THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW

Ep. 140. Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D. & Sonya Looney: Navigating Relationships with Effective Communication and Realistic Expectations


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Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, an assistant professor at Brown University, former co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock, and a mother of three. Her academic research revolves around the intersection of relationship problems and mental health conditions.  Her unique approach blends ancient Eastern philosophy with scientifically backed practices, helping individuals and couples manage work, parenting, and marriage more effectively.  Yael’s highly-recommended book is WORK, PARENT, THRIVE.


Sonya Looney is a coach, athlete, writer, mom, and podcaster. Sonya’s results as a professional mountain biker include wins at the 24-Hour World Championship, 24-Hour National Championship, Breck Epic Stage Race, Yak Attack Stage Race, Brasil Ride Stage Race, and many more.  Her excellent podcast is The Sonya Looney Show, and she’s working hard on a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.


YAEL’S KEY RELATIONSHIP TAKEAWAYS:

  • Manage Expectations: Learn to appreciate the limits of what one person can provide.
  • Effective Communication: Open, honest, and empathetic communication is the cornerstone of healthy relationships.
  • Reaching Toward Acceptance: Find out why Yael believes “acceptance paves the way for change”
  • Overcoming Overwhelm: How to identify what truly matters and do less to reduce stress in your life and relationships.
  • How to Prioritize Love: Can personal growth and self-improvement strategies change the way we exist in relationships?

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Check out these other episodes:
Ep. 110 Sonya Looney and Edward Park
Ep. 112 Sonya Looney and Travis
Ep. 119 Sonya Looney and Kara Goucher 

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