You ‘re not the boss of me
Have you ever heard this expression–possibly from kids but sometimes said in another way it is the sentiment behind adult push back. In this episode, Alvean and Doug dissect the meaning behind that ex...
8 Nov 202510min
Do Opposites Attract
Conventional wisdom suggests the answer is yes, but is that really true. In this episode Alvean and Doug take on the question with some surprising insights int what makes for a lively and rich relati...
1 Nov 202515min
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
