Why do small moments in relationships sometimes feel so big?

In this episode of We Can Relate, we explore what really happens when you feel emotionally activated in conflict — and how to shift from automatic reactions to grounded, intentional responses.

Triggers aren’t random. They often reflect deeper patterns, past experiences, expectations, and unmet needs. The good news? With awareness, you can interrupt the cycle.

In this conversation, we cover:
• Why relationship triggers feel intense
• The difference between reacting and responding
• How conflict escalates — and how to slow it down
• The hidden patterns that fuel recurring arguments
• Practical tools to stay steady during emotional moments
• How to create more connection, even in disagreement

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That wasn’t how I wanted to handle that,” this episode is for you.

Learning to pause, reflect, and respond differently doesn’t mean suppressing feelings. It means understanding them — and using them wisely.

Because when one person shifts, the relationship shifts.

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🎙 About We Can Relate
We explore relationships, communication, emotional patterns, and personal growth in a grounded, practical way. Our goal is to help you build stronger connection — with yourself and with the people you love.

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What makes life feel meaningful — and why does purpose matter so much?

In this video, Katie Heeran, a licensed Jungian and Psychodynamic Therapist and Certified Yoga Instructor, and Diane Squier, an Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, explore the psychology of purpose and what actually gives life a sense of meaning. Rather than chasing passion, happiness, or constant motivation, we look at how meaning is built through values, direction, and engagement with life itself.

You’ll learn:
• Why purpose often feels elusive
• What psychology tells us about meaning and fulfillment
• The difference between happiness and meaning
• How purpose is created over time, not always “found”
• Practical ways to reconnect with what matters to you

This conversation is grounded in psychological insight and personal growth, not diagnosis or treatment. It’s designed to help you reflect, gain clarity, and relate to your life more consciously.

If you’ve ever felt unfulfilled, directionless, or unsure of what really matters, this video offers a grounded framework for understanding how meaning works — and how to cultivate it.

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Dive deep and learn about getting through resistance with Katie Heeran, a Licensed Therapist and Yoga Instructor, and Diane Squier, an embodiment coach and Tantra Healer. Tell us how YOU get unstuck!

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In this episode, Katie Heeran, Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Instructor and Diane Squier, Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, explore one of the most common but damaging relationship habits — case-building. When we quietly gather evidence against the people we love, we create distance instead of understanding. Learn why this happens, how it keeps you stuck in conflict, and what to do instead to restore trust, empathy, and real connection.

If you’re ready to stop keeping score and start healing together, this episode will show you how.

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In this episode, Katie Heeran, a licensed Jungian and Psychodynamic therapist, and Diane Squier, an Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, talk about the vital importance of being able to SAY NO, without hurting the people you love. Set boundaries, say no, and keep your relationships happy and healthy!

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Katie Heeran, a licensed Jungian and Psychodynamic therapist and Certified Yoga Teacher, and Diane Squier, a Certified Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, explore the positive and negative ways we use our Personas to deal with the world, and offer tips and tools to be your most authentic self.

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Katie Heeran, a licensed Jungian and Psychodynamic therapist and Certified Yoga Teacher, and Diane Squier, a Certified Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, explore the ways we get in our own ways and how to work with the part of yourself that might be sabotaging you from living your most meaningful, authentic life.

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In this episode, Katie Heeran, a licensed Jungian and Psychodynamic therapist, and Diane Squier, an Embodiment Coach and Tantra Healer, talk about the vital importance of being vulnerable in dating and relationships. They also discuss what it takes to stay open, humble and brave without losing one's self to an "other."

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