{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"290. 2 Things Getting In the Way of Connecting with Your Spouse","description":"Hey there! Before we dive into today's podcast, let me give you a sneak peek into my chaotic life as a mom wrangling kids for dinner and soccer practice. But hey, this won't be a long episode. I'm thrilled to share that come January, I'm launching a new course, and if you're on the email list, you'll be the first to know, with some exclusive offers coming your way. Today, I'm delving into a topic close to my heart\u2014relationships. I've been thinking about two major hurdles we often face: firstly, not seeing people from the heart, reacting instead of understanding; and secondly, the reluctance to self-reflect when things go awry. Drawing from a recent experience with my son and his teacher, I emphasize the importance of both parties owning up to their roles. So, here's the deal: practice pausing when triggered, understand your own stories, communicate openly, and embrace self-reflection. If you haven't joined the "Resentment Trap '' course, you're missing out\u2014link's in the show notes with a special discount. Lastly, a personal note, Peter and I are sharing a profound story on my new YouTube channel\u2014check it out, share, and tag me. Your support means the world. Love you all and catch you on the next episode!   \u201cWe make the unconscious conscious, we speak to the thing that is happening. That's always the starting point is to speak to the thing that is happening.\u201d \u2013 Joy Harrington    Reflecting on two common challenges: not understanding people from the heart and avoiding self-reflection. Speak to your feelings and trigger stories to diminish their power and make the unconscious conscious. Encouraging a pause when triggered, emphasizing the need to understand personal stories and open communication for healthier relationships. Don't miss the new YouTube channel; the link's in the show notes. Watch, share, and tag\u2014it's a heartfelt story worth sharing.   Link for the YT channel to watch the video: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@LevelUpYourMarriage?si=5QmkY1i33kBGB9AJ   Link for the resentment trap: https:\/\/www.levelupbabe.com\/thelevelupclub   Connect with me: Email: behealthywithjoy@gmail.com \/ joy@levelupbabe.com Website: level-up-babe.mykajabi.com Instagram: @joyharrington.ig \/ @levelupbabe.igFacebook: Joy HarringtonTikTok: @joyharrington01YouTube: Joy Harrington - LEVEL UP Babe     \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014   Lisa Bilyeu on women\u2019s empowerment:  \u201cCheer for your girls like you got pom-poms at a pep rally.\u201d - Lisa Bilyeu  Lisa Bilyeu on women helping women:  \u201cChoose your life\u2019s board members like you\u2019re building a Fortune 500 company.\u201d - Lisa Bilyeu  Lisa Bilyeu on being a boss:  \u201cBe brave. Fearless. Be badass at 15 years old. Be badass at 80 years old.\u201d - Lisa Bilyeu Lisa Bilyeu on personal development:  \u201cIf you\u2019re still looking for that one person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror.\u201d - Lisa Bileyu Glennon Doyle on women\u2019s empowerment:  \u201cPeople who need help sometimes look a lot like people who don\u2019t need help.\u201d - Glennon Doyle Glennon Doyle on being yourself:  \u201cEvery girl must decide whether to be true to herself or true to the world.\u201d - Glennon Doyle Glennon Doyle on personal development:  \u201cWhat if pain - like love - is just a place brave people visit?\u201d - Glennon Doyle Glennon Doyle on being yourself:  \u201cI have met myself and I am going to care for her fiercely.\u201d - Glennon Doyle Mel Robbins on personal development:  \u201cYou need to hear this loud and clear: No one is coming. It is up to you.\u201d - Mel Robbins Mel Robbins on being yourself:  \u201cThere will always be someone who can't see your worth. Don't let it be you.\u201d - Mel Robbins Mel Robbins on being a boss:  \u201cYou have been assigned this mountain so that you can show others it can be moved.\u201d - Mel Robbins Rupi Kaur on being yourself:  \u201cLoneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.\u201d - Rupi Kaur Rupi Kaur on being a boss:  \u201cHow you love yourself is how you teach others to love you\u201d - Rupi Kaur Rupi Kaur on women\u2019s empowerment: \u201cIf you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise\u201d - Rupi Kaur   ","author_name":"Level Up Babe","author_url":"http:\/\/levelupbabe.libsyn.com\/website","html":"