Love Isn't Enough

Joree & John share the story of how John lost his vision in his left eye while in Portugal, why they were the cause of an emergency airplane  landing, and how these tribulations actually brought them closer together. So often when the sh*t hits the fan, it can feel easy to want to give up or resign to the situation, but what happens when they pile on top of one another and you barely have a chance to breathe? Good thing for Joree and John, they’ve both practiced tools for years that help them to be more resilient, increase presence and compassion, as well as how to accept what is arising in the moment. In this episode, you’ll have the front row seat to why their podcast hiatus took much longer than anticipated, and more importantly, what you can do when life throws you curveballs.    If you’d like to check out our master class, here is our free intro, in which we cover the 3 most common areas that cause disconnection in couples: https://loveisntenough.net/freeintro/   Connect with Joree & John: • Website: www.loveisntenough.net • Instagram: @loveisntenough33 • Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn’t Enough • Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/   Connect with Dr. John Schinnerer: • Website: www.guidetoself.com • Instagram: @theevolvedcaveman • Subscribe to his podcast: The Evolved Caveman   Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Inevitably, the holidays are a stressful time of year, and this can easily turn into unintended arguments with your partner. In this episode of Love Isn’t Enough, Joree and John talk through common challenges couples face and give helpful tools on how to navigate stress with greater awareness, compassion and better communication. They even role play conversations we often hear our clients describing, then demonstrate what it would sound like to respond differently, allowing both partners to feel heard and validated. As an example, telling your partner to just “calm down” won’t cut it. If you’re someone who gets caught in the holiday frenzy and want to stay connected to your partner in the midst of it, then this episode is for you.   

In this episode of 'Love Isn't Enough,' Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT, discuss the importance of appreciation and gratitude for loving, thriving relationships. They explore how many couples tend to neglect these practices, despite their effectiveness in fostering positive emotions and connection. The hosts discuss key concepts such as the negativity bias, the importance of a positive to negative interaction ratio, and ways to build a culture of gratitude, especially when it may feel hard to access or receive. They also offer practical advice on expressing appreciation, even during conflicts, and the significance of role modeling gratitude for children. The episode concludes with them sharing various gratitude exercises, including the after-dark gratitude massage. If you’re interested in working with John and Joree, including our monthly master class series, which is starting again in January on how to create outstanding relationships, visit LoveIsntEnough.net. To learn more about, Dr. John, visit Guide To Self, and to learn more about Joree, visit JoreeRose.com.   

Almost everyone we’ve ever worked with needs help learning how to communicate better with their partner. So why is this such a ubiquitous relationship challenge? There’s lots of reasons: we often are not role modeled healthy or effective communication strategies, many times we don’t know what we feel, need or want, or if we do, we don’t always have the words to communicate it. And even if we were able to express ourselves clearly and kindly, our partner may not have the skills to receive it well. So what happens? Frustration and resignation take over, communication becomes limited to transactional conversations and couples are left feeling disconnected. We get it - we’ve been there. In this episode Joree & John not only talk broadly about communication challenges in relationships, but they share their own personal journey and how once they mastered some essential tools, their communication and relationship vastly improved. If you are stuck in communication patterns that are leaving you feeling unheard or defensive, then this episode is for you!    

In this timely conversation in the face of the election, Joree and John talk about how couples can navigate staying connected and how to get along when they have differences in their values or beliefs. We know from research that 67% of relationship challenges are not solvable, so then what? Not agreeing does not have to be a deal breaker; the key is to understand that we are not trying to convince our partners to agree with us, but to learn the tools to stay respectful when they don’t. This may feel counterintuitive, but when couples continue to fight the same fight, they will usually end up with the same outcome: disconnected, annoyed and building resentment. In this episode, Joree & John share examples of many common issues that couples deal with, including political differences, and offer realistic and practical ways to move through them, rather than moving apart.   

In this engaging episode, John and Joree explore what makes a healthy, thriving relationship by dissecting the themes from the Netflix hit show Nobody Wants This. Using the show’s rare portrayal of a healthy relationship as a starting point, they identify the common pitfalls couples fall into and offer expert advice on how to avoid them. And more importantly, they offer a picture of a healthy, thriving relationship, a model which seemingly no one grew up with, by diving into the importance of trust, non defensive listening, effective communication, validating emotions, capitalizing (supporting someone’s good news), self-awareness, emotional safety, and honoring your partner's nuances or idiosyncrasies. Joree  and John highlight examples from the show that demonstrate these, along with real-life examples from their own relationship, and how to create a relationship that not only lasts, but truly flourishes. Whether you’re a fan of the show or simply looking to strengthen your connection, this episode offers practical, heartfelt advice on how to foster a partnership filled with love, fulfillment and resilience.

In this premier episode of a new joint podcast with partners in life and love, Joree Rose, LMFT and Dr. John Schinnerer, you’ll hear about the happy, thriving relationship they now have and the vulnerable story it took to get there. They went from bliss to breakup, and back again, and they share the raw and real details of their breakdown and how it led to a breakthrough. Tune in to learn how to get out of your own way, heal your past wounds so they stop interfering in the present and be inspired to have the best relationship possible.   Visit us at www.loveisntenough.net to learn the many ways to work with us. Or follow us on Instagram @loveisntenough33.