
Relationship Coaching School Podcast
The Relationship Coaching School Podcast is for coaches, therapists, and growth-minded clients who want to master relationships and help their clients master relationships. Hosted by Jayson Gaddis, a world-class coach and trainer, this podcast dives into what sparks real change, what coaching methods actually work, and how to get results in our most important relationships.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2025 • 28min
Introducing: Integrated - Why Being a Team Is So Hard
Jayson and Ellen have started a new podcast!Integrated is for entrepreneurial couples who want both a high-impact career and an exceptional partnership. Jayson and Ellen blend cutting-edge relationship science with decades of coaching experience to help you balance leadership at home and in business, fostering deeper connection and lasting success.Subscribe to Integrated here:SpotifyApple PodcastsIn this episode Jayson and Ellen talk about five reasons why being a team is so hard. How do culture and personal history impact teamwork? Is your sense of entitlement holding you back from effective collaboration? How can differences between people make for a stronger team? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!Timestamps:1:00 - 5 reasons why being a team is so hard1:47 - Cultural backdrop7:00 - Personal history11:49 - Your entitlement16:56 - Differences20:41 - Sharing leadership takes timeFollow Jayson and Ellen here:Ellen's InstagramJayson's InstagramIf you find this show valuable, please follow the show on your podcast platform of choice, give us a rating and tell your friends and family about Integrated!

Apr 22, 2025 • 12min
Understanding Over Solutions - Jayson Gaddis - 523
What’s wrong with going into fix-it mode when someone shares their problems?Jayson explains why it’s better to offer understanding rather than jumping in with solutions—and how people are more likely to come up with their own answers when they feel truly heard.Timestamps:0:03 - What's wrong with "fix-it" mode?3:49 - Reflecting instead of fixing7:08 - Giving people space to come up with their own solutions8:30 - Understanding first, then solutionsLinks:Follow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Apr 15, 2025 • 16min
Coaching Someone Who Wants a Successful Relationship - Jayson Gaddis - 522
How should you coach someone who wants to be in a successful relationship? Jayson breaks it down. Do you need to have successful relationships yourself to coach effectively? How can you teach your clients the skills they need to develop, and what does that process look like? Don’t miss this insightful episode.Timestamps:0:36 - You have to have successful relationships7:05 - Skill acquisition13:27 - Don't be uncomfortable with intimacy Links:Follow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Apr 8, 2025 • 22min
Coaching Using Motivational Interviewing - Jayson Gaddis - 521
Jayson breaks down motivational interviewing. What is it? Can you force your clients to change? What should you do if a client is ambivalent about change? Is your client placing value on the right things? Whether you're a coach or a client, you won’t want to miss this insightful episode.Timestamps:1:50 - Placing value on the right things3:34 - Motivational interviewing5:57 - Ambivalence about change11:37 - You can't force people to changeLinks:Become A Certified Relationship Coach (RCT) Follow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Apr 2, 2025 • 18min
Pros and Cons of Coaching - Jayson Gaddis - 520
Jayson explores the pros and cons of coaching. Is coaching more effective than therapy? He discusses the lack of standards in coaching, the absence of trauma training, and the potential shallowness of the approach. Jayson also examines why prioritizing results over feelings can be problematic. However, he also highlights why coaching can sometimes be a better option than therapy. Why choose coaching? Tune in to find out. Timestamps: 0:57 - A lack of standards 4:26 - Results over feelings 7:47 - Does coaching get better results? 14:10 - Conclusion Links: Become A Certified Relationship Coach (RCT) Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Mar 26, 2025 • 16min
Pros and Cons of Talk Therapy - Jayson Gaddis - 519
Jayson breaks down the pros and cons of talk therapy. Where does talk therapy come up short? What are its strengths? What kind of therapy should you progress to after talk therapy? Why are relationships better than talk therapy? Whether you’re a client, coach, or therapist, you won’t want to miss this insightful episode. Timestamps: 3:13 - Where talk therapy comes up short 5:55 - Positive outcomes of talk therapy 8:33 - Moving on after talk therapy 10:28 - Relationships are better than talk therapy 13:11 - Conclusion Links: Become A Certified Relationship Coach (RCT) Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Mar 19, 2025 • 16min
Your Main Job as a Coach - Jayson Gaddis - 518
What is your main job as a coach? Jayson discusses the importance of giving your clients permission to be messy, finding key relationships where they can be authentic, and providing them with a sense of certainty. He also explains why your ultimate goal as a coach should be to work yourself out of a job. Tune in to discover how to help people authentically be themselves while achieving what they want in life. Timestamps: 4:52 Giving your clients permission to be messy 8:45 Finding key relationships 13:15 Summery Links: Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Mar 12, 2025 • 23min
What It Means to Love Our Clients - Jayson Gaddis - 517
Jayson talks about what it means to truly love a client. What is the real definition of love? Why is being challenged so important? How do we “accept” ourselves and work on being better at the same time? How does accepting our limitations empower us? And why is it crucial not to expect relationships to be easy? Join Jayson as he explores the second principle of present-centered relationship coaching. Timestamps: 1:09 - What is love? 8:25 - Don't expect relationships to be easy 14:53 - Self-acceptance and self-mastery Links: Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Mar 5, 2025 • 17min
The Foundational Principle To Have as a Coach or Therapist - Jayson Gaddis - 516
Jayson shares his #1 principle for coaches and therapists. Learn how to empower your clients instead of treating them as fragile. It’s time to stop missing the forest for the trees and take a broader view. Tune in to discover what powerful phrase he comes from in this episode. Timestamps: 1:10 - Taking a larger view 4:14 - The foundational principle 10:00 - Empower you clients Links: Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Feb 27, 2025 • 25min
How Humans Operate in Relationship - Jayson Gaddis - 515
Explore how humans navigate the complex terrain of relationships and the role of therapy and coaching in this insightful discussion. Delve into why we often betray ourselves in our quest for belonging and the impact of avoiding discomfort. Learn about projection in relationships and the significance of acknowledging our emotional baggage. Discover how confronting trauma can lead to personal growth and how motivational interviewing empowers clients to pursue genuine change.
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