Road of Life Podcast Episode 81

Struggle to set boundaries? You’re not alone. In this raw episode of The Road of Life Podcast, we tear open the hidden epidemic of low self-worth—and why it’s quietly destroying relationships.

🔥 The ‘Dog vs. Cat’ Paradox: How people-pleasing and emotional walls BOTH scream “I’m not enough.” 🔥 Why 95% on a test = lifelong shame (and how childhood gold stars wire your brain for burnout). 🔥 Self-Sabotage 101: How overgiving or isolating becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy of loneliness. 🔥 The Mastermind Breakthrough: What happens when a people-pleaser + wall-builder collide (spoiler: tears and triumph).

We’ll also unpack: ✔️ Why external validation is like junk food for your soul (you’re still starving). ✔️ The Kryptonite phrase that rewires “I’m not worthy” → “I am enough.” ✔️ How to spot your pattern: Are you the “Yes, always” dog or the “Leave me alone” cat?

PSA: If you’ve ever canceled plans to avoid judgment or said “yes” while screaming inside—this episode is your intervention. Your relationships depend on this.

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Road of Life Podcast Episode 80

This week on The Road of Life Podcast, we drop a truth bomb: Marriage isn’t a competition—it’s a championship team. Drawing from our hilariously controversial game-night drama (where teamwork trumped rivalry), we break down why treating your spouse like a teammate 24/7 is the secret to unstoppable trust, intimacy, and actual fun.

🔥 Why Tom Brady’s Super Bowl mindset works in marriage (hint: practice like it’s game day).

🔥 The ‘Clydesdale Horse’ metaphor that’ll make you rethink every argument.

🔥 How to turn ‘me vs. you’ → ‘we vs. the world’ (even in Yahtzee 🎲).

🔥 Kobe Bryant’s brutal lesson: Why skipping “marriage reps” = relationship collapse.

We’ll also share:

✔️ The #1 mistake competitive couples make (spoiler: it’s not about losing).

✔️ Why aligning your “North Star” beats any romantic gesture.

✔️ How a stupid Airbnb dice game became a masterclass in connection.

PS: If you’ve ever kept score, rolled your eyes at “teamwork,” or wondered ‘Why do we feel like rivals?’—this episode is your playbook. Spoiler: Divorce rates hate this trick.

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Episode 76.Choose Your Hard | Road of Life Podcast

https://roadoflifecoaching.com/podcast/b/episode76

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Road of Life Podcast Episode 79

Ever heard of a bid for connection? If not, your relationship might be missing its secret sauce. In this episode of The Road of Life Podcast, We unpack the Gottmans’ groundbreaking research on why tiny moments—like a ‘hmm’ or a shared meme—make or break intimacy.

🔥 What 86% of thriving couples do (and why struggling couples score 33%).

🔥 The ‘hmm’ heard ’round the world: How a casual noise became a lifeline for connection.

🔥 Kids, friendships, and coworkers: Why bids aren’t just for romance (and how to decode them everywhere).

🔥 Turning ‘away’ vs. ‘against’: The devastating difference between ignoring a bid and shutting it down.

We’ll also share:

✔️ The #1 mistake even well-meaning partners make (spoiler: it’s not your phone).

✔️ How a shoulder squeeze saved a friendship (and why tiny gestures = massive trust).

✔️ Our challenge to listeners: Practice bids like a pro (even if it starts with a cat video 🐱).

P.S.: Ready to level up all your relationships? Join our Infinite Relationship Mastermind—a judgment-free zone for growth, laughter, and next-level connection. Link in show notes!"

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