In this episode the Alston's chaat about financial literacy in a relationship and the importance of being like-minded when it comes to all things relating to money. There’s no one stingier than a person with a coin lol. Those “$$ bills y’all” can have even those people full of love turn into people of hate and resentment. It is completely normal for couples to encounter issues around money no matter if you have too much or too little of it if you are not on the same page with your partner when it comes to money you are both heading upstream without a paddle. Come C.H.A.A.T with us about the different ways to jointly handle money in your relationship to reduce stress and increase financial security while ensuring all your needs are met! 

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In this episode the Alston’s chaat about how trauma can affect your relationship. Past trauma, hurt, guilt, or abuse can have a major effect on how you engage with your spouse due to not fully processing the trauma to begin with. Unprocessed trauma can affect not only one’s brain but how one may react to certain situations. It refers itself to PTSD (Post Traumatic Disorder) where your body is in fight, flight or freeze mode majority of the time which sends one off the rails when reacting to the environment or situation. Come chaat with us to hear how unprocessed trauma can and will affect a relationship if left untreated. 

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In this episode the Alston’s chaat about the multifaceted nature of love! We all know Love is patient and Love is kind…however, it can be and is so much more than just those things. Just as a chameleons’ instinct is to change and adapt to its environment, love also changes and adapts to those who embody it, who experience it, and those who long for it. Love is surely not just black and white it is an array of beauty and color. Come Chaat with us about the world wind that is love, all that love is, and all that it can be.  

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In this episode of the Alston’s C.H.A.A.T. about how spending quality alone can help you discover what it is that you value in any relationship to come. Being alone has its benefits, it gives you time to reflect on past relationships and gives you time to set clear values and boundaries about what you want in your next relationship, if that's what you desire. It also comes with challenges, wanting to be with someone and ultimately not being ready poses the risk of you rushing into a relationship too soon that you may not be fully prepared for! Come C.H.A.A.T. with us about how being alone is healthy and is a vital step to take in the discovery of what you truly want in and out of a successful relationship.

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In this episode of the Alston’s C.H.A.A.T about how we navigated our way of being married at 23 years old, we were questioned by many as to why we were getting married so young, but if you ask us, it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Age has nothing to do with a successful marriage, passion, love, shared vision, and commitment speak to longevity. Come C.H.A.A.T. with us about our experience of being young and married.

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In this episode the Alston’s C.H.A.A.T about how often in relationships, people tend to take on a lot of responsibility, we like to call this superhero syndrome. If you feel like the weight of the relationship is on your shoulders you may be suffering from superhero syndrome. No matter if it’s self-induced or forced upon you, left untreated can lead to high stress, lack of communication, and even worse burn out. Come C.H.A.A.T with us about how superhero syndrome can be your kryptonite. 

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Description: In this episode the Alston’s C.H.A.A.T about being able to trust your partner to represent you when you aren’t present. Would you feel comfortable with your partner speaking on your behalf? Sometimes we are scheduled to all sorts of events, from family gatherings, business engagements, even kids’ playdates, in which one of us can’t attend however, we know that if either one of us aren’t in the room that the other will be well represented. Come C.H.A.A.T with us as we discuss how even divided, we are united!

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In this episode the Alston’s CHAAT about a simple approach on how to navigate emotions while addressing conflict. In part three of the conflict series we will explore T.H.I.N.K, our interpretation on how to navigate the steps discussed in episode two of the conflict series "S.P.I.R.I.T". We will also discuss how we used all of these techniques to get through conflict in our marriage. We all understand the term think before you speak, but how many of us do it? Come C.H.A.A.T with us as we discuss how we do it!

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 In this episode the Alston’s CHAAT about how to address conflict. By using the Acronym S.P.I.R.I.T couples can successfully navigate through situations causing conflict within their relationship while also realizing that the conflict is an attack to the spirit and not the person, the ego along with pride can make conflict turn for the worst. Come C.H.A.A.T with us!

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In this episode the Alston’s C.H.A.A.T about the importance of conflict. Many people view conflict as a negative however there are multiple benefits to conflict in a relationship. Sounds crazy right…Yea we know!! Explore with us as we explain why the one thing couples do their best to avoid is the very thing they need to sustain consistent positive growth. Come C.H.A.A.T with us about how your relationship can Grow Through Conflict! 

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