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11. HeartShare: Micro Moments in Relationships Oct 30, 2018

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When was the last time you sat with your significant other, put down your mobile device, and just focused on your partner and everything you appreciate about them? Or the last time you smiled at a co-worker, waved at an acquaintance, or did a high-five with a friend you haven't seen in a while? What about the last time you shared positive feedback or words of encouragement with a stranger whom you felt needed it? In other words, when was the last time you had a brief but genuine connection — a micro-moment — with another human being?

On today's episode, I share my thoughts on micro-moments: what they are, how they occur in relationships, and why they matter tremendously. I share stories about my favorite micro-moments with friends, co-workers, family members, and even total strangers over the years - some of which are my most cherished memories of them. I also discuss the aspects of micro-moments and explain the concept of "authenticity on demand."

"It is not in the big grandiosity, the big moments and glamor of the date nights and weekend getaways that's your connection. It's in the mundane, in the routine, in every moment of life." - PripoTeplitsky

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

The concept of micro-moments: the small moments in day-to-day life you take for granted.
How a temporary break from the busy aspects of modern life can allow micro-moments in relationships to pop up and thrive.
The value of asking questions, even just the little ones, in establishing your connection.
How the often-repeated sentiment that "it's the little moments that matter most" is very, very true.
My favorite memories of the numerous micro-moments I shared with my loved ones, especially my son.
The significance of nicknames and positive acknowledgment in those little moments of connection.
How the thought of "What if this were my last day?" helps us appreciate these micro-moments more.
How even the most mundane moment of a unique day can be so profound.
Why true connection doesn't require a lot of dialogue.
The concept of "authenticity on demand."
Negative micro-moments, and what we can do to change them.
Giving and receiving appreciative statements.

Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop

Join Pripo and his wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Asheville, NC to learn the secrets of unlocking the Power of Appreciation in your relationships. Genuine appreciation, regardless of how simple or profound, has been proven to bring an immediate shift in the quality and closeness of loving relationships. The Power of Appreciation Workshop will teach you the necessary skills and fundamental process of enriching your relationship with your partner, deepening the connection, and enhancing the flow of positive.

To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PCor call (828) 712-8398.

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

StillPoint Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.comor call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation or Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It- the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!

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10. Non-Violent Communication Oct 23, 2018

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Steve Torma is the co-founder of The REAL Center, an organization that has been committed to encouraging compassionate relationships since 2007. He is the former President of Earthaven Ecovillage in Black Mountain, NC, and was a core faculty member for The Asheville Tantra School. He has established a thirty-year career of helping countless people find healing, direction, and meaning in their lives through his mastery of Non-Violent Communication (NVC), Radical Honesty, Body Electric, Cuddle Party, Restorative Circles, Permaculture, and Creation Spirituality.

Steve joins me today to discuss non-violent communications and how being in sync with our feelings can help us better understand our needs and gain insight on why we make the decisions we make. He explains how our relationships are affected by how well - or how poorly - we know our own feelings, particularly in the way we translate our thoughts into words. He also briefly touches on the four gateway feelings in his line of work — anger, depression, shame, and guilt — and what each of those things really means for the individual.

"Thoughts are obviously important, but to be able to communicate what's in your body — that kind of aliveness is one of the main things that creates connection.'" - Steve Torma

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

Learning how to feel exactly what is going on with your body.
The profound difference between thinking and feeling.
Having a solid emotional vocabulary.
Starting with feeling awareness, and realizing that feelings give us important information.
Understanding why we make the choices we make — why we feel what we feel.
Distinguishing between needs and wants by learning how to feel one's needs.
How — and why — the foundation of a dysfunctional relationship is not knowing your partner's needs.
How to effectively train people to be more attuned to their feelings.
The definition of self-directed neuroplasticity: Why it is possible for people to change.
Why pain is NOT suffering.
The four parts of the training process for non-violent communications.
Creating a connection between two people through the verbalization of feelings.
The significance and power of acknowledging what and how we are feeling.
The value of understanding the thoughts behind your anger.
The meaning of feeling a "sweet pain."
Understanding the basic principle of NVC.
Healing shame by realizing its roots.
Seeing through the eyes of compassion.
The truth behind how nature designed us, with regard to stress.

