If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of miscommunication, emotional shutdown, or repeated arguments in your relationships—this episode will change the way you view conflict, connection, and your own nervous system.

Tannaz is a couples therapist and the founder of Minutes on Growth, and she joined me to talk about how to build safer, deeper relationships through both inner and relational work. From how to “fight fair” to why emotional regulation is essential for true intimacy, this conversation is full of gentle wisdom and powerful truth bombs.

We explore how to stay present in the moment (especially when emotions are high), how to communicate needs clearly without shame or blame, and why tending to our inner child is often the key to real repair. Whether you’re navigating a romantic relationship, a close friendship, or a family dynamic—this episode offers practical tools to bring more safety, trust, and intimacy to every interaction.

In this episode:

• Why “fighting” isn’t bad—but how you fight matters
• The nervous system’s role in conflict (and what to do when you’re dysregulated)
• How to recognize when you’re protecting instead of connecting
• Communication strategies that prevent shutdown and deepen connection
• The difference between relational skills and inner work—and why we need both
• Building emotional safety through self-awareness, boundaries, and vulnerability
• How to use curiosity instead of assumption in hard conversations
• Tools to return to your body and regulate in real time

Featured Guest

Tannaz is a couples therapist and the founder of Minutes on Growth, a platform for intentional growth in relationships and emotional wellness. She blends psychotherapy, parts work, and nervous system healing to help individuals and couples build safety, intimacy, and connection. Follow her on Instagram @minutesongrowth or visit minutesongrowth.com for free meditations, ebooks, and resources.

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“Relationships are 50% relational skills and 50% inner work. They have to grow together.”

“You can’t connect when you’re dysregulated. Repair begins with the body.”

“Conflict isn’t the problem. It’s how we repair that determines connection.”

“Every behavior is a form of communication—even when it’s messy.”

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