In this episode of The TBD Fit Podcast, Jayson Gaddis shares how his own pain, shutdown around emotions, and early relationship failures became the catalyst for deep personal work and, eventually, The Relationship School. He explains why many of us betray our authenticity to belong, and how learning to feel, name, and communicate emotions is foundational for healthy partnerships, parenting, and leadership. In conflicts, he recommends a clear repair sequence: reflect what you heard, validate the feeling, take ownership of your behavior, and offer steady empathy so the other person’s nervous system can truly settle.
We explore practical scripts for tense moments (“When you ___, I feel ___”), how to avoid blame/defend loops, and why couples must agree on frameworks before conflict escalates. For parents, he advocates connection before correction, steering clear of fear and bribes, and setting firm device/social media limits to prevent downstream problems. He highlights the “4 S’s” (safe, seen, soothed, supported), the importance of team-based co-parenting, and small daily rituals that compound into trust, intimacy, and long-term relational health.
Jayson Gaddis is a human behavior specialist, author, speaker, and founder of The Relationship School, where he teaches people the art of deep connection. As the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence and Present Centered Relationship Coaching, he has trained more than 200 coaches across 11 countries. His book, Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships, was named Editors’ Choice and Best Leadership and Business Book of 2021 on Amazon. Through his coaching, podcast, and global programs, he helps people transform relationship pain into personal empowerment and authentic connection. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and two children—where, as he jokes, “I live and breathe this relationship stuff… and still get my ass handed to me sometimes.”
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