26. What Makes A "Power Couple"

A power couple is fueled by two things: their love for each other and their internal drive to make a difference in the world. In this episode, we unpack our interpretation of what a power couple is, share questions that can help you determine whether you’re in a power partnership, and also explore ideas about how to get there. 

We've created the kind of partnership that we both dreamed was possible, but that doesn’t mean we’re standing on a power couple podium with a trophy in our hands. It requires a recommitment to the practice of taking a stand for our ‘We’ when we come up against challenges and ruptures. Instead of running away, we’re willing to have raw, direct conversations so we can continue to develop our skill sets and fulfill our shared vision. 

As a power couple, we’re regularly examining how we’re using our marriage to make the world a better place. In your relationship, it might look like a shared business or passion project, volunteering together, or deeply supporting each other’s journeys. 

We invite you to reflect on the unique makeup of your ‘We’ and determine how you connect to it in a way that's fulfilling, alive, and passionate. What is the most extraordinary gift that your ‘We’ could contribute to the world? And is your partner willing to walk that path with you? 

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Topics Covered:

• Our definition of what a power couple is (and isn’t) 
• What it means to take a stand for the kind of partnership that you desire 
• Ways that we continue to develop as individuals and as a couple 
• A question to spark a conversation about your purpose for being together as a couple 
• Finding ways for you and your partner’s top priorities and passions to intermingle 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Download the three critical conversation topics that will help you and your partner discuss how to cultivate a power couple dynamic: kristavanderveer.com 
• The Art Of We Weekly Newsletter

Get in Touch: 

• The Art Of We Website
• The Art of We Instagram 
• Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Integrative Mental Wellness & Psychedelic Therapy Training

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