“Let this be your permission to go inwards and listen to the answers that are already within you.”

 —  Allison Villa

 

Hello dear friends - some bittersweet news to share…

 

This will be the final episode of the Couplehood podcast. (I may return once again or re-direct my energy into other projects...we shall see!)

 

After much reflection, I’ve decided to take a pause on many aspects of my work life.

 

In this episode, I share why I’ve come to this decision, the passage that inspired me to go inwards, as well as some reflection questions to help you reflect on your own journey.

 

Over the past 20 months, my work as a psychotherapist has given me great purpose. Supporting my clients through mental health challenges has been a great privilege.

On a personal level, this past year and a half has brought a lot of personal change. Our family moved from Toronto, where we lived for 20 years, and are now living 2 hours north, in the countryside. The home that we’ve been building for the past year, will be ready for us to move into in January. I want to be intentional with finding our flow as a family in this new space.
 

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of Couplehood,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• Why Allison is taking a pause on recording new episodes

• The passage that inspired this change

• The balance between “doing” and “being”

• Reflection questions for you

Thank you for being on this Couplehood journey with me! Stay in touch by joining my email list - this is the best way to stay in touch, as I won’t be on social media very much moving forward.

This is not a goodbye - it’s “see you soon”!

Big Love,

Allison

“Children have the most beautiful way of both being and doing. They are able to run with the wind. Let them be your greatest teachers and guides along this journey.”

—  Allison Villa

Links:‌ ‌

Quiz: What's Your Relationship Season? [join my email list here]

https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5f984bffa2c7af0014e9a0b7

Work With Me:

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“The day to day moments are just as meaningful as the date nights you have.”

—  Allison Villa

How do we show love every day, when family life is so full-on?

I get this question a lot.

This is why I created the Love.Every.Day. series every Tuesday on Instagram...and now, also on the podcast!

Love.Every.Day tips are simple yet powerful ways to show your love to each other.

If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll know how much I advocate showing your kids what a loving relationship looks like, because how you love each other today lives on for generations.

Let’s continue to build an army of parents who are creating honest + sustainable relationships.

These tips are a gentle reminder that on those busy family days, it’s still possible to show your kids what love looks like in action.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of Couplehood,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• How Love.Every.Day. impacts your kids
• Why showing your love everyday is so important
• Some tips to help you get started showing and receiving Love.Every.Day.

“Children want to feel purposeful and they like having a sense of responsibility, like they are part of the team. So let them.

—  Allison Villa

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Highlights:‌ ‌

00:38  Setting an example of love

01:40  Get some sleep

03:00  Be playful

04:03  Create a centerpiece

05:30 Play games

06:28  Meal plan together!

09:40  Recap

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Links:‌ ‌

Quiz: What's Your Relationship Season?

https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5f984bffa2c7af0014e9a0b7 

Work With Me:

https://www.allisonvilla.com

Follow Me on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/allison__villa 

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“The best measure of your parenting is your child’s happiness.”

—  Allison Villa

Have you ever stopped to think about what lessons you have learned in parenthood? 

Recently, I’ve celebrated a huge milestone in my life; 10 years of motherhood. 

In today’s episode of Couplehood, I took some time to reflect on what I’ve learned in my 10 years of parenting and what I would tell myself 10 years ago when I began my motherhood journey. 

As you listen, I encourage you to reflect on your own parenting journey and write down the lessons that you’ve learned along the way.

I find it helpful to find compassion for my younger self, as a new mother, and I hope that you share that grace with yourself as well.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of Couplehood,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• What the true measure of your parenting is
• How your childhood plays a role in your children’s childhood
• What to do when you make a mistake as a parent
• How important your relationships with your partner and your friends are in your parenthood journey 

“Our children are our mirrors and they reflect our own inner-child wounds that may still need healing. Let your children be your guide to keep going inwards and understanding yourself.”

—  Allison Villa

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Highlights:‌ ‌

01:36  You can’t get an A in parenting 

02:57  Repair ruptures 

03:50  Make time for yourself

04:38  Grief and growth 

05:10  Make your own choices

05:55  Your children’s childhood is their’s

07:46  Prioritize your couple

08:40  Friendships will change

09:30  Vacation

10:54  Change direction 

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Links:‌ ‌

Quiz: What's Your Relationship Season?

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