Connect with Steve Torma:

The REAL Center website
Email: info@therealcenter.org

Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop

To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PC or call (828) 712-8398.

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation or Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!

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09. HeartShare: Setting Boundaries in Relationships Oct 16, 2018

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Setting boundaries in relationships is usually a challenging topic to tackle, and with good reason. Aside from the fact that the very idea of imposing restrictions between yourself and your partner is hard to define, the act itself can be quite tricky to navigate — especially if you're afraid that you might offend your partner. What many don't realize is that setting healthy boundaries won't tear your relationship apart; in fact, it'll strengthen it, or perhaps even save it.

On today's episode, I break down the details of boundary-setting in relationships, from defining the concept to classifying the types of boundaries you need to set. I explain the concept of differentiation within the context of a relationship and explain why it's important to set aside time for personal activities and to put your needs at the forefront. I also share personal stories that illustrate the importance of saying "no" and how to say it properly, the impact of setting healthy boundaries on your relationship and your life in general, and the consequences of failing to do so.

"A relationship can't be healthy until both parties communicate their boundaries clearly, and the other person respects them." - PripoTeplitsky

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

Defining what boundaries are, in the context of relationships.
Distinguishing physical, sexual, emotional, and material boundaries.
The benefits of establishing healthy boundaries in a relationship.
How to establish healthy boundaries in a relationship.
Defining and developing differentiation in your relationship.
The concept of self-soothing to relieve your own
The importance of putting your identity and needs at the forefront.
Why you should learn to say "no"... and why it's okay to say "yes."
Setting — and respecting — personal schedules or activities without your partner.
A personal story relating to my vision quest at Esalen Institute.
How to handle unsolicited advice from loved ones.
What happens when we don't set boundaries, or when we set unhealthy ones.
How boundaries allow us to grow.

Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop

Join Pripo and his wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Asheville, NC to learn the secrets of unlocking the Power of Appreciation in your relationships. Genuine appreciation, regardless of how simple or profound, has been proven to bring an immediate shift in the quality and closeness of loving relationships. The Power of Appreciation Workshopwill teach you the necessary skills and fundamental process of enriching your relationship with your partner, deepening the connection, and enhancing the flow of positive.

To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PCor call (828) 712-8398.

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.comor call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code:Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

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08. The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Building Healthy Relationships Oct 09, 2018

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Gregg Levoy is anauthor, speaker, and seminar leader. He is the acclaimed author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life, the latter of which is among the Workforce Information Group's "Top 20 Career Publications". He previously worked as a Behavioral Specialist at USA Today. Currently, he is a regular contributing author and blogger for Psychology Today. He frequently holds workshops about the business, educational, governmental, faith-based and human-potential industries as well as keynote presentations for audiences at prestigious organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Microsoft.

Gregg joins me today to discuss the importance of self-inquiry and knowing your true self and how it impacts your ability to build healthy relationships. We discuss the importance ofnot just of listening, but also of having genuine conversations with yourself, especially in uncovering things you never knew about your character, your relationships, and the world around you. We share how being authentic means paying attention to signs within and around you — and preparing to hear self-truths from ourselves that may not always be pleasant.

"It's really that age-old idea that 'you can't love other people until you love yourself.'" - Gregg Levoy

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

Knowing yourself through dreamwork, journaling, and asking questions about yourself.
How to be a generous listener.
Why having an ongoing, conversational relationship with yourself is critical.
The meaning of self-reflection and understanding why some people don't turn their "receivers" on.
What dreams actually tell you on a conscious level.
How — and why — Gregg turned down an opportunity of a lifetime because of a dream.
The benefit of journaling.
The value of curiosity, not just about the world, but about each other.
The crucial difference between evoking and provoking.
"The alien game" and learning about yourself, your partner, and the world.
The concept of "dating cities," and how "I like myself here" can be applied in multiple relationships in your life.

