EPISODE 176: Are You Truly Listening? The Secret to Stronger Relationships

Let’s make this the year of stronger, healthier relationships! In this episode of the Pumped Up Parenting Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Raffi Bilek, a relationship expert and author of Couples Communication Handbook: The Skills You Never Learned for the Marriage You Always Wanted. Together, we’re diving into simple, practical ways to improve communication and create deeper connections with the people you love. Raffi shares powerful tips on how to resolve conflicts without yelling, why timing is everything in tough conversations, and how truly listening to each other can transform your relationships. Whether you’re working to strengthen your marriage or improve your family dynamics, this episode is packed with tools and insights to help you build trust, respect, and connection in your life. Ready to take action? Head to thecommunicationbook.com to grab two free chapters of Raffi’s book and start creating the relationships you’ve always dreamed of—because it all starts with one conversation. ******************************************************** Are you ready to STOP YELLING AT YOUR CHILD in just 21 Days? Join my newest program at low introductory pricing... go to ⁠QUITYELLING.COM ⁠1. Need more help? Let's grab some coffee or tea and talk. Go to TalkWithCelia.com and choose the time that works for you. 2. Looking for a manual for parenting your child (now in English & Spanish)? It's finally here and you can grab your copy of my latest parenting & children’s books today! 3. Become a Member of my TRANQUILITY TRIBE and STOP YELLING Once & For All. 4. Read my latest article to find out how to stop yelling... https://celiaArticle.com 5. Looking to be part of a fun free and informative FB community (without all the bitching)?... join us in Pumped Up Parenting 6. Love YouTube? Do you know there are lots of parenting videos, story time videos for you and your kids, as well as some great family workout videos? All on Pumped Up Parenting with Celia Kibler 7. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok 8. Join me on my newest platform PEANUT: Connecting women across fertility & motherhood 9. Get my parenting worksheet and other resources at PumpedUpParenting.Etsy.com 10. Join us on ⁠THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CALM⁠, watch the full replay on our YouTube Channel @DayofCalm Take the Pledge, Support our Mission of the Day of Calm Foundation to SOOTHE THE ANGER & RAGE AT THE HUMAN CORE as we work to end senseless violence against our kids. Support our school in Uganda, Share the Day, Attend a Calm Class or Parenting Class and feel great!