Respected & Connected Sharon Costanzo

Making the decision to get help with your marriage can be difficult, especially if you want help more than your spouse does.
If you're on the fence about getting help because you don't know if things are bad enough to warrant it or if you're afraid to rock the boat this episode is for you.
We're talking about:
signs to look for, the value of third-party perspective, breaking free from passive relationship dynamics, and how to get past your initial resistance to finding help Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-121
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If you're in a relationship for any period of time you're going to experience a major conflict or disappointment and that is not easy to deal with.
In this episode we share what it takes to rebuild trust and connection after conflict and disappointment so that you can grow together as a couple instead of slowly drifting apart.
We discuss:
The importance of self-compassion and how it can help you heal and stay grounded during conflict and repair Simple ways to practice mindful self-compassion Practical steps for repair How to recognize when you're not approaching repair in a healthy way When to get help to repair trust in your relationship Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-120
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Sign up for the next Thriving Together Couples Call: https://www.respectedandconnected.com/together
Get the Free Guide: Five Reasons Couples Get Stuck in Unproductive Conflict at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/unstuck
Buy the glimmer journal on amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VLWX23
Connect with Sharon
Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact Send me a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/respectedandconnected

Spoiler alert...safety in intimate relationships is a myth!
Many of us hesitate to discuss sensitive issues, even in our most important relationships. But relationships don't work longterm when you can't discuss concerns and issues openly and honestly. In this episode we're talking about things you can do to create more courage, curiosity, & humility in tough conversations so that you can have more honesty and transparency in the relationship without damaging your connection.
Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-119
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Sign up for the next Thriving Together Couples Call: https://www.respectedandconnected.com/together
Get the Free Guide: Five Reasons Couples Get Stuck in Unproductive Conflict at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/unstuck
Buy the glimmer journal on amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VLWX23
Connect with Sharon
Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact Send me a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/respectedandconnected

We're fooling ourselves if we think that every choice we make in our relationships is consciously determined. 
But how to we access our subconscious so that we can make more conscious and aligned actions toward deeper understanding and connection?
Dr. Tonia Winchester joins us on the podcast to talk about how to slow down, question our triggered thoughts, and move forward with more patience and curiositywith ourselves and each other.
Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-118
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Sign up for the Respected & Connected women's retreat on April 13th at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/retreat
Get the Free Guide: Five Reasons Couples Get Stuck in Unproductive Conflict at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/unstuck
Connect with Sharon
Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Conflict in our intimate relationships is inevitable.
When we’re faced with a conflict in an intimate relationship we’re trying to achieve two goals at the same time. Maintain a connection with our person and our autonomy. It can be challenging to stay connected when we feel like our personal goals and desires are at risk.
And since very few of us were modeled what healthy conflict looks like, it can feel a lot like driving in a foreign country without a map.
In today’s episode, we’re sharing three strategies for addressing conflict as a team. When you can face your challenges with love & courage, you’ll feel a lot more appreciation and connection and less hostility and resentment.
Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-117
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Sign up for the Respected & Connected women's retreat on April 13th at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/retreat
Get the Free Guide: Five Characteristics of a Partnership Marriage at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/partnership
Connect with Sharon
Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

We all want happy, healthy relationships. And that can be hard to achieve when you're feeling disappointed or frustrated with your spouse.
Sharon shares a few ideas for approaching your partner when you're frustrated so you can address the issue and use a difficult conversation as an opportunity to connect and deepen your relationship.
Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-116
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Sign up for the Respected & Connected women's retreat on April 13th at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/retreat
Get the Free Guide: Five Characteristics of a Partnership Marriage at https://www.respectedandconnected.com/partnership
Connect with Sharon
Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact