Bedtalks

Hi There: We are back with another episode of Bedtalks! Does the adversity you're currently facing have you feeling down? Are you struggling to keep your head above the clouds with everything stirring in your life? We got you covered! Once you hear Elayna's story, you will walk away with a renewed sense of hope, encouragement, and some ways to view adversity differently. We are honored to have our guest, Elayna Fernandez, dropping gems of wisdom on this show! Elayna is from the Dominican Republic and migrated to the States many years ago. Her story is EPIC for so many reasons. She is a powerful Speaker, speaking for Tedx numerous times. She has spearheaded a movement called Positive Mom, where she has galvanized a community of thousands of women and parents to help them have a Positive Mindset in parenting. She is an Entrepreneur and surthriver! She has repeatedly proven that, even in what may appear to be the worse circumstances, you can stay love-centered and climb above the struggle. Elayna wil

Hey Y’All -  We’re back with another Bedtalks Episode with Sarah Yudkin of You Love and You Learn. Sarah is a Relationship Anxiety Coach and is from beautiful Stockholm, Sweden.  During this episode, we explore the “Perfect Relationship Myth." We discuss relationship anxiety and how you can break the cycle that might be keeping you from having a fulfilling relationship.  You will walk away from this podcast: Understanding how your patterns can either propel or keep you from achieving happy, healthy, and rewarding relationships.  Figuring out how to identify your anxious brain and how to instead connect with what you want to create and build in your relationships Learning from Sarah how she had to break a pattern of relationship anxiety and how her partner supported her on this journey. What contentment truly is in a relationship and why it might not be exactly what you think.  Listen

Love should never hurt. But sadly, in some relationships, it does. "One in three US women have experienced physical violence or rape by a partner - devastating numbers that no one should ever suffer through. Unfortunately, domestic abuse happens all too often to women and men. We wanted to have a show in which we talked about this topic candidly, frankly, and openly. On this show, K & I speak with Bill Mitchell, who shares his personal experience of losing his daughter to domestic abuse.  The journey has been gut-wrenching for him, but he hopes to change how we view, support, and educate on domestic abuse. Bill also hosts his own podcast show, "When Dating Hurts." And he also wrote a book titled, "When Dating Hurts."  Bill candidly shares what he learned about domestic abuse, what this journey has been like for him, and how he wants to help empower others. Let's break the cycle & create safe, loving relationships.  If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and you're stru

Hey Y'All- We are back with another podcast interview with Ms. Karina F. Daves. She references herself as 'little but lionhearted." Karina focuses her work as a Coach helping women make decisions about their relationships so they can show up for themselves. Her style is straightforward, candid, and heartfelt. Karina speaks from the heart, mind, and experiences that have shaped her journey too of learning how to show up for her husband in a way that doesn't compromise who she is in the relationship. In this podcast, Karina talks about: Her childhood and how it shaped her understanding of relationships and how she had to recondition her perspective on healthy relationships Why she didn't realize the love of her life at first and how being in a toxic relationship almost kept her from a healthy one How her husband taught her about the power of dreams and manifesting them How co-parenting requires a heart posture and how being a child of divorced parents taught her what she would do differently as a step-pare

Hey Y'All- It's a New Year, and we have some exciting episodes of the Bedtalks Podcast for you.  Up first, we're talking about our favorite subject, Love. We are interviewing Justin Court, who started the Spread Love Movement and is a Podcaster.  As Justin shares during our interview with him, "Little acts of kindness have ripple effects." You never know the domino effect of one act of kindness or love. Listen in as Justin shares an experience that opened him to love in a way he never knew existed. During this interview, it is interesting to hear the male perspective on how love shifted his life in an unexpected way. We talk about the following: How can men find safe spaces to express, release their emotions, and embrace their vulnerability? Why a lack of emotional release can have unintended consequences on a man's health Men and their Mental Health - What are healthy outlets for men to have this safe space? What do you do when you don't have a support system? Justin shares some of his favo

Hey Y’All- We're excited to be back with a new interview with Matt Phifer. He is a Therapist/Coach|Speaker|Podcast|Content Creator. Matt is that Therapist/Coach who isn't afraid to speak about things people are thinking or experiencing but often afraid to discuss.  We touch on so many gems in this podcast that I feel are important for us to discuss and understand to help us cultivate healthier relationships. We discuss: The Difference between Chemistry and Compatibility An explanation of a narcissist, their abuse cycle, and how God dealt with one of the biggest narcissists Relationship Addiction  What trauma bonding looks like and how it can show up in your relationships Do men fake orgasms? Masculinity/Femininity Qualities - Finding the balance Listen in, and please don't forget to subscribe to future episodes of the Bedtalks podcast on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms. Until next time, XoXo

Hey Y'All-  Welcome back to another episode of Bedtalks. We are talking to Amber Dalsin, a Psychologist, and couples therapist, who helps couples communicate with one another, so they feel loved and heard.  Amber is offering some pearls of wisdom about communication and how to make it easier.  She discusses: The difference between tolerance and acceptance in a relationship How to hear your significant other and when and how to compromise What keeps couples in communication gridlock What we enjoyed about this conversation and think you will enjoy too is that Amber shares her personal experiences and what she has learned in the couples in which she provides therapy.  Amber also provides insights into: The 4 horsemen of fighting in relationships How to deal with stonewalling, anger, criticism, defensiveness, and contempt in your relationships Why do couples have totally different reactions to the same argument Listen in as I'm confident you will walk away with some new technique

Hey Y'all- We're back with another episode of Bedtalks with Mr. Antwain Jackson. Antwain has been a previous guest on the Bedtalks show. And as always he is bringing truth, knowledge & authenticity to our perspectives around spirituality & love. Antwain Jackson is a beloved leader in his community, Author, Speaker, Pastor, and truth-teller! This episode goes a little deep, so buckle your seatbelts and come along for the ride. We're discussing: Your internal values and why we often fail to identify and discover our value system Corporate faith vs Spiritual faith Some solid examples of how you can show up in your lives and relationships as authentically you This episode is a soul-searching one and will leave you feeling solidified in some new ways of thinking through your faith and spirituality. It will in turn affect how you show up for yourself differently. And as you know how I always share with you, how you show up for yourself is the first step of how you learn to show up in your relationship

Welcome back to a new episode of Bedtalks with K & me! Up next, we’re talking to Jess of Datability. Jess is a dating expert specializing in helping women who are 30+ and who are marriage-minded.  If you have ever said the following:  - You feel like the right relationship is never going to happen for you  - You feel all of the good men are taken  - Struggle with setting clear expectations in your relationship and feel Ike you often end up settling for the status quo  This podcast is for you!  Jess delves into:  -How to connect with your feminine energy  -How to not over-rely on dating apps  -How overvaluing this one thing will make your relationship grow and so much more… I promise you will walk away with a better understanding of how to set yourself up for the healthy & satisfying relationship you want and deserve.  Listen in and let me know what you think.  Until next time,  XoXo

We're back with a new episode of Bedtalks. This week's guest on Bedtalks is the amazing Suzette Vearnon, a Relationship Solutions Coach. Suzette coaches high-achieving women to REDEFINE what makes them enough in life and in love...on their terms. However, we feel this episode will give both men and women some insights into what often your blindspots are as you navigate dating and building a healthy relationship. Suzette has many pearls of wisdom she is dropping in this episode including: Why relationships are about being and not doing What courageous vulnerability looks like in a relationship Understanding your relationship blindspots more fully and what holds you back from connecting to the right person /relationship She shares her personal journey and how she has empowered her clients to dig deeper into understanding how they can be more intentional with their hearts, and their truth so they are in a healthy and loving relationship. Suzette has a glow and you'll get more insight during our discussion o

Welcome back to another episode of Bedtalks.  This episode is an enlightening one for all of the right reasons. Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick's specialty is helping those in relationships navigate, understand and reframe their attachment style and deal with their past traumas. We are having a candid conversation about what couples need to do in their relationships to bridge the gap to understand one another better.  Dr. Fedrick discusses emotional intimacy, how past traumas play out in your relationships and how you develop core beliefs that can easily become reinforced. But, more importantly, she provides techniques for overcoming them when they are detrimental to your relationship. She also talks about the 3 W’s to help you during times of conflict, and tension.  I promise you will walk away with greater self-awareness, empathy, and a better understanding of yourself and your relationship with yourself and others. Listen in and let me know what you think. If you want to learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick's prac

Hey Y'All Welcome back to this week's episode of Bedtalks. We are getting down and dirty in this episode, exploring Sexual Intimacy 101 with Candace Johnson, the founder of Gooshy Candy, and creator of the Touchy/Feely intimacy game card. Candace opens up freely with us about her experiences which shaped her sexual understanding, growth, and discovery. Candace shifted her career as a Television News Producer of a highly popular program in Philadelphia to follow her heart, intuition, and spirit in launching this endeavor to help people learn how to connect with one another. She has worked with many diverse types of couples, those in the early phases of a relationship, those in long-term relationships, those who have lost their mojo, and those seeking to understand their sexual identity. She created the Touchy/Feely intimacy game card to help couples who struggle to express their sexual needs to one another in an open and transparent way. Candace has had her own journey too! She has explored many types of relat

K & I speak with Alex Schelling, a Life and Relationship Coach whose moniker on Instagram is Toolboxforlove  We learned so much during our discussion with Alex. As she wisely states, "Love is important, but it's not enough." There are key components to building a happy, satisfying and rewarding relationship and there is some work that has to be done to make that happen!  We touch on best practices of communicating through tricky and touchy topics.  We discuss the common blind spots that couples and individuals encounter.  What happens when you love someone, and you are not receiving the same in return, or it's not going anywhere. We go there too! Relationships can be happy and fulfilling, but they can be nearly impossible to achieve if you keep making the same missteps over and over again. Listen in as K & I explore what needs to be your toolbox for love! And please remember to subscribe to future episodes of the Bedtalks Podcast on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other

