The heroic leap of just being yourself: why being authentic feels so risky in relationships

Why we created the Pro Love Movement and how you can join us

What does it mean to be pro love? How do you bring more love into your life and into your relationships? How do you bring more love into the world around you? In this episode, we talk about the Pro Love Movement and we lay out the five steps to having more love in your life and making the world a more loving place. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, “love is the greatest force in the universe.” Show notes at alchemyofconnection.com/episode10 [https://alchemyofconnection.com/episode10]

How to be a visionary in your life and in your relationships

Want to know how to create a powerful vision for your life and relationships? In this episode we’ll explore why having a vision for your life and relationships is so important and how discovering a sense of meaning and purpose is a vital part of honing your vision for your life. We’ll take you far beyond the realm of vision boards and fantasy into the true power of the imagination to create relationships that are deeply meaningful and satisfying. Show notes at alchemyofconnection.com/episode9 [https://alchemyofconnection.com/episode9]

On the value of courage, vulnerability and being brave in love

Why is vulnerability so essential for healthy relationships? And why does vulnerability require courage? In this episode we’ll talk about how to be brave in love and relationships and why vulnerability is vital for emotional intimacy and connection. We’ll dispel the cultural myth that associates vulnerability with weakness and explore reasons why learning how to be vulnerable is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationships.  Show notes at alchemyofconnection.com/episode8 [https://alchemyofconnection.com/episode8]

Our best advice for the hard times in relationships: what you need to know

Hard times in inevitable in any long-term relationship. In this episode, we’ll explore how to tell the difference between hard times as a good sign that your relationship is deepening and the hard times that indicate that your relationship could benefit from some extra attention. We’ll talk about the transition from the honeymoon phase and why so many relationships run into difficulty making this transition. We’ll also share our tips for navigating challenges in relationships with skill and grace. Show notes at alchemyofconnection.com/episode7 [https://alchemyofconnection.com/episode7]

The heroic leap of just being yourself: why being authentic feels so risky in relationships

Being yourself in a relationship sounds like it should be easy. So why do so many of us struggle with being authentic in relationships? In this episode, we’ll explore the early messages we receive as children that discourages us from being our whole selves in relationships and uncover ways to step out of the trap of trying to be who you think other people want you to be and instead take the heroic leap of just being yourself in your relationships. Show notes at alchemyofconnection.com/episode6 [https://alchemyofconnection.com/episode6]