Relationship Advice

484: Healing From Chronic Pain Nov 20, 2024

Navigating a relationship where you or your partner suffers from chronic pain can be very challenging. Listen to today's show to learn more about healing your chronic pain and how to support your partner on their journey while maintaining a healthy relationship.

In this episode with Bonnie Lester we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The biological, social and physical impacts of pain
Using neuroplasticity tools and exercises for chronic pain reduction
The importance of developing a language around pain
Keys to healing and improving chronic pain
How to support a partner with chronic pain
Navigating the economic challenges of chronic pain
And much more!

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483: Healing Your Anxiety Nov 14, 2024

Most people have experienced anxiety at some point in their lives. For some, anxiety can be frequent and debilitating. No matter the levels of anxiety you experience, we could all benefit from calmer, more peaceful states of being. Listen to today's show to learn how to heal your anxiety and thrive in your life and relationships.

In this episode with Dr. Nicole Cain we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the different features of anxiety to help heal them
Four actionable steps to move through anxiety with proven effectiveness
Why it's important to get out of your logical brain to heal anxiety
Reclaiming your agency to help cope with anxiety
Bridging the gap between the mind and the body to heal your anxiety
Breathwork exercises to help with anxiety
How to reprogram yourself to break the cycle of anxiety
And much more!

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482: The Evolution Of Your Relationship, Social Media And More! Nov 07, 2024

In today's wide ranging conversation, Dr. Jenn and Chase discuss why you might want to rethink who you follow on social media, how your relationships will evolve and how to have difficult conversations. Listen to today's show for valuable relationship insights and tools you can start using today!

In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why the early stages of a relationship can be so easy compared to longer term relating
Recognizing if you are serial monogamist and what to do about it
Social media's negative impact on your relationship and unfollowing exes
How to be more vulnerable in all of your relationships
Bringing up difficult conversations with your partner and how to do it effectively
And much more!

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481: Healing Codependency In Relationships Oct 30, 2024

Codependency can feel difficult to navigate whether it's you or your partner displaying codependent behaviors. Listen to today's show for valuable tips and insights into dealing with the difficult emotions codependency can cause and start learning how to heal today!

In this episode with Dr. Nicholas Jenner we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Traits of codependency and the different types of codependents
Why people may develop codependency
How to begin healing your codependency or support a codependent partner
Working toward personal autonomy in a relationship while still feeling safe
How to examine your childhood to heal and grow through codependency
The importance of setting boundaries in a codependent relationship
And much more!

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480: Creating Intimacy With Your Partner Oct 23, 2024

Love is a verb and so is intimacy. It takes practice and dedication to have a thriving, intimate relationship. Listen to today's show to learn actionable tips to grow a deep connection in your relationship today!

In this episode with Dr. Joy Berkheimer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Dealing with perfectionist blocks to intimacy
How to access your full pleasure
Communication tips for a thriving sex life and relationship
What to do if you're not feeling desired in your relationship
Normalizing sexual behaviors
And much more!

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479: Sexuality And Beyond Oct 16, 2024

There are many factors that influence how we think, act and feel about sexuality. Understanding these factors can help us improve our relationships with our own sexuality and those we are intimate with. Listen to today's show for valuable insights and actionable tips!

In this episode with Danielle Savory we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding what is going on in your brain around sexuality
Deconstructing the 'should' of sex and other cultural misinformation
How to communicate and deal with if you or your partner are "too tired to have sex"
Why you should start planning and scheduling sex with your partner
How to be OK with disappointing your partner or others
Standing up for yourself if you're a people pleaser
And much more!

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478: Learn Nervous System Regulation And Improve Your Life Oct 09, 2024

A lot of what is talked about in the relationship space, including this podcast, involves the psychological side of relationships. However, a huge part of personal development can come from learning to regulate your nervous system and become more embodied. Listen to today's show for valuable tips and insights to begin this part of your journey.

In this episode with Karden Rabin we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Analyzing the sensations in our body to regulate emotions
How to transform your fight or flight response with embodiment exercises
The practice of finding your body when you're losing your mind
The benefit of approaching your healing through the body instead of always through the mind
Recognizing the signs of cumulative stress in your body
How to break the habit of overactive defense mechanisms
And much more!

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477: Early Relationship Stages And Getting Your Needs Met Oct 02, 2024

Relationships develop in stages and understanding how we show up in each stage is a valuable tool for relationship success. Understanding our needs and how to get them met is also incredibly important for relationship satisfaction. Listen to today's show for valuable information about both of these topics and much more!

In this episode with Thais Gibson we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why we sometimes betray ourselves because of infatuation with another person
The stages of dating and the subconscious mind
How to understand, communicate and get your needs met in relationships
The importance of meeting your own needs sometimes
The biggest factor for why people cheat
How to understand the area our subconscious mind is running things
And much more!

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476: How To Not Settle In Your Relationship Sep 25, 2024

As a relationship progresses most people will inevitably become more comfortable and complacent. In order to have a thriving long term relationship, we must take deliberate steps to avoid complacency, resentment and a loss of connection. Listen to today's show to learn the tools that will help you stay connected and create a loving and lasting relationship.

In this episode with Penny McGoey we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why it's important to remember that sometimes, "people change and forget to tell each other"
How to use journaling to find out what is working and what is not in your relationship
Getting clear and communicating what you want and need in your relationship
The importance of nurturing gratitude in your relationship
The value of making plans together and staying curious about your partner
How Penny cultivated a positive mindset to be with "the best man I've ever known"
And much more!

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475: Dealing With Infertility And Sexual Health Challenges Sep 18, 2024

Relationships are difficult to navigate in the best of times. Dealing with infertility and other sexual health issues can add another layer of stress and disconnect in even the healthiest relationships. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to navigate these difficult times with grace and love.

In this episode with Gabriela Rosa we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with the emotional challenges of infertility as a couple
How to avoid blaming and communicate in a healthy way when dealing with sexual health issues
The importance of communicating exactly what each person wants when it comes to having kids
The value in distinguishing between venting and problem solving conversations
How to communicate your needs effectively
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474: Communication Hacks And Embracing Criticism Sep 11, 2024

It may sound counterintuitive, but there are ways to embrace criticism to create more love in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate criticism and communication in a more productive, loving way.

In this episode with Dr. Warren Farrel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to not be defensive when dealing with criticism
The importance of dedicated communication time with your partner each week
Why loving someone is an art and a discipline that does not just happen on it's own
What to do if you feel your partner is not putting effort into the relationship
How to create and sustain a conflict free zone in your relationship
Using journaling to process your emotions before communicating with your partner
And much more!

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473: Dealing With Dating Anxiety Sep 05, 2024

Dating can feel overwhelming and challenging for many people. Navigating dating anxiety and fears can be easier when you have the right tools and awareness. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to date better while managing your anxiety and fears.

In this episode with Alistair Wolfe we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Recognizing our innate desire for connection while not losing yourself while dating
Early steps for dating success and important questions to ask yourself
Setting realistic expectations for what dating and relationships should look like
What to do if you feel there is a lack of effort when you're dating
The importance of being honest with yourself during the different stages of dating
And much more!

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472: How To Get Your Finances In Order For Peace Of Mind Aug 28, 2024

Money is one of the biggest causes of relationship conflict and divorce. Money can also be a personal strain that causes a great deal of stress and anxiety. Listen to today's show to learn how to get your finances in order and gain a deeper understanding of your relationship to money.

In this episode with Ben Hockema we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The different ways we think about money and the importance of understanding this for yourself and your partner
Why we create different money mindsets and the biases we carry around money
Creating agreements around money that work for your relationship
Why some people look at money to increase security and others want to use it for experiences
How to create real systems for your money management
Understanding and communicating your goals around money
And much more!

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471: Betrayal And Forgiveness Aug 21, 2024

Betrayal is one of the hardest things to move through in life and relationships. Working toward forgiveness is a key factor in the healing process. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with betrayal, integrate it and forgive.

In this episode with Dr. Bruce Chalmer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learning what exactly is betrayal and forgiveness
Why forgiveness is so hard
How to manage the initial shock of betrayal
Different ways to think about forgiveness
How to deal with the fear that you may be betrayed again
How to integrate pain and betrayal and rebuild trust
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470: Religion, Culture And Views On Sex Aug 14, 2024

Our childhood, religion, culture and many other factors all influence how we view sex and relationships as adults. Listen to today's show to better understand how these things have impacted your views so that you can take an informed approach to improving your sex and relationships.

In this episode with Ann Russo we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Religions impact on how we think about relationships
How to understand our past and get to our authentic sexual selves
Unpacking the cultural and religious messaging that women are not sexual
Why we've been taught that women's sexuality is dangerous
Promiscuity biases between men and women
Shame around sex and how to create empowerment
How to cultivate a flexible mindset and change your mind about sex and other relationship topics
And much more!

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469: Getting Realistic To Improve Your Life Aug 07, 2024

Some might say that the secret to happiness is managing your expectations. If you are operating with unrealistic expectations and frameworks, you can expect to be constantly disappointed and upset. LIsten to today's show to learn how to become aware of your thinking and create frameworks that serve you and your happiness.

In this episode with Nneka Symister we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to change your frameworks and expectations
Social media's negative impact on relationships and expectations
How to understand what it is that you want in a relationship
The importance of creating agreements in your relationship and following through with them
Why you must acknowledge that you will unintentionally hurt your partner and they will unintentionally hurt you as well
And much more!

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468: Striving In Life And Relationships Jul 31, 2024

Defining your purpose in life and aligning it with your relationship is a big task. First we must get clear on many things and ask ourselves important questions. Listen to today's show to learn how to live a meaningful life and while thriving in your relationship.

In this episode with Molly Fletcher we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Important questions to ask yourself when performing an 'alignment audit'’
How to live into the most authentic version of yourself
How to avoid complacency in your relationship
The value in anticipating our partner's needs
Getting clear on the legacy you want to leave behind
And much more!

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467: Take Radical Responsibility For Your Life And Relationship Jul 24, 2024

It's easy to point the finger at our partner, friend or family member when things are not going well in the relationship. However, the solution to our problems often lies within ourselves. What an amazing thing to realize and embody! We have the power to create the change we want in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn how.

In this episode with Hilary Silver we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What is radical responsibility and how to start embodying the practice
How we invite people to lie to us
The importance of asking ourselves how we've contributed to a relationship issue
How to create, and more importantly, hold your boundaries
Why we get resentful when we don't fully express ourselves
The importance of friendships outside of your romantic relationship
And much more!

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466: Gender Polarity And Your Relationship Jul 17, 2024

There are many factors that influence how you will show up in a relationship. One factor is your relationship with gender, masculinity and femininity. It's important to understand all aspects of yourself in order to show up as the best version of yourself and experience the best relationship possible. Listen to today's show to learn more!

In this episode with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding the gender narratives that may be influencing you
How both genders may want to give and receive both masculine and feminine traits
Why it's valuable to stop thinking about the masculine and feminine in a binary way
How to communicate with your partner around gender topics
What to do if you feel that you don't have a voice in your relationship
How to talk to kids to reinforce positive self esteem
And much more!

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465: Not Having Enough Sex In Your Relationship? Jul 10, 2024

Sex can become deprioritized as a relationship progresses. Less sex may be a result of many different factors that if they are left unaddressed, can lead to relationship dissatisfaction and even breakup. Listen to today's show to learn more about how to improve your sex life starting today!

In this episode with Dr. Nazanin Moali we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to creatively make sex a priority in your relationship again
Addressing sexual dysfunction in a safe and productive way if it's present
Should you be scheduling sex?
Understanding your own relationship with sex and deeper conditioning that may be present
How to get to know your erotic mind
What to do if resentment from rejection builds up
When porn may create issues in a relationship
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464: Harnessing The Power Of Acceptance Jul 04, 2024

Understanding to accept what we can change verse what we cannot change in our lives is a huge part of living a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn how to cultivate acceptance and how it will improve your relationships.

In this episode with Dr. Greg Hammer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How acceptance is an antidote to suffering
Specific tools and practices to cultivate more acceptance in your life
Why we should not be trying to satisfy a sense of lack through our relationship
Using mindfulness to cultivate more acceptance
How to sit with discomfort
Differentiating between things we can change and things we cannot
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463: Navigating Relationship Anxiety Jun 26, 2024

It's normal to feel anxious about things going on in your relationship at one point or another. However, this anxiety can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult. You don't have to be at the mercy of your anxious feelings. Listen to today's show to learn tools to navigate your relationships with more internal calm and peace.

In this episode with Chris Rackcliffe we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding where our anxious patterns may originate from
How to not abandon yourself when in relationships
Important nervous system regulation tools
The value of diversifying your sources of connection to relieve relationship anxiety
Signs of codependency and how to cope with it
Dealing with fears of abandonment
Working on your self worth and feelings of unworthiness
And much more!

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462: How To Have Better Conversations Jun 19, 2024

Opening up to vulnerability, asking better questions and mindfulness are all tools to have better conversations and improve your relationships. Listen to today's show for actionable tips to engage with your partner, friends and family in deeper conversations.

In this episode with Ashley Kirsner we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Tools to open up and become more vulnerable for deeper connections
The value of asking open ended questions and how to do it
Why you shouldn't try to fix all of your partner's problems
Why you should start sharing the impact of things your partner did
Using mindfulness to improve your conversations
Gratitude practices to start doing with your partner for immediate benefits

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461: Healing Our Past To Create More Love Now Jun 13, 2024

Understanding how our past informs our present is a key component to creating more love for ourselves and others. Listen to today's show to learn how a moment of impact from our past can show up in the present and how to heal from this place.

In this episode with Christina Rasmussen we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding grief's impact on what we do presently
How to shift from simply surviving to thriving
Why we sometimes have a need to prove our worth to the ones we love
The invisible losses that shape who we are
Understanding the foundational issues behind our triggers
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460: Creating A Values Driven Relationship Jun 06, 2024

Understanding our values and communicating them with our partner is an important exercise to create a thriving relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn more about creating a values driven relationship.

In this episode with Colter Bloxom we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The important difference between values and goals
How to clarify your values and communicate them with your partner
What to do when your values don't align with your partner's
Understanding and clarifying your non-negotiable values
When what we think we want is not what is really best for us
The importance of diversifying your values
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459: Using Polarity To Improve Your Relationship May 29, 2024

Understanding gender polarity and gender roles is a great way to improve the health and happiness of your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to apply this knowledge and start improving your relationship today!

In this episode with Magda Kay we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why romantic desire requires polarity and how to create it
Why you need to be communicating about roles in your relationship
Understanding your ideas about gender roles and applying this knowledge to your relationship
Moving between polarity and familiarity to create a loving and fulfilling relationship
How energy flows differently between the masculine and feminine
And much more!

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458: When Expectations Are Not Met May 22, 2024

We all have expectations for our lives and relationships. When our expectations are not met is usually when we are most disappointed, upset, angry, insert negative emotion here. So what do we do? A good place to start is to learn what realistic expectations are for your relationship and learn how to ask for what you need. Listen to today's episode to get these tips and tools and start applying them to your relationship today!

In this episode with Talia Bombola we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Establishing your expectations for a relationship and how to determine if they are realistic or not
How to consciously get your wants and needs met in a relationship
Communication tips to get your relationship needs fulfilled
The importance of of not only pointing out the negative in your relationship
Confronting the fact that your partner will disappoint you
And much more!

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457: Hard Relationship Truths You Need To Hear May 15, 2024

Society, pop culture, media and the internet all paint a pretty rosy picture of what a relationship 'should' look like. Unfortunately, these models often don't reflect what a relationship will actually look like nor how to make them work well. Listen to today's show to understand what a healthy relationship actually looks like and requires.

In this episode with Todd Baratz we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The harsh reality that our partner's will always frustrate us
Why love is conditional in adult relationships
A healthy approach to using attachment theory to inform your relationship experience
What to do when the honeymoon phase ends in your relationship
How to navigate a decrease in sexual desire in your relationship
The importance of understanding your partner's triggers and communicating about your own
And much more!

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456: Moving Through Challenges May 08, 2024

Throughout our lives we will be challenged with relationships, jobs and family among other things. Cultivating a positive mindset with tools to navigate these challenges is an important part of living a more joyful life. Listen to today's show to learn more about the tools to help move through all of life's challenges.

In this episode with Tammy Mastroberte we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to cultivate spirituality and how to interpret signs the universe may be showing you
What to do when you feel like you're stuck in your life or relationship
How to integrate acceptance and surrender into your life
Exercises to cultivate more gratitude in your relationship
How to infuse your life with more joy
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455: How To Deal With Anxiety And Overthinking May 01, 2024

Anxiety, overthinking and our overall mental health has a huge impact on our physical health. It's important to understand just how much our mental and physical health are intertwined. There's no one better than a critical care nurse turned therapist like today's guest to guide us through improving and understanding the link between our mental and physical health.

In this episode with Denise Schonwald we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with anxiety and how it impacts us physically
How our body interprets anxiety
Tools to interrupt patterns of anxiety and overthinking
How to support an anxious partner
How negative mental health patterns manifest physically
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454: Shifting From Default Monogamous Relating Apr 24, 2024

There are many ways to structure a romantic relationship outside of the traditional monogamous framework. Listen to today's episode to explore the different non-traditional relationship styles and the common issues and benefits people experience in them.

In this episode with Dr. Joli Hamilton we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The number one tip to experience a successful non-monogamous relationship
Should you try a non-monogamous relationship to save your current monogamous one?
How to discuss the idea of a non-monogamous relationship when you're currently in a monogamous relationship
How to navigate jealousy in any relationship
Dealing with the discomfort when experiencing jealousy
How to unpack your narrative around jealousy in your relationship
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453: Improve Your Mental Health, Improve Your Relationship Apr 17, 2024

Loving someone better starts with loving ourselves better. Self awareness, understanding our childhood and being present are just some of the tools to help ourselves along this path. Listen to today's show to learn how to love ourselves and others better.

In this episode with Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Mohammad we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Internal acceptance and the "I love you test"
How to increase your self esteem and self compassion
Tests and questions to help unpack the trauma we may have experienced as a child
What to do if your partner does not want to do the work to improve the relationship
The importance of leaving more space for pleasure in the relationship over performance and perfection
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[BONUS] Four Ways To Spark Your Relationship Apr 12, 2024

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Debra Campbell about four important ways to keep the spark alive in our relationship. What Dr. Deb teaches us in this episode is just a glimpse of what is covered in the course. 🙂

Dr. Deb recommends some helpful and practical exercises to help our relationships improve in general happiness and in the bedroom. Here are just a couple of our favorites from the episode:

Look at your everyday life with your partner, outside of the bedroom, as foreplay.
This allows you to see, from a different perspective, how everything you do and say can help to build up to your next erotic connection with your partner. For example, if you are criticizing your partner during the day, they aren’t going to be easily turned on in the evening. This helps to keep your attention on making your partner feel good and can lead to better sex.
Figure out what turns you on.
By finding out what helps you transition into feeling intimate, you can talk to your partner and plan to make your next connection more pleasurable. This could be taking a bath, playing certain music – you could even make a special playlist, or setting your bedroom up with luxurious sheets and good lighting to help you get in the mood.

In this episode we also discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of eliminating unhelpful old habits that can lead to friction and unhappiness
Healthy and successful communication tools
The biggest struggles couples have when reigniting their sex life, plus tips to spice things up
The importance of mindfulness to improve stress management
Why having shared dreams and desires can be so beneficial for celebrating our “couple culture” now and in the future.
And much more!

Dr Debra Campbell is a author, psychologist, university lecturer and couple therapists based in Melbourne Australia. Dr. Debra has consulted on everything from panic to depression, parenting, grief and relationships. Her book Lovelands has become an Amazon bestseller, combining self-help with the deeply personal memoir of a psychologist.

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452: How To Become More Securely Attached Apr 10, 2024

Attachment theory is one of the best ways to understand yourself, your partner and improve your relationship. Listen to today's show for tools you can use to heal your attachment wounds and work toward a more secure relationship.

In this episode with Thais Gibson we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to reprogram yourself through the unconscious mind and heal your attachment wounds
How to change the negative stories that we tell ourselves
Learning to meet your own needs and feel 'good enough' without our partner's validation
Understanding what are realistic and unrealistic expectations
How to process feelings in a healthy way if you put a lot of negative meaning into situations
And much more!

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451: Improve Your Relationship By Asking Better Questions Apr 03, 2024

It might sound a bit too good to be true. Ask better questions and instantly improve your relationship? The quality of our relationships is often determined by the quality of our communication and connection. Asking better questions will help you communicate better and develop a deeper sense of understanding and intimacy with your partner. Listen to today's show to learn how to ask better questions and improve your relationship today!

In this episode with Topaz Adizes we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to hold space and be in the emotions together with your partner
The art and value of deep listening during conversations
Why you should not be asking binary questions to have better conversations
Specific questions that you can start asking in your conversations today
Important questions to ask yourself for deeper conversations and insights
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450: Fixing Common Relationship Issues Mar 27, 2024

Kelli Miller shares essential advice for tackling common relationship issues. From reigniting feelings of love to navigating differences in desires and managing the impact of social media, Kelli provides practical tips to enhance your relationship. Tune in for actionable insights on compromise and understanding the ebb and flow of emotions, empowering you to strengthen your bond with your partner.

In this episode with Kelli Miller we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you don't feel in love with your partner anymore?
Navigating social media and understanding if it's damaging your relationship
What to do if you and your partner want different things in your relationship and life
Why it's normal to not feel in love all of the time
Acting in order to produce the emotional change you desire
Amazing tips to help you compromise with your partner more easily
And much more!

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449: Keys To Building A Lifetime Of Love Mar 20, 2024

Unfortunately, love and relationships don't necessarily come naturally to us. But that's ok! We can gain the tools and strategies to cultivate a life full of love and relationships that are fulfilling and healthy. Listen to today's show for amazing tips to start improving your relationship today.

In this episode with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Tools to understand ourselves so we can better relate with others through the love blueprint
Understanding the underlying meaning that we may be attaching to things our partner does
Specific tools and questions to get to know yourself and your partner on a deeper level
How bilateral stimulation with your eyes can literally widen your perspective and help you navigate conflict
How to let go of things when you're triggered or communicate with your partner if needed
Practices to cultivate love and compassion in your relationship
And much more!

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448: Understanding Love, Personalities And Our Brain Mar 13, 2024

If we better understand what makes us who we are, we can relate better and have more loving and fulfilling relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about how our brain chemistry, personality types and evolution make us who we are and influence how we relate to others.

In this episode with Dr. Helen Fisher we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding why we fall in love with specific personality types
How sex drive, romantic love and attachment influence our relationships
How are hormones influence our personalities and who we are attracted to
Why are decision making can be compromised in relationships and how to account for this issue
The importance of sometimes overlooking the negative in a relationship
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447: Building Better Communication, Compassion And Connection Mar 06, 2024

Our relationships are often a product of the quality of our communication. Communication involves much more than just the words we speak. Listen to today's show to learn how to approach and have conversations that will produce more connection and love in your relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Heather Browne we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How communication starts beyond words
Important questions to ask yourself before having a conversation
Specific steps to ensure your conversation is set up for success
How to soothe yourself if communication is not happening or not going how you'd like
The importance of accepting your partner and not trying to change them
How to create a new belief system and not fall into old patterns

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446: The Definition Of Love, Negotiating Impasses And Deep Wisdom Feb 28, 2024

Defining something is one of the first steps in understanding and cultivating it. Loving and being loved is a fundamental human need that can bring us amazing highs and unbearable lows. Today's wide ranging and philosophical conversation will help you better understand and cultivate love in your life, negotiate in conflict and live a richer, more meaningful life.

In this episode with Dr. David McMillan we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The factors that contribute to true and meaningful love
How to serve the spirit of your relationship
Negotiating impasses in your relationship with specific tips and tools you can use right away
How to disagree joyfully and validate your partner's opinion
The life stages of working toward enlightenment and how these deep insights can help us show up better for ourselves and others
And much more!

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445: Money, Happiness And Meaning Feb 20, 2024

We need money to move through the world, but more money doesn't necessarily mean more happiness. Navigating our relationship with money is an important part of life and relationships. We've covered understanding our money personalities in several past shows. Through his own experiences and many interesting conversations, Paul shares what money means to different people and what we can learn from their stories.

In this episode with Paul Ollinger we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How chaos in your life can lead to chaos in your relationships
How to find your source of purpose
Redefining how you measure success
How to chase your dreams even if it seems impossible
Debunking the myth that you'll find happiness with just a little more money
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444: Dealing With Negative Thoughts Feb 14, 2024

Do you ever get caught in a negative thought pattern that you just can't seem to break? Maybe you often find yourself turning an ant hill into a mountain? Negative thoughts can take over our lives and make us feel frustrated, sad and overwhelmed. Listen to today's show to learn how to combat negative thoughts with specific tools and tips that will help you right away!

In this episode with Amy Morin we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding that just because we think something, doesn't mean it's true
Why we tend to exaggerate things from the past
How to deal with anxiety around dating and your relationship
Positive affirmations as a tool to use in your relationship
How to reframe negative thoughts with compassion
How to process negative thoughts ourselves and not bring them into our relationship
And much more!

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443: Healing Your Negative Attachment Patterns Feb 13, 2024

Attachment theory is a valuable lense to examine ourselves and our relationships. Understanding how most of us will fall into common negative attachment patterns can help you heal and thrive in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about attachment theory, breaking negative patterns and much more!

In this episode with Jessica Baum we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to negotiate comfort between closeness and space in your relationship
What attachment patterns are and how they are formed
How our partner's can help us co-regulate our nervous system
Navigating your partner's capacity for growth
The anxious/avoidant negative cycle and how to break it
And much more!

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442: Surviving Domesticity And Having Better Conversations Jan 31, 2024

Kids, household chores, carpools and the monotony of a routine life can take its toll on a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to keep your relationship fresh, have better conversations with your partner and improve your relationship.

In this episode with Enrico Gnaulati we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why marital satisfaction plummets when couples have children
How to create a balance between parenting and romance
Exploring new forms of love through parenting
The importance of freedom in a relationship
Conversational narcissism and what to do if your partner or friend always makes the conversation about themselves
What to do if your partner lacks the ability to stay engaged in a conversation
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441: Sex Education And Tips For Open Communication Jan 24, 2024

Unfortunately, many of us received little to no sex education as young adults. We bring this lack of knowledge into our adult relationships and often live sex lives that suffer from this. The good news is that it's never too late to learn! Listen to today's show to get educated about sex, communication and much more!

In this episode with Danielle Bezalel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Where to start when thinking about your sexual education
Porn's effect on our sex education
Shame, guilt and questions around masturbation, porn and sex toys
How to educate your kids about sex and porn
Tips for communicating about sex with your partner
The magical, magic wand experiment that Danielle completed
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440: What Exactly Is A Healthy Relationship Anyway!? Jan 17, 2024

Defining what a healthy relationship looks like is a good first step to creating one. Domestic violence is unfortunately a part of some unhealthy relationships so it's also important to understand this unhealthy issue. Listen to today's show to understand these topics!

In this episode with Dr. Christine Murray we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Defining what a healthy, thriving relationship looks like
The spectrum of happiness in a relationship
Understanding the power and control dynamics that may be present in your relationship
How to have the tough conversations with your partner when something doesn't feel right
Understanding what a healthy ratio of positive to negative interactions looks like in a relationship
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439: Healing Unhealthy Relationship Patterns Jan 10, 2024

Many of us learn unhealthy relationship patterns and have trouble understanding and breaking them. What if we could teach our children to not create these patterns and learn how to break them for ourselves through a children's book? Listen to today's show to hear how a licensed therapist has written a children's book to help adults and children heal.

In this episode with Daniel McMillan we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the pursue, withdraw, relationship pattern and why it does not serve us
How to navigate the fear of disconnection when your partner withdraws
How to communicate when you're anxious and you feel you want to pursue your partner
Navigating our fear of abandonment by yourself and with your partner
How to teach your kids about unhealthy relationship patterns
Understanding that it's OK to not be able to solve all of your problems
And much more!

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438: Loving Yourself Into Deeper And More Meaningful Connections Jan 03, 2024

We all want to have better relationships but we don't always have the tools to get there. Surprisingly, much of the work of having better connections starts from the relationship with ourselves. Listen to today's show to learn how to deepen your connection with yourself and others.

In this episode with Andy Chaleff we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Tools to open up to all kinds of relationships for deeper connections
The magic hack of saying the thing that you're struggling with the most and how it will help you create more self love
How to deal with difficult people in your life and apologize even when you don't want to
Healing by addressing your inner child who may feel like they are never enough
Daily mantras that will instantly help you feel better about yourself
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437: Creating A More Conscious Life And Relationship Dec 27, 2023

Understanding how to live our lives more consciously and present will improve our relationships with ourselves and with all whom we come in contact with. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to live and love more consciously.

In this episode with Steve Farrell we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Unpacking the illusion of separation for more conscious living
How to work toward relationships that are non-transactional
What we can learn from near death experiences to positively impact our daily lives
Steps to live into your higher self
Daily spiritual practices to help you live more consciously
And much more!

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436: How To Become A Better Lover And Know What You Want In Bed Dec 20, 2023

Most of us have had a poor introduction to sex with all of the shame and misinformation we take in through culture and early education. Unpacking these things as adults can help us be more in touch with our sexuality and improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a better lover and have more satisfying sexual experiences.

In this episode with Amy and April we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The number one tool that will help you start becoming a better lover immediately
How showing up with curiosity will improve your sex life
How to have difficult sex conversations and not create shame around sexuality
Mutual masturbation practices that will help you connect more deeply with yourself and your partner
The importance of making sex, and your life, more playful
Sex life check ins with your partner to skyrocket your sex life
And much more!

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435: Increase Desire, Deepen Pleasure And Expand Your Orgasmic Potential Dec 13, 2023

Who wouldn't want to increase desire, deepen pleasure and expand their orgasmic potential? Yes please! Listen to today's show to learn how to understand the tools and practices necessary to further develop your sexuality and sexual experiences.

In this episode with Susan Taylor we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to resensitize yourself to sexual touch for better sexual experiences
How porn impacts your sexuality and sexual experiences
Specific practices to learn how to listen to the wisdom of your body
Why putting less emphasis on orgasm will improve your sex life
Understanding the different types of orgasmic states and how to access them
And much more!

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434: The Magic And Power Of Nonverbal Communication Dec 06, 2023

A large part of communication is without words and the science behind it is fascinating and useful. Listen to today's show to learn about the secret world of nonverbal communication and how to harness its power to improve all of your relationships.

In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the general principles of nonverbal communication
How gender greatly influences our ability to give and receive nonverbal cues
Understanding nonverbal cues and determining how much influence we should give them
Nonverbal cues that can hint at deception and lack of authenticity from a person
The importance of touch during conflict resolution
How odors influence ourselves and others
What mimicry communicates nonverbally
And much more!

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433: High Performers And Dating Nov 29, 2023

Are you a high performer always looking to advance in your career and dating life? Perhaps you're struggling to balance the two or to be as successful in your dating life as you are in other areas of life? Listen to today's show to learn where high achievers go wrong and how to do it better in love, life and relationships.

In this episode with Katarina we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the blindspots you may have when dating and in relationships
Dealing with the toxic belief that ambition is a bad thing
How to not abandon yourself and settle when dating
The importance of getting clear on your core values and needs
Markers of compatibility in a relationship
Combating the illusion that there is always something better out there
Understanding if you're diving into work as an avoidance practice
And much more!

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432: Recovering From Sexual Trauma And Grief Nov 22, 2023

Healing after sexual trauma can be a complex and continuous process. Tools to navigate healing will help someone learn to love others and themselves. Listen to today's show to better understand the healing process and learn to love and trust again.

In this episode with Edy Nathan we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you feel imprisoned by your sexual trauma
Understanding the loss of the self that occurs from trauma
Strategies to move through sexual trauma
How to build trust and learn to love yourself and others again
Healing the conversation between your mind and body
Working through feelings of self loathing
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431: Dealing With Criticism Nov 15, 2023

Criticism is something that will likely come up in relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. How we deal with criticism is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with criticism much more!

In this episode with Dr. Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding what criticism is, where it comes from and it's underlying origins
The one response to criticism to start using immediately
How to move toward conflict resolution when dealing with criticism
How to communicate with a critical partner, friend or relative
Shifting out of criticism and into more productive conversations
And much more!

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430: Radiate Positivity To Improve Your Relationships Nov 08, 2023

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the abundance of self help information available these days. Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves and our relationships is something that's simple and easy to remember and implement. Look no further than today's episode for simple, actionable advice to help improve your relationships and your life today!

In this episode with Dr. Cohen we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to cultivate positive relationships that will impact your life immediately
The importance of smiling and moving on when confronted with conflict
The value of not saying everything that you think
How to keep things simple in order to have peace in your life
Understanding when we should not let something go in a conflict
The importance of expressing appreciation
And much more!

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429: How To Date Better - Manage Anxiety And Dating With Intention Nov 01, 2023

Are you frustrated and disappointed by your dating experiences? Perhaps you have a lot of anxiety around dating and meeting the right person? Listen to today's episode to learn how to date better with more peace of mind for better results and more happiness!

In this episode with Anne Appel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Specific tips and tools to date with less anxiety and better results
The importance of recognizing the difference between chemistry and compatibility
How to not settle when dating and how to know if you've met 'the one'
Important communication tips and questions to ask while dating
Setting realistic goals and expectations for your dating life
Recognizing opportunities for growth while dating

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428: Navigating Toxic Relationships With Family, Friends And Lovers Oct 27, 2023

Relationships make our lives richer, however, sometimes they can cause a lot of pain and frustration. If you are in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic or toxic, chances are they leave you feeling emotionally drained and looking for answers. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with a toxic relationship whether it's with your romantic partner, a friend or a family member.

In this episode with Chelsey Cole we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The specific signs to determine if the relationship you're in is with a narcissistic individual
How to communicate with a narcissistic individual in the most productive way possible
Deciding whether or not you should work on a relationship with a narcissistic individual
Important questions to ask yourself when dealing with a narcissistic partner
How to navigate a relationship with a narcissistic parent
How to know when to leave a narcissistic relationship
And much more!

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427: Creating A Life You Truly Desire Oct 18, 2023

What does it mean to live a good life? The answer will be different for each individual, however, there are mixed signals that can lead us astray. Are you truly living the life you want to live or are you living the life your parents, society or friends want you to live? Listen to today's show to understand the factors that influence our life decisions and how to start living a more fulfilling and authentic life.

In this episode with Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand the messaging that influences your life and how that may have lead you astray
The important questions to ask yourself to deeply understand the life you want to live
Coming to a deeper understanding of yourself so you can make better decisions
How to co-create a fulfilling life if you are in a relationship
The importance of starting with the experience you would like to have in your life and not the results
And much more!

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426: Improving Physical And Verbal Communication Oct 11, 2023

If you're reading this then you likely would love to improve your relationship and sex life. Start by asking yourself, do I have an in-depth knowledge of what my partner physically desires? Do I know how they like to be touched? How do you like to be touched? Have I communicated with my partner about these things?

These are likely new questions to ask your partner and yourself. Listen to today's show to learn more about a detailed process to communicate more effectively both physically and verbally in your relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Susan Kaye we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The detailed process that will help you physically and verbally communicate better with your partner
How to be in touch with your bodily sensations without expectations
Creating a deeper understanding of both you and your partners turn ons and turn offs
How to touch your partner with intention and attention
How to communicate your desires with your partner in the healthiest way possible
And much more!

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425: Creating An Abundant Life Oct 04, 2023

An abundance mindset is one that will help bring you more love, laughter and light. Don't you want to learn to cultivate this way of living!? Sometimes this kind of dialogue can seems gimmicky or full of someone trying to sell you something. Not this discussion! Listen to today's show for specific, actionable tools to cultivate an abundance mindset that will improve your relationship and your entire life!

In this episode with Dr. Etel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The mindset to cultivate the will help you begin to create abundance in your life
Understanding how much our words and thoughts influence our life and how to curate them for positive outcomes
Playing with the idea that time is elastic and how we can create an abundance mindset when it comes to our time
How to deal with uncertainty and why it can lead us to make bad decisions
Why you should put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror to help solve your problems
And much more!

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424: From Chaos To Calm: Regulating Your Nervous System Sep 27, 2023

When our nervous system is activated it's hard to make good decisions, show up how we want to be in relationships and generally keep ourselves together! Listen to today's show for a step-by-step process to regulate your nervous system and go from chaos to calm.

In this episode with Julie Potiker we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to find your soothing touch spot to begin calming yourself down
Understanding and releasing the shame of losing yourself and acting out in the past
How to deactivate yourself in a moment of conflict
Using free association to rewire your thinking and bring more joy to your life
Understanding the feelings below your emotions and how to do it
Detailed visualizations that will help you deal with anxiety, anger and other difficult emotions
And much more!

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423: Love, Relationships, Giving And Receiving Sep 20, 2023

Love and relationships can often get mixed up in terms of the difference between the two and how we experience them. Understanding the deeper meaning of love and relationships for ourselves can help us navigate our lives and relate better. Listen to today's show for an interesting discussion around these topics and much more!

In this episode with Sanya Bari we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The nature of relationships and why they require rules
The important distinction between a 'secret sacrifice' and compromise
What to do if resentment is building because of sacrifices you're making in relationships
What to do if you're a giver and you feel your partner is not
Learning to receive in relationship and allowing yourself to come into love on it's own
How to give from an honest and authentic place
And much more!

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422: Heart, Emotion And The Body Sep 13, 2023

Our emotions can affect us both consciously and unconsciously. Negative emotions can be stored in the body and even lead to illness and disease. Listen to today's episode for deep insights into how our emotions, conscious and unconscious mind and our heart all influence how we move through relationships and the world around us.

In this episode with Dr. Brad Nelson we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How emotional baggage can lead to illness and how to begin to heal this
The importance of allowing negative emotions and how to move through them
How to ask the subconscious mind questions for deep insights
Understanding the role our heart plays in relationships and whether or not we have walls surrounding our heart
Understanding that we don't have to be at the mercy of our emotions
The importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing
And much more!

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421: Cultivating Spirituality In Your Life Sep 06, 2023

Do you have spiritual practices in your life and relationship? What does spirituality mean to you? Listen to today's show to better understand what it means to be on a spiritual path and learn how to walk that path to improve your life and relationship.

In this episode with Dimitri Moraitis we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What is a spiritual awakening and how do they occur?
Four actionable steps to grow spirituality in your life
Instead of looking for the perfect relationship, perfecting the one your in
How relationships can be our spiritual teachers
What to do if your partner is not into walking the spiritual path with you
And much more!

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420: What Mentally Strong Couples DON'T Do Aug 30, 2023

Models for how to behave and what not to do in a relationship can be a valuable tool for growth. Listen to today's show to understand what strong couples don't do in order to create a healthy, happy relationship.

In this episode with Amy Morin we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The danger in assigning meaning to your partner's behavior and making assumptions
Why you shouldn't keep secrets from your partner and understanding that privacy is different from secrecy
The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship and how to set healthy ones
What to do if your partner uses emotions as weapons for manipulation
How to compromise better in your relationship
Cultivating mental strength and navigating relational challenges better
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419: Intergenerational Problems And Childhood Impacts In Adulthood Aug 23, 2023

Much of how we show up in relationships is formed during our childhood. Understanding how our parents did, or did not, show us love can help us relate better as adults, be better partners and be better parents as well. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and insights to understand our childhoods and relate better as adults.

In this episode with Dr. Julia DiGangi we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How our childhood shapes how we relate as adults
How we pick up on emotional energy as young children and how it impacts us later in life
The forms of injury our parents can pass along to us
How to parent from an emotionally centered perspective
How to raise our kids so that they relate in the best way possible as adults
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418: Navigating Codependency And Relationship Agreements Aug 16, 2023

Do you have feelings of anxiousness around your partnership? Maybe you feel you need your partner to complete you and feel whole? You might be showing some signs of codependency, but that's Ok! Listen to today's show to learn more about codependency, creating relationship agreements and learning that it's not our jobs to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves.

In this episode with Veronica Lynn Clark we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What codependency looks like and how to move toward more security with yourself
Why we become codependent
Understanding our limiting beliefs around love and relationships
How to get rid of the idea that we need to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves
How to create relationship agreements so your relationship can flourish
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417: Coping With Anxiety And Cultivating A Richer Life Aug 10, 2023

Anxiety may be baked into what it means to be human but it doesn't have to rule our lives. Listen to today's show to learn about why anxiety may feel like it's taking over our lives and the tools to become less anxious while cultivating a more fulfilling life and relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Kirk Schneider we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the evolutionary origins of anxiety
How to stay with uncomfortable feelings and the value that can have
The importance of learning to slow down and specific tips to do so
Cultivating our ability to choose rather than react
Understanding that life is an adventure and creating a cosmic perspective to help improve your life
And much more!

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416: Navigating Relationship Conflict Aug 02, 2023

Relationships will have conflict. Successful relationships are not necessarily built by preventing conflict, but instead by navigating it in a healthy and productive way. Listen to today's show for valuable tools and tips for navigating relationship conflict better.

In this episode with Stephanie Wijkstrom we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Identifying similar conflict patterns and how to change these patterns
What you can learn about conflict resolution from a hostage negotiator
How to listen productively when resolving conflict
The best way to respond to your partner to help resolve conflict effectively
Specific communication tips for conflict resolution
And much more!

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415: Relationship Tool Kit - Repairing After Conflict, Check-Ins & More Jul 26, 2023

The more tools we have to make our relationship healthier and happier, the better! Listen to today's show for some very actionable tips and advice to help you improve your relationship today.

In this episode with Multiamory Podcast (Dedeker Winston, Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren) we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the stories we are telling ourselves to help improve our relationship
Step by step guide to repairing your relationship after an argument or disagreement
Understanding our triggers to help repair your relationship
Why an apology may not be enough
The importance of a periodic relationship check-in and how to do it
How to reconnect if you're feeling bored or disconnected with your partner
And much more!

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414: Understanding Your Evolving Relationship Jul 19, 2023

Relationships change over time and require us to evolve in order to keep them healthy. Listen to today's show for tips for how to keep the spark in your relationship as it grows and evolves.

In this episode with Dr. Michael Mongno we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you feel you or your partner has changes drastically during the relationship
How to communicate with your partner when you're feeling distant and that you may be growing apart
Exploring other interests and needs outside of the relationship
The importance of curiosity and novelty for growth
How to plan new things to keep your relationship fresh
And much more!

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413: Unpacking Trauma Jul 12, 2023

Physical and emotional trauma can have a profound impact on our lives and we may not even realize it. Listen to today's show for a holistic approach to treating trauma, it's link to your digestion and much more.

In this episode with Dr. Ellen Cutler we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How trauma manifests itself differently in each individual
Uncovering trauma in your past
The link between trauma and digestion and chronic disease
Holistic approaches to healing your health and trauma
And much more!

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412: How Group Therapy Can Improve Your Relationship Jul 07, 2023

Group therapy and community can be a unique and powerful way to improve your relationship and feel supported, especially if your partner is neuro-diverse. Listen to today's show to learn more about group therapy and the value of community for your mental health.

In this episode with Lisa Anzaldua we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What group therapy entails and how it's beneficial
Navigating the difficulties of being in a relationship with a neuro-diverse partner
The importance of validation, feeling seen and how to obtain it
How to cultivate empathic resonance
The importance of reclaiming the self in relationships
And much more!

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411: Ignite Your Sex Life Jun 28, 2023

Clear communication around sex and a deeper understanding of our partner and our own desires can help us lead healthier and happier sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn the 5 sex languages and how to use them to ignite your sex life!

In this episode with Dr. Doug Weiss we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do when your sexuality has been damaged through past relationships, conditioning or trauma
The discipline needed to increase intimacy in your relationship
How to nurture your partner to connect more effectively in the bedroom
How to directly ask for sex
Using better language to upgrade your sex life
The 5 sex languages and how to use them for yourself and your partner
And much more!

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410: Fairness In Relationships Jun 21, 2023

Do you feel like you're carrying an unfair load in your relationship? The truth is, no relationship will be perfectly split with household responsibilities, carpooling the kids, taking care of the bills and any other number of responsibilities. However, it is important that both partners feel the relationship is fair. Listen to today's episode to learn what fairness looks like in a healthy relationship and how to make your relationship more balanced if it is not currently.

In this episode with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How fair can you really make a relationship?
The steps to take if you feel your partner is not carrying a fair load in the relationship
Specific communication tools to productively create more fair relationships
The importance of recognizing how our parents modeled relationships and it's impact on us
How to navigate the shame spiral and not feeling good enough
And much more!

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409: This Is How To Create A More Fulfilling Relationship Jun 14, 2023

Relationships can be complicated and hard to navigate. Of course you're here listening because you want to uncomplicate things and relate better! This episode is full of insight and wisdom from Sulonda Smith who has a beautiful way of communicating exactly what we can do to relate better and live a more fulfilling life. Listen to today's show for actionable tools and tips to start improving yourself and your relationships today.

In this episode with Sulonda Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How our automated responses can complicate our relationships
Getting clear on what a relationship should look like
How to understand and embody the idea that it's ok to not have everything figured out
How to observe yourself and your actions for the best outcomes in your relationship
Recognizing your levels of need for validation in a relationship and how to heal these needs
And much more!

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408: Why We Stay In Toxic Relationships Jun 07, 2023

Are you in a relationship that does not feel good to you? Perhaps you're currently in a toxic relationship or you've been in one before? It can feel like you're stuck while you're in it or you may feel you're repeating the same pattern with unhealthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn why we enter, stay and repeat toxic relationships and the key tools to break the patterns and enter into more healthy, happy relationships.

In this episode with Kierstyn Franklin we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How your subconscious may be attracting you to negativity and how to break this pattern
Trauma bonding and addiction to the highs and lows of a unhealthy relationship
Why we sometimes get stuck in the shame of a toxic relationship
How to develop more self awareness and turn inward to break unhealthy patterns
Recognizing the signs of abuse, gaslighting and other unhealthy relationship traits
Addressing a toxic partner and how to recognize when to leave
And much more!

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407: How To Create Healthy Patterns In LGBT Relationships May 31, 2023

Relationships of all kinds take work. LGBT relationships can have additional difficulties to navigate such as bringing in one's potential shame around sexuality or dealing with rejection from childhood as an adult, among many other unique difficulties. Listen to today's show as Dani and Keely provide their unique perspective and advice for people in LGBT relationships. Even if you are in a heterosexual relationship there are many great nuggets of wisdom to gain from listening to today's show.

In this episode with Dani and Keely we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Difficulty dealing with rejection, struggling to be vulnerable and other patterns they see with their clients
The struggle with one's identity as they come to terms with their sexuality
Coming out as an adult and how to deal with unaccepting family or friends
Dealing with insecurities when someone identifies with the LGBT community
Listening to the body's emotional responses to difficulties
The importance of community when navigating LGBT relationship difficulties
And much more!

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406: Too Much Drama In Your Life? May 24, 2023

We all have been there with a romantic partner, family member or friend who always has something dramatic going on in their lives. Perhaps it may even be you who is addicted to drama. There are important patterns to recognize and correct if you or someone you know is addicted to drama. Don't let the drama of others, or within yourself, continue to decrease your happiness and well being. Listen to today's show for key tools and tips for dealing with drama in your life.

In this episode with Dr. Scott Lyons we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What is drama, how to recognize it and the important differences between a drama reflex and a drama occurrence
How those who engage in drama are disconnected from themselves
How drama helps reinforce one's identity as a victim and how to break this pattern
Why some individuals create drama to feel alive and connected
How to relate with someone who is addicted to drama
Interrupting the drama pattern for a happier, healthier life
And much more!

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405: Inspiration To Leave A Toxic Relationship May 17, 2023

Life in India as a woman is much different than in the western world. Arranged marriages and a deeply patriarchal society are just two of the pressures that can make life difficult for an Indian woman. Add a toxic, abusive arranged marriage with kids involved to these cultural pressures and one could feel quite hopeless. This is exactly what Kanchan Moudgil had to go through and was able to come out the other side happy, healthy and with a positive outlook on life. Listen to today's show to hear Kanchan's inspirational story along with specific, actionable advice for what to do if you're in a toxic or abusive relationship.

In this episode with Kanchan Moudgil we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What it's like to grow up in India with arranged marriages and a strong patriarchal hierarchy
How to get out of a victim mentality
How those who are in toxic relationships can justify an abusive situation and how to change the narrative
Visualization as a tool to help exit a toxic relationship
Developing the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship
And much more!

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404: Juggling Love And Parenthood: Your Dynamics, Scheduling And More! May 10, 2023

Relationships take work, especially when you have kids, work and life to balance! Venice and Vernon have a unique perspective to share as they are both professional therapists and parents with a passion for keeping their marriage strong while helping others in their relationships as well. Listen to today's show for their personal story and amazing, actionable tips to help you navigate your relationship better.

In this episode with Vernon and Venice Moore we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to balance a busy schedule with kids and your relationship
Actionable tips to help prioritize your relationship when you're busy
Balancing work life and your relationship
Creating healthy boundaries in your relationship
How to think about your identity as a partner, parent and individual
And much more!

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Bonus: Love Letters, from the Boston Globe May 05, 2023

This week, we're sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. Like: What happens when two partners come from different wealth backgrounds? What if someone is harboring secret debt? Who should pay for drinks on a first date? How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to pursue a career dream? Find out on the new season of Love Letters. Listen on [Apple | Spotify].

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403: Stop False Stories And Connect With Your Truth May 03, 2023

We can often be our own worst enemies as we move through life and relationships. Negative thoughts may dominate our thinking and create narratives that don't serve us. Listen to today's show to learn how to limit the false stories we tell ourselves and connect with your authentic self.

In this episode with Dr. Carolyn Kurle we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the dynamic between your logical brain and your intuition
How societal conditioning influences the decisions we make
How to tap into your intuition and use it effectively
Recognizing unproductive patterns of thinking and changing the narrative
Changing negative beliefs such as unworthiness, inadequacy and more
How to learning from your mistakes and thrive during your life's journey
And much more!

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402: Understanding Our Sexuality, Desires And More! Apr 27, 2023

Understanding our sexuality, and our partner's, may feel like a confusing and daunting task. Our sexuality is often influenced by cultural programming, issues of shame and any number of other factors. Listen to today's show to better understand your sexuality, what you desire and the tools to communicate these things with your partner.

In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you're confused about what turns you on
Deconstructing the messages you may have around sexuality
Tools to work through shame around sexuality
What do do if you feel insecure about your partner's sexual history
How to communicate with your partner about sexuality
Play as an important component of your sexuality
And much more!

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401: Love Better, Repair Your Attachment Wounds Apr 22, 2023

The wounds from our childhood and past relationships can affect us in the present day in big and small ways. Understanding your attachment style and how to repair your attachment wounds is a huge part of being able to relate better with those in your life. Listen to today's show for key insights and actionable tools to repair your attachment wounds and love better.

In this episode with Adam Lane Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the insecure attachment patterns that we can create in relationships and how to heal them
Specific tools for individuals with anxious and secure attachment styles to heal
Learning to create boundaries and keep boundaries for healthier relationships
How to communicate with your partner if you are feeling insecure
How to relate better if you or your partner is anxiously or avoidantly attached
And much more!

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400: Use Imagery To Shape Love And Relationships Apr 12, 2023

Many of us may picture our career, athletic or weight loss goals in our minds' eyes and imagine what it may be like to achieve them. However, we may not be so inclined to do this kind of work when it comes to love and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how functional imagery training can help you in all areas of your life, including your relationships.

In this episode with Joanna Grover we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand how imagery shapes our behavior
Getting clear on who you are and who you want to be to help achieve your goals
Using mental cues to interrupt negative thought patterns
The importance of living a live in alignment with your core values
How to visualize the changes you want to make in your life so you're up to 5x more likely to actually make those changes
How to tap into your body's wisdom to help make better decisions
And much more!

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399: Are You In Denial? Apr 05, 2023

Denial is a condition all of us may find ourselves in at some point. Whether it's denial about a failing relationship, that our partner can change a bad habit or a job that's not right for us. There are a vast number of ways that denial can show up in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to recognize that you're in denial and the tools to work through it and develop the courage to change.

In this episode with Dr. Jane Greer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How denial can show up in your relationships
Recognizing if you're in a relationship that is going nowhere
Understanding how wishing and hoping is not serving you
Using the process of emotional math to understand what you might be in denial about and how to work through it
The importance of working toward acceptance in your relationship
When you or someone you love is in denial about a toxic relationship
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398: Start Navigating Communication Issues Better Today Mar 30, 2023

We all want to feel understood and loved by our partners. However, poor communication can leave us or our partner feeling misunderstood and lonely in our relationship. Listen to today's episode for practical tips to improve your communication for better understanding and more love!

In this episode with Madhur-Nain Webster we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The number one communication issue and how to fix it
What to do when you don't feel seen by your partner
The antidote to defensiveness in your relationship
Why we fall in love with our unfinished pain from childhood
How to make up after conflict in your relationship
And much more!

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397: How To Get Better Sleep And Improve Your Life And Relationship Mar 23, 2023

Most of us may not be getting the rest we need to live our lives to the fullest and keep our relationships healthy. Sleep is not necessarily the first thing someone will think about when wanting to improve their relationship. However, if you're not getting proper sleep, it will be difficult to work on other aspects of your life and your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about simple tools you can use to improve your sleep quality and improve your relationship.

In this episode with Terry Cralle we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Creating a bedtime routine to improve your sleep
The surprising negative effects of poor sleep quality
Why it's ok to go to bed mad at your partner
Why the best way to say, " I love you", is to get better sleep
What to do if you and your partner have different sleeping preferences
And much more!

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396: How To Make Big Decisions About Love, Money And Life Mar 17, 2023

Our lives are filled with big decisions and we don't always give them the proper care and process they require. Whether or not we should move in with someone, get married or buy a house are decisions most of us will face at one point or another. Listen to today's show to learn an amazing process to make better decisions about the big things in life.

In this episode with Myra Strober we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn a step-by-step process to making more thoughtful decisions
Confronting decisions when your head and your heart are in conflict
How to avoid making mistakes during the biggest decisions of your life
Anticipating the consequences of your decisions and how that can inform your actions
Understanding how our desires can negatively influence our decisions
How fear factors into our decision making process
And much more!

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395: Designing A Divorce You'll Be Proud Of Mar 08, 2023

There is a lot of stigma and cultural norms that we don't really question around divorce. What if it didn't have to be nasty and terrible when you break up or divorce your partner? Unfortunately, relationships and marriages do end, and we're not always great at navigating these circumstances with kindness and grace. Listen to today's show for some amazing tools and insights for creating a divorce or breakup that you can be proud of.

In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Vickberg we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to get over the myth that your ex is the enemy and why antagonism won't serve you
Navigating a divorce with kids and considering the option that you could still live with your ex!
How to decide with your partner how to create a healthy divorce
What to do when one partner does not want to end the marriage
The huge benefits of creating a healthy divorce
Navigating feelings around your ex dating again
And much more!

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394: Sensitivity In Relationships Mar 01, 2023

Do you identify as a highly sensitive person? Perhaps your partner does? All of us have different levels of sensitivity that we have to deal with when navigating relationships and life. Listen to today's show to better understand your sensitivities or your partner's in order to live a happier and healthier life.

In this episode with Andre Sólo we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Defining sensitivity and the sensitivity scale
How to navigate high sensitivity, and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of highly sensitive individuals
How to navigate conflict for highly sensitive individuals
Embracing your sensitivity
Who highly sensitive people should be in relationships with
How we view sensitivity in individuals
And much more!

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393: Modern Dating And Finding Love At 40 Feb 22, 2023

Dating can feel challenging, tiring and even hopeless. However, it's important to know that you're not alone and that it doesn't have to be so hard. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate dating, keep your heart open and find peace with yourself.

In this episode with Christiana Cioffi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to navigate the challenges of dating as you age
Learning to become happy with yourself in order to find happiness when dating
How to approach sexuality after not dating for a while
How to live a healthier life as a single person
Becoming comfortable with who you are
How to deal with feelings that you may not 'have it' anymore
And much more!

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392: Navigating A Breakup And Getting Over Your Ex Feb 15, 2023

Breaking up is almost never easy and the emotional toll after the breakup can be quite exhausting. Listen to today's episode for amazing tools to help you navigate through a breakup and get over your ex.

In this episode with Dr. Cortney Warren, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Tips for cutting contact with your ex
The importance of retelling your break up story and how to do it
What to do if you're struggling to move on
Unpacking the myth that time will heal your wounds
What to do if you're struggling with obsessive thinking about your ex and the former relationship
Dating after a breakup
And much more!

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391: Commitment, Communication And Conflict In Your Relationship Feb 10, 2023

This conversation is a comprehensive look at three very important elements of a healthy relationship. We haven't talked much about commitment on this show and the first half of the conversation is dedicated to this critical topic. Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable advice to start applying to your relationship today!

In this episode with Matthew Hoffman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Different kinds of commitment and how to show more commitment in your relationship
Fears around commitment and how to talk about them with your partner
The key ways to show appreciation and gratitude in your relationship
How to communicate with intentionality
Important questions to ask your partner that will help you connect with them
Understanding what is underlying conflict in your relationship
The importance of fighting fair and creating understanding during conflict
And much more!

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390: Feeling Like Your Best Sex Is Behind You? Feb 01, 2023

No one wants to feel like the best sex they've ever had with their partner is behind them. However, many people will feel like the sex they had early in their relationship was way better than it is down the road. Listen to today's show to learn why that doesn't have to be the case and the tools and practices to create the best sex of your relationship right now!

In this episode with Eleni Economides, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why the best sex of our relationship is often at the beginning and how to switch that pattern
The importance of looking at ourselves first to start addressing the problem
Why we stop trying to seduce our partner as the relationship goes on and how this affects our sex lives
Deconstructing the myth that “if I have to try to have better sex, then something is not right”
The importance of taking the first step to start improving your relationship and how to get over that fear
And much more!

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389: Giving And Receiving Constructive Feedback Jan 25, 2023

Giving and receiving constructive feedback can be a tricky area to navigate in all of our relationships, especially romantic relationships. Understanding the tools to best give and receive feedback will help you live a happier and healthier life. Listen to today's show to learn more about constructive feedback and start applying these tools today!

In this episode with Dr. Wyatt Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding when and how to give constructive feedback
Tools to give constructive feedback
Specific exercises to implement in your relationship to create space for feedback
How to navigate unsolicited advice in your relationship
What to do if you're a problem solver and feel like you want to give unsolicited advice
The importance of creating safety in your relationship and how to do it
And much more!

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388: What Does Good Sex Look Like? Jan 18, 2023

There is a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding our personal relationship to sexuality and bringing that into our relationships. Understanding all of the things that influence how we think about sex can help us improve our sex lives and move through our relationships more positively. Listen to today's show to learn what makes good sex, what sex is worth having and what makes it better.

In this episode with Catherine Roach, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What makes good sex?
Physical and emotional vulnerability around sex
Understanding how the cultural scripts around sexuality may be influencing you
Unpacking the shame you may have around sexuality and how to do it
How to talk to your kids about sex to set them up for a healthy relationship with their sexuality
Sex positivity and why that doesn't always mean more sex
And much more!

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387: Dealing With Differing Values In Your Relationship Jan 16, 2023

Not everyone is going to have the same exact set of values and beliefs as you. Navigating our romantic relationships, friendships and family relationships with those whose values may differ is an important skill for a happy and healthy life and a more peaceful world. Listen to today's show to learn these skills and start applying them today!

In this episode with Dr. Samantha Stein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding what values are and how they impact us
What to do when some values don't align with someone we are in relationship with
The importance of active listening when discussing differing values and opinions
Why values don't have to be all or nothing when it comes to alignment
Understanding which values are non-negotiable for you
Accepting differences with your family
And much more!

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386: Secrets Of Sex And Marriage Jan 13, 2023

We all want to have better sex lives, but it's not always easy to make that happen. Understanding the research around desire, arousal and our biology can go a long way in helping us improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn some key tools and insights that will help you improve your sex life today!

In this episode with Michael Sytsma, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The different types of desires that men and women exhibit and how understanding them will improve your sex life
The difference between desire and arousal and key points about both areas
How to bring the art of seduction into your relationship
The importance of creating a healthy connection outside of the bedroom to improve your sex life
Important questions to ask your partner about sex
The number 1 turn on for women according to research
Creating a vision for your sex life in your relationship
Navigating pain issues during sex
And much more!

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385: Learn To Navigate Your Relationship Triggers Better Dec 28, 2022

Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples in healthy relationships do not try to avoid conflict, they navigate conflict in productive and healthy ways instead. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when you or your partner are triggered, and how to navigate these situations in the best way possible.

In this episode with Wendi Dumbroff, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The vulnerability cycle that can occur when one partner is triggered and how this can create a negative spiral of conflict
How to become aware of the cycles of fights you may be having in your relationship and navigate these conflicts better
The importance of understanding the why's of you and your partner's triggers
Understanding that we can't help what we feel, but we can help what we do with those feelings
Tools to listen and validate your partner's feelings and examine your own
How wounds from our family of origin affect how we show up in our relationships
And much more!

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384: Know Yourself, Improve Your Relationships Dec 21, 2022

Understanding who we are and what we want are some of the most important things we can do for ourselves in life. It's not always easy to understand these things either. Sometimes we think we know who we are and what we want, but we're not quite sure. This is our life's work and we can always use help along the way. Listen to today's show for some great tools to understand who you are and what you want in a relationship.

In this episode with Andrea Dindinger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to acknowledge and determine what it is you want
The importance of not judging ourselves harshly and how to break this pattern
How to find the perfectly, imperfect partner for a relationship
Valuing yourself when choosing a partner
The importance of shifting your focus from yourself when dating
Tools and exercises to help determine what it is that you want
And much more!

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383: Giving Up Too Much To Make Everyone Happy? Dec 14, 2022

Are you a people pleaser? It's not the worst thing in the world to identify as one, however, you may be sacrificing your own happiness in the name of keeping everyone around you happy. You may also grow resentful and have a lot of anxiety around keeping those around you happy. Listen to today's show to learn how to create boundaries, communicate your needs and live a more fulfilling life.

In this episode with Tonya Lester, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Traits that may indicate you're a people pleaser and need to create better boundaries for yourself
Learning how to engage in healthy conflict instead of always saying yes or bending over backwards to assist others
The importance of not talking ourselves out of our feelings
How to understand and communicate your expectations in relationships
The importance and tools for identifying our needs and communicating them in relationships
And much more!

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382: How to Be Love(d) Dec 09, 2022

Love is a big idea to try to understand. What is love? How does everything around us affect how we view and experience love? What we think is love may not actually be love, but a misconstrued idea of it based on a huge number of factors. All this is to say that love can be complicated! Listen to today's show for a fun and insightful conversation about what love is and how to think about it for yourself. We all need more love in our lives and this show will help you find it.

In this episode with Humble The Poet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How what we think love is may not actually be love and why this is the case
Why we tend to pick what's familiar rather than what's good for us
What love actually is and how to think about it
Understanding love and how you experience it in relationships
How to unlearn the misconstrued ideas about love we may be holding on to
Loving yourself more and tips to do so
And much more!

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381: All About Money And Relationships Nov 30, 2022

Money can create a lot of stress in a relationship. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate money and finances in your relationship from one of the world leaders in personal finance advice.

In this episode with Ramit Sethi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to get on the same page with your partner around your finances
Understanding you and your partner's money psychology and building your version of a 'rich life' together
The importance of proactively talking with your partner about money and how to do it
The value of planning fun things to do together with your money while creating your relationship bucket list
Understanding your money lens and how valuable this can be when tackling money issues
And much more!

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380: Understanding What's Good For Us In Relationships Nov 28, 2022

Knowing what we want and what is good for us in a relationship is not always easy. In today's episode we break down many relationship myths and work to get to the bottom of what you should be looking for both when seeking a partner or if you're currently in a relationship. Buckle up, there's a ton of great insight in today's show!

In this episode with Jillian Turecki, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Examining our history and learning what it is we should be looking for in a relationship
What to think about if you're constantly entering relationships that are not good for you
The importance of asking for what you want in relationships
Unpacking the myth that a relationship will save you
How to think about commitment during early stages of dating
And much more!

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379: Self Reflection To Improve Your Relationship Nov 16, 2022

Self inquiry will help us better understand ourselves and improve all of the relationships in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to take on the journey of understanding ourselves better.

In this episode with Dr. Tara Well, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Mirror meditation techniques to learn more about yourself
How to deal with our inner critic
Specific exercises and tools to deal with anxiety
How to shift your focus to better navigate difficult emotions
Processing criticism in your relationship and with yourself
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378: Create More Gratitude In Your Life To Improve Your Relationship Nov 09, 2022

Gratitude can improve all areas of your life including your relationships. It's easy to focus on the negative and much harder to be thankful for the life we have. It's the season of gratitude and there's no better time to start a gratitude practice than now. Listen to today's show to learn some valuable tips for creating more gratitude in your life.

In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Benefits of self compassion and gratitude
Tools and practices to implement more gratitude into your life today
Teaching kids about gratitude
Paying attention and creating appreciation for the stunning moments of our lives
And much more!

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377: Develop Uncompromising Intimacy In Your Relationship Nov 03, 2022

Developing intimacy and passion in your relationship is an important way to feel more connected and fulfilled. Listen to today's show for a variety of amazing tips and practices specifically to bring more intimacy and passion into your relationship today!

In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The myth of compromise in your relationship and how to create uncompromising intimacy
Why withholding your desires is toxic for your relationship
How to reignite the passion in your relationship
Key tips for communicating with your partner about your desires
How finding the erotic in the everyday will improve your relationship
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376: A Comprehensive Guide To Conflict Resolution Oct 28, 2022

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. Our goal should not be to avoid conflict, but to navigate it in a healthy and respectable manner. Listen to today's show for a detailed overview about understanding conflict and how to navigate it better in your relationships.

In this episode with Marlene Chism, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to recognize conflict in your relationship
The importance of understanding your narrative around conflict in your relationship
How to communicate in the most productive way during conflict
The key understanding that our stories are the sources of our own suffering
Important questions to ask yourself and your partner before, during and after conflict
How to listen better during conflict and why listening is so important
And much more!

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375: How To Deal With Negative Emotions Oct 20, 2022

It's only human to have negative emotions. Oftentimes these negative emotions can consume us and greatly affect our lives and relationships. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and tools to better deal with your negative emotions.

In this episode with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How negative emotions will show up in your relationships
Understanding that problems in our relationships start with us
The importance of being kind to ourselves when dealing with negative emotions
How to better deal with anger, jealousy and confusion
The important practice of understanding that the only way to truly be happy is from within
Tools for practicing self love and compassion
And much more!

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374: How To Navigate Infidelity And Cheating In Relationships Oct 13, 2022

Cheating and infidelity can be extremely painful experiences for both an individual and a couple. Listen to today’s show to learn how to navigate these rough waters and move forward to get to a better place.

In this episode with Shannon Brown, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of hope and how to cultivate it to move through infidelity to a better place
Understanding some of the reasons for infidelity
Why you need to create something new after infidelity
Learning to be kind to yourself through the process of healing
How to forgive your partner and understanding the process
Navigating the question of whether you should stay in the relationship
Tools to stay connected in your relationship moving forward
And much more!

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373: Two Therapists Walk Into A Bar Oct 07, 2022

No punchline here. Just a great interview with two therapists who are also in a relationship together. Listen to today’s show for valuable tips to improve your relationship and for amazing personal insights into what it’s like when two relationship experts are in a relationship with one another.

In this episode with John Kim and Vanessa Bennet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

John and Vanessa’s experience as two therapists in relationship with one another
How to deal with an ambivalent partner or move through ambivalence yourself
How to navigate different attachment styles in a relationship
What to do if you feel clingy in your relationship
Daily practices for a thriving relationship
And much more!

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372: Keys For A Resilient Relationship Sep 28, 2022

The path to creating a great relationship is not about creating a perfect relationship. Perfect relationships don’t exist. However, resilient relationships are attainable and perfectly imperfect! Listen to today’s show to learn some great practices for a resilient relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Karen Skerrett, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What exactly a resilient relationship looks like
The value of perspective when dealing with relationship conflict
The importance of noticing and paying attention to our partner
Cultivating an attitude of curiosity and how it will improve your relationship
The importance of anticipating challenges and using them as opportunities for growth with your partner.
And much more!

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371: Dating After A Breakup Or Loss Sep 22, 2022

It can be hard to know when and how to start dating after a breakup or death of a partner. Listen to today’s show to learn valuable tips for dating in the healthiest, most productive way possible after experiencing a loss.

In this episode with Krista St-Germain, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to grieve a breakup or death of a partner and why the 5 stages of grief may not always go as you think
Debunking common myths around dating after a loss
The importance of allowing our emotions
How to know when to start dating again
Post-traumatic growth and its hopeful message
Why it’s ok to distract yourself from the pain of a loss by dating again
And much more!

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370: Learn To Communicate Lovingly With Your Partner Sep 15, 2022

Communication is a key component to any successful relationship. Whether you want to improve communication with your romantic partner, friends or family, this episode is for you.

In this episode with Juliette Karaman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of staying curious to help communicate better
What to do when you or your partner is triggered during communication
Learn a super valuable and actionable communication exercise that will bring you closer to your partner immediately
Words and phrases to avoid during communication
Learning the importance of timing when you communicate
And much more!

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369: Love Yourself More To Date Better Sep 08, 2022

If you want to have more success in your dating life there are a lot of things you can do. One of the most important things to do is to work on your relationship with yourself. Listen to today’s show to learn how to date smarter, love yourself to attract the best partner that’s the right fit and much more!

In this episode with Keyen Lage, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to listen to your body in order to make good dating decisions
The importance of not settling in a relationship and connecting to your heart to make decisions
How to make a good decision if you’re not sure if you should continue seeing a potential match
The importance of understanding your programming when it comes to relationships and dating
How to get clear on what you desire in a relationship
And much more!

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368: How To Date Smart Aug 31, 2022

Dating can be tiring and frustrating to the point that you may feel like giving up. Don't worry, there's hope! Today you're going to get actionable tips that will help you navigate your dating life and set you on a path to finding your ideal partner.

In this episode with Stephanie Mintz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to set up your dating GPS for a foundation of dating success
Why it can be bad to jump into the physical too quickly while dating
Understanding and communicating if you want to date casually or for a long term partner
How to communicate productively and strategically in your dating life
What to do if you're being ghosted
The importance of understanding your red flags
Dating if you just got out of a relationship
And much more!

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367: Personality Types And Your Relationship Aug 25, 2022

Our personalities can clash with another person or they can gel. The manner in which we approach and navigate any relationship in our lives will depend on our personality and how it interacts with other personalities. The more we can understand personalities, the better we can relate! Listen to today's show to learn more about your personality and how it shows up in any kind of relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Vicki Matthews, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The eastern philosophical approach to personality types
Different personality types and how they interact with each other
The key to getting along with almost anyone
What to do if your personality clashes with your partners
And much more!

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366: Daily Practices For A Thriving Relationship Aug 17, 2022

We've said it before and we'll say it again. Relationships take work! Well, great, amazing, mind blowing relationships take work. If you want to improve your relationship and make it amazing, you'll need to take deliberate steps to make that happen. Listen to today's show to learn amazing actionable tips that you can implement in your relationship today!

In this episode with Lair Torrent we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of being proactive in relationship improvement
How to develop a relationship culture and direction
Understanding our wounds and how they bring us together
Daily practices to improve your relationship
Creating a healthy space for our partners to heal
The importance of understanding the narratives we tell about our partner
And much more!

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365: Sex Talk Aug 17, 2022

Biological sex differences have numerous and important implications for how we show up in relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about these differences and use this information to improve your relationship today!

In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How sex hormone levels influence communication and behavior
The structural differences between male and female brains and why you should understand them
How testosterone can hinder language abilities
Navigating conflict with an understanding of male and female biological differences
How men and women handle stress differently on a biological level
Why women have better intuition
And much more!

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364: World Record Endurance Adventurer On The Power of Love Aug 05, 2022

What does a world renown endurance athlete know about love and relationships? It turns out, quite a lot! This conversation with Colin O'Brady will give you insight, tools and inspiration for your life and your relationship. Colin has a deep appreciation for his relationship with his wife and how it impacts the amazing feats he's accomplished.

In this episode with Colin O'Brady, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to pursue your goals and balance your relationship at the same time
Navigating long distance relationships and time away from your partner
Why walking for 12 straight hours will change your relationship and change your life
How to overcome limiting beliefs about yourself and your relationship
The deep insights into love that Colin had while spending two months alone walking across Antarctica
And much more!

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363: Releasing Your True Inner Voice Jul 29, 2022

What does it mean to speak your deepest truth and show up as your most authentic self? It's not always easy to show up in this way but the benefits can be amazing. Listen to today's show to learn how to access your true inner voice and live more authentically. Of course this will all help improve your relationship along the way!

In this episode with Dr. Fred Moss, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What is our true inner voice and how can we access it
Why we lose our true selves
Specific exercises to help cultivate your inner voice and resonate with our true selves
Why we sometimes change who we are to be liked
How to navigate finding your true inner voice with your partner
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362: Cohabitation And Your Relationship Jul 20, 2022

It can be valuable to understand how cohabitation may affect the success of your relationship. How and when you should move in together are just a couple of questions you might be asking yourself. Dr. Kuperberg has done extensive research into cohabitation and how it impacts relationships and marriages. Listen to today's show to learn about what the research shows, what to do about it and much more!

In this episode with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The link between cohabitation and the success of a marriage
The importance of age when moving in together
What sociological studies can help us learn about relationships
How living together can help a relationship succeed
Relationships trends you should know about
And much more!

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361: The Best Ways To Navigate Anxious Attachment Jul 13, 2022

It's critical to learn your attachment style if you want to drastically improve yourself and your relationships. We've covered attachment styles in past episodes and will continue to do so because it can be such a powerful tool to understand dynamics and thus help improve your life. Individuals who display anxious attachment styles can sometimes have a lot more to navigate in life than those who are securely attached. Listen to today's show to learn more about anxious attachment and how to heal and thrive with it.

In this episode with Jessica Baum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What anxious attachment is and how it forms
How someone who is anxiously attached can heal and move toward secure attachment
How to tune into your body to help heal
The negative dance between anxious and avoidant partners, and how to stop it
How to hold more space for the wounded parts of yourself
How you can heal in the container of a safe relationship
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360: What's Sex Therapy All About? Jul 13, 2022

Getting help from a sex therapist can be a great way to get in touch with your sexuality, improve sex in your relationship and learn about yourself and your partner. Listen to today's show to learn everything you need to know about going to a sex therapist!

In this episode with Keeley Rankin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to know when to go to a sex therapist
Important questions to ask when choosing a sex therapist
When to go to a regular therapist versus a sex therapist
The specific ways sex therapy will help you and your relationship
How sex therapy is done step by step
How sex therapy can help build safety with your partner and improve your sex life
And much more!

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359: Loving Better And Mastering The Text Message Game Jun 29, 2022

Getting to know someone via text is a huge part of developing relationships today and we're often not that great at it. "Why are they taking so long to respond?" “Do they really like me?” "Should I text that upside down smiley face emoji?" There's a lot to think about! Listen to today's show to learn how to preserve your mental health while navigating these landmines and more!

In this episode with Yvonne Castaneda, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do when texting gets weird or they're not responding
How to break out of negative self talk
Important self-reflection exercises that everyone should be doing
Why instead of seeking something from a partner, we should first try to give it to ourselves
Debunking the myth that another person will make us whole
Practical tips for text messaging a potential partner
And much more!

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358: How To Increase Pleasure And Get In Touch With Your Sexuality Jun 22, 2022

Who doesn't want to feel more pleasure!? Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable tips to increase your pleasure, get in touch with your sexuality and start to have mind-blowing sex.

In this episode with Nicoletta Heidegger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to prioritize yourself and your pleasure
Understanding your barriers to experiencing pleasure
Exercises and tools to help you learn about what you like sexually
How to identify exactly what physical sensations give you pleasure
Using a 'Yes, No, Maybe' list to better understand your sexuality
What to do if your partner is not prioritizing sex
Special communication tips for talking with your partner about sex
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357: Prodependence, Sex, Love And Addiction Jun 20, 2022

Supporting a partner with an addiction can be a very challenging journey. Dr. Weiss' prodependence approach revolutionized addiction healthcare by improving the ways we treat loved ones of addicts and other troubled people by offering them more dignity for their suffering rather than blame for the problem. Listen to today's episode to learn more about prodependence.

In this episode with Dr. Rob Weiss, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding how the theory of codependency evolved in the psychiatric treatment community
Why the traditional approach to healing for those partnered with an addict may not be healthy
The importance of not shaming someone who is partnered with an addict
How to best support a partner with an addiction
And much more!

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356: Who Pays For The Bill In Your Relationship? Jun 09, 2022

Gender equality is an important issue with broad societal implications. A great place to start addressing gender equality is in your current or future relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about creating a gender equitable relationship.

In this episode with Kate Mangino, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to talk about gender equality when dating
Who should pay for a meal when you're dating?
Addressing the disconnect between values and behavior in ourselves and others
What to do when one partner carries more of the load at home and work
How men can be an ally to women
Talking with your children about gender
And much more!

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355: Four Key Communication Tips For Your Relationship Jun 03, 2022

Improving communication in your relationship takes work and practice. Listen to today's show to learn four communication mistakes many of us make and how we can improve them.

In this episode with Sonya Jensen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to identify what you feel and communicate what you need
How to communicate with more depth in your relationship
Understanding what you should expect from a relationship
Stonewalling and how to navigate it
What happens when resentment builds in your relationship
Evaluating the role we want our partner to play
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354: Introducing Your New Partner To Your Kids Jun 01, 2022

There are many important areas to navigate as a divorced couple with kids. How and when to introduce new partners is just one area that is important to think about for the health of your children and the relationship with your ex. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and more!

In this episode with Dr. Ann Buscho, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how and when to introduce new partners to your children
How to communicate with your ex when it comes to introducing new partners to your kids
How not to confuse kids after a divorce
What to do when your kids won't accept a new partner
The stories kids develop about a parents divorce
And much more!

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353: Make Your Sex Life Magical May 18, 2022

We all want to have better sex in our relationships, but don't always know how to make that happen. Today's episode is full of useful, actionable tips to start improving your sex life today!

In this episode with Frank Wiegers, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Sex as a spiritual experience
The importance of emotional connection with your sexual partner
Rituals for communication in your relationship
How to play, Simon Says, in your bedroom and how it will spice up your sex life
The importance of pre-play and after play for your sex life
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352: How To Navigate Narcissism In Relationships May 14, 2022

When narcissism rears its ugly head, it can have extremely detrimental effects on your relationship. Listen to today's show for an in depth look at how narcissism can negatively impact your relationship and how to navigate it.

In this episode with Darlene Lancer LMFT, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Is there such a thing as 'healthy' narcissism?
The 5 characteristics of narcissism
How to recognize abuse in your relationship
What to do if you feel like your partner has no empathy
How to gain your power back in a relationship
Determining if you should stay or go when in a relationship with a narcissist
Why we fall in love with narcissistic traits
And much more!

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351: How Exercise Will Improve Your Relationship May 06, 2022

It's no secret that exercise will improve your health and wellness. However, we don't talk about its positive effects on mental health and relationships nearly enough on this show. Today we're going to dive in and focus on the benefits of exercise for your relationship so you can start using these tools for improving your life today!

In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the connection between your health and your brain
How exercise can combat mood disorders like depression and anxiety
How to start an exercise routine and keep it
Why exercising with your partner will help improve your connection
The value of processing negative emotions through exercise
Implementing play into your exercise routine
The value of dropping an argument and going on a walk together
And much more!

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350: Top Sexual Communication Practices Apr 27, 2022

Communicating in and around the bedroom will help you have better, more connected sex and improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to best communicate needs and wants around sex and ignite passion with your partner. Hang on, today's episode may get hot and steamy!

In this episode with Dr. Tara, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why many of us lack the skills and awareness to communicate around sexuality
Why most sex issues are actually communication issues
Important questions to ask your partner to help improve your sex life
Sex as an act of communication
How to communicate outside of the bedroom to create more action in the bedroom
The importance of complimenting your partner and how to do it
And much more!

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349: The Best Ways To Navigate Divorce Apr 20, 2022

We're a relationship advice podcast that wants to help you improve your relationships. A harsh reality is that sometimes a relationship will end in a breakup, separation or divorce. We still want to give you the tools to navigate these endings in the best way possible. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate a divorce in the healthiest way possible.

In this episode with Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Common errors to avoid when going through a divorce
The importance of understanding which issues are legal issues and which ones are not
Understanding equitable distribution of wealth in a divorce
Why you want to avoid going to court
What to do when kids are involved in a divorce
And much more!

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348: Listen Better And Improve Your Relationship Apr 13, 2022

Feeling heard in our relationships is one of the best feelings we can have. However, most of us have never been taught how to be a good listener for our friends, family and romantic partners. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a better listener and begin improving your relationships right away!

In this episode with Terri Lonowski, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why listening is so important to a healthy relationship
Actionable tools to become a deep listener
What to do if you feel your partner is not a good listener
The important questions to ask yourself to become a better listener
How to communicate on a deeper level
And much more!

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347: Are You In A Toxic Relationship? Apr 11, 2022

Understanding the difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship is an important distinction to be able to make. Perhaps you think you're in a healthy relationship, but in fact you're not. Listen to today's show to learn what makes a healthy relationship and what makes a relationship toxic.

In this episode with Dr. Ludy Green, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How a lack of trust can create a toxic relationship
The ways in which a relationship can become toxic
How to identify toxic relationship patterns
The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship
How to talk to a friend in a toxic relationship
And much more!

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346: Consensual Non-Monogamy Overview And Tips! Mar 31, 2022

A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable—yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory. That's why Kate Loree has written a book and dedicated much of her professional life to assisting individuals and couples with this relationship style. Listen to today's show to get a deeper understanding of CNM and the tools to do it right.

In this episode with Kate Loree, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding all of the different styles and options available in the realm of consensual non-monogamy
The importance of setting boundaries and how to do it in CNM
Understanding your attachment issues before and during engagement with CNM
The biggest mistakes and misconceptions surrounding CNM
Why don't ask, don't tell rarely works and should be avoided
How to deal with falling in love in CNM
Dealing with jealousy
And much more!

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345: From Survive to Thrive Mar 23, 2022

We all want to live our lives to the fullest potential, but sometimes it's hard! Mental illness, depression and just being human can wear on our ability to thrive in this life. Listen to today's episode for tips on how to go from merely surviving to thriving!

In this episode with Dr. Margaret Chisolm, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the difference between languishing and flourishing
The best self talk when feeling depressed
How to rescript your life story for the better
Examples for how to rescript a break up or other painful life experiences
The importance of understanding our temperament and inability to change it
The value of knowing yourself and bringing that into your relationship
And much more!

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344: When You Have Kids Out Of Wedlock Mar 16, 2022

Nearly 50% of all kids born in the United States are born out of wedlock! Co-parenting, legal challenges and much more can cause all kinds of problems in this situation. Listen to today's show to learn how to best navigate having a kid with someone who you never intended to be in a relationship with or are no longer in a relationship with.

In this episode with Jim Braz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to navigate the major problems that often come up when you have a child out of wedlock
How and when to deal with a maternity test if needed
The importance of coming up with a co-parenting plan and tips to implement one
Using a parenting coordinator to help navigate your issues
How to communicate with your co-parent for the best outcomes
Why you should avoid legal processes at all costs
And much more!

Jim and Jessica Braz are the authors of the award-winning book, “Baby Out of Wedlock: Co-Parenting Basics From Pregnancy to Custody” and founders of www.BabyOutofWedlock.com, a resource-intense platform that helps the millions of parents who are navigating unplanned, single parenting.

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343: Lessons From 30 Years Of Marriage Mar 09, 2022

Long term relationships take work and who better to learn from than a couple who has been married for nearly 30 years? Listen to today's show to learn a range of valuable insights into how we can better navigate our relationships.

In this episode with George and Vanessa Naum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How we can miscommunicate and how to fix it
The importance of talking about the things that make us uncomfortable
How to talk about our feelings and be vulnerable
Understanding and communicating your non-negotiables
The importance of self-awareness and knowing what we want and don't want
The challenges of raising kids and parenting
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342: Criticism In Relationships Mar 03, 2022

There's good reason that the Gottman Institute includes criticism in the Four Horsemen that can lead to the demise of a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with this area that can lead to the end of your relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Jessica Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why criticism is common in today's world
How our partners can use criticism as a form of protest
How to receive criticism from your partner and communicate around it
The importance of staying in your lane, softening and communication
What to do if your partner won't stop criticizing you
Why people use criticism
And much more!

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341: Essential Relationship Skills Feb 23, 2022

The more tools we can access to improve our relationships the better. We're big fans of actionable tips that you can begin to apply to your relationship immediately. Today's episode is full of things you can implement now to start improving your relationship right away!

In this episode with Joneen Mackenzie and Lauren Reitsema we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The keys to productive communication starting with how to understand what it is you need to communicate and why.
How to respond to your partner rather than react
Dealing with stress and anger as you communicate
The importance of committing to good intentions in your relationship
How to set boundaries and why it's a key component of a successful relationship
And much more!

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340: When You're Left In The Dark Feb 16, 2022

Today's conversation is important for anyone who has suffered the loss of a relationship whether they wanted it or not. In this episode I speak with Vikki about her book and her work surrounding it. Based on a study of over 400 women worldwide, Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, is the first book to explore and offer healing strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down. Whether you identify as having a runaway husband, or you have simply gone through a break up with a man or woman, this episode is for you!

In this episode with Vikki Stark we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with the pain and shock of a partner suddenly leaving a seemingly happy relationship
What Wife Abandonments Syndrome is and how it's different from a regular break up
How to use a life crisis as an opportunity for growth
Learning to forgive yourself and your partner
What to focus on during the healing process of a break up
How to be comfortable as a single person and learn to trust again
And much more!

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339: Surviving Your Breakup Feb 11, 2022

Breakups are hard! So hard in fact, it can be as emotionally challenging as dealing with the death of a loved one. You are not alone in your feelings. It's a part of the human experience and today's show will help you process and deal with your break up in the most productive and compassionate way possible. Enjoy today's show and remember that in the end, you will survive this and come out the other side in a better place.

In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why breakups can feel so painful and how to honor the pain
Understanding the different stages of processing a breakup
What to do when you're desperate for answers about your break up
How to work toward acceptance and forgiveness surrounding the break up
The importance of getting to a place of anger at being angry in order to move forward
Learn how to be patient and forgive yourself

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338: Techniques to Improve Your Sex Life And Connection Feb 02, 2022

Creating and sustaining sexual connection can be a difficult task in our relationships. It can take deliberate, conscious work to reestablish a spark of connection. Don't wait for it to happen on it's own because it won't! Listen to today's show to learn how to crate more sexual intimacy and connection in your relationship.

In this episode with Katherine Hertlein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to use the sensate focus guided process to understand your partner's, and your own sexuality better
Learn how to communicate your sexual desires and needs
How to understand what it is you desire sexually
Why it's important to avoid sexual activity when starting the sensate focus process
The two things that many intimacy issues in relationships come down to
And much more!

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337: Couples Massage Jan 27, 2022

Touch is an integral part of relationships that can sometimes get overlooked. Massage is a great way to connect with your partner and take your relationship to another level of intimacy. Plus they feel great! Listen to today's show to learn more about how to perform couples massage and the many amazing benefits it can have.

In this episode with Denis Merkas we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How massage helps build intimacy and trust
Why you can't be angry at your partner while getting a massage from them
How we self sabotage our own needs and how to prevent this
Easy techniques that will help you massage your partner like a pro
Step-by-step guide to planning your first couples massage session
And much more!

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334: Dating and Relationships in 2022 Jan 21, 2022

Dating and relationships can be hard during the best of times. The last couple of years have hardly been the best of times for many people around the world. Listen to today's show to see where we've been and where we're heading in 2022.

In this episode with Damona Hoffman we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How online dating is changing and how to do it better
The importance of understanding the dating process for yourself to get the results you want
How to create a better online dating profile
The importance of sourcing and screening in your dating process
The value in learning to date empathetically
Dating trends and predictions based on data
And much more!

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336: Release Your Shame, Explore Your Sexuality Jan 19, 2022

Yuval grew up in a fundamentalist orthodox community where sexuality was not only repressed, but largely viewed as sinful in most contexts. Yuval was able to leave this community and begin a deep exploration of his own sexuality and eventually learn enough to teach others. Listen to today's show to be inspired by his story and learn tools to explore your sexuality.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how Yuval left the orthodox jewish community and overcame the shame around sexuality it created
How to explore your sexuality and deal with shame around sexuality
Bondage art and what it does for individuals
How to create more eroticism in your relationship
How to talk to your partner about exploring sexuality individually and together
The steps to get into bondage
And much more!

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335: Is Your Phone Killing Your Relationship? Jan 12, 2022

Modern tech has given us a lot of great things that can positively impact our lives. However, using technology in a mindful way is more important than ever. Listen to today's show to learn how to use technology to improve your relationship and not kill it.

In this episode with Dr. Michelle Drouin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why the world is experiencing an intimacy famine according to Dr. Drouin
How to create more intimacy in your life
How to stop responding to our phone's demands
The importance of creating sexual sponteniety with your partner and how to do it
Using your phone to create more connection, not less
And much more!

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333: How To Stay In Love Dec 29, 2021

Understanding our biology can help us stay connected to our partners. Most of our shows focus on the psychology of connection and problem solving in relationships. However, understanding our evolutionary traits of connection and biological developments can have equal value to improving relationships. Listen to Dr. Fisher's biological approach to improving relationships to learn new and valuable tools. Enjoy this extremely helpful show!

In this episode with Dr. Helen Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why we fall in love with one person versus another
Understanding that childhood experiences create who we are but not completely
What to do if you and your partner hit an impasse that does not involve talking about it
Understanding who your partner really is
The major factors shown in individuals who are in love in a long term relationship
The importance of recognizing your negativity bias
And much more!

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332: Creating the Love You Want Dec 24, 2021

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationship is to begin to understand and practice this one idea. This is the idea that creating the love you want starts from within and does not depend on your current or future partner. Listen to today's show to learn how to create the love you want.

In this episode with Dr. Ronald Mann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of cultivating introspection and awareness
Why you need to stop looking outside of yourself for love
Using meditation to improve your relationship
What to do if your partner is not willing to make positive changes and grow
The importance of selflessness in your relationship
And much more!

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331: Making Your Crazy Work For You Dec 21, 2021

Do you ever feel like you're going crazy? Many of us have dysfunctional self-relationships that can create personal and relational issues, making us feel a bit crazy. Listen to today's show to better understand your "crazy" and how to make it work for you.

In this episode with Dr. Mark Borg, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How we sometimes create negative relationships with ourselves and how to remedy this
Where dysfunctional relationships with ourselves can originate
The performer identity to earn love and the key insights this can provide for improving your relationship
Why we are sometimes driven in our relationships by the need to be seen as good
How to have compassionate empathy toward ourselves
Diving into your past to create powerful healing
And much more!

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330: Teamwork and Having Your Partner's Back Dec 16, 2021

Sheila believes that today's topic is the most important feeling you and your partner need to consistently have in the relationship. Do you feel like you and your partner have each other's backs? Listen to today's show to learn how to work like a team and improve this critical relationship component.

In this episode with Sheila Robinson, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you feel like your partner doesn't have your back

How to talk to your partner to start to heal and create more of a team dynamic
The importance of being clear on what is your personal stuff to work on and what is your partner's, separate from the relationship
The power of intentionality to improve your relationship
How to not overprocess every little thing in your relationship
The key signs of a healthy relationship
And much more!

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329: The Importance Of Presence And Showing Up In Your Relationship Dec 01, 2021

We hear a lot about the importance of presence in our lives, but what does it really mean? What does it do for a relationship when you're fully present and fully showing up? Listen to today's show to learn the amazing things it can do for your relationship and how to do it better!

In this episode with Dr. Jeanne Michele, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The power of presence to open your heart
How interpersonal neurobiology can connect your entire being with your partner
Developing a new way of showing up in your relationship to better connect
The importance of commitment in a relationship instead of just 'trying'
How to bring your whole self into the relationship and take the lead
And much more!

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328: Understanding Attachment Styles Will Change Your Relationship Nov 27, 2021

This was a favorite conversation as it really hits home with me personally. Understanding both our own and our partners attachment styles can go a long way in helping you resolve conflict and improve your relationships. Listen to today's show to learn some life changing insights!

In this episode with Julie Menanno, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to emotionally support your partner based on attachment theory
The anxious avoidant dynamic and the importance of understanding it
How our attachment styles are developed during childhood and how they show up in relationships as adults
The value of responding to your partner with curiosity
How to create emotional safety in your relationship
How to communicate outside of a negative cycle
And much more!

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327: Difficult Life Situations And How To Navigate Them Nov 26, 2021

Dan Shapiro never thought he would have to become his wife's caretaker and raise three kids on his own, but that's just what happened. Life can throw us curve balls and navigating them can become extremely difficult. Listen to today's show to hear Dan's story and know that if you're struggling, you're not alone.

In this episode with Dan Shapiro, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to navigate trauma in a relationship
The moral dilemmas that can present themselves over keeping your marriage vows
How to channel your anger with difficult situations
What it's like to have to be your partner's caretaker
Raising children as a single parent
Dealing with despair
And much more!

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326: I love You, But I'm Not In Love With You Nov 10, 2021

The title of today's episode is something we may feel or something we may have been told. Fortunately, there is a lot of hope if you find yourself on the giving or receiving side of this sentiment. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the loss of love and passion in your relationship.

In this episode with Andrew Marshall, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn what to do with the uncomfortable feelings around, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you"
How to argue more constructively and why you should argue more
Addressing the issues you're not talking about in your relationship
How to know when you need to see a therapist
How to use an amazing conversation tool called positive inquiry
The importance of reflecting back to your partner and how to do it best
And much more!

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325: Unfair Relationship Expectations Nov 03, 2021

Our expectations color the world we inhabit. Sometimes we expect our partner to behave in a certain way and are most disappointed when they don't. Listen to today's show to understand relationship expectations and how to navigate them in the most productive way possible.

Understanding your expectations and if they may be unfair
The value of getting curious with your partner
How to deal with defensiveness in your relationship
The importance of taking responsibility for your actions in a relationship
How to not get caught up in in the blame game
The importance of validating your partner's feelings
And much more!

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324: Actionable Tips To Improve Your Relationship Today! Oct 27, 2021

There are many things to think about when we want to improve our relationship. Sometimes so many that it can feel overwhelming! Listen to today's show to learn some fast and easy tips you can do to improve right away!

In this episode with Dr. Spann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to pivot into connection with your partner
Why you should not say, " I love you", to your partner today
How to shift your relationship into positivity
Fast and easy tip to improve your communication
How to instantly start listening better to your partner
Special message from Dr. Spann to the LGBTQ community
And much more!

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323: Conflict Resolution, Blending Families, Marriage Retreats And More! Oct 20, 2021

How do you blend a family of seven, and still maintain a healthy marriage? Dr. Jamison is doing just that, and wants to share her insights with the world. Listen to today's show to learn valuable lessons from Dr. Jamison and much more!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include

Learn valuable tips for blending a family
The importance of creating a habit of paying attention to your partner
How to create more empathy in a relationship
The importance of asking ourselves if we want to be right, or do we want to be effective?
A new way to look at fight, flight or freeze
Understanding how we communicated growing up affects us now
And much more!

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322: Come Here To Me Oct 13, 2021

This is Fig's third time on the show, and it's his first time joining with his wonderful wife, Teale! Today we talk about what it's like to be married to a therapist and their experiences in couples counseling together. We discuss their new podcast, Come Here to Me, where they openly discuss their therapy sessions from the perspective of a husband and wife team who are both professional therapists themselves!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of managing expectations in a relationship
How present moment processing can help you resolve conflict better
Understanding that it takes two people to co-create a relationship issue
How to prevent the same cycles of disconnect and conflict
Why you need to stop trying to determine who hurt who first
And much more!

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321: Prioritize Yourself To Improve Your Relationship Oct 06, 2021

Prioritizing yourself and improving your self confidence will help you improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn things you can be doing with yourself to help create a better relationship today!

In this episode with Dr. Sheva Assar, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the difference between prioritizing yourself and selfishness
How to identify your values and share them with your partner
Identifying underlying needs and conflict resolution with your partner
How to improve your self talk and self confidence
Practices for self compassion
And much more!

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320: The Influence Of Color On Your Life And Relationships Sep 29, 2021

The colors and layouts of your living spaces can have a profound effect on your personal emotional state and on your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how color and design influences your life and how to use it to improve your world!

In this episode with Mehnaz Khan, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The effect light and dark colors can have on your mood
The best colors to paint your bedroom walls
How to organize your bedroom for the most comfort and intimacy
Why it's not a good idea to have reflective surfaces in your bedroom
How to orient your bedroom and home office spaces
And much more!

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319: Get On The Same Page With Your Finances Sep 22, 2021

Money is one of the top things that couples fight about in their relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to get on the same page with your partner about finances, and learn the practical steps needed to create a bright financial future.

In this episode with Amy Scott, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of listening to your partner's feelings around finances without judgement
Questions to ask your partner and yourself about money and your relationship to it
Three practical steps to get on the right track with your partner and your finances
How to plan, save and spend your money as a couple
How to navigate disagreements surrounding your finances
And much more!

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318: Self Love To Improve Your Relationship Sep 15, 2021

Improving your relationship often starts with improving yourself. Working on our self love, body love and self acceptance will have many positive benefits not only for yourself but for your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to treat yourself better!

In this episode with Tanja Shaw, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to simply allow ourselves to be good enough
The important distinction between self acceptance and complacency
How to change negative self talk
How to lose weight and love yourself as you are
The magic of striving joyfully toward a goal
And much more!

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317: How To Have A Peaceful Divorce or Separation Sep 08, 2021

Unfortunately, relationships sometimes end in separation and divorce. They don't always have fairytale endings and that's OK. The important thing is to try your best, to continue to grow and to love yourself and your partners. In today's episode we share some personal news, as well as dive into the details of how to separate or divorce in the best, most loving way possible.

In this episode with Lissy Abrahams, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to detangle your lives through a separation or divorce
The importance of integrity and respect during the divorce process
How to communicate productively with your ex
Understanding your ego and its role in your decision to separate or divorce
Important questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about separation or divorce
How to co-parent in the best way possible
And much more!

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316: How To Deal With Anxiety And Perfectionism Sep 01, 2021

We are complicated creatures with all kinds of feelings and neurosis. Anxiety and perfectionism are two areas that affect many individuals personally and in their relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand anxiety and perfectionism in order to improve yourself and your relationship. In this episode with Dr. Ellen Hendricksen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to identify signs of anxiety and perfectionism
The three root causes of perfectionism
How to navigate perfectionist tendencies and grow to a more positive place of self love
The importance of putting action first when trying to make changes in your life
Understanding that our relationships are an experiment and the value in taking this approach
And much more!

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315: The Impact Of Family Dynamics On Relationships Aug 26, 2021

Most of our issues in relationships come from patterns we've learned from our family. If we can better understand these patterns, and where they came from, we can begin to heal ourselves and relate better to others. Listen to today's show to learn how to do this!

In this episode with Tracy McMillan, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How issues in our current relationships can come from our childhood
How to identify the major pain points that you need to work on in your individual development
Attachment theory and why it's important to understand you and your partner's attachment styles
The importance of self regulating under uncertainty
And much more!

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314: Improve Your Relationship And Become The Best Version Of Yourself Aug 18, 2021

Many people might think about how they can change their partner in order to improve their relationship. However, the best way to start improving your relationship is to start with yourself! Listen to today's show to learn how to improve yourself to improve your relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Carla Manly, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to know and make friends with yourself
The danger of trying to please everyone else in your life
How to support your partner and grow together
Learning to be empathetic and listen well in your relationship
Identifying your resistance to growth and connection
And much more!

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313: The Path To A Soulful Relationship Aug 12, 2021

Developing a deep connection with a partner does not just happen on its own like the movies may lead us to believe. The path to a soulful relationship takes deliberate effort, and the rewards can be beautiful. Listen to today's episode to learn how to develop more meaningful relationship connection. In this episode with Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How we progress from enchantment to disconnection in our relationship
Using relationships as a path for personal growth
The importance of not projecting onto your partner
How to avoid the drama triangle that is common in relationships
How to do things out of generosity and not obligation
And much more!

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312: Key Factors For Relationship Success Aug 09, 2021

Relationships take work and sometimes we want an easy answer to our relationship issues. The secret is there is no secret! There are many factors that lead to successful relationships. Listen to today's show to understand some of the key factors for relationship success according to a relationship therapist who's been practicing and married for 27 years.

In this episode with Colin Wilford, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding how personalities shape our relationships
Daily communication suggestions you can implement now
The importance of cultivating empathy to improve your relationship
How egocentric behaviors can bring your relationship down
How to share a life but not lose your independence
Changing your perspective when in conflict with your partner
And much more!

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311: Love Lockdown Jul 30, 2021

We can learn a lot from the relationships of other people. The trials and tribulations of relationships are not always unique to you, so there's a lot of value in sharing and learning about other relationships. The relationships of those who are incarcerated can provide a unique lens through which we can look at our own relationship. Listen to today's show to hear from Elizabeth Greenwood, an investigative journalist who spent 5 years interviewing and investigating dating, sex and marriage in America's prisons.

In this episode with Elizabeth Greenwood, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Listen to what Elizabeth learned most about her own relationship from those she wrote about
What it's like to go to a prison wedding
The challenges of prison relationships and what we can learn from them
The unique ways we can learn to express love to our partner
How prison relationships can inspire us to create longing and desire
And much more!

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310: Improving Intimacy With Yourself And Your Partner Jul 27, 2021

Intimacy is an important part of any successful relationship. However, it's not always strictly about how intimate you are with your partner. Intimacy with yourself can be just as important. Listen to today's show to learn how to cultivate the different types of intimacy in your life. In this episode with Dr. April Brown, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the importance of loving yourself and how to do it
How to deal with negative thoughts in the most productive way
Developing spiritual intimacy and listening to your inner voice
How to develop deeper intimacy with your partner
And much more!

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309: The Psychology Of Forgiveness Jul 18, 2021

Learning to forgive your partner, friends and family is a core component to living a life free of resentment, anger and unhappiness. Listen to today's show to learn about forgiveness, and how to do it better.

In this episode with Dr. Robert Enright, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the paradox of forgiveness
Learn the roadmap to forgiveness that's based on decades of research
How to get rid of resentment on the path to forgiving
What happens when we don't forgive
Understanding that forgiving is not just 'moving on'
And much more!

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308: Loneliness And Relationships Jul 12, 2021

Loneliness is something that many people encounter, even if they are surrounded by friends, family and in a good relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to cope with loneliness in yourself or in your partner.

In this episode with Hannah Rose, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand how loneliness can manifest in ourselves
The importance of learning what might be blocking you from connecting with others
Loneliness from a lack of authentic relationships
How to get over blockages to connection with others
How to understand that you are worthy of love and belonging
And much more!

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307: How To Thrive In Your Relationship When You Have Kids Jun 30, 2021

Relationships take work, and so do children! Parenting can put a lot of strain and stress on your relationship and it's important to understand the best ways to navigate being a great parent and keeping your relationship healthy. Listen to today's show to learn how to thrive in your relationship and as a parent.

In this episode with Erwan and Alicia Davon, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of recognizing how parenting can dominate your relationship
How to ask questions of your partner to help the relationship grow even when you have kids
How to communicate with your partner in front of your kids
Understanding how masculine and feminine energies impact your relationship and parenting
And much more!

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306: Overcoming A Sexless Marriage Jun 25, 2021

We often think the experts have everything figured out in their relationships and marriages. The reality is they're just like most people! They share the same struggles, argue about who cleans the dishes and get on each other's nerves. Listen to today's show to learn from Dr. Heather Barto's experience in a sexless marriage.

In this episode with Dr. Heather Bartos, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do when your partner wants to stop having sex
The importance of taking ownership for our roles in relationship issues
How to not be a victim in a sexless relationship
How to bring sex back into your relationship
Why the biggest sex organ is the brain
And much more!

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305: Understanding Divorce To Improve Relationships Jun 18, 2021

Unfortunately, divorce is a part of many peoples lives. Denying this fact will not serve us and can actually hurt relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand the different types of divorces, and how to navigate divorce in the best way possible. Whether you're going through a divorce, are the child of divorced parents, a friend to someone going through a divorce or are in a happy relationship, there's a lot of value in today's episode.

In this episode with Bruce Fredenburg and Carol Hughes, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to go through a divorce that is family and person focused
Collaborative divorce and why it's the best kind of divorce
How to support someone you know going through a divorce
Navigating divorce when children are involved
How to maintain relationships on the other side of a divorce
And much more!

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304: Ask Hard Questions To Improve Your Relationship Jun 09, 2021

Susan Piver is the author of the classic relationship book, The Hard Questions. On today's show we talk with Susan about how she came up with the questions in the book, which questions are her favorite, the value of asking questions to ourselves and our partners and much more!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why you should start with your deal breakers when asking hard questions to your partner
Which specific questions you can ask your partner to get to know them better
Questions that can reveal the deeper character of your partner
The importance of understanding the underlying meaning behind questions and answers
And much more!

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303: Understanding The Different Reasons We Have Sex Jun 02, 2021

The more we understand our biology and psychology, the better we can show up in our relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand the reasons we have sex, and how to use this knowledge to improve our relationships.

In this episode with Carolin Hauser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn about our two ingrained programs for sex and how understanding each can lead to a better sex life
Why the dopamine high after orgasm might not be the best thing for your sex life
Bonding based love making and it's benefits
How moving away from touching your partner can actually improve your sex life
Loving our partner unconditionally through bonding based sex
And much more!

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302: Understanding Emotional Vulnerability May 31, 2021

Being vulnerable in your relationship can bring more connection and intimacy. However, it's not great to simply always try to be vulnerable. Learn about all the positives and negatives of vulnerability in today's show!

In this episode with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the six stages of emotional vulnerability
Why you should set certain times to discuss your vulnerabilities
The importance of time for reflection during conflict to avoid reactivity
Journaling to help open up to your partner
How to be a witness to your partners' vulnerability
How your relationship can help heal childhood wounds
And much more!

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301: How To Get Out Of Your Monkey Mind May 23, 2021

Overthinking, rumination and other negative thought patterns can drive us crazy in our personal lives and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to get out of your monkey mind and start living a happier, healthier life!

In this episode with JF Benoist, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Releasing the judgement that emotions can equal weakness
Understanding how we get triggered by our conditioning
How our emotions are created
Why underneath every emotion is a belief about who we are
Connecting to our body to help get out of our mind
Breaking the pattern of negativity when we react out of feelings of not being safe
How to build resilience in ourselves
And much more!

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300: Dealing With Intimacy Problems In Your Relationship May 14, 2021

We all want to have more intimate and connected relationships. Listen to today's show to learn some great tools to improve intimacy in your relationship.

In this episode with Mitchell Smolkin we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with some of the first fights you have in your relationship
The importance of understanding that it's normal to have conflict in your relationship
How to communicate your fears with your partner and show vulnerability
How to bring up and deal with difficult feelings
Tools for repairing after relationship conflict
And much more!

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299: Psychological Barriers To Great Sex May 07, 2021

Your sex life can be an important part of a healthy and happy relationship. Listen to today's show to learn great tools to improve your sex life and your relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Nazanin Moali, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how emotional challenges outside of the bedroom can affect your sex life
How to combat sexual boredom in long term relationships
Asking your partner what turns them on
How to communicate most effectively about sex in your relationship
Understanding the importance of depositing positivity into your relationship bank account
And much more!

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298: Amazing Tools For Better Communication Apr 28, 2021

We can't talk about communication enough on this show. It's a core tenant of any relationship in our lives. Listen to today's show to get great tips for improving your communication skills from two legends in the field of relationships.

In this episode with Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen Hunt, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to start a conversation so it goes as smoothly as possible
The importance of reflecting back to your partner when they are communicating with you
How to let your defenses down during communication
Why we may act awful when we're scared
Two amazing relationship improvement exercises you can apply today
And much more!

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297: The Art of Love Apr 24, 2021

Finding love and a fulfilling relationship is much more of an art than a science. Listen to today's show to learn the art of love!

In this episode with Dr. John Demartini, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The important differences between love fantasies and real love
Being true to yourself to attract true love
Why many people are frightened to be alone because they are not loving themselves
Understanding what to look for in your 'soulmate'
The importance of owning the traits we most dislike about ourselves
Critical questions to ask yourself about your partner
And much more!

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296: Understanding Your Love Archetype Apr 18, 2021

Throughout our life, patterns emerge in how we relate to others. If we can understand these patterns, and ourselves, we can have better, more fulfilling relationships. Listen to today's show to learn about the different love archetypes, and how to apply this understanding to your personal life and relationships.

In this episode with Coltrane Lord, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

A brief overview of different kinds of love archetypes
How to communicate and express our most authentic selves
Understanding all of the roles we play in our life and how relationships can be a lab for knowing the self better
How to feel into what you truly desire
How we can transform through our relationships
And much more!

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295: How To Prevent Sex From Dying Out In Your Relationship Apr 09, 2021

There seems to be a preconceived inevitability of the sex dying out in long term relationships. Sometimes it's a bang, sometimes it goes out with a fizzle. But it doesn't have to be that way! Listen to today's show to learn how to keep the spark alive in long term relationships.

In this episode with Irene Fehr, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand why sex often dies out in relationships
The three types of sex and why they're important to comprehend
Why you want to work toward connected sex where sex flows easily
How to talk about sex in your relationship
Avoiding reading too much into the "no's" in your sex life
And much more!

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294: Manifesting Our Desires And Understanding Our Emotions Mar 31, 2021

Understanding how our emotions are made up of energy can help us better navigate our life and relationships. Listen to today's show to gain a deeper understanding for how to cultivate better energy in our lives.

In this episode with Dr. Melanie Dean, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding energy fields, how our emotions are made of energy and how much of what we communicate with energy is out of our awareness
Can you be upset and still put out good energy?
How to dig under your emotions to understand what you're really feeling
How to interrupt the flow of negative emotions
The power of positive thinking
Tapping into your intuition to discover what it is you truly desire
And much more!

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293: Things To Know Before Getting Married Mar 27, 2021

From prenups to how to navigate blended families, understanding the complete landscape of marriage can help you deal with it's challenges. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to use before, during and even after marriage!

In this episode with Sabrina Shaheen Cronin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Important questions to ask yourself before getting married
Why it's critical to be happy and content with who you are before getting married
How to communicate around that awkward conversation around prenuptial agreements
Navigating second marriages, children and blended families
How to allow expression of feelings from your kids and partners in blended families
And much more!

