When you’re passionate about personal growth, it can feel frustrating if your partner isn’t on the same page. Many growth-minded people unknowingly make a mistake that actually pushes their partner away, sabotaging the very connection they want to build.

In this powerful conversation with women’s empowerment coach Adam Hudson, we explore what happens when one person in a relationship is growing and the other isn’t, why trying to “coach” or “fix” your partner doesn’t work, and the simple shift that creates real closeness instead.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why growth in relationships often feels uneven (and how to navigate it)
• The #1 mistake that creates distance instead of connection
• How to balance compassion with clear boundaries
• Practical shifts that build deeper understanding and trust
• Why love thrives on acceptance, not control

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner pulls away the more you try to help, this episode will show you a better way to connect.

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Raffaela Marie is a leading coach in holistic healing from chronic skin picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). Through her skin picking podcast, social media, and coaching programs, she provides guidance for high-achieving women and others seeking recovery from skin picking. Her approach goes beyond surface fixes, focusing on the root causes of BFRBs, emotional healing, and holistic recovery.

Listeners and clients learn strategies for overcoming skin picking, reducing urges, building resilience, and creating lasting freedom from body-focused repetitive behaviours. By combining tools for confidence, authenticity, and emotional w...