What’s the sneaky mistake most couples make without realizing it? In this week’s episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the one mistake most couples make that slowly pulls them apart. Through the concept of duality, balancing gratitude with frustration, individuality with togetherness, they share how conscious relationships thrive while others drift. Drawing from their 50th Relationship Talks event and the film Marriage Story, they illustrate how neglecting duality leads to resentment and disconnection. Listeners will gain practical tools, heartfelt stories, and a powerful framework for building a relationship rooted in truth, growth, and love.

Show notes:
(2:16) What duality really means
(5:57) How couples drift without awareness
(9:40) The shift from gratitude to frustration
(13:36) Why does everything have pros and cons
(16:28) Julie, a listener to The Conscious Couples podcast, shares why she subscribes and listens consistently.
(20:23) Honoring individuality without losing “we”
(22:53) Integration Vs. Compromise in relationships
(26:07) Balancing gratitude and frustration daily
(28:34) Real work behind a fairy tale love
(29:06) The courage, humility, and vulnerability triad
(31:44) Outro

Digital Asset:
The We | Triad of Transformation - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyEFoL93wVZRYNqc5P-QJVOwpz4nnFth/view

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Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

In today’s episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, Emilia and Alan break down the three levels of quality time and why being intentional with your minutes matters more than ever. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, you’ll discover how to use time as an investment that strengthens connection, builds confidence, and shapes your future. Tune in today and learn how to make every moment count.

Show notes:
(3:16) Why devices hurt real connection
(5:20) Time as an investment in “we”
(10:24) The three levels of quality time
(12:54) Alicia shares her experience with Relationship Talks.
(15:37) Why intentional time makes you high value
(20:05) Everything in relationships should be by design
(25:24) Outro

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📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #50 on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: “Realigning With Your Partner on the Most Important Things" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/92e0J8YERei8x_i6lDpjeA#/registration

Learn more about:
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📚Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
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🎙️Thinking about starting a podcast or tired of doing it all yourself? Next Level Podcast Solutions helps over 100+ creators to start, grow, scale, or monetize their podcast.
✨We do what we do best so you can do what you do best.
💬Reach out to Alan or Kevin:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

___________________________

Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith: @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros: @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
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emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this follow-up episode, they open the final chapter to a lasting connection. From the warmth of holiday traditions to the thrill of shared adventures, from the steady rhythm of money alignment to the tender art of conscious parenting, each moment becomes a thread in love’s enduring fabric. They show how mismatches can become meeting points, how conflict can grow roots of understanding, and how alignment can light the path forward. Whether single or walking hand in hand, this is a gentle map to a relationship that feels safe, fulfilling, and beautifully unshakable.

Show notes:
(2:01) Holidays as a relationship love language
(6:52) Practicing empathy and vulnerability
(9:39) Growing by learning together
(13:25) Prioritizing health and fitness
(15:45) Bonnie has this to say about Alan and Emilia's Relationship Talks.
(17:05) Aligning on money and lifestyle
(23:05) Conscious parenting and caregiving
(31:27) Outro

Digital Asset:
Get the free activity sheet: “The We's 25 Conscious Love Languages” - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bilZ2LfQ6tg6q_oAIALyiVkSQevU_Kzo/view

🎁 Book Your FREE Relationship Talk Coaching Session:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03

📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #50 on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: “Realigning With Your Partner on the Most Important Things" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/92e0J8YERei8x_i6lDpjeA#/registration

Learn more about:
🎬Evolve Movie Club Link - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7

🎙️Thinking about starting a podcast or tired of doing it all yourself? Next Level Podcast Solutions helps over 100+ creators to start, grow, scale, or monetize their podcast.
✨We do what we do best so you can do what you do best.
💬Reach out to Alan or Kevin:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

___________________________

Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith: @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros: @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!