Welcome back to Season 5 of The Relationship Recovery Podcast! After a much-needed break, we’re returning with clarity, intention, and deeper support for anyone feeling stuck in relationship limbo.

In this episode, we explore what it really means when love feels heavy and why finding clarity about whether to stay or go can feel impossible. We break down the trauma responses that keep you looping, the four patterns that show up when you're torn, and how to reconnect with your inner voice so you can make empowered decisions—without pressure or panic.

If you’ve been feeling confused, depleted, or unsure about your relationship, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• Why clarity often feels impossible during relationship overwhelm
• The four common patterns: the Guilt Keeper, Overthinker, Trauma Loyalist & Hope Holder
• How trauma cycles and emotional highs/lows keep you stuck
• Why limbo is exhausting—and how to step out of it
• How to return to yourself and rebuild self-trust
• Resources to help you find clarity:
  Take the the free quiz
  The Should I Stay or Should I Go? course
  1:1 coaching

Connect With The Relationship Recovery:

Website: https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching

Email: hello@therelationshiprecovery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecovery

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Ready to build a stronger, more connected relationship? The Relationship Recovery offers coaching for individuals and couples. Book your discovery call today. Use code PODCAST for 50% off. Visit https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching.

Ready to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching to learn more.

Ready to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching to learn more.

Kierstyn and Tiffany discuss the real challenges and joys of blending families and navigating new relationship dynamics. They emphasize that while merging lives is complex, intentional work can create strong, loving connections. This episode introduces a practical "Non-Negotiables & Negotiables" exercise to help couples clarify individual and family needs, improve communication, and build a foundation where everyone feels love, safety, and belonging. Whether you're newly blending or looking to enhance an existing relationship, this framework offers a tangible starting point.

Key Points Covered:

• Realities of Blending Families: Addressing the complexities of merging different personalities, parenting styles, and individual traumas.

• The "Non-Negotiables & Negotiables" Exercise: A tool for couples to identify core needs (as individuals and parents) and areas for compromise.

• Importance of Clarity: Avoiding assumptions by being specific about what each partner needs and expects.

• Intentional Communication: Stressing that healthy relationships require ongoing, intentional effort.

• Practical Application: Steps to implement the exercise, even if one partner is initially hesitant.

Connect With The Relationship Recovery:

Website: https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching

Email: hello@therelationshiprecovery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecovery

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshiprecovery

Ready to build a stronger, more connected relationship? The Relationship Recovery offers coaching for individuals and couples. Book your discovery call today. Use code PODCAST for 50% off. Visit https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching.

Ready to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching to learn more.

In this episode, Kierstyn and Tiffany tackle a crucial, often overlooked aspect of healing after a breakup or divorce: having the energy to actually do the healing work. They discuss how emotional depletion can lead to setbacks (like reaching out to an ex or getting stuck) and emphasize the importance of simple, intentional morning routines to refuel your energy reserves.

Using a marathon analogy, they explain why preparing for your day is vital for navigating the challenges of healing and offer practical, easy-to-implement ideas to boost energy and support your journey without adding pressure or overwhelm.

Key Points Covered:

The Energy Requirement for Healing: Understanding that healing isn't passive; it requires active energy, which is often depleted after relationship turmoil.

Avoiding Depletion & Setbacks: How low energy can lead to poor decisions, reaching back to unhealthy patterns, or feeling too overwhelmed to heal.

Focus on Simplicity & Consistency: Stressing that morning routines don't need to be complex, long, or "Instagram-worthy." Small, consistent actions are key.

Practical Morning Routine Ideas:

• Don't Grab Your Phone First
• Intentional Breathing
• Gratitude Practice
• Short Guided Meditation
• Ground Your Feet
• Hydrate
• Simple Movement
• Starting Small
• The Power of Intentionality

Connect With The Relationship Recovery:

Website: https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching

Email: hello@therelationshiprecovery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecovery

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshiprecovery

Morning Routine Resource/PDF: https://www.canva.com/design/DAE9JLvqzbA/eWiiLRD8YNlQs1DIiMyqcg/edit

Ready to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving, building the foundation and energy needed for deep healing. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/coaching to learn more.