2 Be Better

Epizodes

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  TFTC - The People Using You Won't Like This Conversation 19.08.2026 1h 5min

  In this episode of Thoughts From the Chair, Chris dives into a difficult question about modern relationships, friendships, and loyalty: Have we started treating people like they're disposable? We live in a culture obsessed with upgrading, replacing, and moving on to the next best thing, and that mentality has found its way into our marriages, friendships, dating lives, and communities. This conversation explores why relationships fall apart, how unspoken expectations and resentment destroy connection, why uncomfortable conversations matter, and the difference between genuinely loving someone and simply loving what they provide for you. Real relationships require honesty, accountability, forgiveness, boundaries, communication, sacrifice, and the willingness to repair what's been damaged instead of immediately looking for a replacement.The conversation gets even deeper when a community member asks what happens when you're always the giver surrounded by takers. Chris breaks down people pleasing, one sided friendships, toxic relationship dynamics, boundaries, self abandonment, loyalty, sacrifice, dating, marriage, and knowing when helping someone has crossed the line into enabling them. You'll hear why takers often see boundaries as betrayal, why being needed isn't the same as being loved, how poor communication creates resentment, and why healthy relationships require reciprocity instead of one person constantly carrying the weight. If you've ever wondered whether someone actually loves you or simply loves what you do for them, whether you should keep fighting for a relationship, or how to set boundaries without becoming cold and disconnected, this conversation is for youDisclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Stage 4 Cancer, Divorce, Loss, Now What S4 Ep33 17.08.2026 56min

  This episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast tackles one of the hardest questions anyone can face, how do you keep moving forward when life won't stop hitting you? Chris and Peaches discuss the difference between trauma and hardship, surviving season after season of crisis, supporting a partner through serious illness, maintaining emotional connection when your own needs aren't being met, and why your mindset determines whether life's challenges become your identity or your catalyst for growth. They also share practical advice on communication, emotional resilience, love languages during illness, and how to avoid falling into a victim mindset while still honoring genuine pain. The conversation also goes behind the scenes of their growing business, homeschooling plans, building a botanical extraction laboratory, reducing technology and news consumption, preparing for the future, and why they are shifting the direction of their content toward meaningful personal growth instead of relationship drama. If you're interested in relationships, mental health, resilience, emotional maturity, self improvement, accountability, communication, trauma recovery, or creating a more intentional life, this episode offers honest conversations and practical perspectives you can apply immediately.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Questions with Chris - Submission, Jealousy, Boundaries, Your Emails Answered 15.08.2026 1h 36min

  In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris answers real relationship questions submitted by listeners and tackles the conversations most people are afraid to have. From marriage, submission, leadership, boundaries, trust, jealousy, financial struggles, social media addiction, and protecting intimacy, to maintaining connection when work keeps couples apart, these emails expose the everyday problems that can quietly destroy relationships when people refuse to communicate. Chris breaks down the difference between submission and control, requests and demands, insecurity and legitimate boundaries, while challenging both men and women to take accountability for the role they play in their relationships.This isn't traditional relationship advice. These are raw, unfiltered answers about marriage, masculine leadership, feminine submission, communication, personal accountability, dating, trust, intimacy, money, and becoming a better partner. You'll hear why your partner can't read your mind, how unspoken expectations create resentment, why boundaries require communication, how social media can distort your perception of relationships, and why being present with your partner matters more than trying to recover time you've already lost. If you're trying to build a stronger marriage, improve communication, understand relationship dynamics, or stop repeating the same destructive patterns, this episode will give you plenty to think about.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Our second zoom call 14.08.2026 1h 11min

  Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Going no contact 14.08.2026 54min

  Thinking about going no contact with a parent, sibling, friend, or partner? Before making one of the biggest decisions of your life, watch this conversation. We break down the difference between healthy boundaries and permanent separation, explain why no contact should be a last resort, and share a practical 12 step framework to help you decide whether you're protecting your peace or simply avoiding discomfort. We cover toxic family relationships, emotional abuse, manipulation, narcissistic behaviors, accountability, boundary setting, grief, and how to recognize the patterns that truly justify walking away.Whether you're dealing with toxic parents, a controlling family member, an emotionally abusive relationship, or wondering if it's finally time to cut someone out of your life, this episode is designed to help you make that decision with clarity instead of emotion. You'll learn how to separate conflict from abuse, communicate boundaries effectively, recognize when someone is capable of change, and understand the emotional consequences that come with going no contact. If you've ever questioned whether staying is hurting you more than leaving, this conversation will give you the tools to make that decision with confidence.|Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  How resentment destroys marriages S4. Ep32 10.08.2026 2h 36min

  In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest relationship struggles couples face, emotional disconnection. Using a real listener email, we explore why loving each other isn't always enough to feel close, how resentment quietly builds, why communication breaks down, and what happens when two good people slowly become roommates instead of partners. We dive into emotional loneliness, marriage after kids, stay at home parenting, masculine and feminine roles, intimacy, security, boundaries, self worth, and the hidden ways unresolved wounds shape our relationships.If you've ever wondered why your partner doesn't seem to "get" you anymore, why intimacy fades, or how to reconnect without blame, this conversation is for you. We share practical relationship advice on rebuilding emotional connection, communicating needs without resentment, understanding different emotional perspectives, and creating a marriage where both people feel seen, valued, and supported. Whether you're married, dating, or trying to save your relationship, you'll leave with actionable insights that can help you build a stronger, healthier partnership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Its over. Now what? 07.08.2026 59min

  This episode is for anyone navigating the pain of a breakup, divorce, or the end of a long-term relationship and wondering, "What now?" We break down how to know when you're actually ready to date again, why healing is more important than waiting a certain amount of time, and the biggest mistakes people make after a relationship ends. We discuss loneliness versus companionship, trauma bonds, rebound relationships, emotional healing, codependency, self-worth, boundaries, journaling, therapy, and why so many people repeat the same relationship patterns without realizing it. If you're trying to move on after a breakup, recover from divorce, or build healthier relationships in the future, this conversation will help you understand what real healing looks like. You'll also learn the signs that you, or someone you're dating, may not be emotionally ready for another relationship, how to rebuild your identity after years of being with one person, and why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting love. We share practical advice on creating boundaries, recognizing red flags, avoiding rebound relationships, healing attachment wounds, and becoming the kind of person who attracts healthy relationships instead of repeating old cycles. Whether you're recovering from an abusive relationship, ending a marriage, or simply trying to move forward without carrying your past into your future, this episode offers honest conversations and actionable tools to help you heal before you love again.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Stop Looking to Your Partner to Fix Your Emotions S4 Ep31 03.08.2026 1h 19min

  If you've ever struggled with relationship conflict, betrayal, trust issues, emotional regulation, or wondered whether it's time to let go of a relationship, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Chris and Peaches dive into real listener questions covering everything from respecting no contact after a breakup, overcoming defensive communication, managing chronic illness in a relationship, nervous system regulation, setting healthy boundaries, emotional maturity, and navigating possessive or controlling behavior. Rather than offering surface level advice, they explore the deeper psychology behind why we react the way we do and how unresolved childhood programming continues to shape our adult relationships.You'll also hear an honest discussion about technology addiction, rebuilding community, developing healthier communication habits, learning to self regulate instead of relying on others, and creating stronger, more resilient marriages and partnerships. Whether you're trying to heal your relationship, improve your communication, recover from emotional pain, or become a healthier partner, this episode provides actionable advice designed to help you build trust, increase emotional intelligence, and create lasting connection.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  BPD and Abuse 31.07.2026 46min

  If you've ever wondered whether Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) causes abuse, or whether someone is using their diagnosis to avoid accountability, this conversation tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health and relationships. We break down the difference between emotional dysregulation and abusive behavior, explain why a diagnosis is never an excuse for manipulation, and discuss how untreated trauma can create destructive relationship patterns. You'll also learn about splitting, emotional reasoning, fear of abandonment, codependency, walking on eggshells, gaslighting, boundaries, attachment styles, DBT, accountability, and what genuine recovery actually looks like.Throughout this discussion, we share personal experiences with BPD, healing, therapy, and the work it takes to build emotionally healthy relationships. Whether you're living with Borderline Personality Disorder, dating someone with BPD, recovering from an abusive relationship, or simply trying to better understand trauma and emotional regulation, this episode offers practical insights without shame or stigma. Our goal isn't to label people as good or bad. It's to separate explanation from excuse, compassion from enabling, and help people recognize that healing begins when we take responsibility for what our pain produces.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Single Mom, Broken Engagement, Brutal Reality Check S4 Ep30 27.07.2026 1h 37min

