Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships

#227: You Can’t Keep Going Like This: What to Do When You’re Emotionally Flatlining


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Have you ever had that quiet, sinking feeling… the one in your gut that whispers something’s off? Nothing’s exploded. Nothing’s “wrong.”

But deep down, you know, this version of your relationship, your life, even yourself? It doesn’t quite fit anymore. And you’re just dancing through the motions, hoping no one notices the smoke.

You’re not alone. In this raw, behind-the-scenes episode of Love Shack Live, we’re turning the mic inward to talk about the moment before the moment, when something big needs to change, but you haven’t found the words yet.

This time, it wasn’t our relationships that needed a reset… It was our entire brand.

💥 What happens when you outgrow something that used to feel like home?

💬 How do you bring it up, especially when the people you need to say it to are your parents and business partners?

And maybe more importantly:

👉 What can this teach you about the patterns we fall into in relationships, when we tweak the symptoms instead of naming the truth?

Whether you're quietly questioning your relationship, your role, or your next right step, this episode will help you:

  • Recognize the signs of emotional flatlining (in yourself or your partner)
  • Understand why timing is never perfect, but the truth still matters
  • Learn the relational skill that lets you speak up without blowing everything up

So if you’ve been stuck in a slow dance with something you’ve outgrown, this conversation might just be your turning point.

🎧 Press play to hear how one “I hate our website” moment turned into a rebrand, a family reckoning, and a reminder that honesty (even messy honesty) is the first step to everything better.

Timestamps: 
01:49 The Big Reveal: Rebranding Announcement
03:04 Initial Reactions and Concerns
04:00 The Turning Point: Embracing Change
05:11 The Emotional Impact of Change
06:21 Navigating Family Dynamics
07:53 The Importance of Honest Communication
09:51 The Broader Implications of Change
12:07 The Journey of Rebranding
13:00 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
19:45 The Unexpected Benefits of Change
24:24 Trusting the Process
25:13 Navigating Relationship Nuances
26:29 Starting Difficult Conversations
28:04 Receiving Unexpected News
29:47 Emotional Skills for Rebranding
31:03 Challenges of Creative Work
40:54 The Importance of Community
43:16 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

🎯 Want to go deeper?

  • Take the $9 Self-Assessment here: https://stacibartley.com/separation-survival-kit/space-communication-playbook/
  • Start the 30-Day Roadmap and stop spiraling: https://stacibartley.com/self-paced/30-day-roadmap
  • Get community support inside the Better Love Club (available as an add-on with the roadmap)

This episode is your first emotional pushup rep toward better communication. It starts here, with you.

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Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their RelationshipsBy Staci Bartley, Relationship Expert

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