Best Bettercommunication Podcasts (2026)

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253. How to Help Your Relationship Survive a Home Remodel 54:13

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2h ago54:13

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In this episode, Chris Ehardt and I discuss his experience of going through a home remodel for 4 years with his wife. Chris discusses the many factors that enabled he and his wife to navigate through trial and error to stay connected, respectful and loving through their home remodel. We identify and discuss such areas as communication, shared goals…

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252. Overcoming the Fear of Confrontation 58:38

14d ago58:38

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about the fear of confrontation. Most people aren't comfortable confronting others. That's no…

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251. HeartShare: Should I Expect My Partner to Change? 35:57

28d ago35:57

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In this solocast I talk about the desire to change our partner and how well that works (tongue and cheek). It is reasonable to expect personal growth and evolution within a relationship, but this should be a shared journey of self-reflection and mutual support, not a one-sided demand. People can change, and that is when they truly want to! Related …

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250. Understanding Emotional Immaturity 51:14

1M ago51:14

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Derek Rutter is a therapist in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina. His approach specializes in using somatic parts work in the treatment of trauma, addiction, and attachment wounds. In addition to working as a therapist, Derek is a father, partner, artist and athlete. He loves the big questions and cherishes the small things. Some people…

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249. Helping Teens Heal Naturally 52:34

2M ago52:34

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Phoebe Klaus, L.Ac, MTOM is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in pediatric and teen wellness. A joyful devotee of Mother Earth, she explores the deep relationships between people, plants, and the spirit that connects all living things. From her off-grid home in the Appalachian forest, Phoebe spends her days growing and pro…

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248. How Sensitive Are You to Rejection 48:53

2M ago48:53

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about rejection. Rejection in relationships can be a deeply painful experience, often trigger…

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247. Contacting Your Exes, One Person's Experiment 48:35

3M ago48:35

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Miriam Katz is an LA-based actor, writer, and public speaking coach. She performs improv comedy live regularly and has acted on camera and done voice over for film, TV, commercials, video games, and more. Katz has written about comedy for Artforum and the LA Times and also ghostwrites memoirs. She teaches comedic acting to teens and coaches profess…

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246. Codependency, Differentiation and Autonomy 50:42

3M ago50:42

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Jared Hinton M.A, M.A.T, LCMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville, NC. Jared is a husband, father, and a person in long-term recovery. His work focuses on helping individuals and couples heal from patterns of ancestral, familial, and relational trauma. Jared is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative and Buddhist Psycholo…

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245. Demystifying Reproductive Health for Young People 48:43

4M ago48:43

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Julia Considine Pierce is a children's book author, educator, and advocate for the health and wellness of women and girls. For over twenty years, she has empowered women and girls through individual support and workshops, helping them honor their bodies and inspire their spirits while fostering their spiritual growth and health. Julia has shared he…

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244. Betrayal Uncovers the Truth: Reclaiming Yourself After Relationship Ruptures 50:16

4M ago50:16

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Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, TEDx speaker, attorney, and author who helps individuals heal from infidelity and relationship betrayal on emotional, legal, and spiritual levels. A former attorney turned coach, she blends trauma-informed guidance, somatic attachment therapy, hypnotherapy, and intuitive insight to support both betrayed an…

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243. Don't Do It Alone 54:32

5M ago54:32

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Thomas Doochin is dedicated to a world where men are well such that the Earth can be well. He is the founder and lead facilitator at Heart of Men, an organization working across the continent to provide men with the conditions to know who they are and why they're here. Thomas lives in the Appalachian Mountains and stewards a 22-acre land project al…

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242. Self-Discovery as a Way to Connect With Others 54:35

5M ago54:35

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Bodhi Samuel is a Zenthai Shiatsu practitioner, astrology practitioner, group facilitator, and community builder who is interested in supporting the birth of new ecovillages into the world and designing micro cultures. He currently holds long-term residencies focused on embodied connection, emotional intimacy, and being our authentic sweet selves. …

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241. Heartshare: Don't Be a Fixer 36:52

6M ago36:52

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In this solocast I talk about how being a fixer can be detrimental in some relationship dynamics. The idea of "stop being a fixer" in relationships refers to avoiding the role of trying to change, rescue, or "fix" your partner's behaviors, emotions, or life circumstances. The mindset often stems from a well-meaning desire to help but can lead to un…

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240. Self Regulation 55:57

6M ago55:57

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Megan Hearne is the owner of Vitality Coaching and provides neurofeedback and integrative nutrition health coaching in Asheville, NC. Her training was through the Institute for Applied Neuroscience, EEG Education and Research, New Mind Academy, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Megan has been a neurofeedback practitioner for over 6 years…

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239. Heartshare: Relationships as a Spiritual Path 40:31

7M ago40:31

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In this solocast I talk about how focusing on your primary relationship to create a ripple effect of thriving in other areas of your life is about nurturing that bond with intention, presence, and care. By tending to your primary relationship with intentional acts, you're building a foundation of love and trust that makes everything else feel possi…

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238. - Emotional Intelligence! 51:40

7M ago51:40

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Emma Olyff is passionate about artistry, personal development, and spiritual practices. Eight years ago, she founded Emwa Jewelry, a high-end brand where she creates collections, custom designs, and leads workshops. Alongside her work as a jewelry artist, she has also become a business coach. In both fields, she weaves together embodiment, practica…

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237. Heartshare: You Get What You Expect in Relationships 40:04

7M ago40:04

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In this solocast I talk about how you get what you expect in relationships. Expectations in relationships are a double-edged sword because they can both guide and undermine connection. On one hand, clear expectations set standards for respect, communication, and mutual effort, creating a framework for trust and stability. For example, expecting hon…

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236. Mind Reading in Relationships 47:23

8M ago47:23

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about mind reading. Mind reading is a cognitive distortion where individuals believe they can…

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235. Don't Lose Yourself in Your Relationships 56:54

8M ago56:54

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Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps wo…

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234. HeartShare: Asking for What You Want and Need 37:54

9M ago37:54

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In this solocast I talk about asking for what we want and need in our relationships. It can be tricky, but it's about clear communication and mutual respect. It's also about building a dynamic where both of you feel safe, heard, and willing to stretch for each other. The deep wants always have a "root," and it is very good to identify it. So, what'…

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233. Radical Unification: Healing the Divide 1:20:36

9M ago1:20:36

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Mana Vermeulen-McLeod has been an Earthaven Ecovillage (Black Mountain, NC) resident and member since 2007. She believes in the potential of transformation in each present moment. She is a Tantric life coach, mother, natural builder, hairdresser, and conflict mediator in her village. A social activist committed to anti-oppression work in areas of r…

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232: Don't Be Afraid to Admit It (Being Wrong) 53:12

10M ago53:12

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about taking accountability and admit when we are wrong. We discuss what blocks people from d…

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231. Heartshare: Managing Conflict - Perpetual vs. Solvable Issues 40:02

10M ago40:02

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In this solocast I talk about the different types of problems or issues that come up in our relationships: perpetual (or unresolvable) vs. solvable ones. The key to relationship success is not eliminating perpetual problems (which is impossible), but rather learning to navigate them with respect and humor while effectively resolving the ones that c…

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230.Understanding Our "Loops" (Patterns) and How They Affect Our Relationships 57:51

11M ago57:51

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Derek Rutter is a therapist in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina. His approach specializes in using somatic parts work in the treatment of trauma, addiction, and attachment wounds. In addition to working as a therapist, Derek is a father, partner, artist and athlete. He loves the big questions and cherishes the small things. Some people…

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229. Revitalize Your Relationship 52:26

11M ago52:26

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about revitalizing your romantic relationship. Many relationships become stale when not nurtu…

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228. HeartShare: Is Stubbornness Poisoning Your Relationships? 39:03

12M ago39:03

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In this solocast I talk about the ways stubbornness shows up in our relationships and how detrimental it can be to the flow of connection and harmony. Stubbornness can indeed poison relationships by creating a toxic environment where one or both partners feel the need to always be right, leading to conflicts and a lack of mutual respect. In a relat…

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227. You Can't Change Your Past But You Can Change Your Relationship to It 52:10

1y ago52:10

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Lisa Mazzonetto, LCMHC, LCAS is a lifelong student of exploring relationships, primarily the relationship to self through various lenses. She is a mental health, trauma, and addiction therapist who owns her own private practice in Asheville. Lisa works with people to help change their relationship to self and their past through self compassion, sel…

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226. Life Transitions and Turning Points 56:16

1y ago56:16

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Cea (pronounced like "seeya soon") Rubin White is ever-curious about the human experience and healing. She specializes in body-centered mental health therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, and therapeutic movement. Her licenses and certifications reflect her passions and purpose; she is an LCSWA, MSW, LMBT, RYT-500. In this episode, Cea and I have a conver…

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225. Heartshare: Are You Hiding Your True Self? 35:41

1y ago35:41

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In this solocast I talk about the ways we hide our true selves in our relationships. Many of us put on a mask in how we relate to people. We sometimes do not fully show our authentic selves and we "hide". I explore the reasons why we may do this and ways to overcome. Related Content: Other Podcast Episodes Shedding People Pleasing into Authentic Re…

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224. Trusting Yourself to Make the Right Choices 55:04

1y ago55:04

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Mana Vermeulen-McLeod has been an Earthaven Ecovillage (Black Mountain, NC) resident and member since 2007. She believes in the potential of transformation in each present moment. She is a Tantric Life Coach, mother, natural builder, hair-dresser and conflict mediator at her village. A social activist committed to anti-oppression work in areas of r…

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223. Communication Tools for Satisfying Relationships 55:47

1y ago55:47

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about healthy communication tools. Most of us didn't learn healthy ways of communicating and …

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222. Heartshare: My Experience with Hurricane Helene and the Importance Good Relationships 39:28

1y ago39:28

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In this solocast I talk about my recent experience and observations during Hurricane Helene's devastation that hit Western North Carolina and the Southeast. For those of you not local, Hurricane Helene swept through the Appalachian mountains, bringing two days of relentless rain (32 inches at my house) and strong winds. The storm saturated the eart…

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221. Blended Families 53:27

1y ago53:27

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Dawn Dominguez a licensed marriage and family therapist. She is the founder, supervisor, and director of Windows of Hope Counseling Centers, offering services online worldwide, and in person in both Palm Desert and Long Beach, California. With a background as an instructor at Chapman University, Brandman University, and UMASS Global University, Daw…

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220. 6yr Podcast Anniversary Celebration with My Wife 1:11:29

1+ y ago1:11:29

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Thank you all for listening and journeying with me these past six years! In this episode my wife, Rainbow and I talk about how doing this podcast has affected our relationship over the last six years. We discuss ways that we have grown, been challenged and worked together in this project. We also talk about how compatibility is navigated in our rel…

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219. Men, Emotions and Relationships 52:17

1+ y ago52:17

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Jared Hinton M.A, M.A.T, LCMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville, NC. Jared is a husband, father, and a person in long-term recovery. His work focuses on helping individuals and couples heal from patterns of ancestral, familial, and relational trauma. Jared is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative and Buddhist Psycholo…

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218. Managing Expectations in Relationships 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

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Brandon Greenstein is a partner and father and long-time member and resident of Earthaven Ecovillage (Black Mountain, NC). He is currently practicing Somatic Experiencing therapy and will be entering the final year of the SE professional training program. Brandon is also the owner of Integrated Ecological Solutions; consulting and coaching on susta…

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217. Healthy Boundaries 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