Connect with Gregg Levoy:

Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop

Join Pripo and his wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Asheville, NC to learn the secrets of unlocking the Power of Appreciation in your relationships. Genuine appreciation, regardless of how simple or profound, has been proven to bring an immediate shift in the quality and closeness of loving relationships. The Power of Appreciation Workshopwill teach you the necessary skills and fundamental process of enriching your relationship with your partner, deepening the connection, and enhancing the flow of positive.

To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PCor call (828) 712-8398.

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.comor call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code:Pripoto receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

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07. Addictions and Their Effects on Relationships Oct 02, 2018

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Corey Costanzo is the co-owner of Still Point Wellness, an award-winning spa based in Asheville, NC offering world-class services including Salt Water Floatation - also known as sensory deprivation - Esalen Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Corey is a man of many talents and wears multiple hats. He holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a special focus on Somatic Psychology and is a certified Esalen Massage and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. He is a licensed clinical addictions counselor, trauma and anxiety specialist, and mindfulness meditation teacher. Additionally, he is a music therapist as well as a talented didgeridoo player.

Corey joins me today to discuss how addictions affect relationships. He explains how couples can improve their relationship when an addiction is present and how to identify when an addiction becomes an issue. He also explains what non-addicted partners can do to help themselves in a relationship involving addiction and how insight and awareness can help addicted partners learn to make better choices and decisions that are aligned with their life goals.

"When there's an addiction in the relationship, it's almost as if there's a third-party that's in the relationship." - Corey Costanzo

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

How addictions often drive a wedge between partners.
The importance of non-addicted partners seeking help, counseling, and treatment.
What is Al-Anon and how it helps relationships involving addictions?
Signs of co-dependence and how it impacts your relationship.
How co-dependences tendencies impact future generations.
The difference between judging a person judging the behavior.
The importance of setting boundaries.
The difference between advocating sobriety vs. advocating moderation.
How addictions impact trust.
The importance of staying disciplined and focused on the long-term goal when facing relapses.
How periods of addiction relapses can help identify what is "lacking" in an addicted person's life.
How practicing mindfulness meditation can help non-addicted partners stay aligned with and empowered to hold their boundaries.
Recognizing triggers that lead to addiction or relapse.
How insight and awareness can help addicted partners make better choices that are in line with their life goals.
How one person seeking help can lead others to do so as well.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Corey Costanzo:

Still Point Wellness

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!

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01. Introducing Myself: What is Connection Sep 25, 2018

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Relationships are critical for creating a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. They are all around us - from the people we interact with on a day-to-day basis to the animals and nature in our environment. Our relationships are built on the connections we forge with the people, places, and things in our life - whether that be the connections with our friends and family, our pets, or the emotional bonds we tie to items such as heirloom effects that have been passed down from generation to generation.

On today's episode, I share who I am, my background, and why I decided to launch the Relationships! Let's Talk About It podcast. I share what you can expect from each episode and guest conversation featured on the show as well as my intention to help more people forge deeper, more meaningful, and authentic relationships with those around them. I also explain what it truly means to build deep connections with your spouse or significant other as well as tips on how to forge more meaningful connections within your relationships.

"You cannot connect with somebody else if you are disconnected from yourself." - Pripo Teplitsky

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

The impact that building connections can have on your relationships.
How being authentic and vulnerable leads to creating deeper connections and more meaningful relationships.
How your self-worth and self-compassion impacts the connections you forge with those around you.
The impact of creating eye-contact while building connections and relationships.
How hand-holding creates a deeper connection with your spouse or significant other.
The role that compatibility plays on your relationships.
The importance of listening and being present with your partner.
The impact that playing and participating in fun activities with your partner can have on your connection and relationship.
How showing appreciation of yourself and those around you helps develop stronger bonds throughout your relationships.

Sponsored by StillPoint Wellness

StillPoint Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation, also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!

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06. Men's Work: Having Healthy Male Relationships Sep 25, 2018

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Andy Bosley is the co-founder of Yellowroot Farm CSA. He is currently studying to become an electrician, focusing on residential solar power. His journey into Men's Work initially began in 2004. Since then, he has become increasingly involved in projects that impact and improve the relationships men have with other men such as the ManKind Project and the New Warrior Training Adventure.

