Relational Mindfulness with Terry Real and Loch Kelly

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Jan 17, 2024

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Loch Kelly

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Terry Real

Join Terry Real and Loch Kelly in a caring dialogue where they explore relational mindfulness and offer practical tools for conscious and connected relationships. Terry emphasizes moving beyond individualistic perspectives and shares stories from his practice. They discuss shame-based and grandiose parts, the transformative power of Relational Life Therapy, and the importance of learning relationship skills. They also explore the significance of relationships, gratitude for practical gifts, and the role of awareness in relational mindfulness.

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INSIGHT

Relational Living

Terry Real emphasizes living a relational life, prioritizing authentic connection with oneself and others.
Disconnection, often rooted in childhood trauma and patriarchal influences, has severe consequences for well-being.

ADVICE

Relational Mindfulness

Practice relational mindfulness by bringing your attentional practice into daily life, especially relationships.
When flooded with reactivity, take breaks to regain a centered, wise adult perspective.

ANECDOTE

The Pumpernickel Story

Terry Real shares a story about a couple on the brink of divorce due to the husband's lying.
A breakthrough occurred when the husband chose honesty, leading to a profound shift in their relationship.

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Join Loch Kelly the creator of the mindful glimpses app in this caring dialogue with friend and colleague Terry Real where they explore the transformative power of relational mindfulness and offer practical tools for creating conscious and connected relationships. Terry emphasizes the importance of moving beyond individualistic perspectives and finding tools to support relational growth and flourishing. Throughout the conversation, he shares stories from his practice, discusses the phases of relational work, and highlights how to access relation mindfulness from our Wise Adult. Listeners gain valuable insights for relationship resilience and an understanding of addressing both shame-based and grandiose aspects in relationships. For those interested in Terry Real's work, he mentions his new book US and his highly successful (RLT) Relational Life Therapy training programs for mental health professionals.

[50:30] The episode features Loch offering a guided practice called Peer Inquiry Practice. This practice can be done by yourself with the recording or with a partner taking turns reading and answering the inquiries.

These mindful glimpses serve as invaluable tools for experiencing ways to access the awake consciousness that is already here within all of us. You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step-by-step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.

Terry Real is a leading expert in couples therapy and intimacy, has authored multiple books, with his most recent work gaining recognition on the New York Times bestseller list. His revolutionary approach, known as Relational Life Therapy (RLT), is the cornerstone of his teachings, offering individuals powerful relational skills to enhance love and cultivate authentic connections. Recognized as "the turnaround guy," Terry's transformative RLT method has made him a sought-after mentor in the field of couples therapy. https://terryreal.com/

Loch Kelly is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, award winning author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher known for his unique practical methods th

You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step-by-step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.

Loch Kelly Bio

Loch is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, and an award-winning author, psychotherapist, and non-dual meditation teacher. He is also known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, which combines an ancient form of nondual meditation and IFS psychology that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as our calm, clear, and compassionate healing capacity.

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Mobile App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses
Website: https://lochkelly.org/
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Podcast: https://lochkelly.org/podcast