Couples can get swept away in a powerful negative cycle that tricks them both into hurting each other. They both feel wronged, and they both do things that lead the other person to feel hurt, attacked or uncared for. Both people are regularly having bad experiences with the other, and begin to develop negative narratives about how their partner is [insert complaint here] and will never change. This negative cycle can strengthen over time, and erode love and goodwill to the point where it feels like the only possible solution is to end the relationship. The light in this darkness is that from the bottom -- deep sadness and disconnection -- couples have the opportunity to develop intimacy, connection and authenticity that is simply not possible in untested relationships. 

This podcast features an interview with Nichole, a woman who has struggled significantly with Depression in the past. Over the years she has learned how to treat Depression naturally. She is now in a wonderful place, and has taken her power back from Depression for good. She is an inspiration-- a thriving example of what it looks like to win this battle. Listen to hear her share her strategies: What kinds of exercise she does and how often, what kinds of supplements she takes and foods she eats, and how cultivating a gentle approach to herself helped her conquer Depression naturally. 

Visualize your last major argument with your partner. Allow yourself to feel the hurt, the anger. Watch yourself attempt to communicate your distress to your partner… and what happened next. Did they tell you why you were wrong? Or did they insist “that’s not what happened,” and minimize your feelings? Did they get reactive and angry? Or did they stop participating in the conversation? All of the above? Yes? (Are you tense yet?) It does NOT have to be this way....