.png)
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 16: Building Connection with Your Life Partner
Doing the work to change your anger responses isn’t just powerful—it’s transformative. It creates a ripple effect that touches every corner of your life, including your most important relationships. For me, one of the biggest shifts happened in my marriage. I used to carry reactionary tendencies and misdirected frustrations into my relationship, creating unnecessary tension. But as I worked on myself, I learned how to show up with vulnerability and build communication styles that strengthened our connection. The result? A healthier relationship and a much more peaceful home.
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 actionable strategies to help you build deeper connection and intimacy in your relationship. We’ll explore how to uncover hidden expectations, shift unhelpful patterns, and rewrite the metaphorical dance you and your partner may be stuck in.
Take what resonates, leave the rest, and find what fits your unique relationship dynamic. Remember, even the smallest changes in one area can spark powerful growth in others. Let’s get started!
What You'll Learn:
- Understand how frustration-fueled behaviors harm relationships by masking deeper pain.
- Discover the power of meeting your own needs and giving yourself what you truly want.
- Practice an exercise to improve deep listening during difficult conversations with your partner.
- Learn how using “Yes, and” instead of “Yes, but” can transform your communication.
Featured:
- Get more details on the HeartMath institute.
- Find more information about Eckhart Tolle and the concept of the pain-body
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
