Held Together By Fire

In our very first episode, we share what "Held Together By Fire" means to us and why we started this podcast. This isn't couples therapy. It's two people sharing what we're learning, every day, in our own relationship.

Patty talks about fire as the rawness and roughness a relationship moves through to reach the other side, and the sacredness of that union. Mateo breaks the name down: holding is making space for the other person, together is every relationship we're part of, and fire is our greatest teacher, the spark you recognize in someone burning bright.

We get honest about what it feels like to be held, and why it can be so hard to let someone hold you. Patty shares a recent moment of opening a deep wound and feeling received without shame. Mateo tells the story of a cold meal, a simple question, and the resentment that followed, and how taking a pause before sharing turned a charged moment into understanding.

In this episode:

- What being "held" really looks like

- Feeling safe within yourself before you share

- Asking your partner to simply listen

- The "rewind" tool for replaying hard moments

- Six to seven years of blending cultures, families, a business and community life

From our hearts to yours. Share your thoughts and perspectives with us, we'd love to learn from you too.

Hosted by Patty and Mateo.