Do you sometimes parent your partner instead of standing side by side as equals?

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and husband Dr. Rodd Stockwell, explore how to move from passive patterns to conscious partnership—where both people show up as active participants in love, marriage, and life.

Through open conversation and personal reflection, Drs. Alexandra and Rodd reveal how taking responsibility for your role in the relationship dynamic shifts everything. They share how to replace control with collaboration, dependence with mutual respect, and frustration with emotional intimacy.

This episode will help you recognize where you may be over-functioning, under-communicating, or missing opportunities for true connection—and how to step into the kind of real partnership that nourishes both people.

What You’ll Learn:

How to recognize when you’re parenting your partner instead of relating as equals
The key differences between passive participation and conscious engagement
How communication and self-awareness transform marriage dynamics
Why shared leadership fosters intimacy and mutual respect
Steps to create a vibrant, balanced partnership where both thrive

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