{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ae73c0d0f535fa30383981e/5eb90280189fe95a41861315?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Linda Carroll: The Most Important Relationship","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ae73c0d0f535fa30383981e/1593618728914-7b2195dd448f971d5671718730647c1a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Throwback episode:</p><p><br></p><p>Good People,&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Today I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Linda Carroll. She’s a therapist, couple’s coach, and author of the book <em>Love Skills</em>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Linda dives deep into her personal truth: that “love” is just a chemical reaction, and healthy relationships truly take a lot of work. We also dove into conversations around the COVID-19 pandemic and how it’s affecting our personal relationships and exaggerating certain aspects of our lives. Going deeper, Linda shares about how being in a relationship isn’t the most important thing; it’s about being in a relationship with yourself.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As always, thank you for tuning in. I’ll see you in the next one.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Does the cycle ever start over? (18:06)</li><li>What do you want folks to learn from <em>Love Skills</em>? (20:01)</li><li>What do you say to those that say they’re not in love with their spouses anymore? (22:02)</li><li>What are the most common relationship issues? (26:34)</li><li>How can people reach out to you? (38:42)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>What falling deeply in love for the first time taught Linda. (4:37)</li><li>The 5 stages to wholeheartedly loving your partner. (11:35)</li><li>How Linda’s book took shape over time. (20:53)</li><li>Why improving relationships cannot be done on a pre-determined schedule. (23:12)</li><li>Why nurturing the relationship between the client and therapist is essential for growth. (25:28)</li><li>How anger can lead to self-exploration. (29:37)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Linda Carroll:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://lindaacarroll.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><a href=\"mailto:lindacarroll44@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lindacarrollofficial/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-carroll-b7761169/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Love-Skills-Unlocking-Lasting-Wholehearted/dp/160868623X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Love Skills</em> by Linda Carroll</a></p>","author_name":"Dr Seku Gathers"}