Join us for an insightful exploration of the intricacies of sexual connections and relationship dynamics.

Renowned sex educator Emily Nagoski teams up with Dr. Kristie Overstreet to unravel the complexities of sexual satisfaction, self-discovery, and navigating societal expectations. In this episode, Dr. Kristie and Dr. Emily Nagoski delve deep into the importance of self-connection, pleasure, and authenticity in fostering healthy, fulfilling relationships.

From challenging gender roles to reframing the conversation around desire and pleasure, Dr. Nagoski shares valuable insights aimed at empowering individuals to embrace their sexuality with confidence and joy.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or a fresh perspective on sexual wellbeing, this episode offers wisdom and encouragement to guide you on your journey towards greater intimacy and connection.

What we discuss:

• Improving sexual connections and relationships.
• Sexual wellbeing and pleasure in long-term relationships.
• Desire, pleasure, and emotional connection in relationships.
• Prioritizing sex in relationships and maintaining a healthy connection.
• Breaking free from societal expectations in sexual relationships.
• Gender roles, sexuality, and pleasure in relationships.

Let's connect at

Emily Nogoskihttps://www.emilynagoski.com/https://www.emilynagoski.com/

IG and FB: @DrKristieOverstreet

It can be tough whether it's starting for the first time or maybe even restarting the steps towards your goals.

Most of the time it's the 3 P's that get in the way of forward movement.

In this episode you'll learn how to identify and overcome the 3 P's:

1. Perfectionism
2. People Pleasing
3. Procrastination

Dr. Kristie will share examples from her life as well as others to help you make the changes you need to create a better relationship with yourself and others, so you can design the life you deserve.
Get ready to unlock the keys to overcoming obstacles on your path to self-improvement.

What we discuss:

• Overcoming obstacles to self-improvement.
• Perfectionism and self-sabotage in personal growth.
• Perfectionism and self-acceptance.
• People-pleasing habits and their impact on mental health.
• Silencing inner voice due to fear of judgment.
• Procrastination and taking action.

IG and FB: @DrKristieOverstreetKeywords:

Examining our sexual template, these are the messages we received growing up through young-adult and adulthood that shape how we see ourselves and our sexual selves.

In this episode, we talked about rewriting that template, examining our needs for emotional and physical closeness, confronting sexually demeaning messages, incorporating sexual touch into relationships, communicating desire, having wonderful sexual experiences, and then figuring out how to revive a bedroom where nothing is happening.

I'm going to share my interview with Paige Bond LMFT from her podcast, Stubborn Love.
This conversation is about breaking sexual taboos and exploring pleasure, intimacy, and equality.

What we discuss:

• Learning about sex
• The mind is the biggest driving force.
• How do you know when to rewrite your template?
• Examining expectations of yourself
• The importance of self-awareness and self-control
• Starting with being intentional and realistic.
• The journey of sexual exploration
• The importance of creating an agreement or pact as a couple
• Building a Sexual Buffet
• Keeping some equality in the relationship
• The power of sharing the load
• Focus on the quality and voice of your needs.

Let's connect at IG and FB: @DrKristieOverstreet

Connect with Paige Bond LMFT @paigebondcoaching

Why is it hard for men to talk about sexual health, dysfunction, and difficulty with pleasure? Society doesn't give a healthy or open space for men who struggle with performance anxiety or erectile dysfunction, but here at FYF we're taking on the conversation. In this episode with Martin Fretwell, we discuss his journey with mental health, sexual health, and pleasure as well as why it's so difficult to have this conversation in men's spaces. Don't miss our discussion on all things about men's sexual health.

Do you need an expectations reality check? You and your relationships deserve better, so let's get your expectations in check. In this Hot Take episode, we're exploring:

- how our expectations develop
- differences in unrealistic versus realistic expectations
- the role of perfectionism
- tips on how to be less rigid and more flexible with your expectations of self and others

If you've ever wondered what am I capable of or felt like you're pulled in a hundred different directions, this episode is for you. I'm chatting with Lindsey Spelyng, founder + CEO of MamaCommon, a membership platform for growth-minded and time-strapped women to flourish in all seasons of motherhood.

She spent 16 years working in pharmaceutical marketing, which ultimately led her to a fork in the road - stick with the career she knew, or to follow her heart that told her other women needed help and resources, as she did, to flourish more in motherhood.

She celebrates authenticity and vulnerability in herself and others more than anything, which is what she's creating in her community.

In this episode, we discuss:
- keeping relationship intimacy alive in our busy lives
- postpartum depression
- dealing with anxiety
- handling stress
- taking time for self, even in motherhood
- knowing when to ask for help
- how she prioritizes her relationship with self and her husband

You don't want to miss this episode!

Ever felt emotional and mentally drained from being around someone? It's likely because they are an emotional vampire that you're allowing into your life. In this Hot Take episode, I'll help you identify the 5 types of emotional vampires and what you need to do to preserve your sanity around them.

As a society, we do a poor job with sexual health and STI education. In this episode, I'm interviewing Courtney Brame, founder and podcast host of Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP.org), a 501c3 nonprofit organization advocating for the integration of post-STI diagnosis support resources and STD prevention efforts while connecting people struggling with STI stigma to mental health resources. The podcast features interviews with people living primarily with herpes about their experiences from diagnosis to disclosure. We discuss stigma, discrimination, what to do post-diagnosis, communication about your diagnosis, and much more in our open chat about STIs.

Ever wondered what your attachment style, resentment, boundaries and communication have to do with sex? In this special episode today, I'm sharing my interview from the I'm Not Late; You're Just Early podcast, hosted by Sabrina Parmar. She asked such great questions and I wanted to share the episode here with you.

We cover many topics, including:
- sex and attachment style
- what are boundaries in sex and how to create them in dating and in marriage
- what to do when one partner avoids sex and how to talk about it
- how resentment impacts relationships and your sex life
- why scheduling sex is important
- how the pandemic is impacting your sex life and what you can do

Don't miss our conversation to help you improve not just your relationships, but the one with yourself as well!

Have you ever felt that when life is going in the right direction, something comes along and derails your plan? Life has a funny way of reminding us that often we aren’t as in charge as we like to think. Sometimes external forces throw a monkey wrench in our plans. Other times we are the ones who sabotage areas of our lives.

In this episode, I'm teaching you how to stop self-sabotage from getting in the way of your needs. You can learn how to stop self-sabotage for good by understanding what it actually is, the reasons behind it, self-sabotage behaviors, and tips to stop for good. Don't forget to download my new FREE guide, How to Communicate Your Needs Without the Guilt (Learn.DrKristieOverstreet.com/FreeGuide).

Get ready for our first live coaching call episode, where I'm helping Shelly navigate her anxiety, worry, and confidence with dating. From fear to acceptance, I'll answer her question about how to deal with fear of meeting someone online to the worry that they won't be accepting of her. Shelly is an incredible guest who opens up about her struggles and I'm honored that she let me walk through this part of the journey with her. If you want to jump on the show and get your question answered, be sure to go to DrKristieOverstreet.com/Podcast and complete the form so we can chat about all of your sex, intimacy, and relationship questions.

If you're tired of your inner critic controlling your life, don't miss this episode. I'll teach you how our inner critic has a big effect on both our emotional and sexual selves as well as how you can begin to re-write the narrative. When you feel more in control of your thoughts and beliefs, your inner critic will be empowered to help you build a better relationship with yourself and others. Don't forget to listen to the end for the two homework assignments to help you apply dial down your inner critic.

In this episode, I’m covering how to talk to your kids about sex. From not knowing what to say, or how to say it, to figuring out at what age parents should start talking to their kids about sex, this episode will help parents navigate that conversation and help deal with the uncomfortability of talking about their own sexuality and sexual selves.

Have you ever felt lost?

Not just getting lost when driving or hiking somewhere; It means getting internally lost?Are you living a life where you feel connected to who you are? And where do you want to be in your relationships?

In this episode, we're talking about what you do when you're feeling lost in your own life. Whether you're questioning your relationship or the sense of losing who you are in it.

I want you to consider the internal sense of loss you may feel when you don't know what to do next, what you want, and who you are.

You'll learn about the two things that happen when you question yourself.

