The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

Feeling seen is one of the 4 core needs in a partnership. However, what does that mean and how do we do that?   What if we don't feel safe? What if we don't know how?   Listen to this. I think it will help.   Shownotes:   (2:05) What does “Being seen” mean (3:20) Why a lot of people close up and hide parts of themselves (4:50) Confronting our “Dark side” in long-term relationships (7:30) Settling for feeling seen, but not being accepted

Women ask me all the time, "How do I get him to open up?" It's an important question as some of us guys are pretty emotionally jammed up. But there are a few things you can do to help, without feeling resentful. Listen in!   Shownotes: (3:55) Introduction Shana James (10:20) Why she decided to work helping men (18:50) Safety and sex in relationships (27:00) Having honest and open conversations with our partners (31:35) How women can understand men in their lives. (36:55) How women can help men solve some of their problems in bed (40:00) First steps on how to have transparent conversations with our partners (46:00) Women being labeled as “Too emotional” (51:50) Bringing hope to people about relationships in their lives (57:15) Action Step

Years ago, I watched a woman re-pattern a baby's movements after a tough Caesarean birth. It was so powerful. It all happened in a few minutes. She was a baby whisperer. Turns out this woman is quite the healer. From tantra facilitator to couples therapist, Annie Brooke has some serious skills. I've had sessions with her, and my son did a water session with her when he was six months old. I think you'll like this interview I recently did with her. We covered a ton of ground. Conflict, attachment, and the satisfaction cycle.   Shownotes: (3:50) Introduction Annie Brook (15:20) About attachment and the Mother-Children relationship 23:50) The importance of movement in self-awareness practices (27:50) About the satisfaction cycle on adult partnerships dynamics (34:30 How attachment cycles of our childhood affect our present (36:00) Spaces in couples during conflict or disagreements (40:20) Recreating relationships over time (42:45) About open marriage and polyamorous relationships (50:25) About co-regulation 1:02:30 Action Step

Recently I interviewed my friend Joanna Shakti on masculine/feminine energy.   Some people get pretty triggered with these terms, but I think they are quite useful, so long as we tease them apart from gender.   Regardless, there's a lot of great stuff in this interview about polarity, sexual chemistry, and how one woman turned her "energy" around and found a different level of love.   Plus, there are 4 questions you can ask to see where you fall on the masculine/feminine spectrum. Listen now...     Shownotes:   (4:30) Introduction Joanna Shakti (13:30) What is masculine and feminine energy (17:05) How unbalanced masculine and feminine energy can cause frustration (22:50) Practical steps to start working on this part of you (28:10) How your energy can attract people on the opposite side of the spectrum (35:00) Sex in long term relationships (41:35) Scheduled sex (43:20) Opening a marriage and having sex with other people (44:30) Short advice for women who struggle with having orgasms (47:33) Advice for people who have same energy (Masculine – Feminine) (51:40) Final advice (55:35) Action Step

If you are not a parent, this is pretty interesting. I think you can learn a few things here. If you are a parent, there's such a thing as too much parenting. The helicopter or enabling parent. Is there such a thing as "over-attachment"? I think so. In this short episode my wife and I dig into this touchy subject. I say touchy because parents are soooo sensitive to criticism. Check it out!

Do you know the fastest way to get the connection back? Or how about how to feel accepted and not judged by your partner? Listen here as I offer you a few tips to get both.   Shownotes: (1:50) Falling into Victimhood when you don’t feel accepted (4:12) The first step is to connect with yourself (8:40) The feeling of being accepted (11:25) Relationship School Event November 7th

Most people have a little bit of codependency going on. However, if you have a relationship that is based on codependency, you're probably feeling insecure and frustrated.   In this podcast, I cover the signs and symptoms of codependency, the history of the term, how it "works" and what to do about it. You'll want to check this out.   Shownotes: (2:10) What does co-dependency mean (8:35) Signs and symptoms of a co-dependent relationship (15:25) What can you do to avoid this in your own life (21:10) Action Step

There's a little known hack out there in the personal growth world about changing patterns, beliefs, and thoughts. Tony Robbins' entire approach is based on it.   It's called NLP.   I've never formally studied it. Which is why I had my friend Matt Brauning on the podcast to discuss how to change your relationship patterns.   Check it out. Shownotes: (2:40) Introduction Matt Brauning (12:45) How “choice” works in our life (16:20) How NLP can help you change your beliefs (23:50) Your struggles can also be your strengths (27:10) Changing problematic patterns (34:30) Dealing with fear in our relationships (44:30) Facing fears of public speaking with NLP (58:40) Final advice (1:03:30) Action Step HELPFUL LINKS Matt Brauning's Website Matt Brauning on Facebook Matt Brauning on Instagram Deep Psychology of Intimate Relationships (DPIR) Professional Certification Program https://relationshipschool.com/podcast/change-your-relationship-patterns-with-nlp/

Are there really any risks with falling hard for someone? You know, when you're just in the zone with this person and you lose track of time and space... Even though it feels so amazing (almost addictive), there are major downsides to the "honeymoon period" that are just underneath the surface, your relationship will be at risk unless you know what to look for.   Shownotes: (0:20) Introduction - action step (1:45) Is it possible to fall in love too fast? (4:50) What can you do when you’re In this position? (7:05) Action step

My friend Tami Simon, founder & CEO of Sounds True, shares her insights about the spiritual path and relationships. Her decades of interviewing the world's leading authorities on spirituality, wellness, and relationships shines in this podcast interview. From spiritual gurus to CEO's of major companies, learn why relationships are key to a brighter future.   Shownotes: (4:00) Introduction Tami Simon (11:30) Why Spiritual teachers don’t talk often about relationship (25:20) What has changed about spiritual movements in the last decades? (28:05) Is there more attention on relational development in spiritual teachings now? (29:15) Addressing relational dynamics in work environments (38:15) Relational dynamics between teachers and students (42:30) The paradox between accepting yourself as you are and striving to be a better person (47:35) Tami Simon current projects (53:00) Action Step