New love is easy, staying in love is hard work (believe me!) Today, my homie, Dr. Nicole LePera is joining me for a relationship dive into the complexities that lead to 70% of couples never seeing their 1 year anniversary. Falling in love is a thrilling ride, but what happens when the adrenaline fades and reality sets in? That's where the majority of relationships hit a snag. Does your relationship feel more like a roller coaster than a peaceful journey? As fun as roller coasters are in the amusement park, you may be addicted to the highs and lows of toxic love, and that’s not fun or healthy in your grown up relationships. In this two-part episode, Dr. LePera shares valuable tips to help you identify if you're in an incompatible relationship and how to navigate through the emotional minefield. We also discuss why change can be as challenging as squeezing into skinny jeans after Thanksgiving dinner, and how to handle your emotional responses in a healthier way. “To make sure that our needs are met in a relationship, we have to be really clear on what they are and we have to be really clear on what we want…” -Nicole LePera If you're struggling with your relationship or just want to understand love better, this episode is a must-watch. So, hit that play button and make sure you catch part two with Nicole LePera Check out Nicole’s latest book, How to Be the Love You Seek: https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-You-Seek-Relationships/dp/0063267748  Follow Nicole LePera: Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHolisticPsychologist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/  Follow Me Lisa Bilyeu:  Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu  Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu  SPONSORS: If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission. Try Audible FREE for 30 days! Just visit https://adbl.co/3TLkgrD or text woi to 500-500. Go to https://bit.ly/ZocDocLisa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Post your job for free at https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI. That’s https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply. Give therapy a try, with BetterHelp! Visit https://bit.ly/BetterhelpWomen today to get 10% off your first month. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  *New episodes delivered ad-free *Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!  *Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly. *Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.  *Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.  *Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub.  *And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist  Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices