Following all the communication rules but still feeling frustrated? You are not alone. In this episode, we dive into Relational Intelligence—the missing layer beyond words. We explore why "I statements" and active listening often fail if the underlying biology isn't safe.

We break down the critical difference between simply talking and true nervous system regulation, exploring how your body's capacity for stress dictates your ability to connect. If you are tired of the chaos of modern dating and ready for a new paradigm of love, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.

In this video, we cover:

• Why "good communication" often fails during conflict
• How to expand your emotional capacity
• The role of the nervous system in relationship safety
• How to move from "managing" a partner to truly meeting them

🕒 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: The Frustration of Miscommunication00:39 Understanding the Relational Field03:05 The Importance of Community and Union04:33 Expanding Capacity and Nervous System Regulation06:23 Navigating Conflict and Emotional Safety08:49 Relational Intelligence and Communication Framework16:26 Conclusion and Upcoming Adventures

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Dating in 2025 has become one big circus and today, we’re breaking down the worst dating advice ruining your love life and the best relationship strategies that actually create healthy, emotionally intelligent partnership.

We’re unpacking the real psychology, the energetic dynamics, and the modern archetypes that shape successful relationships in 2025.

Whether you’re single, dating, or in a committed partnership, this is the ultimate guide to modern love, emotional maturity, feminine energy, masculine leadership, and what actually works in building a thriving relationship today.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

2:40 Dating advice 1: “Just be more feminine”

6:14 Dating advice 2: “Men are supposed to chase you forever”

12:30 Dating advice 3: “Date like you are the prize”

14:02 Dating advice 4: “Never Text First”

14:14 Dating advice 5: “If He Wanted to, He Would”

15:36 Dating advice 6: “Just raise your standards”

17:58 Dating advice 7: Masculine men don’t like successful women”

18:55 The BEST dating advice of 2025 that actually works

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In a world where age gaps still raise eyebrows, Helani and Kartik’s love story is proof that when emotional intelligence leads, love expands beyond every expectation.

In this episode, we explore how a simple DM turned into a soulmate-level connection. one built on honesty, respect, and deeply aligned values.

You’ll hear how Kartik’s emotional awareness, shaped by his upbringing and artistic background, allowed him to approach Helani with clarity, maturity, and genuine admiration. And how Helani, a powerful woman and mother, felt seen, honored, and safe from the very beginning.

From their first seven-hour “non-date date” to dissolving stereotypes about what love should look like, their story reminds us that real connection isn’t dictated by age, it’s driven by authenticity, communication, and emotional depth.

What We Cover:

• How Kartik slid into Helani’s DMs with emotional clarity (and zero games)

• Navigating the age conversation with curiosity, not judgment

• Why emotional intelligence became the backbone of their connection

• How growing up around strong women shaped Kartik’s relational awareness

• The moment Helani knew he was different

• Breaking stereotypes around age, motherhood, and modern dating

• What actually matters when you meet your soulmate

Takeaways:
Love expands when you stop performing for societal expectations and start honoring the truth of what you feel. Emotional intelligence, clear communication, and mutual respect can bridge even the widest gaps.

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In this week’s episode of Thriving in Love, we sit down with Brooke and Kelly, the powerhouse duo behind Fuze the Agency and the Find Your Fuze Podcast. They’re not just co-founders—they’re best friends turned business partners who built a creative agency that helps mission-driven women bring their brands to life from the inside out.

We dive deep into their inspiring “meet-cute” story, how their friendship evolved into a thriving business partnership, and what it really takes to grow together in both life and entrepreneurship. From navigating money mindsets and time zones to building trust, communication, and clarity, Brooke and Kelly share the lessons that have helped them sustain both their business and their bond.

If you’re a female founder, creative entrepreneur, or woman in business seeking to grow with authenticity, this conversation will remind you what’s possible when women rise together.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:29 Their meet-cute & love story that led to their business partnership

15:55 The story behind announcing their partnership to the world

21:11 Naming and branding their co-created business, Fuze the Agency

25:55 The money mindsets that can make (or break) business partnerships

30:10 The friendship rule that’s kept them strong through chaos

32:52 How they manage a 3-hour time difference with strategy and grace

37:55 The role of inner work and self-awareness in leadership

43:00 The joy of watching your business bestie step into her woo woo gifts

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In this episode of Thriving in Love, Sana sits down with high school sweethearts Brooke and Alec Smith, who share their remarkable story of following love, intuition, and adventure, from a small town in Louisiana to the bustling streets of New York City, then choosing to move out of the city to raise kids - only to find their way & their hearts back to the big city.

