The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

Latest Episodes:

SC 88 – The Hidden Power Of Conflict – Annie Lalla Jan 11, 2017

Show notes

Annie Lalla brings the heat in this amazing episode full of love and wisdom. Damn can this woman spin some distinctions and reframe so many challenges with simple, detailed examples of how we can transform our relationships into the magic we long for. I know you're going to dig this one. A must listen to probably 2 or 3 times.

SHOWNOTES

How to use conflict to access your shadow [10:00]
Learning to use conflict and complaints to build your relational and emotional muscles [12:00]
A practical tool to help you become a master of conflict in your relationship [16:00]
How to handle disagreements in parenting [17:30]
A specific process you can follow whenever you feel triggered after being criticized [20:00]
How to effectively deliver feedback in a way that (almost) guarantees a positive reaction from your partner [22:30]
A powerful breathing & thought exercise to do as soon as you're triggered [24:00]
The power that pre-emptive delight can have on your emotional 'bank account' [27:15]
An easy (and fun) way to heal your relationship to your parents [29:00]
The concept of 'intergenerational envy' and how it can put you back in control of healing your wounds from childhood [32:00]
How to give and receive feedback without destroying your relationship [36:00]
For men: how to best use your tone of voice to give feedback that lands with love [37:00]
The most important role a wife has in her husband's life [39:00]
An elegant 'family hack' to reduce fights and resentments that you can start using tonight [40:00]
What to do if your partner doesn't want to work on your relationship with you [45:00]
Annie's definition of 'True Love' [47:00]
Your Action Step [58:00]

SC 87 - Why Some Men Struggle With A Woman's Emotions Jan 09, 2017

Show notes

Why is emotional intensity so difficult for some guys to deal with? [1:20]
Why some men can’t handle being around women (and people) who are depressed or going through intense emotional experiences.[4:15]
Action step: A constructive way to think and act when we ‘don’t like’ something about our partner. [5:50]

SC 86 - Why People Get Divorced In January & What To Do About It - Charles J. Orlando Jan 04, 2017

Show notes

Show Notes

Charles’ relationship story. [9:50]
How we know if we’re ready for marriage. [13:00]
Why do you people get divorced in January? [15:00]
The #1 thing you can do to prevent a “January Divorce”. [17:00]
A micro step you can take to ratchet up the ‘honesty’ in your relationship. [19:00]
How to get real, raw and say the hard truths (and how NOT to say it). [21:00]
How Charles recently got through a super tough time in his relationship.[22:00]
How to know when a relationship has run its course. [25:00]
The pacts to make with yourself that help you take responsibility and take back control of your happiness in relationships. [28:00]
The reason great relationships take effort - and how to use that effort to create the best possible relationship. [34:00]
An unusual type of therapy that Charles uses to turn peoples marriages around. [38:00]
Your action step.

GUEST BIO

Charles J. Orlando is a relationship expert and bestselling author of The Problem with Women... is Men book series and The Pact: Goodbye, Past. Hello, Love!, and the upcoming graphic novella Don't Date A Dick, and he serves as expert host of the hit show Seven Year Switch on FYI (currently in its second season).

Referred to as "The Malcolm Gladwell of Relationships" by the media, and "Carrie Bradshaw-meets-Hitch" by his readers, Charles has built a 1,400,000+ person fanbase on Facebook—completely by word-of-mouth—where he offers free, street-smart love advice to men and women around the world. Charles has personally connected with tens of thousands of singles and couples to discover the answers to key questions that plague modern-day romance: What challenges plague romantic relationships in today's technology-centric world; and what do women and men truly want from their significant others—and themselves—in a long-term relationship?

SC 85 - How Do I Let My Wall Down & Let Him In? Jan 03, 2017

Show notes

We all have a wall in our most intimate relationships. Find out how to take down that wall in a way that works for you. I've got the first step laid out for you.

SHOWNOTES

Martina asks her question [5:00]
The first step in dealing with fear. [7:30]
How your parents influence your relationship with your partner. [8:00]
The truth about fear. [12:00]
Jayson gives an action step. [15:00]

SC 84 - Do You Want To Be A Victim Or Get Empowered? - Alexi & Preston Dec 28, 2016

Show notes

Want to hear how two people move from victim consciousness to a place of empowerment? Alexi and Preston have some bold answers on how to get over your victim mindset when it comes to relationships and your past. If you want to be challenged in a good way, this episode will help you.

SHOWNOTES

How did Preston & Alexi begin their journey of personal transformation? [14:00]
Why do people struggle in relationship? [21:30]
Preston & Alexi's backpack metaphor that helps them thrive in their relationship struggles. [23:00]
Why Preston couldn't last 20 minutes watching an HBO show with Alexi. [26:00]
The lessons from their last big fight. [30:00]
Preston shares the biggest tool a man can use during a fight with his partner. [36:00]
The deadly sins of love. [42:00]
The difference between victim and victim consciousness. [45:30]
Your action step. [53:00]

GUEST BIO

As the Co-Founders and Co-Creators of The Bridge Method, Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles have supported thousands of people who have dramatically changed their lives by participating in their various programs and workshops all over the world.

For the past 10 years, they've both dedicated their lives to learning as much as they could about Human Potential, Positive Psychology, NLP, Ontology of Language, Transformative Studies, Somatic Training, and Esoteric Wisdom to step into their own leadership and truly "walk the walk" of this work. They are insanely committed to leading others on this same path, and empowering them to step fully into their unique gifts to create a world that works for everyone.

Recently married, this couple is truly committed to transforming the way the world works, by transforming the lives of individuals. They currently speak and lead workshops all over the world (both together and separate), as well as run their own widely successful inspirational YouTube Channels. Both Preston + Alexi released their first solo books in June 2016 under the publishing house of Simon + Schuster; and will be releasing their first collaborative book with the same publisher in January 2017. http://alexiandpreston.com

SC 83 - If You Are Bored In Your Relationship - Ellen & Jayson Dec 21, 2016

Show notes

Is your relationship boring or are you boring? Or, better yet, are you just stuck and unsure of how to deepen your relationship? Boredom is a sign that you are missing something, big. Human beings are not boring. Yes, they may have stunted their development, but behind that wall is a massive ocean to explore. Listen up and find out how to get beyond boring.

SHOWNOTES

The piece of chocolate that sparked this podcast episode. [9:00]
The common phrases we here about monogamy? [10:45]
What causes the initial boredom after we get married? [12:00]
The traps you might fall into when feeling bored in your relationship. [17:00]
The 5 steps to take as soon as you notice you're feeling bored in your relationship. [19:00]
The power of the uncomfortable conversation. [21:00]
Your action step. [31:30]

SC 82 - How He Got His Wife Back with Ryan Michler Dec 14, 2016

Show notes

Want to hear how one man got his wife back after a separation on the brink of divorce? It's actually quite simple but requires a certain kind of man to be able to follow through with it and execute. If you are a man, this is essential information if your marriage is on the rocks.

SHOWNOTES

How & why did Ryan start Order of Man? [6:00]
What is the current state of men in general? [7:30]
What was the impact of not growing up with a father? [9:00]
When did Ryan realize the "honeymoon" phase of marriage was over? [12:00]
The two big things that Ryan did to get his wife back. [18:00]
Did therapy help Ryan and his wife? [21:30]
The huge trap that many men fall into in a marriage. [28:00]
The trick to not fall into blame or victimhood. [35:00]
Your action step. [42:00]

GUEST BIO

Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has impacted society today. He believes many of the world’s most complicated problems could be solved if men everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. It has now become his life’s mission to help men across the planet step more fully into their roles as protectors, providers, and presiders over themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities. You can find him blogging and podcasting at Order of Man where he is working to help men become all they were meant to be. http://www.orderofman.com

SC 81 - 87 Year-Old Pro-Sex Feminist Discusses The Female Orgasm - Betty Dodson Dec 07, 2016

Show notes

Is the female orgasm that complicated and powerful? It can be for some of us, but in this episode, women's sexuality pioneer and sexologist Betty Dodson offers some extremely practical, no-nonsense advice for women (and men) around the orgasm. Hear some enlightening and very intimate details of what a woman can do to dissolve the shame and step into true enjoyment of an orgasm. From group sex to being witnessed masturbating, this episode is sure to confront you and lift you up.

SHOWNOTES

How did Betty get first started in teaching sex and orgasm? [8:30]
What's the current state of feminism and sexuality? [11:00]
What does a bodysex group do? [12:00]
Why is this kind of bodysex work important for women? [16:30]
How often should a woman orgasm to give her vitality? [18:00]
Have they figured out where the fluid of a G-spot orgasm comes from? [19:00]
What does Betty think about Orgasmic Meditation (OMing)? [20:00]
Betty's suggestions on how to experience your first female orgasm. [24:00]
Does feeling safe with a partner matter affect the quality of the orgasm? [26:00]
How to create a sex-positive world? [27:30]
Betty's thoughts on using sex toys for orgasm. [32:00]
Is monogamy realistic? [34:00]
Best way to heal from sexual shame & trauma? [36:00]
Betty's best advice for married couples to revive their sex life. [39:00]
Your action step. [43:00]

SC 80 - A Couple's Vulnerable Story of Falling Apart & Getting Stronger Together with Tripp & Alyson Nov 30, 2016

Show notes

A brave smart couple shares their "dark period" and how they got through it. Anyone who has been married for a few years, and then adds in a child to the mix, will pretty much get rocked. Tripp and Alyson share what happened and how they got through it. From their day to day check-ins, emotional distance and meltdowns, to transforming their sex life after kids, you are going to love how this couple rocked it out. And hopefully, you can take a few tips home to your relationship.

SHOWNOTES

The story of how Tripp & Alyson met. [10:00]
Tripp and Alyson's wild first few dates. [16:00]
How reclaim their connection when it's off. [21:30]
How did Tripp learn to be curious? [30:00]
One period that challenged their relationship. [31:00]
What Tripp had to face in himself to get out of his comfort zone. [38:00]
Who did they each reach out to for support during their challenging times? [50:00]
Why you can't rely on your partner to fulfill all your needs. [55:00]
How to keep your sex life alive after kids. [58:00]
Tripp shares his own evolution of his relationship to sex. [1:08:00]
The framework they both set in their wedding vows [1:15:00]
Your action step. [1:23:00]

SC 79 - How To Deal With Holiday Family Drama Nov 22, 2016

Show notes

Family drama will show you exactly where you and your partner are or are not aligned. Not knowing how to navigate your own triggers around your family can lead to some strange and even painful "gifts" over the holidays. That's why I'm spending an episode on how to deal with the likely family drama that will occur this holiday season. This will help you and your partner (or future partner) know what to do to reduce the stress and be more of a team. That way you can actually enjoy yourself during the holidays!

SHOWNOTES

Jayson shares his initial stumbles in trying to "fix" his family dynamic. [7:00]
What a typical holiday dinner looks like. [9:15]
What is your role in your family dynamic? [11:45]
7 tips to better navigate your upcoming family gathering. [13:30]
The responsibility of the most emotionally mature person in the room. [15:00]
The surprising benefit of having your partner's back. [20:00]
How to flip your expectation of wanting your family to be curious about you. [22:00]
The truth about judgment. [24:30]
Jayson gives you an action step. [32:00]

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected