What does it really take to create a love that feels both grounded and expansive? A relationship where two whole people choose to grow together?

In this week’s episode, we sit down with relationship coach and author Gabriela Embon to explore how to build a thriving partnership that balances individuality and intimacy. Drawing from her own journey and her book “Becoming a Power Couple: Four Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages”, Gabriela breaks down the deeper mechanics of lasting love, what it means to truly see and be seen by your partner, and why doing your own inner work is the most romantic act of all.

Together, Erin and Gabriela unpack what it looks like to consciously create love after 40: how to navigate conflict with curiosity, rebuild trust after heartbreak, and make space for joy, desire, and emotional safety in equal measure. We discuss:

• The difference between codependence and true partnership
• How to communicate your needs without losing connection
• Why self-awareness and vulnerability are the foundation of intimacy
• The “Four Pillars” of healthy relationships. Me, You, Our, and Us
• How every couple must pass through the “power struggle” phase to reach true intimacy
• What it means to become a power couple, where both people are evolving, not performing

OUR GUEST: Certified coach and author Gabriela Embon believes that a fulfilling adult life hinges on two essential components: an ideal career and a thriving primary relationship. In the last 2 decades as a coach, Gabriela has dedicated herself to helping couples build fulfilling and enduring relationships. Gabriela utilizes the analytical and problem-solving skills from her engineering background, and applies them to the intricacies of human relationships. By combining the precision of engineering with the emotional depth of human behaviour, she empowers couples to transform their relationships, and become a Power Couple.

Want more Gabriela? Learn more about her and her work at https://gabrielaembon.com/ and check out her book, “Becoming a Power Couple” at https://gabrielaembon.com/book/

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