What if money didn’t cause stress, fear, or distance in your relationship?

In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan speak to couples and singles who want peace, trust, and teamwork around finances. They share why money arguments are so common, how early life experiences shape financial behavior, and why most people never feel truly calm talking about money. You’ll hear simple ways to identify your money attachment style, shift into a long-term investor mindset, and stop avoiding the numbers that matter most.

This episode focuses on clarity, emotional safety, and practical steps that help relationships grow stronger instead of pulling apart. Financial alignment is not about control. It is about shared vision, honest conversations, and building a future together.

Show notes:
(2:05) Why couples fight about money
(6:05) Creating safe money conversations
(8:31) Money attachment styles explained
(12:33) Shifting into an investor mindset
(17:59) Simplifying money tracking
(21:05) The shared finance board method
(26:09) Outro

Episode Giveaway:
The We Whiteboard - Worksheet / Activity - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IYYJNacvG8lGG1_86dFFS8vaNvRzGrM-/view?usp=drive_link

Digital Asset:
Attachment Styles Visual Flash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ys4BSMOKwcIG4TbswAU91a0OQxEL3dUe/view

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In this episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, hosts Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros pick up where the last episode left off and go deeper into the real role self-awareness plays in relationships. Part two unpacks why most people believe they are self-aware, why that belief is often misplaced, and how that blind spot quietly fuels conflict, disconnection, and stalled growth. The conversation centers on honesty, responsibility, and the unseen patterns shaping how couples communicate and relate.

If you care about building a stronger partnership, this episode will challenge how you see yourself inside the relationship. Listen closely, then decide whether comfort or clarity guides your next move.

Show notes:
(1:50) Why self-awareness matters most
(3:40) Most people overestimate awareness
(5:25) Only a few are truly self-aware
(9:28) Green, yellow, red self-check
(13:59) You meet others at yourself
(16:09) Three pillars of self-awareness
(21:26) How awareness improves happiness
(24:24) Outro

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📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #55 on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "How to Align With Your Partner on Finances" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mac_-bprTHKM9L7vCdxxbQ#/registration

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Emilia Smith: @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros: @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they confront a relationship dynamic that quietly creates imbalance, frustration, and emotional fatigue. They introduce a simple awareness framework that helps make sense of what often feels confusing or hard to name, offering clearer language for what is actually happening beneath the surface. Emilia and Alan challenge familiar stories around responsibility, respect, and emotional labor, while presenting a sharper way to recognize what is healthy and what slowly drains connection.

If you have ever felt like effort is uneven, or growth feels one-sided, this episode will shift how you see both yourself and your relationship. Press play and choose clarity over comfort.

Show notes:
(2:32) Green, yellow, red awareness test
(4:01) When helping turns into resentment
(6:17) Why is it not your responsibility
(11:29) Respect as the real divider
(15:22) Money, power, and self-worth
(17:43) Clear signs of low self-awareness
(20:53) Outro

Episode Reference:
Fair Play documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15857800/

🎁 Book Your First Free Relationship Talk Coaching Session:
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📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #55 on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "How to Align With Your Partner on Finances" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mac_-bprTHKM9L7vCdxxbQ#/registration

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Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith: @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros: @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!