Mel Schwartz, LCSW

#017: Word Hacking – Eight Common Words That Disrupt Our Lives and Relationships

Our words matter. They matter far more than we likely understand. In this episode of the Possibility Podcast, Mel Schwartz introduces eight common words we… Continue reading #017: Word Hacking – Eight Common Words That Disrupt Our Lives and Relationships

Turning the Tide Of Negativity In Your Relationship

I find it troubling that our inclination toward criticizing one another, particularly in familial or committed partnerships, overwhelms our ability to share approval or praise.… Continue reading Turning the Tide Of Negativity In Your Relationship

Our Words Matter

I’ve been struck by how often our words fly by each other without any real sincerity to them. Have you noticed how punctuated and meaningless… Continue reading Our Words Matter

#004: Getting Past the Argument — Why Is It So Important to Be Right?

The compulsion to be “right,” the need to win the argument, can be mind-numbing. This tendency withers our relationships. Mel Schwartz asks the question, “Would… Continue reading #004: Getting Past the Argument — Why Is It So Important to Be Right?

#003: Rethinking How We Think and How We Communicate (Radio New Zealand Interview)

Special bonus content episode! After reading Mel’s new book, The Possibility Principle, a producer with Radio New Zealand contacted Mel for an interview with Sunday Morning host Jim Mora. Thanks… Continue reading #003: Rethinking How We Think and How We Communicate (Radio New Zealand Interview)

#002: Love Isn’t All You Need

In this second episode of the Possibility Podcast, Mel Schwartz explores the nature of love. Unlike the Beatles song, “All You Need Is Love,” Mel… Continue reading #002: Love Isn’t All You Need

Change a Word—Change Your Life

Many years ago, I’d often fall into a recurring disagreement with my former wife. At bedtime I’d frequently find myself saying, “It’s hot in here.”… Continue reading Change a Word—Change Your Life

Do you Have Real Conversations?

For the most part we rarely engage in genuine conversations with one another. We rely upon formatted questions and answers that we exchange with each… Continue reading Do you Have Real Conversations?

Breaking the Cycle of Negativity in Your Relationship

Too often, when we encounter challenges and conflict in our primary relationships we tend to spiral down very quickly. When we’re in this down cycle,… Continue reading Breaking the Cycle of Negativity in Your Relationship

The Wrong Reason for Staying Married

The institution of marriage should be intended to enrich our lives. Certainly we might agree that the purpose of marriage ought to be to enhance… Continue reading The Wrong Reason for Staying Married