Episodes

  • 5 Signs You're Settling In Your Relationship

    5 Signs You're Settling In Your Relationship
    Jul 17 2024
    Today, John and Vanessa discuss five signs you may be settling in your relationship. They also touch on the importance of personal growth, the impact of friends and family on relationships, overcompensating in other areas of life, subtle resentment, rationalizing mediocrity, and more. Click HERE to sign up for their next retreat August 9th-11th! Remember to use the discount code DEEPER to get $300 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • What If We're Still Living Together After We Broke Up?

    What If We're Still Living Together After We Broke Up?
    Jul 15 2024
    In this episode, John answers two questions from listeners, and gives detailed advice on what they should do. What if I have feelings for someone who is now seeing someone else? Should I tell them? And how do I move on from my ex if I'm still living with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Rad Dads 2: The Importance of Adventure

    Rad Dads 2: The Importance of Adventure
    Jul 12 2024
    In this episode, John interviews rad dads and talks about their experiences growing up with single mothers, the influence of male figures in their lives, the joys and struggles of being fathers, societal expectations and judgments surrounding parenting. They also touch on the importance of creating a safe environment for their children to take risks and learn, the difficulty of letting go of their individual identities to fully embrace fatherhood, the impact of fatherhood on relationships and personal identity, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • How To Fight Without Fighting (Part 3)

    How To Fight Without Fighting (Part 3)
    Jul 10 2024
    In this episode, John and Vanessa explore the concept of repair in relationships, and the importance of understanding each other's needs. They dive into the dynamics of communication, the balance of power in repair, and the role of self-awareness in relationships. They also discuss the significance of apologizing, the need for validation and understanding, the impact of past hurts on current dynamics, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • How To Fight Without Fighting (Part 2)

    How To Fight Without Fighting (Part 2)
    Jul 8 2024
    In this episode, John and Vanessa answer questions from couples, and discuss the importance of open communication and intentionality in relationships. They emphasize the need for couples to understand each other's love languages, make intentional efforts to meet each other's needs, using curiosity to navigate conflicts / understand each other's perspectives, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • How To Fight Without Fighting (Part 1)

    How To Fight Without Fighting (Part 1)
    Jul 5 2024
    In this episode, John and Vanessa discuss the value of fighting in relationships and how to fight without actually fighting. They emphasize the importance of understanding before trying to be understood, shifting from a combative approach to a more empathetic one, being aware of one's own triggers / reactions during conflicts, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The 12 Principles of a Healthy Relationship

    The 12 Principles of a Healthy Relationship
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode, John and Vanessa host a workshop for couples, and read off a list of twelve principles every healthy relationship must have. They talk about the importance of protecting the safety and security of the relationship, transparency and communication, supporting each other in distress, never threatening the existence of the relationship, protecting each other from harmful behaviors, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Things To Look For When Investing In Someone (Part 3)

    Things To Look For When Investing In Someone (Part 3)
    Jul 1 2024
    In this episode, John discusses the importance of investing in someone who has a life and the ability to rebuild it. He emphasizes that when two people have their own lives and passions, it creates a healthy boundary and stabilizes the relationship. He also highlights the significance of resilience, growth mindset, personal development in building a fulfilling life, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins