
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

Sep 10, 2024 • 27min
Anxious Spiritual Guy vs. Avoidant: A Live Coaching Session - Jayson Gaddis - 510
In a live coaching session, Derek, an anxious individual grappling with an avoidant partner, engages with Jayson Gaddis. They explore how to balance personal space and connection within relationships. Derek questions how to tell if his therapy is effective and whether his emotional reactions stem from care or fear. The dialogue also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries while fostering honesty and emotional expression with partners, aimed at improving mutual understanding and connection.

Aug 27, 2024 • 13min
3 Upcoming Trainings to Change Your Life - Jayson Gaddis - 509
Jayson Gaddis, a relationship coach, shares transformative trainings aimed at enhancing communication and personal growth. He discusses the Communication Breakthrough Experience, which offers hands-on demos to clear communication hurdles. Jayson also introduces Relationship Coach Training, designed for those wanting to turn their passion into a career, and Couples Coach Training, a comprehensive 9-month program merging science and experiential therapies. These opportunities promise profound change for personal development and coaching.

Jul 30, 2024 • 17min
Communicate Like You Did When You Fell in Love - Jayson Gaddis - 508
In this conversation with Jayson Gaddis, an expert on relationship dynamics, the focus is on rekindling the spark of early love. He explores the science behind infatuation and why it fades, emphasizing the potential for deeper connections through relational maturity. Jayson discusses how to communicate effectively, especially during conflicts, and introduces techniques to earn that coveted second honeymoon stage. Discover actionable steps to enhance emotional closeness, bringing back the joy and intimacy you once shared.

Jul 9, 2024 • 47min
Teens, Screens, and Mental Health - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 507
Jayson and Ellen delve into the complex relationship between teens, screens, and mental health. Is it okay to use screens to help kids calm down? Are teens becoming more anxious? At what age should children have their own cell phones? What societal changes are needed to protect the mental health and well-being of children and teens? How can you effectively implement boundaries at home? Tune in to find the answers to these and many more questions. Timestamps: 2:35 - Why screen time matters 5:50 - The Anxious Generation 9:00 - Using screens to help kids calm down 17:00 - The problem with content 21:00 - The problem with texting 23:30 - Setting boundaries 30:30 - Haidt's four recommendations 33:30 - Jayson and Ellen's recommendations 43:00 - Action steps Links: My Relationship Coach (MRC) Order Jayson's book: Getting to Zero The Anxious Generation | Jonathan Haidt Peter Gray | Substack Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Jul 2, 2024 • 35min
Setting Boundaries With Dysfunctional Family Members - Terri Cole - 506
Psychotherapist Terri Cole shares strategies for handling dysfunctional family relationships, emphasizing boundaries and language. Topics include managing family dysfunction, avoiding unwanted conversations, taking breaks from family, and navigating competing attention between mom and partner.

Jun 25, 2024 • 22min
AMA: Phone Snooping, Sexual Trauma, Emotionless Partners - Jayson Gaddis - 505
Relationship expert Jayson Gaddis tackles listener questions on trauma responses in intimacy, partner access to phones, dealing with a partner not interested in personal growth, meaningful apologies, and making relationships work with emotionless partners. Insights on building emotional connections, effective communication, setting boundaries, and fostering authenticity in relationships.

Jun 18, 2024 • 40min
Advice for Anxious Fathers & Their Wives - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 504
Relationship experts Jayson Gaddis and Ellen Boeder provide advice for anxious new dads on enjoying parenting, meeting relational needs, seeking therapy, support from male friends, and maintaining intimacy post-pregnancy. They discuss challenges faced by fathers, communication in relationships, and the impact of avoidant behavior on loved ones.

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Trauma–Peter Levine’s Heartbreaking & Inspiring Story of Healing - Dr. Peter Levine - 503
Jayson talks with Dr. Peter Levine about the subject of trauma. Peter shares the harrowing story of what happened when his father testified against the mafia and explains why he decided to get vulnerable about his trauma in his latest book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. Jayson and Peter discuss how the perception of trauma has changed recently, the danger of retraumatizing people, the process of healing trauma, and why you should be careful about who you choose to share your trauma with. Don’t miss this powerful episode. Timestamps: 4:05 - Why Peter decided to get vulnerable 11:39 - Is it important to tell your story? 18:15 - Testifying against the mafia 26:22 - Healing from trauma by sharing 34:29 - Relationships and trauma 40:46 - Trauma and association 50:07 - Retraumatizing people 59:21 - Action step Links: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/ https://traumahealing.org/ Healing Trauma With Peter Levine - Peter Levine - 328 My Relationship Coach (MRC) Order Jayson's book: Getting to Zero U.S. listeners, sign up for relationship tips and support direct to your phone by texting this number: 720-704-4850 Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Twitter Facebook

Jun 4, 2024 • 17min
How to Handle Hurt Feelings - Jayson Gaddis - 502
What’s the #1 mistake people make after getting their feelings hurt? Jayson discusses how to handle hurt feelings, his experience with shutting down after experiencing hurt feelings, and how to work through hurt feelings. Tune in to find out how you can turn hurt feelings into an opportunity to grow into a more resilient, self-respecting, and confident person. Timestamps: 3:09 - The mistake people make when their feelings get hurt 6:18 - Jayson's experience with hurt feelings 10:18 - Feel your feelings 14:47 - Takeaway Links: The End The Struggle With Him Roadmap & Monthly Group Coaching Membership Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok

May 28, 2024 • 49min
Helping Teen Girls Thrive - Johannah Reimer - 501
Ellen Boeder interviews Johannah Reimer to find out how women can help teen girls. They discuss the unique problems that teen girls face today, the evolutionary mismatch between the environments we evolved in and modern life, the importance of doing hard things and Johannah’s Girls Group Facilitator Training, “Pathways to Womanhood”which is about guiding and supporting girls on their journey to womanhood. Johannah is a soulcentric educator, ceremonialist, teen mentor, and an artist of many trades. Trained as a Waldorf teacher, Johannah has been working with children of all ages for over 20 years and holds a particular passion for tweens/teens striving to meet their developmental needs for mentorship and initiation in a culture that has forgotten how to do so. An apprentice of visionaries: Sage Hamilton and Melissa Michaels of SOMA Source, Johannah has worked for many years as a Waldorf teacher under the guidance of her elder Sage, and as an embodied leader for international youth in movement based Rites of Passage with Golden Bridge & Golden Girls Global. Timestamps: 5:33 - Johannah's path to becoming an educator 13:19 - Why create girls' groups 26:56 - Evolutionary mismatch 30:20 - The value of doing hard things 34:22 - Becoming an entrepreneur 37:55 - What will people take from the training? 43:26 - Advice for teenage girls Links: Free Workshop on Becoming a Village Auntie Pathways to Womanhood ~ Girls Group Facilitator Training Johannah Reimer's Instagram My Relationship Coach (MRC) Sign up to get Jayson's weekly newsletter via email Apply to Relationship Coach Training Follow Jayson on social media: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok