"Karla and Richard respond to an inquiry from a recent retreat they held in CA. One partner is willing to share, while the other is hesitant. The question is: why, and what can I do about it? The Obies explore some of the blockers and consider what type of invitations may be helpful. It takes two, baby!"

The Obies discuss the challenging and surprising effect of grief in our lives. Grief appears in explicit and implicit ways during the holidays. You are invited to seek help and create rituals to honor those you love and miss, while honoring what you may need to get you through and create new memories. Karla shares some thoughts on being curious as to what grief may want to say to us in the present moment. Can grief be a wise companion?... perhaps.

Megan Devine's Grief Journal: How to Carry What Can't be Fixed

In this episode, Karla and Richard chat about crucial elements that will make your expressions of gratitude stand out and resonate with authenticity. The ability to receive is as important as the ability to give. They share some creative ways to say what you notice as excellent in others. Try some for the Holiday's... with a side of stuffing.

Rick Hansen Ted Talk

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Karla and Richard go down a new path and discover old challenges to being masterful listeners. A sobering reality is the more we are around each our ability to be great listeners may wane. The road to listening is always under construction, and sometimes blocked. If we recognize blocks to our listening skills, the journey is worth the connection we discover.

We lost trust, is what many say is the reason a relationship ends. In this episode, Karla and Richard provide tangible examples of creating, maintaining and re-establishing trust in your significant relationships. You are worth it and your relationship is worth it.

The key to your success is the time, effort and practice you put into having a relationship with your emotions. Karla and Richard discuss the power of really "seeing" your emotions.

Sometimes the most complicated part of an intimate relationship is the way we talk to each other. Karla and Richard explore simple and effective ways to change an argument into a conversation. Practice when it doesn't count so you will be ready when it does.

The Inner Critic shows up as we parent, work and play. Taking the time to lovingly detach from the inner critic may provide space to discover wisdom and let go of the non-productive tapes that play in our mind.