What we discuss:

• The internal sense of loss.
• The questions to ask yourself
• Is this it...is this all there is?
• The ability to breathe again moment.
• What is this all I want? Common questions people ask in relationships.
• The difference between you and other people.

Let's connect at
IG and FB: @DrKristieOverstret

Ready to talk all things sex and intimacy? You're in the right place because this episode is packed with all of your burning questions. This is an excerpt from my interview with Josey and Alexa from their podcast Chasing Alignment. We had such an incredible conversation I had to share it with you here. From common questions I answer to everything you want to know about pleasure, we cover it in this interview. Be sure to also check out Chasing Alignment, where Alexa and Josey aren't afraid of the messy conversations and everything in-between.

If your a mom or your partner is, don't miss this episode. We'll talk about how to Get It Together with certified parenting coach Eirene Hiedelberger. She is also the president & CEO of GIT Mom, a full-service parent coaching firm dedicated to helping Moms “Get It Together.” Her system is the only system that focuses on the mom, rather than the kids, allowing moms to give their children the parenting they need so they have time to do the activities they most enjoy!

She assists moms with every type of parenting issue, such as sleep training, scheduling, returning back to work, and teaching kids the value of listening and respecting others; all with the ultimate goal of empowering moms to be happy, confident, guilt-free parents. Because if mama isn’t happy, then no one is!

We discuss:
- her journey of figuring out how to keep her individual life outside of being a mom
- how to not lose herself or her relationship as a parent
- what most mom's struggle with and how to change it
- how she and her husband keep their relationship healthy

Do you ever feel not good enough or disconnected from your physical self? In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth Tripp, the owner and founder of Live Life By Your Design, a premium coaching practice that guides entrepreneurs, visionaries, coaches, and healers to be empowered to build lifestyles they love. She teaches her clients, using her gifts and the lessons she has learned from her own personal soul’s journey, that the secret to creating a lifestyle you love begins with loving the body you’re in.

We discuss:
- her journey to find acceptance of herself and her body after her relationship ended
- how powerful our view of our body affects our relationship with ourselves and others
- how you can support your partner if they struggle with their body image
- tips to improve our view of our bodies

When did relationships get so complicated? Mostly it's our fear, insecurities, and worry that makes them overwhelming...until today. In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 requirements of a healthy relationship. If you want a simple plan to get your relationship or future relationship in shape, don't miss this one.

Ever been curious about open relationships or ethical non-monogamy? In this week's episode, Gabrielle Smith shares what you need to know about ethical non-monogamy, her journey, and what most people get wrong about opening up their relationships. Regardless of the kind of relationship you have or want in the future you'll find our chat interesting.

If you're ready to be inspired and empowered, Kristie Dean is the girl you want to hear from. As a mom, wife, professional photographer, holistic health coach, community builder, and founder of The Soul Project, Inc., Kristie keep's inspiring people on the daily. Kristie is passionate about providing safe spaces for women to be truly seen and heard. It is her great honor to help women better understand themselves, connect to their truth, find power in their voice and let go of the shame that holds them back so they can grow into their most empowered self and unveil their innate value. In this episode we discuss not feeling enough, insecurities, being vulnerable, and making an impact. If you're ready to step into your truth and power, you're not going to want to miss this one.

Have you or your partner experienced pain during sex? How about incontinence, leakage, or tightness that you're too embarrassed to talk to you doctor about? I have been a huge proponent of using pelvic floor physical therapy for clients who are struggling with these issues that aren't talked about. In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Krystyna Holland a physical therapist who specializes in the provision of trauma-informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. We discuss what is pelvic floor PT, what to expect at a first appointment, how it helps many issues you wouldn't think about, the stigma of talking about sex with your doctor, dilators, and much more.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athlete and UFC superstar? Then you're not going to want to miss this episode where I chat Ashlee Evans-Smith; you may know her as Rebel Girl. She is a world-class athlete, UFC fighter, and MMA artist. Ashlee is a force to be reckoned with physically, intellectually, and creatively. She grew up in a small town, was the only girl on the boy’s wrestling team, she was a college wrestler, and mass communication major. She went through her own journey of trials and tribulations to figure out her life as she developed her athletic career.

From juvenile detention facility for assault with a deadly weapon – she had stabbed a classmate while intoxicated. This almost ruined the opportunities she had created for herself through athletics and academics. She became a model college student for four years and graduated with four years sobriety.

After her college career she started drinking again and dealt with alcoholism throughout her sports career. Through her work with mentors, coaches, and teams, she went pro after 9 amateur fights and she took off!

She is (6-5) overall & looking to fight her way back into the rankings. Once ranked as high as #11 in the world, she knows the top is only a few wins away. She looks forward to building her fight record, moving up the ranks & earning a title shot to get to where she knows she belongs; champion of the world.

Now sober, she appreciates where her life has taken her and hopes that she can help others not make mistakes that she’s made in the past. She’d love to leave this world a better place by inspiring people with her own stories as well as helping others open up about theirs. She is doing this with her new podcast, “Sex And Violence With Rebel Girl” where she interviews high-level fighters, as well as other experts in their fields, about their personal stories of love, romance, and sexual experiences.

You’re going to be inspired by how Ashlee has dealt with her share of struggles along the way. She comes from a family of drug abusers & became an alcoholic at an early age. She shares how she struggled off and on with this until the age of 32 and how she is now creating the life and relationships she deserves.

Get ready to be inspired and educated by the one and only Ross Victory. Yep, it's Ross from back in episode 35 (https://drkristieoverstreet.com/podcast/35-remembering-those-weve-lost-with-ross-victory/) and today he's back at it sharing his journey of how his sexual identify has influenced his creativity. Ross is a singer/songwriter-turned-author from Los Angeles. Ross’s creative output is broad through Urban Adult Contemporary music and literature, writing non-fiction and thematic novelettes. He began publishing books, audiobooks, and music independently in 2019. Ross is best known for his breakthrough father-son memoir book set, Views from the Cockpit and Panorama, and his unique vocal texture. Don't miss our discussion on bisexual visibility, navigating family relationships, and what it means to be true to yourself.

Ready to date smarter and not harder or do you have that friend that's constantly asking you what to do in their dating life? Get ready to hear how dating in the pandemic has changed the way we connect. In this episode, I chat with Zach Schleien, Co-founder/CEO of the video speed dating app, Filter Off (www.getfilteroff.com). You're going to love our conversation about how this app will change the dating world forever. Gone are the days of swiping, ghosting, and being surprised when you meet someone in person and they look nothing like their picture. No more filters or BS, with this app. An authentic connection awaits, if you're ready to change how you view dating.

Is true love a reason to be monogamous?

What happens when a relationship ends? If we think there's only one person for us, what would happen if they died?

What if we ended our relationship with them? Why did those connections end? Does that mean the relationship meant nothing?

In this episode, we're talking with Stephanie Sellars,a writer, filmmaker and performer who holds an MFA from Columbia University School of the Arts and Bennington writing seminars. Her films have won awards and screened at many festivals. Lust, Life, Love was released by 1091 pictures on various platforms and she can also be heard seen on Spotify and her jazz album Girl Who Loves.

You're going to take away so many interesting things from today's episode about the film based on Stephanie's personal experiences with her own polyamorous relationships.

What we discuss:

• True love and monogamy
• Stephanie's journey to polyamory
• The process of coming to terms with polyamorous relationships
• Finding the authenticity of the film
• Balancing acting and producer roles
• True love and monogamy
• The importance of self-care and self-awareness.
• Stephanie's idea of "There’s no such thing as the one"
• The importance of communication and boundaries
• What to take away from Lust Life Love

Lust Life Love Trailer
Lust Life Love (2021) | Official Trailer
IG @the_stephanieSellars

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Anxiety, depression, and stress are just a few things that women experience as moms. In this episode, I'm chatting with Bethany Amatucci who has been on a road paved with life changing events and self-growth opportunities. Her unique and inspiring journey has now blossomed to a leader in the industry, supporting women and moms to become the most authentic and empowered version of themselves. She is a wife, mother of 3, and an entrepreneur in the business of life herself and leads by example on the home front and with her community. Bethany has made it her mission to help anxious women overcome fear and find the confidence to start living free and courageous lives. Don't miss our conversation about remaining an individual regardless of the number of roles you play in life.

