Almost Forty

This episode is all about emotional intelligence and personal growth via three psychological principles I’ve intentionally woven into the way I raise my boys . This isn’t just a parenting episode. These are personal development concepts that apply to friendships, co-parenting, workplaces, romantic relationships and everyday life.
We explore:
The difference between intention and impact
Why repair matters more than defensiveness
How to teach kids to look at patterns instead of reacting in black and white
The truth about “attention-seeking” behavior
How unmet needs show up sideways
Why negative attention still meets a need
How children can trigger unresolved parts of us
The difference between reactions and responsibility
Parenting is one of the most uncomfortable vehicles for personal growth. But when we’re willing to look at what’s being mirrored back to us, it can also be transformative.
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In this episode, I’m joined by relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages every relationship goes through and the critical stage where most couples either grow closer or quietly fall apart. We explore why relationship frustration isn’t a sign you chose the wrong person, but often a sign you’ve entered the power struggle stage. The make-or-break phase can feel like a crisis, but is actually an opportunity for deep connection and long-term stability.This conversation is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
why the same relationship patterns keep repeating

why qualities you once loved now feel triggering

whether conflict means something is wrong or whether it’s part of healthy growth

In this episode, we cover:
The 6 stages every relationship moves through (and where most get stuck)

Why the power struggle stage feels so intense and why it’s unavoidable

How attachment styles shape who we’re drawn to and why

Why your subconscious, not your conscious mind, drives most relationship choices

The difference between toxic cycles and productive conflict

How couples move from conditional love to something deeper and more secure

Thais also shares practical frameworks for navigating conflict, communicating needs without defensiveness, and understanding when a relationship is actually progressing - even when it feels uncomfortable.If you’re dating, partnered, married, separated, or simply trying to understand your relationship patterns, this episode will give you language, clarity, and a new lens to view what’s really happening.
Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, relationship expert, and founder of The Personal Development School. She is the creator of Integrated Attachment Theory and has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide transform their relationships.
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This short solo episode is all about the concept of desire reorientation and how to unlock a new level of life satisfaction with this practice. It's about wanting less in order to feel more contented and at peace.
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This MINI ep is all about a simple, family friendly principle that explains why our days unfold the way they do and how we can catch these moments before they become bigger than they need to be. This is not about optimising your morning with a perfect routine- this is a clear way of shifting your mindset- and this concept is very kid friendly!

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Stephanie Rigg joins Kylie to explore the complexities of attachment styles, particularly for women navigating relationships in their late 30s. From the pressure of biological clocks to the challenge of bridging knowledge into action, Stephanie offers practical wisdom on self-worth, making difficult relationship decisions and how the predictive brain can hijack your nervous system and turn a small trigger into a full blown relationship emergency.
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We also go into long-term relationships and what happens when insecure cycles become deeply entrenched over years, plus the question I get asked constantly: what do you do when your partner refuses personal development, and you feel like you’re the only one doing the work?
Stephanie Rigg is a certified relationship coach and teacher helping people heal anxious attachment and build healthy, secure relationships. She has worked with over 6,000 people from more than 30 countries through her coaching practice and online courses.
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