Relational Longevity, A Podcast For Couples

How do you actually deepen your relationship? Jayson and Ellen unpack the advice men and women often give each other for creating more connection and where those approaches miss the mark. They explore why techniques...

How do you stay connected in a long term relationship? Jayson and Ellen share one simple question that can change the direction of your conversations and help you reconnect. They explore why couples drift apart over...

What happens when couples get in a room together and start telling the truth? Jayson and Ellen reflect on their recent couples retreat and what stood out most after spending time with a group of couples. They talk about...

What do you do when you're the only one who wants to improve the relationship? Jayson and Ellen explore what happens when one partner starts doing the work and the other does not. They talk about owning your role in...

Can you improve your relationship by working on yourself alone? Jayson and Ellen explore the difference between individual work and couples work, and why lasting change requires both people to participate. They discuss...

Why do so many high performing couples struggle behind closed doors? Jayson and Ellen explore the challenges of traditional partnership roles, how resentment builds when couples stop feeling like a team, and the...

What have Jayson and Ellen learned after 17 years of parenting? They share why parenting is downstream of partnership, what it means to be a team as parents, and how to validate your child’s feelings while still setting...

Why is it so hard to apply what you already know in your relationship? Jayson and Ellen explore why gathering more information isn’t always the answer and how intimate partnerships bring underlying attachment issues to...

How much of communication is actually non verbal? Jayson and Ellen break down why what you say matters less than how you say it and how your partner is receiving it. They explore the importance of tracking your partner...

Jayson and Ellen explore how nervous system regulation impacts relational longevity and why being attuned to your partner changes everything. They talk about slowing down before trying to solve problems, becoming more...

Why is attachment so important in a relationship? Jayson and Ellen break down what makes a partner different from a friend and why dependency is not the problem people think it is. They explore what it means to be...

When was the last time you actually prioritized your relationship? Jayson and Ellen talk about why most couples wait too long to invest in their future and what it looks like to choose growth instead of just another...

What does it actually take to build a relationship that lasts? In part two, Jayson and Ellen break down the four core aspects of relational longevity. They explore why you need a basic understanding of attachment, how...

What is relational longevity and why does it matter? Jayson and Ellen break down what it takes to build relationships that actually last. They explore the benefits of healthy connection, how to examine your own...

Jayson and Ellen explore divorce through an evolutionary and cultural lens. Why does divorce feel easier in some cultures than others? Why do some couples stay together but never truly thrive? How do you know when...