Time to Lean

Have you heard of the Gottman Institute? The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is a wildly popular relationship book and it has plenty of fantastic insights. However, some of the research and case studies could use some updating. In this episode, we take a close look at conflict while keeping in mind the weight of emotional labor and the impacts of patriarchy.

Mentioned:
The Seven Principals for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman PhD
The Autism Partner Handbook: How to Love an Autistic Person by Joe Biel, Dr. Faith G. Harper and Elly Blue
The Autism Relationships Handbook: How to Thrive in Friendships, Dating, and Love by Joe Biel and Dr. Faith G. Harper
Study:
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In this episode:
Relationship conflict patterns and Gottman's research
Gendered communication and systemic issues
Neurodivergence and emotional regulation in relationships

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Themes: relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, Gottman Institute, gender theory, neurodivergence, communication, mental load, emotional labor, systemic gender issues, relationship advice

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In this episode, we share a "candid" video from a couple who are having a serious convo in a #couplescomedy tone. We unpack emotional attunement, family dynamics and the impact of social media on all of us.

Mentioned in this episode:
No More Mediocre by Laura Danger is in stores on January 6, 2026! Enter here for a chance to win an early copy!
Don’t miss Crystal’s upcoming groups! More info here!

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In this episode, we explore the line between sharing personal growth and capitalizing on the widespread normalization of inequity. When does modeling a more equitable division of labor go from influencing a cultural shift to patting yourself on the back?

Mentioned in this episode:
No More Mediocre by Laura Danger is in stores on January 6, 2026! Enter here for a chance to win an early copy!
Don’t miss Crystal’s Autism Self-Diagnosis Group, starting Dec 1st! More info here!

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In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss an IG reel sent to us from a listener. Do men need to be tricked into going to therapy? What are some things that keep them from going? How do you even go about picking a therapist that’s right for you?
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In this episode, Laura and Crystal chat about a clip from the movie Knocked Up where Leslie Mann confronts Paul Rudd about his dishonesty around how he's been using his time. We cover invisible labor, insidious inequity, subtle betrayals and so much more.

Here's the link to the original video!

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