The DNA of Mindful Relationships

05/11/2021

The concept of intimacy involves a mutually consentual relationship where two individuals reciprocate feelings of trust, emotional & physical closeness toward each other.

Discover the 4 main types of intimacy as Di and Alex explore this sometimes misunderstood topic.

11am AEDT, Saturday November 6.

Saturday, November 6 at 11:00am AEDT with Sindy Casanova, Lois Villa, Hillary Collins, Alma Rafaella, Didi Yucel, Alex Kain, Ali Deuso, Justina Sylvia Gaston, D NA. The concept of intimacy involves a mutually consentual relationship where two individuals reciprocate feelings of trust, emotional & ph...

29/10/2021

Di & Alex explore the two worlds of Mars & Venus & men's deepest fear about being incompetent & women who are afraid of being worthy of love. Also learn the top 3 mistakes both men and women make.

Saturday, October 30 at 11:00am AEDT with Sindy Casanova, Lois Villa, Hillary Collins, Alma Rafaella, Didi Yucel, Alex Kain, Ali Deuso, Justina Sylvia Gaston. Di & Alex explore the two worlds of Mars & Venus & men's deepest fear about being incompetent & women who are afraid of being worthy of love....

22/10/2021

Single and ready to mingle?
Don't miss this week's live show starting in 90 mins.

Saturday, October 23 at 11:00am AEDT with Sindy Casanova, Lois Villa, Hillary Collins, Alma Rafaella, Delaney Closs, Didi Yucel, Alex Kain, Ali Deuso, Justina Sylvia Gaston. Let's talk about getting relationship fit. We get fit and healthy for summer or we get a service for our cars. Why don't we pl...

08/10/2021

Attachment styles are patterns of intimacy developed in our formative years that may have an impact on future relationships.

Join us at 11am Sat October 9 AEST, 8pm Fri EST, 5PM PST as we explore live and dangerous, Attachments Included!

Saturday, October 9 at 11:00am AEDT with Sindy Casanova, Lois Villa, Hillary Collins, Alma Rafaella, Delaney Closs, Didi Yucel, Alex Kain, Ali Deuso, Justina Sylvia Gaston. Attachment styles are patterns of intimacy developed in our formative years that may have an impact on future relationships. Cl...

01/10/2021

Join us today (Sat Oct 2 @ 11am (Melb/Syd), Friday @ 6pm PDT, 9pm EDT on Clubhouse for another great discussion.
We'll examine why it is important to be assertive to obtain the things you want in life without being aggressive!

https://www.clubhouse.com/event/xkeLdoyK

17/09/2021

Join us tomorrow (Sept 18 @ 11am (Melb/Syd), Friday @ 6pm PDT, 9pm EDT on Clubhouse for another great discussion.
We'll be looking at how to have a respectful disagreement with your partner.
We don't always see eye-to-eye with our partners on everything so it is important to have a process that enables each person to be able to get their point across and resolve anything with a win/win outcome.
Join us for this weeks topic 'Fight Club!'

Saturday, September 18 at 11:00am AEST with Sindy Casanova, Didi Yucel, Alex Kain, Lois Villa, Hillary Collins, Alma Rafaella, Delaney Closs, Krista Steele, Revellyn Cole, JANIQUE O’SHEA, Lynnette Frigon, Ali Deuso, Justina Sylvia Gaston. How do you have a fair argument with your partner, family o...

10/09/2021

Join us tomorrow (Sept 11 @ 11am (Melb/Syd), Friday @ 6pm PDT, 9pm EDT on Clubhouse for another great discussion.

We'll be looking at what is important to have in common with your partner to ensure a happy and successful relationship.

Whether you're in a relationship or looking to meet someone, this is what you need to know!

Join us as we discuss 'Same, Same But Different!'

Saturday, September 11 at 11:00am AEST with Sindy Casanova, Didi Yucel, Alex Kain, Lois Villa, Hillary Collins, Alma Rafaella, Delaney Closs, Krista Steele, Revellyn Cole, JANIQUE O’SHEA, Lynnette Frigon, Ali Deuso, Justina Sylvia Gaston. What is important to have in common when establishing and m...

31/07/2021

Just a reminder we're doing our first live show in 30 mins.

This Saturday July 31st @ 11am (Melb/Syd), Friday 30th @ 6pm PDT, 9pm EDT.

Join us on Clubhouse and join in the conversation. Search for our club, Mindful Relationships and follow us.

We'll be discussing topics from our previous podcasts and opening up the room for your comments and questions.

https://www.clubhouse.com/join/mindful-relationships/oGwwTpjH/MO8GR53R?fbclid=IwAR3F-nqLR0Q2DjlHnzufX7MtoReVWDQCAPNMKY645KSo_Lgw9QQ8SRJwCog

26/07/2021

We're back...live & interactive!

This Saturday July 31st @ 11am (Melb/Syd), Friday 30th @ 6pm PDT, 9pm EDT.

Join us on Clubhouse and join in the conversation. Search for our club, Mindful Relationships and follow us.

We'll be discussing topics from our previous podcasts and opening up the room for your comments and questions.

https://www.clubhouse.com/join/mindful-relationships/oGwwTpjH/MO8GR53R

If you haven't heard of Clubhouse, you can download it to your phone:

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1503133294

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clubhouse.app

24/07/2021

DNA
Coming back soon.
Live & dangerous!

Stay tuned...

06/12/2020

It's easy to be romantic when you're dating or in the early stages of a relationship. But how do you keep the spark going in a relationship that is years or even decades old?

Join Di & Alex in this final episode for the year as they discuss 'Keeping the Romance Alive!'

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=763644

Alex's episode and Di interviews himHow to keep the romance alive beyond the honeymoon periodLove languages:Acts of serviceActs of touchQuality timeGiftsWords of AffirmationWho is responsible for romance?Micro-romancetext messagescomplimentsgratitude

22/11/2020

It's great to be in a relationship where you can both rely on each other. But what happens when that reliance becomes a dependence?

Join Di & Alex as they ask the question, "Am I co-dependent?"

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=759176

Do you use up all of your energy in meeting your partner’s needs? Do you feel trapped in your relationship? Are you the one that is constantly making sacrifices? Then you just may be in a co-dependent relationship.Co-dependency is a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables a...

08/11/2020

Whilst we always talk about working on and improving your relationship, sometimes the only way forward is to end it.
Join us as we discuss the signs that indicate a terminal relationship and the ways to tactfully end it in this episode titled 'Breaking Up is Hard to Do!'

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=755198

A relationship break up is one of the more stressful life events anyone could go through but sometimes its just plain necessary.Sign #1: A loss of the Us-nessDo they tell the 'story of us' in positive playful way keeping irritability and emotional distance in the closet.When negativity takes over it...

25/10/2020

Have you ever had the influence of a in your relationship? It might be a family member, friend, hobby or even a mobile phone.
Establishing boundaries can help a relationship survive a dynamic that has the potential to divide.

Join Di & Alex as they discuss strategies for unifying a relationship in the face of these threats in this episode 'Two's Company...'

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=742248

In any monogamous intimate relationship there are often people and things that can interfere in the strong connection between two people and become the third 'member' of the relationship. Instead of a strong bond or connection the relationship is diluted by this third entity. The energy that you nee...

11/10/2020

is often something only associated with a phase of life that a woman goes through but it really is often much more than that, impacting also on the dynamic of a relationship.

Join Di & Alex as they explore this often not discussed topic in 'Surviving Menopause!'

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=742237

OverviewMenopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States.Menopause is a natural biological process. But the physical sympto...

04/10/2020

White lies seem harmless enough but can they be the undoing of a relationship? Is it possible to come back from having an affair?

Di & Alex explore the impact that lies can have on a relationship in this week's episode, 'Liar, Liar. Pants on Fire!'

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=735896

Intro: Is it ever ok to tell a lie? What is the impact of lies and secrets on our relationships and how do you recognise a lie when its disguised as something else?The different types of lies you can tellIs it ever ok to tell a lie? White lie.What's the impact of secrets and lies on a relationshipHo...

27/09/2020

Most of us have experienced anxiety in one way or another. Perhaps it was the moments before giving a presentation or maybe it has been a recurring panic attack.

Anxiety can present itself in many ways. Some people become irritable while others withdraw. Some develop physical symptoms whilst others may lose sleep. Sometimes it's not easy for us to recognise the signs within ourselves and others.

Join Di & Alex as they discuss the warnings to look out for and the management techniques to improve your life in this edition titled 'High Anxiety!'

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=735877

Intro: Are there times when you feel anxious, worried or stressed and don't know how to help yourself feel better? Or does your partner have similar anxious episodes and you're at a loss as to how to support them?Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as...

20/09/2020

It's perfectly ok to not feel ok right now! Maybe you are feeling down because of the lack of control over your life under or you are feeling stuck! Perhaps your relationship has been under increased stress or your solitude is taking a toll on your .

Join Di & Alex as they explore why it is perfectly ok to not be feeling great and what you can do to improve those feelings in this timely episode titled 'Living in '

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=730309

It's always ok to not feel ok but right now during COVID-19 it's especially ok to not feel ok.It's ok to not feel ok: Feeling of uncertainty and lack of control. In a time of little control, find something you do have control over and control the heck out of it! Like organising your closet or the pa...

13/09/2020

We're back! After a break of almost 2 years, we're back for a brand new season of talk!
In this first episode of season 2, we catch you up on what has been going on in our world and the broader universe.
Whether you are or a , join us for relationship advice from Di, a professional therapist...and Alex!

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=730304

After a break of almost 2 years, we're back!What have we been up to?Are we still together?Has Alex improved his dad jokes?Join us as we catch up on what has been happening as we begin season 2.

10/09/2020

The rumours are true! We're back for another season of The DNA of Mindful Relationships podcast, coming to you from our lockdown studio.

Season 2, Episode 1 launches this Sunday on all great podcast platforms.

In the meantime, check out Season 1 at https://www.thednaofmindfulrelationships.com

29/08/2020

We are kind to our friends...why can't we apply the same kindness to our partner?

“Kindness doesn’t mean that we don’t express our anger, but the kindness informs how we choose to express the anger.” - Dr. Julie Gottman ⁠
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One of the hardest things to do in a relationship is to be nice to your partner when you’re upset with them. It’s also one of the most important moments to be kind. ⁠
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Cultivate a habit of kindness in your relationship when you take 30 Days to a Better Relationship. During this 30 day program, discover tools that you can put into action right now, regardless of where your partner is on their journey: https://bit.ly/3hba0TD

17/08/2020

Just saying...

10/08/2020

What is a healthy relationship?

Actionable techniques to continually incorporate in your relationship.

08/08/2020

Try starting your next conflict discussion with a soft start-up.

When you can complain without blame and truly express your needs and concerns in a positive way, it opens a window to understanding each other more deeply and intimately.

Discover proven skills for softening your start-ups when bringing up an issue of disagreement and watch Dr. Julie Gottman explain what to do if your partner responds negatively: https://bit.ly/3fagUHy

28/06/2020

Fights, differences and disagreements will not stop but how you manage it in a relationship is the key...

In the aftermath of a fight or regrettable incident, you can use the following format to increase understanding between you and your partner.

29/04/2020

Maintain the 'we' without forgetting the 'me'

03/01/2020

There are better things to say than "I love you"

In every relationship there's a learning curve as the two of you get to know each other's nuances — your goals, your fears, and your communication styles, to name just a few. The latter of these can be particularly challenging, but a little…

23/07/2019

Gaslighting is a relatively new term to define a specific type of abuse.

And what to do about it.

15/06/2019

This is a good depiction of the role of a couples therapist.

17/12/2018

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." however at this time of year with plenty of social events and family get togethers on the calendar, sometimes old family tensions can reappear.

In our final episode for the year, Di interviews Alex about what you can do if there is bad blood or tension between you and a family member, friend or colleague.

We also reflect on our 1st year of 16 episodes of The DNA of Mindful Relationships and would like to thank you, our listeners, for your suggestions & comments and look forward to a new year of interesting podcast topics in 2019.

Happy Holidays!!

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=310736

In this episode Di interviews Alex about that time of the year where there are family events and gatherings and what can you do if there is bad blood or tension between you and a family member.We also reflect on our 1st year of 16 episodes of The DNA of Mindful Relationships and thank our listeners...