Marriages don't typically fail overnight—they deteriorate through predictable stages that, when recognized early, could save countless relationships. Dr. Becky Whetstone, marriage counselor and author of "I Think I Want Out," joins us to reveal the revolutionary approach to marriage crisis management that traditional therapy often misses. Dr. Becky's journey began with her own failed marriage and the shocking discovery that even trained therapists lacked the tools to help couples in crisis. This gap in marriage counseling led her on a five-year journey to obtain her PhD and develop specialized methods for couples on the brink of divorce. What she discovered changed everything—a five-stage model of marital deterioration that works like cancer stages, where early intervention is crucial but rarely happens. The most startling revelation? Many people remain in unhappy marriages for decades without ever telling their partners how they feel. "Uncoupling begins with a secret," Dr. Becky explains, describing how that unspoken unhappiness festers until someone finally declares, "I think I want out." By then, most marriages have progressed to stage four or five, when healing becomes exponentially more difficult. Dr. Becky challenges conventional wisdom with her counterintuitive approach: when one partner wants out, the other must stop chasing them immediately. She also advocates creative solutions beyond the binary "perfect marriage or divorce" paradigm—separate bedrooms, living arrangements that provide space, and communication techniques that address the root problems. Whether you're experiencing relationship struggles or want to prevent them, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone who's dedicated her life to saving marriages that traditional therapy couldn't help. Visit marriagecrisismanager.com to learn more about Dr. Becky's work and how her approach might save your relationship before it reaches the point of no return.

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Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, takes us behind the scenes of what yoga teachers really experience when they step to the front of the class. With 22 years of teaching experience, Karen reveals the hidden struggles many instructors face – from performance anxiety and limiting beliefs to the pressure of social media expectations and fear of being seen.

What makes Karen's approach revolutionary is her recognition that most yoga teacher training programs focus exclusively on poses and sequences while completely neglecting the mindset aspects of teaching. She describes how many teachers "hide in plain sight" by practicing alongside students rather than walking around and observing – a behavior stemming from deeper fears about being fully seen and judged. When she asks teachers what prevents them from moving around the room, the answer often comes back: "I'm afraid to let people see me."

This conversation quickly transcends yoga to explore universal themes of confidence, authenticity, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. Karen shares powerful stories of transformation, including a "wallflower" who shifted her entire identity through teaching, and instructors who feared judgment from younger students until they reframed their age as inspiration rather than liability. These examples illustrate how addressing specific fears in one context often creates positive ripple effects throughout our lives – improving relationships, enhancing self-image, and fostering genuine confidence.

Drawing from neurolinguistic programming and her own framework called "The Confidence Practice," Karen offers practical wisdom for anyone struggling with confidence. Her most profound insight may be the simple truth that "until we talk to somebody else, all we have is our own mind mechanics." Sometimes we need external perspective to see beyond our own mental constraints.

Ready to boost your confidence? Check out Karen's five-day confidence challenge and explore how shifting your mindset might transform not just one area of your life, but your entire experience of midlife and beyond.

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