Ep. 39: Intimacy Expert Marla Mattenson On How To Navigate Entrepreneurial Relationships
Are you one of those people that believes relationship counseling is only for people who are struggling in their relationships? Like, as soon as you consider relationship therapy, it's the mark of the end of a relationship?
You couldn't be more wrong, sister! Think about it like this: going to therapy by yourself just means that you want to better yourself. Going to therapy as a couple just means you both want to better yourselves and your relationship. What sounds better than that? I'll wait.
Now, I'm not about to pack your bags for you and send you to counseling or anything like that. No, I'm bringing it to you! And don't worry if you're not in a relationship - this is for you too! Especially if you're an entrepreneur that's just struggling to find the partner that fits perfectly into your unique lifestyle.
For this episode, I brought in intimacy expert Marla Mattenson to shed some light on what entrepreneur couples are really like and how they can thrive. Marla is so intelligent you guys and she really lives and practices what she preaches with her life and business partner Julian. I learn so much from her and I know you will too!
Here are the episode highlights:
‣‣ [10:45] We start with my favorite rapid-fire questions: Who are you? What do you do? Where did you come from?
‣‣ [13:16] Marla gives us our first sneak peek into the workings of her own relationship and how they both dedicate themselves to acknowledging the truths within themselves and each other.
‣‣ [21:59] Here we talk about the power of self-awareness and seeing others as they are, and the ability that has to form instant strong connections.
‣‣ [26:29] I ask Marla to give us her favorite hack for success.
‣‣ [34:04] Do you think about finances as intimate? Is it something you feel comfortable talking to or asking anybody about? Here we talk about the importance of being vulnerable and honest about your finances, especially with yourself and your partner.
‣‣ [38:55] Here, we talk about how being honest and vulnerable with your partner and being able to acknowledge when you aren't representing yourself the way you want is an act of self-love.
‣‣ [45:03] How a healthy entrepreneur couple can succeed together.
‣‣ [54:04] What happens when entrepreneur couples start to falter.
‣‣ [57:06] Let's talk about resentment. Resentment is just an emotion, okay? It doesn't feel good, but it's normal. It's normal to feel it. You're not bad for feeling resentment for your partner or a past partner when you feel like you haven't been properly supported. But you do have to be intentional about how you move forward with that feeling. Marla and I talk about that here.
‣‣ [01:05:30] Marla's advice for living a pretty rich life.
I'M READY TO BE IN A HEALTHY ENTREPRENEURIAL RELATIONSHIP! (Listen Here)
Marla's advice is honestly life-changing, if you want to find more of her relationship advice for entrepreneurs, you can find her on Instagram, right here!
You can follow me, Sheila Bella, on Instagram @realsheilabella!
Here are the links that were mentioned in the podcast!
Grow Your Gram
Online Course Workshop
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