#351 - Nick Brancato - What Really Matters in a Successful Relationship?

Nick Brancato joins Something For Everybody this week. Nick is relationship systems architect, personal development coach, and author.  In this conversation, Nick and I explore the intricacies of relationships, emphasizing the importance of shared vision, communication, and understanding priorities. We discuss the creation of the Total Difference Score as a tool for couples to assess alignment in their priorities, and how this can lead to healthier relationships. The conversation also touches on the significance of curiosity, the role of habits in personal growth, and the balance between friendship and romantic partnerships. Ultimately, we highlight the foundational elements of good health and relationships as keys to a fulfilling life.- Timestamps: 00:00 Navigating Personal Growth Through Challenges06:00 The Importance of Relationships and Communication11:59 Understanding Priorities in Relationships17:48 Managing Priority Drift and Life Changes23:54 Building a Shared Vision for Lasting Relationships27:06 The Power of Shared Vision in Relationships28:57 Creating the Total Difference Score31:25 Navigating Misalignment in Relationships34:08 Core Life Priorities: Understanding What Matters37:33 Assessing Priorities for Personal Growth40:54 Building Habits for Lasting Change44:58 The Importance of Curiosity in Relationships46:49 Friendship vs. Romantic Partnership52:09 The Foundation of Good Health and Relationships-See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ -Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉https://shopforeverybody.com/ -AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. - Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY)-Nick’s Links:Website: https://www.nickbrancato.com/iG: https://www.instagram.com/personaldevcoach/-Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/-To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz -(Recorded on January 30th, 2025)Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)-Episodes You Might Enjoy: #320 - Exploring Youth Identity, Gender Affirming Care & Mental Health - Sasha Ayad, LPChttps://everybodyspod.com/ayad/ -#338 - How to Create a Life You Are Excited About - Joanna Horton McPhersonhttps://everybodyspod.com/joanna/ -Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email:  https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/