Arms Open: Real Talk for Real Relationships
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Getting to Know Your Partner All Over Again
Holiday Bonus Episode
Bonus Episode
di Angela Kingma
Remember those early days when you wanted to know everything about your partner? That curiosity built the foundation of your relationship—and it’s something you can keep refreshing. In this episode, Angela Kingma, Clinical Director at Arms Open Counselling, shares how Love Maps (a Gottman Method tool) can help you stay connected, even when life gets messy. Relationship Reset: Ask just ONE Love Map question this week and see what unfolds. Need a little extra support? Our team at Arms Open Counselling is here to help you strengthen your relationships and care for your mental health. https://www.armsopencounselling.com/ Because here, it’s all about “Where love meets real life.” Presented by Angela Kingma Edited by Tayte McHugh
The holidays can bring closeness, joy, and meaningful traditions — and they can also magnify stress, tension, and disconnection in relationships. In this episode, Angela explores why couples often struggle more during the holiday season, how stress and expectations impact connection, and what actually helps couples slow down and stay emotionally close. Grounded in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this conversation offers warmth, humour, and practical tools for navigating real-life love during a busy season. Relationship Reset Challenge Set aside 15 uninterrupted minutes this week and take turns answering: One thing that’s been draining me lately One way I feel connected to you One small thing we could do this week to feel closer Listen without fixing or defending — just be present with each other. Resources Mentioned John Gottman – insights on stress, expectations, and connection Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Understanding emotional needs and attachment in relationships Arms Open Counselling resources and blog posts: www.armsopencounselling.com Connect with Us If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a partner or friend. Follow @ArmsOpenCounselling on Instagram and Facebook for more relationship wisdom, behind-the-scenes therapy insights, and heart-centered tips. Presented by: Angela Kingma Edited by: Tayte McHugh
Sorry for the gap in uploads, life got busy as it tends to do. This episode gets very real, very raw. In it, Angela explores the sometimes difficult, but always worthwhile reality of long-term relationships. She pulls from her personal experience to provide a perspective she believes is sorely lacking in relationship media. Please enjoy this bonus episode. Regularly scheduled uploads will be returning shortly. Connect with Us If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a partner or friend! Follow @ArmsOpenCounselling on Instagram and Facebook for more relationship wisdom, behind-the-scenes therapy insights, and heart-centered tips. Presented by Angela Kingma Edited by Tayte McHugh
First episode will go up on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at 5am EST. Look for it wherever you get your podcasts!