About Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin: Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, M.S., LCPC is a marriage therapist, Imago Relationship Therapy expert, and founder of The Marriage Restoration Project. With nearly two decades of experience, he specializes in helping couples, families, executives, and teams repair and transform high-stakes relationships through his proprietary Relationship & Repair Intelligence™ (RQI) framework. Known for turning breakdowns into breakthroughs, he guides clients from reactivity and conflict toward curiosity, connection, and deep trust. Whether working with couples on the brink of divorce or leadership teams in distress, Rabbi Slatkin brings clarity, compassion, and practical tools to foster lasting repair. He also consults with organizations seeking to improve psychological safety, communication, and culture.

In this episode, Brian and Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin discuss:

• Navigating marriage and relationship challenges while managing caregiving responsibilities
• How past emotional wounds affect present-day communication in relationships
• The importance of intentional self-care within high-stress family dynamics
• Tools and strategies to restore and strengthen emotional connections in couples

Key Takeaways:

• Many relationship conflicts are intensified not by the present moment but by unresolved emotional wounds from childhood, making it essential for each partner to become aware of their triggers and how they project them onto their spouse.
• Instead of relying solely on slow-moving weekly counseling, couples in high-stress or crisis—like those in the sandwich generation—can benefit from immersive two-day intensives that offer rapid communication tools and emotional reconnection.
• Even amidst overwhelming responsibilities, setting aside just ten undistracted minutes per day with each child can foster emotional security and prevent them from internalizing the household’s adult stress and tension.
• Learning to pause and emotionally regulate before engaging with loved ones—especially after a stressful day—can dramatically reduce reactive behavior and create more intentional, calm, and loving family interactions.

"Your marriage is what’s going to give you the strength to your modeling for your children a healthy relationship." — Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin

Connect with Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin:

Website: https://themarriagerestorationproject.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rabbishlomoslatkin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themarriagerestorationproject/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarriagerestorationproject/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagerestorationproject/

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About Katharine Giovanni: Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author, international speaker, and Transformation Mentor with over two decades of experience. She specializes in intuitive development, emotional healing, and forgiveness, helping individuals release guilt, shame, and long-held emotional patterns.

Before stepping into this work, Katharine was a recognized pioneer in the global concierge industry. She authored The Concierge Manual, trained professionals around the world, and worked with several Fortune 500 companies. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News Nightline, MTV, Time, Forbes, and The New York Times, and she has appeared on over 120 podcasts globally.

She’s handled VIP clients, cosmic insights, and everything in between. Sometimes at the same time.

In this episode, Brian and Katharine Giovanni discuss:

• Navigating complex emotions while caring for aging parents and raising children
• The psychological burden and long-term impact of unresolved family trauma
• Understanding and practicing forgiveness for personal emotional freedom
• Emotional energy and its influence on mental and physical health

Key Takeaways:

• Katharine’s forgiveness system offers a practical, step-by-step method to process emotional pain privately by listing people to forgive, ranking their emotional weight, and addressing each one gradually to create space for healing.
• Forgiveness is reframed not as reconciliation or approval, but as a personal decision to evict painful memories and people from your mental space so they no longer drain your energy.
• Even in cases of trauma where direct forgiveness feels impossible, emotional relief can begin by forgiving the energy around people, objects, or environments tied to the memory.
• Letting go of emotional residue, even without forgetting or interacting with those involved, can significantly reduce stress, improve well-being, and unlock the ability to move forward in life.

"Forgiveness for me is very simple—I want you out of my head, and I want to live my life again with you, not in my head." — Katharine Giovanni

Connect with Katharine Giovanni:

Website: https://www.katharinegiovanni.com

Book: The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Path-Forgiveness-Unlocking-Power/dp/1931109265

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni

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About Len Hayduchok: Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner™ with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, where he delivers comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals approaching or living in retirement. A graduate of both the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary, Len combines financial expertise with a values-driven approach. With advanced training in securities and life insurance, he is deeply committed to acting in his clients’ best interests. Beyond his advisory work, Len is passionate about education, regularly providing resources and guidance on a wide range of retirement-related topics to both clients and the broader community.

In this episode, Brian and Len Hayduchok discuss:

• Caregiving identity dynamics
• The emotional and financial strain of elder care
• Disruption of personal fulfillment and purpose
• Navigating family roles and relationship boundaries

Key Takeaways:

• When adult children begin to see themselves as caregivers rather than sons or daughters, it creates emotional and relational dysfunction that undermines both their well-being and their connection with their parents.
• Accepting that you cannot be the sole provider of care—physically or financially—allows you to prioritize more critical roles in your life, such as being present for your children or sustaining your career, without living under the weight of guilt.
• Utilizing available resources like Medicaid and redefining what “support” really means can help families avoid devastating financial sacrifices while still honoring and caring for aging parents in meaningful ways.
• True peace and lasting fulfillment are found not in over-functioning for others but in aligning your actions with a deeper identity rooted in love, purpose, and acceptance of your human limitations.

"What we do doesn't define us, but the more we do something, the more we become that person who does that thing." — Len Hayduchok

Connect with Len Hayduchok:

Website: https://maxamazing.com/ & https://dedicatedfinancial.com/

Show: MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maxamazing-your-retirement-with-len-hayduchok/id1702480610

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedicatedfinancialservices/

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