Summary of Course Curriculum

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  • 1

    Welcome to the Thriving Relationship Coach Certification Program - START HERE

    • START HERE!

    • WELCOME VIDEO - Get Oriented to Everything Here

    • LIVE Calls Schedule

    • Submit Questions for Q & A Calls Here

    • Book Reading and Listening Schedule

    • Library of Additional Resources

    • Facebook Group Link

    • Graduation Requirements

    • Meet the Support Team + Where to Go for Help

    • All course documents in one file
  • 2

    Module 1: Welcoming Kickoff and Orientation

    • Module 1 - Setting Intentions + Getting Oriented

    • Module 1 Slides

    • Handout: Goals that Begin with Being (Be Do Have)

    • Homeplay - Module 1

    • Module 1 Love Quiz
  • 3

    Module 2: Moving Couples Beyond Power Struggles + Into A New Paradigm of Thriving Relationships

    • Module 2 Video Training

    • Module 2 Slides

    • Handout: Stages of a Thriving Relationship

    • 5 Stages of a Thriving Relationship - Notes for Coaches

    • Handout: Relationship Poisons

    • Relationship Poisons - Notes for Coaches

    • Handout: Universal Human Needs

    • Handout: Blame to Responsibility

    • Handout: Formula for Lasting Relationship Growth

    • Handout: 6 Pillars of a Thriving Relationship

    • Module 2 Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 2

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3: Communication Essentials for Couples (Part 1)

    • Module 3 Video Training

    • Module 3 Slides

    • Handout: HEART Listening

    • HEART Listening - Notes for Coaches

    • Handout: Listening Filters

    • Module 3 Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 3

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 3
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    Module 4: Cultivating Secure Attachment

    • Module 4 Video Training

    • Module 4 Slides

    • Handout: Attachment - Couples Assessment

    • Handout: Attachment - Early Imprints

    • Handout: Attachment - Raw Spots

    • Handout: Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships

    • Module 4 - Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 4

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 4
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    Module 5: Breaking Free from Repetitive Cycles in Relationships

    • Module 5 Video Training

    • Module 5 Slides

    • Handout: Repetitive Cycles

    • Repetitive Cycle - Example

    • Handout: Attachment - Attachment Assurances

    • Module 5 - Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 5

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 5
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    Module 6: The Relationship Breakthrough + Repair System

    • Module 6 Video Training

    • Module 6 Slides

    • Handout: Relationship Breakthrough Process

    • Handout (review): Universal Human Needs

    • Handout: Feelings List

    • Handout: Superpowered Apology

    • Module 6 - Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 6

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 6
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    Module 7: The Power of the Love Account + Keeping it Full

    • Module 7 Video Training

    • Module 7 Slides

    • Handout: Love Account (positive to negative ratio)

    • Handout: 5 Love Languages Quiz and Handout

    • Module 7 Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 7

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 7
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    Module 8: Helping Couples Create a Strengths-Based Relationship

    • Module 8 Video Training

    • Module 8 Slides

    • Handout: Empathy Cards (recommended to print on heavier cardstock *if* available)

    • Handout: Date Night Cards (recommended to print on heavier cardstock *if* available)

    • Handout: Friends First Cards (recommended to print on heavier cardstock *if* available)

    • Handout: Small, Medium, and Large Connecting Rituals

    • Handout: Superpowered Appreciations

    • Handout: Strengths Based Relationship

    • Homeplay - Module 8

    • Module 8 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 8
  • 10

    Module 9: Communication Essentials for Couples: Part 2

    • Module 9 Video Training

    • Module 9 Slides

    • Handout: Essentials for Everyday Communication

    • Handout: Curiosity Toss

    • Handout: 7 Tips for Giving Feedback

    • Module 9 Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 9

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 9
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    Module 10: Building Emotional Intimacy Between a Couple

    • Module 10 Video Training

    • Module 10 Slides

    • Handout: Feelings List (repeat; to have handy)

