We break down the 3 biggest mistakes that get in the way of creating the life you want.

If you feel overwhelmed by the "how", stressed by details, or you feel like the things you are working toward are always just out of reach, then you might be making one of these mistakes.

Remove these mistakes to level up manifesting the life you want.

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It’s not much fun to have an idea that you were excited about get shut down by your partner. In this episode, we talk about 3 concepts that will help you have fun and collaborative conversations about your future, so that you don’t feel like you need to convince or debate, but instead you co-create (in a way that feels great!).

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What happens when we think our partner should be some way other than how they are in this moment? What happens when we have judgements or blame?

In this episode we explore what I call the “ick cycle” - how to recognize it, and how to break free from it and return to love.

An important skill of a great relationship is being able to recognize these cycles, and to interrupt them as soon as possible to return to love.

We spend some time talking about what unconditional love means at the beginning, but then we get into the stages of the ick cycle, and what the practical steps are to get out of it, and we share 2 personal stories to illustrate the process in action.

For more, check out our podcast episode on Byron Katie’s The Work (episode #11 - Stop believing your thoughts).

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What has been the most impactful thing in our relationship? What helps us keep thriving long-term? In this episode we tell you the story of how Daily Intimacy transformed our relationship. We’ll tell you what our sex life was like before starting daily intimacy, how we got started, and what the experience has been like.

You’ll hear about all of the benefits that come along with a daily intimacy practice, and how to deal with resistance and challenges that come up.

We also share our 7 Tips for cultivating a daily intimacy practice.

You don’t know what you don’t know… imagine what might be possible in your relationship and your life when you tap into the true power of your intimacy!

Learn more about the Conscious Intimacy Program.

Matt + Cass are back in action on the podcast! In this episode we give a brief update about what’s been going on in our lives, and then we dive into a conversation on abundance.

Some of the topics we cover include:

Unconscious thought patterns

How to change your habitual thinking

How to work with the resistance that gets in the way of what you desire

Using your confirmation bias and RAS to align yourself with abundance

Tapping into nature’s innate flow of abundance, giving, and receiving

Being of service in a sustainable way (avoiding burnout)

How to get out of the “one day fallacy”

How to feel more gratitude

Step-by-step process for becoming more abundant

Why celebration helps you move forward

Resources:

Meditations:

https://www.abundantcouples.com/meditations

Book: Abundance by Deepak Chopra

Love!

Robert Riopel is an international trainer, author, and entrepreneur. In this conversation Robert combines his expertise with personal stories as he teaches the principles of creating wealth and a life that you love.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode:

• knowledge vs. action
• the power of taking responsibility
• the biggest difference between those who are successful and those who are not
• lessons learned in 30+ years of working with his wife
• questions to ask to turn on your creativity
• the 3, 2, 1, Rich formula
• importance of having coaches and mentors
• the habit of being yourself

Connect with Robert:

www.robertriopel.com - Free book download!

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In this interview with Dr Abby Medcalf, we cover a lot of ground! Here are just a few of the topics we discuss:

- The number one reason relationships fail

- The danger of keeping score/competition

- How to keep your relationship fresh

- Embracing change

- Overcoming fear

- Managing resources (time + money + energy) in a relationship

- How The R.A.S. and the subconscious mind impact your relationship

- The power of intention setting

- What to do when doubt creeps in

- Attachment styles: secure & insecure (anxious + avoidant)

- Unconditional acceptance - embracing all parts of your partner

We had an excellent conversation and Abby is lots of fun to learn from.

To learn more and connect with Abby, visit her website: https://abbymedcalf.com/

And check out her podcast, Relationships Made Easy.

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What a great conversation with Sarah Yudkin from You Love and You Learn. Sarah is a Relationship Anxiety Coach, and in this episode we discuss what relationship anxiety is and how to overcome it. We cover the power of decision, self-care, how to balance the desire for growth with gratitude for the relationship as it is now, how to know what relationship advice to listen to, and a whole lot more.

Books Mentioned:

101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married - Linda & Charlie Bloom

Mindset - Carol Dweck

Connect with Sarah:

https://www.instagram.com/youloveandyoulearn/

https://www.youloveandyoulearn.com/

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If you’re curious about getting into investing, or you want to optimize your existing portfolio, then this one’s for you! In this episode we get more into the nitty gritty of finance. Matt gives us the pros and cons of different asset classes, and a breakdown of our own portfolio and asset allocation. We talk about real estate investing, cryptocurrency, stocks, commodities, and how to think about designing your own ideal portfolio.

