Ep 141: Make your relationship STRONG with Kristal DeSantis

What are the foundations for a STRONG relationship? What can men do to build trust and safety with their partners? What is the heartbeat of emotional connection? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the therapist and author, Kristal DeSantis on Making your relationship STRONG. For more on this episode click here: https://www.the-heart-center.com/ep-141-make-your-relationship-strong-with-kristal-desantis/ Learn more about your guest below: Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, known for her expertise in couples, trauma, and sex therapy. With a focus on supporting first-responder couples and addressing men's issues, Kristal offers a unique therapeutic approach rooted in understanding male psychology and the challenges faced by men in contemporary society. Her development of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy, which blends trauma-informed and attachment-based methods, has earned her a reputation as a leading authority in the domain. Her recent book, "STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man," offers practical guidance for navigating contemporary relationships. Kristal's dedication to advancing men's mental health advocacy extends beyond her clinical practice. As a trainer, consultant, author, and public speaker, she actively promotes awareness and education on the importance of men's mental health and wellness. Kristal's insights have been featured in publications such as Newsweek, HuffPost, The Good Men Project, and Time, and she has appeared on podcasts discussing masculinity, mental health, and relationships. Learn more at www.strong.love https://twitter.com/atxtherapist https://www.instagram.com/atxtherapist Get the book: https://amzn.to/4ccPE8S Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com *****Support The Show****** If you like the show there are many ways you can support it, such as, Schedule a FREE love coaching session with Zach: https://www.zachbeach.com/coaching/ Check out one of our sponsors, Listenable, and use the discount code “zachbeach” for the first seven days on the platform for free. There you can find Zach’s How To Be a Better Partner Course: https://frstre.com/go/?a=76205-87a7d9&s=1256514-e13191&p_affiliate.referral_code=zachbeach Purchase a book from our blossoming professional network: https://www.the-heart-center.com/books/ Purchase one of Zach's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/zach_beach Review, Like, and Subscribe to the show on iTunes and Spotify. Like us on Facebook facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/