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Respected & Connected: no-nonsense advice for creating closer, more collaborative relationships

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Let's explore the complexities of modern love.

Without the gender-biased lens.

What makes a marriage truly work?

How do both partners feel heard, respected, and loved?

On the Respected & Connected podcast, we dig into the real, messy, and sometimes uncomfortable truths about relationships—so you can shift the dynamic in yours for good.

No outdated gender roles.

No rigid rules.

Just real strategies for real partnership.

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What To Do When It Isn't Working

In this reflective episode of Respected & Connected, Sharon Costanzo announces that the podcast will be going on hold and shares powerful lessons she’s learned along the way. ...more

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December 17, 2024•1 min read

Three Strategies for Getting Your Needs Met in an Intimate Relationship

Sharon discusses three levels of expressing your needs to your partner—invitation, request, and demand — and how each approach is based on how important the issue is to you. ...more

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December 10, 2024•0 min read

Applying an Engineering Mindset to Relationship Goals with Gabriela Embon

Gabriela Embon shares with us how the mindset of an engineer can help you set goals, troubleshoot issues, and show up with dedication and commitment when working with your partner. ...more

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December 03, 2024•1 min read

Transforming Relationships with Relational Life Therapy

Sharon takes a moment to describe what Relational Life Therapy is, how it confronts gender norms and empowers couple’s to approach each other on an equal field. ...more

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November 27, 2024•0 min read

Navigating Insecure Attachment with Bev Mitelman

Understand the four different relationship attachment styles with Bev Mitelman, founder of Securely Loved. ...more

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November 20, 2024•1 min read

Disappointment Detox: How to Handle Letdowns in Relationships

Tired of feeling let down or resentful in your relationships? This episode explores the hidden power of disappointment and skills to use to transform conflict into connection. ...more

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November 12, 2024•0 min read

I believe in a balanced, practical approach to relationships—one that ditches the all-or-nothing thinking and helps couples take control of how they shape a mutually- fulfilling partnership.

"Real life help"

She has very real advice and has helped me be able to identify what it is I want to do and be and how to get there in my relationship.

"amazing podcast"

Sharon's guidance and tips will help ALL of your relationships!

“wonderfully inspirational”

Sharon shares such warmth and inspiration when she speaks! Her themes are so relevant. It’s refreshing to sit back and listen to real people talking about real things.

"My personal relationship coach"

Sharon helps me slow down and really think about what I want to say. I love applying what I learn and reporting to her about how it went.

“Helpful insight and warm approach”

Unbiased, helpful insight into some really difficult issues! Sharon has such a calming and non-judgmental approach.

"such good advice"

Sharon gives such amazing advice about relationships and especially those really challenging ones.

Not to be biased, but these might be my favorites.

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