In today’s episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, hosts Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros draw from years of real-world experience coaching couples, hosting live events, and guiding individuals through relationship challenges. They center on a truth that often goes unspoken. Men’s struggles do not happen in isolation. This brief, impactful conversation is for conscious couples and singles who want deeper connection, stronger communication, and relationships that feel emotionally safe.

Rooted in lived experience, the episode explores how men’s mental health, vulnerability, and internal pressure quietly shape trust, intimacy, and partnership. Press play, listen closely, and let this conversation shift how you relate to the people you love.

Show notes:
(2:02) The missing male role model problem
(4:41) Mental health stats men avoid sharing
(7:14) Why men struggle with vulnerability
(8:55) Pushing too hard leads to a breakdown
(11:43) Simple language that creates connection
(14:33) Why men want deeper conversations
(17:50) How self-awareness shapes intimacy
(19:09) Outro

Digital Asset:
The Top 3 Things Men Struggle With in Their Relationship

Learn more about:
Books for Babes gives children hope and possibility by putting meaningful stories in their hands. When we give a book, we give a future – GoFundMe donation link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025

The “Next Level Hope Foundation” creates meaningful experiences for kids growing up without a father figure and builds a positive, supportive community around them.
To support this event, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7f

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🎁 Book Your First Free Relationship Talk Coaching Session:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03

📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #55 on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "Men's Struggles Don't Happen in Isolation" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dpYMytLxQum-vc0N4UXb4w#/registration

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Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this episode, they challenge the idea that love alone makes a relationship work. This conversation is for conscious couples and singles who feel stuck in repeating patterns or carrying more emotional weight than they should. It points to the unseen factor that shapes trust, safety, and lasting connection, without spelling it out.

If you want a relationship that feels grounded, steady, and real, this episode will shift how you think about love and responsibility. Press play and decide how you show up in love.

Show notes:
(2:05) Getting off relationship autopilot
(3:24) Why self-improvement matters first
(5:19) What conscientiousness really means
(9:32) Four pillars of conscientiousness
(12:48) Emotional maturity Vs. Age
(15:06) Why low conscientiousness hurts love
(19:24) Sleep, empathy, and responsibility
(23:52) How to address partner behavior
(26:05) Who you would bet on long-term
(31:29) Outro

Learn more about:
Books for Babes gives children hope and possibility by putting meaningful stories in their hands. When we give a book, we give a future – GoFundMe donation link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025

The “Next Level Hope Foundation” creates meaningful experiences for kids growing up without a father figure and builds a positive, supportive community around them.
To support this event, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7f

_____________________________

🎁 Book Your First Free Relationship Talk Coaching Session:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03

📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #54 on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "The Top 3 Things Men Struggle With in Their Relationship" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dpYMytLxQum-vc0N4UXb4w#/registration

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Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith: @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros: @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Do you ever feel pulled between family expectations and the relationship you’re trying to build? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan talk about what happens when couples stop following old family rules and start choosing what truly supports love, growth, and emotional safety. You’ll learn how “old world” patterns keep partners stuck, why the holidays trigger so much stress, and how stepping into a “new world” together can strengthen communication, alignment, and connection.

With simple relationship frameworks and real client breakthroughs, this conversation shows you how to break generational cycles, create healthier traditions, and build a partnership that feels true to who you are becoming.

Show notes:
(2:44) Creating your own rule book
(4:10) Old world Vs. New world
(7:20) Butterfly metaphor for growth
(10:08) Family roles that shape us
(14:15) Choosing aligned traditions together
(22:16) Honest partnership conversations
(26:36) Books for Babes impact
(30:37) Outro

Digital Assets:
1. Alan, Emilia & Tucker 2019
2. The Growth Journey
3. Dysfunctional Family Roles
4. Family Roles - Dysfunctional to Functional

Learn more about:
Books for Babes gives children hope and possibility by putting meaningful stories in their hands. When we give a book, we give a future – GoFundMe donation link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025

The “Next Level Hope Foundation” creates meaningful experiences for kids growing up without a father figure and builds a positive, supportive community around them.
To support this event, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7f

_____________________________

🎁 Book Your First Free Relationship Talk Coaching Session:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03

📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #54 on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "The Top 3 Things Men Struggle With in Their Relationship" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dpYMytLxQum-vc0N4UXb4w#/registration

____________________________

Follow us on Instagram:
Emilia Smith: @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros: @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!