Unlock the secrets to transforming your relationship. In this episode, Emilia and Alan explore four communication styles, which help you identify your default approach and how it affects your relationship. They share real-life examples, discuss the impact of past experiences, and provide practical ways to shift toward healthier, more effective conversations. Whether you struggle to speak up, avoid conflict, or tend to dominate discussions, understanding your communication style can strengthen your connection.

Show notes:
(2:44) The “iceberg” concept—what’s beneath communication struggles?
(4:21) Passive communication
(5:50) Assertive communication
(7:05) Metaphors for communication styles: Turtle, Puffer Fish, and Turtle Puff
(11:18) Passive-aggressive communication
(17:08) Derek shares his experience with Alan and Emilia
(18:35) Aggressive communication
(22:14) Recognizing aggressive tendencies and setting boundaries
(26:39) The key to healthy relationships
(28:58) Outro

Digital Asset:
Communication Styles - https://bit.ly/3Eo2EN1

Book a FREE Relationship Talk:
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching

Join us at Relationship Talks #44 on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: “Getting on the Same Page About Personal Growth” - https://bit.ly/4jz6bZ0

___________________________

Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Are you the kind of person who wants a better relationship but isn’t sure where to begin? What if the secret lies within you? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan reveal how personal growth fuels lasting, meaningful relationships. Through personal stories and real-world coaching experiences, they highlight why actions outweigh words, how self-discipline drives growth, and what happens when one partner outpaces the other. Tune in to learn how to break through stagnation and create the partnership of your dreams.

Show notes:
(1:59) The “Me” builds the “We.”
(6:42) Pretenders Vs. Doers in growth
(11:28) Real habits of growth-oriented people
(13:51) Julie, a listener to The Conscious Couples podcast, shares why she subscribes and listens consistently.
(15:09) The impact of personal effort on relationships
(17:26) Balancing business and personal life
(22:57) Relationship Talks Event invitation
(24:38) Outro

Book a FREE Relationship Talk:
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching

Join us at Relationship Talks #44 on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: “Getting on the Same Page About Personal Growth” - https://bit.ly/4jz6bZ0

___________________________

Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. They explore why courage is essential for expressing your needs and creating deeper intimacy. Through real-life stories, playful anecdotes, and actionable advice, they discuss how fear and past rejection shape our ability to ask for what we need. Learn how to identify your core needs, overcome the fear of rejection, and build a more balanced partnership, perfect for couples and individuals committed to personal growth and meaningful connections.

Show notes:
(2:24) Funny story: Courage at a dance club
(6:29) What is courage, and why does it matter?
(8:31) The “Rainbow Slide” explanation
(14:37) How rejection shapes our fear of asking
(16:43) Alicia shares her experience with Relationship Talks
(19:21) Identifying unmet needs in relationships
(22:49) Balancing conflicting needs in partnerships
(24:58) Risks of being overly selfless or selfish
(30:11) The "growth gap" in relationships
(32:18) Outro

Book a FREE Relationship Talk:
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching

Join us at Relationship Talks #44 on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: “Getting on the Same Page About Personal Growth" - https://bit.ly/4jz6bZ0

___________________________

Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!