In The Relationship Arena Podcast

We catch up with friends of the show Rosie and Em as they are now a year on in their polyamorous open relationship😊. We chat what has worked well, learnings along the way and top tips for those looking to explore further.

I speak to Isaac about his relationship arena journey – from leaving his hetro normative marriage , to finding his first gay partner – having twins and then finally discovering a new level of relationship with his husband now. A story of discovery and courage.

I talk to Sam and Rachel about taking dating old school. How their own experience of being a single person in a modern dating world showed them that in person is always best. From setting up a club for singles to simply finding friendship to creating a brand new dating experience 😊 – plus they share top tips about getting back out there on the dating scene!

In this episode I take a glimpse at the science that happens when we meet someone, the different evolving stages and why long term relationships can take real work 😊

In this episode I talk to the fabulous Carol J Dunlop about keeping the relationship fresh after many years together, especially through difficult times. Carol shares how she and her husband of over 20 years have supported one another in personal and business lives.

So often we focus on the dating or the separation but here is a story of long term love and commitment.

I talk to Elena about how she managed to move forward from a toxic relationship – how when she looks back she sees clearly the red flags but when in the relationship she found it hard to stand her ground. We discuss how this can happen to anyone and asking for help is vital!

An In The Arena Solo segment looking at how we need to be accepting of our partner right now as they are before we can work towards agreement and change.

This is one for those in the long term relationship – when life has taken over and normality has arrived. It’s so important to keep the spark alive.

I speak to Dating Guru Marnie Nash – founder of The Date Night Designer – and get her ideas on why dating for the long term is vital.

So join us and be inspired  - no more drink and a meal out – let’s get spicy!

I talk to my dear friend Katie Nutting about the theme this year of saying actually we are already enough – we like ourselves how we are and we don’t need to do everything! Plus, how, when we feel good about ourselves, we can talk about THAT subject – yes it’s sex again – with our partner and find out how it helps meet both needs 😊

As we start the New Year I look at how the focus should always be on our self-relationship even when we are exploring external relationships . Sometimes this can be hard but often what really annoys about someone else is actually quite close to our own behaviours. 

In this episode I talk to the wonderful Tamsin Bromley Rahlke about her separation from her first husband and how they have managed to keep a solid relationship in place. In fact they now meet up with Tamsin and her new partner – and her new partner's ex!

It is sometimes possible to separate well and avoid the toxic pit that often happens. Listen to Tamsin share her thoughts on how they made this possible.

Join me for the first part of this discussion. 

How to get comfortable talking about sex! 

I'm talking with Elaine Foster about how to 'do divorce better'. 

In this episode I dive into how conflict happens, the behaviours that prevent healing and why it’s actually about really good repair.