Do you ever feel defined by your past or feel that you don't have what it takes to reach your goals? Get ready to change your thoughts and align your mindset. In this episode, I chat with Will Moore, a serial entrepreneur, speaker, host, life coach, and happiness expert. After exiting his delivery startup for $323 mil in 2019, he made it his mission to solve what he sees as the #1 problem facing humans today: Science and Tech are advancing faster than our knowledge can responsibly manage, leading to a steady decrease in happiness. We discuss changing your mindset, the 5 core values we need in our life to achieve our goals, and how focusing on what's possible can improve every one of our relationships.

Do you ever wonder how your inner child shows up in your adult relationships? We all have experienced childhood and each person's experiences are unique. In this episode Sharon Land, holistic psychotherapist, spiritualist and intuitive, shares how we can begin to work on our inner child in order to fully embrace our true selves. From quantum metaphysics to tending to your inner child, you'll learn how to start doing the world today to heal your soul.

Have you ever felt 'obsessed' with your partner and/or relationship issues? In this episode anxiety expert Nathan Peterson shares everything you have ever wanted to know about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and how it impacts our relationships. We talk in detail about Relationship OCD and how it is different than feeling anxious about our relationships. You'll learn tips and strategies to decrease your anxiety and focus on being more present in the moment.

In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom of The Optimal Body (www.docjenfit.com/podcast) podcast interview me for their show. We cover, how to take ownership of what happens in your relationships, how to open up to your partner about topics that may be hard to discuss for you, what intimacy means, and the stigma associated with it.

We cover how to deal with hard conversations and how Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom's past relationships affect their current one. We also discuss my work in transgender healthcare, what healthcare providers can do to be more exclusive. Don't miss this episode where we're making talking about sex easier for everyone.

So, you've been cheated on or you're the one who cheated and wondering how to repair trust. In this episode, I’m covering what to do if you find out your partner is cheating on you, how to decide if you should leave or stay in the relationship, and my go-to tips on repairing trust.

After working with 1000s of clients you can imagine, I’ve had many individuals and couples who have either been cheated on and/or are the cheater, some relationships have been repaired and others chose to part ways. Every relationship is different but there are several commonalities with cheating and repairing trust which is what I’m sharing with you today.

We made it into the new year and there's never a better time than now, to focus on improving your connection with yourself and others. Let's kick off the year by focusing on intimacy (a.k.a. connection) in your relationships.

The three biggest struggles in relationships is communication, sex, and finances, so there's no surprise these topics are really hard to discuss. In this episode, I'm sharing my tips that will help you get more comfortable discussing sex in your relationship.

Get ready to learn how to:
Why is sex so hard to talk about?
Barriers that can prevent you from talking about sex
Tips on how to discuss your concerns and desires in your relationship

Don't miss the homework at the end of the episode.

Today, I'm chatting with Kevin Nahai, speaker, and coach. He and I connected and once I heard his story I knew I had to have him on the show. From dealing with a chronic disease to depression, disordered eating, and toxic relationships, he has been able to transform his life, overcome his challenges, and now helps people do the same with his tips and strategies.

Here are a few topics we cover:

- Dealing with multiple challenges as a kid, teen, young adult, and adult as well as how he overcame them
-The most difficult challenges he has overcome
-Tips to improve self-esteem
-How the pandemic has changed dating and relationships forever
-What most people get wrong about sex

You're not going to want to miss this one!

With all the craziness, stress, and chaos of 2020, it’s easy to forget what’s most important...which is the people in our lives that we love and cherish.

I don’t know about you but I’m extremely fortunate to have my family and friends still with me here today. I also have many people in my life that have passed away and any day but especially the holidays is tough.

But life keeps going and we deal with loss in different ways. It’s our resilience and motivation to keep putting one foot in front of the other that keeps us going.

I know you may be out there listening and experiencing a similar loss, especially around the holidays. That’s why I wanted to have Rachel Braunshweiger on the show. She is a mom, blogger, lifestyle influencer, podcast host, and award-winning entrepreneur. At thirty-six years old, Rachael endured the unthinkable when her husband, Jordan, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Over the next five years, she was Jordan’s primary caregiver, traveling far and wide in search of treatments for this horrific disease. In the fall of 2019, Jordan lost his courageous battle, and Rachael was forced to start over. With the need to be resilient, especially for her two young daughters, Rachael turned the profound loss into hope and made overcoming adversity her life’s mission.

Determined to help women starting over find happiness, Rachael turned to Instagram and her successful blog, Guts & Gloss to empower others. Her most recent outlet is her new podcast “Seasoned & Blended” which Rachael co-hosts with her finance, Adam Potash. On the podcast, the newly-engaged couple discusses their blended family (6 kids in total!), divorce, loss, health, and of course embracing life’s many different chapters.

Do you ever get in your own way when it comes to what's best for you? You and I, because we’re human, have a tendency to get in our own way. Meaning, we’re going along, things are going okay and we say or do something that sets us back. Whether it’s to our partner or ourselves, whether it’s a slip up, a screw up, or self-sabotage.

Most of the time stress is the culprit that leads us to these. In today's episode, I'm sharing how we can live our life as a whole person, how stress gets in the way of each area of our life, how it affects those around us, and how you can build up the different parts of yourself to achieve the balance you’re looking for.

How's your relationship with your mother?

Do you need to set up boundaries with your mom?

There are a lot of problems that can arise in relationships with parents. Depending on how well that relationship is going, there can come a time when you really need to consider how it's impacting you, your family, and others close to you.

My guest today is Abbey William a behavioral health therapist who provides families with professional assistance and writes and speaks on various parenting and mental health-related topics. She puts so much work into addressing generational trauma, exhaustion, and difficulties related to parenting identity. She is dedicated to connecting with, empowering, and supporting parents in all stages of motherhood.

In this episode, we talk about her own experience, her identity as a mother, and the loneliness that results from unhealthy relationships. Additionally, when is the best time to put a parent on "no contact" if necessary, how we set boundaries, and much more.


What we discuss:

• What led Abbey to social work and motherhood
• Abbey’s passion to help moms feel less alone.
• Loneliness pockets in motherhood.
• The estrangement project.
• Going no contact with a parent.
• Dealing with the messaging from society about motherhood.
• The healing journey is hard and painful.
• Coming home to yourself and honoring yourself.
• You do not have to feel guilty for walking away.

Abbey Williams
https://youthemother.com/
https://www.instagram.com/youthemother/

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In today's episode, I'm helping you tackle the connection between your inner critic and intimacy. Specifically, how your inner critic is connected to emotional and physical intimacy. You'll learn the differences in emotional and physical intimacy, how messages you receive become your self-talk, and how you can make your inner critic work for you versus against you. Don't miss this episode and a homework assignment that will help you re-write your inner narrative.

We’re right in the middle of the holidays and there’s no better time than now to talk about personal change especially around being our healthiest self. Mind and body. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Christina Carlyle about our bodies, minds, and how we can actively make changes in our lives.

Christina is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Mindset, Fitness & Health Coach.  After healing multiple health problems, getting off seven medications, & losing 40 pounds, Christina is passionate about getting people happy, healthy, and fit with science-backed nutrition & training strategies.

Join us for a discussion about our mind, bodies, and souls as it relates to self-change. From self-sabotage to lifestyle changes, you'll take away tips that have worked for Christina and will work for you.

Have you ever felt sorry for yourself or struggled to be grateful? In this episode, Dr. Kristie chats with Liane Chong, author of Hope Inspires Strength. Lianne shares her journey of loss, heartache, and continued motivation to keep putting one foot in front of the other. From the loss of her father, taking care of her disabled mother, and parents her special needs child, Lianne's journey will inspire you to stay hopeful and inspired even on your darkest day.

In today's show, I’m sharing with you the seven things about differences in sexual desires you need to know. I’m giving you lots of homework so get ready. So many of us at different times in our relationships struggle with differences in sexual desire. Our partner wants sex more than us or we want sex more than our partner. Maybe you’re asking yourself what’s wrong with me...or what’s wrong with them. Join me as I break down sexual desire, arousal, desire differences, emotional versus sexual intimacy, dealing with rejection, and your sexual buffet.

