Relationship Alchemy

The foundation of effective communication is self-love.

Let Laurie-Ann Murabito, former shy-gal-turned-speaking-coach, walk you through her methods on how she overcame the shame in giving the first word, and who now exudes confidence in speaking, both to her partner and to an audience.

Tune in to this episode: Communicating with Confidence in Business and Marriage with Laurie-Ann Murabito.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Make in-person events count. Make small talk to each attendee that comes in at the door. Cite them in your speech. Memorize the start and the end of your presentation to shake off jitters and avoid rushing. Be selective of the feedback you get.

✔️ The more you ask, the easier it gets. Practice requesting your partner for more time or attention. Ask the hard questions. It gets trickier the more you delay it.

✔️ Your home life impacts your work life. And not vice versa. Spending a short moment to connect can fuel you to be at your best career-wise. Work together to make the dance as smooth as possible.

✔️ The relationship is a choice. It's not a piece of paper or a ring. As you take responsibility for your own emotions, you actively decide daily that you want to be with this person.

✔️ Confidence comes in many shapes and sizes. You don't have to copy how others do it. Find your own energy.

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Laurie-Ann Murabito, a Speaking Coach and Speaking Strategist, works with clients to communicate with confidence and leverage speaking opportunities to be positioned as the expert, attract high-end clients, and monetize their authority.

A reformed, painfully shy gal who accidentally became a professional speaker, Laurie-Ann has spent over 25 years as an award-winning speaker and Master Coach.

She is the best-selling author of "Rethink Leadership" and "Rethink Your Leadership," and is the host of the "Be In Demand Podcast."

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabito

Website: www.SpeakAndStandOut.com

Free gift:

Be In Demand with Laurie-Ann podcast:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/be-in-demand-with-laurie-ann-murabito/id1524969833

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jZ3mIdLF6V2H3i1ZFjhfW

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

http://relationshipalchemyassessment.com

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Are you looking to create a new year to-do list that you'll actually accomplish?

Here's an easy goal-setting method I learned from my life coach. I've been doing this for 15 years, and I recommend you do it too!

You can also do it with your partner if you want to take your relationship to the next level.

Tune in to this episode: Yearly Goal Setting That Works.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Write down all your desires. Be it money, travels, things for your home, or better health – don't hold back! Make that list as long as you can.

✔️ Sort your list into three categories.

• A priorities – Things that you'll put your attention on first
• B priorities – Things you'll act on but not as important as A
• C priorities – "Nice-to-have" dreams that you'll someday do

✔️ Liberate yourself from the pressure. This is what the C category is for. Allow yourself to express your desires, even if they may not happen.

✔️ Work on one priority from the A-list. Slowly get through it. Be sure to review your list quarterly so you can see your progress. Because your goals are broken down into small chunks, you're more likely to hit them.

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

http://relationshipalchemyassessment.com

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Making a difference in the world starts within ourselves.

Musician and writer Andre Henry talks about addressing our own pain and trauma to cultivate better relationships, challenging masculine and feminine norms, and creating more space for emotional and heartfelt conversation.

Tune in to this episode: Staying Soft in a Hard World with Marie-Elizabeth Mali & Andre Henry.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ The lack of space to address trauma destroys relationships. Social justice should be about working on healthy connections – be it with others or with ourselves. Andre wants to tell his story to uncover the facade of perfection.

✔️ Be more intentional about your femininity or masculinity. It isn't being a good or bad person. It's being aware of your ability to express your emotions and hone your emotional intelligence.

✔️ Never invalidate your partner's feelings. As both of you openly share your emotions, approach it with an open mind. Be careful of the words you choose. Intention doesn't instantly reflect on impact.

✔️ A shift has to happen. Men must learn to feel deeply and verbalize how they feel. Women have to de-armor after years of putting up walls against the patriarchy.

✔️ Re-do moments where you contradict yourself. Try your best to explain your intent clearly and empathize with the person you have upset.

Andre Henry is a musician and writer using his creativity to build a movement for racial healing and social progress. He has spent years searching for answers about how ordinary people can change the world through collective action and is working hard to spread to mainstream audiences what he's learned on this journey.

Website: https://andrehenry.co

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrehenry

Instagram: https://Instagram.com/theandrehenry

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

http://relationshipalchemyassessment.com

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Welcome to the New Year!

Sometimes, we tend to create so much pressure to turn the new year into the most magnificent one ever. With many goals and many methods, it can get overwhelming.

So here's a simple, three-step process to improve one of the most important facets of our lives – relationships. Be it romantic, familial, or platonic, this will help.

Tune in to this episode: Better Relationships.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Take stock of relationships as they are now. See where you're at from a non-judgmental lens. Awareness is the first step to change.

✔️ Pick one thing that you could improve. It can be communicating your emotions clearer or being connected to your body. Focus on making it better by brainstorming ways on how you can achieve it. Then, get into action.

✔️ Celebrate every improvement. It may feel cheesy at first, but trust me. Strengthening this muscle allows you to stick with the desired habit for the long term. The smallest practices can create the biggest changes.

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

http://relationshipalchemyquiz.com

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Creating a healthy relationship requires intention. And the littlest things that you can do every day make the biggest difference.

Clinical and life coach Mollie Birney shares the habits of healthy couples that you, too, can apply to strengthen your relationships.

Tune in to this episode: Habits of Healthy Couples with Mollie Birney.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Words are powerful. Give casual compliments. Acknowledge your partner's help and every instance they do something right.

✔️ Requests and responses matter. Make requests of each other. Respond to them from a place of service, not of sacrifice. If it's not a clear yes, then it's a no.

✔️ Healthy couples have difficult conversations. They share hard truths and lead these talks with concern. Establish trust to avoid leaving dark and untouched topics. Be more curious about the root of issues than the symptom.

✔️ Give each other feedback. Affirm your partner when they respect your boundaries and make an effort to improve.

✔️ Start from awareness. If you make a mistake, don't beat yourself up for it. Notice it without judgment. Be curious as to why you keep repeating these bad habits.

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Mollie Birney is a Clinical Coach in private practice, she provides life coaching with an eye toward mental health to high-achieving professionals seeking efficient, authentic transitions and behavioral change. Her clinical perspective draws upon her years as a therapist in inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment programs and as a private consultant and interventionist for families in crisis. These clinical underpinnings are now the foundation of her work as a personal coach for high-performing individuals addressing issues of anxiety, emotional evolution, relationships, and self-destructive patterns. She holds a masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with a specialization in Addiction Studies and is a speaker and group facilitator for a wide range of events and organizations.

Website: https://molliebirney.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/molliebirney

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com/0.

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Today's topic is quick yet juicy.

What are some ways to spice things up in the bedroom? I'll be sharing my easy and doable pieces of advice so you can make every sex session fun and memorable for both you and your partner.

Tune in to this episode: Tips for Better Sex.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Get to know your own body. We have other erogenous zones beyond our genitals. Stroke and touch yourself to feel good in your own skin. A good reference is Emily Nagoski's book, Come As You Are.

✔️ Ask for what you want in bed more directly. Well-meaning partners are NOT mind-readers! Say what feels good before things get worse. Nothing kills desire more than feeling wrong.

✔️ Practice touching your partner. Spend 10-15 minutes pleasuring yourself or your partner in different ways, and see how you or they respond. It doesn't have to end with intercourse every time – zero pressure!

✔️ Ask for stimulating foreplay. Most women don't climax from penetrative sex. Request your partner to prepare you for what's to come. Experiment with toys. Be compassionate and educate each other along the way.

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com/0.

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

For the longest time, our upbringing and society have taught us gender-based expectations. Even with the tides changing, some habits are still ingrained in us.

When you feel frustrated as to why your partner doesn't see the need to do the dishes or take out the trash, it's important to understand the factors and know what you and your partner can do about it to avoid the stress.

Tim Wade discusses these deep-rooted reasons and different ways to solve these issues.

Tune in to this episode: Why Does He Do That? A Peek Into the "Mysterious" Masculine Mind with Tim Wade.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Have more compassion and empathy. While some men still believe there are men-centered tasks, others just don't know how to do more feminine roles like changing diapers. They also have a more focused awareness — not noticing the stack of dishes in the sink because they're thinking about the problem at work.

✔️ Sit down and talk. Share each others' ideas of division of labor, and try to reach an agreement that is fair for both sides. Drop the ledger, and stop keeping score!

✔️ Your partner is not a mind-reader. If you don't feel heard, talk about your concern. Let go of agenda and judgment. Listen and validate the other for understanding and empathy. Sometimes, they're not hurting you on purpose. They just don't know any better.

✔️ Be more direct. Men are usually listening for direction and instruction. Instead of being passive-aggressive, clearly say what you need. You can also help them preemptively condition their listening for them to understand what you're trying to say.

✔️ Do a do-over. This is a great exercise in self-awareness and humility. When you show up in a way that is not your best, you can always re-do it.

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After being blindsided by an unexpected mid-life divorce, Tim Wade turned his deepest wound into a powerful message of transformation that he has shared with thousands of men worldwide.

Tim created LionHearted Men Coaching to help men thrive in their relationships by teaching them the counter-intuitive secrets that allowed him to become a strong, confident, and compassionate father, partner, and lover.