  This episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast tackles one of the hardest relationship questions people face, how do you move on after a devastating breakup when children, finances, and future plans are involved? Chris and Peaches break down a listener's heartbreaking story of a failed engagement, dating someone who didn't want children, financial stress, emotional immaturity, and the painful reality of ignoring red flags. Along the way, they discuss compatibility, step parenting, communication, emotional regulation, self worth, childhood trauma, and why love alone is never enough to build a healthy relationship.If you've recently gone through a breakup, are struggling with dating as a single parent, wondering whether you should get back together with an ex, or trying to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns before it's too late, this conversation offers practical advice without sugarcoating the truth. You'll learn why boundaries matter, how unresolved trauma affects your dating choices, what healthy partnerships actually look like, and how taking ownership of your life can help you stop repeating the same relationship mistakes. Whether you're healing after heartbreak or trying to build a stronger relationship, this episode will challenge the way you think about love, commitment, and personal growth.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Single moms 26.07.2026 52min

  Links to data https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3458919/https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/moms-ability-to-remember-prior-pregnancies-suggests-new-strategies-for-preventing-complications/Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  A & J Live call. 24.07.2026 1h 47min

  This episode is a live relationship coaching session where Chris and Peaches help a married couple work through one of the most common causes of conflict, toxic in laws, weak boundaries, poor communication, and feeling unsupported by your spouse. They break down why interrupting your partner slowly destroys emotional safety, how constant correction creates resentment, why your marriage must come before extended family, and what healthy boundaries actually look like when parents refuse to respect your relationship. If you've ever struggled with a controlling mother in law, setting family boundaries, defending your spouse, or improving communication in marriage, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.The conversation also explores chronic illness, self worth, love languages, financial teamwork, and the danger of tying your value to what you can physically provide. Chris and Peaches challenge the couple to adapt to life's circumstances without surrendering responsibility, while offering compassionate guidance on overcoming limiting beliefs, building emotional resilience, and creating a marriage that is protected from outside influence. Whether you're navigating difficult family dynamics, health challenges, marriage struggles, or simply want a stronger relationship built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect, this episode offers honest conversations and actionable tools to help you build a healthier future together.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  She Posted My Child Online After I Said No, What Happens Next 4-29 20.07.2026 1h 14min

  In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches tackle two powerful relationship dilemmas that reveal how boundaries, trust, communication, and long term compatibility can make or break a relationship. The first discussion centers around a mother whose sister violated a clearly established boundary by posting photos of her child on social media without permission. The conversation explores family conflict, boundary enforcement, consequences, narcissistic behaviors, protecting children online, and what happens when relatives refuse to respect parental decisions. If you've ever struggled with toxic family dynamics, overbearing relatives, or setting healthy boundaries, this discussion offers practical insights and a fresh perspective.The second relationship advice segment focuses on a woman questioning her future with a partner whose life goals no longer align with her own. Chris and Peaches dive deep into ambition, marriage expectations, stay at home parenting, financial responsibility, compatibility, communication failures, and the importance of having difficult conversations before making lifelong commitments. Along the way, they discuss personal growth, homeschooling, spirituality, social media dangers, self respect, relationship standards, and building a life with intention. If you're navigating relationship challenges, family drama, marriage decisions, dating, personal development, or modern relationship dynamics, this episode is packed with honest advice and thought provoking discussion.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  The Internet Star Accused of Murder, What Really Happened - D4vd 17.07.2026 59min

  In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down one of the most disturbing true crime stories of the year, the shocking case surrounding musician d4vd (David Burke) and the alleged murder of 14 year old Celeste Rivera Hernandez. They walk through the timeline of the investigation, the grooming allegations, digital evidence, the discovery of a dismembered body in a Tesla, the ongoing murder trial, and the disturbing details prosecutors believe connect the rising music star to one of the internet's most talked about criminal cases. This isn't just a recap of the headlines. Chris and Peaches discuss the psychology behind grooming, online influence, parasocial relationships, parenting in the digital age, emotional regulation, criminal behavior, and the warning signs that may have been missed. If you're interested in true crime, criminal psychology, internet culture, or understanding how a viral musician allegedly became the center of a horrifying murder investigation, this episode offers an in depth discussion with thoughtful analysis and real conversation.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  The Control Dramas and Parenting 16.07.2026 46min