Andy joins me today to share his perspective on having healthy male relationships and how he became involved in projects like the ManKind Project. He shares his experience with the New Warrior Training Adventure and how it has impacted his relationships with other men in his life. We discuss the connection between a man's feeling of self-worth and their feelings of inadequacy and expressions of anger. He also shares how the concept of shadow work and inner emotional work can impact a man's relationship with their spouse, partner, or significant other as well as why women should encourage men to build healthy, authentic, and vulnerable connections with other men.

This episode will also help women that want to better understand men's thoughts and feelings on a deeper, more intimate level.

"Feeling heard is a way of connecting." - Andy Bosley

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

His experience with the ManKind Project and New Warrior Training Adventure.
The importance of men getting comfortable with being vulnerable around other men.
The difference between "male bonding" and "male connecting."
Understanding the pros and cons of "being right" vs. "being heard."
The Shadow Work Concept and how it drives change in male relationships.
The connection between a man's self-worth, feelings of inadequacy, and expressions of anger.
Safe ways men can express their anger.
How learning to safely express his anger has enriched his relationships.
Why it is critical for men to find a safe space to be their authentic, vulnerable selves.
How men can help other men overcome tendencies of grandiosity, narcissism, and depression.
Why women should encourage men to build healthy connections with other men.
How his relationship with his partner has benefitted from the Men's Work experience.
The difference between feeling guilty and feeling shameful.
How the work he has done internally has impacted the way he connects with and raises his children.
The importance of allowing children to realize their feelings and emotions are normal and acceptable.
The impact that modeling healthy emotional behaviors can have on young men and children.
What it means for men to be deprived of intimacy from other men - beyond the sexual identity aspect - and why it's important for healthy male relationships.

Connect with Andy Bosley:

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!

Theme music provided by Adi the Monk

05. HeartShare: The Art of Listening Sep 25, 2018

Show notes

One of the most common complaints in distressed marriages, partnerships, and relationships is that one - or both - people feel as though the other is not really listening to them. Mastering the art of listening is a critical component for improving your communication skills - and ultimately - your ability to deepen your connection with your partner and the people around you. On today's episode, I discuss the importance of honing your listening skills and how it can impact and improve your relationship with your partner as well as your friends, family, and colleagues. I explain what reflective listening is and how monitoring your self-talk can impact your ability to become a good listener for others. I also explain what it means to listen with empathy and how being present, curious, and interested in a conversation you are engaged in can impact the way the speaker feels as well as how it can help deepen the connection with them. "Listening and empathy skills are the hallmarks of good communicators." - Pripo Teplitsky This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

What is "true listening?"
How being authentically curious and interested in your partner impacts your listening skills.
What it means to "listen with the ears of the heart."
How monitoring your self-talk during a conversation impacts your ability to be a present and empathetic listener.
How to become a reflective listener.
The difference between agreeing with the speaker vs. validating and acknowledging their experience and emotions.
The importance of eye contact.
Why it's important to resist the temptation to engage your thoughts that might interrupt the speaker's train of thought.
Resisting the urge to fill moments of silence.
The importance of being honest when you're distracted during a conversation.
Getting clear on what the speaker expects from the listener.
The correlation between your listening skills and intimacy.
How breathing impacts your ability to listen and be present in a conversation.
How deep listening creates authentic connections between individuals and partners.

Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop Join Pripo and his beautiful wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Asheville, NC to learn the secrets of unlocking the Power of Appreciation in your relationships. Genuine appreciation, regardless of how simple or profound, has been proven to bring an immediate shift in the quality and closeness of loving relationships. The Power of Appreciation Workshop will teach you the necessary skills and fundamental process of enriching your relationship with your partner, deepening the connection, and enhancing the flow of positive. To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PC or call (828) 712-8398. Sponsored by Still Point Wellness Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before! Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372. Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®! Let's Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media! Theme music provided by Adi the Monk

04. Sound and Attunement Healing in Relationships Sep 25, 2018

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Corey Costanzo is the co-owner of Still Point Wellness, an award-winning spa in Asheville, North Carolina. He is a licensed clinical addictions counselor, trauma and anxiety specialist, music therapist, and mindfulness meditation teacher. He earned his master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Somatic Psychology. Additionally, he is a certified Esalen Massage and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner as well as a very talented didgeridoo player.

