A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes Podcast

Karyn Spetz, LCSW, Certified Relationship Coach
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Helping women create and nurture stronger, healthier, more fulfilling relationships from the inside out. Focusing on the four key areas we need to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our relationships: good communication, healthy boundaries, emotion regulation and self care. Each week I explore a different topic to help support you in your growth personally, so you can show up more genuinely in your relationships.

  1. 1D AGO

    Why You Feel Guilty for Wanting More in Your Relationship

    If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ ⁠👉 ⁠Download the guide here If you’ve ever wanted more from your relationship and immediately felt guilty for it, this episode is for you. Relationship coach Karyn Spetz breaks down where that guilt comes from, why wanting more in your relationship is a sign of self-awareness (not selfishness), and how to turn vague dissatisfaction into something you can actually act on. Perfect for women in relationships who feel stuck between wanting more and feeling bad for wanting it. What You’ll Learn: Why guilt shows up the moment you want more from your relationship The cultural conditioning that makes us apologize for having needs What happens when needs go underground instead of being spoken How to get specific about what you actually want The one question that turns dissatisfaction into action Want to learn more? abetterrelationshipcoaching.com If you have been questioning your relationship or wondering how it's even going to work at this point.. don't go through that on your own. I have created a coaching program specifically to help you with this. You can check it out here: abetterrelationshipcoaching.com/should-i-stay

    7 min
  2. Why Change Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better

    FEB 16

    Why Change Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better

    If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ 👉 ⁠Download the guide here Have you ever started making changes in your relationship — speaking up, setting boundaries, doing less — and thought, “Why does this feel worse?” In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes, I explain why personal growth often feels more uncomfortable before it feels better, and how your nervous system reacts when familiar patterns are disrupted. In this episode, I talk about: Why change can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, and discomfort How the nervous system prioritizes predictability over happiness Why familiarity can feel safer than healthier patterns What happens when you stop overfunctioning or take responsibility for others’ emotions The urge to retreat back to old habits — and why it’s so tempting Why discomfort is often a sign that something is actually shifting A powerful reframe to help you stay oriented toward growth instead of fear This episode is especially for women who are trying to show up differently in their relationships and are questioning themselves because it feels harder — not easier — at first. Key takeaway: Discomfort doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong. Often, it means your system is recalibrating to a healthier way of being. Follow the podcast for short, supportive episodes about relationships, the nervous system, past experiences, and how change actually works in real life.

    8 min
  3. When You Wait Until the Last Minute to Speak Up

    FEB 16

    When You Wait Until the Last Minute to Speak Up

    If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠Download the guide here If you’ve been keeping things to yourself in your relationship - telling yourself you’ll bring it up later, or waiting until you just can’t anymore - this episode is for you. I break down why waiting until you’re done to finally say something works against you, where that pattern comes from, and why speaking up earlier - even imperfectly - changes everything. What you’ll take away: Why the pattern of waiting until you’re done is so common — and what it’s actually costing you The reason your partner often doesn’t see what feels so obvious to you A simple but powerful case for speaking up earlier than you think you need to

    6 min
  4. There's No Unconditional Love For Adults

    FEB 9

    There's No Unconditional Love For Adults

    If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠Download the guide here Unconditional love is often held up as the ideal in romantic relationships — but in adult partnerships, that belief can quietly keep people stuck, over-accommodating, or abandoning themselves. In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes, I talk about why unconditional love makes sense in parent–child relationships, but doesn’t work the same way between adults. Love alone isn’t what sustains a healthy relationship - responsiveness, effort, and mutual responsibility are what actually keep it going. This episode is for if you love their partner but feel conflicted, worn down, or unsure whether love should be enough when their needs aren’t being met.

    6 min
  5. Over-functioning in Relationships: When You're Doing Too Much

    FEB 2

    Over-functioning in Relationships: When You're Doing Too Much

    If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ ⁠👉 ⁠Download the guide here Over-functioning in relationships is one of the most common reasons women feel exhausted, resentful, and emotionally disconnected — even when nothing looks “wrong” on the surface. In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes, I talk about how doing “too much” creates imbalance, why it often becomes obvious during busy seasons, and where to start shifting the dynamic without blame or confrontation. If you carry the mental load, manage the household, and feel like things would fall apart if you didn’t step in, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, follow and share with someone who needs to hear it!

