34 episodes

Katrina and Barry invite you to join a captivating journey through the complex landscape of relationships, communication, divorce, parenting, positivity, life purpose, and more. Despite growing up over 1,000 miles apart and leading vastly different lives, these two siblings share remarkably similar perspectives.

The Sibling Trap Katrina & Barry

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Katrina and Barry invite you to join a captivating journey through the complex landscape of relationships, communication, divorce, parenting, positivity, life purpose, and more. Despite growing up over 1,000 miles apart and leading vastly different lives, these two siblings share remarkably similar perspectives.

    Accepting Compliments When You Don't Believe Them

    Accepting Compliments When You Don't Believe Them

    When you're in a dark place, compliments just hit differently. Sometimes you are questioning people's motives for giving compliments in the first place. But then there are times when you're so emotionally fragile that you can't let yourself really feel the compliment because you could spontaneously become a puddle of tears. Katrina started a new job recently and talks about the imposter syndrome that comes along with learning new things and receiving praise from others.Do you feel confid...

    • 24 min
    Using Social Media as a Dating Site

    Using Social Media as a Dating Site

    Can using social media as a dating app be a more respectable way to meet someone in today's society? Or do you feel that meeting someone in person out at a bar or somewhere similar?Barry and Katrina discuss what to do if someone messages you repeatedly on social media. What messages should you reply to, and what types of messages are red flags?We'd love to hear your opinion on this matter. Head over to Instagram @TheSiblingTrap and let us know!

    • 31 min
    Should you make a new relationship Facebook Official?

    Should you make a new relationship Facebook Official?

    In today’s society, it can feel like society is against us when entering a new relationship. The scrutiny and outside opinions can dampen the start of something new and help you see red flags you may be overlooking. Would you/do you share your spouse or significant other on social media? Why or why not? Is it a red flag if someone does NOT want to go public with your relationship?Similarly, would you share about a breakup on social media? Katrina and Barry ref...

    • 29 min
    The Road Ahead: When to introduce a partner to your kids?

    The Road Ahead: When to introduce a partner to your kids?

    Navigate White Water Rapids or navigate a relationship after a divorce/ breakup, then add kids to the fun…?Hand me a paddle!There are moments in life that define us as parents. How do you move forward and continue to seek the best interests of your kids? It can be tough to trust new people we bring into their lives.Katrina and Barry dive into the rapids (pun intended) of the cautions of bringing fly-by situationships into your home. They discuss moving forward into healthy relationships and s...

    • 33 min
    Mind Reading Love: The Art of Anticipating Needs in Relationships

    Mind Reading Love: The Art of Anticipating Needs in Relationships

    Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who knew what you needed before asking for it?Have you gone out of your way to do kind things for your partner, knowing that it would make their life easier? Katrina and Barry talk about their different seasons of life currently, one single and one in a relationship, and how partners have stepped up and done considerate things for them that may be overlooked or taken for granted by others. What is your experience in green flag mind r...

    • 26 min
    How to NOT be an a$$hole when you're mad

    How to NOT be an a$$hole when you're mad

    Rage.We all feel it.But how are we preventing it mindfully?We don't have to always resort to negative coping or projecting onto those around us because we feel rage.Both Barry and Katrina discuss how your partner can be a positive source of support in these moments and the negative spiral that begins to happen when the partner is not supportive. Your mental health is so important, and we want you to be someone you're proud of.If you realize that you need to make adjustments in your life but l...

    • 30 min

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