Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild

Katie Rössler
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Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild

Feeling stuck in your relationship after years together? Relationship Reset is your go-to podcast for busy, high-achieving couples ready to break free from autopilot and rebuild a thriving partnership. Join relationship expert Katie Rössler, LPC for practical tools, real-life stories, and actionable advice to reignite passion, rebuild trust, and reconnect on a deeper level. Whether you’re navigating communication breakdowns, struggling with intimacy, or just feel disconnected, this podcast is here to help you transform your relationship—and create the love you’ve always envisioned. Perfect for couples who want to reignite their spark and reconnect with purpose. It’s never too late to hit reset.

  1. What Healthy Love Actually Feels Like: Debunking Emotional Intimacy Myths

    2D AGO

    What Healthy Love Actually Feels Like: Debunking Emotional Intimacy Myths

    Send us a text Is it normal to feel disconnected sometimes? Shouldn’t love always feel good? What if we never argue—is that healthy or a red flag? This week, Katie sits down with the brilliant Teresha Young, a multi-award-winning relationship and wellness coach, to get real about what emotionally healthy love actually looks (and feels) like. With over 20 years of experience and a global reach, Teresha brings wisdom, warmth, and a whole lot of clarity to a topic many of us quietly wonder about. Together, Katie and Teresha unpack: What emotional health really means in relationshipsWhy a “perfect” relationship might not be healthy at allThe biggest myths about conflict, connection, and communicationHow to recognize emotional patterns (and shift them)The essential role of personal growth in relational growthWhat emotional intimacy actually looks like—plus a simple way to assess it in your own partnershipWhether you’ve been together for 2 years or 20, this episode will help you reflect, recalibrate, and rethink what “healthy love” means to you. 🖊️ BONUS: Teresha shares a journaling exercise and a self-assessment tool to deepen your connection—both with yourself and your partner. Igniting Intimacy: 12 Powerful Questions to Transform Your Relationship Website: https://tereshayoung.com Podcast: https://tereshayoung.com/real-ationship-talk-the-podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    41 min
  2. Dear Katie: 25 Years In and We Only Talk About To-Dos

    JUL 2

    Dear Katie: 25 Years In and We Only Talk About To-Dos

    Send us a text Welcome back to Relationship Reset — the podcast for high-achieving couples who want more than just surviving in their relationship. In this week's Dear Katie episode, we're digging into a listener question that hits home for so many long-term couples: "We’ve been together 25+ years and love each other deeply… but with aging parents, teens, and busy jobs, our communication has turned into task lists. How do we get back to real, honest connection without everything turning into a fight?"Whew. If you're nodding your head or exhaling deeply right now, you're in good company. This episode is all about rebuilding your communication by first rebuilding your friendship. Before we fix how we argue, we have to go back to how we connect. I’ll walk you through: 💬 What’s actually making communication feel hard right now (hint: it’s not just your partner) 👫 The power of rebuilding your friendship — especially in this middle-of-life sandwich season ⏳ Why even 10 minutes a day can shift everything 🌿 Simple “us time” that doesn’t require a babysitter or a weekend away 💌 How appreciation and gratitude are the underrated superpowers of long-term connection If you’ve been feeling more like co-managers of a household than partners in life, this episode is a gentle nudge back toward the connection you know is possible — even in the chaos. 💡 And if this sounds like you and your partner, book a free Relationship Game Plan Call with me. We’ll pinpoint exactly where the breakdowns are happening and map out the first steps to reset and rebuild. [Insert call link] If this episode supported you, would you do me a favor?  ✨ Share it with a friend who's in the thick of it too  ✨ Leave a quick review so more couples can find these tools  ✨ Hit subscribe — we’ve got more real, honest conversations coming your way Because no matter how long you’ve been together, it’s never too late to reset! Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    14 min
  3. The Hidden Reason You Feel Disrespected At Home

