Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they address a common experience that quietly erodes connection and leaves partners feeling misunderstood, frustrated, or alone. Most couples think they know the cause, but the real reason often runs much deeper.

If you have ever felt let down in your relationship or worried that you are drifting out of sync, this conversation will challenge your perspective and help you see what might actually be happening beneath the surface. Let this episode be the moment you choose growth over comfort.

Show notes:
(2:46) Expectations Vs. Reality explained simply
(4:41) Real couple example with newborn stress
(8:21) Trust breaks when marks are missed
(10:37) Cognitive load and emotional burnout
(14:24) Standards Vs. Expectations in partnership
(19:19) Weekly check-ins to stay aligned
(20:40) Outro

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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!

Are you asking for support or hoping your partner will read your mind?

In this episode, Emilia and Alan break down why many couples feel unsupported even when they think they are communicating clearly. Through a real-life coaching story, they show how small misunderstandings can slowly turn into frustration, resentment, and emotional distance. You will learn how to clearly ask for what you need, set healthy boundaries, and create simple feedback loops that help both partners grow.

Whether you are in a relationship or single and preparing for one, this episode teaches you how to build trust, respect, and teamwork from the inside out. Listen now and start building stronger, healthier connections today.

Show notes:
(1:42) Defining what support means
(3:01) Coaching story about boundaries
(6:34) Being clear about time needs
(8:14) Using feedback after conflict
(14:05) Raising relationship standards
(15:52) Frustration into growth
(18:14) What support does not look like
(21:13) Final questions for couples
(23:04) Outro

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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!

In today’s episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, hosts Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros explain how rational thinking can change your relationship forever. They share why many couples struggle when emotions take over and how clear thinking brings calm, teamwork, and better decisions. Through real stories, coaching insights, and practical examples, they show how to use logic without losing love.

Whether you are dating, married, single, or building a future with someone, this conversation will help you think ahead, communicate better, and stay focused on shared goals. If you want a relationship that feels steady, supportive, and strong, this episode gives you tools you can use right away.

Show notes:
(1:49) Why rational thinking matters in love
(3:17) The $200 date strategy example
(7:22) Using emotions without losing control
(11:00) Goals that strengthen relationships
(14:30) Money choices and long-term impact
(17:21) Choosing your future as a couple
(20:48) Regulating emotions instead of yelling
(25:34) Wandering Vs. Living with purpose
(29:33) Growing wiser over time
(32:02) Outro

Episode Giveaway:
25 Conscious Couples Love Languages Worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxJl-7uRD4IPIsELatDYTax_STO5LM1C/view

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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!