Conscious Couples

In this episode, Bill talks to Barbara Azzara about the teachings available when a loved one dies. Barbara Azzara is a Senior Teacher in the Pathwork of Self-transformation, training people in United States, Italy, Australia, Brazil and Serbia. She is a master teacher in the areas of Love and Inspiring Spirit. Her practice focuses on dealing with the deeper meaning of fear as the final addiction on the planet. The essence of this work is to treat the wounded self with a loving kindness that opens the door to the ultimate exploration of the relationship to self, other, and the divine within.

In this episode, Bill talks with Larry Bilotta about how the programming we undergo at a tender age runs riot when we get married. Larry talks about the traps we fall into and the way out. Married over 40 years, Larry Bilotta is an authority on understanding people, marriage and relationships. Larry lived 27 years in a marriage made in hell, but in the 28th year, fell in love … with his wife! After transforming his own miserable marriage, today Larry shares his insights for bringing a marriage back from the brink of divorce - even after the papers have been filed.

The science of epigenetics has proven that trauma is passed genetically over generations in humans and other animals. In this highly practical and useful episode, Mark Wolynn talks with Bill about how inherited family trauma affects ourselves and our relationships, and how we might begin to break the cycle. Mark Wolynn is a leading expert on inherited family trauma. As the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco, he trains clinicians and treats people struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive thoughts, self-injury, chronic pain, and other persistent symptoms and conditions. A sought-after lecturer, he leads workshops at hospitals, clinics, conferences, and teaching centers around the world. His recent book, It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle won the 2016-2017 Silver Nautilus Award for Psychology.

In this content-rich episode, Bill talks to renowned therapist, Jim Thomas, about self-compassion - what it is, what it's not, and how to get more of it. Jim Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has served as President of the Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and Director of the Colorado Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT – which learned from its creator, Sue Johnson. Jim’s work focuses on helping people to be more fully aware and engaged in their lives - with the assumption that when people connect more deeply with themselves, they can step beyond self-imposed limitations - allowing deeper connection with others and a richer life.

In today's highly vulnerable podcast, Jim and Bill talk about a vicious circle that begins early in life, and influences us as adults.

Tom Volkar is a 17-year relationship and business coach who believes that at the root of every problem is an unmade decision.  Tom specializes in guiding his clients to the crystal clarity they need to make the big decisions they’ve been avoiding. We spoke to Tom about bringing your relationship to the level of awareness and clarity it deserves so you can see what’s right for you and for the relationship.

Bill talks with Midori Verity about how to change your mindset and re-spark passion in your relationship. Midori is an international Relationship Coach, helping couples to create thriving relationships based on excitement, happiness, and love. She is the best-selling author of, "Secrets to a Kickass Marriage," host of, "The Ultimate Relationship Show," and co-host of, "The Sara Moore and Midori Show." Midori is also the Relationship Adviser for the California Women's Conference and the global organization, Women Network.

Bill's first conversation with Jim Thomas, is the second-most popular Conscious Couples Conversation since its inception. In today's podcast, Jim Thomas talks about how so many couples seem to have lost their way, and he reveals the benefits of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) sessions and intensives. Jim Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has served as President of the Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and Director of the Colorado Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT – which learned from its creator, Sue Johnson. Jim’s work focuses on helping people to be more fully aware and engaged in their lives - allowing deeper connection with others and a richer life.

On today’s podcast, Phil and Maude Mayes join me to discuss their remarkable new book, HOW TWO Have a Successful Relationship. Here’s what I wrote about their book on Amazon. This book stands out as an important contribution to the canon of literature devoted to helping people help themselves to better relationships. The authors have truly found a way to have a conflict-free relationship in which each is 100% (not 99%) accepting of the other. From the book, “The biggest challenge is to believe this is possible.” Many of us (even those of us who have done a lot of work on ourselves) have dug such deep grooves in conflict, give-and-take and conditional acceptance. Will we challenge ourselves to surrender these to what’s possible, to the possibility of true peace? If you are game, this book offers a perfect beginning. Join us!

Relationship & Life Coaches, Luis Santiago and Janie Terrazas, are a husband and wife team helping couples connect honestly and passionately. Their mission is to teach others how to create a happier, hotter, more harmonious union so they can thrive for the long haul. Their personal journey of discovering unconditional love is described in their new book Soul Song: Illuminate Your Mind By Reconnecting To Your Heart, available on Amazon. The book is for those who are ready to create the life, relationships and happiness they truly desire.