Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan! In this episode, The Power of WE: Building Relationships that Transform the World, Dr. Jill sits down with relationship and executive coach Krista Van Derveer to explore how deep connection, vulnerability, and personal growth can transform not only your relationships but also your health and overall life success.

Discover the primal need for connection and why many people—especially high-achievers—struggle to maintain authenticity while nurturing relationships. Learn how relational healing can positively impact physical health, including autoimmune conditions, and why balancing professional success with personal fulfillment requires vulnerability and intentional energy.

Krista shares her proven framework for building extraordinary partnerships, from the 24 Relationship Agreements she co-created with her husband to the practice of “repairing abundantly” for stronger bonds. Whether you’re navigating a new relationship or deepening a long-term one, you’ll gain actionable tips for creating a purpose-driven partnership that fuels intimacy, impact, and sustainable success.

🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:

① The Need for Connection: 👉 The hosts discuss how the primal need for connection often leads to compromising one's truth to maintain relationships. 👉 They highlight the gender differences in communication and the evolutionary aspects of masculine and feminine energies.

② Relationships and Health: 👉 The conversation touches on how relational healing can affect physical health, particularly in functional medicine. 👉 The link between dissatisfaction in relationships and health issues like autoimmunity is explored.

③ Balancing Success and Personal Life: 👉 The challenges women face in translating professional success into personal relationship success are discussed. 👉 The importance of vulnerability and bringing different energies to personal relationships is emphasized.

④ Personal Growth and Relationship Dynamics: 👉 The hosts share insights on the importance of personal growth and having explicit agreements in relationships. 👉 They discuss the concept of "repairing abundantly" in relationships to strengthen bonds.

⑤ Practical Tips for Extraordinary Relationships: 👉 Practical advice is given on how to start conversations about relationship dynamics, whether in new or long-term relationships. 👉 The episode concludes with encouragement to strive for extraordinary relationships and the hard work it entails.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 📌Connection is fundamental to human experience and impacts both personal satisfaction and health. 📌Success in business does not automatically translate to success in personal relationships; vulnerability and different energies are required. 📌Personal growth and explicit agreements are crucial for healthy relationship dynamics. 📌Repairing relationships abundantly can lead to stronger bonds.

👨‍⚕️ Krista Van Derveer Krista Van Derveer is a relationship and executive coach who helps high-achievers create the kind of partnership that elevates every area of life—from intimacy to impact. With over two decades of experience, she’s guided founders, creatives, and changemakers to thrive in both love and leadership. A fierce advocate for relational health, Krista believes our relationships are the foundation of our deepest fulfillment and most sustainable success—both personally and professionally.

Alongside her husband, she co-created 24 Relationship Agreements that became the foundation of their vows, their partnership, and the ability to build four companies, one of them ranked among the fastest growing companies in the US. Together, they now teach ambitious individuals and couples how to build purpose-driven relationships through coaching, digital programs, and their podcast, The Art of We.

🔗 Learn more about Krista Van Derveer: https://kristavanderveer.com

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