Boundaries are meant to protect and nurture our relationships—but what if the way we’ve learned to use them is actually doing the opposite?

Most of us were never taught how to set healthy, flexible boundaries.

Instead, we either avoid them to keep the peace or enforce them so rigidly that we shut people out.

The result?

Resentment, isolation, or disconnect in the very relationships we’re trying to protect.

In this week’s podcast episode, “5 Boundary Myths That Hurt Relationships”, I break down five common but sneaky misconceptions about boundaries that can quietly erode trust, intimacy, and connection.

I share how I personally navigated two extremes—growing up with almost no boundaries and later encountering overly rigid ones—and how I found a balanced, compassionate middle path.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• Why “boundaries are a last resort” is a dangerous idea
• How expecting others to honor your boundaries might backfire
• Why being a “people pleaser” isn’t an identity—and how to shift it
• What boundaries actually are for (hint: not just for others)

Whether your boundaries feel too loose or too tight, this episode will help you reframe them in a way that truly supports mutual respect and connection.

Hope you find it as helpful to hear as it was for me to share.

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

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Let me ask you something:

How secure do you feel in your closest relationships? 

Do you find it easy to trust, open up, and rely on others—or do you sometimes feel anxious, distant, or afraid of being too much?

The way we attach to our partners, friends, or even children often stems from patterns we developed long before we were aware of them.

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding how we connect with others—attachment theory—and how it plays out in our marriages and adult relationships.

From early research in child psychology to the everyday ways we communicate, trust, and love today, this episode will help you recognize your own attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, or fearful) and what it might mean for your relationship patterns.

You’ll also learn 5 key skill sets that define secure attachment—and how to develop them, even if you’ve struggled with insecurity in the past.

Listen now – and take the first step toward more grounded, healthy connection.

Whether you're in a relationship, hoping to be in one, or reflecting on past ones, this conversation can shift how you show up for yourself and the people you love.

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

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Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same emotional loops—frustrated, overwhelmed, reactive—no matter how hard you try to change?

Maybe you keep having the same arguments, falling into the same habits, or shutting down when things get hard… even though you know better.

It’s not because you’re broken—it’s because your emotional wiring is following an old script.

In this week's episode, I’m sharing The Emotional Freedom Formula—a powerful 7-step framework that blends science-backed tools from CBT, DBT, trauma healing, and identity work to help you:

• Understand why you feel the way you do
• Identify the hidden identity and beliefs shaping your reactions
• Take back control and respond from a place of freedom, not habit

I also share a story (shoutout to Judy Hopps from Zootopia) that shows just how quickly shifting identity can shift behavior—even in a 3-year-old.

 Listen to the Episode NOW!

This is the exact process we teach inside our Mastery membership, and it’s been a game-changer for so many. I can’t wait for you to try it.

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

What if I told you that one key ingredient — secure attachment — can shape everything from your child’s ability to manage stress… to their future friendships, romantic relationships, and even leadership skills?

In this week’s podcast episode, "How to Raise a Secure and Happy Child," I break down what secure attachment really means, why it’s so powerful, and how you can foster it — even if you didn’t grow up with it yourself.

Here’s a peek at what you’ll learn:

✔️ The 3 core functions of secure attachment

✔️ The “4 S’s” every child needs: Safe, Seen, Soothed, and Secure

✔️ Why perfection isn’t the goal — and what really matters instead

✔️ How to break intergenerational cycles and build a new legacy

✔️ The difference between "attachment parenting" and true emotional attunement

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply someone passionate about healing and connection, this episode offers practical, heartfelt insight you can use right away.

🎧 Listen now!

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

Are You Reacting or Processing? Here's The Truth About Emotional Maturity👇

We’ve all been there—overwhelmed, frustrated, or quietly disappointed—and unsure how to deal with what we’re feeling.

Maybe you find yourself snapping at someone you love.

Or shutting down and avoiding the conversation altogether.

Or numbing out with work, scrolling, or a glass of wine at the end of the day.

It’s not that we want to handle emotions this way—we just haven’t always been taught another path.

In this week’s podcast episode, we’ll break down three common signs of emotional immaturity—and what it actually looks like to respond with emotional wisdom instead.

We’ll talk about:

• Why emotional immaturity is like holding a beach ball underwater
• The difference between emotions and feelings (yes, there is one!)
• The 3 ways we tend to avoid emotions: reacting, resisting, and distracting
• A better way to process feelings—without hurting yourself or others

And as I always say:

“It is always helpful to express your anger, but reaction is not a mature expression of our anger.”

If you’ve ever wished for a more grounded, compassionate way to navigate your emotional life—this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in now and take the first step toward emotional maturity, one breath at a time.

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

How often do we walk away from conversations feeling more misunderstood than when you started? 

It happens to the best of us—and the root cause is usually communication.In this episode, I'll share the 4 Conscious Communication Tools that have transformed not only my relationships but those of thousands of my friends and clients around the world.

Whether you’re navigating conversations with your partner, your child, your team—or even your inner critic—this framework will give you a roadmap for deeper connection, clarity, and healing.

Here’s what you’ll learn in the episode:

• A personal story about miscommunication (and blowing your own whistle!)

• Why conversations go wrong—and what to do instead

• The 4 C’s framework that will change the way you relate forever:

1. Context: How to enter every conversation with a clear and helpful intention
2. Clarity: The secret to helping someone feel truly understood
3. Compassion: A simple way to leave people feeling encouraged—not defensive
4. Cure: What actually works when it comes to finding new, lasting solutions

• What to do when someone comes at you with blame, anger, or complaints

• How to co-create outcomes that actually reflect both people’s needs

This episode is packed with real-life examples and actionable tools you can apply immediately—even to the hardest conversations.

If communication is the foundation of every great relationship, this is your blueprint.

👉 Listen NOW!

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

By the time we hit 30, every one of us has experienced some form of trauma — whether it’s a “big T” or a series of quiet, persistent “little t’s.” But most of us are never taught how to recognize its hidden impact on our minds, our bodies, or our relationships.

That’s why I created this week’s podcast episode, where I walk you through:

• The 3 key areas where hidden trauma shows up — mind, body, and behavior

• How to recognize it in yourself and others

• And 6 powerful tools you can begin using right now to start the healing process

One of the most transformative tools I talk about is somatic healing — learning how to reconnect with your body in gentle and effective ways.

If you're curious about going deeper, our program Resilience 360 offers somatic-based tools and guided practices that have helped so many people reclaim their calm, clarity, and confidence after trauma.

Listen to the episode NOW!

Healing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Sometimes, it just starts with understanding what’s going on underneath the surface — and knowing you don’t have to face it alone.

So if you've ever felt stuck in unexplainable patterns, struggled to trust, or sensed a heaviness in your body that doesn't go away — this episode is for you.

Healing doesn't happen all at once. But it does begin with awareness.

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

Let’s get real: Stress isn’t going anywhere. Life is full of deadlines, difficult conversations, and moments that make our hearts race.

That’s normal.

But chronic stress—the kind that never quite shuts off—can slowly chip away at your physical health, your mental clarity, and your relationships.

In this episode, I'll share with you a powerful 60-second breathing technique that can be used in the middle of a stressful situation to calm your nervous system—without having to step away from life.

Because you can’t escape stress—but you can stop it from running your life.

 In this short and practical episode, you’ll learn:

• Why stress isn't the enemy (but chronic stress is)
• The science behind your body’s incomplete stress response
• What wild animals can teach us about emotional recovery
• A quick, research-backed breathing technique called the physiological sigh that helps release trapped tension—instantly

Whether you're in a meeting, stuck in traffic, or having a hard conversation—you can do this technique right then and there. It’s simple, science-backed, and surprisingly effective.

 Ready to feel more calm and in control—without needing to meditate for 20 minutes? 

 Listen to the episode NOW!

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

You know that argument you’ve had 27 times—the one where you both say the same things, take the same positions, and walk away just as frustrated?

Yeah, we’re talking about that one.

But what if the way you’ve been taught to communicate... is only half the story?

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re diving into one of the most requested (and needed!) topics: How to navigate conversations when the other person doesn’t have the tools or interest to meet you halfway.

Yes, exactly —without needing the other person to do anything differently.

If you stick for this episode you’ll learn:

• 🧠 Why your usual conversations keep going in circles
•  🗺️How to set a new “context” that anchors you when things get tense
•  ⚒️The one skill that can instantly shift the tone (spoiler: it’s not what you say)

This one’s a game changer—hit play and take notes. It might just shift how you show up in every relationship.

 Listen now!

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun

Do you ever wish you could walk into any room, any conversation, or any challenge with unshakable confidence?

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into a question I get all the time: 

How can I become more confident—even when I feel like I’m not enough, or like I don’t belong?

We often think confidence is about “faking it till you make it” or just trying harder—but true, lasting confidence is deeper than that.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful framework: 

The 4 Types of Confidence 

1.  Emotional Confidence
2. Effort Confidence
3. Skill Confidence
4. Relational Confidence

Whether you’re struggling with people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, or going after your dreams—this episode is for you.

 Listen now!

And if this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts—or your own story. Hit reply, or leave a comment or review.

FREE tools:

• Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-Newsletter

• Need more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun