In this episode, we sit down with Amy Brunell, a social psychologist at Ohio State University Mansfield, to talk about the everyday habits that shape our relationships. From active listening and conflict to self-talk and emotional intelligence, Amy shares practical insight into why communication so often breaks down, and what it looks like to slow down, listen more closely, and respond with intention.

Whether you’re navigating a romantic relationship, a friendship, a work dynamic, or your relationship with yourself, this conversation offers thoughtful tools for building more honest, compassionate connection.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

Let's Connect! 

Email Us: bettertogether@richlandsource.com 

Subscribe to Maddie’s Blog

Listen to more of Sarah Goff's Music

Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership 

The No Hard Feelings book 

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Brunell, a social psychologist at Ohio State University Mansfield, to talk about the everyday habits that shape our relationships. From active listening and conflict to self-talk and emotional intelligence, Amy shares practical insight into why communication so often breaks down, and what it looks like to slow down, listen more closely, and respond with intention.
Whether you&rsquo;re navigating a romantic relationship, a friendship, a work dynamic, or your relationship with yourself, this conversation offers thoughtful tools for building more honest, compassionate connection.
If you're new here, this is a place for everyone&nbsp;to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always&nbsp;Better Together.&nbsp;
Let's Connect!&nbsp;
Email Us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bettertogether@richlandsource.com">bettertogether@richlandsource.com</a>&nbsp;
<a href="http://atthehearthwithmaddie.substack.com/">Subscribe to Maddie&rsquo;s Blog</a>
<a href="http://facebook.com/SarahGoffMusic">Listen to more of Sarah Goff's Music</a>
<a href="https://bluethistleleadership.com/">Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.lizandmollie.com/book">The No Hard Feelings book</a>&nbsp;

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