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If your partner has asked for space…
These skills can help you survive it, and keep the door open.
You’re not broken. You’re in survival mode. Your nervous system is on high alert, your thoughts are racing, and every attempt to fix things seems to push them further away.
This 8-minute quiz will help you spot the survival pattern you’re stuck in and the skills you need to stay grounded, communicate clearly, and avoid making the space worse.
Join 1500+ couples who stopped trying harder, and started practicing what actually works.
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You’re not broken.
Just missing these skills.
Relationship problems
We read books. We listen to podcasts. We try to do better.
But when it gets hard, we shut down.
We spiral. We turn away from each other, not knowing how to come back.
And then we blame.
Ourselves. Our partner. The past.
We start to wonder if we’re just too damaged, too different, too far gone.
The truth is, you’re not broken.
You’re not too much.
You’re just under-resourced.
And that’s what we fix here. With tools. With support. With a safe place to practice.
We read books. We listen to podcasts. We try to do better.
But when it gets hard, we shut down.
We spiral. We turn away from each other, not knowing how to come back.
And then we blame...
Ourselves. Our partner. The past.
We start to wonder if we’re just too damaged, too different, too far gone.
The truth is, you’re not broken.
You’re not too much.
You’re just under-resourced.
And that’s what we fix here. With tools. With support. With a safe place to practice.
You weren't born knowing how to do relationships. No one was.
Which skills are you missing?
I read all the books so you don't have to :)
Let's learn what actually works.
the big misunderstanding about relationships
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It's not about finding the right person. It's about learning the right skills.
1500+
Couples and individuals mentored since 2013.
4.9 stars
Google rating from clients navigating conflict, and reconnection.
12 years
Of hands-on relationship transformation experience.
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Real tools. Real talk. Real change. (No fluff, no fairy tales.)
Not sure what to do next? Press play.
Most people don’t get stuck because they don’t care. They get stuck because they were never taught what to do next. That’s where I come in. Below, you’ll find voice notes from me, Staci, with honest words for three of love’s hardest crossroads.
My Partner Asked For Space
We're trying to stay together
I'm dating and discouraged
It's not the space that breaks us, it's the story we tell ourselves inside it.
Most couples give up because they don't know what to do. You're not most couples.
Dating is a skill, too. And you're not broken, you're brave for still wanting love.
Let's sit in the space
Let's start fresh
💡 Feeling stuck or in-between?
Let's steady the ship
Know what to do next—even if your partner doesn’t know what they want
Communicate in a way that actually creates connection (this is how to be heard without losing your sh*t.)
Calm the chaos so you can stop spiraling and think clearly
We’ll show you the skills that make love last, by helping you...
The spiraling. The second-guessing. The emotional rollercoaster.
We’ll teach you how to regulate your inner world, do emotional push-ups, and respond from clarity, not fear.
Because the first step to connection is feeling safe in your own skin.
We’ll show you how to pace your emotions, name your movie, and share your truth without triggering shutdown or conflict (not just with “I” statements).
Most advice says “give it time.” We’ll give you real tools. A step-by-step roadmap to stop waiting, stop overthinking, and start rebuilding—whether you’re saving your relationship or saving yourself.
Stop Guessing. Start Practicing.
Choose Your Path To Better Love
Better Love Club
Navigate separation, steady your relationship, or date differently with weekly group coaching, a self-paced curriculum, and a supportive community that grows with you. This is where practice meets progress, and you’re never doing it alone.
Skill Snacks
Mini courses, playbooks. and self-paced tools to help you get emotionally stronger, one delicious little lesson at a time.
W.W.S.S.
Ever wish you had Staci in your ear when the convo turns sideways?
Now you do.
Love In Limbo: 30-Day Roadmap
Your partner asked for space. Now what? This guided roadmap helps you regulate your emotions, stop the mental spiral, and rebuild connection, without chasing, shutting down, or losing yourself in the process.