K & I took a bit of a hiatus, but we are back with a new episode of Bedtalks. We had the pleasure to talk to Emily Sanders, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. One of my favorite quotes from Emily is, “Things are more obvious when we look backward. Don’t use today’s knowledge against your past self.” Emily‘s mission is to make sense of self & relationships. During this interview, we discuss navigating in-laws, having difficult conversations with your significant other, managing avoidant and dismissive attachment styles, and so much more. She drops many pearls of wisdom, along with common sense and practical tools to help couples navigate their relationships in a way where they can create healthy, long-lasting rewarding connections with one another. Tune in to this episode and please remember to subscribe to future episodes of Bedtalks on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many more platforms. Until next time, XoXo

K & I are bringing you into our world with this impromptu podcast discussion. We touch on a little about life, relationships, taking needed breaks to reset, and some things we have learned via our relationship that can help you in yours. Listen in and please remember to subscribe to future Bedtalk podcasts on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Until next time, Xoxo

Hey Y'All- We're back with Dr. Marcus Mason of Minds in Motion Therapy. As you may recall, Dr. Mason has a philosophy of combining mind and motion together to help you manage the challenges life inevitably brings while balancing out your mental health. There is a lot of noise out there relating to mental health. The pandemic shifted people in many different ways and put mental health out there front and center as we tackle the new norm, our emotions, and reassess what really matters. Dr. Mason discussed with us: How you can determine what topics are most helpful and useful to you for your mental health and navigating relationships How men and women can get on the same page so we have more rewarding relationships Why everyone doesn't need a mic and why some messages we may be receiving are blurred How to set boundaries Anxiety relievers I think you'll enjoy this one! Please remember to subscribe to future episodes of the Bedtalks Podcasts on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Unt

Hey Y'All We're back with another episode of Bedtalks. There is a wrong way and a right way to date. And sometimes you have to bring in the experts to help you get it right. Enter, Jennifer Hurvitz, Dating Expert and Founder of Doing Relationships Right. As someone who has been married, divorced, and now in a happy relationship and also as a Certified Divorce Coach who has successfully coached many others, been featured on Oprah.com, Forbes, and written the books, "woulda.coulda.shoulda, A Divorce Coach's Guide to Staying Married" and "One Happy Divorce, Cut the Bullsh*t" Jennifer knows many things that make for a rewarding dating experience versus one that can take you in circles.   She shares her perspectives on: -Why you need to get your head out of your apps -When and how to commit vs. ending a commitment to someone -Do you really need to blend your families?  -Why juggling may not work if you're looking to connect to the right partner And so much more is explored as we leave no rock unturned during

Meet Trey and Lea. They have been married for over 30 years and have so many nuggets and pearls of wisdom to build a stronger marriage. They are marriage coaches, authors, and speakers and help 1,000's of couples yearly via their Stronger Marriage Workshops all over the US.  K and I were thrilled to host them on our recent Bedtalks Podcast. The information they shared about their own journey, what has kept them connected for over 30 years, and the tenets they feel are essential to building a healthy strong marriage are ones with which couples should familiarize themselves. Strong marriages are built and developed continually and Trey and Lea touch on an important ingredient that is bigger than your relationship during this interview. Listen in to this podcast and let me know what you think. And please remember to subscribe to future episodes of the Bedtalks podcast on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, among the many other platforms. Until next time, XoXo

K & I are back with another new Bedtalks Podcast. Our guest is Dr. Marcus Mason, a Ph.D., and Licensed Therapist. Dr. Marcus uses creative and interactive ways to teach his clients about how to manage their mental health. We delve into areas of mental health that touch on individuals, families, and parenting during this episode. Dr. Mason believes in "normalizing how we heal through our traumas, learning how to implement practices that can help you create some normalcy during this "new norm," connecting the mental and physical aspects to help you move, feel, and think better. You'll learn what may be triggering you, how to identify it, and ways to use your self-awareness to navigate this terrain. We touch on parenting techniques to help your kids adjust to the impact of living in a pandemic world, and the value of healthy conflict. Yes, conflict can be healthy! You can learn more about Dr. Mason's practice here and follow him here to learn about some of the creative ways he's helping to reshape the way we

Hey Y'All- We're back with a new podcast. We're kicking it off getting right into it with our guests Stacey Sherrell and Rachel Facio of Decoding Couples. There is a ton of relationship advice out there. And that's why it's even more important that we bring you practical tools, tactics, and strategies that really work. This brings me to my guests this week, Decoding Couples. Stacey Sherrell and Rachel Facio are Licensed Therapists. Stacy is also certified in EDMR for trauma work, and Rachel in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). One of the reasons I think you will enjoy this podcast is because Rachel and Stacey incorporate real-life relationship struggles coupling them with communication strategies that work to help you improve the quality of your relationships. You can check out some of their funny reels of realistic couple interactions in which they help couples use practical and useful communication practices to help them to have more meaningful and rewarding relationships. During the podcast, K & I discuss