Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they discuss a real-life coaching session where a couple had to choose between an African safari and their long-term financial goals. They break down the law of trade-offs, the importance of communication, and why mapping out dreams together is key. Whether your bucket list includes travel, personal growth, or big life milestones, this episode will help you find a way to make it happen—without sacrificing your relationship.

Show notes:
(2:32) A client’s bucket list dilemma
(5:08) Men’s perspective on bucket lists & practicality
(10:25) The law of trade-offs: Dreams Vs. Reality
(15:17) Here’s Angela and Caleb sharing their Relationship Talk experience
(16:35) Why couples should use a shared whiteboard
(19:00) How a couple reworked their roadmap to make a dream happen
(23:19) Why do some dreams get suppressed in relationships
(26:50) How to strategically plan bucket list goals
(29:43) Outro

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