Love in Practice with Emily Gough and Kelly Gardner

Hosted by married couple Emily Gough, a relationship coach, and Kelly Gardner, an embodied leadership coach, Love in Practice explores the real, raw, and messy work of love. We share stories from our own relationship and guide you through building emotional intimacy, navigating conflict, co-creating interdependence, and healing wounds to create deeply loving partnerships rooted in trust, respect and growth. Love isn’t perfect, but showing up for it daily is always worth the practice.

Love in Practice with Emily Gough and Kelly Gardner is a society podcast hosted by Emily Gough & Kelly Gardner, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Emily Gough & Kelly Gardner hosts Love in Practice with Emily Gough and Kelly Gardner, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Love in Practice with Emily Gough and Kelly Gardner

  When Business Meets Marriage

  May 6, 202649 minS0

  <p>Do you work with your partner? Today we're exploring the complex intersection of professional ambition and romantic partnership. We unpack the "Success Identity," discussing how personal achievement (the "reaching of the mountaintop") can create silent tension at home when it is tied too closely to one's sense of self and dignity.</p><p>In this episode, we unpack:</p><p>* The "Hat" Problem: Why compartmentalizing business and marriage is often an impossible "glitch".</p><p>* The 100/100 Dynamic: Moving past 50/50 equality to a model of total shared responsibility.</p><p>* Doing vs. Being: Valuing the "unseen" emotional labor as much...

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  Episode #14

  14. Why He Just Shuts Down Instead of Talking

  Apr 1, 202641 minS1

  <p>We recently discussed the complexities of relationships while watching Love is Blind Season 10, specifically focusing on a contestant's behavior. This particular individual, Devonte, showcased a pattern of distrust in his own decision-making, which led to emotional fatigue and analysis paralysis.</p><p>In this episode, we deep-dive into the "West" direction of the Relational Compass. When a partner feels they can't make the "right" choice, they often choose to make no choice at all, leading to a state of internal collapse and relational withdrawal. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for personal growth and developing emotional intelligence in any relationship.<...

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  Episode #13

  13. The Hidden Reason Intimacy Disappears in Relationships

  Mar 25, 202635 minS1

  <p>Does "being honest" with your partner constantly lead to defensiveness? In this episode, we dive into the East direction of the Relational Compass to explore why expressing needs in relationships often gets misconstrued as criticism.</p><p>We break down the "Shadow East" pattern of Holding Authority—where the need to be right outweighs the need to be connected. You’ll learn how to shift from aggressive protest to the high-level communication skills of courageous vulnerability.</p><p>Whether you feel misunderstood or find yourself "policing" your partner’s behavior, this conversation offers practical relationship advice and self-improvement strategies to mov...

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  Episode #12

  12. Your Childhood Survival Strategy is Killing Your Relationship

  Mar 18, 202643 minS1

  <p>In this discussion, we explore how one's childhood experiences, particularly growing up with a single mother, can profoundly shape their perception of others' needs.</p><p>For many high-achievers, "people-pleasing" or being "easy-going" was originally a survival strategy. However, in a committed partnership, this "South" pattern becomes a system glitch that leads to a slow erosion of trust. We dive into the subtle mindset shift required to move from merely observing to truly understanding, highlighting crucial life lessons learned along the way.</p><p>By applying emotional intelligence and self-awareness, you can stop the cycle of "going with the...

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  Episode #11

  11. Why Being a Leader at Work Makes You a "Bully" At Home

  Mar 11, 202642 minS1

  <p>If you’ve ever been called a "know-it-all," a narcissist, or felt like you were "lawyering" your partner, this episode is for you.</p><p>High-achievers often rely on authority and "being right" to succeed in business, but that same strategy acts like quicksand in a relationship. When you prioritize your dignity over the connection, you aren't leading—you’re bulldozing.</p><p>In this episode, we break down the "North" on the Relational Compass. We explore the psychology of self-awareness and how effective communication is often derailed by the need to feel valued for our thinking.</p><p>In thi...

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