Most of us never learned how to truly listen—or how to receive love in words, not just actions. In this raw and heartwarming clip, we walk you through a simple but powerful practice called an Appreciation Dialog—a process to create real emotional safety and connection with someone you love.

🫶 1. Ask "Is Now a Good Time?"

🧘‍♀️ 2. Take three deep breaths together

🗣️ 3. Share what you appreciate

🪞 4. Your partner mirrors, validates, and empathizes with you

It might feel awkward at first. It might feel intense. But it will shift the way you relate—especially if you’ve ever craved to be seen, not just spoken to.Try this at home and tag us—because your story might inspire someone else to feel safe, loved, and heard.

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What does it really take to stay together for 25 years?In this episode of Is There More?, Nick and Stephanie Sims open up about the chaos, heartbreak, and healing that shaped their unbreakable bond. From growing up in fatherless homes to navigating a surprise third pregnancy, a life-threatening heart condition, and financial collapse — this couple held on. Not perfectly. But powerfully.They’ve raised three kids, lost jobs, slept in hospitals, relied on strangers for help, and somehow — they still laugh, still lead, and still choose each other.👥 About the Guests:Stephanie Sims is the Director of Development for the City of Anna, Texas. Nick Sims is a former executive at Target, Best Buy, Abbott, and now COO of Creators Capital. Together, they are redefining what lasting love — and family leadership — looks like.

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Patrick and I went to our last year of college together. We did a semester in LA program... I thought I was in a producing program but he said he was in a directing program. Regardless, we were in the same class! We lost touch for many years, and after dropping a video about my mental health journey a few weeks ago, Patrick reached out, saying he is on a mental health journey as well, and my ​video​ had inspired him to reconnect.

This '​pilot season finale​' dives into Hollywood burnout and self-discovery, exploring how a reality check can lead to choosing ourselves, confronting our struggles, and learning to connect with others for true transformation. Patrick shares his powerful story of reconnecting with his father after years of uncertainty, and how this experience deeply impacted his sense of self-worth and healing. We also explore how Dialog can be a key tool in the healing process. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or unsure about what comes next, this episode is for you. Listen in, and let’s explore what it truly means to heal through presence and connection.