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In this interview with psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim we cover the 7 Love Types and how you can apply them in your relationship. We also discuss self-love and unconditional love, arguments, navigating our childhood templates, and a whole lot more!

Connect With Dr. Heim:

Website

YouTube

Instagram

The 7 Love Types Book

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Susan Bratton is “the intimacy expert to millions”, and in this interview is a juicy one!  She tells us how to become sexual soulmates, with the 6 Essentials for Connected Sex and the Sexual Soulmate Pact.  We cover polarity, masculine/feminine dynamics, the power of presence, transcendent sexual experiences, and a whole lot more! She also gives us the anatomy lesson you didn’t get in school.

Connect with Susan:

Blogs and courses:

https://personallifemedia.com/

Videos and techniques:

https://betterlover.com/

Instagram:

@susanbratton

Resources mentioned in the show:

https://sexualsoulmatesbook.com/

https://sexualsoulmatepact.com/

https://dirtytalkbook.com/

https://reviveherdrive.com/

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What is Financial Independence, and how do we actually achieve it? In this episode we cover the 5 factors of Financial Independence and how you can use them to take control of your financial future. Plus, what is the ONE biggest lever you can pull to get closer to financial freedom starting today? Working toward your financial independence as a couple is a powerful creative process. Have fun with it!

Suggested Books:

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - T. Harv Eker

Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey

Early Retirement Extreme - Jacob Lund Fisker

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Even if your sex life is great right now, having an open channel of communication is key to clearing up anything that comes up, and alchemizing it for your growth. The ideas we talk about in this episode can be applied to conversations about other areas of your relationship, but we find that sex is such a fruitful arena for each person’s growth, and a great barometer for how things are going in the relationship. Get clear on unspoken expectations, recognize your patterns, get on the same team, discover what’s working and what needs work, and share your desires - all in a safe space of love.

**GUIDED CONVERSATION begins at 26:58

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We’re sharing our 5 Ingredients for Sweet Spot Sex. In this episode, we talk about what Sweet Spot Sex is, the main obstacles that get in the way of experiencing it, and how to overcome them. We also talk about approaching sex as a sacred practice. We hope this episode will get you thinking about sex in a different way, so that you too can experience the benefits of Sweet Spot Sex.

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In moments of communication breakdown, the MASTER framework helps you to make a U-turn, and use the conflict as an opportunity to grow stronger and closer as a couple. In this episode, we break down the steps of the MASTER framework so that you can have this tool ready at hand when you need it.

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Money can either be an area of friction in your relationship, or an area of empowerment and co-creativity. In this episode we encourage you to discover your money blueprint, and question your beliefs about money. We also discuss how we’ve managed to travel abroad about 6 months of every year, and how to align your finances with your vision and values.

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Resources:

Bob Proctor - Money Affirmation

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - T. Harv Eker

Cassidy guides you through the RAIN process from Tara Brach. For a conversation about RAIN - what it is, the benefits, and a breakdown of the steps, listen to the previous episode (#11 - Dissolving Suffering and Loving Yourself).

This episode is a continuation of the last 2 episodes, where we continue to explore how we can unravel the things that get in the way of experiencing love. Cassidy introduces the RAIN process from Tara Brach, which is a way of holding our experience with mindfulness and compassion, allowing it to move through us and dissolve. The episode includes a breakdown of the RAIN process with an example, as well as an 8 minute reflection at the end.

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Books:

Radical Compassion - Tara Brach

Toward a Psychology of Awakening - John Welwood

Music:

"Concentration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode Cassidy introduces a powerful process that helps us to unravel the beliefs that get in the way of experiencing more love and peace of mind. It’s Byron Katie’s process, The Work, where we ask 4 questions and turn the thoughts around to be free from them. This is an excellent tool to help bring new perspective to our thinking, whether it’s a slight annoyance or a more pervasive limiting belief.

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Books:

Loving What Is - Byron Katie

I Need Your Love - Is That True? - Byron Katie

Toward a Psychology of Awakening - John Welwood

We all share the desire to experience love. How do we live in a state of love more of the time? How can we use our relationship to access that love and chip away at what gets in the way? Whether you are in a relationship or preparing for one, love starts with you. In this episode we discuss how to access that love, and what gets in the way. We talk about our unconscious programming and how it creates disconnect, and how we can use our awareness to live more in harmony with our true selves.

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Books mentioned in this episode:

Conscious Loving - Gay & Kathlyn Hendrix

The Tools - Phil Stutz & Berry Michels

Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor Frankl