Purposely Peaceful
Welcome to Purposely Peaceful, where we dive deep into the art of living with intention, finding inner peace, and embracing the power of self-discovery.
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#44 ADHD in Our Marriage: Understanding, Impact & Staying on the Same Team (opens the original)
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ADHD in Our Marriage: Understanding, Impact & Staying on the Same Team After 17 years together and five kids, Jimmy and I have learned that two people can experience the exact same situation completely differently. In this episode, we’re sharing an honest- and sometimes very funny- look at how ADHD traits show up in our marriage. Jimmy talks about his experiences with forgetfulness, disorganization, impulsivity, task initiation, and having approximately 47 mental tabs open at once. I share what
#43 Fair Fighting: Conflict Without Destroying the Relationship (opens the original)
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What if fighting doesn’t automatically mean your relationship is unhealthy? Disagreements are going to happen. We’re going to misunderstand each other, lose our patience, and occasionally show up as less-than-ideal versions of ourselves. What matters is how we treat each other when that happens. In this episode, I’m sharing what Jimmy and I have learned about fair fighting throughout our relationship, along with some of the principles I’ve helped clients navigate over the years. We’ll talk about
#42 Emotional Intelligence vs. Emotional Maturity: Why Knowing Isn't Enough (opens the original)
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Can someone be emotionally intelligent... but emotionally immature? The answer surprises a lot of people. In this episode, therapist Jessica Rivera and her husband, Jimmy, explore one of the biggest misconceptions in relationships: emotional intelligence and emotional maturity are not the same thing. You'll learn why understanding emotions doesn't always translate into healthy behavior, how emotional maturity shows up during conflict, and what to watch for when you're dating or trying to build a
#41 Why Couples Stop Caring (Even When They're Still in Love) (opens the original)
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EPISODE 41: Why Couples Stop Caring (Even When They're Still in Love) Why do some couples slowly drift apart—even when they still love each other? This one is a little messy because we recorded a video for YouTube and it was awkward- please have some patience for us. In this episode, my husband Jimmy joins me for our very first conversation together as we explore one of the most overlooked foundations of a healthy relationship: caring . After nearly 17 years together, we've learned that healthy
#40 Relationships Will Test Your Peace- (Series Starts Here) (opens the original)
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Relationships Will Test Your Peace What if the quality of your relationships has more to do with the quality of your peace than you realize? In this episode, I share the personal journey that completely changed the way I view relationships—and why I've chosen to begin an entire series on this topic. We'll explore how the pursuit of inner peace led me to rethink self-respect, mutual respect, and the people we allow closest to us. This episode lays the foundation for the weeks ahead as we explore
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