Barbara Stevens - Breakups, Separations, Divorce, Self Help, Healing, Survi
Barbara Stevens
#108 How To Have An Honest Relationship with Robert Kandell
#108 How To Have An Honest Relationship with Robert Kandell
#108 How To Have An Honest Relationship with Robert Kandell
Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Learn how Robert Kandell found self-validation and built honest relationships after a breakup on the Breakup Recovery Podcast.
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Barbara Stevens - Breakups, Separations, Divorce, Self Help, Healing, Survi
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Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Robert Kandell's Journey to Honest Relationships: Lessons from Breakup Recovery
The basis of a successful relationship is honesty and truth and feeling safe in telling that person exactly.
What happens when you turn inward instead of seeking validation from others after a breakup? In this episode of the Breakup Recovery Podcast, Robert Kandell shares his deeply personal story of navigating the aftermath of a breakup and finding his way to honest relationships. As a writer, teacher, podcast host, and coach, Robert has spent years helping people build genuine connections through workshops, lectures, and live events. But his journey wasn't always smooth sailing.
After a tough breakup, Robert embarked on a four-month period of celibacy, choosing to focus on himself rather than jumping into another relationship. This time alone led him to realize that he had been constantly seeking validation from his partners. He discovered that true self-esteem comes from within, built through actions that make you feel good about yourself. For Robert, this meant hitting the gym, working with a personal trainer, and even quitting sugar.
One of the most striking points Robert makes is about the 'cancer' of withholding the truth in our relationships. He believes that many of us are conditioned to lie or soothe others' egos instead of being honest. Through his own experiences, he emphasizes the importance of honest communication and how it can transform relationships. Robert also touches on the concept of 'tough love' and why it's crucial to reveal your true self to your partner.
He argues that honesty breeds more honesty, creating a deeply fulfilling relationship. If you're tired of mediocre relationships and want to learn how to communicate more honestly with your partner, this episode offers valuable lessons. Robert's insights are not just theoretical; they're drawn from his own life and the lives of those he's helped. Tune in to hear how you can start building more honest and successful relationships.