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Mana Vermeulen-McLeod has been an Earthaven Ecovillage (Black Mountain, NC) resident and member since 2007. She believes in the potential of transformation in each present moment. She is a Tantric Life Coach, mother, natural builder, hair-dresser and conflict mediator at her village. A social activist committed to anti-oppression work in areas of r…

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216: HeartShare: The Benefits of Talking to Strangers 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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In this solocast I talk about the benefits of approaching and taking with strangers. We have been programmed to believe taking to strangers is dangerous. My experience though tells me that the wide majority of my interactions with strangers are positive and growth orientating. I believe it builds trust, intuition, communication skills as well a fee…

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215. HeartShare: Communicate Better By Focusing on Your Responses 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

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In this solocast I talk about the importance of focusing on how you want to respond instead of focusing on other people's reactions, responses, or behaviors. We have no control over changing others'; we only have control and choice over how we respond to others. Our relationship with ourselves is reflected in this "discipline". Related Content: Oth…

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214. Bringing Up Issues 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about healthy ways to bring up issues. Many people bring up issues in dysfunctional ways with…

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213. Shedding People Pleasing Into Authentic Relationships 53:31

1+ y ago53:31

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Beth Bluth has been living a life of spiritual seeking and holistic wellness in the sacred Appalachian mountains for over 20 years. Through curiosity & the exploration of various modalities including meditation, mindfulness and daily spiritual practices Beth has learned to support herself, family members and the community through her intuitive refl…

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212. Keeping Your Relationship Fresh Through Travel & Adventure 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

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Dave Bluth is an Asheville-based entrepreneur who is passionate about assisting people on their journey's and living his life in a humorous, authentic and joyful way. Dave has owned Blueblaze Real Estate since 2006 and his goal is to ensure clients "Live the life they love, and love the life they live.". Dave has been married to his lovely wife Bet…

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211. Interdependence vs. Codependence 55:38

1+ y ago55:38

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about healthy interdependence in a relationship versus unhealthy codependence. Related podcas…

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210. HeartShare: The Importance of Transparency in Relationships 40:00

1+ y ago40:00

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In this solocast I talk about the importance of following of transparency in relationships. In order to have authentic transparency in our relationships, we have to first be self-transparent with ourselves. We have to be willing to be vulnerable, have emotional honesty and risk embarrassment and judgement. A healthy relationship can only thrive wit…

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209. Parenting Teens 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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Adam Klaus brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he tackles. A man of many passions, he is a CPA, a dedicated organic farmer, a father to three teenagers, and an aspiring lumberjack. His mission in life is to create a better and more beautiful world for future generations. In this episode, Adam and I have a conversation about parenting, especi…

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208. Giving Up Too Much to Make Other's Happy? 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about giving too much and sacrificing ourselves for others. What's healthy in this arena? Relate…

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207. Transformational Themes for a Healthier Self and Your Relationships: Coaching Programs 18:06

2y ago18:06

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In this podcast, I introduce my coaching programs for individuals and couples. I present specific themes that I have discovered working with clients over 20 years, as well as my own life, that, when addressed can help transform our own life and our relationships. To check put more about my coaching programs click this link: Coaching Themes Let's Ta…

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206. Fathers & Sons: Healing the Generations 52:10

2y ago52:10

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Jared Hinton M.A, M.A.T, LCMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville, NC. Jared is a husband, father, and a person in long-term recovery. His work focuses on helping individuals and couples heal from patterns of ancestral, familial, and relational trauma. Jared is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative and Buddhist Psycholo…

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205. Using Astrology in Relationships 58:15

2y ago58:15

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Nastassja Noell is a lichenologist who traverses outside the fenced pastures of science. As a biologist, an artist, writer, and astrologer, Nastassja's work grapples with living in times of profound change. She feels that the Earth is birthing something new through each of us. Nastassja has studied astrology for the past 10 years, and has found tha…

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204. Dealing With Criticism 56:40

2y ago56:40

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Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville's Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about dealing with criticism. You will inevitably encounter constructive and destructive feedbac…