This is part 2 of a 2 part series. 

This episode is my guest appearance on the SelfKind Podcast and a continuation of Episode 21.  

Here we unpack the individuals relationship with the self and how that impacts relationships.

The role of mindfulness in our growth and evolution and what happens inside us when we feel stuck.

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This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series from The Selfkind Podcast. As a guest on the show I had a lot of fun talking about all manner of things.

In this interview I talk about the difference between relationships at work and those you have with an intimate other.

I unpack the origins of Culture of Care – my relationship therapy practice in Sydney. then we move to why using your strengths at work matters, how to cultivate intentional moments of connection with your special person and why this is so very crucial to maintaining love and  strong, healthy bonds with your intimate other take 20 mins out of your day now and have a listen.

This episode is about practical things you can do when your partner gives you the silent treatment. 

Silence is not a winning formula. You can’t resolve anything without good communication and  good quality conversations that heal the hurt and keep your love alive.

You can't resolve anything when you don't know what the problem is.

You'll learn what could be behind your partner's silence and a few tools to try to engage them in talking .

In this episode Michael talks about how he rose out of an addiction to weed by finding creative fulfilment in a hobby and surrounding himself with a community of great relationships.

Michael explains how a movie “Euphoria” was one of the turning points for his transformation journey out of addiction. He was able to identify with the main character’s “rock bottom” and then accept that he was in fact addicted to weed.

The journey back to a fulfilling life was facilitated by new found hobbies including roller skating and miniature model painting and even dating himself.

Michael shares his experience generously and shows it is possible to break out of habits that don’t serve you.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Waitlist for Grow Program on Trust

https://cultureofcare.com.au/grow-workshop/

Euphoria Links:

Binge:

https://binge.com.au/shows/show-euphoria!1694

IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772296/

This episode is about how fear sets in when you've had experiences of rejection in love.

This episode is for you if you’re scared of taking the next step towards love. When fear sets in, it can stop you from taking action towards the love that you want. You may remain guarded behind an emotional brick wall or maybe your style is to display signs of indecision, procrastination or lack of commitment. In this episode you'll find  encouragement to recognise when fear is present and to trust yourself while moving towards love.

There's only one way to deal with fear commitment and fear of love. Listen to find how? 

GROW is a program to help you to know yourself and Grow your relationship. Go to the website www.cultureofcare.com.au to join the waitlist.

You can stop the outburst. You can calm yourself. You can soothe the moment. Many people say they smoke because it calms them down. In this episode we explore another way to self soothe and create harmony before or during the wobbly moments of tension.

If you want to find a way to release stress in the moment, listen to this episode. 

Brad Goodchild is the founder of Bikram Yoga Five Dock.

In this episode, Brad drills into how yoga principles are such a powerful tool to tap into the power of the mind. Brad equates yoga to a body spring clean and shows us how a yoga practice can help you cultivate inner strength, an improved mind-body connection, consistency, patience and self-realisation. Yoga is a vehicle for improving your relationship with yourself. It helps you peel back the layers to find your positive health and wellbeing.

Listen for more insights from Brad Goodchild.

You can find Brad at www.bikramyogafivedock.com.au

We fight a lot. Is that bad? Is conflict bad?

This episode is about conflict, disagreements, fights, mishaps, and all the things that happen when two people are just are not agreeing  the conversation heads south.

Conflict is not the enemy. It's what we do with conflict, the words and the phrases that we use and the way we behave inside conflict scenarios that ruins relationships.

You may be using words to hurt your partner. You may be calling them names or hurling abuse on occasions and let’s face it, no one is perfect.

So what happens after a blunder? This episode tells you that repair is mandatory after a fight. Listen to hear about the definition of repair and how to do it.

If you want more help, or you want to be guided  so you can have a deepening conversation with your partner, download the conflict scaffold from www.cultureofcare.com.au

Have you ever been suspicious of your partner’s activities ? Have you ever been accused of cheating ? In this episode we define cheating and how to know if you have a trust issue in your relationship. Flirty texts, deleted emails, a prolonged look at someone attractive or an exchange of  eye contact may be considered a breach of trust. You'll need to stop the fights and have a good conversation about expectations.

Couples therapy can help prevent more damage in the future. And if one of you is uncertain about staying in the relationship, get help now.

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