Modern Love and the Mindful Marriage

from Soma Says · host Soma Mandal, MD

Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with Priyanka Thakan, a certified life coach from Brooke Castillo’s The Life Coach School, to dive deep into the science and strategy of building fulfilling relationships. Priyanka shares her journey from computer science to relationship coaching, revealing how her Marriage Mastermind™ program combines mind training and relationship tools to help individuals and couples thrive. They explore the most common challenges couples face—from managing expectations and financial stress to parenting struggles and maintaining intimacy. She also introduces the RICE model, her powerful framework designed to help individuals find pockets of power, improve communication, and strengthen their connections. Whether you’re looking to enhance your relationship, navigate conflict more effectively, or simply gain a deeper understanding of emotional adulthood, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable tools. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Disclaimer 00:41 – Meet Today's Guest: Priyanka Thakan 01:47 – Understanding Relationship Dynamics 02:35 – Priyanka's Journey to Coaching 04:15 – Common Marriage Challenges 08:38 – Marriage Mastermind™ Program 10:20 – Eastern and Western Influences 12:45 – Individual vs. Couples Counseling 20:59 – Financial Strain in Marriages 24:41 – Impact of Children on Marriage 27:19 – Maintaining Intimacy and Connection 31:15 – The Importance of Parental Relationship Modeling 34:55 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information 36:43 – The Power of the Mind in Relationships 39:18 – Controlling Fight or Flight Responses 42:16 – Conclusion and Farewell 💡 Loved this episode? Share your thoughts with us! Leave a review and let us know what resonated with you the most. 📲 Connect with Priyanka Thakan: https://www.priyankacoaching.com/ 📲 Follow Dr. Soma Mandal: https://www.somamandalmd.com/ #SomaSays #Relationships #MindTraining #MarriageMastermind #EmotionalWellness #Podcast

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Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with Priyanka Thakan, a certified life coach from Brooke Castillo’s The Life Coach School, to dive deep into the science and strategy of building fulfilling relationships. Priyanka shares her journey from computer science to relationship coaching, revealing how her Marriage Mastermind™ program combines mind training and relationship tools to help individuals and couples thrive. They explore the most common challenges couples face—from managing expectations and financial stress to parenting struggles and maintaining intimacy. She also introduces the RICE model, her powerful framework designed to help individuals find pockets of power, improve communication, and strengthen their connections. Whether you’re looking to enhance your relationship, navigate conflict more effectively, or simply gain a deeper understanding of emotional adulthood, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable tools. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Disclaimer00:41 – Meet Today's Guest: Priyanka Thakan01:47 – Understanding Relationship Dynamics02:35 – Priyanka's Journey to Coaching04:15 – Common Marriage Challenges08:38 – Marriage Mastermind™ Program10:20 – Eastern and Western Influences12:45 – Individual vs. Couples Counseling20:59 – Financial Strain in Marriages24:41 – Impact of Children on Marriage27:19 – Maintaining Intimacy and Connection31:15 – The Importance of Parental Relationship Modeling34:55 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information36:43 – The Power of the Mind in Relationships39:18 – Controlling Fight or Flight Responses42:16 – Conclusion and Farewell 💡 Loved this episode? Share your thoughts with us! Leave a review and let us know what resonated with you the most. 📲 Connect with Priyanka Thakan: https://www.priyankacoaching.com/📲 Follow Dr. Soma Mandal: https://www.somamandalmd.com/ #SomaSays #Relationships #MindTraining #MarriageMastermind #EmotionalWellness #Podcast

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