Relationships Rebel

Dr Christine McKee

Hello and Welcome, I'm your host Dr Christine McKee, 20+ years as a registered psychologist (Australia), registered counsellor (Canada), published author, executive coach, mentor and facilitator. Relationships Rebel podcast is all about supporting and guiding you to be the designer of healthy, connected relationships - with yourself and other key people in your life. Could be partner, family members, your kids, work relationships, friends and so on. I'm delighted that you are here.

Episodes

  1. Secrets of a Connected, Loving, Securely Attached Partnership - with Muff and Doug Hackett

    08/27/2024

    Secrets of a Connected, Loving, Securely Attached Partnership - with Muff and Doug Hackett

    In this episode of the Relationships Rebel podcast, Dr. Christine interviews Muff and Doug Hackett, a couple who have been together for 43 years. They discuss the secrets to a connected, loving, long-term relationship. The key themes of the conversation include friendship, communication, respect, and spending quality time together. Muff and Doug emphasize the importance of being genuinely interested in each other, listening actively, and finding common ground even when there are disagreements. They also highlight the significance of having outside interests and hobbies while prioritizing the relationship. Overall, their wisdom and insights provide valuable lessons for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling partnership. Quick Guide to the Topics Discussed: 00:00 Introduction and Background of Muff and Doug Hackett 01:24 How They Met and Became Each Other's Person 03:23 Defining a Healthy Relationship and Their 42-Year Journey 04:29 The Importance of Communication and Cooperation 06:15 Respecting Differences and Avoiding Conflict 08:06 Navigating Disagreements and Maintaining Friendship 10:17 Avoiding Win-Lose Mentality and Staying Grounded 11:45 Recognizing Body Language and Managing Anger 16:05 Creating Boundaries and Prioritizing Time Together 20:56 The Importance of Individual Interests and Hobbies 28:06 Expressing Love and Appreciation through Physical Touch 32:04 The Power of Friendship and Genuine Listening   Website: www.drchristinemckee.com Instagram: @drchristinemckee   Podcast Disclaimer: The content in the podcast episodes is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or counselling, nor is it intended to mimic therapy. Accessing the podcast episodes does not constitute a therapist-client relationship. Music Acknowledgement: The music in Intro and Outro is Beachside Bliss by Monument _Music and has kindly been made available on Pixabay. Music by Oleskii Holubiev.

    30 min

About

Hello and Welcome, I'm your host Dr Christine McKee, 20+ years as a registered psychologist (Australia), registered counsellor (Canada), published author, executive coach, mentor and facilitator. Relationships Rebel podcast is all about supporting and guiding you to be the designer of healthy, connected relationships - with yourself and other key people in your life. Could be partner, family members, your kids, work relationships, friends and so on. I'm delighted that you are here.