Corey joins me today to share how he is using sound and vibration as a tool to heal and transform the lives of those around him. He explains how sound helps in becoming more attune with your partner and its impact on the connection you build with them. He also explains how harmonics and vibrations influence partnerships, strategies to become more attuned to yourself as well as your partner, and how he uses the didgeridoo as a guided meditation tool in his philanthropic work.

"Attunement is a beautiful ingredient to the recipe of a successful relationship - and a successful life." - Corey Costanzo

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

How he uses sound and healing as meditative tools to impact the healing and transformation process.
Using the didgeridoo as a healing instrument in guided meditation sessions.
The "Inside Out" meditation strategy and how it works.
The history of the didgeridoo.
How his guided meditation sessions with the didgeridoo at a men's detention center helped transform the lives of incarcerated men and trauma sufferers.
The connection between emotional attunement and harmonic attunement.
How attunement can be positive or negative.
How being attuned to yourself - your knowing, alignment, and groundedness - impacts your ability to be attuned to others.
Strategies to become attuned to yourself, your energy, and your personal space.
The power of mental imagery, visualization techniques, and self-attunement.
Designing your life with awareness and thought through mindfulness and attunement techniques.

Resources Mentioned:

Touch the Sound Documentary
Ear Hustle Podcast
Light A Path Organization
Asheville Community Yoga
The Effects of Mental Imagery on Free Throw Performance study by The College at Brockport: State University of New York

Connect with Corey Costanzo:

Still Point Wellness

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372.

Mention the code: Pripo to receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!

Let's Talk About It!

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!

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03. HeartShare: The Power of Appreciation Sep 25, 2018

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One of the most powerful ways of showing your love and deepening the connection of your relationships is through the power of appreciation. Research studies have shown that it takes at least five positive interactions in a relationship to every one negative interaction for a spouse, partner, or significant other to truly feel appreciated. Today, many couples struggle to share and receive deep appreciation - for a variety of reasons.

So, how can we strengthen the emotional connections we share with our loved ones? How do you begin showing your appreciation for the people around you if you've never been given a positive example to model and emulate?

On today's episode, I explain how sharing your appreciation for those around you - as well as being open to receiving it - can impact the way we connect with others and the world around us. I explain how feeling appreciated can impact your health as well as your intimate relationship with your spouse and how the power of appreciation can impact a couple's ability to communicate better, cope with challenging issues, and repair conflicts. I also share practical strategies you can use to begin improving your relationships through the power of appreciation.

"Appreciation is like the vitamins in a couple's immune system." - Pripo Teplitsky

This week on Relationships! Let's Talk About It:

The importance of appreciating things in the moment - instead of waiting until it's too late.
The "Zap Out" technique and how it helps inspire and encourage feelings of appreciation.
Why being authentic about your appreciation for others is critical for the receiver to feel appreciated.
How feeling appreciated impacts your health and the "feel-good" hormones, oxytocin and serotonin.
What is "The Couple Bubble" and how it impacts your personal
How grounding the connection of your relationships in appreciation can help couples cope with challenges, communicate better, and repair conflicts.
How giving and receiving appreciation can impact a couple's intimacy and sexual desire.
What is "Appreciation HeartShares," how the exercise can be used to positivity impact your relationships, and why you should do it regularly.
How focusing on negativity blocks your ability to show appreciation.
Why parents should model appreciation for - and with - their children.
Strategies for consistently practicing the art of appreciation.
The impact of using positive interactions and endearing, loving names during moments of conflict.
Why it's critical to be specific when sharing your appreciation for others.
How writing - and speaking - your appreciation for others can empower and deepen your relationship.

Sponsored by Still Point Wellness

Still Point Wellness is Asheville's premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point's world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!

Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.com or call (828) 348-5372.

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Let's Talk About It!

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