    • Handout: Creating a Safe Space for Emotional Connection

    • Handout: Wants, Fears, + Loves - Exercise for Emotional Intimacy

    • Handout: 5 Fears of Emotional Intimacy - Assessment + Tips

    • Handout: Relationship Check-In

    • Module 10 Love Quiz

    • Homeplay - Module 10

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 10
  • 12

    Module 11: Personal Transformation for Each Individual: Part 1

    • Module 11 Video Training

    • Module 11 Slides

    • Handout: Self Sourcing

    • Handout: Thought Turnarounds

    • Handout: Magic And

    • Homeplay - Module 11

    • Module 11 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 11
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    Module 12: Personal Transformation for Each Individual: Part 2

    • Module 12 Video Training

    • Module 12 Slides

    • Homeplay - Module 12

    • Handout: Wheel of Balance

    • Handout: Calming Techniques

    • Handout: 3 Wishes Reflections

    • Handout: Pathway to Clarity

    • Module 12 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 12
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    Module 13: Healing from Affairs: Part 1

    • Module 13 Video Training

    • Module 13 Slides

    • Handout: Affairs - REBUILD Acronym

    • Handout: Affair Responses - hurting partner

    • Handout: Affair Responses - unfaithful partner

    • Handout: The Impact of the Affair on My Partner

    • Homeplay - Module 13

    • Module 13 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 13
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    Module 14: Healing from Affairs: Part 2

    • Module 14 Video Training

    • Module 14 Slides

    • Handout: Affairs - Why They Happen

    • Handout: Affairs - Building Trust

    • Homeplay - Module 14

    • Module 14 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 14
  • 16

    Module 15: Helping Couples Transform Sexual Challenges + Reignite the Spark: Part 1

    • Module 15 Video Training

    • Module 15 Slides

    • Handout: Sexuality - Libido Busters and Boosters

    • Handout: Sexuality - Rewriting Sexual Messages

    • Homeplay - Module 15

    • Module 15 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 15
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    Module 16: Helping Couples Transform Sexual Challenges + Reignite the Spark: Part 2

    • Module 16 Video Training

    • Module 16 Slides

    • Handout: Sexuality - Erotic Maps

    • Handout: Sexuality - Menu of Possibilities

    • Homeplay - Module 16

    • Module 16 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 16
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    Module 17: Setting a Couple up for Lasting Change

    • Module 17 Video Training

    • Module 17 Slides

    • Handout: Relationship Vision

    • Handout: Time Management Matrix for Relationships

    • Handout: Relationship Leaks

    • Homeplay - Module 17

    • Module 17 Love Quiz

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 17
  • 19

    Module 18: Proven Formula for Sessions (mapping out the first 10 sessions)

    • Module 18 Video Training

    • Module 18 Slides

    • Email/Social Media Post to Recruit Practice Couples

    • Sample Email to Send New Virtual Clients

    • Example: Electronic Client Intake Form

    • Worksheet Checklist

    • FYI: No more Love Quizzes from Module 18 onward

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 18
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    Module 19: Special Considerations with Bret, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Addictions)

    • Module 19 Video Training (on Special Considerations - Addictions)

    • Module 19 Slides (Training on Special Considerations - Addictions)

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 19
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    Module 20: Special Considerations with Bret, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Personality Disorders)

    • Module 20 Video Training (on Special Considerations - Personality Disorders)

    • Module 20 Slides (Training on Special Considerations - Personality Disorders)

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 20
  • 22

    Module 21: Special Considerations with Bret, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Intimate Partner Violence)

    • Week 21 Video Training with Bret on Intimate Partner Violence

    • Module 21 Slides (Training on Special Considerations - Intimate Partner Violence)

    • HEARTner Exercise - Module 21
  • 23

    BONUS Sessions with Special Guest Speakers

    • DIVERSITY TRAINING #1: Cultural Sensitivities + Diversity Training with Guest Speaker Dr. Gina Forrest, Chief Diversity Officer with the Indiana Supreme Court

    • Dr. Gina Forrest's slides

    • DIVERSITY TRAINING #2: Gender, Identity, + Sexuality with Katelyn King, Training Programs Coordinator at the LGBTQ+ Culture Center of Indiana University

    • DIVERSITY TRAINING #3: Autistic Community - with coach graduate, Jake

    • Whole Brain Relationships with Guest Speaker Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, NY Times Bestselling Author + Renowned Neuroanatomist

    • Handout for Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Whole Brain Relationships
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    GRADUATION Replay! 🎓

    • Graduation Replay - December 9, 2024 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!

    • Graduation Replay - August 13, 2024 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!

    • Graduation Replay - March 26, 2024 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!

    • Graduation Replay - November 27, 2023 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!

    • Graduation Replay - August 28, 2023 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!

    • Graduation Replay - April 24, 2023 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!

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    📝 Collection of All Handouts

    • 1. Goals that Begin with Being (Be Do Have)

    • 2. Stages of a Thriving Relationship

    • 2b. (*Special Notes Just for Coaches) 5 Stages of a Thriving Relationship

    • 3. Universal Human Needs

    • 4. Relationship Poisons

    • 4b. (*Special Notes Just for Coaches) Relationship Poisons

    • 5. Formula for Lasting Relationship Growth

    • 6. 6 Pillars of a Thriving Relationship

    • 7. Blame to Responsibility

    • 8. HEART Listening

    • 8b. (*Special Notes Just for Coaches) HEART Listening

    • 9. Listening Filters

    • 10. Attachment - Couples Assessment

    • 11. Attachment - Early Imprints

    • 12. Attachment - Raw Spots

    • 13. Repetitive Cycles

    • 14. Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships (this tools is simply educational)

    • 15. Attachment - Attachment Assurances

    • 16. Relationship Breakthrough Process

    • 17. Feelings List

    • 18. Superpowered Apology

    • 19. 5 Love Languages Quiz and Handout

    • 20. Love Account (positive to negative ratio)

    • 21. Small, Medium, and Large Connecting Rituals

    • 22. Strengths Based Relationship

    • 23. Superpowered Appreciations

    • 24. Date Night Cards

    • 25. Friends First Cards

    • 26. Empathy Cards

    • 27. Essentials for Everyday Communication

    • 28. 7 Tips for Giving Feedback

    • 29. Curiosity Toss

    • 30. Creating a Safe Space for Emotional Connection

    • 31. Wants, Fears, + Loves - Exercise for Emotional Intimacy

    • 32. Relationship Check-In

    • 33. 5 Fears of Emotional Intimacy - Assessment + Tips

    • 34. Self Sourcing

    • 35. Magic And

    • 36. Thought Turnarounds

    • 37. Calming Techniques

    • 38. Wheel of Balance

    • 39. 3 Wishes to Clarity

    • 40. Affairs - REBUILD Acronym

    • 41. Affair Responses - unfaithful partner

    • 42. Affair Responses - hurting partner

    • 43. Affairs - The Impact of the Affair on My Partner

    • 44. Affairs - Building Trust

    • 45. Affairs - Why They Happen

    • 46. Sexuality - Libido Busters and Boosters

    • 47. Sexuality - Rewriting Sexual Messages

    • 48. Sexuality - Menu of Possibilities

    • 49. Sexuality - Erotic Maps

    • 50. Relationship Vision

    • 51. Time Management Matrix for Relationships

    • 52. Relationship Leaks

    • 53. (just added!) Pathway to Clarity

    • Worksheet Checklist
  • 26

    Recorded Meditation for Couples

    • The Relationship Reset - Guided Meditation with Christine
  • 27

    💕 Example Sessions Facilitated by Bret and Christine

    • Love Story, 5 Stages of a Thriving Relationship, Relationship Poisons, and Repetitive Cycle (Kristin and Shayne with Christine)

    • 5 Stages of a Thriving Relationship, Poisons, Needs, Wonder and Look Under (Dru and Seth with Bret)

    • Listening Filters (Seth and Dru with Bret)

    • Relationship Breakthrough Process (Kristin and Shayne with Christine)

    • Relationship Breakthrough Process (Seth and Dru with Bret)

    • Strengths Based Relationship (Kristin and Shayne with Christine)

    • Creating a Safe Space and Curiosity Toss (Phil and Lori with Christine)

    • Wants, Fears, + Loves - Exercise for Emotional Intimacy (with Bret)

    • Love Languages (Phil and Lori with Christine)

    • 1st Session Example - Bret with Autumn and Brian
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    💼 Business Bootcamp

    • 🌟Business Bootcamp Introduction, Schedule & Zoom Link

    • SESSION 1 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Creating Your Client Intake Form

    • (SESSION 1) Example: New Client Intake Form

    • (SESSION 1) Example: Electronic Client Intake Form

    • SESSION 1 (replay from 2/5/25)

    • SESSION 1 (replay from 5/22/24)

    • SESSION 1 (replay from 8/9/23)

    • SESSION 1 (replay from 2/15/23)

    • SESSION 1 (replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 2 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Cancellation Policy, Client Agreements, Business Name

    • (SESSION 2) Example: Client Notes

    • (SESSION 2) Example: Client and Coach Agreements

    • SESSION 2 (Replay from 2/12/25)

    • SESSION 2 (Replay from 5/29/24)

    • SESSION 2 (Replay from 8/23/23)

    • SESSION 2 (Replay from 2/22/23)

    • SESSION 2 (Replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 3 (Replay from 2/27/25 - with SPECIAL GUEST, Emma Brownson)

    • SESSION 3 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Branding Colors + Designing Your Logo

    • SESSION 3 - Business Bootcamp - Freebie from Emma Brownson - Branding Colors + Designing Your Logo

    • SESSION 3 - Business Bootcamp - Slides from Emma Brownson - Branding, Colors + Designing Your Logo

    • SESSION 3 (Replay from 6/5/24)

    • SESSION 3 (Replay from 9/7/23)

    • SESSION 3 (Replay from 3/1/23)

    • SESSION 3 (Replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 4 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Setting Up Your Online Scheduler

    • SESSION 4 (Replay from 3/5/25)

    • SESSION 4 (Replay from 6/19/24)

    • (SESSION 4) Example: Confirmation Email #1

    • (SESSION 4) Example: Reminder Email #2 (36 hours before)

    • (SESSION 4) Example: Reminder Email #3 (8 hours before)

    • (SESSION 4) Example: Reminder Email #4 (1 hour before)

    • SESSION 4 (Replay from 3/8/23)

    • SESSION 4 (Replay from 9/21/23)

    • SESSION 4 (Replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 5 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Designing Free Consultations, Discovery Sessions, and Gift-a-Sessions

    • SESSION 5 (Replay from 3/12/25)

    • SESSION 5 (Replay from 10/4/23)

    • SESSION 5 (Replay from 3/22/23)

    • SESSION 5 (Replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 6 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Money Mindset, Soulful Sales, Rates + Packages

    • SESSION 6 (Replay from 3/19/245

    • SESSION 6 (Replay from 7/3/24)

    • SESSION 6 (Replay from 10/25/23)

    • SESSION 6 (Replay from 4/5/23)

    • SESSION 6 (Replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 7 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - List-Building

    • SESSION 7 (Replay from 7/10/24)

    • SESSION 7 (Replay from 11/1/23)

    • SESSION 7 (Replay from 4/12/23)

    • SESSION 7 (Replay from 2022)

    • SESSION 8 - Business Bootcamp - Slides - Website and Social Media

    • SESSION 8 (Replay from 7/17/24)

    • SESSION 8 (Replay from 11/16/23)