Private. High-touch. By application only. This is the deep end of emotional work, with personalized support for big questions like Can we stay? Can we heal? It’s a bigger investment because the support is more consistent, more tailored, and there when you need it most.
V.I.P. Program
Work 1:1 with Staci for personalized support, real guidance, and tools tailored to your relationship and what matters most.
Private Sessions
From quick tools to deep work, you’ll find the right fit for where you are (and where you want to go).
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The relationship podcast that tells the truth about love.
Hosted by a real family, for real love stories (yours included).
We’re Staci (relationship expert), Tom (my partner in love and life), and Brooke (our daughter). Together, we unpack the messy, emotional, “What do I even say right now?” moments in love.
From space and separation to shutdowns, blowups, and make-or-break conversations, we’ve been there. And we talk about it all with heart, humor, and tools that actually work.
No fluff. No finger-pointing. Just honest conversation and real-life support to help you feel more connected, grounded, and clear.
Pull up a chair. This is where the learning begins.
Love shack live podcast
Real talk. Real tools. Real love.
Think of our podcast as your emotional toolkit... one episode at a time.
When they asked for space, no one told you how to survive it. Now you’re stuck in relationship limbo, second-guessing every word, spiraling through what-ifs, and trying to hold it together while it feels like everything’s falling apart.
The Love in Limbo: 30-Day Roadmap is your guided reset for the space between. You’ll learn real emotional regulation tools, communicate with clarity (instead of panic), and feel proud of how you’re showing up, even if the outcome’s still unknown.
You don’t have to do this alone. And you don’t have to keep spinning. This is your plan. Your people. Your pause point.
You need a path back to you.
You don’t need to “win them back.”
— mike l.
"Staci is amazing. Her wealth of knowledge about relationships and her ability to teach and guide us are outstanding."
— Dee W.
"Staci’s program gave my husband and I the tools to become a loving, communicative couple."
— Leea B.
"Staci taught me how to communicate my needs with compassion and clarity, without fear of judgment."
— Marc B.
"Through The 30-Day Roadmap, I discovered strength and confidence I never knew I had."
— Janet r.
I am beyond grateful to say that my marriage has been saved, and my relationship with my husband has been transformed because of this program. I have cancelled and ripped up my divorce papers and even received a refund from my lawyer! Turns out my husband is NOT the narcissist my counselor thought he was, and now our relationship is thriving and growing again.
My Marriage Was Saved—Even After I Started Divorce Proceedings!
We know what this feels like.
I was reluctant to get involved in Staci’s program because my husband and I had tried everything. After a marriage counselor told me my husband was a narcissist and there was no hope, I found a lawyer and began divorce proceedings. Even though I loved my husband deeply, I still wanted our marriage to work out.
See the Impact of Learning
the Right Skills
"We were ready to give up but didn’t want to quit without trying."
— Nicole D.
You need someone who truly understands what you’re going through in your relationship—and what it’s like to feel stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward.
I’ve been there, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of emotional conflict, the fear of losing someone you love, and wondering how to fix what seems irreparably broken. What you might not realize is that the problem isn’t you. You haven’t been taught the skills needed to navigate the complexities of relationships. And that’s why I’m here.
I didn’t wake up one day knowing how to fix relationships. Like you, I’ve struggled. I lost my dad at 7, became a mom at 17, survived two divorces, and raised six children as a single mom. My life has been filled with challenges, but those very challenges became the foundation for the work I do today. I realized that the skills we need to make relationships work aren’t instinctual, they’re learned.
Now, I help people just like you—people who are facing relationship difficulties and want to stop guessing and start learning real tools. I provide the actionable skills you need to build lasting connection, manage conflict, and reignite intimacy. I mentor couples and individuals by teaching skills that bring lasting change, skills I know work because I’ve practiced them in my own life.
You’re not broken. You’re just missing the skills. And I’m here to guide you in learning them, so you can create the relationship you’ve always wanted.
Real Relationships, Real Results: Let’s Transform Yours
Me, my husband Tom & our hound Jigi
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