Saira and Faizan talk about what role choice plays in how we process our emotions. How do we move through emotions and not let outside situations define us any longer. Saira uses the example of captain, first mate, and sheriff to talk abo

Ride the Wave and Stop Complaining

Apr 8th, 2021 25m 19s

Saira and Faizan are talk about why relationships seem to be so hard. There seems to a lot of pain and anguish. We talk about the theory of attachment and how we move forward beyond control and the roles that we play in the family.

Getting on the Same Page

Mar 24th, 2021 28m 23s

Saira and Faizan are talk about why it is sometimes difficult to get on the same page as a couple. And how looking at old wounds and childhood may hold the answers to why we do things the way we do them.

Talking About Money (or Anything Important)

Mar 3rd, 2021 24m 51s

Saira and Faizan are talk about how important conversations require active listening skills and a willingness to look at our own belief systems. And Faizan apparently has a perfect face for podcast...

Just Relax

Feb 24th, 2021 24m 7s

Saira and Faizan are back after being busy not doing much. And one thing we have been doing, or at least struggling with, is relaxing. We discuss the difference between relaxation and avoidance. Faizan discusses his challenges with that p

Do Your Work

Aug 5th, 2020 19m 19s

In order to get through all the changes a relationship goes through, the foundational work involving mental, emotional, spiritual work must be undertaken. The work allows us to become more engaged and stable in our relationships as well a

Episode 34 – Do Your Work

Aug 5th, 2020 19m 19s

Fitting In vs. Belonging

Jul 8th, 2020 20m 49s

There are times we fight to fit in to different places or communities yet end up finding ourselves still feeling lonely. Dr. Saira and Faizan discuss why belonging maybe better than just fitting in.

Reflecting On What We Have

Jun 24th, 2020 17m 33s

Saira and Faizan turn their focus on what they have in midst of all the turmoil. To make time and space for reflecting on the opportunities provided to us by those that have come before us is an important practice when things don't

We're Still Figuring It Out

Jun 10th, 2020 23m 25s

Saira and Faizan are still struggling to figure out what is next. We are processing the anger and attempting to set a path forward for ourselves. Education is key. Who gets to tell the story is also a big key.We are still at a

We Don't Have The Words

Jun 3rd, 2020 16m 42s

A part of us is broken that in 2020 we still have to talk about the injustices many in the world face. And we struggle to talk about it at all.We started this podcast with the idea that you get to hear what we talk about on ou

Stop Comparing Youself with Others

May 27th, 2020 19m 15s

Are we living our life or are we living expectations set by others.Saira and Faizan discuss how comparing ourselves to others prevents us from being us. What we don't realize is that we do not understand what challenges the ot

Looking At Our Childhood

May 20th, 2020 22m 54s

Our childhood define us more than we can possibly imagine. Our experiences shape us as adults and how we interact with the world. We talk about how our healing journey helpsus reshape our relationships and interaction with the world

Building Something New

May 13th, 2020 17m 20s

So what happens when life throws your projects a curveball. We had a grand vision for how our new wellness centre would look but with the current lockdown there wasn't muchwe could do but re-think our approach and forge a new path f

Dealing with Loss

May 4th, 2020 23m 42s

Saira and Faizan go deep into the feeling of loss. We discuss how losing somethings have made us aware of the importance of it in our lives. Music: “Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By

Episode 25 – Shame and Unworthiness

Apr 13th, 2020 18m 4s

We are back! Back from dealing with loss, shame, and questioning our self-worth. Join Faizan and Saira as we restart our conversations on the couchto talk about how our grief brought up our shame and to question our worth and value.

Shame and Unworthiness

Apr 13th, 2020 18m 4s

Episode 24 – Single and Looking for Love?

Aug 5th, 2019 21m 57s

Are you single and looking to be in a relationship? Faizan and Saira continue the conversation from the previous episode focused on singles.Music: “Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attri

Single and Looking for Love?

Aug 5th, 2019 21m 57s

Are you single and looking to be in a relationship? Faizan and Saira continue the conversation from the previous episode focused on singles. Music: “Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By

Episode 24 – Single and Looking for Love?

Aug 5th, 2019 21m 57s

Episode 23 – Relationship Style

Jul 8th, 2019 24m 59s

Faizan and Saira discuss relationship styles and their own journey through a Sue Johnson’s theory of attachment in relationships.Music: “Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Lic

Episode 22 – Emotional Health and Thinking

Jul 2nd, 2019 16m 58s

We are back and talking about how we avoided taking on our passion projects. Saira and I talk about thoughts and its impact on our physical and emotional health. Music: “Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ

Episode 21 – Ooops! We are Parents

Apr 19th, 2019 23m 22s

We talk about how unprepared we feel to be handle life as parents even though we have been at this for a while. It is a roller coaster we can’t get off of and one we are still doing our best to navigate. Music: “Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLe

Episode 20 – The Relationship Triangle

Feb 24th, 2019 15m 55s

Saira and Faizan talk about a model that has helped in making sense of the different relationship challenged. The model has been created by Dr. Chuck Spezanno of Psychology of Vision. Music:“Funk Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetec

Episode 19 – Valentines Day and Gaslighting

Feb 15th, 2019 18m 15s

How does a conversation on Valentines Day turn to Gaslighting? Only the most complex mind like Saira’s can make sense of the weird transition. Join us as the podcast goes off the rails but you may still learn a few things (maybe).Music: www.be