Think your relationship struggles might be rooted in unspoken expectations? In today’s honest and deeply practical episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the unconscious beliefs that quietly sabotage connection. Like expecting your partner to “just know,” assuming passion will never fade, or believing they should meet all your needs. Through real stories and coaching insights, they help you spot and squash these hidden assumptions before they create distance. Whether you are preparing for marriage, moving in together, or navigating daily life as a couple, this conversation helps you shift the focus from fantasy to foundation.

Show notes:
(2:36) The hidden cost of unspoken expectations
(6:31) Why weddings aren’t about the couple
(12:01) Read my mind: The unfair ask
(16:46) Your partner can’t complete you
(19:33) Listen to what Branden and Hannah have to say about Alan and Emilia and the Relationship Talk.
(21:17) Career conflicts and unrealistic demands
(25:37) The truth about passion over time
(28:49) Relationships require personal growth
(33:56) Expecting your partner to be everything
(36:20) Practical ways to reset expectations
(39:03) Outro

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Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In this heartfelt episode, they reflect on the quiet truths that shape who we are and the sacred mantras that guide us through love’s ever-changing seasons. Sparked by a single question, Emilia and Alan uncover the core purpose of their relationship and invite you to do the same. Whether you walk beside a partner or journey solo as a conscious single, this episode invites you to listen inward, find the words that ground you, and use them as your compass in both life and love.

Show notes:
(2:17) The purpose of a relationship is growth
(5:11) Emilia’s one-word personal mantra
(10:22) Alan’s core mantra and essence
(11:04) Lucas and Antonie talk about Alan and Emilia’s Relationship Coaching.
(13:02) Growth, truth, and commitment
(15:48) Grow together, not apart
(17:03) The GPS exercise for self-awareness
(19:56) Outro

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Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!

Do you and your partner define commitment the same way? In today’s episode, Emilia and Alan unpack the quiet power of true commitment. They share their personal “Code of Commitment,” a five-part framework that keeps their relationship grounded in honesty, empathy, and connection, even during life’s toughest moments. Whether you're newly dating or decades in, this episode will give you the clarity to stop relying on assumptions and start building a relationship rooted in trust, safety, and love.

Show notes:
(2:03) The Doom Loop Vs. Success Loop
(3:41) What does commitment mean
(6:21) Creating your code of commitment
(10:30) Protecting each other’s hearts
(11:42) Derek shares his experience with Alan and Emilia.
(14:06) Honoring autonomy without changing each other
(16:28) Staying connected before bed
(18:01) Code of Commitment
(20:41) Outro

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🎙️ If you're looking to start, grow, scale, or monetize a podcast, take the smart approach. 💬 Reach out to Alan or Kevin.
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

___________________________

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Emilia Smith @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros @alazaros88

*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com

Learn more about The Conscious Couples: http://www.theweuniversity.com.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast. We love connecting with the Conscious Couples community, so please make sure you follow us on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, it would mean the world if you subscribed, left us a review, and shared this with someone you love and care about. Until next time, remember, it’s not about you or me; it’s about The We!