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Energetic DJ's/HOST FUEL, and FAT BOii. Bringing you that old school new school duo. Fired Up broadcasting - podcasting shows. Real talk and discussions about relationship, mental health, entertainment Informative news. While also giving you informative news in entertainment, relationships, and the human behavior not the left or right of politics, and the current events around the world. We also bring you fun, games, and special guest to lift your spirits. Check them out Live Reasons! on firedupthursdays @ 7pm pst. every Thursday. 

Episodes

  1. Aug 3 ·  Video

    Why Small Annoyances Turn Into Big Fights

    A cup left on the counter should not turn into a full-blown fight, yet somehow it does. We start with that exact scenario and pull the thread until the real issues show up: respect, effort, fairness, feeling valued, emotional safety, and the deep need to feel truly known by the person we love. If you have ever thought, “Why am I so mad about something so small?” this conversation helps you name what is actually happening under the surface.  We lean on Gottman research to explain “bids for connection,” the tiny moments where we ask for attention, care, or simple engagement. We talk about what it means to turn toward a partner even when you are busy, how “you always” and “you never” can be a clue that someone has been holding things in, and why criticism is very different from contempt. Along the way, our live chat brings real-life examples about chores, appreciation, parenting in mixed families, and the ways people avoid hard conversations because they fear the reaction.  Then we shift to Celebrity Corner and a mental health headline: Reese Weaver stepping away from being a beloved Dallas Cowboys cheerleader after three years, and what it looks like to leave a dream when your “cup is full” and social media is taking a toll. We close with a bonus relationship story that raises big questions about intimacy, boundaries, stress, and whether the fight is ever really about what just happened in the moment.  If this hits home, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What is the “cup” that sets you off, and what do you think it is really about? Send us Fan Mail Support the show www.youtube.com/firedupbroadcasting

  2. Jun 29 ·  Video

    Repair After The Blowup

    Your worst argument is not proof your relationship is doomed, but it might be proof your nervous system is driving the car. We break down what actually happens after a fight when the heat is still in the room, the dishes are suddenly getting slammed, and both people are stuck between “say something” and “do not make this worse.”  We dig into the Gottman idea of flooding: the physical stress response that hijacks your brain, spikes your heart rate, and makes good communication almost impossible. From there, we talk through a practical repair plan you can set up before conflict hits, including taking a real break (20 to 30 minutes), promising to come back, and using small repair attempts that lower the temperature without dodging the issue. We also walk through nonviolent communication so you can separate facts from stories, name feelings without blame, and make requests that your partner can actually respond to.  Then we widen the lens with attachment styles. If you lean anxious, delayed texts can feel like abandonment even when you “know” everything is fine. If you lean avoidant, reassurance requests can feel like pressure. We talk about negotiating agreements that work in real life, plus the repair traps that keep couples stuck: “I’m sorry you felt that way,” trying to smooth it over with sex or jokes, and weaponized therapy speak. We also connect it to pop culture with Jelly Roll and Bunny XO’s public split and what respectful communication can look like under a spotlight, and we close with a powerful Black excellence feature on Cashmere Nicole of Beauty Bakerie.  If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who argues like you do, and leave a review with the one repair phrase you want to try next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show www.youtube.com/firedupbroadcasting

Ratings & Reviews

5
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2 Ratings

About

Energetic DJ's/HOST FUEL, and FAT BOii. Bringing you that old school new school duo. Fired Up broadcasting - podcasting shows. Real talk and discussions about relationship, mental health, entertainment Informative news. While also giving you informative news in entertainment, relationships, and the human behavior not the left or right of politics, and the current events around the world. We also bring you fun, games, and special guest to lift your spirits. Check them out Live Reasons! on firedupthursdays @ 7pm pst. every Thursday.