In this episode, you will examine some ways that partnered relationships can grow! You will learn how to answer the question, “am I doing this wrong or is this the wrong person?” Dr. Brown will share the real reason why relationships go wrong, and how to prevent that from happening to you. Hear about the role of resentments, assumptions, testing, and the other negative behaviors that inhibit our relationship connection. Explore how healthy partnerships can be crucial in how we manage our overworked-overstressed-overwhelmed lives. Explore stories about emotionally reactive behavior and the divide this causes in our connections, destroying our relationships and our peace. Learn the secret to building and rebuilding connection with the 4 Levels of Intimacy that Dr. Brown shares with you in this episode. Learn about how to communicate to build connection and how connection creates a space to solve problems, as they will absolutely come and will need resolution. Understand how to stop being adversaries and start getting generous to make your connection grow. Dr. Deborah will open your eyes and your mind to the possibilities within your relationship. Share this one with your partner, then have a date night to discuss.

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

*Episode 3 Trigger Warnings: Cheating, Sexual Trauma