George and Rachel discuss issues surrounding being a good parent and how to cope with problems that get in the way.

Here’s what was covered:
[1:37] How stressful parenting can be.
[2:57] Balance: The recurring issue.
[4:35] The change in thoughts from before to after having a child.
[8:27] The affects of social media in parenting.
[12:00] The difference between being a friend and being a parent.
[13:36] Rachel’s goals when she becomes a parent.
[15:10] Doing your best raising your child.
[19:05] When couples argue about how to parent.
[21:04] Children deserve consistency.
[25:49] Create an environment rich in love.
[28:34] Being aware of our coping mechanisms.
[33:00] How respect and love is built from your child.

The road to a fulfilling, enduring relationship is almost always littered with a few attempts that come to an end. Breaking up is a natural progression in life as we learn about ourselves and about relationships. In this podcast, George & Rachel discuss how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable in the breakup conversation and how to carry it out in a dignified, respectful & caring way.

Here’s what was covered
[1:15] Dreading the breakup conversation.
[4:33] Is there anything wrong with hoping that things will get better in a relationship; or is it just wasting time?
[8:06] George discusses ideas on how to approach the conversation.
[11:18] What happens if the person gets upset?
[11:31] Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
[13:31] The reason you could not be ‘feeling it’.
[17:42] Validating your reasons.
[21:58] Why communication is crucial.

You may also want to listen to:
• The People Pleasing Dilemma
• What is Love?
• The Layers of Attraction
• Dealing with a partner who finds it difficult to discuss their feelings

Most of us are keenly aware of our own personality attributes and if we possess a competitive edge. Now, the bigger question is: Does it work to our advantage? How competitive are you, and do you find it useful to be one way or the other? In this episode, George and Rachel discuss being competitive in a healthy way.

Here’s what was covered
[3:45] People being competitive in a nasty way.
[5:03] The benefits of team sports.
[11:04] How we can learn how to achieve a goal by learning skills.
[11:52] When does competitiveness become unhealthy?
[14:54] Why do some people shy away from competition?
[15:40] The importance of letting go.
[16:47] Your ability to control your emotions.
[20:11] What really is a mistake?
[22:15] How competition provides us with opportunities.

You may also want to listen to:
- Re-invention: what it means for you and your life
- Fear of failure
- Owning up to despicable behaviour