

Relationship Coaching School Podcast
Jayson Gaddis
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.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 10min
The World I Want to See - Jayson Gaddis - 543
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting and the Evergreen High School shooting, Jayson reflects on the wave of hatred and blame that erupts online after tragedy. From a Buddhist perspective, he explores how we can stop seeing others as the enemy, reclaim our focus, and begin creating the kind of world we actually want to live in.Timestamps:0:44 - Hatred and blame on social media1:41 - A Buddhist perspective3:53 - Stop seeing other people as the enemy5:46 - Controlling your focus7:56 - The world I want to live inLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Sep 3, 2025 • 10min
The Disservice of Reassurance - Jayson Gaddis - 542
Jayson breaks down the hidden problems with reassurance. What’s wrong with saying “it’s going to be okay”? When is reassurance actually appropriate, and when does it backfire? What makes reassurance a problem in coaching or therapy? Jayson explains what to say instead and why a deeper response is far more effective for real growth.Timestamps:0:32 - What’s wrong with saying “it’s going to be okay”?2:12 - When reassurance is appropriate4:14 - The problem with reassurance as a coach or therapist6:10 - What to say instead of “it’s going to be okay”Links:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Aug 28, 2025 • 10min
I Don’t Want to Bring It Up - Jayson Gaddis - 541
Jayson explores the dynamics of conflict avoidance and why so many people are scared to speak up. What childhood roots contribute to staying silent? Who are you really protecting when you avoid conflict? How does the fear of abandonment keep you quiet? Jayson also unpacks the role of differentiation in learning to bring things up with courage and clarity.Timestamps:0:44 - Conflict avoidance1:28 - Childhood roots of being scared to speak up2:33 - Who are you really protecting by avoiding conflict?3:34 - Fear of abandonment7:25 - DifferentiationLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Aug 21, 2025 • 11min
Secure Attachment vs Falling in Love - Jayson Gaddis - 540
Jayson unpacks the difference between secure attachment and falling in love. Can you have secure attachment in a brand-new relationship? Why do people often confuse the rush of falling in love with genuine security? When does the attachment system actually turn on? Jayson shares how to support clients who are navigating the complexities of new relationships.Timestamps:0:41 - Secure attachment in a new relationship?2:28 - Confusing falling in love with secure attachment4:09 - When does the attachment system turn on?9:13 - Working with clients in new relationshipsLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Aug 13, 2025 • 14min
No One Is Broken - Jayson Gaddis - 539
Jayson explores why no one is truly broken. What should you do when a client feels like they are? Why can’t you get rid of any part of yourself - and why is that a good thing? Jayson explains why every part of you has value and how embracing all of yourself can be a powerful path to healing.Timestamps:1:12 - Why no one is broken8:11 - What to do when a client feels broken9:16 - You can’t get rid of any part of yourself11:31 - You need all parts of yourselfLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Aug 5, 2025 • 30min
How to Coach Men Effectively - Jayson Gaddis - 538
How should you coach men effectively? Jayson unpacks the impact of male social conditioning and what it means for therapy and coaching. What’s different about working with men in couples therapy? How can coaches help men break out of rigid gender roles without making them feel inferior?Jayson also shares tips for navigating defensiveness and creating safety while challenging growth. Don’t miss this direct and practical episode on supporting men more skillfully.Timestamps:1:48 - Male social conditioning7:30 - Men in couples therapy10:37 - What to do differently when coaching men21:42 - Escaping the gender straightjacket26:05 - When you sense a man getting defensive26:37 - Don’t make men feel inferiorLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Jul 29, 2025 • 27min
How to Get Over Your Anger With Your Parents - Jayson Gaddis - 537
Jayson dives into the challenge of getting over anger toward your parents. Did your parents drop the ball in ways that still affect you today? How does your past shape your present relationships? What does it actually look like to move from victim to author? And how do you know when you've truly let resentment go?Jayson also explores why it’s important not to focus solely on the negative, how growth can happen through adversity, and the personal cost of holding on to anger. Don’t miss this powerful solo episode.Timestamps:1:50 - Did your parents drop the ball?4:45 - Your past impacts your present8:13 - Moving from victim to author11:04 - How do you know when you’ve let resentment go14:53 - Don’t solely focus on negatives18:03 - Growth through adversity20:53 - The personal cost of anger and resentmentLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Jul 22, 2025 • 53min
Group Work, Healing, and the Role of the Facilitator with Christian Pankhurst
Christian Pankhurst joins Jayson to talk about group work. What does “healing” really mean? What do transformative arcs in group therapy look like? Should the facilitator be part of the group? Can group work replace one-on-one therapy? How can you stay well as a healer? How should facilitators deal with projection? Stay tuned until the end to hear Christian and Jayson share their self-care strategies.Timestamps:2:22 - Emergent group facilitation3:48 - Is the facilitator part of the group?8:48 - Transformative arcs in group therapy13:37 - What does “healing” mean?15:53 - Why group work?25:52 - Group work vs one on one30:59 - Staying well as a healer40:09 - Dealing with projection as a facilitator50:56 - Where to find ChristianLinks:Upgrade Your Life & Relationships with Heart Intelligence | Heart iQFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook

Jul 16, 2025 • 33min
Coaching Someone Whose Partner Isn’t Doing the Work - Jayson Gaddis - 535
Explore how to coach individuals with partners who resist growth. Discover strategies for helping clients focus on their personal journey. Delve into the tough choices of staying with or leaving an 'impossible' partner. Learn the vital need for emotional validation and why clients often get defensive about their relationships. Gain insights on encouraging personal responsibility and communication, empowering clients to take charge of their happiness.

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
Psychedelics: Revolutionary Healing Tool or a Spiritual Bypass? - Dr. Will Van Derveer - 534
Dr. Will Van Derveer joins Jayson to discuss the uses and misuses of psychedelic drugs. He shares his background, his work in integrative psychiatry, and the limitations of conventional mental health treatments. Dr. Van Derveer also explores the therapeutic potential of ketamine, MDMA, LSD, psilocybin, and more.Are there people who shouldn’t use psychedelics? If you’re going to use them, what are some best practices? Don’t miss this enlightening episode.Will Van Derveer, MD is a leader in the adoption of integrative psychiatry practices globally. After discovering that his conventional psychiatric training was inadequate to answer many of the challenges facing his patients, Dr. Van Derveer began to learn how to resolve the root causes of common psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.Dr. Van Derveer has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD and written book chapters in the fields of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other clinical applications of psychedelic compounds. His passion is finding effective relief from psychological suffering using a vast array of the most natural approaches possible. In addition to traditional medical training, He is a meditation instructor and has trained in shamanism, EMDR, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis.Timestamps:1:09 - Will's journey3:24 - Limitations of conventional mental health treatments14:56 - Will's journey with psychedelics22:16 - Ketamine27:08 - MDMA31:09 - Other psychedelics42:20 - Jayson's experiance with psychedelics46:02 - Problems in the psychedelics scene57:02 - Psychedelics as part of a long-term treatment plan1:00:00 - Who does NOT benefit from psychedelics?1:04:00 - Tips for using psychedelics1:07:00 - Where to find WillLinks:Will's InstagramWill's X Relationship Coach TrainingFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook