Podcast Episodes

#239: Stop Choosing Silence: Skills that Save Relationships Under Pressure

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When a partner says they need space, most of us freeze, wait, and hope, until reality lands like a punch in the gut. In this episode, Staci, Tom, and Brooke unpack the “default option”:…

Published on 1 day, 1 hour ago

#238: Space Isn’t a Plan: Why “Leaving Them Alone” Backfires

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Have you ever stared at your phone, heart pounding, wondering if the silence from your partner means they’re slipping away for good? You replay old conversations. You imagine what they’…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

#237: The Truth About Space: What Most Couples Get Wrong (and How to Get It Right)

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Have you ever felt like your relationship was running on empty, like the emotional gas tank hit “E” and suddenly your partner said, “I need space”? In that moment, everything can feel t…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

#236: Have You Lost Yourself in the Space? (Find Out Which Survival Pattern You’re In)

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When someone asks for space, it can feel like the ground falls out from under you. You start spiraling, Googling, second-guessing everything, and trying to hold it all together, but und…

Published on 1 month ago

#235: When “I Need Space” Feels Like Goodbye

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They didn’t say it’s over. They just said they need space. But the silence that follows? It’s deafening. You’re still in the relationship, but not really. Still sleeping in the same hou…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

#234: Why Do I Keep Pretending Everything’s Fine in My Relationship?

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You love them. You want it to work. But no matter how hard you try, something keeps getting in the way of that deep connection you crave.

This episode is for anyone standing at the edge …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

#233: The #1 Mistake People Make After Their Partner Asks for Space

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When your partner asks for space, what are they really stepping away from, and how long should you wait before reaching out?

If you’ve been stuck in limbo, quietly wondering if silence m…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#232: How to Feel Seen and Heard in Your Relationship Again

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Why are we doing all the “right” things, but still feel so alone?

You plan the dinners, agree to keep the peace, perform the role of the supportive partner, and try not to rock the boat.…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#231: The Silent Destroyer: Why Swallowing Your Truth Is Eroding Your Relationship

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Ever find yourself biting your tongue just to keep the peace, only to feel more alone than ever?

Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for anyone standing at a relationship crossroads,…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#230: Why Most Advice Fails When Your Partner Pulls Away (and What Actually Works)

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Have you ever been told to “just give them space” but all it did was leave you with more questions, more pain, and zero real answers? If you’re at a relationship crossroads, wrestling w…

Published on 3 months ago