About Eri Kardos

Biography and Background

Eri Kardos transitioned from conservative beginnings to become an internationally acclaimed relationship expert, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author.[1][12][13] As founder and lead coach of Relearn Love, LLC, she works with Fortune 500 executives, top tech leaders, couples, and singles across six continents, integrating two decades of experience in relational consulting.[3][4][5][12][13]

Relearn Love Philosophy

Central to Kardos's work is the 'Relearn Love' framework, challenging the outdated 'version of love we learned before we could tie our shoes.'[2] She outlines four pillars: curiosity, cultivating knowledge, implementing change, and celebrating successes.[1] Love is portrayed as a practice and skillset requiring conscious unlearning of childhood patterns.[16][18]

Turning Conflict into Connection

Kardos explains why couples repeat the same fights, using science, humor, and stories to advocate turning conflict into intimacy via somatic awareness.[14][15] She addresses panic during conflict—spiraling to 'fix it fast' out of fear of abandonment—and offers tools for lasting relationships through repeated practice.[15][19]

Somatic Practices and Intimacy

Integrating somatic therapy, Kardos emphasizes body-based approaches to deepen connection, repair rifts, and enhance leadership influence.[1][12] Her methods help high-performers elevate boardroom presence through relational mastery.[12]

Coaching Programs and Offerings

Kardos offers tailored programs: Rekindle for couples, Relearn Love for Singles, private coaching, and executive services like 'Teammates' and 'Stepping Into Love.'[4][5][7][8][9][10] She also speaks globally and promotes her book as a guide to relational skills.[3][11]

Personal Story and Crush

Kardos shares her journey, including a 'crush that worked out' with her husband amid a full life, illustrating real-world application of her principles.[17]

Leadership and High-Performance

For executives, she bridges relationships and leadership, helping optimize careers by prioritizing relational skills that 'quietly determine whether any of it matters.'[2][12]