With six suitcases and two cats, Brooke and Alec took a leap of faith to build a new life together, only to discover that true growth often comes through discomfort, courage, and laughter.

They open up about:

• The fears and faith behind their move to NYC
• Navigating relationship challenges and depression with compassion
• As hard as it was for their mental health, how Dallas became a blessing in disguise
• Why they ultimately chose to return to New York with deeper appreciation and purpose
• The one rule that keeps their marriage strong: “If you laugh, you can’t be mad.”

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, newly married, or simply exploring what it means to grow alongside your partner, this conversation will leave you inspired to choose love and to laugh a little more along the way.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:57 Alec’s interest in fashion that led to his career today

5:20 The fear that Brooke felt that Alec will resent her for moving them to NYC

16:00 Their decision to move to Dallas to raise kids closer to family

21:40 As much as they disliked Dallas, it was a blessing in disguise

23:44 New found appreciation for NYC and why they moved back

30:00 How to support your partner through depression

40:00 Alec’s incredible life advice

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In this solo episode, I share how learning to listen to my body became the most powerful form of self-trust. From discovering why men actually enjoy selfish women to revealing how an unexpected MDMA experience healed parts of my marriage, this episode is an intimate look at what it means to live, love, and lead on your own terms.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:55 my body became my guide

5:30 men enjoy selfish women

6:20 why I choose my life on my terms

9:00 how mdma helped my marriage

11:00 invitation to join conscious singles database in NYC + LA

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This episode is an invitation to remember: you are not chasing love, you are love.

Conscious Matchmaker, Sana Akhand peels back the layers of self-doubt, fear, and control to remind us that true magnetism comes from honoring our rhythm, letting ourselves be seen, and allowing love to flow through every area of our lives — business, creativity, and partnership.

Through raw reflections on the coaching industry, conscious relationships, and her own marriage, Sana explores what it really means to thrive in New Earth Consciousness: where success is not forced but felt.

This is for the woman who’s done with hustling her way into worthiness and ready to create, express, and love from her essence.

Timestamps:
0:11 Stop treating the things you love like a hobby
2:22 Honor your unique rhythm and understand your system
3:33 How subconscious resistance was sabotaging my success
4:44 How to be a New Human
5:55 The secret to thriving in Conscious Relationships
6:66 Letting your partner witness your depth and grief
7:37 Healing through your man’s pain and reflection
8:55 Fixed vs Growth Mindset — in love and purpose
9:49 How to find your purpose without forcing it
10:44 The art of being seen, starting with yourself
11:11 Why I create content for memory, not metrics
12:34 Shoutout to Fully Expressed Podcast & Community
13:33 A reminder to protect your energy
14:00 Your permission slip to show up differently
15:15 The control wound that keeps you from starting
16:10 Audio update (thank you for your patience!)
17:07 Why I quit my job but my husband didn’t - and that’s okay
19:09 My sacred pause when triggered by boundaries

✨ This episode will speak to your soul if you’ve been craving freedom, depth, and softness in your evolution — a reminder that you are the embodiment of love itself.

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Keywords: embodiment, conscious relationships, feminine energy, emotional healing, self love, spiritual growth, divine partnership, new earth consciousness, shadow work, self expression, purpose, creativity, healing in relationships

Join me in this solo episode as I reflect on the closing of Growth Club and the birth of my next chapter: UNION, a conscious matchmaking experience for self-aware individuals in NYC and LA who are ready to meet love differently.

I open up about the lessons from my nomadic year that guided me into community leadership, the truth about marriage beyond societal conditioning, and the journey of inner union, integrating every fragmented part of yourself into harmony and peace.

This episode is for anyone who’s outgrown surface-level dating, is craving deeper connection, and believes that love can be a path to spiritual awakening.

Join the conversation, reflect on your own journey, and discover how UNION is redefining what it means to be in relationship — with yourself, and with another.

Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:30 The closing of Growth Club2:22 The nomad year that guided me to become a community leader4:14 My new chapter: UNION Matchmaking5:25 What I was conditioned to believe about marriage vs what I actually experienced7:57 The year my marriage expanded us beyond attachment and into wholeness10:00 Inner Union is integrating all your fragmented parts into harmony + peace14:24 Dating apps are becoming obsolete for authentic humans18:00 The UNION manifesto20:00 Invitation to join the conscious singles database in NYC + LA21:21 How is your journey unfolding???

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