  In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, we explore how the way we parent shapes a child's nervous system, emotional regulation, self esteem, and future relationships. Using the concept of **Control Dramas**, inspired by *The Celestine Prophecy* and expanded through modern psychology, attachment theory, and real world coaching experience, we break down the hidden parenting patterns that quietly influence children for decades. We cover the original four Control Dramas, the Intimidator, Interrogator, Aloof, and Poor Me parent, along with five additional parenting patterns we believe deserve attention, including the Rescuer, Charmer, Gaslighter, Competitor, and Perfectionist.Whether you're raising young children, healing from your own childhood, or trying to become a more emotionally healthy parent, this conversation will help you recognize unconscious family dynamics before they become generational patterns. We discuss attachment styles, nervous system development, emotional safety, trauma, parenting mistakes, emotional intelligence, and practical ways to break unhealthy cycles while building stronger relationships with your children. If you're interested in parenting, psychology, self improvement, personal development, emotional healing, or creating a healthier family, this episode will give you powerful insights that can change the way you see both yourself and your role as a parent.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Questions with Chris Pt 1 16.07.2026 43min

  Trying something new. Want your questions answered, email me 2bebetterco@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  She Found His Secret Tapes and Everything Fell Apart S4 EP28 13.07.2026 1h 19min

  Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  10 Things We Do That Created Respectful, Well Behaved Children 10.07.2026 1h 11min

  What does it take to raise respectful, emotionally regulated, confident children in today's world? In this parenting podcast episode, Peaches and Chris from 2 Be Better break down the 10 parenting principles they use to raise well behaved, empathetic, resilient kids. They discuss authority without control, emotional regulation, natural consequences, choice theory, autonomy, reward systems, quality time, routines, and why arguing with your children often creates more problems than it solves.Whether you're parenting toddlers, young children, teenagers, or simply looking for practical parenting advice, this conversation offers real world examples, actionable strategies, and honest discussions about discipline, boundaries, emotional intelligence, and building trust with your kids. Learn how to create a healthy family culture, strengthen your relationship with your children, encourage accountability, and raise capable young adults without relying on fear, shame, or constant punishment.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  Love Bombing, Control, and the Truth She Didn't Want to Hear 4-27 06.07.2026 1h 22min

  In this powerful relationship advice podcast episode, Chris and Peaches return from their travels to tackle a deeply emotional listener submission about love, manipulation, self worth, boundaries, and the difficult decision to walk away from a relationship that no longer aligns with your future. They break down the warning signs of love bombing, emotional manipulation, control, mixed messages about commitment and children, and the importance of recognizing when someone’s actions don't match their words. If you've ever questioned whether you're overreacting, ignoring red flags, or struggling to trust your intuition in a relationship, this episode offers a raw and honest perspective.Throughout the conversation, Chris and Peaches explore topics such as self respect, emotional healing, attachment, nervous system responses, dating compatibility, personal growth, trauma recovery, relationship standards, and learning to choose yourself. They also discuss soul contracts, purpose, fulfillment, and why loving yourself is the foundation of every healthy relationship. Whether you're navigating a breakup, questioning your current relationship, healing from emotional abuse, or looking for practical dating and relationship advice, this episode delivers actionable insights, tough love, and real-world wisdom designed to help you build a healthier and more fulfilling life.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
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  My Wife Asked for an Open Marriage... It Ended Exactly How You Think 03.07.2026 1h 11min

  What happens when one spouse asks for an open marriage, or when a group of wives tries to shut down their husbands’ weekly guys’ night? In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches react to two viral Reddit relationship stories that spark intense conversations about marriage, trust, boundaries, friendship, infidelity, personal freedom, and emotional maturity. They break down the psychology behind relationship resentment, controlling behavior, open relationships, cheating, accountability, and what healthy communication actually looks like when couples face conflict.Throughout the episode, Chris and Peaches also share personal insights about purpose, depression, men's friendships, self-development, marriage dynamics, intentional living, and the challenges of building a life together while maintaining individual growth. If you're interested in relationship advice, marriage coaching, self-improvement, personal accountability, men's mental health, healthy boundaries, emotional intelligence, or navigating difficult conversations in long-term relationships, this episode delivers honest perspectives, practical takeaways, and plenty of unfiltered reactions.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.