you. I’ll talk about how to shift your mindset from chasing success to actually feeling successful in your own life. ✨ If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, or like you’re still figuring things out—this episode is for you.✨ 🎧 Listen now & let’s talk about what it really means to thrive at any age. And if this episode resonates, send me a DM, share it with a friend, and if you’re ready to step into your own transformation, check out my 1:1 coaching or grab my Emotional Intimacy Workbook—because the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. ❤️ Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    26 min
  3. 01/22/2025

    Ep. 130 - For my women looking to reclaim their power amid chaos

    In today’s episode of Relationship Boss Academy, we’re diving deep into the collective energy we’re all feeling after the recent election. For many women, the fear and uncertainty have been overwhelming, but this conversation is about finding strength, reclaiming peace, and navigating these challenges with clarity and intention. We explore the emotional, relational, and societal impacts of this moment in history, offering practical ways to stay grounded and empowered in the face of chaos. This episode is a reminder that while we may not be able to control everything happening around us, we can always control how we respond. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Emotional Impact on Women: Why this moment feels so personal for women, especially in light of issues like equality and reproductive rights. The collective exhaustion and what it means for our mental and emotional well-being. How societal expectations continue to demand resilience and why it’s okay to feel everything right now. Pluto in Aquarius and Long-Term Transformation: A brief explanation of Pluto’s transit into Aquarius and its significance for collective and individual change. Why this astrological period is about dismantling outdated systems and reclaiming autonomy. How this cosmic shift aligns with women stepping into their power. Reclaiming Peace Amid Chaos: How to protect your inner peace when the world feels overwhelming. The importance of focusing on what you can control, like nurturing your relationships, personal growth, and self-care. Why choosing joy and grounding yourself in small, meaningful actions is an act of resistance. The Power of Community: The role of supportive relationships during times of uncertainty. How to lean into your community, whether it’s your partner, friends, or like-minded groups. Why giving and receiving support is essential for resilience and empowerment. The Relationship with Yourself: The necessity of having a solid relationship with yourself during challenging times. Tips for setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and reconnecting with your values. Why your sense of self-worth is the foundation for thriving relationships and personal growth. Kindness and Connection: How to choose kindness for yourself and others, even when it feels difficult. The role of empathy and connection in navigating division and creating positive change. Practical Steps to Stay Grounded: Daily practices to protect your energy and stay focused on what matters most. Journaling prompts and reflection questions to help you gain clarity on your values and priorities. How small, consistent actions can lead to profound, lasting change. Key Takeaways: You are not powerless, and your worth is not defined by the chaos around you. Joy is a form of resistance; it reminds you of your strength and ability to move forward. Building solid relationships with yourself and others can anchor you in uncertain times. This episode is a heartfelt guide to navigating life’s storms with grace and determination. Tune in now to reclaim your peace, rediscover your power, and take meaningful action to create the life you deserve. Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    20 min
  4. 01/15/2025

    Ep. 129 - How to Recognize and Break Unhealthy Communication Patterns in Your Relationship

    In this week’s episode of Relationship Boss Academy, we’re diving deep into unhealthy communication patterns that can erode trust and connection in relationships. Whether it’s defensiveness, shutting down, or hitting below the belt, these behaviors can feel impossible to overcome—but they don’t have to define your love story. Using real-life experiences—including my own journey of healing and growth after navigating tough moments in my relationship—we’ll explore practical tools and strategies to reconnect, build emotional safety, and communicate in ways that strengthen your bond. Here’s what we’ll cover: Understanding unhealthy communication patterns and how they show up in your relationship (e.g., defensiveness, stonewalling, blame-shifting, and emotional withdrawal). Why we fall into these patterns: unpacking triggers, fears, and insecurities that fuel unhealthy reactions. My personal story: how disconnection during grief reminded me of the importance of intentional communication and the steps my husband and I took to reconnect. How to recognize communication patterns in yourself and your partner: tips for identifying triggers, reflecting on past conflicts, and breaking reactive cycles. Actionable steps to break the cycle: using "I statements," active listening, self-regulation, and setting boundaries to create a healthier dynamic. The importance of repairing trust after conflict: why owning your mistakes and offering genuine apologies can transform your relationship. How practicing these tools can help you build a safe space where both partners feel valued, respected, and heard. Whether you’re navigating a tough season with your partner or just want to strengthen your connection, this episode is packed with relationship advice, actionable tips, and relatable stories to help you take your communication to the next level. Tune in now to learn how to break free from unhealthy patterns, embrace vulnerability, and create the love you truly deserve! Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Words and Phrases: Unhealthy communication patterns in relationships Recognizing defensiveness and stonewalling How to rebuild trust in a relationship Communication tools for couples Breaking toxic relationship habits Setting boundaries and active listening in relationships Building emotional safety with your partner Relationship advice for stronger connections Conflict resolution strategies for couples How to reconnect after a disconnect in your relationship

    23 min
  5. 01/08/2025

    Ep. 128 - Life update & Navigating Grief

    In this deeply personal and reflective episode, I open up about one of the hardest journeys I’ve faced: grieving the loss of my soul dog, Cali, and how it’s shaped not just my personal growth but my relationships, too. Grief is a complex and transformative experience that impacts every area of life, including romantic connections. Together, we’ll explore what navigating grief really looks like, how to support yourself and your partner during tough times, and how to use loss as a catalyst for deeper connection and healing. As we step into 2025, I’m sharing my reflections on love, lessons from grief, and the intentions I’m setting for a year of growth and purpose. Whether you’ve experienced loss, are supporting a grieving partner, or are looking for ways to deepen your connection, this episode is filled with real, relatable advice and insights you can carry into the new year. Topics We Touch On: The emotional toll of losing Cali and how grief impacts daily life. How grief affects romantic relationships and tips for navigating it together. The connection between grief and emotional intimacy—and how to rebuild both. Practical strategies for communicating your needs during grief. How to set intentions for healing, love, and growth heading into 2025. Using grief as a tool to strengthen both yourself and your relationships. Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    25 min
  6. 11/19/2024

    Ep. 127 - The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have

    In this powerful episode of Relationship Boss Academy, we explore the most important relationship in your life—the one you have with yourself. With Pluto now entering Aquarius for the next 20 years, the energy is calling us to reclaim our power, reconnect with our true selves, and transform how we show up in life and love. We dive into: Why your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every connection in your life. How self-love and self-worth influence the quality of your relationships. Breaking free from societal pressures and learning to honor your needs and boundaries. The ripple effect of nurturing your inner world on your relationships, friendships, and career. Practical steps to start rebuilding your relationship with yourself today. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself or wondered why certain relationships feel unbalanced, this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in for relatable stories, insights, and actionable advice to help you create a life—and relationships—rooted in self-love and empowerment. Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    23 min
  7. 11/12/2024

    Ep. 126 - Embracing Feminine Energy & Finding True Empowerment in Today’s World

    In today’s episode, we dive deep into what it really means to tap into your feminine energy and feel empowered in every part of your life. Feminine energy goes far beyond stereotypes; it’s about connecting to intuition, creating harmony, and standing strong in who you are. We’ll also explore how recent events have left many of us feeling unheard or dismissed, and how we can channel this energy into strength rather than discouragement. Tune in as we discuss: Understanding Feminine Energy: What feminine energy truly represents—intuition, resilience, and strength—and how it differs from societal stereotypes. Empowerment in Everyday Life: Ways to embody feminine energy in both personal and professional spaces, and what it looks like to be truly empowered. Standing Strong in Relationships: How to communicate and set boundaries with clarity and grace, bringing balance and respect into relationships. Finding Confidence Amid Uncertainty: Embracing your voice and trusting your worth, even when external validation is lacking. Navigating Setbacks with Resilience: How to stay grounded and powerful when facing challenges or moments when you feel unseen. Join me for this empowering conversation, and let’s redefine what it means to show up with feminine energy in today’s world. Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    25 min
  8. 10/29/2024

    Ep. 125 - Being ‘Perfect’ Won’t Stop Someone from Cheating

    In this episode of Relationship Boss Academy, we dive into the myth that being “perfect” will prevent your partner from cheating—and how this mindset leads to unnecessary pressure, insecurity, and emotional exhaustion. We break down the real reasons people cheat, and spoiler: it’s not because their partner wasn’t good enough. Chasing perfection isn’t the solution—it’s a trap that leaves you feeling unworthy, even when you’ve done everything “right.” We also explore how building emotional security within yourself—through self-love, self-trust, and healthy boundaries—plays a far more important role than trying to mold yourself into someone else’s ideal. A thriving relationship isn’t about being flawless but about authenticity, emotional connection, and trust. Here’s what we cover: The perfection trap: Why we think being thinner, prettier, or more agreeable will prevent betrayal. The real reasons people cheat: Emotional disconnection, unmet needs, and personal insecurities within the cheater—not the partner. Why tying your self-worth to someone else’s behavior is a losing game. How chasing perfection actually disconnects you from your partner by focusing on appearance over emotional intimacy. The importance of self-love and setting boundaries—because how you treat yourself sets the standard for your relationships. How to reclaim your power by building self-trust and showing up as your authentic self, no matter what someone else chooses. If you’ve ever felt like you needed to change who you are to keep someone from leaving, this episode is for you. Tune in for insights on how to heal, rebuild trust in yourself, and shift the focus from perfection to connection. Connect with me: 🌐 Work together: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/Therelationshipboss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @therelationshipboss 🎵 TikTok: @relationshipboss 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christinamarie@therelationshipboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    19 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
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2 Ratings

About

Slow Morning is your new audio safe space for the raw, unfiltered moments of modern love, self-discovery, and emotional growth. Hosted by The Relationship Boss, it’s a slow-down-and-get-real kind of podcast—where we unpack the thoughts you’re too scared to say out loud, from relationship chaos to heartbreak hangovers, identity shifts, and the vulnerable truths your group chat doesn’t quite touch. It’s cozy, chaotic, and exactly what you needed to hear.