Rachel Glik's "A Soulful Marriage" offers a unique approach to relationship healing, blending traditional psychotherapy with the wisdom of ancient mystics. The book emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, and taking responsibility for one's own happiness as foundational elements for a strong relationship. It explores the importance of embracing conflict as an opportunity for growth and deeper connection. Glik also delves into the concept of shared purpose and meaning as a source of fulfillment in partnerships. Ultimately, the book guides couples toward creating a deep, meaningful spiritual connection with endless growth potential.
In this episode, we explore how to transform all of our relationships—romantic, platonic, and everything in between.
Our guest, Dr. Rachel Glik, is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience assisting couples and individuals in building stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. She is the author of A Soulful Marriage: Healing Your Relationship With Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose, which outlines four foundational pillars for lasting love:
- Responsibility: Being personally accountable for one's own happiness and well-being.
- Growth: Utilizing relationship challenges as opportunities for individual and mutual development.
- Priority: Placing your partner as the most significant person in your life.
- Purpose: Using the relationship as a force for sharing and contributing positively to the world.
Dr. Glik has contributed to MindBodyGreen, an online magazine with over 10 million readers monthly, and is a regular contributor on the Fox Morning Show in St. Louis.
In our discussion, Dr. Glik elaborates on these four pillars, providing practical advice on how to implement them to heal and strengthen various types of relationships. She emphasizes that connection is not just part of the solution; it is the solution.
Connect with Our Guest: Dr. Rachel Glik
Website: https://www.drrachelglik.com/
Book: https://www.drrachelglik.com/a-soulful-marriage
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelglik/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/10156474190839727
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