Tips on How to Communicate With Your Partner

Episode 17 of the The Gentle Parenting Show podcast, hosted by Kim West, titled "Tips on How to Communicate With Your Partner" was published on October 11, 2021 and runs 49 minutes.

October 11, 2021 ·49m · The Gentle Parenting Show

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Episode Description

Wondering how to better communicate with your partner? In today's episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim talks specifically to couples and parents. She interviews Dr. Sarah Rattray, the founder and CEO of the Couples Communication Institute. Dr. Rattray is dedicated to helping couples achieve lasting closeness and intimacy through effective communication. She has over 30 years of private practice helping hundreds of struggling couples one on one and now her mission is to make her methods achievable to everyone. In this episode they discuss:

Foundations for Healthy Communication
Tips on How to Start a Conversation
Finding What Your Partner Values
Common Obstacles in Parenting
Staying Solid as Couple When Parenting

Our favorite quote from the episode is "when we understand each other and we let each other feel understood, we just feel so much more connected and we're more motivated to work together. We can conquer the world when we feel close."

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