Facets of Connection
Sarah Melissa Oswald
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S2E1 2026 Season Kick Off
In this episode of Facets of Connection, Sarah Melissa Oswald explores why healthy relationships don’t simply happen—they are consciously led. Drawing from Relational Life Therapy, Gestalt Therapy…
S1E20 Peace Begins at Home: Mothering, Movements & Meaning
This conversation with Cynda Collins Arsenault explores the connections between personal experience, community, and global change. Cynda reflects on how her journey—rooted in her role as a mother and…
S1E19 Ep. 19: Shaping High Performance Cultures for Real Connection with Brett Goldstein
In conversation, Brett Goldstein reveals a refreshingly honest and relatable approach to both work and life—he and Sarah move fluidly between stories of vulnerability, reflections on personal growth,…
Ep. 18: Why Research Matters for Relational Healing with Dr. Jae Sevelius, Our Senior Research Specialist
In this powerful conversation, host Sarah Melissa Oswald speaks with Dr. Jae Sevelius—Senior Research Specialist at Relational Life Foundation and a nationally recognized psychologist—about the…
Ep.17: When Love Becomes Culture: Translating RLT into Community Peace
In this powerful episode, host Sarah Melissa Oswald sits down with therapist and peace facilitator Chiddie Anyasodo to explore her remarkable journey from oil and gas engineer to relational healer.…
Ep. 16: Building Resilience in the Next Generation: Supporting Teens & Preventing Suicide
In this episode of Facets of Connection, host Sarah Melissa Oswald sits down with Iuri Melo to explore the urgent youth mental health crisis and the power of proactive solutions. Iuri is a Licensed…
Ep. 15: Shaping Our Environment for Personal Transformation
In this conversation, Sarah sits down with Kathi Burns, a best-selling author, board certified professional organizer, personal stylist & nationally recognized for her simple organizing &…
Ep. 14: Intimacy Through Community: Rethinking Connection Beyond the Nuclear Family
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, RLT-certified coach Beverly Joy Ehrlich sits down with Sarah Melissa Oswald, Director of Relational Life Foundation, to explore what it means to…
Ep. 13: Navigating Neurodiverse Relationships: A Conversation with Caron Starobin, LCSW-C
In this rich conversation, therapist, educator, and RLT mentor Caron Starobin, LCSW-C, joins us to explore the unique complexities—and deep potential—of neurodiverse relationships. Drawing on decades…
Ep.12: Building Strong Families Through Connection
In this heartfelt episode of Facets of Connection, we sit down with therapist, author, and mother, Susan Caso, MA, LPC, to explore how respectful, connected relationships between parents and teens…
Ep. 11: From Stigma to Safety: Access, Equity and Representation in BIPOC Communities
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Stacee and Ya’Ron Brown, licensed professional counselors, married couple, and co-founders of the Relational Growth and Wellness Foundation. They share…
Ep. 10: Mini Matters of the Heart: From Dehumanization to Aliveness
Join our host, Sarah Melissa Oswald, as she takes you inside the Colorado State Penitentiary, where she witnesses the transformative power of the Realness Project. Through heartfelt conversations…
Ep.09: Connection Compass: The Center of Health
In this short podcast segment, we explore the evolution of RLT’s Relationship Grid. You'll learn how healthy self-esteem balances equally warm regard for self and others, and how having both…
Ep. 08: Beyond the Bottom Line: The Business of Being Human
In this episode of Facets of Connection, we explore the intersection of purpose, relationships, and entrepreneurship with venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and philosophy enthusiast Matt McCall. We…
Ep. 07: Your Voice Matters: Turning Passion into Purpose Through Story with Tracy McCartney
In this powerful episode of Facets of Connection, Sarah sits down with Tracy McCartney— mother, writer, connector, and co-founder of Red Canary Magazine — for a heart-opening conversation about how…
Ep. 06: Sustainable Hope with Toufic Hakim
In this heartfelt episode, Sarah is joined by Toufic Hakim—scientist by training, spiritualist by choice, and Executive Director of the Foundation for Self Leadership. Together, they explore what it…
Ep. 05: Relational Reckoning with Terry Real: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In this episode, new board president and founder of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Terry Real, joins senior RLT practitioner and faculty member Anna Sterk, LMFT for a powerful conversation about one…
Ep. 04: Breaking Generational Cycles of Incarceration
In this episode, host Sarah Melissa Oswald speaks with Laurie Lazar, founder and CEO of Realness Project, about her work in prisons, where she brings authentic relating practices to incarcerated…
Ep.03: Natural Intelligence: Lessons From Wild Horses
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Neda DeMayo, president founder of Return to Freedom, on the powerful lessons horses teach us about relationships, community, and ourselves. Explore how the…
Ep.02: Motherhood: An Evolutionary Gateway
This episode explores the profound transformations within parenthood, particularly motherhood, and the challenges our culture places on mothers. We’ll hear from motherhood coach Kendra Williams and…
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Facets of Connection has published 22 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Facets of Connection is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 49m.
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