Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs.

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Hoping to deepen your connections with the people you love? Being vulnerable is a good place to start. Relationship expert Dr. Matt Townsend explains why vulnerability is essential to our relationships, why it's hard for us, and how to do it better.

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Want to improve your relationship with money? Jen Smith of "Frugal Friends" and co-author of "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke" shares advice on how to craft a healthier mindset about money while honing spending habits that reflect what we truly value.

Feeling frustrated by failure? You're not alone. We've all made mistakes, taken wrong turns, and experienced moments when it felt like the rug was pulled out from under us. Courtney Rich from Cake by Courtney knows exactly how that feels. In this episode, Courtney shares some of her most personal struggles and explains how the failures in her life have become essential ingredients in her recipe for success.

Everyone has clutter—whether visible from the front door or crammed into a forbidden drawer out of sight. But if you've ever tried to declutter your space, you know it's only a matter of time before things are feeling messy and disorganized again. Professional organizer and owner of Bee Organized South Valley, Trudy Fegel joins Lisa for a conversation about clutter personality types, and why understanding the sources and motivations of your clutter can help you stay organized for good. She also shares some critical tips for organization in high-traffic areas for households with kids.

Do you ever feel like joy is out of reach when you’re going through something hard? Amber Jackson, creator of the "Enjoying Holland" Instagram account, shares her experiences with mothering a special needs child, navigating divorce, facing the death of a spouse, and raising four kids as a single mother. Amber explains that joy is not a place but a process that is available to everyone.

Do you find yourself making goals every year only to find that you give up on them? You're not alone. Mario Pereyra from the Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership says that if we can learn to think, talk, and act like a goal coach for others, we'll find that we can coach ourselves through our own goals with much better outcomes.

We're saying goodbye... the Council of Moms with Lisa Valentine Clark is appearing on our feed for the very last time with this sneak peek #2, before it premieres as its own podcast on January 17th. In fact, the new feed is already up, right here on your favorite platform! (Go ahead and subscribe so you don't miss our celebratory giveaways and drops!) With this new format, we've got more of everything you love: listener questions, confessions, laughs, heartfelt moments, expert advice, and all the things that have grown this fun little segment into a staple over the years. We wouldn't even be here without the incredible, authentic community that you've created by doing this with us. So thank you! Just in time for the holidays, enjoy this conversation about navigating special occasions in a blended family, with our first-ever Council of Stepmoms featuring Brittney Phillips, Liz Palmer, and Tammy Hall.

We're getting a spinoff, baby! On January 17th, the Council of Moms will return as its own podcast with a dedicated feed wherever you listen. We've got more of everything you love: listener questions, confessions, laughs, heartfelt moments, expert advice, and everything that has grown this fun little segment into a staple over the years. And honestly, that's on you. We wouldn't even be here without the incredible, authentic community that you've created by doing this with us. So here it is--for a limited-time only: a sneak peek of our all-new Council of Moms, featuring Lindsey Clark, Ruth Aguirre, and Whitney Call.

This special episode of "The Lisa Show" is dedicated to the "Light the World" campaign sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listeners share tender stories of neighbors, friends, and family who have acted as angels in a variety of ways.