What if the greatest obstacle to lasting love isn't finding the right person—but learning the skills no one ever taught us?

In this week's episode of Casting the Net: Reeling in Holistic Health, I sit down with licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, relationship coach, and educator Stephanie Wise to explore The Missing Skills Behind Lasting Love.

Together, we unpack why healthy relationships are built—not found. We discuss how communication, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and intentional connection shape every relationship we have. Stephanie shares practical wisdom on recognizing unhealthy patterns, breaking destructive cycles, slowing down before reacting, and learning how to truly turn toward your partner instead of away from them.

We also explore why love is more than a feeli ...