In this podcast episode, Brenda and Karin Calde have a conversation about relationships, therapy, coaching, and personal growth. Karin is a former therapist and current relationship coach, specializing in helping women struggling in their romantic relationships. Karin discusses her transition from therapy to coaching and the focus of her podcast, "Love is Us," which explores various aspects of relationships.

They talk about the difference between therapy and coaching, and the importance of discernment when seeking help. They talked about the possibility of seeing both a therapist and a coach concurrently. The conversation then shifts to relationships, with Karin sharing advice on healthy relationship habits and applying them to dating. They also touch on the topic of sexual desire and communication in relationships. 

Karin is an IFS-Informed Relationship Coach. She works with individuals and couples who want to break old relationship patterns and create more joyful connections with one another and with themselves. She has a special interest in helping individuals who feel stuck in their relationships and/or have partners who don’t want to join them in couple coaching. In 2010, Karin earned her PhD. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco and has completed a number of post-graduate courses and certifications to supplement her work, such as in hypnosis, sex and intimacy, a coaching program, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and more. In her free time she enjoys hiking, gardening, and singing in an 80’s girl-wave cover band.

IG: @theloveandconnectioncoach

TikTok: @loveandconnectioncoach

Website: www.drcalde.com

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