239. The Real Skills You Need For A Healthy Relationship

Good relationships don’t just happen. They’re built on self-awareness, communication, and the willingness to grow. In this episode, Jordanne Sculler, LMHC, shares how to build your own relationship toolkit and start showing up with more curiosity, accountability, and intention, both with yourself and the people around you. We Cover: How to build your own relationship toolkit. The emotional skills and self-awareness you actually need to make relationships work. Why self-awareness is the foundation of connection. Understanding your triggers, patterns, and needs so you can show up more intentionally. The difference between reacting and responding. How to slow down, get grounded, and communicate instead of spiraling. How to break out of old relationship patterns. What to look for when you keep finding yourself in the same dynamics. The link between discomfort and growth. Why learning to sit in discomfort is essential for building emotional intimacy. How to create emotional safety in your relationships. Tools for being honest without being defensive and how to invite that from others. What accountability actually looks like. Why it’s not about blame, but about understanding and repair. The importance of self-connection. How your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have. Connect with Jordanne: ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠  Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Cass & Em? Apply HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices