The EmotionAlly Podcast

How do we best gauge our success when our world is in upheaval? In this episode, I tackle the question of how to focus on process and intention, rather than results. I chat about the things we can and can't control, what it means to live by connection, and why doing so will ultimately lead us to greater peace and joy, even in the midst of a world in commotion.

Watching our teen (and adult) kids make unwise decisions or face intense struggles can be heart-wrenching, frustrating, and even embarrassing. In this episode, @drseandavis joins me again to discuss the best ways to help lift the burdens our kids carry and how a focus on the fundamentals can help us better see the big picture. We'll chat about how to get past our own embarrassments and distinguish whether our kids are unwilling or unable to comply with our hopes— and why that's important. This is a good one. Give it a listen!

We're shaking things up this week with an episode discussing pop music and relationships. I'm joined by Rich & Celeste Davis, hosts of the Marriage Theraoke Podcast, a podcast that analyzes relationship messages in pop songs and then rewrites the songs accordingly. We chat about how their podcast came to be, how popular music can affect our relationships, particular episodes that have struck a chord with listeners, and which messages we'd like to see more of in the music world. This is a fun one— give it a listen!

In this episode, I discuss dating from multiple angles, from tips for online dating, to building trust with a partner, to the most important questions to ask before making a long-term commitment. Whether you're single, just starting out, or in a committed relationship, this episode will help you recognize and cultivate healthy patterns of emotional expression with those you love. Give it a listen!

In this episode, I discuss how to craft questions that inspire real connection with those around us. I'll chat about the kinds of questions that help others feel safe, the importance of paying attention to the comfort levels of those around us, and how real empathy speaks louder than perfect execution. Give it a listen!

In this Valentines week episode, I'm joined again by Dr. Sean Davis as we discuss the life of a marriage. Research points to the fact that most long-term marriages follow a "seasonal" pattern. We chat about what each season looks like, how to recognize the transitions, and what we can do to better feel peace and hope (and patience!), regardless of which season we're currently experiencing. Give it a listen!

As Valentines Day approaches and reminds many of us of what we lack, we're focusing this week on some of the single most important aspects of who we truly are, regardless of our relationship status. We'll dig into what our self-worth truly entails, how to identify and cultivate our true selves, and how to better connect with others on more than an external level. Give it a listen!

That truly is the question for many young parents these days. In this episode, I'm joined by Katie T. Christiansen, founder of Preschool Inspirations, to discuss whether preschool is really necessary, emotional wellness for the littlest ones in our lives, and how even the most exhausted parents can still make childhood magical. Give it a listen!

Whether we're talking about our own kids or our neighbors' kids, entitlement has become a buzz word these days. In this episode, I explain what entitlement is, where it stems from, and I offer parents hands-on tools to help their kids avoid it—or more accurately, to develop beyond it, regardless of what age their kids may be. Give it a listen! And remember to subscribe!