The Relationship Couch
During a discussion with my mother this morning, we discussed how interesting it is that I’m usually the youngest person in a group. Often, I’m found spending time with elders. This has been the case since I was a little girl. I used to sit with the elders on my block and listen to their …
If you’re anything like me, you know traveling with toddlers can be fun and exciting, AND it can also be a test of where your last nerve is. Trying to juggle everything from packing and planning to keeping your little one entertained and comfortable, there are so many things to consider when traveling with a …
We all know the saying it takes a village to raise children, and while that used to be exactly how it was, times have changed quite tremendously. Parents are on hyper-alert because there are predators preying on their children and feel resistant to the interference of the community. On the other hand, the community isn’t …
There are few places I’ve been to as tranquil as Taino Woods. While only 2 hours outside of bustling New York City, the energy of the land feels much farther removed. The owners, Chantel and Jesse Rivera create a spiritual experience for each guest that stems from their indigenous Taino culture. In the mornings, the …
“Mommy, play with me”… That’s what my little one says every day. It doesn’t matter if I just spent the last hour playing with him. For him, it’s not enough. I feel terrible telling him I can’t play with him because I need to work. The look of disappointment registers clearly on his face and …
Monkeypox was first identified in 1958 in Zaire, Africa, which is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. This virus was recorded to have started among captive primates. Initially, the outbreak was fairly contained among animals, but in 1970, it was identified in humans. Initially, it was recorded in West and Central Africa, but in the …
Difficult co-parenting relationships refer to two parents who have very different parenting styles or just can’t seem to get on the same page when it comes to the children. The parents often don’t agree on discipline, parenting philosophies, or how to handle their children’s behavior. Some parents never agree on how to handle the kids, …
Pulse oximeters are causing discrepancies among Black and Hispanic patients and contributing to significant delays in COVID-19 and other respiratory therapies. Medical professionals rely greatly on the Pulse Oximeter readings. This influences the decisions medical professionals make in addressing respiratory challenges in patients. The problem lies in the way the Pulse Oximeters analyze oxygen saturation …
I woke up to the news that in a rare sidestep of tradition, the Supreme Court is looking to overturn the historic Roe v. Wade decision that allowed Federal protection for abortion. This feels like just another step in the direction of snatching away women’s rights. This looks scarily like the agenda is to go …
When it comes to relationships and intimacy, our greatest teachers are the examples we had growing up and the environments we were in. Most people don’t realize just as easily as we need to learn different subjects in school, we should also be reading and learning about healthy relationships. Relationships are some of the most …
She laughed and said I was detached. She spoke in general of my nature as a person. I disagreed. She wasn’t the only one that said that and felt like they had a good read of who I am. I realized they didn’t know me very well. Or at least not as well as they …
As a parent with multiple kids, I’m constantly reminded that my kids watch me grow and evolve. Each child gets a slightly different version of mommy. My prayer is that none of them feel the other got more of me than they did. As I sat and talked with my oldest today, I could see …
Cardiac disease is the #1 cause of death among women. As women, we’re notorious for overworking and pouring into everyone else, prioritizing others, and leaving ourselves for last. We’re taught to put our partner first, our children first, and even our careers first. None of those include putting ourselves first. I’m absolutely guilty of doing …
I’ve been hearing from so many of my followers that they battle with anxiety and in many instances it plays out in their behavior and their relationships. What we often overlook are the things we do that may be contributing to the anxiety and it’s severity. So I wanted to help you out and give …
Libsyn has a new CEO! Are Google Podcasts moving to YouTube Podcasts? What’s changed regarding automatic downloads with iOS 14.5 or later, video podcast insights! Tips for remaining anonymous doing your podcast and some super surprising numbers for…
A summary of the latest Apple event and theMacBook Pro M1 Pro and M1 Max, recap of She Podcasts Live, Instagram updates for podcasters, video podcasting facts, searching in Apple Podcasts – again, bonus stats, focusing on your questions! Of course…
Covering all the new Spotify Exclusives, Libsyn 4 vs Libsyn 5, Squid Games and what it has to do with podcasting, advice on changing your show name and coming back from a long hiatus, the X-fronts are almost here! And of course stats, this time…
The Shure MV7x, the new Apple hardware, when feed tags and categories are useful, YouTube benefits for podcasters, troubleshooting RSS feeds on Google Podcasts, linking to an MP3 vs not, and mean and median download stats! Of course much, much more
On this episode you’ll get the scoop on data on CPMs from Advertisecast, workflows for publishing back catalogue to YouTube, what stats you can expect from Facebook Podcasts, tool talk on good quality XLR cables and monitoring headphones and of course…
Social media has been swirling with memes asking you to prove what you “bring to the table” so to speak. This seems to be a hot topic on platforms where people are known for randomly scrolling. The range of responses can be just as vast. In reality, the answer to a question like this is …
Celebrating our 200th with some of your voices! Plus, Skype recording follow-up, getting recommended by Google Podcast, what’s required for real life conferences, more on the Facebook Podcasts experience, what to do when your podcast is pirated and…
A round-up of soooo many things! Podcast Movement recap, including the Fireside Chat partnership, all kinds up updates from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Audacity, Glow.FM part of Spotify Open Access partnership program and Facebook starts…
Ostracism is the technical name for the silent treatment. Partial ostracism is also done when the offended party responds with one word replies…
Glow.fm + Spotify Open Access! Then on the episode, really awesome brand new podcasting gear, transformative data from the Latino Podcast Listener report, Canva + Libsyn, Pocketcasts & Automattic, Goodpods update Libsyn 5 social sharing? And…
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re probably experiencing Pandemic Fatigue, and you’re wondering when life will get back to…
Isn’t it astounding how the media can expect more consideration from your life than you’re allowed to give yourself? I must admit, outside of Venus and Serena Williams, I wasn’t familiar with other tennis players. I enjoyed playing the sport, but never had the opportunity to truly get into it. With that being said, you …
Every relationship has it’s patterns, whether those be healthy patterns or unhealthy patterns. Those patterns often emerge when couples find themselves in conflict. When a disconnection happens and goes on over time, the interactions will become more and more negative between the couple. Statistics show that couples who get stuck in this pattern within the …
We spend time talking about toxic partners, but often don’t realize when we are the toxic partner. In this episode, we discuss 7 traits that may be making you the toxic partner. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therelationshipcouch/support
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is currently labeled as a pandemic with many places across the globe in various levels of quarantine. This episode will show you show to talk to your kids about this virus, the effects, and what’s happening without scaring the hell out of them, and how to help reassure them that they can do …