What is your main job as a coach? Jayson discusses the importance of giving your clients permission to be messy, finding key relationships where they can be authentic, and providing them with a sense of certainty. He also explains why your ultimate goal as a coach should be to work yourself out of a job. Tune in to discover how to help people authentically be themselves while achieving what they want in life.

Timestamps:

• 4:52 Giving your clients permission to be messy
• 8:45 Finding key relationships
• 13:15 Summery

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Jayson talks about what it means to truly love a client. What is the real definition of love? Why is being challenged so important? How do we “accept” ourselves and work on being better at the same time? How does accepting our limitations empower us? And why is it crucial not to expect relationships to be easy? Join Jayson as he explores the second principle of present-centered relationship coaching.

Timestamps:

• 1:09 - What is love?
• 8:25 - Don't expect relationships to be easy
• 14:53 - Self-acceptance and self-mastery

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Jayson shares his #1 principle for coaches and therapists. Learn how to empower your clients instead of treating them as fragile. It’s time to stop missing the forest for the trees and take a broader view. Tune in to discover what powerful phrase he comes from in this episode. 

Timestamps:

• 1:10 - Taking a larger view
• 4:14 - The foundational principle
• 10:00 - Empower you clients

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What is the role of therapy and coaching? In this overview episode, Jayson explores how humans navigate relationships. Why do we betray ourselves in pursuit of belonging? How can coaches challenge clients who seek the path of least resistance? When we choose not to grow, we pass on trauma. Whether you're a coach or a client, you'll find valuable insights in this episode.

Timestamps:

• 2:28 - What is the context of coaching and therapy?
• 10:13 - Seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
• 13:47 - Projecting onto your partner
• 17:48 - Your shadow
• 22:49 - Challenging clients who choose the path of least resistance

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Big changes are happening at The Relationship School Podcast! In this special update, Jayson Gaddis shares the new direction of the show, now called The Relationship Coaching School Podcast, focusing on coaching, therapy, and transformation. Whether you're a coach, therapist, or an engaged client looking to maximize results, this new format will deepen your understanding of human relationships and personal growth. Plus, Jayson teases an exciting new podcast with his wife, Ellen, and announces updates to his coaching training program—including in-person intensives. Tune in to hear what’s next!

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In this coaching session, Jayson works with Becca, a woman navigating a relationship with a partner who doesn’t acknowledge her feelings. How should you deal with a partner who isn’t open to seeking relationship help? What should you do if your partner struggles to handle your emotions? If you're in a relationship with someone who doesn’t recognize your feelings, you won’t want to miss this powerful session.

Timestamps:

• 6:11 - When a partner isn't on board to get help
• 13:00 - When a partner won't recognize your feelings
• 16:50 - Don't settle for not being met

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• Communication Breakthrough System
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In this live coaching session, Jayson coaches Sharon, a woman struggling with self-worth and feelings of not being enough. How can you stop repeating untrue stories to yourself and create new associations? What’s the best way to start focusing on the ways you are enough? What are you gaining by staying in negative patterns? If you’re struggling with self-worth or feeling like you’re not enough, you won’t want to miss this inspiring coaching session.

Timestamps:

• 6:00 - Struggling with shame
• 10:00 - The pattern of feeling not enough
• 15:24 - Recognizing the areas where you are enough
• 20:28 - Creating new associations

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• Communication Breakthrough System
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In this live coaching session, Jayson coaches Susan, a woman who has identified her spending patterns as problematic. How do you know when a behavior crosses over into an addiction? How does a lack of meaning contribute to addiction? What role can healthy relationships play in helping someone escape from addiction? If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you won’t want to miss this inspiring coaching session.

Timestamps:

• 4:29 - Spending addiction
• 11:51 - How do we define addiction?
• 14:37 - The root cause of addiction
• 17:35 - The role of meaning
• 22:48 - Religion

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In this live coaching session, Jayson coaches Derek, an anxious man struggling with an avoidant partner. How should couples balance the need for space with the need for connection? How can you tell if your relationship concerns stem from care or fear? How do you know if couples therapy is working? Don’t miss this powerful coaching session!

Timestamps:

• 6:09 - How to set boundaries while maintaining a relationship
• 9:09 - Balancing the need for space and connection
• 15:27 - Is your therapy working?
• 21:16 - Are you working from fear or care?
• 24:12 - Being honest with your partner

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In this episode, Jayson introduces three powerful trainings designed to transform your life and relationships.  First, explore the Communication Breakthrough Experience, where hands-on demos and live coaching sessions help you overcome communication barriers and deepen your emotional connections.  Next, learn about Relationship Coach Training, a program that empowers you to turn your passion for personal growth and relationships into a fulfilling career, making a meaningful impact on others.  Finally, discover Couples Coach Training, a comprehensive 9-month journey that combines cutting-edge science and experiential therapies to equip you with the skills and confidence to coach couples effectively. Whether you're seeking personal growth, a new career, or the tools to help others, these trainings offer the potential for profound change. Don't miss this opportunity to take your life to the next level!

• 2:43 - Communication Breakthrough Experience
• 5:27 - Relationship Coach Training
• 7:16 - Couples Coach Training

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