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Make room for your “existential moment”

Mar 25, 2024 | A Grounded Powerful Strength (GPS), Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Self Empowerment

“I came to the conclusion that there is an existential moment in your life when you must decide to speak for yourself; nobody else can speak for you.” Martin Luther King Countless people silence their voices in their most important relationships out of fear of the...
Is this frustrating behavior playing out in your relationship?

Is this frustrating behavior playing out in your relationship?

Mar 18, 2024 | Accountability, Communication, Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

Weekly Tip: Changing from explaining, minimizing, or justifying your actions to owning the impact your actions cause changes the trajectory of your relationship. There are few things more frustrating, disappointing, or infuriating than constantly having your upsets...
The Truth About Being the ‘Good Guy’

The Truth About Being the ‘Good Guy’

Feb 12, 2024 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Marriage, People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships, Relationships

“Just because you believe you’re a “good guy” doesn’t mean you’re a good guy.” ~LMB  I used to get caught off guard when men in my office would nonchalantly defend their emotional abuse of their wives. It’s quite an interesting phenomenon to watch because the...
You Do What You Do Because You Choose To; Choose Wisely

You Do What You Do Because You Choose To; Choose Wisely

Feb 5, 2024 | Accountability, Radically New Culture, Self Empowerment

“You do what you do because you choose to; choose wisely.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever tell yourself that you do what you do because others make you? Perhaps you think you yell because your partner doesn’t listen, or you shut down because your partner...
The Hidden Dangers of Avoiding Conflict in Your Relationship

The Hidden Dangers of Avoiding Conflict in Your Relationship

Oct 23, 2023 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships

“Avoiding coming home is a critical sign that you need to fix what’s going on at home.” ~LMB Running from problems doesn’t make them disappear; it creates greater upset and more significant problems. If you’re working late at the office...
Creating Healthy Relationships: Why Emotional Safety Matters

Creating Healthy Relationships: Why Emotional Safety Matters

Oct 9, 2023 | Accountability, Radically New Relationships

“Healthy, connected relationships cannot happen without safety on every level.” ~LMB Are you safe towards others? I mean: Are you REALLY safe to others? Are the people in your life tiptoeing around your anger? Is your spouse afraid to be honest about their...
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