The Relationship Podcast - There has to be an I before We!
Welcome to The Paradox of Change, where three experienced therapists guide you through the essential truth:
I B4We - You have to have a relationship with yourself before you can have a relationship with others!
We believe in understanding your needs, boundaries, and capacity for connection - because the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself.
Meet Your Guides:
Elliot Burgess - Individual therapist specializing in men's mental health and the foundational "I" work that transforms all relationships
Lottie Passell-Syms - Sex and intimacy specialist dedicated to couples therapy, helping partners navigate the "We" journey through deeper connection and authentic communication and better sex.
Fi Sclif - Individual therapy and growth coaching focusing on mindset, money, and marketing
What You'll Discover:
• How self-discovery leads to relationship mastery
• Lottie's proven couples therapy techniques for rebuilding intimacy and trust
• Practical tools for infidelity recovery, trauma healing, and authentic communication
• Insights into masculinity, femininity, and identity development
• Strategies for navigating divorce, dating after trauma, and co-parenting
• Real conversations about narcissistic abuse recovery and neurodiversity in relationships
Our Philosophy:
Inspired by Carl Rogers' wisdom: "When a client accepts themselves as they are, the curious paradox is that they then change." Whether you're working on yourself individually or as a couple, transformation starts within - heal your relationship with yourself, and watch every other relationship in your life flourish.
Content You Can Expect:
• Deep-dive conversations with mental health experts
• Individual growth episodes ("The I Series") with Elliot, Fi & Lottie
• Couples-focused content ("The We Series") with Lottie's expertise
• "I B4We Deep Dives" - All three tackling complex topics together
• Real stories of resilience and recovery
• Practical tools you can use immediately
Whether you're single and working on yourself, in a relationship needing guidance, or navigating life transitions, we're here as your collaborative guides, not distant experts, but fellow travelers who've walked these paths.
New episodes every two weeks “|” 26+ episodes available now!
Subscribe and join our community of people choosing accountability and growth!
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The Relationship Podcast - There has to be an I before We!
From Courage to Confidence: Lessons from 2024 on Therapy, Coaching, and Growth
“Change doesn’t happen unless you make it happen.”
In this special year-end episode of The Paradox of Change podcast, Elliot, Lottie, and Fi reflect on the transformative journey of 2024, sharing personal stories, professional breakthroughs, and key lessons from their work in therapy, coaching, and business. From Fee’s leap into entrepreneurship and Lottie’s work as a sex and relationship therapist to Elliot’s insights into health and well-being, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for therapists, coaches, and anyone passionate about personal growth.
The episode also explores the themes of courage, confidence, and authenticity, diving into the challenges of marketing as a therapist, the mindset shifts required for success, and the launch of The Playbook—a comprehensive guide blending coaching and counseling techniques. Looking ahead to 2025, the hosts discuss their aspirations for the podcast, including featuring high-energy guests, client stories, and expanding their impact.
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https://www.instagram.com/fifisclif/
Takeaways
Embrace change as a necessary part of growth.
Mindset is crucial for success in therapy and business.
SEO Chapter Titles:
00:00 - Welcome to The Paradox of Change Podcast
01:05 - Introducing the Hosts: Fee, Lottie, and Elliot
03:58 - Fee’s Year of Courage: Quitting a 14-Year Career for Coaching
06:10 - Mindset, Money, and Marketing: Shifting Therapist Perspectives
10:05 - Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen and Celebrating Wins
15:03 - Lottie’s Journey: From Counsellor to Sex and Relationship Therapist
19:52 - The Playbook Launch: Bridging Coaching and Counselling
24:54 - Health as Wealth: Lessons Learned from 2024
30:08 - Looking Ahead: Aspirations for 2025 and POC Guests
39:06 - Authenticity in Therapy and Business: Embracing the Imperfect
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