Podcast 405: Why Keeping the Peace May Not Be the Best Thing & Other Relationship Advice (with My Husband Mac)

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to become a Neurocycle Certified Facilitator today and get 25% OFF! The first training will be on August 4-7 in Dallas, Texas. Just use code INAUG25 to get your discount: https://neurocycleinstitute.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: I n this podcast special guest, my husband Mac, and I talk about how we manage stress in our own relationship, how we live and work together, and why keeping the peace isn’t always the best thing to do in a relationship. Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-keeping-the-peace-may-not-be-the-best-thing-other-relationship-advice-with-my-husband-mac OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: - BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. -Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:34 How to manage everyday stressors that can impact your relationships 3:00 What do you do if you are constantly around someone who frustrates you? 3:30 We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control what is in us 4:40, 11:00, 19:00 How resolving arguments can improve your mental and physical health 8:00 Why assumptions are dangerous 8:22 Why keeping the peace isn’t always a good thing 11:00 The blister study: what does it tell us about arguments and why is important? 13:30 Why we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and facing our relationship issues 13:50 What happens in the brain and body when we don’t resolve arguments or issues 18:20 The number one reason we shouldn’t be afraid of conflict 31:50 The power of self-reflection and how it can help resolve arguments 36:00 The most dangerous statement to make during an argument 41:50 Why we should do an argument “autopsy” ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.