    8 min

  6. JAN 19

    When Your Relationship Doesn’t Match Your Values

    If you've been asking yourself "Should I stay or should I go?" I created a free guide with three questions to help you move towards feeling more confident and help you step out of the self doubt - without pressure, guild or agenda. 👉 Get your guide here Have you ever felt unsettled in your relationship even though nothing is obviously “wrong”? In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes, I talk about why that discomfort often comes from a values mismatch - and how living outside your relationship values impacts your nervous system, sense of self, and emotional connection. In this episode, we explore: How to identify your core relationship values The difference between what you believe a healthy relationship should look like and what you’re actually living Why misalignment creates internal friction and nervous system stress Why this discomfort isn’t about communication skills or personality differences What it looks like in real life when values aren’t being lived How shutting down or overfunctioning keeps the gap in place A small but powerful shift to help you reconnect with yourself This episode is for you if you feel disconnected, uneasy, or like you’re slowly losing yourself - even without big fights or major conflict. Key takeaway: Noticing a values mismatch doesn’t mean you need to leave your relationship - but it does mean something needs attention. Follow the podcast for short, grounded episodes about relationships, the nervous system, past experiences, and how they all shape how we show up. Please share this with someone else who needs to hear it!

    6 min

  7. JAN 12

    Should I Stay or Should I Go? What this work is really about...

    If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠👉 Download the guide here One of the most common questions I get is this: “If I work with you around the question ‘Should I stay or should I go,’ are you trying to convince people to leave their relationship?” The answer is no. In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes, I talk openly about what Should I Stay coaching actually looks like, why so many women reach this question after years of growing dissatisfaction, and what happens once they realize they want things to change. In this episode, I share: Why the should I stay or should I go question often shows up after a long “slow burn” The truth about most women I work with (many already want to stay) Why staying can feel just as confusing as leaving What it really means to say, “I want to stay — but not like this” How the work shifts from deciding → changing how you show up The role of communication, boundaries, self-care, and expectations Why my coaching has no agenda — and how clarity replaces second-guessing This episode is for women who feel worn down, disconnected, or unhappy — and want to make a confident decision about their relationship without being pushed in either direction. Key takeaway: This work isn’t about convincing you to stay or leave. It’s about helping you trust yourself enough to choose — and then support yourself fully in that choice. Follow this podcast for short, practical episodes focused on relationships, the nervous system, past experiences, and how they all come together to shape how we show up with the people around us. And share this with someone who needs to hear it.

    5 min
  8. Regulated Doesn't Necessarily Mean Calm

    JAN 5

    Regulated Doesn't Necessarily Mean Calm

    If you’ve ever told yourself you need to “calm down” before speaking up, setting a boundary, or having a hard conversation - this episode is for you. In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes, I talk about a common misunderstanding around emotional regulation and why waiting to feel calm often keeps women silent, stuck, or second-guessing themselves. We explore: Why regulation is not the same as feeling calm How many women learn to suppress emotions instead of regulate them What a regulated nervous system actually looks like in real life Why you can feel activated and still be regulated How expecting calm can delay important conversations A simple reframe to help you speak up without waiting to feel “perfect” This episode is especially for women who worry they’re being “too emotional,” “too much,” or fear they’ll say the wrong thing unless they feel totally calm first. Key takeaway:Being regulated doesn’t mean you’re calm - it means you’re present, connected to yourself, and able to stay engaged even when emotions are there. Follow the podcast for short, supportive episodes that help you understand how relationships, the nervous system, and past experiences shape how you show up - and how to change patterns without abandoning yourself. And of course, share with someone who needs to hear it! Learn more at abetterrelationshipcoaching.com

    7 min
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Helping women create and nurture stronger, healthier, more fulfilling relationships from the inside out. Focusing on the four key areas we need to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our relationships: good communication, healthy boundaries, emotion regulation and self care. Each week I explore a different topic to help support you in your growth personally, so you can show up more genuinely in your relationships.

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  • Creator
    Karyn Spetz, LCSW, Certified Relationship Coach
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Karyn Spetz, LCSW, Certified Relationship Coach
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    A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes Podcast