REAL-ationship Talk: The Podcast with Teresha Young (Dating and Relationships)

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Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winningauthor, and empowerment coach who helps women overcome self-doubt and lead purpose-driven lives. As the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and cohost of the top 5% ranked podcast Her UnshakeableConfidence, she shares stories and strategies that inspire growth, resilience, and authenticity.

Through her signature REAL Method™, Simone offers a practical framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS, and in publications including Entrepreneur and Yahoo News, she also champions her "Kitchen Table Leadership" philosophy, reminding audiences that real leadership is modeled througheveryday choices.

At home, she's the heart of a lively household with her husband of 32 years, six children, and two dogs. Her new book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, debuted in February and provides women with the tools to cultivate authentic confidence in every area of life.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- Simone’s signature REAL Method™ in detail as a way of building confidence from the inside out, and what that looks like in practice, especially for someone who feels stuck in self-doubt right now.

- How self-doubt can erode connection in relationships, and why confidence, self-respect, and self-doubt shape the way we show up in our relationships day to day.

- Her ‘Kitchen Table Leadership’ philosophy, and what leadership looks like in the everyday moments at home, in relationships, and in our conversations.

- The ‘What If Whisper,’ her hack designed to shift the inner voice that can either hold us back or move us forward, especially when it feels so convincing in the moment.

And so much more!

To find out more about Simone, you can connect with her on the links below:

Website: https://simoneknego.com

Book Website: https://realconfidencebook.com/

Free Audiobook: https://extraordinary.simoneknego.com/book

Newsletter: https://simoneknego.com/#newsletter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Playskill is a specialist early intervention charity inHertfordshire, UK. They support preschool children with physical disabilities and delays and their families. They are the only charity in the county providing this type of support free of charge.

Since 2006, their highly qualified and experienced team has supported over 440 physically disabled children and their families in accessing specialist therapy, advice, and support.

The end goal is for the children to reach personal development milestones and achieve better life outcomes and for families to build resilience to cope with the challenges ahead.

Niki Michael is Playskill’s first CEO. She had previouslyworked as Head of Fundraising and moved into the permanent CEO role in December 2023. Niki has more than 20 years’ experience of raising funds across multiple income streams, strategy development and people management.

She is committed to leading a values driven organisation, putting families at the centre of their work and creating a team dedicated to learning and innovation.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- What it takes to raise or support a child with a disability and additional needs in today’s world, which has become tougher since the charity was first created 20 years ago.

- The importance of early intervention and the kind of changes that have been seen in children and families who engage with Playskill’s services.

- The positive space and sense of community that Playskill builds for families, alongside what goes into creating a session and what a typical session looks like for a child who will have their bespoke plan.

- As a mother to a now adult daughter born with a physical disability, Niki speaks with real passion about how her lived experience helps to shape the vision for Playskill and its future.

And so much more!

To find out more about Playskill, you can connect on the links below:

Website: https://playskill.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playskill.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playskill_1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playskill/posts/?feedView=all

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Tash Doherty is a British-Irish-American writer and author.She is the creator of Misseducated, a blog, and podcast on a mission to help the world be shamelessly sexy, and the author of These Perfectly Careless Things, her spicy, coming-of-age debut novel.

Her latest project, The Intimacy Journal, launched on Kickstarter in late October 2025. She graduated from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and lives in Mexico City.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- The role writing plays in helping people connect with their sensuality or erotic identity.

- Why poems deepen the experience for someone using The Intimacy Journal.

- How shame is such a powerful and normal emotion when it comes to intimacy and Tash guides us on how to be “shamelessly sexy.”

- A sample of three themes within the journal for a taster of the delights to expect and explore.

And so much more!

Please note that this episode includes discussion of personal experiences with plant medicines in the context of intimacy and self-exploration. These reflections are shared as part of Tash’s own journey and perspective. We encourage listeners to consider their own health, safety and local laws when reflecting on this information.

To find out more about Tash, you can connect with her on the links below:

The Intimacy Journal: 

https://www.tashdoherty.com/product/the-intimacy-journal-book

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misseducated_

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashdoherty_

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ndoherty1

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misseducated_

Misseducated Substack: https://misseducated.substack.com

Other Personal Blog (not sex related): 

https://www.tashdoherty.com

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com  

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) is a conflict literacy expert, sports geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and sought-after speaker. She owns JenFryTalks, an organizational change firm that sits at the intersection of conflict and culture. It specializes in transforming organizational dynamics by addressing how conflict and culture shape leadership and overall business outcomes.

She has had over 200 speaking engagements with organizations across all industries, completed her first TedxDuke talk titled "Radical Social Justice Education Through High Fives, and just released her first book entitled I said NO: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk.Lastly, she received her PhD in Sports Geography from Michigan State University (GO GREEN!).

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- What conflict in the context of intimacy and emotional connection looks like, and how to have healthy conflict.

- Debunking the common belief that couples who never argue are doing better than everyone else.

