The Conscious Couples Podcast
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your host Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this podcast, we share our life, love story & combined relationship expertise to help you create & consistently cultivate the most magnificent intimate relationship possible. Never again will you feel hopeless and alone in facing your intimate relationship challenges. Having accumulated thousands of hours coaching conscious couples & individuals all over the world, as well as starting & growing a global business together, we are here to guide you on all things relationships. Thank you again for tuning into the one place where it’s not about you, or me, it’s about The We!
Episodes
169 episodes
#168 - Are You Expecting More From Them Than From Yourself?
When we expect more than we give, love begins to crumble in silence. In today’s episode, Alan and Emilia unravel the quiet damage caused by unrealistic expectations. Through real coaching moments and heartfelt stories, they reveal how resentmen...
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#167 - What Does Love Mean to You?
Do you really know what love means to you, or have you just been guessing all along? In this episode, Emilia and Alan open up about their definitions of love and reveal why so many relationships suffer simply because partners never ask this one...
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#166 - How Your Relationship With Yourself Impacts Your Relationship
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they explore how self-respect, self-awareness, and inner dialogue shape every aspect of your intimate relationship. Through honest stories, surpris...
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26:43
#165 - Does Your Partner Get Competitive?
Competition in relationships can build you up—or break you down. In this episode, Emilia and Alan unpack the hidden effects of competition in relationships. They share real stories, challenge the “zero-sum” mindset, and explore how healthy supp...
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#164 - What CAN'T You Talk to Your Partner About?
Do you ever turn to your friends before your partner when something big happens? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan break down why so many couples feel like they can’t talk about certain things—and what to do about it. They share powerful stor...
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#163 - Are You Being Mistreated?
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they reveal a powerful tool that helps people worldwide determine whether they’re being mistreated or experiencing something more profound. They walk ...
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#162 - How Dangerous It Is to Assume Nothing’s Wrong
Assuming everything is fine in your relationship might be causing cracks to form. In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan explore the silent relationship killer. They share real-life coaching experiences where couples unknowingly drifted apart due ...
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#161 - How to Avoid Breaking Up
What if you could prevent your relationship from falling apart before it’s too late? Many couples break up not because they don’t love each other but because they ignore small problems until they become too big to fix. In this episode, Emilia a...
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#160 - Does Your Partner Support Your Bucket List?
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they discuss a real-life coaching session where a couple had to choose between an African safari and their long-term financial goals. They break do...
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#159 - Which of These Roles Are You Playing in Your Relationship?
Discover the roles that shape love and how to bridge the growth gap. In this episode, Emilia and Alan share clear, simple insights to help you strengthen your bond. They show how small shifts in daily habits might slowly change your relationshi...
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#158 - How Different Are You & Your Partner's Richter Scales?
Have you ever wondered why some people tolerate mistreatment while others set strict boundaries? In this episode, Emilia and Alan break down the “Richter Scale” of relationships—how our upbringing influences what we see as usual in love, confli...
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#157 - Are You In An Emotionally Mature Relationship?
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they explore emotional maturity—why it matters and how it strengthens relationships. Learn key skills like self-awareness, emotional regulation, an...
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#156 - What’s Your Go-To Communication Style?
Unlock the secrets to transforming your relationship. In this episode, Emilia and Alan explore four communication styles, which help you identify your default approach and how it affects your relationship. They share real-life examples, discuss...
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#155 - How to Become a Better Partner
Are you the kind of person who wants a better relationship but isn’t sure where to begin? What if the secret lies within you? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan reveal how personal growth fuels lasting, meaningful relationships. Through person...
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#154 - One Reason Your Needs Aren't Being Met
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. They explore why courage is essential for expressing your needs and creating deeper intimacy. Through real-life stories, playful anecdotes, and actionable advice, they...
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#153 - One Powerful Tool That's Changed Our Relationship
Frustrations aren’t just complaints—they’re pathways to innovation! In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan share a powerful tool that transformed their connection and deepened their understanding of each other. Learn why expressing gratitude and f...
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#152 - Does Your Partner Love All of You?
Are you being your true self in your relationship, or are parts of you hiding to fit in? In this episode, Emilia and Alan discuss what it means for your partner to love all of you genuinely—your past, present, and future selves. With relatable ...
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#151 - Why You Might Be Feeling Disconnected
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they share personal stories, practical tips, and thoughtful insights on setting boundaries to enhance emotional intimacy. Discover how small, inten...
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23:54
#150 - How to Start 2025 Off on the Same Page
Transform your relationship goals into reality! In this heartfelt episode, Emilia and Alan guide couples through the “Three C’s” for building a strong, fulfilling relationship in the new year. They share inspiring client stories, practical tips...
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#149 - Does Your Partner Always Think They're Right
Are you stuck in a never-ending tug-of-war over who’s ‘right’ in your relationship? What if the goal wasn’t to win the argument but to uncover the truth? In this episode, Emilia and Alan reveal how shifting your mindset can transform your conne...
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#148 - How "Protecting Your Partner" Can Backfire
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they explore how protective relationship behaviors can unintentionally create tension and hinder growth. They discuss the dangers of shielding your pa...
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#147 - One Conversation That Will Make Your Holiday Great
Turn holiday chaos into a bonding experience! Emilia and Alan share simple, effective strategies to reduce stress and strengthen your relationship during the busiest time of the year. Discover three must-ask questions to prioritize what matters...
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23:32
#146 - How to Stay Connected When There’s a Core Belief in Conflict
What do you do when your beliefs clash with your partner’s? In this episode, Alan and Emilia offer practical tools and real-life examples to help couples bridge the gap. They’ll show how conflicts over deep-seated beliefs can be an opportunity ...
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#145 - Do You Have Full Self-Acceptance In Your Relationship
Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they unpack the challenges and beauty of self-acceptance. Learn why embracing your strengths and flaws is vital to personal growth and thriving relati...
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#144 - How Does Your Relationship Handle Stress?
Transform stress into strength! Alan and Emilia talk about how stress affects relationships—and what couples can do to manage it together. They introduce two types of stress: the kind that motivates us and the kind that overwhelms us, showing h...
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