The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

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

Links:

• Communication Breakthrough System
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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

Links:

• My Relationship Coach (MRC)
• Order Jayson's book: Getting to Zero
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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

Links:

• Communication Breakthrough Experience
• Apply to Relationship Coach Training
• Couples Coach Training
• U.S. listeners, sign up for relationship tips and support direct to your phone by texting this number: 720-704-4850
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Do you wish you and your partner still communicated like you did when you first fell in love? In this episode, Jayson delves into the science of infatuation—why we experience it and why it fades. Can you rekindle the magic of the early days of your relationship, or is there something even better ahead? Tune in to discover how to earn your second honeymoon stage.

Timestamps:

• 2:48 - Infatuation
• 6:16 - Falling out of love or working toward relational maturity?
• 9:49 - Learning how to communicate
• 13:48 - Earning your second honeymoon stage

Links:

• Reignite your connection-communicate like you did when you fell in love
• The End The Struggle With Him Roadmap & Monthly Group Coaching Membership
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Jayson and Ellen delve into the complex relationship between teens, screens, and mental health. Is it okay to use screens to help kids calm down? Are teens becoming more anxious? At what age should children have their own cell phones? What societal changes are needed to protect the mental health and well-being of children and teens? How can you effectively implement boundaries at home? Tune in to find the answers to these and many more questions.

Timestamps:

• 2:35 - Why screen time matters
• 5:50 - The Anxious Generation
• 9:00 - Using screens to help kids calm down
• 17:00 - The problem with content
• 21:00 - The problem with texting
• 23:30 - Setting boundaries
• 30:30 - Haidt's four recommendations
• 33:30 - Jayson and Ellen's recommendations
• 43:00 - Action steps

Links:

• My Relationship Coach (MRC)
• Order Jayson's book: Getting to Zero
• The Anxious Generation | Jonathan Haidt
• Peter Gray | Substack
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• Why Interacting With Family Can Be So Difficult [1:30]
• Terri Cole’s Family Experience [3:30]
• The Importance Of Boundaries and Language With Family [7:30]
• Examples Of Managing Family Dysfunction Successfully [9:30]
• Strategies For Avoiding Unwanted Conversations With Family [14:30]
• Is It Okay To Just Walk Away From Shitty Family Conversations? [23:00]
• Taking A Break From Family And Avoiding Family Holidays Altogether [25:00]
• When Mom And Partner Are Competing For Attention [29:00]

Links:

• Apply to Relationship Coach Training
• U.S. listeners, sign up for relationship tips and support direct to your phone by texting this number: 720-704-4850
• Terri Cole - Psychotherapist and Relationship Expert
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Jayson answers listener questions: How should you deal with trauma responses in intimate situations? Should your partner have access to your phone? What should you do if your partner isn’t interested in personal growth? What is the right way to apologize? Is it possible to make a relationship work with an emotionless partner? Find the answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Relationship School Podcast.

Timestamps:

• 2:19 - Trauma responses in intimate situations
• 5:55 - Dealing with a condescending partner
• 7:45 - Should your partner have access to your phone?
• 11:58 - Partner isn't interested in personal growth
• 14:32 - Apologizing
• 16:13 - Emotionless partnerships
• 18:45 - Intentions and apologies

Links:

• My Relationship Coach (MRC)
• Order Jayson's book: Getting to Zero
• Sign up to get Jayson's weekly newsletter via email
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Jayson and Ellen offer advice for anxious new dads. Why do many new dads struggle to enjoy parenting? What happens when men become aware of their relational needs for the first time, and how should they approach meeting those needs? Should new dads consider therapy? What kind of support should new dads seek from their male friends? What about sex? If you're a new parent or know new parents, you won't want to miss this.

Timestamps:

• 1:23 - When men struggle to enjoy parenting
• 14:57 - Men becoming conscious of their relational needs
• 24:42 - Support from other men
• 29:33 - Avoidant men
• 33:52 - Sex

Links:

• Sign up to get Jayson's weekly newsletter via email
• Enroll in Relationship Mastery
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Jayson talks with Dr. Peter Levine about the subject of trauma. Peter shares the harrowing story of what happened when his father testified against the mafia and explains why he decided to get vulnerable about his trauma in his latest book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. Jayson and Peter discuss how the perception of trauma has changed recently, the danger of retraumatizing people, the process of healing trauma, and why you should be careful about who you choose to share your trauma with. Don’t miss this powerful episode.

Timestamps:

• 4:05 - Why Peter decided to get vulnerable
• 11:39 - Is it important to tell your story?
• 18:15 - Testifying against the mafia
• 26:22 - Healing from trauma by sharing
• 34:29 - Relationships and trauma
• 40:46 - Trauma and association
• 50:07 - Retraumatizing people
• 59:21 - Action step

Links:

• https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/
• https://traumahealing.org/
• Healing Trauma With Peter Levine - Peter Levine - 328
• My Relationship Coach (MRC)
• Order Jayson's book: Getting to Zero
• U.S. listeners, sign up for relationship tips and support direct to your phone by texting this number: 720-704-4850
• Follow Jayson on social media:
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What’s the #1 mistake people make after getting their feelings hurt? Jayson discusses how to handle hurt feelings, his experience with shutting down after experiencing hurt feelings, and how to work through hurt feelings. Tune in to find out how you can turn hurt feelings into an opportunity to grow into a more resilient, self-respecting, and confident person.

Timestamps:

• 3:09 - The mistake people make when their feelings get hurt
• 6:18 - Jayson's experience with hurt feelings
• 10:18 - Feel your feelings
• 14:47 - Takeaway

Links:

• The End The Struggle With Him Roadmap & Monthly Group Coaching Membership
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