Communicating in Healthy Relationships with Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW / The Good Mood Podcast

In this episode, I reconnect with couples therapist Melissa Johari, RSW, MSW, to discuss the power of healthy relationships and the Gottman Method.

We explore how nurturing connections enhance individual well-being and family dynamics, and she shares insights from her recent couples retreat focused on communication and conflict resolution.

Listeners will gain practical tools, including Melissa's ILEAAD communication framework, to strengthen their partnerships and navigate challenging conversations with empathy.

Connect with Melissa at:
https://thecouplewellnessexperts.com/
  / couplewellness  

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This video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. No 1:1 doctor-patient relationship is formed through this process, a proper intake and assessment have not been performed, and no advice-giving will be undertaken. Please run any changes to your healthcare regime past your naturopathic doctor or functional medicine provider to ensure these principles are right for you.

Chapters
0:08 Welcome Back, Melissa
1:33 Importance of Healthy Relationships
3:19 Retreat Reflections
3:25 Melissa's Journey in Social Work
6:19 Growing the Practice
8:36 The Couples Retreat Experience
10:46 Food and Comfort
13:54 Integrating Financial Wellness
19:26 Gottman's Key Concepts
23:36 The Importance of Communication
33:20 Introducing ILEAD
42:43 Navigating Conflict and Repair
52:22 Understanding Addiction in Relationships
54:35 The Role of Acceptance
1:01:35 The Power of Music
1:11:54 Building Emotional Connections
1:23:56 Writing a Book on Premarital Work
1:25:55 Discussing Gender Dynamics
1:40:18 Practical Tools for Couples
1:46:52 Wrapping Up with Key Takeaways