Connection doesn’t usually snap. It fades.

In this episode, recorded on 2/22 — a day symbolizing partnership and alignment — I share a simple ribbon exercise I did with my kids at the dinner table. What happened in real time explained so much about relationships, parenting, emotional availability…and the slow unraveling that can happen when we stop truly showing up.

We talk about:

• Why connection fades over time • The difference between healthy space and painful distance • Emotional misattunement (and how you can feel it) • How my marriage slowly unraveled — without one dramatic breaking point • Emotional availability and “learning to swim” • Repair in relationships (especially with kids) • When to loosen the string, when to tighten it, and when to cut it • The subtle ways we abandon ourselves — not just in pain, but in our dreams

Disconnection rarely comes from one explosive moment. It happens in micro-moments — distraction, unresolved tension, repeated unmet needs, and emotional avoidance.

And the most important connection you’ll ever hold?

The one with yourself.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or like something is “off” in a relationship… this episode will help you understand what’s really happening — and how to begin reconnecting.

0:00 – Connection doesn’t snap — it fades 2:10 – 2/22 energy + feeling “off” 6:20 – The ribbon experiment with my kids 12:45 – The moment the string dropped 16:30 – How my marriage slowly unraveled 24:40 – “Present but not present” 29:30 – Emotional availability: learning to swim 36:10 – Healthy slack vs painful distance 41:30 – Repair, boundaries, and when to cut the cord 47:10 – The ways we abandon ourselves 54:10 – Picking up the thread again 58:30 – Reflection + this week’s invitation

If this resonated, share it with someone you want to stay connected to.

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