S2, E1: It’s Not Just Communication: Why Self-Awareness Is the Real Key to Connection

08/10/2025 42 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1
S2, E1: It’s Not Just Communication: Why Self-Awareness Is the Real Key to Connection

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In this episode, host Nikki Woods, MSW, LCSW, is joined by Glenn Hofferber, LPC, a Gottman-trained clinician, for an insightful conversation about couples therapy. Together, they explore the question: Do couples really have a communication problem—or a self-awareness problem? This discussion dives into the deeper layers of relationship dynamics, highlighting how genuine connection begins with understanding our own emotional patterns, triggers, and needs before trying to improve how we communicate with our partners. Nikki and Glenn unpack how self-awareness shapes the way we listen, respond, and repair after conflict, offering practical takeaways for couples who want to strengthen their relationship at its core. Whether you’re in a new relationship or have been together for years, this episode will challenge the way you think about communication and inspire you to look inward first.