In this episode of On Relating, Ryan invites astrologer Marga Laube onto the podcast to discuss what astrology can do for our relationships to ourselves and others. Diving beyond science into an exploration of rich storytelling, Marga and Ryan discuss the lenses through which we perceive our own reality, our way of relating to our significant others and ultimately how we exist in the world.

About: Marga Lauba resides in the mountains of Oregon where she pursues and shares her passions for storytelling, film, publishing and astrological movements with her community. You can learn more about Marga and her work or book a session with her on her website at https://www.trans-astro.com/

In this episode Ryan invites Dr. Adam Dorsay to help envision a new future for masculinity and the imminent rise of bold, openhearted men in the workplace.

Dr. Dorsay and Ryan pose the questions:

What is masculinity?

What isn’t working, and why not?

How can vulnerability become part of manhood?

Dr. Dorsay challenges traditional stoicism by flipping the script and suggesting that it is truly courageous, groundbreaking and masculine to be openhearted. He boldly challenges us to find places for vulnerability, joy and awe in our lives.

About: Dr. Adam Dorsay is a psychologist working in San Jose, California. When he is not joyously experiencing life with his family, he inspires other to leave safety and predictability behind and use their support system to jump into the unknown. Dr. Dorsay has a corporate background that he uses to expand the capacity for men to be vulnerable leaders in the workplace. Check out his podcast SuperPsyched here (link)

https://dradamdorsay.com/

In this episode of On Relating, Ryan welcomes Jeff Pincus to the show to discuss some of the struggles facing couples in quarantine.

Jeff is a therapist residing in Boulder Colorado, offering intensives to empower couples to unite in the same goals, recognize one another’s strengths and ultimately work as a team. He specifically shares how important it is to acknowledge one another as we are stuck together in a small environment, using these difficult circumstances to improve the quality of our relationships.

About: Jeff Pincus MSW, LCSW lives in Boulder with his wife where he hosts intensives, ongoing therapy and weekend workshops to bring partners closer together. A licensed psychotherapist, Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in the therapeutic fields.

https://couplestherapyboulder.com/

Padma Gordon has been studying the essential habits of long-term thriving couples for decades. She has found a way to communicate them in a way we can all get. In this episode we dive into what these habits look like on the ground in day to day life so that the mystery is dispelled and you can feel more empowered to do what it takes to co-craft a thriving relationship.

Some themes explored are:

The Muscle of Self-Restraint. Learning to Stop Making a Mess of your Relationship

Learn the importance of wise timing when you are sharing something that is going to piss off or trigger your partner.

The importance of having the correct ratio of appreciation vs. corrective or critical feedback

The importance of helping each other stay relaxed and how to create a relationship that is a true refuge.

Padma is a spiritual and relationship counselor who lives with her partner in N. California. She can be found at www.padmagordon.com

Victor Warring is a therapist and sex educator with more than twenty years of experience working in the field of Somatic Psychology. He's also a wonderful dancer, performer, race educator, and a dear friend. In this episode we explore questions like:

What does it mean to develop a sense of Sovereignty in relationship?

How does one develop a self pleasure practice?

Why do we tend to resist pleasure and deny our erotic nature?

How do we stay in close proximity to another without giving ourself away?

I loved hearing Victor's heart sourced wisdom and I think you will too. Enjoy!

Victor can be found on Facebook at Ab Ovo: Somatic Sexuality & Relationship Coaching

Raven Wells is a veteran therapist and Relationship Coach. Raven shares about his history of how he got into working with Trauma first as a therapist for at-Risk youth and families and how he evolved into his current passion working with Couples.

We explore:

The effects of sexual and childhood trauma on a relationship

What happens when the couple can't change the "story of the relationship"

The importance of community in relationship

The 3 essential skills that couples need to develop to be viable: Communication, Regulation, and problem solving.

And so much more!

-Raven Wells can be found at www.inherentwisdom.com

Dr. Ajana Miki is a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist with more than 20 years experience in the field of integral health.

In the episode we explore:

What makes it difficult for women to find their No and how that that undermines their true Yes in intimate relationships

The importance of breathwork as a means of developing a satisfying relationship.

Some of you men may feel like skipping this episode but I encourage to listen to this profound human being describe what women are working with as they navigate intimacy and partnership.