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Honey, We Need to Chat

Honey, We Need to Chat

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Honey, We Need to Chat is the podcast for couples who want to fight less, connect more, and actually enjoy talking again. We’re Amy and Blair, a real-life couple sharing honest conversations, relatable stories, and practical tools to help you navigate conflict, deepen communication, and build a relationship that feels good, not just looks good. We dive into wild Reddit threads, expert interviews, real-life coaching, and hard-earned lessons, offering fresh insights and actionable steps you can use today! Because when communication dies, bad things happen. So... let’s chat!Honey, We Need to Chat Relationships Social Sciences
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  • 56. Why Can't I Just Say It Right? How to Fix Clumsy Communication in Your Relationship
    Jul 14 2025

    Ever find yourself saying, "That's not what I meant!" after a conversation spirals out of control? Or maybe your partner’s words always seem to come out wrong, sparking frustration instead of connection.

    In this practical episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, we're tackling how to overcome clumsy communication, decode mixed messages, and finally say what you mean, clearly and constructively.

    From navigating nervous system reactions and emotional overwhelm to mastering practical conversation starters, you’ll gain the tools you need to break unhealthy communication patterns and rebuild clarity and intimacy.

    Perfect for anyone exhausted by misunderstanding, miscommunication, or constant relationship tension.

    In this episode, learn how to:

    • Understand why your nervous system sabotages clear communication

      • Practise simple scripts to clarify your intentions and soften tough conversations
      • Move past defensiveness and assumptions for better understanding

    • ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Clarity Session with Amy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    42 mins
  • 55. How to Navigate Painful Conversations in Relationships
    Jul 7 2025

    Struggling with blunt comments, sarcastic jabs, or misunderstood intentions in your relationship?

    This episode of Honey, We Need to Chat cuts straight to practical tools and honest insights to decode hidden messages, manage emotional triggers, and navigate tough conversations effectively.

    Break negative patterns and reconnect with your partner. Perfect for couples ready for clear, constructive communication.


    ✨ In this episode:

    • How emotional triggers affect your reactions

    • Tips to decode hidden meanings behind harsh words

    • Tools to break negative communication cycles


    ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Clarity Session with Amy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    📺 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    📥 Get free tools + coaching support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠honeyweneedtochat.com⁠⁠


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    49 mins
  • 54: Mental Load from the Other Side: What the “Receiver” is Really Thinking | REDDIT STORIES
    Jun 30 2025

    In this eye-opening episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, Amy and Blair dive deep into the other side of the mental load conversation, exploring what it might feel like to be the partner on the receiving end, from real life stories.


    Are they really ignoring the invisible labour… or just overwhelmed in their own way?


    Featuring real Reddit stories and brutally honest forum comments, this episode unpacks emotional labour, communication breakdowns, unspoken contracts, resentment, parenting stress, and gender dynamics in relationships.
    Whether you're the one carrying the mental load or the one being asked to step up, this episode will stretch your understanding and help you navigate these tensions with more curiosity, compassion, and clarity.

    📌 Topics Covered:
    • What is mental load, really?
    • Why your partner might shut down or seem defensive
    • The myth of 50/50 mental labour
    • “Optional martyrdom” and emotional overfunctioning
    • How to build mental load literacy in your relationship

    🔁 Don’t forget to listen to our original episode on Mental Load for foundational context!




    ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Clarity Session with Amy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    📺 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    📥 Get free tools + coaching support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠honeyweneedtochat.com⁠⁠


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    45 mins

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