Although his main focus has been supporting men to become the best version of themselves, his ideas about how to have an amazing relationship and a life worth living resonates with women as well.

Website:

https://LionHearted.Men

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lionheartedmen

Mojopolis:

https://Mojopolis.com

Free Gift:

For men in a marriage crisis: http://mywifewantsspace.com

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com/0.

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Holidays can often be a time of stress, especially if your relationships aren't how you want them to be. There's so much pressure put on our connections with our partners, friends, and family.

This is why I wanted to give you the tools not only to survive, but to actually thrive through the holidays and set yourself up for a great upcoming year.

Tune in to this episode: Thriving Through the Holidays.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Decide in advance how you want to feel. Check in and make that choice. Do you want to be loved? In solitude? Supported? This helps you keep track and know what you need to change.

✔️ Set boundaries. What do they look like? Be it touching at a party or an extra drink — you can say no. You can focus on drawing them so you can take care of yourself.

✔️ Take care of your body. You can still enjoy yourself during the holidays without sabotaging your physical health. Choose one healthy thing you would pay attention to —like better sleep, exercise, or meditation.

✔️ Give yourself permission to feel. If you find yourself feeling down while others are partying, you don't have to force yourself to conform. Exit that situation. Treat yourself more lovingly without having to bring others down.

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com/0.

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ

Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem

Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108

As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

Don't be nice. Be kind! This is the core tenet of ruthless compassion.

Ruthless compassion is achieving a balance of being honest and clear with strong boundaries while practicing kindness and acceptance.

But a lot of times in relationships, we tend to go either on one side or the other.

Dr. Marcia Sirota joins us to give her insights and advice on why we should be taking responsibility for our own self-care, how to develop boundaries and tolerance, why we shouldn't turn to romcoms for answers, and why adult relationships should be conditional.

Tune in to this episode: Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ The condition for love is respect and kindness. Your partner should allow you to be your authentic self. You don't have to change your quirks and interests (unless they are causing hurt). If you find yourself working too hard, it's not worth keeping.

✔️ Learning ruthless compassion is a process. Whether it's alone or with a partner, you progress, make mistakes, and get back up again. Build that attitude of curiosity, self-compassion, and desire to know the truth of your patterns.

✔️ Get a trusted guide. This can be anyone who can help you see the reality of your experiences. Choose someone who lives a fulfilling and respectable life.

✔️ With courtesy and boundaries, you don't need rules. There isn't a one-size-fits-all for relationships as each is unique. See what makes you feel most comfortable and speak up if you experience a violation of your values.

✔️ Practice healthy confrontation. Follow these steps:

• Take a breath. Don't attack.
• Say, "When you did/said [the action or words], I felt [happy/sad/confused].
• Wait for their response. Their answer isn't a reflection of your character.

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Dr. Marcia Sirota is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Toronto, Canada. She has more than 25 years of mental health experience and specializes in wellness, healing trauma, unblocking creativity, and supporting people to become their best selves.

She is the founder of the Ruthless Compassion Institute, which promotes empowerment and self-awareness. She is a podcaster, the author of five books, and an instructor of several online courses. Her most recent book is "Be Kind, Not Nice: How to Stop People-Pleasing, Build Your Confidence and Discover Your Authentic Self." She is going into her sixth year of a podcast with over one hundred episodes. She has a YouTube video series on mental health and wellness as well as a biweekly newsletter, and she appears regularly on the radio as a guest expert. In her spare time, she enjoys fiction writing, yoga, working out, and spoiling her cats.

https://MarciaSirotaMD.com

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★

The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire.

https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com/0.

★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★

Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community:

https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree.

★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

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Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

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As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

If you really want something, you're willing to work for it.

The relationship and life that you truly desire won't come if you just sit back and wait for it.

It's about knowing the key elements to achieve it, taking actionable steps, and collaborating with the universe through trust and faith.

Tune in to this episode: Creating the Relationships and Life You Want

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Consider the ten elements to creating the life you want. I'll be going through them one by one, what each entails, and what you need to do about each. A clear vision, desire, and belief are the top three.

✔️ Be attentive of lag time. It's the period you decide you want a thing and when you get it. It looks like a delay, but you can create your own meaning for it. Will you beat yourself up for taking too long, or will you see it as a time to nurture your growth? Change sticks when you can imagine yourself winning.

✔️ Combine inner work with outer actions. We can create ease, but that doesn't mean everything we do is easy. Allow your life to unfold in its own timeline, and surrender your efforts to the universe.

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★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★

Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world.

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★ COACHING ★

Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult.

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Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree

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As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.