1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Welcome to the first episode of July 2025, where I have a fascinating conversation with Nick Brancato, a relationship systems architect and author of 'Prioritize Us.' Nick shares his unique journey from being a professional poker player to stepping into the world of personal development and relationship coaching.&amp;nbsp; We talk about the significance of aligning priorities within relationships, enhancing communication, and strategies to maintain focus under stress. Nick also introduces his 'Prioritize Us' test, a powerful framework designed to help couples (and friends and anyone else you want to build a more connected relationship with) understand each other's core life priorities and values.&amp;nbsp; We also explore coping mechanisms during crises, the concept of parallel play, and turn-based communication for resolving conflicts. Join us as we dive into these insights and more, plus we end with a simple mindfulness exercise that can help prioritize our personal resources when we want to accomplish something. Truly useful for all people. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Nick Brancato 02:15 Nick Brancato's Unusual Path to Coaching 03:24 The Impact of Poker on Relationships 05:00 The Concept of Prioritize Us 06:39 Practical Applications and Micro Rituals 12:44 Understanding the Prioritize Us Test 15:15 Real-Life Examples and Success Stories 25:45 Personal Story: Overcoming Crisis 29:58 Creating Shared Moments in Relationships 30:34 Dealing with Cognitive Decline in Loved Ones 32:07 The Importance of Self-Care Rituals 33:15 Breath Work and Content Consumption 36:06 Prioritizing Growth and Understanding in Relationships 46:26 Turn-Based Communication for Difficult Conversations 51:38 Grounding Exercises for Mindfulness 54:47 Conclusion and Resources &amp;nbsp; LaidOPEN Podcast http://laidopen.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37325120/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37325120