Building Healthier Relationships

When the world feels divided, our anxiety often rises with it. Whether it’s political polarization, tense family discussions, or social media arguments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. But division is, at its core, an emotional problem — and that means we can work with it emotionally.

Emotions are contagious, but that doesn’t mean you have to get swept up every time someone around you spirals. In this episode, we dig into the science of emotional contagion, why your nervous system syncs with others, and a practical mindset shift that lets you step back, see the bigger picture, and respond with intention.

Anxiety leaves us frozen. Anger makes us feel powerful. But when fear turns to fury, the long-term costs are high. Here’s how to spot the pattern and rewrite the story before it harms your health or your relationships.

When someone you love is drowning in negativity, it’s hard not to get pulled under too. In this episode, you’ll learn three practical, science-backed strategies to keep your emotional balance and be a positive influence—without burning out.

Is people-pleasing running your life? In this episode, I walk you through a powerful coaching process I used with a client named Liz who was exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy. We unpack the roots of her people-pleasing instinct, personify it using the lens of Internal Family Systems, and tap into the Wise Self to reclaim autono

Adult kids = adult worries. If you’ve been stuck in an anxiety loop, today’s episode is your lifeline. What You'll Learn: • Why parenting adult children can trigger more anxiety than other stages • Four mindset shifts to focus on when worry strikes • A simple writing exercise to reframe parental anxiety • How to trust your children’s journ