Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Let’s Talk About RELATIONSHIPS – Building Personal Connections That Last
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Let’s Talk About RELATIONSHIPS – Building Personal Connections That Last
Relationships come in all forms—family, friends, teammates, coworkers, and partners—and every one of them is an experiment. Each interaction teaches us how to connect better, communicate clearly, and care more deeply.
In this insightful episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I’m joined by my husband, LTC Doug Adams, to explore what we’ve learned from 26+ years together—through deployments, caregiving, and 18,000+ miles cycling for Veterans. Together we share how to strengthen all types of relationships by treating them like living, learning experiments instead of impossible perfection tests.
You’ll also hear about our i.L.A.B. tool to help you build, test, and nurture relationships that last. (The little i—Doug’s idea—stands for intimacy, like iPhone, but here it’s about connection and understanding.)
Key Takeaways
- Why relationships thrive when we treat them as experiments in growth and understanding
- How stress reveals the strength of your connections
- Practical ways to communicate with honesty and compassion
- The full i.L.A.B. Method explained—simple steps to build trust and resilience in any relationship
i.L.A.B. (intimacy, Lead with Love, be Authentic, Bounce Back Fast)
Strong relationships aren’t perfect—they’re practiced. Let’s talk about how to grow yours with care, curiosity, and Stress Intelligence™.
These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for rising stronger. You can also watch the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).
✅ Subscribe to the Stress Smarts Podcast for weekly tools that help you:
- Handle stress without breaking down
- Reset quickly after overwhelm
- Lead yourself and others with clarity, confidence, and care
🌐 Explore more at MentallyToughWomen.com
For Stress Intelligence™ tools, courses, and coaching for purpose-driven women ready to lead and thrive.
📺 Watch video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence)
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/MentallyToughWomen
View all episodes
By Colonel Deb LewisRelationships come in all forms—family, friends, teammates, coworkers, and partners—and every one of them is an experiment. Each interaction teaches us how to connect better, communicate clearly, and care more deeply.
In this insightful episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I’m joined by my husband, LTC Doug Adams, to explore what we’ve learned from 26+ years together—through deployments, caregiving, and 18,000+ miles cycling for Veterans. Together we share how to strengthen all types of relationships by treating them like living, learning experiments instead of impossible perfection tests.
You’ll also hear about our i.L.A.B. tool to help you build, test, and nurture relationships that last. (The little i—Doug’s idea—stands for intimacy, like iPhone, but here it’s about connection and understanding.)
Key Takeaways
- Why relationships thrive when we treat them as experiments in growth and understanding
- How stress reveals the strength of your connections
- Practical ways to communicate with honesty and compassion
- The full i.L.A.B. Method explained—simple steps to build trust and resilience in any relationship
i.L.A.B. (intimacy, Lead with Love, be Authentic, Bounce Back Fast)
Strong relationships aren’t perfect—they’re practiced. Let’s talk about how to grow yours with care, curiosity, and Stress Intelligence™.
These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for rising stronger. You can also watch the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).
✅ Subscribe to the Stress Smarts Podcast for weekly tools that help you:
- Handle stress without breaking down
- Reset quickly after overwhelm
- Lead yourself and others with clarity, confidence, and care
🌐 Explore more at MentallyToughWomen.com
For Stress Intelligence™ tools, courses, and coaching for purpose-driven women ready to lead and thrive.
📺 Watch video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence)
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/MentallyToughWomen