Are you loving your partner the way they need to be loved? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the 25 Conscious Love Languages, a powerful upgrade to the classic five. Through real stories, practical tools, and a playful back-and-forth, they help you spot where conflicts are coming from and how to better meet your partner’s emotional needs. Whether it’s quality time, deep conversation, supporting growth, or understanding trauma, this framework is designed to help you build a relationship that feels deeply aligned.

Show notes:
(5:11) The green-yellow-red framework
(8:13) What affirmation actually means
(12:10) Deep conversations Vs. Small talk
(13:17) Supporting your partner’s growth
(14:15) What it looks like to support goals
(17:17) Sherysse, another satisfied client, shares her beautiful journey with Alan and Emilia.
(20:03) Food as an emotional connector
(22:06) Rethinking sexual intimacy
(23:18) Understanding trauma, triggers, and shame
(31:07) Outro

Digital Asset:
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In this episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, Emilia and Alan share a story that shines light on how hidden insecurities can turn love into misunderstanding. They gently unpack the weight of personalization when we take things too personally and how it quietly shapes the way we connect. With warmth and wisdom, they offer three simple tools to shift from tension to tenderness. Whether you're caught in your storm or reaching for your partner’s hand, this episode is a soft place to land and a path back to clarity, compassion, and connection.

Show notes:
(1:51) When personal choices trigger conflict
(4:51) Insecurity at the root of reactivity
(7:02) What personalization really means
(9:25) Listen to Jason's and Lisa's testimonial on Alan and Emilia’s Relationship Coaching.
(11:11) The “me loop” that distorts reality
(16:04) Curiosity: the antidote to taking it personally
(18:03) Three tools to break the pattern
(19:48) Outro

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Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s eye-opening episode, they unpack what emotional safety means and why it’s the foundation for connection, trust, and long-term love. Through personal stories, coaching insights, and a touching moment from The Vow, they reveal how past experiences, misattunement, and unhealed triggers can quietly sabotage your connection. You’ll learn what emotional safety looks like, how to recognize emotional danger, and what it takes to build a relationship where both partners feel seen, heard, and valued.

Show notes:
(3:18) The cost of hiding your true self
(5:26) How past relationships shape the present
(8:03) Real-life triggers in safe relationships
(11:07) Here’s Angela and Caleb sharing their Relationship Talk experience.
(14:39) The power of attunement in love
(19:50) What emotional safety truly looks like
(23:36) Outro

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Ever wonder why small comments turn into big arguments? In this powerful episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the four hidden shame responses that quietly shape how couples react, communicate, and connect. You will discover how blame, defensiveness, withdrawal, and self-criticism often stem from unconscious patterns and what to do instead. With relatable stories and expert insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to create emotional safety and deepen their relationship.

Show notes:
(2:22) How shame erodes relationships
(7:16) The four main shame responses
(12:38) Real-life examples of shame in action
(14:01) Listen to what Amy and Chris have to say about Alan and Emilia and the Relationship Talk.
(20:16) The difference between shame and accountability
(23:02) Coaching and creating emotional safety
(25:43) Outro

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___________________________

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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!

Think your relationship struggles might be rooted in unspoken expectations? In today’s honest and deeply practical episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the unconscious beliefs that quietly sabotage connection. Like expecting your partner to “just know,” assuming passion will never fade, or believing they should meet all your needs. Through real stories and coaching insights, they help you spot and squash these hidden assumptions before they create distance. Whether you are preparing for marriage, moving in together, or navigating daily life as a couple, this conversation helps you shift the focus from fantasy to foundation.

Show notes:
(2:36) The hidden cost of unspoken expectations
(6:31) Why weddings aren’t about the couple
(12:01) Read my mind: The unfair ask
(16:46) Your partner can’t complete you
(19:33) Listen to what Branden and Hannah have to say about Alan and Emilia and the Relationship Talk.
(21:17) Career conflicts and unrealistic demands
(25:37) The truth about passion over time
(28:49) Relationships require personal growth
(33:56) Expecting your partner to be everything
(36:20) Practical ways to reset expectations
(39:03) Outro

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Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

___________________________

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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!

Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this heartfelt episode, they reflect on the quiet truths that shape who we are and the sacred mantras that guide us through love’s ever-changing seasons. Sparked by a single question, Emilia and Alan uncover the core purpose of their relationship and invite you to do the same. Whether you walk beside a partner or journey solo as a conscious single, this episode invites you to listen inward, find the words that ground you, and use them as your compass in both life and love.

Show notes:
(2:17) The purpose of a relationship is growth
(5:11) Emilia’s one-word personal mantra
(10:22) Alan’s core mantra and essence
(11:04) Lucas and Antonie talk about Alan and Emilia’s Relationship Coaching.
(13:02) Growth, truth, and commitment
(15:48) Grow together, not apart
(17:03) The GPS exercise for self-awareness
(19:56) Outro

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___________________________

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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!

Do you and your partner define commitment the same way? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan unpack the quiet power of true commitment. They share their personal “Code of Commitment,” a five-part framework that keeps their relationship grounded in honesty, empathy, and connection, even during life’s toughest moments. Whether you're newly dating or decades in, this episode will give you the clarity to stop relying on assumptions and start building a relationship rooted in trust, safety, and love.

Show notes:
(2:03) The Doom Loop Vs. Success Loop
(3:41) What does commitment mean
(6:21) Creating your code of commitment
(10:30) Protecting each other’s hearts
(11:42) Derek shares his experience with Alan and Emilia.
(14:06) Honoring autonomy without changing each other
(16:28) Staying connected before bed
(18:01) Code of Commitment
(20:41) Outro

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Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

___________________________

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*Email:* 💬
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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!

Does chaos keep finding its way into your relationships? In this soul-stirring episode, Emilia and Alan explore how hidden wounds from our past, unhealed generational trauma, and toxic family dynamics can quietly weave tension into our closest relationships. Through raw stories, heartfelt reflection, and a metaphor that lingers long after listening, they help you trace the true origin of your relationship struggles. Discover how to name the patterns, reclaim your power, and set loving boundaries that make room for connection. Whether you’re in a relationship or preparing your heart for one, this is your invitation to choose peace over patterns and healing over history.

Show notes:
(2:33) When the source is your parent
(7:27) The toxic lake metaphor
(11:07) How shame shapes identity
(13:01) Julie, a listener to The Conscious Couples podcast, shares why she subscribes and listens consistently.
(15:32) Three signs of a drama source
(18:05) The pain of breaking cycles
(20:01) Reclaiming peace through boundaries
(23:22) Outro

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emilia@theweuniversity.com

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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!