Connecting Out Loud

Today we're discussing the 9 keys to building a strong, healthy relationship. If you were to think of your relationship as a house, what would it need to be sound? You'd want a solid foundation, good bones, and all of the latest updates. Using Dr. John Gottman's Sound Relationship House Theory, I describe the 9 areas that make a relationship thrive. Take a journey with me and reflect on these categories in your own relationship.
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I want to introduce you to one of the most important people in my life, my husband! What good is a podcast about relationships, if I don't share about my own!? You'll hear Daniel Boyd's reflections on what life is like being married to a therapist. He shares 5 things he's experienced throughout our marriage that he finds valuable to any relationship.  We discuss everything from parenting to communication. This episode was so fun to record and I can't wait to share it with you!
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This episode is close to my heart. Over the years, I've encountered many couples who sought divorce pre-maturely. Yes, there are people walking around who could have saved their marriage who are now divorced. Today, we discuss 5 things every person should do or consider BEFORE taking actionable steps toward divorce. Give your marriage a fighting chance and listen to this episode.
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Download this FREE E-book to read about even MORE things you can do before getting divorced: Important Things to Consider Before Divorce
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Do you desire to connect with your partner on a deeper level? Do connect in a new, fresh way? In this episode, you'll hear about the 2 foundational keys to a conversation that is fruitful and life changing. You also won't look at conflict the same way again.
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You'll leave this episode with ways to recognize signs of trauma, how that plays out within relationship dynamics, and what to do about it. This is helpful whether you're in a committed romantic relationship or in relationship with friends!
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If you've wondered if trauma is impacting your relationships, contact me for a fitting call to discuss how I can help!

We are all familiar with the traditional wedding vows, "For richer and poorer... in sickness and health...". It's easy to look ahead at marriage as a future full of happiness that will avoid any significant trial or hardship. In this episode, Kasia Cuvilier shares about a crisis experienced in her marriage and how she and her husband managed.

Surviving storms is part of the tough stuff of life. It's the tough stuff that can make the simple all the more sweet.
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For more relationship inspiration, check out our latest resource for couples, the Catholic Couples Love Adventure Challenge!

You may be relieved knowing that a "normal" school year lies ahead, but it may not be as easy of a transition as you think. In this episode, I share strategies for going back to school after living through a 1.5 year long pandemic. These will be useful not only to your children, but to yourself.
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Connect with me @boydcounselingservices (Instagram) and @ReginaBoydLMHC (Facebook).

Social media is a huge part of most of our daily lives. How is it affecting your mental health? We're breaking this down by age and discussing social media use and it's connection to depression and addiction.
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To learn more, check out this blog on Teen Mental Health.

This episode is all about what to do if you're in a relationship where one of you experiences mental illness or a mental health diagnosis. You will hear helpful pointers to keep you and your beloved close and on the same page.
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Follow up on Instagram @boydcounselingservices!