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The Jayson Gaddis Podcast
Hosted by Jayson Gaddis · EN
The Jayson Gaddis Podcast explores marriage, fatherhood, spirituality, and emotional and relational leadership. Hosted by Founder, high performance coach, and author Jayson Gaddis, who has spent 20+ years helping people transform their most important relationships.
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Good Couples Work Does This - Jayson Gaddis - 560
3d ago00:09:14Tap to summarizeHow do you know if couples work is actually working? Jayson breaks down what good couples therapy should feel like and the signs you are making real progress. He explains why you need to advocate for yourself as a client, the two directions effective work should move in, and why you should be getting somewhere over time. If you are in therapy and wondering if it is helping, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:29 - How do you know that couples therapy is working?2:51 - Advocate for yourself as a therapy client5:08 - The two directions couples work should go6:24 - You should be getting somewhere in therapyLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →Deep Listeners vs Shallow Listeners - Jayson Gaddis - 559
1w ago00:12:37Tap to summarizeWhat separates a deep listener from a shallow one? Jayson breaks down why most people are not actually listening and how the lack of real curiosity shows up in conversations. He explains why follow up questions matter, what it means to ask real questions, and how losing curiosity in your relationship creates distance. He also challenges you to go deeper with the people in your life if you want real connection. If you want to become someone people feel truly heard by, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:09 The difference between good listeners and bad listeners1:27 People don't know how to ask followup questions5:12 Asking real questions8:07 Don't lose your curiosity in marriage11:00 Challenge yourself to go deeper with peopleLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →Changing Your Wife to Get What You Want - Jayson Gaddis - 558
Apr 700:13:44Tap to summarizeWhy does trying to change your partner backfire? Jayson breaks down what happens when you try to get your wife to change when she does not want to, and how unmet expectations turn into resentment. He explains the arrogance behind trying to shape your partner, why behavior change requests often miss the point, and what it actually means to love someone as they are. If you keep pushing for change and not getting it, this episode is for you.Timestamps:2:53 - Trying to change a partner who doesn’t want to change5:44 - Resentment from unmet expectations8:49 - the arrogance of trying to change your partner10:09 - Stop making behaviour change requests11:44 - Trying to change someone is not loving themLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →Feelings Are Key to Great Partnerships - Jayson Gaddis - 557
Mar 3100:11:41Tap to summarizeWhy are feelings so essential for a strong partnership? Jayson explains how emotions are at the center of secure relationships and where therapy can fall short. He explores how to handle your child’s emotions, the feelings men are often taught to suppress, and what it takes to express yourself in a healthy way. If you want deeper connection in your relationships, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:35 - emotions are essential for secure relationships2:17 - the limitations of therapy5:45 - fielding your kid’s emotions6:55 - feelings men aren’t allowed to feel9:26 - learning to express your feelings appropriatelyLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →How to De-Escalate Someone Immediately - Jayson Gaddis - 556
Mar 2400:11:30Tap to summarizeHow do you de escalate someone in the moment without making things worse? Jayson breaks down how to calm someone down quickly by staying regulated, entering their world, and validating what is real for them. He explains why trying to fix or win backfires, what it means to take ownership when needed, and why none of this works if you are not being genuine. If you find yourself dealing with big emotions in others and want a better way to respond, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:50 - how to de-escalate quickly2:39 - don’t get disregulated3:41 - enter their world4:58 - validate and own8:19 - you have to be genuineLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →I Don’t Want to Feel - Jayson Gaddis - 555
Mar 1000:14:40Tap to summarizeWhy do so many of us avoid our feelings until they force their way out? Jayson shares his own experience with not wanting to feel and the cost of suppressing emotions. He explores the temptation to medicate symptoms without addressing the root cause, why people hold it together in public only to explode at home, and how the people closest to us can help reveal our deepest triggers. If you are tired of stuffing your emotions or afraid of what might happen if you let them surface, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:30 - Jayson’s experience with avoiding emotions6:40 - Medicating without addressing the root cause8:04 - Why people wait to explode at home12:58 - Other people can help us identify our triggersLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →My Role as Husband and Father - Jayson Gaddis - 554
Mar 300:14:11Tap to summarizeJayson reflects on his role as a husband and father and the responsibility he once resisted. Why do some men pull back from commitment or shy away from the weight of leadership at home? He explores how primary relationships can become a spiritual path, what it means to surrender to fatherhood, and why time with your children reveals who you really are. This episode is an honest look at growth through partnership, parenting, and showing up when it would be easier not to.Timestamps:0:13 - Why Jayson didn’t want responsibility3:22 - Primary relationships as a spiritual path6:48 - Surrendering to fatherhood9:42 - When dads shy away from time with kidsLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →The State of the World - Jayson Gaddis - 553
Feb 2400:12:11Tap to summarizeWhat kind of world are we creating right now?Jayson talks about the men in power and what they are modeling for our sons. He asks what happens when a culture loses its moral center. He makes the case that you cannot act like a jerk out there and expect peace at home. If you want change, start in your house. Start with how you show up.Timestamps:0:30 - What men in power are modeling for our sons1:56 - Losing our national moral compass7:00 - You can’t have a good home life while acting like an asshole9:29 - Real change starts in the homeLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →The Courage to Be Oneself - Jayson Gaddis - 552
Jan 2800:15:53Tap to summarizeJayson explores what it really takes to be yourself in relationship and in life. Why does hiding who you are come at such a high cost? What kind of courage does it take to live authentically, and why do intimate relationships often force an awakening to your true self?Timestamps:0:35 - The courage to be oneself3:00 - You can’t be fulfilled when you hide who you really are8:13 - Awakening to who you really are through your intimate relationships13:43 - Jayson’s newsletterLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →Does the Masculine-Feminine Frame Work? - Jayson Gaddis - 551
Dec 3000:15:13Tap to summarizeJayson examines why the masculine feminine framework often creates more problems than it solves. How can this framing be harmful for men? Why does trying to change your partner keep people stuck? What role does attachment play in relationship dynamics, and what is a better way to understand gender issues altogether? Jayson also reflects on his own experience with this framework and offers a more grounded perspective.Timestamps:2:12 - How the masculine-feminine frame can be bad for men3:57 - The trap of trying to change your partner6:09 - The importance of understanding attachment8:53 - A better framing11:11 - Social determinants of gender issues12:19 - Jayson’s experience with the masculine-feminine frameLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
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