https://simplecast.com Relationship Atlas Welcome to your Relationship Atlas, a space designed to help you map out, navigate, and effectively confront the ever-changing terrain of your intimate relationships. en Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:10:55 +0000 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:11:06 +0000 https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com Relationship Atlas https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7a1979cc-fa45-423f-9254-d1d629bb9379/d43575fb-3aab-4b13-bfa9-bad899aeca6a/3000x3000/the-20relationship-20atlas-png.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to your Relationship Atlas, a space designed to help you map out, navigate, and effectively confront the ever-changing terrain of your intimate relationships. Atlas Matsuda true https://feeds.simplecast.com/rijfZ5Av marriage coaching, coach atlas, mindset, dating, codependency, personal growth, love, communication skills, relationship atlas, relationship expert, marriage, relationship coaching, marriage advice, love podcast, relationship advice, perspective, relationship support, healthy relationships, toxic relationships, relationship goals, relationships, self improvement, relationship communication, self-love, relationship counselling, relationship podcast Atlas Matsuda atlas.matsuda@gmail.com c007e0ce-d882-4488-9d2e-5937eea7131f EP 032: Assumptions Are Not Agreements - How to Build True Accountability This episode is driven by the knowledge offered in the book, "Conscious Loving,' coupled with the results both in my own relationship and my clients. Its not magic - its simply turning the things we assume into tangible commitments and accountabilities. 

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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:10:55 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-032-draft-h5x5ZzHo This episode is driven by the knowledge offered in the book, "Conscious Loving,' coupled with the results both in my own relationship and my clients. Its not magic - its simply turning the things we assume into tangible commitments and accountabilities. 

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]]> EP 032: Assumptions Are Not Agreements - How to Build True Accountability Atlas Matsuda 00:20:00 true full 33 6d0878a9-80cb-4e7a-81f7-288523eaba32 EP 031: The Hidden Impact of Not Following Through Great relationships are built on many things, and in this episode, an important one is to be addressed: follow through. Not just the value of follow through, but the greater impact that it has on the safety, security, and foundational trust of the relationship. 

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]]> Mon, 4 May 2026 15:12:24 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep31-thehiddenimpactofnotfollowingthrough-t5VcUbV3 Great relationships are built on many things, and in this episode, an important one is to be addressed: follow through. Not just the value of follow through, but the greater impact that it has on the safety, security, and foundational trust of the relationship. 

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]]> EP 031: The Hidden Impact of Not Following Through Atlas Matsuda 00:16:02 relationship coach, love, healthy relationships, relationship support, relationship podcast, steps to a healthy relationship, marriage support, podcast to help my relationship, relationship advice true full 32 4c425ee8-8efd-484f-a058-53c8a2f61356 EP 030: Structure Creates Freedom - The Power of a Weekly Meeting The first 30 episodes are officially in the books!

 

As always, we have kept this episode short, sweet, and to the point, because complexity is the enemy of execution. Today, we discuss the power of putting one simple structure in place to create a world of freedom for both you and your relationship. While on the surface it may sound counter-intuitive, structure really does create freedom. 

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]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2026 01:34:27 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-030-structure-creates-freedom-the-power-of-a-weekly-meeting-SEldekxg The first 30 episodes are officially in the books!

 

As always, we have kept this episode short, sweet, and to the point, because complexity is the enemy of execution. Today, we discuss the power of putting one simple structure in place to create a world of freedom for both you and your relationship. While on the surface it may sound counter-intuitive, structure really does create freedom. 

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]]> EP 030: Structure Creates Freedom - The Power of a Weekly Meeting Atlas Matsuda 00:13:40 finding connection again, top relationship podcast canada, how to improve my relationship, attachment styles, how to relate to my partner, systems for a better relationship, relationship podcast, tips for better communication, relationship coaching, marriage podcast, top podcast for relationship support, love languages, being a leader in your relationship, marriage support true full 31 29c92a68-d988-4e48-b982-a0318810c36a EP 029: Do These 5 Things to Improve Your Relationship We can't change our partner, but we CAN contribute to a more enjoyable experience and possibly influence some change along the way. Thats what this episode focuses on - the WE, not just the me. 

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]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-029-do-these-5-things-to-improve-your-relationship-Idlw3pMg We can't change our partner, but we CAN contribute to a more enjoyable experience and possibly influence some change along the way. Thats what this episode focuses on - the WE, not just the me. 

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]]> EP 029: Do These 5 Things to Improve Your Relationship Atlas Matsuda 00:14:03 relationship coach, podcast to help improve my marriage, how to improve your relationship, relationship podcast, terry real, tools to improve my relationship, podcast to help me change my partner, top relationship podcast, marriage podcast true full 30 093e4b95-2a6d-47ba-89cb-8c62efe3d107 EP 028: How to Get What You Want From Your Partner Disclaimer - this episode invites you to confront yourself. I hope it serves you well!

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]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 22:09:11 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-028-raf4ccs5-tWD7jGWm Disclaimer - this episode invites you to confront yourself. I hope it serves you well!

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]]> EP 028: How to Get What You Want From Your Partner Atlas Matsuda 00:21:16 how to love better, how to relate to my partner, how to get what you want in a relationship, relationship coaching, top relationship podcast, how to build trust in a relationship, the relationship coach, psychology of relationships, top podcast for marriage support true full 29 7b14d8b7-48b7-4e01-8181-d69d5e03c69e EP 027: Are You Playing Small in Your Relationship? What we want from our relationship is often associated with playing a bigger game. It says, "right now matters, but what we are building matters more." This episode is curated to support with getting radically honest with ourselves about what kind of game we are playing, where we are selling ourselves short, and how we can start to impact our relationship in the ways we know we truly want to.

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-027-are-you-playing-small-in-your-relationship-OVhPhxPl What we want from our relationship is often associated with playing a bigger game. It says, "right now matters, but what we are building matters more." This episode is curated to support with getting radically honest with ourselves about what kind of game we are playing, where we are selling ourselves short, and how we can start to impact our relationship in the ways we know we truly want to.

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]]> EP 027: Are You Playing Small in Your Relationship? Atlas Matsuda 00:16:12 how to improve my marriage, how to play a bigger game, are you playing small, trending podcast, top relationship podcast, relationship atlas true full 27 488208bc-526f-4964-acac-ff83b0740d3c EP 026: A Better Relationship in 10 Minutes When you think the mic is working... regardless, the content was solid, so here it is. Episode 26 diving into 2 solid reflections I had this past that are widely applicable to every facet of our relationships. 

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]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 03:09:54 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-026-a-better-relationship-in-10-minutes-540ydb5U When you think the mic is working... regardless, the content was solid, so here it is. Episode 26 diving into 2 solid reflections I had this past that are widely applicable to every facet of our relationships. 

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]]> EP 026: A Better Relationship in 10 Minutes Atlas Matsuda 00:13:51 how to be a better partner, how to improve my relationship, how to build safety in a relationship, safety and trust in a relationship, top relationship podcast, how to build trust in a relationship true full 26 5e0603c2-99de-44a5-a72e-a0511f39a000 EP 025: Change Your Focus The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. But the quality of our lives tends to come down to what we focus on the most. Do you find yourself focusing frequently on whats going wrong, or the hardships of your life, or the resistance, challenge, scarcity, difficulty, pain, sorrow? Or do you find yourself orienting towards what is going well, the possibility of the next moment, the excitement of a challenge, the reality of failure as learning? When your partner does something that bothers you, where does your focus go? When your your does something you really enjoy, where does your focus go? When you think about your partner during the day, what specifically do you focus on? So much of our life comes down to our moment-to-moment focus. So if we expect our relationships to improve, well then we have to shift what we focus on in order to create more of what we want. Where our focus goes, energy flows.

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]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 02:19:10 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-025-change-your-focus-IwJYRt7h The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. But the quality of our lives tends to come down to what we focus on the most. Do you find yourself focusing frequently on whats going wrong, or the hardships of your life, or the resistance, challenge, scarcity, difficulty, pain, sorrow? Or do you find yourself orienting towards what is going well, the possibility of the next moment, the excitement of a challenge, the reality of failure as learning? When your partner does something that bothers you, where does your focus go? When your your does something you really enjoy, where does your focus go? When you think about your partner during the day, what specifically do you focus on? So much of our life comes down to our moment-to-moment focus. So if we expect our relationships to improve, well then we have to shift what we focus on in order to create more of what we want. Where our focus goes, energy flows.

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]]> EP 025: Change Your Focus Atlas Matsuda 00:31:27 where your focus goes energy flows, change your life, shift your focus true full 25 69f6d463-1444-4656-867a-a8750b67b9bb EP 024: Who Is Carrying the Mental Load? Gabby and I recently moved, and with that move came a lot of moving parts and a lot of things to tend to and care for. Thru this, a question came up: who is going to do this? Who is going to do that? Who will plan this? Who is even thinking about all of this? This is where todays conversation sparked from: the mental load. This is something we experience as individuals and amplifies when we get into a relationship. And it we don't face it together, it can cause major disturbances. So lets talk about it.

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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:07:56 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-024-who-is-carrying-the-mental-load-tQ74o60O Gabby and I recently moved, and with that move came a lot of moving parts and a lot of things to tend to and care for. Thru this, a question came up: who is going to do this? Who is going to do that? Who will plan this? Who is even thinking about all of this? This is where todays conversation sparked from: the mental load. This is something we experience as individuals and amplifies when we get into a relationship. And it we don't face it together, it can cause major disturbances. So lets talk about it.

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]]> EP 024: Who Is Carrying the Mental Load? Atlas Mecca 00:24:28 relationship fairness, sharing the mental load, labor of love, relationship responsibilities, mental load true full 24 af3225d8-f3ac-4626-9548-3822a0905274 EP 023: Not Knowing This Creates Unnecessary Conflict Gabby and I just recently moved into a new home, and something that came up during the move was our desire to get the home 100% complete - design, colours, organization, etc. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to make that happen, which was disappointing to face. And at the same time, it got me thinking - what would have happened if we didn't create that clarity together? How would the next month or so have gone? What would have been the expectation? How would we have handled the reality when it smacked us in the face versus getting ahead of it? 

This brings us to todays episode - the value and importance of identifying what season of our life and relationship we are in. This small dose of clarity can do wonders for mitigating conflict, creating clear expectations, and opening up more freedom to think and feel.

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]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2025 00:20:24 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-023-not-knowing-this-creates-unnecessary-conflict-2xbCM_GQ Gabby and I just recently moved into a new home, and something that came up during the move was our desire to get the home 100% complete - design, colours, organization, etc. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to make that happen, which was disappointing to face. And at the same time, it got me thinking - what would have happened if we didn't create that clarity together? How would the next month or so have gone? What would have been the expectation? How would we have handled the reality when it smacked us in the face versus getting ahead of it? 

This brings us to todays episode - the value and importance of identifying what season of our life and relationship we are in. This small dose of clarity can do wonders for mitigating conflict, creating clear expectations, and opening up more freedom to think and feel.

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]]> EP 023: Not Knowing This Creates Unnecessary Conflict Atlas Matsuda 00:15:51 seasons of life, top trending relationship podcast, navigating the seasons of a relationship, seasons of change true full 23 1735789c-fc4f-4502-87c9-9896248d17e7 EP 022: Its Not You - Its The Natural Process of Growth & Change To understand what might be alive for us in our relationship right now, it can be extremely helpful to identify where we are at in the emotional cycle of change (also could be called "the steps to success"). Everything starts at the stage of uninformed optimism, but what happens from there is where the real value and depth of growth begin. 

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]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:55:33 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-022-its-not-you-its-the-natural-process-of-growth-change-oX7tEgPL To understand what might be alive for us in our relationship right now, it can be extremely helpful to identify where we are at in the emotional cycle of change (also could be called "the steps to success"). Everything starts at the stage of uninformed optimism, but what happens from there is where the real value and depth of growth begin. 

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]]> EP 022: Its Not You - Its The Natural Process of Growth & Change Atlas Mecca 00:23:51 coach atlas, the stages of relationships, relationship podcast, the cycle of relationships, emotional cycle of change, top trending podcast true full 22 cf216e1b-4ce5-42d7-9ca1-f80f6a7b04ab EP 021: Honesty vs. Vulnerability - Wait, They're Different? I attended a mens group a couple of weeks ago and as everyone was sharing, I realized something about myself; I am really great at being honest, but I am really not great at being vulnerable. As I sat with this for a couple of weeks, I discovered that I am not alone in this. I also discovered that when it comes to our relationships, whether it be friends, family, or lover, understanding the difference can actually open up the gateway for deeper connection and intimacy. That led me to curate this episode to support us with a deeper understanding of the light and the shadow sides of honesty and vulnerability, and some high-level questions to dig deeper into our honest selves and our vulnerable selves.

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]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-021-honesty-vs-vulnerability-wait-theyre-different-_pcky9lI I attended a mens group a couple of weeks ago and as everyone was sharing, I realized something about myself; I am really great at being honest, but I am really not great at being vulnerable. As I sat with this for a couple of weeks, I discovered that I am not alone in this. I also discovered that when it comes to our relationships, whether it be friends, family, or lover, understanding the difference can actually open up the gateway for deeper connection and intimacy. That led me to curate this episode to support us with a deeper understanding of the light and the shadow sides of honesty and vulnerability, and some high-level questions to dig deeper into our honest selves and our vulnerable selves.

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]]> EP 021: Honesty vs. Vulnerability - Wait, They're Different? Atlas Mecca 00:26:04 coach atlas, top relationship podcast, honesty vs. vulnerability, what does it mean to be honest, relationship atlas, trending relationship podcast, what does it mean to be vulnerable true full 21 4dd679df-426b-499f-b19f-d2a366b8dbe7 EP 020: Understanding the Avoidant Attachment Style + How to Shift from Avoidant to Secure Attachment Understanding the systems we operate is a foundational necessity for change, and in our intimate relationships, attachment theory is one of the most powerful sources to learn. In a previous episode, we talked all about the anxious system. Today. we focus our attention on the avoidant system. Together we explore what it is, how its created, what it looks like, what their views are on things like conflict/sex/relationship expectations, and we close with some tangible steps to take on our journey towards secure attachment.

Name it to tame it to evolve thru it.

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:39:33 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-020-understanding-the-avoidant-attachment-style-how-to-shift-from-avoidant-to-secure-attachment-z1MQJb0K Understanding the systems we operate is a foundational necessity for change, and in our intimate relationships, attachment theory is one of the most powerful sources to learn. In a previous episode, we talked all about the anxious system. Today. we focus our attention on the avoidant system. Together we explore what it is, how its created, what it looks like, what their views are on things like conflict/sex/relationship expectations, and we close with some tangible steps to take on our journey towards secure attachment.

Name it to tame it to evolve thru it.

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]]> EP 020: Understanding the Avoidant Attachment Style + How to Shift from Avoidant to Secure Attachment Atlas Mecca 00:49:32 anxious attachment behaviour, podcast about love, podcast to help me understand my partner, coach atlas, atlas mecca, personal growth, how to love better, esther perel, self help podcast, personal success podcast, anxious attachment style, mindset podcast, relationship atlas podcast, relationship reset, relationship podcast, top podcast in 2025, terry real, love podcast, podcast about attachment styles, it starts with you, relationship coaching, top relationship podcast, anxious attachment, top marriage podcast, relationship revival, relationship reassurance, podcast about relationships, avoidant attachment, how to receive love, psychology of relationships, avoidant attachment behaviour, top podcast for relationship advice, self-love, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, podcast about secure attachment, top podcast about relationships, trending relationship podcast, best podcast for fixing my relationship true full 20 e35413c1-4506-4f8b-9bf2-0a8a87c635df EP 019: Withdrawing - Why Do We Do It, What Isn't Being Said, & How to Better Manage It As A Couple A common thread in relationship is withdrawing: mentally, emotionally, physically. When we don't know why this shows up, it can be very difficult to manage. Whether we are the one withdrawing, or we are experiencing our partner withdraw, this episode is built to help both sides gain clarity on the deeper why behind withdrawing behaviours. We also discuss what to do about it and how to better manage it as a team.

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]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 02:02:30 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-019-withdrawing-why-do-we-do-it-what-isnt-being-said-how-to-find-solutions-as-a-couple-TecLb48d A common thread in relationship is withdrawing: mentally, emotionally, physically. When we don't know why this shows up, it can be very difficult to manage. Whether we are the one withdrawing, or we are experiencing our partner withdraw, this episode is built to help both sides gain clarity on the deeper why behind withdrawing behaviours. We also discuss what to do about it and how to better manage it as a team.

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]]> EP 019: Withdrawing - Why Do We Do It, What Isn't Being Said, & How to Better Manage It As A Couple Atlas Mecca 00:17:11 anxious attachment behaviour, attachment styles, why does my partner withdraw, avoidant attachment behaviour, stonewalling true full 19 73fa17f7-2121-4384-9997-8e74b6d66787 EP 018: Anxious Attachment Style - Where Does It Come From, What Does It Look Like, and What Can We Do About It Today we breakdown one of the insecure attachment styles - the anxious attachment system. Together we break down what it is, what it looks like, and what we can do about it. We name it, we tame it, and we evolve thru it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get alerts on the release of the next episodes of the attachment series where dive into the avoidant, the anxious-avoidant, and the secure.

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]]> Sat, 5 Jul 2025 02:15:21 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-018-anxious-attachment-style-where-does-it-come-from-what-does-it-look-like-and-what-can-we-do-about-it-s3Vv_8Ge Today we breakdown one of the insecure attachment styles - the anxious attachment system. Together we break down what it is, what it looks like, and what we can do about it. We name it, we tame it, and we evolve thru it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get alerts on the release of the next episodes of the attachment series where dive into the avoidant, the anxious-avoidant, and the secure.

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]]> EP 018: Anxious Attachment Style - Where Does It Come From, What Does It Look Like, and What Can We Do About It Atlas Mecca 00:41:37 coach atlas, anxious attachment style, relationship atlas podcast, relationship coaching, relational healing, attachment thoery, understanding ourselves in relationship, who am i in relationship, healing in relationship true full 18 3d48cc66-f169-4066-aeaf-d323b2453ce1 EP 017: The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Relationships Do you cross your arms when talking to people? Do your cheeks reach your eyes when you smile? Do you squint at your partner when something doesn't make sense? All of these are just some of the many examples of the way our body speaks. And in relationship, this can be the make or break between our partner feeling accepted, or rejected. In todays episode, we break down the power of non-verbal expressions in an effort to improve our communication skills so we can find more alignment and connection in our intimate relationships.

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]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 21:50:51 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-017-the-power-of-non-verbal-communication-in-relationships-PltsUZRf Do you cross your arms when talking to people? Do your cheeks reach your eyes when you smile? Do you squint at your partner when something doesn't make sense? All of these are just some of the many examples of the way our body speaks. And in relationship, this can be the make or break between our partner feeling accepted, or rejected. In todays episode, we break down the power of non-verbal expressions in an effort to improve our communication skills so we can find more alignment and connection in our intimate relationships.

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]]> EP 017: The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Relationships Atlas Mecca 00:21:00 how to be a better listener, the power of non-verbal communication, how to improve my marriage, your body speaks, marriage coaching, non-verbal communication in relationships, speaking with your body, how to speak with your body, relationship coaching, marriage counselling, relationship atlas true full 17 b71c1969-7533-48f5-bff1-0527898554bf EP 016: There Is No "Right" Kind Of Relationship + My Reaction to a Comment and Post I came across these two posts the other day - one was a polarizing share about how "Relationships are easy, you just need to be with the right person," and a comment on a separate post that said, "so what - do we need to just talk like a therapist now?" After sitting with these, I came to a couple conclusions that I believe are important thoughts to consider. 

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]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:23:05 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-016-bzgVqRPM I came across these two posts the other day - one was a polarizing share about how "Relationships are easy, you just need to be with the right person," and a comment on a separate post that said, "so what - do we need to just talk like a therapist now?" After sitting with these, I came to a couple conclusions that I believe are important thoughts to consider. 

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]]> EP 016: There Is No "Right" Kind Of Relationship + My Reaction to a Comment and Post Atlas Mecca 00:28:00 relationships are hard, how to find the right partner, how to improve my marriage, does the perfect relationship exist, relationships are easy true full 16 61de8e86-99f3-4885-beb1-b81de71e18f5 EP 015: How to Start Dealing With Money Better in Your Relationship Today we talk about money, one of the biggest challenges relationships face. But money isn't inherently the problem - the problem is how do hold space for two differing opinions, beliefs, and experiences while simultaneously creating financial safety and trust in the relationship? Today we begin that journey, starting with a deeper exploration of our own experiences with money, how that has developed over time, and what work we can do today to get closer to being on the same page.

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:02:42 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-015-how-to-start-dealing-with-money-better-in-your-relationship-7I4nUPtA Today we talk about money, one of the biggest challenges relationships face. But money isn't inherently the problem - the problem is how do hold space for two differing opinions, beliefs, and experiences while simultaneously creating financial safety and trust in the relationship? Today we begin that journey, starting with a deeper exploration of our own experiences with money, how that has developed over time, and what work we can do today to get closer to being on the same page.

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]]> EP 015: How to Start Dealing With Money Better in Your Relationship Atlas Mecca 00:32:34 beliefs about money, how to handle money in relationships, money management, how to make hard decisions, psychology of relationships true full 15 7d197382-f1fd-49d7-9964-bd79a609a815 EP 014: How to Create Emotional Safety (and no, silence does not create safety) One of the cornerstones for a successful relationship over time is emotional safety: is my emotional experience safe here? Or is it judged, rejected, or worse? What do I need in order to feel emotionally safe? What do I need to change in order to be a safe space emotionally? All of this and more in todays discussion.

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:50:19 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-014-how-to-create-emotional-safety-and-no-silence-does-not-create-safety-0NbgoZdx One of the cornerstones for a successful relationship over time is emotional safety: is my emotional experience safe here? Or is it judged, rejected, or worse? What do I need in order to feel emotionally safe? What do I need to change in order to be a safe space emotionally? All of this and more in todays discussion.

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]]> EP 014: How to Create Emotional Safety (and no, silence does not create safety) Atlas Mecca 00:43:01 relationship coach, how to be a better partner, coach atlas, how to argue better, relationships, how to love better, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to be a safe partner, attachment styles, how to build a lasting relationship, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, loving relationship, how to improve my marriage, social medias impact on relationships, how to fix my relationship, marriage coaching, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, life coach, emotional safety in relationships, top podcast in 2025, top relationship coach, emotional intelligence, how to communicate in my relationship, attachment theory, how to be decisive in relationships, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, safety in relationships, top relationship podcast, anxious attachment, top marriage podcast, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, how to take action today, how to make hard decisions, avoidant attachment, how to receive love, emotional regulation, psychology of relationships, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, self-love, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, relationship goals, relationship counselling, guide to a better relationships, podcast about secure attachment, how to create more love, top podcast about relationships, masculine feminine energy, trending relationship podcast, masculine feminine dynamic, how to handle conflict better in relationships, atlas, relationship healing, healing in relationship, relationship advice, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 14 5494762f-a79f-4193-96bb-fcdd4db84537 EP 013: Messy is Better Than Nothing I struggled today to put together what I thought would be the "perfect" episode, and because of that, I almost didn't record at all. And then it hit me - messy action is better than no action at all.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:56:37 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-013-messy-is-better-than-nothing-DRBxCuNa I struggled today to put together what I thought would be the "perfect" episode, and because of that, I almost didn't record at all. And then it hit me - messy action is better than no action at all.

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]]> EP 013: Messy is Better Than Nothing Atlas Mecca 00:09:14 coach atlas, personal growth, dealing with hard days, love, personal success podcast, todays motivation, life coach, top podcast in 2025, top relationship coach, take action, waiting for things to be perfect, top relationship podcast, top marriage podcast, how to take action today, perspective, top podcast for relationship advice, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, top podcast about relationships, messy action true full 13 c2054bc7-6905-44d4-8e68-29caae5f34ca EP 012: Make the Damn Decision Already Indecision is a silent killer - lets talk about what needs to start happening.

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:07:29 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-012-make-the-damn-decision-already-QFz0YPYm Indecision is a silent killer - lets talk about what needs to start happening.

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]]> EP 012: Make the Damn Decision Already Atlas Mecca 00:19:34 goggins, how to fix a toxic relationship, guide to healthy relationships, relationship coach, relationship anniversary edition, how to be a better partner, podcast about love, podcast to help me understand my partner, dating, coach atlas, becoming love rich, how to argue better, atlas mecca, personal growth, relationships, how to love better, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to be a safe partner, how to improve my relationship, how to build trust in my relationship, how to build a lasting relationship, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, self help podcast, healthy love, loving relationship, how to improve my marriage, personal success podcast, social medias impact on relationships, love sense, mindset podcast, how to fix my relationship, marriage coaching, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, life coach, top podcast in 2025, top relationship coach, love podcast, how to communicate in my relationship, self love, how to be decisive in relationships, it starts with you, how to love my partner better, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, safety in relationships, lessons learned from long term relatonship, top relationship podcast, decisiveness, top marriage podcast, love bombing, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, perspective, how to make hard decisions, how to rebuild trust after infidelity, relationship advice for couples, how to speak to my partner in better ways, how to receive love, psychology of relationships, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, self-love, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, relationship goals, relationship counselling, inner healing, building trust in relationships, guide to a better relationships, podcast about secure attachment, how to create more love, top podcast about relationships, masculine feminine energy, trending relationship podcast, masculine feminine dynamic, how to handle conflict better in relationships, atlas, relationship healing, healing in relationship, relationship advice, best podcast for fixing my relationship, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 12 170831b1-9cae-4f4c-9bf5-046725be56cf EP 011: 3 Simple & Effective Tools for Handling Conflict Better Conflict can be difficult, but if it is resolved well, regardless of the difficulty, it can lead to lead to deepened connection and the overall resiliency of the relationship. Here are 3 tools I have used over the years that have helped Gabby and I navigate conflict better together. 

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]]> EP 011: 3 Simple & Effective Tools for Handling Conflict Better Atlas Mecca 00:23:05 how to fix a toxic relationship, guide to healthy relationships, relationship coach, relationship anniversary edition, conflict resolution skills, how to be a better partner, podcast about love, podcast to help me understand my partner, coach atlas, how to argue better, atlas mecca, relationships, how to love better, building a healthy relationship, marriage advice, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to be a safe partner, how to improve my relationship, attachment styles, how to build trust in my relationship, how to build a lasting relationship, relationship support, marriage, how to relate to my partner, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, loving relationship, how to improve my marriage, social medias impact on relationships, how to fix my relationship, marriage coaching, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, life coach, top podcast in 2025, top relationship coach, love podcast, how to communicate in my relationship, attachment theory, how to love my partner better, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, safety in relationships, lessons learned from long term relatonship, top relationship podcast, anxious attachment, top marriage podcast, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, avoidant attachment, how to rebuild trust after infidelity, relationship advice for couples, how to speak to my partner in better ways, how to receive love, psychology of relationships, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, relationship goals, relationship counselling, building trust in relationships, guide to a better relationships, podcast about secure attachment, how to create more love, top podcast about relationships, trending relationship podcast, how to handle conflict better in relationships, atlas, relationship healing, healing in relationship, relationship advice, best podcast for fixing my relationship, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 11 fc5c0826-2cce-4fe9-9a52-2d1887a5c282 EP 10: The Power of Secure Relationships (this blew my mind!) I think its fair to say that we would all enjoy being in a secure relationship; the intimacy, the closeness, the connection, the ease, peace, alignment, etc. The possibilities of a secure relationship are literally endless, and thats where I got curious - how far does that "endless opportunity" go? Turns out, pretty damn far. From personal exploration to postpartum depression to retirement to the greater good of society, secure relationships really do have an endless impact, and that is what we explore together in todays episode.

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]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:29:27 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-10-the-positive-and-negative-impacts-of-a-secure-relationship-bOpe154K I think its fair to say that we would all enjoy being in a secure relationship; the intimacy, the closeness, the connection, the ease, peace, alignment, etc. The possibilities of a secure relationship are literally endless, and thats where I got curious - how far does that "endless opportunity" go? Turns out, pretty damn far. From personal exploration to postpartum depression to retirement to the greater good of society, secure relationships really do have an endless impact, and that is what we explore together in todays episode.

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]]> EP 10: The Power of Secure Relationships (this blew my mind!) Atlas Mecca 00:20:36 how to fix a toxic relationship, guide to healthy relationships, relationship coach, relationship anniversary edition, how to be a better partner, podcast about love, coach atlas, gottman, becoming love rich, how to argue better, atlas mecca, relationships, how to love better, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to be a safe partner, how to improve my relationship, attachment styles, how to build trust in my relationship, esther perel, how to build a lasting relationship, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, healthy love, loving relationship, social medias impact on relationships, love sense, how to fix my relationship, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, terry real, top relationship coach, love podcast, how to communicate in my relationship, attachment theory, it starts with you, how to love my partner better, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, safety in relationships, lessons learned from long term relatonship, top relationship podcast, anxious attachment, love bombing, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, avoidant attachment, how to rebuild trust after infidelity, relationship advice for couples, how to speak to my partner in better ways, how to receive love, psychology of relationships, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, self-love, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, relationship goals, relationship counselling, sue johnson, building trust in relationships, guide to a better relationships, podcast about secure attachment, how to create more love, top podcast about relationships, masculine feminine energy, trending relationship podcast, masculine feminine dynamic, how to handle conflict better in relationships, relationship healing, healing in relationship, relationship advice, best podcast for fixing my relationship, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 10 845ca442-8179-4dc0-98d9-a8e66395edd3 EP 09: Fixing This Will Dramatically Improve Your Relationship In todays episode, we begin the conversation surrounding safety and trust in our relationships. Without a strong foundation of safety, build thru consistency in action based on who we say we are, our relationships will quickly (or slowly) deteriorate over time. So what can we do? How can we create this kind of environment? How do we even know if my partner feels safe? That they trust me? Where are our blindspots? How do we fill them? 

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]]> EP 09: Fixing This Will Dramatically Improve Your Relationship Atlas Mecca 00:24:29 how to fix a toxic relationship, guide to healthy relationships, how to be a better partner, podcast about love, podcast to help me understand my partner, boyfriend, coach atlas, how to argue better, atlas mecca, relationships, building a healthy relationship, marriage advice, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to be a safe partner, how to improve my relationship, how to build trust in my relationship, how to build a lasting relationship, relationship support, marriage, how to relate to my partner, loving relationship, girlfriend, how to fix my relationship, marriage coaching, relationship podcast, top podcast in 2025, love podcast, how to communicate in my relationship, how to love my partner better, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, safety in relationships, top relationship podcast, top marriage podcast, finding the one for me, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, how to rebuild trust after infidelity, how to speak to my partner in better ways, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, relationship goals, relationship counselling, building trust in relationships, guide to a better relationships, how to create more love, top podcast about relationships, trending relationship podcast, how to handle conflict better in relationships, atlas, healing in relationship, relationship advice, best podcast for fixing my relationship, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 9 a287e192-c192-43bd-aa04-5b35ec7f09ed Ep 08: How to Better Manage "Time" As A Couple Todays episode is a discussion about "time" and how to approach it more effectively as a couple. Together we get curious about what your current belief about time is, where that belief originated, how you manage time now vs.how you want to manage time, and then we finish the discussion with a couple strategies and tools to help alleviate conflict around time. Whether you're single or in a long standing relationship, this episode has helpful tips for everyone who is looking to better understand and manage "time."

 

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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-08-how-to-better-manage-time-as-a-couple-ybFeKAy5 Todays episode is a discussion about "time" and how to approach it more effectively as a couple. Together we get curious about what your current belief about time is, where that belief originated, how you manage time now vs.how you want to manage time, and then we finish the discussion with a couple strategies and tools to help alleviate conflict around time. Whether you're single or in a long standing relationship, this episode has helpful tips for everyone who is looking to better understand and manage "time."

 

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]]> Ep 08: How to Better Manage "Time" As A Couple Atlas Mecca 00:29:52 how to fix a toxic relationship, relationship coach, podcast about love, coach atlas, atlas mecca, relationships, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to improve my relationship, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, loving relationship, how to fix my relationship, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, life coach, top podcast in 2025, top relationship coach, love podcast, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, top relationship podcast, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, relationship advice for couples, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, self-love, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, top trending podcast about relationships in 2025, relationship goals, relationship counselling, top podcast about relationships, trending relationship podcast, relationship healing, healing in relationship, relationship advice, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 8 b4db202e-0a9f-4079-9f1d-ec1be4ff1c27 EP 07: Top 5 Lessons from 5 Years Together! Gabby and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary this past weekend! We had coffee in the morning together, then we went out hiking in the mountains, and then followed that up with a delicious dinner at an Italian-style restaurant. It was an amazing weekend overall, even on the slower Sunday we took together, and it all felt different than our past ones. It felt more... free from unspoken expectation, aligned on life, excited about what is still yet to come, and at ease about who we are and what we've accomplished. All of this got me thinking - if there were 5 major keys to being together for 5 years, what would they be?

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]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-07-top-5-lessons-from-5-years-together-Dh_OU9es Gabby and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary this past weekend! We had coffee in the morning together, then we went out hiking in the mountains, and then followed that up with a delicious dinner at an Italian-style restaurant. It was an amazing weekend overall, even on the slower Sunday we took together, and it all felt different than our past ones. It felt more... free from unspoken expectation, aligned on life, excited about what is still yet to come, and at ease about who we are and what we've accomplished. All of this got me thinking - if there were 5 major keys to being together for 5 years, what would they be?

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]]> EP 07: Top 5 Lessons from 5 Years Together! Atlas Mecca 00:38:09 how to fix a toxic relationship, relationship coach, relationship anniversary edition, how to be a better partner, becoming love rich, relationships, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, how to improve my relationship, how to build a lasting relationship, relationship support, create the love, how to relate to my partner, healthy love, loving relationship, how to fix my relationship, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, top relationship coach, love podcast, how to communicate in my relationship, how to love my partner better, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, lessons learned from long term relatonship, top relationship podcast, relationship expert, podcast about relationships, relationship advice for couples, how to speak to my partner in better ways, relationship success, top podcast for relationship advice, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, relationship goals, relationship counselling, how to create more love, top podcast about relationships, trending relationship podcast, masculine feminine dynamic, how to handle conflict better in relationships, relationship healing, healing in relationship, relationship advice, how to communicate better in relationships, how to relate true full 7 a1b31035-7674-425e-b9aa-724970762435 EP 06: Your Relationship Will Fail Without This A lot of what I experience with my clients, and what I also experienced in my earlier relationships, is a desire to eradicate conflict altogether. Even during the research for this episode, I came across a clip where the audience and the host's were surprised to hear that conflict isn't just important, but its actually necessary. Conflict has been given a bad rep, especially in intimate relationships, but without it, our relationships won't evolve, they won't grow, and they won't be able to sustain anything long-lasting. The solution? Learning how to fight better.

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  • Terry Real
  • Esther Perel

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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-06-your-relationship-will-fail-without-this-uM04uQ7C A lot of what I experience with my clients, and what I also experienced in my earlier relationships, is a desire to eradicate conflict altogether. Even during the research for this episode, I came across a clip where the audience and the host's were surprised to hear that conflict isn't just important, but its actually necessary. Conflict has been given a bad rep, especially in intimate relationships, but without it, our relationships won't evolve, they won't grow, and they won't be able to sustain anything long-lasting. The solution? Learning how to fight better.

Some of the other relational experts mentioned:

  • Terry Real
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]]> EP 06: Your Relationship Will Fail Without This Atlas Mecca 00:27:28 conflict resolution skills, how to argue better, relationships, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, esther perel, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, relationship podcast, terry real, love podcast, self love, relationship coaching, top relationship podcast, relationship expert, conflict management, how to speak to my partner in better ways, why is conflict so hard, how to fight better in relationships, relationship atlas, relationship goals, relationship counselling, masculine feminine energy, trending relationship podcast, how to handle conflict better in relationships, healing in relationship, relationship advice, how to communicate better in relationships true full 6 dff205d9-4452-4e5e-b117-b508f6fc5107 EP 05: 10 Tips for a Healthier, Happier Relationship I really enjoyed this episode because it reminded me of some of the many things that Gabby and I have taken on in an effort to grow, heal, and evolve together. My suggestion: take 1, 2, or 3 of these, and try them on for a couple weeks. Shift and mold them into what works best for your unique relationship. Be wary of trying all 10 at once - there is no rush here. Do your best to hold this closing perspective - we may lose some battles, but we will win the war, together. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 01:18:05 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-05-10-tips-for-a-healthier-happier-relationship-_BSYLrsV I really enjoyed this episode because it reminded me of some of the many things that Gabby and I have taken on in an effort to grow, heal, and evolve together. My suggestion: take 1, 2, or 3 of these, and try them on for a couple weeks. Shift and mold them into what works best for your unique relationship. Be wary of trying all 10 at once - there is no rush here. Do your best to hold this closing perspective - we may lose some battles, but we will win the war, together. 

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]]> EP 05: 10 Tips for a Healthier, Happier Relationship Atlas Mecca 00:29:59 how to fix a toxic relationship, relationship coach, coach atlas, atlas mecca, relationships, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, communication skills, how to improve my relationship, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, loving relationship, self improvement, how to fix my relationship, 10 tips for a better relationship, relationship podcast, life coach, self leadership, emotional intelligence, self love, it starts with you, how to love my partner better, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, top relationship podcast, relationship expert, relationship advice for couples, self-love, relationship atlas, relationship goals, relationship counselling, how to create more love, trending relationship podcast, atlas, healing in relationship, relationship advice, how to relate true full 5 86790786-75ff-41d3-9d6b-542beb600524 EP 04: Time for A New Approach to Freedom in Life and Relationships After some great discussions with Gabby (my partner) and another one with my client, I think it's time we have a discussion about Freedom. My opinion? Freedom is not choice - freedom is not some far off destination - freedom is not built into a million dollar salary -  and freedom is also not built into "the single life". Freedom is something different, something more accessible.

Freedom is not choice.

Freedom is choice's chosen.

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]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep04-freedom-bhUPk88s After some great discussions with Gabby (my partner) and another one with my client, I think it's time we have a discussion about Freedom. My opinion? Freedom is not choice - freedom is not some far off destination - freedom is not built into a million dollar salary -  and freedom is also not built into "the single life". Freedom is something different, something more accessible.

Freedom is not choice.

Freedom is choice's chosen.

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In todays podcast, I talk about the phrase, "Intention matters, but impact maters more." I give a couple different analogies to help the mind digest this concept deeper. I share stories about where I have fallen short on this and the impact that has had. I finish with sharing some seriously powerful perspectives that almost eradicate this concept altogether because they are more potent. And I provide language to support with shifting arguments from disharmony to repair.

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]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-03-but-that-wasnt-my-intention-uFriCnK1 Podcasts are incredible, and what helps them immensely is when people subscribe and rate them. This tells the algorithm to send it out to more people which in turn allows more people to access this kind of support. If you like this episode, please be sure to give it a rating and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes!

 

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In todays podcast, I talk about the phrase, "Intention matters, but impact maters more." I give a couple different analogies to help the mind digest this concept deeper. I share stories about where I have fallen short on this and the impact that has had. I finish with sharing some seriously powerful perspectives that almost eradicate this concept altogether because they are more potent. And I provide language to support with shifting arguments from disharmony to repair.

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]]> EP 03: "But that wasn't my intention!" Atlas Mecca 00:19:32 relationship coach, coach atlas, atlas mecca, relationships, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship communication, communication skills, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, healthy love, impact over intention, loving relationship, how to fix my relationship, relationship podcast, love podcast, it starts with you, toxic relationships, relationship coaching, top relationship podcast, relationship expert, relationship success, self-love, relationship atlas, relationship goals, relationship counselling, how to create more love, trending relationship podcast, healing in relationship, relationship advice, how to relate true full 3 6338035e-625c-411a-a3e5-91f97d29cc39 EP 02: Want to Argue Less? This episode is inspired by the incredible work of the Gottman's, leading experts in the relationship field. They coined the phrase, "Bids for Connection," a micro way or rather a micro opportunity to enhance and create more love and connection in our relationships. In this episode I talk all about the concept, how to start noticing these moments/opportunities, what happens when we don't take them on, and how to navigate when we do notice but are preoccupied with something else.

Love is often associated with a feeling, but I am sure we can all also agree that when our partner leans forward towards moments of connection, love also becomes an action.

Together, today, lets start prioritizing creating and responding to the micro moments so our love tanks are way more full!

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]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 22:45:44 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-02-want-to-argue-less-pVBdxc4h This episode is inspired by the incredible work of the Gottman's, leading experts in the relationship field. They coined the phrase, "Bids for Connection," a micro way or rather a micro opportunity to enhance and create more love and connection in our relationships. In this episode I talk all about the concept, how to start noticing these moments/opportunities, what happens when we don't take them on, and how to navigate when we do notice but are preoccupied with something else.

Love is often associated with a feeling, but I am sure we can all also agree that when our partner leans forward towards moments of connection, love also becomes an action.

Together, today, lets start prioritizing creating and responding to the micro moments so our love tanks are way more full!

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]]> EP 02: Want to Argue Less? Atlas Mecca 00:18:09 relationship coach, bids for connection, coach atlas, becoming love rich, atlas mecca, personal growth, love, building a healthy relationship, healthy relationships, relationship support, how to relate to my partner, healthy love, self improvement, how to fix my relationship, self leadership, bonding, relationship coaching, love bombing, relationship expert, perspective, relationship success, self-love, relationship atlas, relationship goals, relationship counselling, inner healing, how to create more love, relationship healing, relationship advice, how to relate true full 2 2b596450-7bf6-423a-8223-03d1e3967886 EP 01: Welcome + Topic One Now, lets begin.

Welcome to the very first page of your Relationship Atlas! In this episode I begin by sharing why I made this podcast, who its for, what I hope to achieve by shifting to this audio platform, and what you can expect from me. From there, I transition into discussing the impact social platforms/social trends are having on our ability to relate both to ourselves and our partners. As we move towards the end, the discussion shifts into a small nervous system awareness practice + my perspective so far as to how to work WITH the trends rather than letting them be the sole source of learning.

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]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 20:24:21 +0000 atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca) https://relationshipatlas.simplecast.com/episodes/ep01-p75kE5s1 Now, lets begin.

Welcome to the very first page of your Relationship Atlas! In this episode I begin by sharing why I made this podcast, who its for, what I hope to achieve by shifting to this audio platform, and what you can expect from me. From there, I transition into discussing the impact social platforms/social trends are having on our ability to relate both to ourselves and our partners. As we move towards the end, the discussion shifts into a small nervous system awareness practice + my perspective so far as to how to work WITH the trends rather than letting them be the sole source of learning.

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