The Art of Loving Well: A Road Map to Healing Relational Trauma and Creating Lasting Love w/ Kristy Scher

RQ: The Relational Intelligence Podcast w/ Dolphin Kasper

The Art of Loving Well

RQ: Relational Intelligence Podcast with Dolphin Kasper

What does it really mean to love well—and why is it so hard to do? In this episode of the RQ: Relational Intelligence Podcast, Dolphin Kasper is joined by Kristy Scher, Relationship Coach and creator of The Adored Woman, for a wide-ranging and emotionally honest conversation about the lived reality of modern relationships. Together, they unpack the complex, often messy territory of love, self-awareness, and emotional growth, bringing clarity to why so many of us struggle in intimacy, and what it takes to create connection that actually lasts.

At the heart of this episode is the insight that we must first love poorly before we can love well. We come into relationships carrying wounds, patterns, and unconscious expectations—often shaped by our early attachments—and it’s through the rupture, repair, and reflection inside those relationships that we learn what love truly asks of us. Dolphin and Kristy explore how relational intelligence requires us to face our own emotional homes, develop the ability to differentiate without disconnecting, and show up as both sovereign and emotionally attuned partners.

This episode also zooms out to explore the cultural and technological forces shaping our relational lives. From the disembodiment and distraction created by modern tech, to the growing tension between masculine and feminine dynamics in today’s world, Dolphin and Kristy examine how these larger systems influence our capacity to connect, and how we can reclaim agency through presence, self-definition, and the cultivation of conscious values. They remind us that deep relationships require more than chemistry—they require character, courage, and care.

You’ll hear insights on emotional regulation, the importance of tolerating imperfection, and how to navigate disappointment without defaulting to blame or withdrawal. You’ll also explore the difference between choosing someone for who they are versus choosing them for who they help you become. In this way, love becomes less about having your needs met, and more about becoming someone capable of co-creating a life of meaning and mutual growth.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to move beyond surface-level advice and into the real work of relational transformation. Whether you're navigating a breakup, deepening a long-term partnership, or questioning your own patterns in love, The Art of Loving Well offers a rich and grounded conversation that will leave you more self-aware, more hopeful, and more empowered to love with integrity and depth.

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