The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

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Conflict, Communication, Fixing, Problem Solving - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 491 Mar 19, 2024

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Jayson and Ellen discuss conflict, communication, and problem-solving versus understanding. What's the issue with being a conflict-avoidant couple? When is it appropriate to problem-solve and offer advice to a long-term partner? Can excessive understanding become problematic? Tune in to hear Ellen and Jayson offer a few simple strategies that you can use to resolve your communication issues.

Timestamps:

1:51 - Avoiding Conflict
11:21 - Solving communication problems
17:04 - Problem solving vs understanding
20:28 - The conflict-repair cycle
22:31 - Taking action vs understanding

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Couples Coaching: Anya & Bodhi Part 2 - Jayson Gaddis - #490 Mar 12, 2024

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Jayson coaches the couple, Anya and Bodhi. The last time this couple appeared on the podcast was in episode #364 when they were in the midst of deciding whether to stay together or break up. Since their last appearance, they have grown into a strong and stable couple. In this episode, they discuss the turning point in their relationship that led to them staying together. They also work through current tensions in their relationship related to conflicting schedules and navigating a small living space. You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation.

Timestamps:

5:17 - Anya & Bodhi's turning point
13:23 - Individual growth
20:00 - Getting to the root of relationship tension
33:34 - Feeling trapped by a lack of connectedness
39:05 - Spontaneity vs. responsibility
43:00 - Different schedules
47:00 - Helping your partner feel less judged
1:00:30 - Being true to yourself vs. being considerate
1:08:59 - Action step

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Teen Talk: An Intimate Conversation With My Son - Jayson & Lucian Gaddis - 489 Mar 05, 2024

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Jayson is joined by his son Lucian for a conversation about the unique challenges of being a teenager in high school. What are the challenges of being from a relationally focused family? What kinds of stereotypes do teens face? Why do so many parents over-parent their kids? You won’t want to miss this candid father-son conversation.

Timestamps:

3:52 - Boys in high school
5:28 - Social media apps
6:19 - Waldorf vs. public high school
9:21 - The relational family experiance
16:41 - Challenges high school kids face
20:25 - Over-parenting
23:41 - How to get teenagers involved

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The Trap of Falling in Love - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 488 Feb 27, 2024

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Is it possible to truly love someone while you’re still infatuated with them? In this episode, Jayson and Ellen talk about the trap of falling in love and why it’s important to learn to live with the reality of who your partner actually is instead of projecting your fantasies onto them. How can you make your partner your priority every day? What should your relationship boundaries be? It’s time to take a deep dive into the world of love after infatuation.

Timestamps:

2:16 - Infatuation vs. love
6:16 - Reality vs. fantasy
20:00 - Accepting people for who they are
24:48 - Know your relationship boundaries
28:16 - Love after infatuation
31:52 - Our impact on others

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Dealing with Division and Getting Unstuck - Jayson Gaddis - 487 Feb 20, 2024

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Jayson talks about dealing with division in the world, digital minimalism and getting unstuck in your relationship. Can solving division in the home help make the world a better place? How do you know when you’re stuck as a couple? What should you do if you’re stuck? Would you like to be the next guest on The Relationship School Podcast? Listen in to find out more!

Timestamps:

4:01 - Couples, how do you know when you're stuck?
11:47 - Dealing with division
19:25 - Action steps

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Coaching Session: From Being Ghosted to Self Love - Jayson Gaddis - 486 Feb 13, 2024

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Jason coaches two women live on the podcast. How should you deal with the experience of a long-term partner ghosting you? What should you do when you feel self-doubt and loneliness? How can you find meaning in the end of a long-term relationship? You won’t want to miss the chance to sit in on this powerful coaching session with Jayson, Katie and Camille.

Timestamps:

4:09 - Katie's story
8:27 - Being there for yourself
16:26 - Katie's personal growth journey
26:17 - Camille's story
29:56 - Dealing with a partner who ghosted
37:46 - Finding meaning in the end of a relationship
46:51 - Finding your anchor

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Allowance, Chores, Family Economy & Empowering your Kids with Money - James Ure - 485 Feb 06, 2024

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Helping children learn to be financially responsible is one of the most important jobs that parents have. James Ure joins Jayson to talk about how a family economy can help you give your child the best chance to achieve success and independence when they leave home. Should you pay your child for chores? How much of an allowance should you give your child? What is the difference between bribery and empowerment? How can you teach your child the importance of saving, investing, and giving to charity? You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation.

Timestamps:

8:31 - What is a family economy?
13:55 - Creating incentives for kids
25:55 - Tracking a family economy without an app
37:41 - Using money and screentime as motivators
41:54 - Bribing vs. empowering
45:37 - Implementing a family economy
53:31 - The Greenlight app
57:46 - Big purchases
1:01:09 - Where to find James
1:02:34 - James' advice for high school students
1:03:40 - Action steps

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Working With Men in Coaching and Therapy - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 484 Jan 30, 2024

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Jayson and Ellen team up to talk about working with men in coaching and therapy. How can you tell when a man is ready to grow? How does couples' work help men? What are the advantages of attending a men’s group? Are men more comfortable with male or female therapists? If you’re a man or you have men in your life, you won’t want to miss this insightful conversation.

Timestamps:

6:16 - Ways that men get stuck
10:52 - Working through men's defensiveness
13:56 - Recognizing men's issues
17:27 - How male clients project
21:10 - Are men more comfortable with male or female therapists
24:48 - Men's groups
29:44 - How couples work helps men
31:35 - How to get men to change
34:09 - Making sure a man is ready to grow
36:34 - Action steps

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How Therapist Bruce Tift Helped Me Have the Balls to Marry My Wife - Bruce Tift - 483 Jan 23, 2024

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Bruce was one of THE pivotal factors in helping me marry my wife before she slammed the door shut on me. Hear that story in this episode and why it’s so common for couples to struggle. Bruce offers a powerful frame for relationship and intimacy and makes the distinction between the developmental work we need to do, and the possibility that we are “already free” in relationship. Check it.

Timestamps:

4:29 - Jayson's history with Bruce
7:22 - Dealing with contradictions in relationships
15:11 - The value of separateness
23:04 - The practice of personal responsibility
27:26 - Bruce shares about his marriage
32:37 - How Bruce became a therapist
38:42 - What is a successful relationship?
43:19 - The impact of parenting on Bruce
47:13 - Sexual intimacy in a long-term relationship
55:43 - Personal responsibility
1:01:19 - Bruce's book, Already Free

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Bruce Tift's Website
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What’s Wrong With Wanting a Healthy Relationship? - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 482 Jan 16, 2024

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What’s wrong with wanting a healthy relationship? Jayson and Ellen are here to break it down. "Healthy" is a poorly defined concept, which can create nebulous expectations that are impossible to live up to. If you’ve written yourself off because you believe you’re incapable of having healthy relationships, it’s time to level up and start focusing on how you can foster growth-oriented relationships going forward. Tune in to learn how you can set realistic expectations and define the relationship experience that you want. It’s time to plan for reality and aspire for greatness.

Timestamps:

4:57 - Defining what “healthy” means
7:09 - Deciding on the relationship experience you want
8:41 - Creating realistic expectations
11:14 - Plan for reality, aspire for greatness
15:00 - Don’t write yourself off
16:49 - Growth oriented relationships
19:17 - Action steps

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