The Peace and Passion Podcast

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series from The Selfkind Podcast. As a guest on the show I had a lot of fun talking about all manner of things. In this interview I talk about the difference between relationships at work and those you have with an intimate other. I unpack the […]

This episode is about practical things you can do when your partner gives you the silent treatment.  Silence is not a winning formula. You can’t resolve anything without good communication and  good quality conversations that heal the hurt and keep your love alive. You can’t resolve anything when you don’t know what the problem is. […]

In this episode Michael talks about how he rose out of an addiction to weed by finding creative fulfilment in a hobby and surrounding himself with a community of great relationships. Michael explains how a movie “Euphoria” was one of the turning points for his transformation journey out of addiction. He was able to identify […]

This episode is about how fear sets in when you’ve had experiences of rejection in love. This episode is for you if you’re scared of taking the next step towards love. When fear sets in, it can stop you from taking action towards the love that you want. You may remain guarded behind an emotional […]

This episode is for the highly sensitive person who tends to overthink situations and have a hard time setting boundaries . If you don’t already know what is bugging you, one of the fastest ways to notice what’s lying in your subconscious it is to catch yourself when you use the yes-but. Saying “Yes, But” […]

You can stop the outburst. You can calm yourself. You can soothe the moment. Many people say they smoke because it calms them down. In this episode we explore another way to self soothe and create harmony before or during the wobbly moments of tension. If you want to find a way to release stress […]

Brad Goodchild is the founder of Bikram Yoga Five Dock. In this episode, Brad drills into how yoga principles are such a powerful tool to tap into the power of the mind. Brad equates yoga to a body spring clean and shows us how a yoga practice can help you cultivate inner strength, an improved […]

We fight a lot. Is that bad? Is conflict bad? This episode is about conflict, disagreements, fights, mishaps, and all the things that happen when two people are just are not agreeing  the conversation heads south. Conflict is not the enemy. It’s what we do with conflict, the words and the phrases that we use […]

Have you ever been suspicious of your partner’s activities ? Have you ever been accused of cheating ? In this episode we define cheating and how to know if you have a trust issue in your relationship. Flirty texts, deleted emails, a prolonged look at someone attractive or an exchange of  eye contact may be […]

What is love? It’s being desired and wanted, being understood and  being known. Where you are known, understood and seen, with all your wobbles and woes and all your problems, imperfections and even your failures and  find that special someone, is still there loving  you, it’s magic. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way in […]

Barbe Chambliss is a professional mediator of 40 years and a couples therapist in Colorado USA. In her book Women Peace Makers. What We Have To Learn From Them, she walks us through 24 lessons from women peacemakers doing  their work as well as everyday practices that anyone can integrate into their lives. In this […]

This episode is all about how love starts strong and then negativity may set in. If you’re not careful, a concept called Negative Sentiment Override may take hold and before you know it, you can override the whole positive story of your relationship with negativity. Nothing appears to be good anymore. If you don’t want […]

Have you ever wondered how love relationships can improve by injecting mindful awareness? As a matter of fact, all relationships improve with mindfulness. It’s a necessary inner resource that each individual can cultivate so they can intentionally choose how to show up in relationships. In this episode you’ll learn about the essence of mindfulness and […]

An enemy is anybody that your partner is complaining about. Sally’s boss challenged her and publicly questioned the quality of her work. When she returned home, she downloaded to her partner. He heard all about her bad experience with the boss. How did he respond ? Find out why “get a grip” is the worst […]

This is a guest interview with Jason. It’s about the relationship you have with your job and the work you do. Work can and often does, form part of our identity. For my guest Jason, he realised that his identity was associated with the people and the workplace. He even noticed repeating patterns he carried […]

This episode is all about how blow-ups happen between couples. Differences between people in relationship are normal. When you want your partner or anyone at all, to attend, come closer and listen, there are important rules that you must be aware of. If you are set on winning the war, this episode won’t help, but […]

The work of couples therapy is about understanding how you can do things differently to create a better relationship. It’s about understanding yourself first then your partner and the relationship life patterns between you. It benefits you to prepare for couples therapy and that is exactly what is explored in this episode. We discuss the […]

We all want more than functional relationships, but our intimate partner relationships evolve and change. In this episode we explore the natural progression of intimate partner relationships from being “in love” to a mature safe connection. There are 4 stages and each stage requires different skills as there are different problems for couples to navigate. […]

This episode is a guest interview with Beverly Bescher, a life coach from the US. Beverly discusses how finding love online has changed and she gives us tips for how you should show up with an attitude of authenticity that’s important to find the right mate. We discuss neediness and rejection as well. The interview […]

If you’ve ever had the thought “relationships shouldn’t be this hard” it might be because you’ve got yourself in a transactional relationship. It functions well and the two of you transact, but it’s empty. In this solo episode, I discuss 3 reasons why people end up in transactional relationships and 3 ways to shift out […]

This episode is about your relationship with yourself. I talk about being busy, rushing and stress especially at this time of year when there’s a buzz and busyness around Christmas. If things aren’t perfect between you and your partner now may not be the time to create more change in your life because change is […]

Cultivating loving kindness builds more acceptance. Loving kindness is a mindfulness practice marked by acts of kindness. It allows you to embody the qualities of love and kindness It allows you to build compassion for yourself and others. It reduces your bias towards others. It allows you to perceive yourself as being connected to others […]