What NOT to say when apologizing, how to strengthen your relationship “immune system” + common mistakes people make in relationships (with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy)

<p><strong>***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/</strong></p> <p>Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: Did you know that there a formula to all happy relationships, whether you are talking about your relationship with your dog or your relationship with your partner? In this podcast I speak with Harvard-trained psychologist, relationship and communications expert, award winning author Dr. Melanie Joy about the formula for getting relationships right, common psychological dynamics that underpin all kinds of relationships, how to strengthen our relationship “immune system”, how to apologize, common mistakes people make in relationships and how to fix them, and so much more!</p> <p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-correctly-apologize-strengthen-your-relationship-immune-system-common-mistakes-people-make-in-relationships-and-how-to-fix-them-with-harvard-trained-psychologist-dr-melanie-joy</p> <p>For more info on Dr. Melanie Joy visit: <a href="http://melaniejoy.org/">melaniejoy.org</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>**Special offers from our sponsors**</p> <p><strong>-Public Goods&nbsp;(My favorite online store, which has everything you need, from cleaning products to food!)</strong>:&nbsp;Receive $15&nbsp;off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase.&nbsp;Just go to <a href="https://www.publicgoods.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=drleaf&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJsZWFmLmplc3NpY2FAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiS3FnSDlkIn0%3D">publicgoods.com/drleaf</a> or use code&nbsp;<strong>DRLEAF</strong>&nbsp;at checkout.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Podcast Highlights</p> <p><strong>2:37</strong> Why we need to look at relationships holistically</p> <p><strong>6:35</strong> How to get relationships rig