Arms Open: Real Talk for Real Relationships
Claim This Podcastby Angela Kingma
Podcast Overview
<p>Arms Open: Real Talk for Real Relationships is a podcast from Arms Open Counselling. It features relationship advice and lessons from certified therapist Angela Kingma.</p>
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Publishing Since
9/21/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
The Art Of Listening Without Shields
<p>In this episode, Angela opens Season 3 by exploring one of the most common and most costly patterns in close relationships: listening to defend rather than listening to understand. </p><p>Drawing from Gottman Method research and Emotion-Focused Therapy, Angela unpacks why defensiveness isn't the enemy but rather a nervous system signal, what happens when protection replaces connection, and how learning to truly hear your partner can transform conflict into closeness, one pause at a time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Relationship Reset Challenge</strong></p><p>The Rapaport Practice Round</p><p>Set a timer for five minutes and try one full Rapaport round: one person speaks, one person only listens and reflects. </p><p>When the speaker says "yes, you got it," switch. No rebuttals. No fixing. Just: do you understand me? Notice what shifts when someone feels truly heard, even once.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Arms Open Counselling</strong> resources and blog posts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.armsopencounselling.com">www.armsopencounselling.com</a></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a partner or friend! Follow <strong>@ArmsOpenCounselling</strong> on Instagram and Facebook for more relationship wisdom, behind-the-scenes therapy insights, and heart-centered tips.</p><p></p><p>Presented by: Angela Kingma</p><p>Edited by: Tayte McHugh</p>
June 3, 2026
How Couples Bounce Back
<p>In this episode, Angela explores one of the most quietly transformative skills in any relationship: the repair attempt. Angela unpacks what repair actually looks like beyond the perfect apology — and why the ability to come back to each other after conflict matters far more than whether conflict happens at all. Whether repair feels natural or terrifyingly vulnerable in your relationship, this episode offers real language, warm insight, and a practical reset to help you find your way back to each other.</p><p></p><p><strong>Relationship Reset Challenge</strong></p><p>One honest repair this week</p><p>This week's challenge invites you to try one genuine repair attempt, no drama, no perfectly timed speech required. Just a small, intentional move toward your partner.</p><p>Example: "I was short with you earlier, and I'm sorry, can we start over?"</p><p>No perfection required, just intention.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Arms Open Counselling</strong> resources and blog posts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.armsopencounselling.com">www.armsopencounselling.com</a></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a partner or friend! Follow <strong>@ArmsOpenCounselling</strong> on Instagram and Facebook for more relationship wisdom, behind-the-scenes therapy insights, and heart-centered tips.</p><p></p><p>Presented by: Angela Kingma</p><p>Edited by: Tayte McHugh</p>
May 20, 2026
Fondness and Admiration
<p> </p><p><strong>Relationship Reset Challenge</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Arms Open Counselling</strong> resources and blog posts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.armsopencounselling.com">www.armsopencounselling.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a partner or friend! Follow <strong>@ArmsOpenCounselling</strong> on Instagram and Facebook for more relationship wisdom, behind-the-scenes therapy insights, and heart-centered tips.</p><p> </p><p>Presented by: Angela Kingma</p><p>Edited by: Tayte McHugh</p>
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- What is Arms Open: Real Talk for Real Relationships?
<p>Arms Open: Real Talk for Real Relationships is a podcast from Arms Open Counselling. It features relationship advice and lessons from certified therapist Angela Kingma.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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