Episode 63: Why So Many Relationships Fail Today–And How to Change That, with Life Coach, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is a renowned motivational speaker, life coach, and psychology expert. She appeared on MTV’s Teen Mom as a featured life coach, serves as president of the San Pedro branch of NAACP, founded Dr. Bryant Institute and Dr. Bryant Foundation, and is the author of the award-winning book “Mental Detox." On this week's episode, Dr. Bryant shares insight into why so many relationships (friendships and romantic relationships) fail today, how to foster successful relationships, how to improve self-worth, the limiting beliefs that are common for women, and why most people do "boundaries" completely wrong. She also shares the two key habits of the most successful people. This episode will give you powerful takeaways to form greater connection and feel more fulfilled in your life.
SHOW NOTES:
This week’s episode of The Everygirl Podcast kicks off with an “Ask The Everygirl” about what to do when you dislike or disapprove of your friend’s significant other. Josie and Emma discuss when is an appropriate time to speak up about someone else’s relationship, and when it is best to keep your complaints to yourself. Then, the interview with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant begins with Dr. Bryant and Josie having a conversation about the importance of mental health in our society today. Dr. Bryant shares the perspective that she brings to each of her own clients when it comes to using the tools that they already possess in order to achieve their highest potential. The conversation towards to community and connection, and how relationships with other human beings are what catapult us to our highest levels of mental well-being. Dr. Bryant and Josie also go back-and-forth about the importance of high-quality relationships, rather than the quantity of friendships that is often emphasized as important by social media. Dr. Bryant dives into the reasons why so many relationships fail in our modern society, and what we can each do in order to overcome that problem. She talks about common misconceptions about boundary-setting in our modern culture, and why cultivating a healthy relationship often means suspending logic and overthinking. She explains why it is important to know your love language and your friendship love language as you go about setting boundaries and maintaining relationships. Josie then asks Dr. Bryant to share some of her tips for gaining confidence in a world that often tries to hold women down. Dr. Bryant shares her advice for living out the law of attraction as a woman in the workplace. The episode closes with several audience questions for Dr. Bryant, including tips for navigating your early 30’s and how to get out of a rut.
Must-Listen Moments:
[20:19] Why community and social connection is the key to elevating your mental well-being
[26:00] Dr. Bryant explains what society gets wrong about boundary-setting, and what true healthy boundaries look like
[36:39] How to change your self-talk in order to improve your relationships and personal confidence
[45:54] What is Dr. Bryant’s advice for someone going through a life transition, such as entering your early 30’s?
[54:08] The key habits of successful people that, according to Dr. Bryant, keep them mentally healthy
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