Ever wonder why your relationship is growing further apart rather than closer? Your communication is the key to intimacy and authentic connection. Today's episode explores briefly toxic communication behaviors and ways to combat them.

Resources:

The Gottman Institute

https://www.gottman.com/

Books by John Gottman

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage 

The Science of Trust

Listen in as my husband, Brandon and I have an open conversation on marriage with dear friends, Anton and Sulma Keith.  It's an authentic chat on lessons learned. We get vulnerable and share our perspectives not only in our marriage but ourselves.  

Practicing gratitude daily is scientifically proven to enhance our daily lives. The benefits are transformative and as we navigate this journey we call life!

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Francisco Javier Cornejo completed his B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and continued his education at George Mason University, as he pursued a Master's degree in Social Work. Francisco has focused his work on trauma and recovery within the Latinx and migrant community by delivering behavioral health services in community health centers located in Prince William County. Francisco additionally has worked to increase the participation and collaboration among various community entities to aid in increasing access to necessary resources for the Latinx community.  

Let’s get rid of mental health stigmas and discover how therapy can be our best decision yet!

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My dear friend Ted Williams III is back in the studio! Listen in as we discuss current events, emotional triggers, how to take information, and harness your individual power! 

Writer, speaker, executive coach, and conversation architect, Gigi has spent nearly the last decade advocating for inclusion and fighting racism through her consultancy Gigi Gilliard Development. She's our hilarious and ridiculous Auntie who more than anything: loves God, her family, all things love + romance ...and is unafraid to speak the truth about the world we live in. She's the author of soon to drop "The Loud Brown Round Girl” and "The Inclusion C.O.D.E" and firmly believes that all the "G"s in her name really stand for....grateful.

Cresenda Jones, a counselor, and Life Coach has been a disciple since 1985 in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida Churches of Christ.  She is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the State of Florida. Generational trauma and dysfunction led her to intently seek both spiritual maturity and emotional health.  Along the journey, her MA in Professional Counseling, MBA, and M. Ed have provided clearer roadmaps and growth.  She considers it a privilege to witness growth and miraculous transformations when she facilitates the Time Line Therapy® breakthrough process, discussion groups, and workshops.  She is most excited when her clients eliminate negative emotions and limiting beliefs that have held them back, freeing them up for the life, performance, and success that God has planned!  Her book, Spiritual Maturity: God’s Will for Emotional Health and Healing is available on www.ipibooks.com.  Her new book, Spiritual Transformation:  Emotional Intelligence and Freedom should be released soon!

Brandon Thorpe, MA in Finance & Owner of Visionary Lending

Aidaliz Cuevas, LCSW has returned to the podcast to discuss Suicide Prevention. She provides insight, years of knowledge and experience to help shine a light on the warning signs, risks, and ways to get help in the event of a crisis.  

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month