The Talking Stick

There is an awesome communication tool that has been used by Native Americans for a long time, called The Talking Stick. I learned this technique almost 20 years ago during some of my classes required for the Marriage, Family, and Human Development degree. It's a pretty simple technique, and it ensures that good listening techniques are being used, like not interrupting and reflecting. This helps to nurture communication that is both clear and uncontaminated, and to ensure t...

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It can be really hard to fix a marriage when you feel broken inside. It can be a challenge to try to meet your spouse's needs when your own are not being met or even fully understood. If you grew up religious or with high moral standards, this can add even more stress to the equation. This is a podcast that talks about the many challenges in marriage, and yes, even intimacy, and how they are effecting you on a personal level. Each week we take a deep dive into what is keeping your foot on the brakes when it comes to your arousal levels and what drives you to step on the accelerator. As your certified Life Coach, we will explore many fascinating topics, such as the different styles of arousal, the many types of intimacy, how blame effects our mood, the reasons we engage in these recreational shenanigans in the first place, and how life coaching skills get us through it all.