Relationship Restaurant With The Relational Experts Poppy And Geoff Spencer

On Episode #66, London Business School’s Professor of Organisational Behavior, shares his views on how we manage perceptions, emotions, conflict and trust in our interpersonal relationships.

In Podcast #65, we reached out to Norway’s Norselab’s Senior Partner and Minister of Culture, Ivar Kroghrud, to dive into his inspired topic of leadership in all relationships, and how a User Manual in any relationship is an essential element to powerfully understand and interact with one another.

In Episode #64 of the Relationship Restaurant, we explore the motivations and values that couples have and how those values influence their decision making and relationship.

In Podcast #63, we speak with Mentor coach and bestselling author of Storyjacking, Lyssa deHart, who asks us to do a deep dive and invite curiosity into all of the stories we tell ourselves and others.

Redlining occurs in cars when the maximum RPM’s is exceeded in the engine. Redlining also occurs with dogs who ignore commands because they are fixated on chasing a squirrel, for example. And sometimes in relationships, people experience redlining in a heightened exchange, by blurting out unfiltered comments, seemingly unable to control their reactivity. On this episode #62 of the Relationship Restaurant, we share how to prevent redlining from “overheating” our relationships.

Based on the terminology of Marriage and Family Therapist, Peter, Walker, we explore the defense responses we learned in childhood and how they influence our relationships today on episode #61 of the Relationship Restaurant.

In episode 60 of the Relationship Restaurant, we dig deep with neuroscience expert and best selling author, Dave Kruger, MD, to uncover the healthiest and most productive ways, based on neuroscience, to approach communication with the right mindset and have deeper more meaningful relationships.

In Episode #059 of The Relationship Restaurant, we break down the acronym, “TRIP,” to examine the goals couples have (often unconsciously) when they are in conflict.

In episode #058 of the Relationship Restaurant, we offer 7 tips for several Myers Briggs personality preferences to be aware of and manage a toxic relationship.

On episode #057 of the Relationship Restaurant, we examine the unhappiness factor in relationships and the surprising key ingredient that is on the decline with unmarried couples, plus what to do to make your relationship sparkle.

Guests Jonathan & Brecken Farnsworth Discuss Their Secrets as a Husband and Wife Team Who Work Together, Parent Together, and Play Together to Achieve Work-Life Balance.

Using Myers Briggs as one guidepost, this episode of the Relationship Restaurant Unpacks the Emotional Baggage That People (Often Unknowingly) Bring to Their Next Relationship. #Toxicrelationships #MBTI #MyersBriggs #PoppyandGeoff.com

In Episode #054 of the Relationship Restaurant We Talk with Guest, Dr. Gregory Firestone, About Mediation’s Enormous Advantage That Gives You Empowerment as You Consider Divorce.

From reaching out to Dr. Craig Malkin, Rethinking Narcissism best-selling author, we talk with guest, Stacy, who shares her journey of being married to (and now divorced from,) a narcissist.

On Podcast #052 of the Relationship Restaurant, We Discuss What to Expect When Expectations Aren’t Set, and Ways to Proactively Head Off Conflict Before it Happens.

Listen in as VP of Your Tango Experts, and Masters Level Therapist, Melanie Gorman, Shares Many Insights into Worklife Balance & How to Immediately Reduce Conflict.

On episode #050 of the Relationship Restaurant, we sat down with guest, Karen Covy, a Divorce Attorney, to discuss the "D-word," that January is considered “Divorce Month” in the USA, (30% increase in divorce filings at the start of the New Year), her awesome resource book, and the practical and real answers you need, whether you’re on the fence or not.

In Episode #049 of the Relationship Restaurant, Poppy and Geoff Discuss How to Redirect Undesirable Behavior and Maintain Harmony During the Holidays

In Podcast #048 of the Relationship Restaurant, Poppy and Geoff Bring Awareness to Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics and Give Tips to Protect Yourself

In Episode 047 of the Relationship Restaurant, poppyandgeoff.com peel back 7 strategies to have heart-healthy communication at the holiday table. With a free downloadable kit at poppyandgeoff.com to print out for each place setting, this guide is like gravy to smooth out any palpable tension or personality differences.