    • SESSION 8 (Replay from 4/19/23)

    • BONUS Training! Create Your Irresistible Offer

    • BONUS: Website Design Special for Team Love
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    🎓 Submit Your 6 HEARTner Calls for Graduation 🎉

    • ✅ Instructions for Documenting Your HEARTner Calls for Graduation

    • 1 of 6 HEARTner Call Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 2 of 6 HEARTner Call Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 3 of 6 HEARTner Call Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 4 of 6 HEARTner Call Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 5 of 6 HEARTner Call Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 6 of 6 HEARTner Call Reflections (required to graduate)
  • 30

    🎓Submit Your 8 Graduation Coaching Sessions 🎉

    • ✅ Instructions for Documenting Your Graduation Coaching Sessions

    • 1 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 2 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 3 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 4 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 5 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 6 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 7 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)

    • 8 of 8 Session Reflections (required to graduate)
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    Live Q&A Calls with Bret and Christine (REPLAYS)

    • 🌟Live Q & A Call Introduction, Schedule & Zoom Link

    • 🌟How to Submit Questions for Q & A Calls

    • Q and A Call - 3/14/25

    • Q and A Call - 2/27/25

    • Q and A Call - 2/6/25

    • Q and A Call - 1/23/25

    • Q and A Call - 1/9/25

    • Q and A Call - 12/19/24

    • Q and A Call - 12/6/24

    • Q and A Call - 10/31/24

    • Q and A Call - 10/18/24

    • Q and A Call - 10/3/24

    • Q and A Call - 9/20/24

    • Q and A Call 9/5/24

    • Q and A Call - 8/15/24

    • Q and A Call - 8/2/24

    • Q and A Call - 7/11/24

    • Q and A Call - 6/27/24

    • Q and A Call - 6/13/24

    • Q and A Call - 5/30/24

    • Q and A Call - 5/9/24

    • Q and A Call - 4/25/24

    • Q and A Call - 4/11/24

    • Q and A Call - 3/28/24

    • Q and A Call - 3/14/24

    • Q and A Call - 2/29/24

    • Q and A Call - 2/15/24

    • Q and A Call - 2/1/24

    • Q and A Call - 1/18/24

    • Q and A Call - 1/4/24

    • Q and A Call - 12/14/23

    • Q and A Call - 11/30/23

    • Q and A Call - 11/9/23

    • Q and A Call - 10/26/23

    • Q and A Call - 10/12/23

    • Q and A Call - 9/28/23

    • Q and A Call - 9/14/23

    • Q and A Call - 8/31/23

    • Q and A Call - 8/24/23

    • Q and A Call - 8/3/23

    • Q and A Call - 7/20/23

    • Q and A Call - 7/6/23

    • Q and A Call - 6/22/23

    • Q and A Call - 6/8/23

    • Q and A Call - 5/25/23

    • Q and A Call - 4/20/23

    • Q and A Call - 4/13/23
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    HEARTner Calls with Andrea (REPLAYS)

    • 🌟HEARTner Calls Special Zoom Link

    • 🌟Meet Andrea & Learn How HEARTner Calls Work

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - March 4, 2025

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - February 18, 2025

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - February 11, 2025

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - January 28, 2025

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - January 14, 2025

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - December 10, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - November 19, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - November 5, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - October 22, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - October 8, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - September 24, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - September 10, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - August 27, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - August 13, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - July 30, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - July 16, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - July 2, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - June 18, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - June 4, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 21, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 7, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - April 30, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - April 16, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - April 2, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - March 19. 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - March 5, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - February 20, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - February 6, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - January 23, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - January 9, 2024

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - December 19, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - December 5, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - November 14, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - October 31, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - October 17, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - October 3, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - September 19, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - September 5, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - August 22, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - August 8, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - July 25, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - July 11, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - June 27, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - June 13, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 30, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 23, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 16, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 9, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - May 2, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - April 25, 2023

    • HEARTner Call with Andrea - April 18, 2023