Communication can make or break a relationship. So I’m sharing 9 quick tips on how you can be a better communicator. Being able to communicate your wants, needs, and desires, will lead you to see an improvement in trust in your relationship. With an increase in trust, comes a better intimate connection. From holding space during a conflict to not personalizing everything your partner says, you'll feel more connected through these strategies. Whether you’re currently in a relationship or have plans for one in the future, you need to put these tips into place today.

What can our relationships tell us about ourselves?

In this episode, Dr. Kristie is interviewed by Krati Mehra, host of the Beyond the Goals podcast, about the differences between toxic and healthy relationships. We cover a variety of topics ranging from –

What a healthy relationship looks like and how we can perform regular relationship audits

The signs of a toxic relationship and how to avoid getting trapped into one

Relationships for people with mental health issues

Character traits typical to people who constantly fall victim to toxicity in their relationship

How men and women create a safe space that goes beyond the conventional gender roles

How to not turn your partner into a crutch

How to openly and effectively communicate issues

When to approach a relationship counselor

3 elements of a healthy relationship

Don’t miss this special episode to learn from Krati’s experiences and discover some strategies on how to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Do you ever feel disconnected from life? Does fear keep you feeling stuck and not growing? Don't miss my chat with Monica Berg, international speaker and spiritual thought leader. Monica is a self-proclaimed "Change Junkie" and a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences.

In this episode, we discuss Monica's journey of finding herself and overcoming an eating disorder. She shares how her focus on inner work has allowed her to grow in ways she always hoped was possible. We discuss her book Rethink Love and how it helps people improve their relationships. She also shares how kabbalah has influenced her writing and her relationship. If you want to feel empowered, uplifted, and inspired, don't miss this episode.

Have you ever experienced professional failure or felt like giving up? Don't miss this episode where I'm chatting with Halle Simpson, coach, trainer, and speaker. Halle shares her journey of growing up with a mom who battled depression, which gave her the experience of quickly becoming independent. She took her experience and the grit she gained from a 20 year career in sales and leadership development to create her own professional transition. We discuss finding possibilities, opportunities, being an entrepreneur, failure, gratitude, permission to say no, and the one thing you need to do today to live your best life. Don't miss this episode on how to navigate your career and personal self.

Have you ever wondered how your sexual self changes over time? In this episode, Dr. Amy Killen, anti-aging, and a regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization, aesthetics, and longevity medicine shares her insight in sexual longevity. As a board-certified emergency medicine physician with ten years of ER experience, she saw the impact of unchecked, chronic disease, and disability from the front lines before transitioning to anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Join us for a discussion on optimal sexual health, how hormones affect our libido, new treatments for sexual optimization, and the power of stem cells.

Have you ever struggled with figuring out what you need? Does your guilt get in the way of discussing your needs? We all have needs and wants for ourselves as well as in our relationships. Knowing our needs and speaking up for them is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Don’t worry if you’re struggling, I’m going to walk you through my 5 steps to help you figure out your needs without the guilt.

Get ready to explore who you are, your needs, and how to give yourself permission to take action in this episode.

The voice in the back of our heads, which troubles 70% of individuals, is mental chatter. And it results from having low self-esteem.

They developed a negative acceptance of themselves as well as a lack of a positive inner voice. This 70% number is significantly lower since I believe that more individuals battle with that mental chatter.

In this episode, we'll discuss the distinction between your inner critic and your inner voice, also known as your inner direction. Some individuals refer to this inner voice as their gut feeling or intuition, while others call it their inner critic.

We'll also look into several scenarios in which you might notice the differences and discuss the method for doing so. I will also share tips that work well for me.

What we discuss:

• Mental chatter and the inner critic.
• Separating the inner critic and inner voice.
• Loud inner critic vs. compassionate inner guidance.
• How to deal with the inner critic?
• Comparing yourself to others, social media and personalization.
• Should statements and labeling.
• Nurturing your inner guidance and inner critic.
• Journaling
• How to turn down your inner critic.

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