When I’m In Your Arms: Is Your Partner Psychologically Safe? (w/ Dr. Maiysha Clairborne)

Send us Fan MailPsychological safety is essential in all relationships, but in marriage, it’s sacred. It’s more than love—it’s refuge. A space where masks come off, truth is safe, and even in conflict, your heart is held, not harmed. Without it, love becomes performance. With it, love becomes home.In this episode with my biz bestie Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, we talk about what it means to feel safe in your relationship—emotionally, mentally, and psychologically. Dr. Maiysha explains the key signs of psychological safety, why it matters in intimate relationships, and how to trust what your body is telling you when something feels off. If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle to speak up or feel unseen in your relationship, this conversation is for you.Song of the week: When I'm in Your Arms by Cleo SolTopics Covered:(00:01:19) Cuisine & Conversations Event!(00:02:16) Introducing our special guest, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne (00:04:07) What is psychological safety?(00:07:18) When hurt people hurt people (00:09:58) Advertisement: Higher Ground Financial Services(00:12:28) Psychological safety in marriage(00:19:20) Hear the signals in your body(00:24:45) Unsafe ≠ abusive(00:30:00) No is a complete sentence(00:33:58) Phrases to communicate your boundaries(00:40:27) Intuition(00:41:50) Connect with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne Key Takeaways:"Someone who's psychologically unsafe is not automatically abusive. The people who may not be safe are well-meaning people."Podcast Season SponsorOur Season 2 sponsor is Higher Ground Financial Services. Monique Castillo, Founding Owner, is a Financial Advisor with experience in investment portfolio management and health, life, disability and long-term care insurance. To book a complimentary consultation TODAY, go to www.highergroundfs.com. *Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC. Registered address: 1900 Market St. 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103.Cuisine & Conversations (In-person event)Join us for our FIRST in-person event on Saturday 6/7/25 at 6:30 pm in the DMV! To purchase your ticket, go to https://bit.ly/ync6725. Ticket sales end 5/5/25.About Our GuestDr. Maiysha Clairborne is a Family Medicine Physician, consultant, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of The Mind Re-Mapping Company. She specializes in helping organizations create inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces through trauma-informed training and leadership development. Connect with Dr. Maiysha:Web: https://mindremappingacademy.com/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMaiyshaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrMaiysha/About Your HostDr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!Connect with Dr. Nicole:Web: https://yournextchapter.co/IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_coFB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.coEmail: [email protected] the show