    JUN 25

    The Hidden Reason You Feel Disrespected At Home

    Send us a text Ever walked in the door after a trip—or even just a solo grocery run—only to find your house in complete chaos... like nothing was done while you were gone? Cue the rage, the overwhelm, and that familiar sense of “Do I even matter around here?” In this raw and relatable episode, Katie breaks down why moments like these hit so hard—and spoiler alert—it’s not just about the dishes. You’ll learn: Why seemingly small acts of disrespect trigger such big emotions How your brain (yes, your amazing brain!) reacts to past hurts in real time The hidden childhood patterns that keep you overfunctioning The exact 4-step process to pause, regulate, and respond differently What to say instead of yelling—and how to make your needs actually heard If you’re the default parent, the invisible partner, or the one who “just does it all,” this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air—and maybe a loving kick in the pants to do things differently. What You’ll Walk Away With: A new understanding of how your nervous system reacts to feeling devaluedScripts to help you express your needs without the yelling or guiltBrain-based insights that explain why your reactions make so much senseA loving reminder that your worth is not tied to how much you do for othersLoved this episode? 💛 Share it with a friend who always holds it together ⭐ Leave a review so other couples can find these tools 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next—we’re just getting started Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    14 min
  4. Every Great Relationship Needs an Upgrade: How to Reset Without Starting Over

    JUN 18

    Every Great Relationship Needs an Upgrade: How to Reset Without Starting Over

    Send us a text Is your relationship running on autopilot? Are you feeling more like roommates than partners lately? Have you ever wondered: “Is this really what I want—or is there more we could create together?” If so, this episode is for you. In today’s Relationship Reset, I’m diving deep into one of the most important truths I teach my clients: every relationship needs a reset—regularly. Not because you’re broken. Not because it’s failing. But because YOU are evolving. And your relationship should evolve with you. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✅ Why a reset is a normal, necessary part of long-term relationships ✅ How the pandemic became the ultimate pressure cooker for couples ✅ The lessons most of us forgot once life sped back up ✅ Signs your relationship is ready for a reset ✅ Why social media habits are subtly sabotaging connection at home ✅ How to close the "respect gap" between your partner and everyone else ✅ Why learning relationship skills is legacy work for your family ✅ How to bring your partner along on your personal growth journey (without dragging them!) ✅ My favorite practical tools to deepen connection right away Plus — I’ll share a few of my go-to conversation starter questions you can try tonight to instantly open up richer dialogue with your partner. Because here’s the truth: You are not stuck. You are not broken. You are evolving—and your relationship can evolve with you. ✨ The grass is greener where you water it. ✨ Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    11 min
  5. When Life Hits Hard: How Couples Rebuild Connection Through Challenges with Lana Manikowski

    JUN 11

    When Life Hits Hard: How Couples Rebuild Connection Through Challenges with Lana Manikowski

    Send us a text  In this heartfelt episode, Katie sits down with Lana Manikowski to explore a universal truth: life will throw challenges your way — and those challenges can test your relationship. Lana shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, how it impacted her marriage, and what she and her husband did to reconnect and rebuild their bond. Katie and Lana also reflect on the parallels between infertility grief and other types of loss — including Katie’s own experience of losing her mother — and offer practical tools for couples navigating grief, life changes, or unexpected hardships. If you're going through a tough season — whether it's infertility, loss, career upheaval, or something else — this conversation is here to help you and your partner lean in, reconnect, and create a future together. In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✅ The power of mutual decision-making in difficult seasons ✅ How shame, guilt, and unspoken emotions can quietly erode connection ✅ The importance of checking in on your partner’s grief, even when you’re consumed with your own ✅ Why maintaining individual identity and friendships strengthens your relationship ✅ How setting shared goals and dreaming together can reignite hope and closeness Lana’s Key Message: Your story isn’t over — it’s just beginning. Resources & Mentions: 📖 So Now What? — Lana’s bestselling book 🎧 So Now What? Podcast Homework from Lana: At the end of the episode, Lana gives you a simple but powerful way to start reconnecting with your partner today — so be sure to listen through to the end! Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    38 min
  6. Navigating Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles

    JUN 4

    Navigating Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles

    Send us a text Ever feel like one of you wants to talk right now while the other suddenly needs to reorganize the garage? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the push-pull dynamic of anxious and avoidant attachment styles—what they are, why they develop, and how they play out in long-term relationships. Drawing from the work of Dr. Daniel Siegel, Esther Perel, and the Gottmans, Katie breaks down how these patterns get wired into us, how they can evolve over time, and what couples can do to stop the cycle of conflict and disconnection. Expect stories, laughter, a few “oh wow, that’s us” moments—and, of course, your signature relationship homework at the end. What You’ll Learn: What anxious and avoidant attachment styles look like in everyday lifeWhy these opposites often attract (and frustrate each other)Real-world couple stories that show the cycle in actionHow your attachment style can change over time in long-term lovePractical tools to shift from reactive to responsive when attachment triggers hitRelationship Homework: Decode Your Dance Identify your default (pursuer or withdrawer)Create a safe word or phrase to pause conflict without disconnectionBuild a “comeback ritual” for reconnection after a ruptureListen If: You’ve been together 10+ years and keep hitting the same emotional wallOne of you shuts down while the other turns up the intensityYou want practical tools to understand your patterns and reconnect faster Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    15 min
  7. From Surface Apologies to Deep Repair: The Real Work of Rebuilding Trust

