Skip this episode if you want to get right into the action. We create everyone’s character as well as the crew.Rules StuffWe’re playing as a crew of Shadows named the KnivesKate Jones plays a Spider named The ShushChelsea Millen plays a Lurk named The SquidRyan Branch is playing a Leech named Quad-A

Skip this episode if you want to get right into the action. We create everyone’s character as well as the crew. Rules Stuff We’re playing as a crew of Shadows named the Knives Kate Jones plays a Spider named The Shush Chelsea Millen plays a Lurk named The Squid Ryan Branch is playing a Leech named Quad-A

0: Character Creation

The Knives do a stealth mission to burgle a ghostly hermit. Haunted Hijinx, a must.

The Knives do a stealth mission to burgle a ghostly hermit. Haunted Hijinx, a must.

1: The Hopper’s Haunted Hovel Job (w/Ryan Branch)

Ryan Branch

The knives made it out of Hopper’s Haunted Hollow with arms full of loot, but some of those ill-gotten gains have come back to haunt. Will a spooky visitor claim Quad-A’s life? It is Special guest player Ryan Branch’s last episode…

The knives made it out of Hopper’s Haunted Hollow with arms full of loot, but some of those ill-gotten gains have come back to haunt. Will a spooky visitor claim Quad-A’s life? It is Special guest player Ryan Branch’s last episode…

2: The Tuxedo Ghost Job (w/ Ryan Branch)

Karen Twelves

The lost are plotting to make off with a huge shipment of abandoned stock from a defunct winery, will the Knives be able to snake the treasure? Find out how a score that starts as a plan to talk to a bartender turns into a deadly encounter with dangerous murderers!Joining us this week is Karen Twelves, author of Improv for Gamers and copy editor for Blades in the Dark!Support the show and get merch on PatreonHang out us and meet other fans on Facebook

The lost are plotting to make off with a huge shipment of abandoned stock from a defunct winery, will the Knives be able to snake the treasure? Find out how a score that starts as a plan to talk to a bartender turns into a deadly encounter with dangerous murderers! Joining us this week is Karen Twelves, author of Improv for Gamers and copy editor for Blades in the Dark! Support the show and get merch on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/359100?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> Hang out us and meet other fans on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/KnivesAtNight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>

3: The Kinclaith Job (w/ Karen Twelves)

After the job at the Kinclaith wine warehouse went south fast the Knives find themselves at war with The Lost. Join core cast members Kate Jones, Chelsea Millin and Brenden Calvert for another round of Blades with Author and improvisor Karen Twelves as they do their best to survive in a Coalridge that is rapidly filling with hostile forces. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3259436

After the job at the Kinclaith wine warehouse went south fast the Knives find themselves at war with The Lost. Join core cast members Kate Jones, Chelsea Millin and Brenden Calvert for another round of Blades with Author and improvisor Karen Twelves as they do their best to survive in a Coalridge that is rapidly filling with hostile forces. Support the show! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3259436" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3259436</a>

4: The House of Pain Job (w/ Karen Twelves)

The gang lets the dust settle after a quick war with the Lost, teaming up with Ulf Ironborn and his fledgling resistance to claim a toehold on the ladder to the top of the underworld.

The gang lets the dust settle after a quick war with the Lost, teaming up with Ulf Ironborn and his fledgling resistance to claim a toehold on the ladder to the top of the underworld.

5: The Ironborn Job (w/ Karen Twelves)

Joining us for this episode is the incredibly fun and wonderful comedian Amber Falter. The Knives are visited by the demonic presence of Quo’Toolhaz the Quotidian. The Squid and the Shush work with their new friend Meatball to follow a tip from Amansio the Deals Broker on how to kidnap an important Iruvian noblewoman to get an invitation to a black market auction.  TONS OF NEW MUSIC support us on patreon facebook and soundcloud slash knivesatnight and follow Kevin on Twitter @Kevin_Hundricks

Joining us for this episode is the incredibly fun and wonderful comedian Amber Falter. The Knives are visited by the demonic presence of Quo’Toolhaz the Quotidian. The Squid and the Shush work with their new friend Meatball to follow a tip from Amansio the Deals Broker on how to kidnap an important Iruvian noblewoman to get an invitation to a black market auction. TONS OF NEW MUSIC support us on patreon facebook and soundcloud slash knivesatnight and follow Kevin on Twitter @Kevin_Hundricks

6: The Lady Candra Job (w/ Amber Falter)

Amber Falter and Meatball’s second of two episodes. New villains emerge, and the Knives try to make off with all the loot from a black market auction.

Amber Falter and Meatball’s second of two episodes. New villains emerge, and the Knives try to make off with all the loot from a black market auction.

7: The Monarch Job (w/ Amber Falter)

Adal Rifai

Joining the Knives for a classic Train Robbing, special guest Adal Rifai plays a cutter by the name of Morrison, a real tough son of a horseman.

Joining the Knives for a classic Train Robbing, special guest Adal Rifai plays a cutter by the name of Morrison, a real tough son of a horseman.

8: The Horse Thesaurus Job (w/ Adal Rifai)

A dramatic showdown leaves the Knives in mortal peril fighting for their lives in a rail yard fight to the death.

A dramatic showdown leaves the Knives in mortal peril fighting for their lives in a rail yard fight to the death.

9: The Giggler Job (w/ The Core Cast)

An actual play podcast for Blades in the Dark as played by improvisers

The Knives execute a bit of slander and sabotage in this daring heist. Ghosts, goons, gold, and good disguises abound.

The Knives execute a bit of slander and sabotage in this daring heist. Ghosts, goons, gold, and good disguises abound.

10: The Press Job (w/ The Core Cast)

Emily Kardamis

The Knives decide to act on a tip from their new friend The Possum, burgling a mysterious artifact from a mysterious man who runs a mysterious museum called Ghostmoor’s Museum of the Unholy and the Divine.Also check out Podchaser.com and their new feature “The Feed” by using the code “Knives.” While you’re there maybe leave a review or add us to your playlist “best podcasts ever”

The Knives decide to act on a tip from their new friend The Possum, burgling a mysterious artifact from a mysterious man who runs a mysterious museum called Ghostmoor’s Museum of the Unholy and the Divine. Also check out <a href="http://Podchaser.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podchaser.com</a> and their new feature “The Feed” by using the code “Knives.” While you’re there maybe leave a review or add us to your playlist “best podcasts ever”

11: The Ghostmoor Job (w/ Emily Kardamis)

Slane’s forces are going to war with the Knives, openly threatening the lives of their Skovlander allies and assaulting their turf.  Can the Knives defend their friends? Find our guest Emily Kardamis on twitter @corruptedgem and tweet congratulations on moving to Chicago to take the next step in her career as an artist!Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitterAnd RememberPossum is for the People.

Slane’s forces are going to war with the Knives, openly threatening the lives of their Skovlander allies and assaulting their turf. Can the Knives defend their friends? Find our guest Emily Kardamis on twitter @corruptedgem and tweet congratulations on moving to Chicago to take the next step in her career as an artist! Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter And Remember Possum is for the People.

12: The Tar and Glitter Job (w/ Emily Kardamis)

Stuart Wellington

The Knives are cursed by a female occultist with a pointy hat and a cackly laugh into working with a mysterious ghost with a twisted past.Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter

The Knives are cursed by a female occultist with a pointy hat and a cackly laugh into working with a mysterious ghost with a twisted past. Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

13: The Carriage House Job (w/ Stuart Wellington)

Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Knives at Night! The Knives will try to survive their most harrowing night in Duskvol yet, Halloween! Find out if the Skovlanders will form a more perfect union, if the monarch will kill Slane, if the Wraiths will Off Belle Brogan, if the CCCR will rejuvenate the neighborhood  Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter

Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Knives at Night! The Knives will try to survive their most harrowing night in Duskvol yet, Halloween! Find out if the Skovlanders will form a more perfect union, if the monarch will kill Slane, if the Wraiths will Off Belle Brogan, if the CCCR will rejuvenate the neighborhood Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

14: The Leviathan Job (W/ Stuart Wellington)

Erik Tait

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt.  Let’s hear what happens!Erik Tait, one of the worlds foremost close up magicians joins us for this hi-jink laden episode where shifting loyalties and mischief abound. Check out our two new Patreon promotions, now through the end of the year design an NPC with Kevin when you sign up at any tier. Once we get to 10 patrons we are going to start live-streaming our recordings on twitch. Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter 

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt. Let’s hear what happens! Erik Tait, one of the worlds foremost close up magicians joins us for this hi-jink laden episode where shifting loyalties and mischief abound. Check out our two new Patreon promotions, now through the end of the year design an NPC with Kevin when you sign up at any tier. Once we get to 10 patrons we are going to start live-streaming our recordings on twitch. Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

15: The Pentacross Job (w/ Erik Tait)

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt.  Let’s hear what happens!Erik Tait, one of the worlds foremost close up magicians joins us for this bawdy episode full of intrigue and social manipulation. Enemies old and new plague the Knives as they fight to determine the future of Duskvol forever. Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter 

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt. Let’s hear what happens! Erik Tait, one of the worlds foremost close up magicians joins us for this bawdy episode full of intrigue and social manipulation. Enemies old and new plague the Knives as they fight to determine the future of Duskvol forever. Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

16: The Raphaello Job (W/ Erik Tait)

Lucy Ochoa

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt.  Let’s hear what happens!Lucy Ochoa joins the crew as Tick Tock, a savvy trader and smooth criminal.  The Knives get into a spot of bother with the unkind denizens of Lockport. Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter 

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt. Let’s hear what happens! Lucy Ochoa joins the crew as Tick Tock, a savvy trader and smooth criminal. The Knives get into a spot of bother with the unkind denizens of Lockport. Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

17: The Double Barrel Job (W/ Lucy Ochoa)

Back in episode 5 we talked about how there should be a Will Smith style plot recap rap for the show and Kevin can’t not overdo something. Evan Wamous played guitar on this old school Jam that catches you up through episode 15 on all of our most important plot points and some of our more important inside jokes.  NOTE FROM KEVIN: It’s important to note that while this is kind of a joke it’s not a parody. I love rap music and I really tried to do a good job. It’s an homage to some of my favorite old school rap lyricists like Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, and Will Smith.  I don’t presume to be as good as them but those are the shoulders on which this stands.Also reiterate thanks to our season 1 guestsRyan BranchKaren TwelvesEmily KardamisAdal RifaiStuart WellingtonAmber Falter  Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter 

Back in episode 5 we talked about how there should be a Will Smith style plot recap rap for the show and Kevin can’t not overdo something. Evan Wamous played guitar on this old school Jam that catches you up through episode 15 on all of our most important plot points and some of our more important inside jokes. NOTE FROM KEVIN: It’s important to note that while this is kind of a joke it’s not a parody. I love rap music and I really tried to do a good job. It’s an homage to some of my favorite old school rap lyricists like Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, and Will Smith. I don’t presume to be as good as them but those are the shoulders on which this stands. Also reiterate thanks to our season 1 guests Ryan Branch Karen Twelves Emily Kardamis Adal Rifai Stuart Wellington Amber Falter Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

BONUS! Season 1 Recap Rap

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt.  Let’s hear what happens!Lucy Ochoa joins the crew as Tick Tock, a savvy trader and smooth criminal.  The Knives take the show on the road to the Blasted Deathlands where a Severosi host of Severosi Ghosts welcome them with open… COFFINS!? Support the show at Patreon.com/knivesatnightHead to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of CoalridgeFollow @KnivesatNight on twitter 

Welcome to Season 2 of Knives at Night. The Circle of Flame has been hunting the mummified remains of Caractikkar for secret purposes, pitting the Knives, the Wraiths, the Monarch, and a gang of violent mutants from Lockport against one another in a no holds barred mystical scavenger hunt. Let’s hear what happens! Lucy Ochoa joins the crew as Tick Tock, a savvy trader and smooth criminal. The Knives take the show on the road to the Blasted Deathlands where a Severosi host of Severosi Ghosts welcome them with open… COFFINS!? Support the show at <a href="http://Patreon.com/knivesatnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/knivesatnight</a> Head to Facebook and join the Concerned Citizens of Coalridge Follow @KnivesatNight on twitter

18: The Pinkie Finger Job (W/ Lucy Ochoa)

I recently recorded a session with them. In preparation I started listening, and I have to say they are one of my faves. The TTRPG engine Blades in the Dark really lends itself to episodic story telling, and they use it to its full potential.  Give them a listen!

Great fun to listen to and participate!

A great actual-play to pick up if you&#39;re interested in Blades in the Dark. They do a great job building the setting - I was hooked at episode one on that alone. Action moves at a nicely swift pace, and a ton of fun to listen to every time!

SUCH fun!

Knives at Night

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OwlTail

[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

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[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

I've Had Better

 Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work!  Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship.  Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics:   “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?  Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.  Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.  Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?  “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?  Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.  “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.  Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?  Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).  According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.  The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.  Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.  What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.  The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.  Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.   Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!   Links and Resources:  What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by Dr. John Gottman  The Gottman Institute, Seattle   www.gottman.com    www.neilsattin.com/gottman    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out! 

Relationship Alive!

Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work! Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship. Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics: <ul> <li> “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?</li> <li> Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?</li> <li> “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?</li> <li> Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.</li> <li> “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?</li> <li> Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).</li> <li> According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.</li> <li> The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.</li> <li> Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.</li> <li> What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.</li> <li> The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.</li> <li> Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.</li> </ul> Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!  Links and Resources: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Love-Last-Betrayal/dp/1451608489/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal</a> by Dr. John Gottman The Gottman Institute, Seattle <a href="http://www.gottman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.gottman.com</a> <a href="http://www.neilsattin.com/gottman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.neilsattin.com/gottman</a>    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Alive Community</a> on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: <a href="http://www.therailsplitters.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Railsplitters - Check them Out! </a>

01: John Gottman - How to Be a Master of Relationship

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During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li> <li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li> <li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li> <li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li> <li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li> <li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li> <li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li> <li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/069-kendra-wright/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/138-12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/10-percent-happier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10% Happier by Dan Harris</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thai-nguyen/benefits-of-journaling-_b_6648884.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”</a></li> <li><a href="https://moodnotes.thriveport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moodnotes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/day-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Day One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/textexpander/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/evernote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/launch-center-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Center Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://2appstudio.com/journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Journey app</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.baronfig.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig notebooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Field Notes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/moleskine-plain-notebook-large/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/rhodia-dotgrid-notebook/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodia notebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/miracle-morning-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Morning</a></li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. 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