The words we use carry weight. Everything we say helps shape our perspective of the world around us. What kind of world are you creating with your words? Are you helping or hurting yourself? Are you communicating with confidence or deflating energy in the room? This week, we explore how to improve our language and give examples of what to say and how to improve in life, relationships, and work situations.
Read MoreWhile there might not be “stupid” questions, there are bad ones. In this episode, we talk about what makes up good and bad questions and discuss actionable ways to ask better questions that waste less time and actually help you get to what you want to know Let’s improve the quality of the questions we ask, together.
Read MoreThis week on the Bouch, we explore the problem with toxic positivity, the paradox of tragic optimism, and ways we can be more mindful for ourselves and those in our lives.
Read MoreWe can’t see the future, but according to the Gottman Institute, there are 4 predictors to tell if your relationship is doomed with over 90%+ accuracy. This week, we dive into the 4 horsemen, as they call them, their causes, practical examples, and how they impact you and your relationship. But don’t worry, if you do have any of these, we explore the antidotes and practical applications too.
Read MoreDifficult conversations are something we all wish we could avoid, but we cant. So how do we actually get better at difficult conversations? This week, we need to talk, and we’ll be discussing the anxiety and other factors holding us back and exploring a simple framework to help you feel more confident starting or having these difficult conversations.
How do you define a successful relationship? How do you make it last while pursuing your goals and supporting your partner’s? In this episode, we chat with Sanford and Anastasia Williams to learn some keys to a happy and successful relationship.
Read MoreAre you a good listener? Are you sure? This week, we explore common barriers to active listening and practical tips to help you become a more effective listener.
This week, Carlie & Lex discuss what they are, where they come from, and why it’s important to get clear on our expectations for ourselves and others.
Read MoreYour healthy relationships are a result of the healthiest you. Here is Carlie & Lex’s guide to the Anti-Situationship.
Read MoreWe are socialized to value romantic relationships and you can see it in everything from media and marketing to conversations online, that things pretty much revolve around finding a mate. But are you actually ready to be in a relationship?
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