STRONG: A Relationship Guide for the Modern Man (& Us All) with Kristal DeSantis

Themes: Partnership, Relationships, Contemporary Man, Healthy Masculinity, Men's Mental Health, Sex, Yin & Yang, Conscious Living, Communication, Conflict, Self EmpowermentKristal DeSantis is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional and a State of Texas approved Premarital Education Provider. She is the creator of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy and is the clinical director of Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center, a group therapy practice in Austin, TX.Her specialties include: Couples’ Therapy (including sexual desire discrepancy/ out of control sexual behaviors/recovery from infidelity), EMDR for trauma and PTSD recovery, PREPARE/Enrich Premarital Counseling, Conflict and Communication skill-building for high conflict couples, Emotional regulation and healing from attachment trauma.Her passion populations are high performing/self-identified hyper-masculine men and those who love them.STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man is her first book … which I had the chance to dive into - I highly recommend it!Today’s episode is one of my favorites - a deep conversation with two relationship nerds and experts passionate about teaching + learning relational skills.  It was such a fun and engaging time to connect with Kristal, learn more about her inspiring work + new book, and really stir the pot around:- Empowering relationship tools for all people- Partnership tips & ideas that will shift the way we “do” partnership- Problematizing & workshopping the role of the contemporary man in society & in relationship- Creating more conscious & “updated” contemporary masculine roles for more potential in partnership- The energy of the feminine/masculine or yin/yang generally speaking within all our relationships- Breaking down the “STRONG” method in ways that will create more potential in romance, life partnering, and all your relationships- The importance of beginning all our relationships with a foundation of Safety, Trust + Respect- Practicing love, rather than "finding" or "falling into" love... And so much more!Connection with Kristal here www.austinstrongrbc.comAnd her new book: STRONGReach Out to Empowered Connection podcast host Damodar for your FREE Discovery Session - and start your 2023 journey of self & relational discovery & empowerment... for both individuals + couples who are ready to explore, illuminate + empower their lives & their relationships*Follow Damodar on Instagram for Daily Self Growth & Relationship Tips + Tools:@empoweredconnection.meUpcoming Events:Emotional Intelligence + Conscious Communication Immersion in-person, in Bradley Beach, NJ at Ohana Rising - 10/14 learn more & register HEREDivine Self Men's Circle  more info here once a month in-person in Philadelphia & once a month online from around the world - click to learn more*EMPOWERED CONNECTION