The Growing Us Project

In this episode you will meet Nicole and Chris. The share their evolving love story. Like many couples, the met online. They delve into the joys and challenges of living together. And how they are navigating personal needs with relationship needs. Enjoy.

Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Growing Us Project. 
It’s been an interesting time. I started recording in February of the Pandemic year ( 2020) and of course stopped once we had direction from our  Public Health Officer. It was wonderful to start again, sit with these lovely couples and hear about their journey’s. We will start with their love stories and then move into deeper conversations. You will also hear from Chris and I, as we continue to share our discoveries about our relationship, especially during this unprecedented time. Enjoy the stories. Stay safe and healthy and wash your hands and most of all, be kind and loving.

The podcast wouldn’t be a podcast without the expertise and talent of Oliver Hollingshead. He is my producer, editor, and musician behind the original music for The Growing Us Project. Many thanks to Emma Powell, she keeps my social media presence alive and well. And we always have great conversations about all things millennial and GenZ.

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In this episode, Valerie and Emma discuss " We Do" by Stan Tatkin. This is one of Valerie's favourite relationship books. It lays out the road map for building a thriving and striving relationship. They start their conversation with a Pandemic check in and the effects of on each other's lives.
Enjoy.

A few thoughts from Valerie when reading relationship books:

1. Have a pen or pencil handy to make notes on the pages.

2. Read with your partner and discuss ideas and concepts. What resonants and what doesn't. 

3. Take time, put down and revisit . 

4. Take what you need, find your nuggets that are helpful in your relationship in the moment. Revisit in the future. Do the concepts still apply? What have you learned? What works now? 

5. Re-read if the book was meaningful. You might find something new that might be helpful

Love to hear your comments.


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Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In this bonus episode with Jenny and Jeff, we hear some exciting news. They share how they have become aligned on an important couple milestone. Also, updates on careers and thoughts about future hopes and dreams. Enjoy.

Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

Love to hear your comments.


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@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In this bonus episode, we welcome back Alyssa and Jackson. They share their story of moving into their newly built home that they have created together from the ground up.  Alyssa articulates the challenges of commuting to a job that she doesn't feel enthused about and her attempts at finding new work. The talk about their insights of this next phase of their relationship. Enjoy.

Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

Love to hear your comments.


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@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In this bonus book episode, Emma and Valerie discuss their perspective and thoughts on the popular relationship book, Love Languages by Gary Chapman. 
They delve into the concept of love languages. Also, what worked and what didn't work for them. 
A few thoughts from Valerie when reading relationship books:

1. Have a pen or pencil handy to make notes on the pages.

2. Read with your partner and discuss ideas and concepts. What resonants and what doesn't. 

3. Take time, put down and revisit . 

4. Take what you need, find your nuggets that are helpful in your relationship in the moment. Revisit in the future. Do the concepts still apply? What have you learned? What works now? 

5. Re-read if the book was meaningful. You might find something new that might be helpful.

Love to hear your comments.


 Instagram:
@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In this final episode with Sydney and Kevin they share some very exciting news.  They talk about their ongoing growth with extended family relationships and healthy boundaries. They share some of their strategies of how to stayed committed to one another. Enjoy.

Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

Love to hear your comments.


 Instagram:
@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In this final episode Paige and Sean delve deeper into future plans with one another. They talk about potential areas of friction and their styles of dealing with conflict. They have lots of exciting adventures planned. Enjoy.

Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

Love to hear your comments.


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@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In this episode, Valerie and Chris talk about a potential danger zone for couples, when complacency shows up in committed relationships. It’s in the everyday interactions that are often the stress test of healthy committed relationships. They reflect on the tools that they have employed in their marriage to combat these challenges. Enjoy.


Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

Love to hear your comments.


 Instagram:
@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/

In  this final episode with Sean and Levi they dive into a difficult transition that is universal for couples. How do you reconcile decisions about career opportunities and your relationship? 
They talk about their ending with grace and appreciation for everything they have learned about being in a relationship with one another. It is a courageous conversation. Enjoy.

Listen for this episode's Love Morsel. It is a question that will help you go deeper in your relationship.  

Love to hear your comments.


 Instagram:
@growingusproject 

Website:
https://www.ourmarriagementor.com/