This ONE Thing Can Change Your Relationship Forever (208)
Mon Feb 02 2026
In today’s episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, hosts Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros explain how rational thinking can change your relationship forever. They share why many couples struggle when emotions take over and how clear thinking brings calm, teamwork, and better decisions. Through real stories, coaching insights, and practical examples, they show how to use logic without losing love.
Whether you are dating, married, single, or building a future with someone, this conversation will help you think ahead, communicate better, and stay focused on shared goals. If you want a relationship that feels steady, supportive, and strong, this episode gives you tools you can use right away.
Show notes:
(1:49) Why rational thinking matters in love
(3:17) The $200 date strategy example
(7:22) Using emotions without losing control
(11:00) Goals that strengthen relationships
(14:30) Money choices and long-term impact
(17:21) Choosing your future as a couple
(20:48) Regulating emotions instead of yelling
(25:34) Wandering Vs. Living with purpose
(29:33) Growing wiser over time
(32:02) Outro
Episode Giveaway:
25 Conscious Couples Love Languages Worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxJl-7uRD4IPIsELatDYTax_STO5LM1C/view
Learn more about:
Where learning turns into action. “Next Level Book Club” every Saturday:
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🎁 Book Your First Free Relationship Talk Coaching Session:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03
📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #56 on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "Getting on the Same Page About Failing Forward" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UnfUPVhAT6OYQ0i72mEg7Q
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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!
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In today’s episode of The Conscious Couples Podcast, hosts Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros explain how rational thinking can change your relationship forever. They share why many couples struggle when emotions take over and how clear thinking brings calm, teamwork, and better decisions. Through real stories, coaching insights, and practical examples, they show how to use logic without losing love. Whether you are dating, married, single, or building a future with someone, this conversation will help you think ahead, communicate better, and stay focused on shared goals. If you want a relationship that feels steady, supportive, and strong, this episode gives you tools you can use right away. Show notes: (1:49) Why rational thinking matters in love (3:17) The $200 date strategy example (7:22) Using emotions without losing control (11:00) Goals that strengthen relationships (14:30) Money choices and long-term impact (17:21) Choosing your future as a couple (20:48) Regulating emotions instead of yelling (25:34) Wandering Vs. Living with purpose (29:33) Growing wiser over time (32:02) Outro Episode Giveaway: 25 Conscious Couples Love Languages Worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxJl-7uRD4IPIsELatDYTax_STO5LM1C/view Learn more about: Where learning turns into action. “Next Level Book Club” every Saturday: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc 🎁 Book Your First Free Relationship Talk Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/30-minute-relationships-talk-coaching?back=1&month=2025-03 📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Event #56 on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: "Getting on the Same Page About Failing Forward" - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UnfUPVhAT6OYQ0i72mEg7Q ____________________________ Follow us on Instagram: 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!