We Can Relate!

Katie Heeran, LMFT and Yoga Instructor, and Diane Squier, Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer

 We Can Relate!  is a podcast and videocast dedicated to fostering healing in relationships, with both oneself and others. Co-hosts Katie Heeran, a licensed Psychotherapist and Yoga Instructor, and Diane Squier, and Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, provide a supportive and compassionate space for listeners facing inner and external relational challenges.  At We Can Relate!, we believe that learning to relate more deeply – to ourselves and others – has the power to change our lives and heal our divided world. Growth and transformation are at the heart of everything we do. By openly sharing our personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and lessons learned along the way,  we create a warm, inviting space where vulnerability replaces fear and connection overcomes isolation. We’re here to support you through your most difficult relational issues with warmth, insight, and humor. By meeting in our shared human imperfections, we foster deeper, more conscious relationships and a sense of true belonging.  Our mission is to guide, support, and inspire a community where healing is not only possible, it's inevitable.Our greatest intention for We Can Relate! is that it reaches people who need help understanding and healing relational wounds. May it be a healing salve, relational map, or some kind of Soul Food. We truly hope it is that for you. 

  1. MAR 7

    Dating and Relating: The Good Girl Complex and Intimacy

    In this episode of We Can Relate, we explore the good girl complex, casual sex, dating patterns, and intimacy that many women navigate in relationships today. Relationship and intimacy coach Katie Henricks joins us for an honest conversation about authenticity in dating, emotional safety, and the pressure many women feel to be “good,” agreeable, or perform in relationships. Together we talk about how the good girl pattern can shape the way women approach dating, attraction, and intimacy — sometimes leading to confusion, overthinking, or disconnect from what they truly want. We also explore how casual sex, attachment needs, and cultural expectations can influence modern dating dynamics. In this conversation we discuss: • The psychology behind the good girl complex • Why many women feel pressure to be “easygoing” or agreeable in dating • Casual sex and how it intersects with emotional attachment • The difference between authentic relating vs. performing in relationships • How to navigate dating with more clarity, self-trust, and emotional awareness If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re showing up authentically in dating or subtly performing to be liked, this conversation offers insight, perspective, and practical reflection. 🎙️ We Can Relate is a podcast exploring psychology, relationships, self-awareness, and emotional growth. #datingpsychology #goodgirlcomplex #relationshipadvice #datingpatterns #intimacy #selfawareness Support the show Thank you for listening! Katie's IG: @jungandyoga Diane's IG: @embodiedhearthealing Our Show's IG: @wecanrelate_official

    1h 17m
  2. FEB 28

    Breaking the TRIGGER Cycle: How to Respond Differently in Relationships (Part 2)

    Why do the same conflicts keep repeating — even when you’re trying to handle things differently? In Part 2 of our conversation on triggers, we go deeper into the patterns that drive recurring reactions in relationships. If Part 1 explored the difference between reacting and responding, this episode focuses on how to actually interrupt the cycle. Because insight is powerful — but change happens when awareness turns into action. In this episode, we explore:  • Why certain triggers keep resurfacing  • The hidden patterns behind repeated arguments  • What happens when a reactive part of you takes the lead  • How to pause before escalation  • Practical tools to respond differently in the moment  • How one person shifting can change the dynamic Triggers don’t mean something is wrong with you or your relationship. They often point to unfinished patterns, expectations, or protective responses that once made sense. When you learn to recognize the cycle, you create space for something new. If you’ve ever thought, “Why do we keep having the same fight?” — this episode will help you see it clearly and move forward with more intention. ⸻ 🎙 About We Can Relate We explore relationships, communication, emotional patterns, and personal growth in a grounded and practical way. Our goal is to help you build stronger connection — with yourself and with the people you love. Support the show Thank you for listening! Katie's IG: @jungandyoga Diane's IG: @embodiedhearthealing Our Show's IG: @wecanrelate_official

    1h 22m
  3. FEB 16

    TRIGGERED! Stop Reacting, Start Responding: Navigating Triggers in Relationships (Part 1)

    Why do small moments in relationships sometimes feel so big? In this episode of We Can Relate, we explore what really happens when you feel emotionally activated in conflict — and how to shift from automatic reactions to grounded, intentional responses. Triggers aren’t random. They often reflect deeper patterns, past experiences, expectations, and unmet needs. The good news? With awareness, you can interrupt the cycle. In this conversation, we cover:  • Why relationship triggers feel intense  • The difference between reacting and responding  • How conflict escalates — and how to slow it down  • The hidden patterns that fuel recurring arguments  • Practical tools to stay steady during emotional moments  • How to create more connection, even in disagreement If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That wasn’t how I wanted to handle that,” this episode is for you. Learning to pause, reflect, and respond differently doesn’t mean suppressing feelings. It means understanding them — and using them wisely. Because when one person shifts, the relationship shifts. ⸻ 🎙 About We Can Relate We explore relationships, communication, emotional patterns, and personal growth in a grounded, practical way. Our goal is to help you build stronger connection — with yourself and with the people you love. Support the show Thank you for listening! Katie's IG: @jungandyoga Diane's IG: @embodiedhearthealing Our Show's IG: @wecanrelate_official

    1h 22m

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About

 We Can Relate!  is a podcast and videocast dedicated to fostering healing in relationships, with both oneself and others. Co-hosts Katie Heeran, a licensed Psychotherapist and Yoga Instructor, and Diane Squier, and Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, provide a supportive and compassionate space for listeners facing inner and external relational challenges.  At We Can Relate!, we believe that learning to relate more deeply – to ourselves and others – has the power to change our lives and heal our divided world. Growth and transformation are at the heart of everything we do. By openly sharing our personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and lessons learned along the way,  we create a warm, inviting space where vulnerability replaces fear and connection overcomes isolation. We’re here to support you through your most difficult relational issues with warmth, insight, and humor. By meeting in our shared human imperfections, we foster deeper, more conscious relationships and a sense of true belonging.  Our mission is to guide, support, and inspire a community where healing is not only possible, it's inevitable.Our greatest intention for We Can Relate! is that it reaches people who need help understanding and healing relational wounds. May it be a healing salve, relational map, or some kind of Soul Food. We truly hope it is that for you.