
Jealousy
Arguably, jealousy is one of the most toxic emotions, one that can destroy any relationship. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about its roots in insecurity and poor ideation of the self. They o...
25 Okt 202513min

Getting back with an Ex
Can you go back? Do failed relationship work on a second try or is the damage too profound to ever repair. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer their thoughts on the pitfalls and possible benefits...
12 Okt 202512min

The Vindictive Ex
Maybe you have had the experience or perhaps heard about such situations. When a relationship ends it is often more than painful emotionally, some partners go that extra step to inflict even more pai...
5 Okt 202512min

Empathy
If there is a human trait that matters more and least understood, it is empathy. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about why empathy is at the core of all durable relationships, ib life, work and...
28 Sep 202516min

The Power of Vulnerability
It takes a secure person to open themselves up to others but it is only through vulnerability that true emotional connection can flourish. Alvean and Doug explore this paradox in this episode and off...
21 Sep 202511min

What really matters?
Philosophers and everyday men and women alike wrestle with the question, what is my purpose in life? What actually matters–and how do we discover the answers? In this episode, Alvean and Doug take o...
14 Sep 202512min

The wisdom found in pain
It sounds counter-intuitive but Alvean and Doug would tell you that some of our most painful experiences are also incredibly important teaching moments. Although no one seeks out suffering, especiall...
7 Sep 202510min

The lies we tell ourselves
Can we truly deceive ourselves? In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the ways we obfuscate, pretend and misdirect our intuition and intellect when matters of the heart are concerned. For a ful...
31 Aug 202513min



















