Respected & Connected: Create a More Intimate, Collaborative Relationship

Sharon Costanzo
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Respected & Connected: Create a More Intimate, Collaborative Relationship

Respected & Connected is the podcast that helps you create more collaboration & intimacy in your romantic relationships. We're here to explore the complexities of modern love, challenge the common biases and assumptions about what it takes to make a marriage work, and seek a more balanced and empowering approach to relationship challenges.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    What to do When It isn’t Working

    In this reflective episode of Respected & Connected, Sharon Costanzo announces that the podcast will be going on hold and shares powerful lessons she’s learned along the way. Drawing from her own experiences in business and life, Sharon offers actionable insights on maintaining relational integrity and making aligned decisions. Sharon explores the importance of defining what you want, recognizing what’s not working, and breaking free from unhelpful patterns to create meaningful connections. Tune in for inspiration on stepping back, reevaluating priorities, and taking ownership of your happiness and success.   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 breakthrough call: https://respectedandconnected.com/gridlock     Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    13 min

  2. DEC 10

    154. Three Strategies for Getting Your Needs Met in an Intimate Relationship

    In this episode, Sharon discusses three levels of expressing your needs to your partner—invitation, request, and demand — and how each approach is based on how important the issue is to you. Consider these three tools to frame requests in a way that fosters collaboration and mutual respect, helping your partner feel engaged and successful in meeting your needs. 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 breakthrough call: https://respectedandconnected.com/gridlock     Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    19 min

  3. DEC 3

    153. Applying an Engineering Mindset to Relationship Goals with Gabriela Embon

    Schedule a Gridlock Breakthrough Session and get the clarity and confidence you need to address a relationship challenge: https://www.respectedandconnected.com/gridlock --- Would you be surprised to know that aspects of engineering can be applied to strengthen relationships? Our Guest today, Gabriela Embon, shares with us how the mindset of an engineer can help you set goals, troubleshoot issues, and show up with dedication and commitment when working with your partner. Join us today as Gabriela and Sharon dive into the insights gained from their engineering backgrounds, and how they apply it when working with their clients. Don’t miss out on a chance to pick up Gabriela’s new book “Becoming a Power Couple”.  Gabriela’s Links: https://www.becomingapowercouple.net https://www.facebook.com/coachingacademynet/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielaembon/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachingacademynet/?originalSubdomain=ca Connect with Sharon: Linktree: https://www.respectedandconnected.com/links  Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    38 min

  4. NOV 26

    152. Transforming Relationships with Relational Life Therapy

    Have you ever heard of Relational Life Therapy? It’s an incredible tool in couple’s therapy! In this episode Sharon takes a moment to describe what Relational Life Therapy is, how it confronts gender norms and empowers couple’s to approach each other on an equal field. Learn how RLT can help you show up with love and authenticity to deepen your connection with your partner, and yourself. Website and Linktree:  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 breakthrough call: https://respectedandconnected.com/gridlock   Relational Life Therapy:  Website: https://terryreal.com/   Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    28 min

  5. NOV 19

    151. Navigating Insecure Attachment with Bev Mitelman

    Have you ever wondered how your past relationships have shaped your emotional responses to your partner?  This episode explores the four different relationship attachment styles. Our Guest today is Bev Mitelman M.A., the founder of Securely Loved. Bev and Sharon dive into attachment styles, and how those subconscious patterns affect how we perceive conflict with our loved ones. Learn about the four key relationship attachment styles; Secure, Anxious Preoccupied, Fearful Avoidant, and Dismissive Avoidant; hear Bev explain how these attachment style form, what patterns they cause us to fall into, and how being aware of your style can allow you to connect more effectively with loved ones.  Bev’s Links:  https://www.SecurelyLoved.com   Website and Linktree:  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 breakthrough call: https://respectedandconnected.com/gridlock   Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    54 min

  6. NOV 12

    150. Disappointment Detox: How to Handle Letdowns in Relationships

    Tired of feeling let down or resentful in your relationships?  This episode explores the hidden power of disappointment. Sharon dives deep into common mistakes we make when dealing with unmet expectations.  Learn practical skills like the "Feedback Wheel" and "Soft Startup" to transform conflict into connection. Discover how to avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms and communicate your needs effectively, even after betrayals or during life transitions.   Website and Linktree:  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 breakthrough call: https://respectedandconnected.com/gridlock   Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com http://www.lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    31 min

  7. NOV 5

    149. Connection, Boundaries, & Unconditional Love with Zach Beach

    Is unconditional love a worthwhile aspiration or an unrealistic expectation? In this episode, Zach Beach shares his insights on the concept of unconditional love and how it can be navigated alongside the necessary boundaries in various relationships. He emphasizes the importance of setting intentions and aspirations, the significance of integrating both the relative and absolute aspects of our human experience, and the necessity of maintaining boundaries as a form of self-love. Zach also explores the roles of the heart and mind in understanding life's challenges, accountability, and the evolutionary aspect of social connections.   Website and Linktree:  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   Connect with Zach Beach Zach’s Website: https://www.zachbeach.com/ Zach on Instagram: Learn to Love Podcast: https://www.zachbeach.com/podcasts/ Living front the Heart Podcast: https://www.zachbeach.com/series/living-from-the-heart/   Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    39 min

  8. OCT 29

    148. Setting Reasonable Expectations in Intimate Relationships

    Do you ever hold back in asking for what you want in your relationship because you’re not sure if your expectations are reasonable? I hear this all the time. And while I sometimes think that people do have unrealistic expectations of their intimate relationships, I also think that we’re asking the wrong question. In this episode, we discuss:  A few guiding principles for understanding and communicating your expectations How to be more thoughtful about how you communicate and negotiate getting your needs met The two types of partnership issues and how to address them Differentiating between needs and strategies for a more satisfying relationship   Website and Linktree:  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   Sharon’s Travel Agent - Jessica Facer https://www.wanderpodtravel.com/   Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com   Music Credits:  Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

    22 min
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Respected & Connected is the podcast that helps you create more collaboration & intimacy in your romantic relationships. We're here to explore the complexities of modern love, challenge the common biases and assumptions about what it takes to make a marriage work, and seek a more balanced and empowering approach to relationship challenges.

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