87. Three Essentials to a Thriving Marriage with Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi

Let's talk about the essential elements that contribute to a thriving marriage or long term partnership.

Kristen and Relationship Coach Kam discuss the importance of trust, commitment, and friendship, as well as the role of empathy and communication in resolving conflicts.

Kameran shares her journey into relationship coaching, the science behind the Gottman method, and practical advice for couples looking to strengthen their relationships to foster emotional intimacy and connection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kameron Thompson Alarique

04:28 Building a Strong Foundation: Commitment, Trust, and Friendship

07:31 The Role of Repair in Building Trust

10:13 The Importance of Empathy and Open-Ended Conversations

13:13 Understanding the Stages of Relationships

15:49 Disconnection Leads to Conflict

17:55 Continuous Effort and Growth in Marriage

21:55 Building Emotional Safety and Connection

25:54 The Importance of Turning Towards Each Other

28:48 Navigating Communication Through Text Messages

33:54 Working on Yourself to Improve Your Relationship

37:35 Private Coaching and Courses for Relationship Improvement

41:09 Overcoming Overthinking: Strategies for Mental Clarity

Kameran Thompson Al-Arequi is a Gottman certified marriage coach, the host of the Divorce Proof Marriage podcast, and the founder of the Recognizing Potential coaching program. In her coaching, Kameron meets monogamous couples where they’re at to help them strengthen their marriage by coaching them to deepen connection, improve communication, and apply tools needed to create The healthy marriage they envision and desire.

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