- What happens to someone’s mental health when they are constantly avoiding conflict or silencing their own needs to keep the peace.

- The power of micro self-advocacy for standing up for yourself and setting boundaries.

And so much more!

💛 If you're struggling or feeling overwhelmed right now, please know you are not alone.

Support is available, and reaching out can make all the difference.

📞 If you’re based in the UK, you can call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, available 24/7).

🌍 If you’re outside the UK, you can find international hotlines through this resource: https://findahelpline.com

To find out more about Dr. Jen, you can connect with her on the links below:

Website: https://jenfrytalks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenfrytalks

X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jenfrytalks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfrytalks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenfrytalks

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Darshana Avila is a trauma-informed somatic educator,practitioner and international speaker who helps people reconnect with the most essential aspects of themselves — their truth, their desires, and their capacity for profound pleasure and power.

Known for her grounded, candid, and relational approach, shebridges the worlds of embodiment, emotional intelligence, and personal agency with depth and accessibility.

Darshana's work has been featured on Netflix's Sex, Love & goop, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and numerous leading podcasts.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- Why eroticism is something much deeper than what society typically portrays, and how she debunks the misunderstandings and stigma around it through the principle of her “Erotic Wholeness.”

- The interesting contrast between society commodifying sex whilst also shaming authentic erotic expression, and how she invites us to lean into the joy of exploration.

- How people-pleasing and perfectionism often show up in relationships, which can lead to women suppressing their needs to meet expectations rather than expressing them. Her guidance on the power of accurate vocabulary teaches us how to represent ourselves fully.

- A surprising insight into why intimacy can feel different when we’re not directly face to face.

And so much more!

To find out more about Darshana, you can connect with her on the links below:

Website: https://darshanaavila.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshana_avila 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darshana-avila

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshana-avila

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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In 2024 Bryan Power and his wife would go from having apretty good relationship to a complete relationship failure that culminated with a restraining order that his wife put against him for her emotional safety. During their time apart Bryan and his wife would work on themselves and that work would ultimately allow them to put their relationship back together.

Now, as an Integrated Attachment Theory Coach, Bryan shares his story and teaches others how to use the integrated attachment theory program that helped save his marriage and provides the tools necessary to continue having the healthy, happy relationship today.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- What attachment is and how it shapes the way we show up in relationships.

- The six core pillars within the Integrated Attachment Theory programme and the transformative ways it brings together tools that help us understand ourselves and our patterns to positively influence our relationships.

- Why, even if the work is not done as a couple, one person can begin the process and still potentially shift the dynamic.

- What ongoing relationship fitness looks like and how couples or individuals can keep these tools alive once they begin the journey.

And so much more!

To find out more about Bryan, you can connect with him on the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwpower

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myrelationshipfail

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrelationshipfail

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myrelationshipfail

Website: https://www.myrelationshipfail.com

Recommended by Bryan in this episode: Thais Gibson &Mel Robbins YouTube video ‘Why Do I Love the Way That I Love: The 4 AttachmentStyles Explained’: https://youtu.be/GIkspM20BeY

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Andreas MatchCreator is the visionary founder of Circology™,a groundbreaking approach to relationship compatibility that's transforming how we find love, avoiding toxicity along the way. 

Having studied Architecture, Andreas traded blueprints for anew kind of design; crafting lasting human connections as a Dating and Relationship Coach and Mentor for 16 Years.

His eclectic background spans Radio Presenting, Club DJing and Ownership, Portrait Photography and Project Management, giving him a unique ability to read people and understand what makes relationships click.

Finding himself single and frustrated by the chaos of moderndating, Andreas developed The Circus Question™, a single, powerful prompt that cuts through the noise to reveal meaningful compatibility. This sparked the Circology™ Framework which has evolved from his coaching into a consumer app in beta, empowering daters to explore connections in a unique, fresh and playful way. 

Now, he's taking it even further, developing B2B Professionalversions of the app, exclusively for matchmakers, coaches and HR teams, alongside the Circology™ Pilot Certification programme. This initiative equips professionals with exclusive tools to revolutionise their work, blending Andreas' creative roots with his passion for making love easier to find.

Join Andreas on this journey at https://www.circology.life where curiosity meets compatibility. 

The Circus Question™ App: https://the-circus-question.passion.io

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- The Circus Question™ and Andreas carries out his assessment on me. You’ll not want to miss his analysis because it was so spookily accurate it left me speechless!

- The greatest challenges singles face in finding love right now and how tools like Circology™ can make the process more hopeful and intentional, cutting through the noise of dating apps and traditional matchmaking.

- The biggest misconceptions people have about compatibility and the truth behind what it really involves.

- Want to know how relationships work best? Andreas breaks it down into three simple roles.

And so much more!