    MAY 28

    From Surface Apologies to Deep Repair: The Real Work of Rebuilding Trust

    Send us a text In this episode of Relationship Reset, you’ll meet a couple stuck in a frustrating loop: he keeps lying about small things, she keeps asking for honesty—and instead of addressing the root issue, he brings flowers.  Sound familiar? Katie unpacks why we give the wrong medicine for relationship wounds, and how adaptive behaviors from childhood become destructive patterns in marriage. This isn’t just about one couple—it’s about all of us. Whether you're the one handing out cough syrup or silently nursing a broken leg, this episode will help you: Identify the “cough syrup” fixes you or your partner default toUnderstand the deeper habits that drive surface-level solutionsBegin honest conversations about what healing actually looks likeIn this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why quick fixes (like gifts or helpfulness) fall short after emotional damage ✅ The psychology behind why people repeat childhood coping behaviors ✅ How to move from bandaids to actual repair in your relationship ✅ The crucial question: “Am I really hearing what my partner needs?” Homework: Take 15 minutes this week to talk with your partner: 💬 What “cough syrup” behaviors do we fall back on when something’s broken? 💬 What would true healing actually look like—for both of us? Because the truth is: You can’t rebuild trust with shortcuts. But you can reset, repair, and reconnect—with the right tools. Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    15 min
  8. How Perimenopause Impacts Your Relationship

    MAY 21

    How Perimenopause Impacts Your Relationship

    Send us a text In this insightful and empowering conversation, Katie Rössler sits down with Dr. Colette White, a UK-trained gynecologist specializing in menopause and perimenopause care, currently practicing privately in Germany and across Europe. Together, they dive deep into the often misunderstood and under-discussed world of perimenopause and menopause, dismantling myths, clarifying medical definitions, and advocating for women's health rights. Dr. White opens up about her own rocky experience navigating perimenopause—despite her medical background—and the frustrating responses she received from the healthcare system. Her personal journey led to the creation of a medical practice that prioritizes informed, individualized, and proactive care for women experiencing hormonal shifts. This episode is a must-listen for any woman in her 30s, 40s, or 50s who feels dismissed, confused, or overwhelmed when it comes to her changing body. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too young” for hormone treatment or left your doctor’s office with more questions than answers, you are not alone—and there is a better way. In This Episode, We Cover: Dr. White’s journey from the UK to Germany and what inspired her to open her own practiceWhy so many women feel dismissed when they bring up perimenopause symptomsWhat perimenopause and menopause actually are—definitions, timing, and signsCommon misconceptions about hormone therapy and its long-term health benefitsThe cultural and systemic gaps in menopause education across Europe and beyondHow to advocate for your health and find the right care, even in frustrating systemsResources Shared During the Podcast: Dr. Mary Claire Haver Dr. Kelly Casperson Dr. Louise Newson Dr. Karen Gurney OMGYes.com About Our Guest: Dr. Colette White is a gynecologist with advanced training in menopause management. Now based in Germany, she provides private consultations to women across Europe, specializing in the treatment of perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Passionate about education and empowerment, she’s on a mission to shift the narrative around hormonal health and help women access the care they deserve. Connect with Dr. Colette White: Website Instagram Takeaway for Listeners: If you’re feeling gaslit by your body or your doctor, it’s time to reclaim your power. Understanding perimenopause is the first step toward feeling like yourself again—and you don’t have to do it alone. Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting Workbook Submit a Dear Katie episode question Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram

    34 min
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Feeling stuck in your relationship after years together? Relationship Reset is your go-to podcast for busy, high-achieving couples ready to break free from autopilot and rebuild a thriving partnership. Join relationship expert Katie Rössler, LPC for practical tools, real-life stories, and actionable advice to reignite passion, rebuild trust, and reconnect on a deeper level. Whether you’re navigating communication breakdowns, struggling with intimacy, or just feel disconnected, this podcast is here to help you transform your relationship—and create the love you’ve always envisioned. Perfect for couples who want to reignite their spark and reconnect with purpose. It’s never too late to hit reset.

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