15 Jan Being Well Podcast: The Keys to a Great Relationship
[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”70942″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Before becoming the “Buddhist brain guy” Dr. Rick spent over 30 years working in private practice as a couples counselor and family therapist. Today we’re leaning on that experience, and learning what we can do to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1626716173756{margin-top: 50px !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today’s episode was based on Rick’s new book Making Great Relationships: Simple Practices for Solving Conflicts, Building Connection, and Fostering Love. Follow this link if you’d like to order it.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/2aDhz7YeJeo”][vc_column_text]Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction and Rick’s upcoming book
3:20: The importance of deliberate action in making a relationship
5:50: 6 practical steps from Rick’s new book
10:05: The relationship we have with ourselves
13:10: When others don’t want the same thing
18:50: Rick’s recurring observations in relationship counseling
25:00: Balancing intimacy and autonomy, and asserting what you want
30:50: Staying on topic and establishing thorough agreements
36:25: Sticking to our needs without alienating others
37:45: Tolerating discomfort
40:20: Getting to truth with others
41:40: Recap[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1644951339801{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f0f0f0 !important;}”]
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