To find out more about Andreas, you can connect with him on the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreasdatingcoach.1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-matchcreator

LinkPod: https://my.linkpod.site/Andreas_DatingCoach

The Circus Question™ App: https://the-circus-question.passion.io

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Maria Angelova is a wellness innovator and the creator of TheAngelova Method, a holistic approach that blends movement and mindset to empower individuals to live authentically and with purpose. With over 30 years of experience in fitness and 17 years in corporate leadership, Maria has a unique understanding of the challenges professionals face when trying to balance their demanding careers with a commitment to personal health andwell-being.

Her own transformation—from navigating the high pressures of a corporate career to becoming a purpose-driven wellness entrepreneur— drives her passion to help others redefine success and embrace healthy aging. The Angelova Method helps create lasting change through personalized care, movement, and mindset.

Through group programs and one-on-one coaching, Maria encourages her clients to take charge of their health by integrating movement, mindset, and community. She challenges conventional ideas of aging and success, guiding individuals to create lives filled with vitality, balance, and joy.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- The twist on what having a rebellious partner looks like and why it benefits a relationship.

- For those feeling a little let down or emotionally bruised by their experiences with others, how you can start rebuilding that connection with yourself in a way that feels empowering.

- The symptoms through which the body communicates when you feel off-balance in a relationship or are in an unhealthy dynamic.

- Guidance on how you can stay true to yourself in relationships and strengthen boundaries in a way that feels both compassionate and firm.

And so much more!

To find out more about Maria, you can connect with her on the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelliousint

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.angelova.39750

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mariamangelova

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind.body.expert

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]

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Faust Ruggiero is a psychologist and the most interviewedself-help author in the world, with a professional career spanning over forty years. He has counseled individuals and families in inpatient facilities, prisons, substance abuse counseling centers, and nursing homes, and hasprovided employee assistance programs to major corporations. He also has extensive experience providing emotional support services to deaf children, veterans, first responders, law enforcement, and other emergency personnel. His monthly radio show, Fix It With Faust, has almost one million listeners.

His articles have been published in fifteen national andinternational magazines and newspapers, and he has been a guest on television and radio programs across the nation. He has been the Director of Phillies Fan Central for thirty-one years, and is a national motivational speaker andtrainer.

He developed the Process Way of Life and has used it with over 2,000 of his clients, helping them define and unleash the power within themselves. Because the Process Way of Life has been so successful as a counseling program, he has authored the Award-winning Fix Yourself Empowerment Series. Six books have been published: The Fix Yourself Handbook, The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook, The Fix Your Depression Handbook, The Fix Your Anger Handbook, The Fix Your Addiction Handbook, and The Fix Your Internal LanguageHandbook.

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

-  What depression can look like in the context of marriage. Is it clinical depression, situational depression, or are there different forms we should understand.

- Some of the biggest myths about depression in marriage,including the belief that it will ultimately put a marriage at risk and inevitably lead to divorce.

- The common symptoms of depression and the practical steps couples can take to support each other on the journey of recovery.

- The importance of worthiness and self-care for each individual, and the relationship itself as you navigate the situation.

And so much more!

💛 If you're struggling or feeling overwhelmed right now, please know you are not alone. Support is available, and reaching out can make all the difference.

📞 If you’re based in the UK, you can call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, available 24/7).

🌍 If you’re outside the UK, you can find international hotlines through this resource: https://findahelpline.com

Please note that this episode includes discussion of medication and substance use. These reflections are shared as part of Faust’s own perspective. We encourage listeners to consider their own health, safety, and local laws when reflecting on this information.

To find out more about Faust, you can connect with him on the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaustInspire

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faustinspire

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/faustinspire

Website: https://www.faustruggiero.com

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

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Lilli Bewley is a Dating Coach for Finding Love with over 10years of experience in personal development. She, herself, went from just surviving in life to thriving in love & purpose. Currently, she is helping single & successful women love dating & find true love.

Lilli is on a mission to educate people on how dating can be fun again after a divorce, even in their 30s & 40s & 50s, & even if they've been single for forever. We have the ability to create magnetic energy in our dating lives even if we have to perform & be high achievers in other parts of our lives.

Her signature Quiz, The Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz, willshow women their blocks to love & help them find their true love match. 

// WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE //

- What is causing so many women to find dating to be such a hard or frustrating experience and how it can feel more fun and safer, rather than stressful or transactional.

- The healing process, attachment styles, and emotional blocks and how these deeper elements show up in dating, and why they matter in being able to be a magnet for love.

- Dating apps often getting a bad reputation. However, Lilli explains why they are the perfect playground for knowing your wants, needs and boundaries.

- Her Feminine Dating Archetype framework that has been used by thousands of women and will be transformative for attracting the love you desire!

And so much more!

To find out more about Lilli, you can connect with her on the links below:

Website: https://www.DatingArchetype.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillibewley

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lillibewley

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillibewley

YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@lillibewley

Connect directly with Teresha here:

Website: https://tereshayoung.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tereshayoung

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TereshaYoungRestyler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereshayoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tereshayoung

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tereshayoung

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tereshayoung

Email: [email protected]