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292: Understanding Personality Types To Improve Your Relationships Mar 23, 2021

Everyone has a unique personality, and things tend to get complicated when we try to combine our unique personality with our partner's unique personality. The better we can understand personality types, the better we can relate with others. Listen to today's show to better understand the different personality types, and how they can interact.

In this episode with Nate & Kaley Klemp, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How understanding personality types can help you extend empathy to your partner
The 9 personality types according the the Enneagram model
Understanding the personality patterns of yourself and your partner
How to cultivate radical generosity toward your partner
Creating more empathy in your relationship
And much more!

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291: How To Cultivate Passion In Your Relationship Mar 11, 2021

What does passion look like in your relationship? Are you disappointed that the passion you once had seems to have faded away? Listen to today's show to learn what to expect passion to look like in your relationship, and how to cultivate it in a healthy way.

In this episode with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn what healthy passion in a relationship looks like
Different types of desire in relationships and between sexes
How to cultivate passion and excitement in a long term relationship
What to do when one partner wants to improve the relationship and the other does not
The importance of creating a mind of novelty
And much more!

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290: How To Build Spiritual, Mental And Emotional Strength Mar 09, 2021

The foundation to any good relationship starts from within. If we work on ourselves then we will be able to attract better partners, improve existing relationships and have a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn how to build a strong personal foundation that will help you improve all of the relationships in your life.

In this episode with Dr. Mike Fraizer, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to understand spiritual strength and cultivate it in our lives
The importance of developing a strong sense of purpose and the steps to help you do it
How to start on a spiritual path if you don't have one
Learn how to develop emotional strength in yourself and encourage your partner to do so as well
Understanding our thoughts and feelings in order to improve our relationships
And much more!

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289: Ensure Your Relationship Outlasts The Honeymoon Stage Feb 24, 2021

The early stages of relationships feel easy and great all of the time. Arguments rarely happen, and it's all rainbows and butterflies. However, these warm and fuzzy feelings won't last forever. In today's episode, you'll learn how to make your relationship last past the honeymoon stage.

In this episode with Neil Wilkie, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the 6 critical components of a relationship
The importance of commitment in your relationship
How to communicate like a pro
The key component of connection with your partner
How to create more fun in your relationship
Why growth and trust are critical to a lasting relationship
And much more!

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288: Mastering Online Dating Feb 19, 2021

Finding love is hard in the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, hookup culture and societal pressures, and finding a great partner can feel like an overwhelming task. Listen to today's show to learn how to approach this new way of dating in the best way possible.

In this episode with Damona Hoffman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why you should develop a Covid dating strategy
How to create a profile that will lead to good potential partners
Tools to help navigate first date awkwardness
Visualization exercises to help you find a great partner
Cultivating abundance in order to succeed in your dating life
And much more!

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287: Singles Guide To Sex, Dating And Happiness Feb 10, 2021

The single life can be just as rewarding as being in a relationship. However, sometimes it can feel like all you want to do is to be in a happy relationship! Listen to today's show to learn how to happily navigate life as a single person.

In this episode with Dr. Megan Stubbs, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to be okay with being single
How to avoid the hookup culture and connect with others online
Understand the benefits of being single
The importance of understanding your deal breakers and communicating them to potential partners
How to create sexual satisfaction with yourself
Asking the important questions of what will truly make you happy
And much more!

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286: Understand Your Feelings To Improve Your Relationship Feb 05, 2021

The more we understand our feelings and where they are coming from, the more we can improve ourselves personally and in a relationship. Listen to today's show and learn the tools to do this important practice. In this episode with Bill OHerron, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding how you feel and healing negative feelings
Tools to help you relax when you are experiencing negative emotions
How to relate and express vulnerability with your partner
Learning to accept our negative feelings
And much more!

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285: How Gratitude Can Strengthen Your Relationship Jan 29, 2021

Expressing gratitude can act as 'medicine' to improve your life and your relationships. Listen to this show to learn how to implement a gratitude practice into your life to start reaping the benefits today!

In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn exactly what gratitude is and why it's important
How to show gratitude towards your partner with specific actions and ideas
Expressing gratitude when you're in a rough patch
How gratitude is a gateway for other positive emotions
How gratitude can create a positive buffer from negative emotions
And much more!

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284: How To Create Real Change In Your Relationship Jan 22, 2021

If you've made it to this podcast description, you're obviously trying to improve your relationship. Tools to improve your relationship are great, but they mean nothing without action. Listen to today's show to learn how to concretely improve your relationship by actually implementing and using the tools you learn on our podcast and elsewhere.

In this episode with Dr. Joli Hamilton, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the difference between wanting things to be different and actually acting on them
Specific step-by-step exercises to translate relationship improvement tools into action
Using an object to pass back-and-forth to help improve communication
Dealing with a partner who is withholding communication from you
Recognizing the seasons of your relationship and how to communicate accordingly
And much more!

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283: Are You In A One-Sided Relationship? Jan 15, 2021

Relationships come in many shapes and forms. One-sided relationships can often emerge and rear their ugly heads during our lives. Listen to today's show to identify if you're in a one-sided relationship, and learn the steps to navigate out of it with your partnership intact.

In this episode with April Eldemire, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to identify if you're in a one-sided relationship
How to do a relationship inventory with your partner to help balance out your relationship
Communicating with your partner if you feel you're in a one-sided relationship
Signs you may be enabling your partner in a one sided relationship
Understanding your needs and what makes you happy
And much more!

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282: Using Hypnosis To Improve Your Relationship Dec 31, 2020

Hypnosis may conjure up ideas of a swinging clock and a con man trying to trick you into giving him your watch. However, hypnosis as a tool for real change in our lives has decades of science-backed research and effectiveness. In fact, it can even be used to improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how hypnosis and its techniques can improve your relationship.

In this episode with Doug Sands, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the benefits of hypnosis and the science behind it
How unconscious triggers can be reprogrammed using hypnosis
Changing your habits through hypnosis
Understanding how we create stories of our lives and relationships that may be far from the reality we are experiencing
Take a hypnotic test drive on Doug's Instagram page
And much more!

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281: Co-Parenting During The Holidays And Beyond Dec 26, 2020

Divorced parents face many challenges when it comes to raising their kids as co-parents. Listen to today's show to learn how to cooperate with your ex to help raise your kids the best way possible —all while maintaining your sanity and civility with your former partner.

In this episode with Kristen Scarlett, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of always putting your children first and providing consistency in both households
Understanding that new partners do not replace either parent
How to navigate the holidays as co-parents
The importance of planning new traditions for your kids
Letting go of attachments to ideas you may have around the holidays
And much more!

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280: Using Relationship Friction To Your Advantage Dec 18, 2020

Conflict and friction are inevitable aspects of any human relationship. Understanding how to deal with conflict and even use it to your advantage can help you navigate your relationship better. Listen to today's episode to learn how.

In this episode with Bill O'Herron, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding where the most friction in your relationship is coming from
How friction can be a catalyst for growth
The importance of creating healing for ourselves so we don't pass along the pain to future generations
Listening to your body to feel where your negative emotions resonate and how to deal with them
How to deal with negative emotions
And much more!

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279: Relational Self Awareness Dec 18, 2020

Relationships require us to look at ourselves and work to understand our past and how it shapes us today. We often get caught up in what we want, need and expect from our partner, but need to look within first. Listen to today's show to learn how to do this important work.

In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to look at our family system and how we were raised to understand how it can affect the present
Understanding what happens inside of us when our partner annoys or bothers us
Writing exercise that will help you gain a deeper understanding of a present conflict
How to become an ally for our partners healing
How the healthiest and happiest relationships function best
And much more!

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278: Finding Pleasure In Your Relationship And With Yourself Dec 03, 2020

Relationships and life can take up a lot of our time and energy. It's important to find the time for pleasure in your life even when a busy schedule may make it seem impossible. Listen to today's show to learn the tools for finding pleasure and improving your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to create a mindset shift and find more pleasure in your life
Understanding what it is that you truly want and asking your partner for it
Dealing with "Mom guilt" and taking time for yourself
How to communicate what you want assertively and effectively
The importance of asking for the whole of what you want and not just a part of it
And much more!

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor, entrepreneur, women’s sexual health disruptor and author. She is revolutionizing the way we deliver, educate and talk about sexual health, wellness and pleasure for women. She also owns and operates Health Over All, the Premier Naturopathic Wellness Clinic for Women in Toronto. Dr. Wiggins is an expert on hormone and mood imbalance, libido, bio-marker testing and providing individualized health care so that her patients see results and are empowered to take control of their own journey to optimal health.

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277: Wired For Love Nov 26, 2020

The fundamental building blocks of love come from deep inside of us. Love can cause great joy, but also great pain in our lives. The more we understand ourselves and our partner, the better we can love and be loved. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate love and relationships.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why and how we are wired for love from an early age
Why it can hurt so much if we feel like our partner is not there for us
How attachment theory shapes our relationships
Learn one of the most important things you can ask yourself when dealing with difficulties in your relationship
How to communicate with your partner during conflict or disconnection
And much more!

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276: Being Selfish To Improve Your Relationship Nov 20, 2020

Sounds too good to be true, huh? Well, the title of the show may be a little tongue in cheek, but there's a way to frame how you operate in your relationship that can help take it to a better place. Listen to today's show to learn how to be a little selfish in order to improve your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding that we cannot and should not be trying to change our partner
Understanding that if you create change in yourself you can help change your relationship
How to communicate in order to create positive relationship change
Working together with your partner to find solutions to your problems
How we pattern intimate relationships from our childhood
And much more!

Dr. Laura Dabney has been a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA for over twenty years. Her psychiatric expertise has been featured on radio, podcasts, websites and in print media. She consults for a number of large institutions, including the Virginia Veterans Administration Medical Center. She received her MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School and has been Board Certified in Psychiatry. Dr. Dabney’s patients come for many reasons, including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and toxic relationships. Yet, despite the problems that brought them through her door, they describe her in the same terms, again and again, calling her warm, knowledgeable, and committed to their success.

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275: Communication In Relationships Nov 11, 2020

We talk about communication in relationships a lot on this show and for a good reason. Communication is one of the pillars of creating a successful relationship, and it's not always easy to do! Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate in your marriage or relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding that communication is not all about talking. There's a reason we have two ears and one mouth!
How to become a better listener to improve your relationship
How to help your partner become better at communication by modeling good behavior
Learning how to communicate when you have a busy life
The importance of communicating your expectations and knowing the type of person we are
And much more!

Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen is congregational rabbi and a marital therapist in NY. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School and University of N. Texas (Jerusalem branch) and is often published in various periodicals and magazines.

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274: How To Repair Your Fractured Family Relationships Today Nov 04, 2020

Over 25% of Americans are experiencing an estrangement with a loved one or family member. This can negatively impact your romantic relationship and overall well-being. After years of studying family estrangement and rigorous research, Dr. Karl Pillemer has been able to find the common reasons families become estranged, and how they successfully repair these fractures. Through interviews with over 100 families who have repaired an estranged relationship, Karl has unique insights and knowledge to help us repair fractured relationships, and live a happier, healthier life. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with difficult and problematic in-law relationships
Steps to take to repair a fractured relationship with a family member or loved one
How to mend an estrangement and start having a better relationships with your family and friends
Why fractured families can negatively affect your romantic relationship and how to prevent this
Why coming to agreements and resolutions with estranged family members is not necessary to repair an estranged relationship
And much more!

Dr. Karl Pillemer is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University. A world-renowned family sociologist, he spent five years studying processes of estrangement and reconciliation in families. His just-published book, Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them, provides strategies and tips for healing family rifts.

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273: How Judgement Shapes Our Lives And Relationships Oct 29, 2020

Judgement permeates our lives and we typically don't realize its large day-to-day impact. Listen to today's show to understand how judgement shapes our interactions with others, and how this understanding can improve our relationships.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How judgement shapes our lives and the interchanges we have with the people in our lives
Judgements' role in our romantic relationships and the importance of fully understanding how we judge
Why the closer we are to someone, the more we judge them
How to communicate with your partner without negative judgements
Why praise is a judgement that can sometimes be a negative remark for your partner
How to praise your partner in the most productive ways
And much more!

Terri Apter is a psychologist and writer and Fellow Emerita at the University of Cambridge. Her work explores the secret worlds of family dynamics. She has authored many books including The Confident Child, which was awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma International Educator's Prize and Altered Loves, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her most recent book, Passing Judgment: praise and blame in everyday life, highlights how daily exposure to praise and blame impacts on our relationships, from social media to marriage.

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272: Understanding Our Sexual Needs For A Better Relationship Oct 23, 2020

We all have ideal sexual ideas for what we'd like to see in our relationship. Often these ideals are not met, or understood, resulting in relationship issues. Listen to today's show to learn how to identify your sexual needs, communicate them with your partner and improve your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do when you're sexually dissatisfied in your relationship
Why sexuality can disproportionately affect relationship satisfaction
Understanding your sexual ideals and communicating them with your partner
Learning about yourself as a sexual being in order to improve the sex in your relationship
Why society sometimes minimizes our sexual needs
And much more!

Dr. David Ley is a psychologist and sex therapist who has appeared in the New York Times, The Daily Show, Playboy Magazine, as well as publishing numerous books and research articles on sexual issues.

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271: The 5 Core Conversations For Couples Oct 20, 2020

When your husband is a divorce lawyer, and you're a family therapist, you learn a lot about relationship dynamics. Julie and David Bulitt share the knowledge they've learned through their personal and professional lives in order to help us create better relationships. Listen to today's show to learn the five core conversations couples can discuss in order to improve their relationship today!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of remembering why you connected with your partner in the first place
How to handle conflicts around money and downsizing during tough financial times
What Julie and David have learned about themselves as a couple parenting 4 daughters
How we can take comfort in the struggles of other couples
Why sex is one of the primary complaints they hear from couples in their professional lives
The importance of making time for ourselves in a relationship
And much more!

A licensed clinical social worker, Julie Bulitt has spent more than 25 years working with individuals, couples and families. Her private practice focuses on family, couples and individual therapy, she also serves as in house therapist at The Discovery Channel in Silver Spring Maryland.

David Bulitt is a partner in the Washington DC Metro law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA. For more than a decade, he has been chosen as one of the Washington area’s top divorce lawyers by multiple publications. He has particular interest in families with special needs children as a result of personal experiences in his own family.

David and Julie have been married for 34 years. They have four daughters, two of whom are biological and two adopted, and three grandchildren.

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270: Surrounded By Others And Yet So Alone Oct 13, 2020

How is it that we can have a partner, friends and family, and yet still feel alone? Loneliness is a real issue for many people whether or not they have others in their lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with loneliness personally, or to help your partner with the issue.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How we can feel lonely even if we have other people in our lives
Combating loneliness based on your personality type
The differences between loneliness and chronic loneliness
Dealing with relationships that are unfulfilling
The importance of connection in our lives and how to cultivate better connections
And much more!

J.W. Freiberg holds a PhD from UCLA and a JD from Harvard Law School. He is the author of the prize-winning book Four Seasons of Loneliness: A Lawyer’s Case Stories and its recently published sequel, Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone. After a decade as Assistant Professor at Boston University, and his subsequent service as President of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Freiberg held positions at several of Boston’s leading law firms, including serving for a decade as Chairman of Weston Patrick, Willard and Redding. For thirty years Freiberg’s law practice drew on his double training, enabling him to serve as Boston’s go-to attorney when interlinkage was needed between the law and psychiatric medicine, family law, victim services, and adoption / surrogacy practices.

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269: Combining Eastern And Western Medicine To Improve Your Relationship Oct 02, 2020

Developing the best possible approach to improving your relationship and health is not always simple. Dr. Narveen Dosanjh uses a holistic approach combining both eastern and western philosophy to provide the best possible solutions to her patients. Listen to today's show to better understand the various approaches you can take to improving your well being.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the biggest differences between eastern and western medicine
How to approach improving your relationship holistically
Working with a therapist who takes an intuitive healing approach
How and why you should integrate a spirituality practice into your relationship
And much more!

Dr. Narveen Dosanjh, a highly regarded holistic psychiatrist in Manhattan, NYC treats a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including various forms of depression and anxiety, bipolar, insomnia, ADHD, lifestyle and personal development issues aiming to improve patients overall health.

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268: Understanding And Sharing Our Truth Sep 23, 2020

Relationships take work in the best of times, and COVID-19 has put an incredible amount of stress on relationships around the world. Listen to today's show to learn how to better understand our feelings, and how we're individually being affected by the pandemic. With this understanding, Linda shares tools to communicate our truths with our partner.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to identify exactly what we're feeling and the tools to share it with our partner
How to use journaling as a tool for introspection and growth
The best way to invite our partner for a discussion
Leading questions to engage your partner in check ins and why this can be extremely valuable
And much more!

Linda Bloom, L.C.S.W., is a psychotherapist and marriage counselors who teaches communication seminars and relationship workshops. She is the co-author of four books including 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married and Simple Lessons to Make Love Last. Linda and her husband, Charlie, offer educational and counseling services to individuals, couples, and organizations. They are regular teachers at Esalen institute and Kriaplu, and have 600 blogs on Psychology Today. They live and practice in Santa Cruz, California.

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267: Think Critically...Because You Don't Know Everything! Sep 17, 2020

Critical thinking is an important skill to develop both individually and with your partner. With our current social and political stage, learning to think critically is more important than ever before. Learn tools to think critically and to talk to your partner about developing the skill together.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The practice of thinking critically and how it can be developed
Cultivating the idea that you don't know everything and can be wrong
Talking to your partner about cultivating critical thinking in your relationship
How to avoid reactivity and stay cool, calm and collected
And much more!

Dr. Christopher Dwyer is a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Health Sciences and Lecturer in the Center for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the National University of Ireland Galway. He is also the author of Critical Thinking: Conceptual Perspectives & Practical Guidelines, published by Cambridge University Press.

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266: Setting Relationship Goals and Making Intimacy a Priority Sep 14, 2020

Relationship goals are not only a hashtag used on your friend Becky's page every other day with her "amazing" boyfriend. Relationship goals are something that can be an important tool to help really improve your life. Listen to today's show to learn how to make intimacy a priority in your relationship and set those very important relationship goals.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to get from knowing what you want to do in a relationship to actually doing it
Sharing your relationship goals with your partner
Why you should sometimes have sex before doing the dishes
Actionable tips to create more intimacy in your relationship
Understanding and communicating about your sexuality
And much more

Dr. Lyndsey Harper is an ob/gyn and the Founder and CEO of Rosy. She created Rosy out of frustration when she couldn’t find modern and accessible resources to help her many patients with common sexual health concerns and issues. Launched on Valentine's Day in 2019, Rosy is a platform dedicated to empowering women on their journey to sexual wellness. Dr. Harper has started important conversations about sexual health, partnering with over 2,700 doctors and therapists on Rosy, and launching the first telehealth platform specifically for women’s sexual health.

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265: Addressing Our Shame Sep 08, 2020

Shame can be an emotion that takes a toll on us personally and in a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to address our shame or the shame our partner has toward themselves.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand the important distinction between guilt and shame
How shame is formed and negatively affects our view of self
Accepting our vulnerabilities to release shame and improve our lives
Helping our partner navigate shame
Communicating with our partner about shame
And much more!

Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years and is the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression which was published in November 2019.

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264: Relationship Magic, Awareness And Self Discovery Aug 31, 2020

Relationships can be a beautiful vehicle to discover who we are and the possibilities of our lives. Our guest, Guy Finley, has a wealth of knowledge from his own 40-year marriage and shares amazing relationship insights and advice.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How we can discover who we are through our relationship
How Guy and his wife have never raised their voices at each other in their 40 year marriage
The importance of recognizing the pain within ourselves before lashing out at our partner
Communicating with our partner and how to handle constructive criticism
Renewing your relationship through the years
The importance of learning from our partner
And much more!

Guy Finley is the bestselling author of more than 45 books and audio albums on self-realization, including "The Secret of Letting Go," "The Essential Laws of Fearless Living," and his newest book "Relationship Magic: Waking Up Together." He is the founder and director of Life of Learning Foundation, a nonprofit Center for Spiritual Discovery located in southern Oregon. Guy is a faculty member at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York and at 1440 Multiversity.

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263: Using Attachment Theory to Understand Ourselves and Our Partner Aug 19, 2020

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How we relate with our partner can be largely influenced by how we were attached to our parents as children. Listen to today's episode to better understand attachment theory, and how it can improve your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How attachment theory can help us understand our deepest feelings, needs, triggers and fears
What the different attachment styles mean for you and your partner
Healing how we attach with our partner
How our wounds can cause us to not see each other and the reality of a situation
Breaking negative cycles and exploring the underlying issues
And much more!

Jennifer Lehr is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the founder of WeConcile, an online program for committed couples seeking help, as well as an educator on the process of living, self-acceptance and stepping into your magic life.

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262: Parent Like A Pro and Keep Your Relationship Strong Aug 12, 2020

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Parenting can create a lot of relationship stress even in the best of times. During a global pandemic, parenting can take on a whole other level of stress! Listen to today's episode to learn how to maintain your relationship, and parent like a pro during challenging times.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to communicate with your partner about parenting
The important practice of family check-ins
Managing screen time for your kids
How to talk with your kids about the pandemic
Helping your kids talk about their feelings
Why we don't always have to fix everything for our kids or partner
And much more!

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Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Little House Calls, which specializes in helping kids and parents confronting a range of common early childhood challenges. She has held leadership positions at a national nonprofit organization serving children and a hospital-based infant and toddler preventive mental health program, as well as taught in the Department of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her first book, The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler’s Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again was published in October, 2018. Dr. Hershberg currently lives in lower Westchester with her husband and two young sons.

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261: Tools For Spiritual Growth Aug 05, 2020

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! Spirituality can be a valuable practice both individually, and in your relationship. Listen to today's show to understand how to cultivate a spiritual practice, and share it with your partner. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to use your relationship as a path to spiritual growth
How to start a spiritual path
The importance of not focusing on what's wrong in your relationship
Sacred sexuality and how to practice it in your relationship
Presence as a spiritual and sexual practice
And much more!

Catherine Auman, LMFT is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Counseling Center in Los Angeles, California. She has advanced training in traditional psychology, as well as the wisdom traditions. Catherine lived for a year at the Osho ashram in India, a full-time immersion in tantra and meditation, and studied and practiced tantra, love, sex, intimacy, and seduction with numerous teachers.

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260: Taking Responsibility For Ourselves Jul 29, 2020

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! It's easy to blame our partner or other external factors when dealing with relationship issues. However, we can only control ourselves and often need to look inward to address relationship issues. Listen to today's show to learn great relationship tips and how to take responsibility for ourselves. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to take responsibility for ourselves and not rely on our partners so much
Balancing how much we communicate our issues with partners
How to communicate with your partner who often puts their problems on to you
How to respond instead of react when communicating in your relationship
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Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and author of the book Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down.

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259: Navigating Passive Aggressiveness In Relationships Jul 23, 2020

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Passive aggressiveness is a destructive behavior with negative relationship impacts. Those who use this behavior are often not even aware of it. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with passive aggressive behavior in your relationship.

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How and why individuals use passive aggressive behavior
How to communicate and deal with a partner who is passive aggressive
The importance of setting limits and boundaries with passive aggressive behavior
How to change passive aggressive behaviors
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Dr. Marni Feuerman is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in South Florida. She is a nationally recognized relationship and marriage expert with specialized training in couples’ therapy. Dr. Marni is a frequently quoted expert in the media and content contributor. She has written for HuffPo, VeryWell.com, Dr. Oz’s ShareCare and The Gottman Institute among others.

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258: Understanding Our Emotions For Better Relationships Jul 12, 2020

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Understanding our emotions is a fundamental requirement for personal and relationship growth. Listen to today's episode to learn how to better understand your emotions, share with your partner and connect more deeply.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding how emotions work in the mind and body
How to work safely with our emotions and accept ourselves
The importance of learning how to tune into our body's sensations
How to deal with emotions like jealousy and process these emotions
How to communicate your emotions with your partner in the most productive ways
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Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, is author of the critically acclaimed and two-time award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self (Random House, Feb. 2018). She is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor. She has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, Oprah, Salon, and professional journals. Hendel also consulted on the psychological development of characters on AMC’s Mad Men. Hilary’s blog on emotions and how to use them for well being is read worldwide.

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257: Why Rocking The Relationship Boat Is Good Jun 30, 2020

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Many people in relationships think they should 'not rock the boat' to keep things steady and to avoid conflict. However, this conservative approach to relationships can actually backfire. Listen to today's episode to understand why rocking the relationship boat can sometimes be good and necessary for a happy and healthy relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why it's important to not sweep issues under the rug instead of dealing with them
How we use distance and other negative behaviors to cope with relationships issues
Working to find the underlying issues in your relationship
How to create more intimacy in your relationship by communicating and rocking the boat
Why the average time of divorce is 7.5 years into a marriage
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Robert Taibbi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 45 years experience, primarily in community mental health working with couples and families as a clinician, supervisor and clinical director. His work is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and systems theory with a heavy emphasis on changing dysfunctional patterns and behaviors in everyday life.

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256: The New Monogamy Jun 24, 2020

Most of us have an understanding of what traditional monogamy in relationships and marriage means. What if we worked toward a new monogamy where the rules were negotiated and not simply followed by outdated societal standards? Listen to today's show to learn what the new monogamy is all about.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What are your assumptions about how a relationship will go?
The specialness of a relationship and what it means
Negotiating a new monogamy with your partner
Collaboratively negotiating with your partner around the relationship and fidelity
Understanding your own insecurities
And much more!

Dr. Catherine Aponte, author of “A Marriage of Equals: How to Achieve Balance in a Committed Relationship”, is a clinical psychologist who maintained a practice of clinical psychology for 30 years, emphasizing couples therapy. She also was Associate Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at Spalding University where she taught graduate psychology courses and supervised clinical students. She earned her MS and Psy.D. at Duke University and Spalding University respectively.

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255: Common Sexual Challenges And How To Overcome Them Jun 20, 2020

Having sex is not as straight forward as it may seem, especially in long term relationships. Our personal sexual history, combined with another individual's personal sexual history, can make things quite complicated! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the sexual challenges that can arise in a relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with desire discrepancy and communicate in the most productive ways possible
Understanding the deeper reasons that you want sex in the first place
Becoming embodied in order to have better, more enjoyable sex
Experimenting with power dynamics in the bedroom
How to deal with bad sex
And much more!

Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist, author, and certified sex therapist with over 20 years experience helping adults create more satisfying intimate relationships.

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254: Money And Relationships Jun 13, 2020

Finances can be a huge area of stress in your relationship. Now more than ever, it's important to understand your individual relationship with money, and how it can impact your relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with money, so it doesn't negatively affect your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to understand your personal relationship with money and communicate this with your partner
Tools to have productive conversation about finances with your partner
How to deal with the uncertainty and stress of COVID-19 on your finances and job
Real tips to deal with job and/or income loss during these times
And much more!

Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/254

Adam H. Kol, J.D. is a Couples Financial Counselor. He helps couples make sure that the money conversation doesn't get in the way, leaving them with more peace, love, and cash! Adam draws on over a decade of experience as a Certified Mediator, Communication Coach, and a former Tax Attorney and Financial Advisor. Adam received his law degree from Duke and a Master's in Tax Law from NYU.

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253: How To Have Better Sex Now! Jun 04, 2020

Sex is an important part of any healthy relationship. Listen to this episode for some great new tips on how to improve your sex life, especially during these challenging times.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to improve your sex life if you're feeling anxious about the state of the world
The importance of distinguishing between facts and the stories we tell ourselves about the facts
Erotic triggers and how to use them to improve your sex life
How to communicate properly around issues of sexuality in your relationship
Using your imagination to play in the bedroom and create more eroticism
And much more!

Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/253

Sari Cooper LCSW-R is Founder & Director of The Center for Love and Sex in NYC, a private therapy and coaching group practice specializing in sexual issues for individuals and couples. Sari is a licensed individual, couples and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor who trains other therapists through online CE webinars and live workshops. She also runs Sex Esteem® groups for parents, women and men who are committed to developing more confidence and communication skills when it comes to dating, conscious coupling and parenting. She has been in private practice for over 25 years.

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252: Everything You Need To Know About Couples Therapy May 29, 2020

In this episode, we talk about the different skills you need to know to improve your relationship. And one of the best ways, no matter what state it's in, is through couples therapy. Listen to today's show to learn what goes on during couples therapy and why you should start going!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the importance of going to therapy before things are 'bad'
How to work up the courage to start going to therapy or tell your partner that you want to start going
What to do if your partner won't go to therapy
Common misconceptions about couples therapy
The main goal of couples counseling
And much more!

Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan, is the Founder and Chief Empathy at Empathi, which provides step-by-step guidance for couples and individuals who care about their relationships. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and individuals, and a passionate entrepreneur, driven to change lives for the better.

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251: Strengthening Intimacy And Connection In Your Relationship May 21, 2020

We all want to feel more connection and intimacy in our relationships. However, it's not always easy to understand how to make this happen. Listen to today's show for actionable tips to increase the connection and intimacy with your partner.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What should intimacy look like in a relationship?
What to do if your partner has difficulty opening up to you to create more intimacy
Why we have different ideas of what intimacy is to us personally and the importance of understanding this
Actionable tools to create more intimacy and connection
How to discuss your desire for more intimacy with your partner
And much more!

Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is a relationship coach, relationship researcher, and teaches college-level psychology courses. She is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, a book that relates relationship science research to everyday experiences and real relationship issues confronted by couples. She is also the author of Finding Love: The Scientific Take, a Psychology Today blog and Love Lessons, a Long Island Weekly newspaper column.

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250: Dealing With Uncertainty May 15, 2020

Life is uncertain. Now, more than ever, we're collectively feeling the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to today's how to get great tips for dealing with uncertainty both individually and in your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding that things are always uncertain
How to cultivate an acceptance of the uncertainty
Understanding how we process stress and uncertainty, and why you should share this with your partner
Why behind every criticism of your partner there is an unmet personal need
And much more!

Dana McNeil is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and is the founder of a group practice called The Relationship Place located in San Diego, California. Dana’s practice specializes in couples’ therapy and utilizes an evidence-based type of couples’ therapy which is known as the Gottman Method. Dana’s practice works with all types of relationship issues from pre-marital counseling, dealing with the aftermath of extra marital affairs, partners working through addiction recovery, military deployed families, parents of special needs children, LGBTQ, and polyamorous clients.

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249: All About Sex Therapy May 07, 2020

Most of us have a rough idea what traditional couples therapy looks like. However, sex therapy for couples seems to be less well known. Listen to today's show to learn more about sex therapy and how it can help your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand the key differences between sex therapy and regular couples therapy
The most common reasons couples go to sex therapy
Why all sex is group sex
Redefining sex in your relationship
Expanding your sexual menu
Men and women's different approaches to sex in the relationship
And much more!

Wendi L. Dumbroff is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Madison, NJ, where she specializes in individual, family, couples and sex therapy. She is a highly trained couple and sex therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental and sex-positive environment. Dumbroff has extensive experience counseling individuals, families, and couples, around many different matters including; infidelity, lack of communication, depression, anxiety and all aspects of sexual issues. Highly intuitive, she honors the perspectives of each person in the room. She deeply believes therapy is a very courageous choice and a key to understanding un-useful patterns, which repeat in relationships.

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248: Co-Parenting and Sexuality Apr 30, 2020

The new normal family dynamic is evolving and co-parenting plays a big role in many of these new situations. In today's episode, Dr. Lis tells us how to co-parent better and how to reduce the shame around sexuality for ourselves in our kids.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to co-parent more effectively
Dating new people when you have kids
How to talk about sexuality with your kids starting at a young age
Cognitive re-framing exercises when thinking about your own sexual story
And much more!

Dr. Lea Lis, M.D. “The Shameless Psychiatrist," is on a mission to help children and parents live without shame about their sexuality. Dr. Lis is a double board-certified adult and child psychiatrist who has worked with non-traditional family arrangements throughout her career and considers these families “the new normal.” Widespread social changes, along with a sex-saturated media and ongoing debates about the meaning of gender and sexuality, generate new challenges for parents of all kinds. Dr. Lis helps parents, children, and adolescents face these challenges and develop healthy, sex-positive attitudes and practices. During her training and residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York and New York University, as well as in her private psychiatric practice, Dr. Lis has developed expertise in working with modern families of all types.

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247: The Seasons Of Your Relationship Apr 23, 2020

Our relationships go through natural rhythms and cycles just as the rest of nature does. If you can understand that your relationship will go through different seasons, you can better navigate the changes. Listen to this episode to learn about the different seasons of your relationship and life.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Becoming aware of the patterns in nature and working with them in your relationship
Understanding that whatever is happening in your life will change
How we can personally change with the seasons of the year and throughout our lives
Why we shouldn't change too many things at once in our relationship
And much more!

John G. Cottone, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice; a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University; and a researcher with peer-reviewed publications in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience. He is also the author of a personal growth book entitled "Who Are You? Essential Questions for Hitchhikers on the Road of Truth."

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246: How To Create Meaning, Purpose And Happiness In Your Relationship Apr 17, 2020

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This show's title sounds like a big project, huh? Well, we believe it's definitely one worth pursuing! Listen to today's show to get the tools and information to start creating more meaning, purpose and happiness in your relationship today!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to create meaning and reach goals in your relationship
Importance of not looking to your partner to make you happy
Building something bigger in your relationship
The two phases of our realities and the key to understanding each
How to keep things fresh in a long term relationship
And much more!

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245: Managing Stress & Anxiety During COVID-19 Apr 09, 2020

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You're not alone if the current crisis is causing you to feel stressed and anxious. Anxiety can manifest itself in many ways that prove detrimental to our own personal health, as well as our relationships. The sense of uncertainty, worrying about the future and the general demands of life are all forms of anxiety. Don’t let anxiety bog you down and negatively affect the relationship with yourself and your partner.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How anxiety can manifest as reactivity to your partner and how to change this to responsiveness
Why some anxiety can be good and how to best channel this energy
Becoming aware of your anxiety and taking steps to manage it
How to slow things down rather than approaching everything with a sense of urgency
How anxiety lives in the body and the physiological responses we can create to cope with our anxiety
And much more!

Dr. Denise Fournier is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and coach in Miami, FL. Through her practice, Evergreen Therapy, she works with individuals and couples using an approach that blends modern research and Eastern philosophy. In addition to her work with clients, Denise is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University and a regular contributor to the Psychology Today.

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244: Love Is Not Enough Apr 01, 2020

Mark Manson is a NYT bestselling author who has written books about hope, living a good life and now an audible original about love and relationships. Listen to today's show to hear Mark's perspective on relationships through his own personal experiences and through putting together an audiobook about them.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of recognizing the false 'Disney narrative' about love and relationships
Learning to be skeptical of yourself as a tool for living a good life
How to decide who you should date
Why Mark believes love is not scarce
What Mark has learned from his own relationships and from putting together this audiobook
And much more!

Mark Manson is an OG super blogger turned best-selling author. His international smash hit, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, has sold millions of copies, inspiring a generation of no fucks given.

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243: Understanding Personalities for Better Relationships Mar 25, 2020

Our personality is created by a multitude of complex factors to create a way in which we view the world and relate with others. One theory on the dimensions of our personality comes from the 19th-century spiritual philosopher George Gurdjieff. Today's guest, John Cottone, Ph.D., walks us through Gurdjieff's personality theory and shows us how we can apply it to ourselves and our relationships. Gurdjieff believed that personality types can be divided into physical, emotional and intellectual categories and that each person would be well-served by following the spiritual path that resonates with her respective personality orientation. We really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn about the physical, emotional and intellectual personality dimensions
How to determine which personality dimension you and your partner align with the most
Understanding if some personality dimensions are incompatible?
How to work with your partner's personality
Why understanding you and your partner's personality type can be valuable during these difficult times
And much more!

John G. Cottone, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice; a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University; and a researcher with peer-reviewed publications in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience. He is also the author of a personal growth book entitled "Who Are You? Essential Questions for Hitchhikers on the Road of Truth."

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242: The Coronavirus And Your Relationship Mar 18, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic is on everyone's minds, and is likely adding stress to your life and relationships. Listen to today's show with Dr. Melanie Joy as we discuss how to navigate your personal and relational life specifically during these difficult times.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to help yourself and your partner feel secure during times of insecurity
What to do if your partner does not care about the health situation as much as you do
Why it's important to understand innate personal views on hygiene
How to communicate in the most productive way when discussing important decisions and views
Making decisions that are good for your relationship during stressful times
And much more!

Melanie Joy, PhD, is a Harvard-educated psychologist specializing in relationships, communication and social change. She is the award-winning author of five books, including Getting Relationships Right: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work. Dr. Joy is also an international speaker, trainer and organizational coach. Her work has been featured by media outlets around the world, including The New York Times, BBC, and ABC Australia; and she has been granted a number of international awards.

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241: Financial Planning and Your Relationship Mar 11, 2020

Personal finances and insurance are not the most sexy topics when it comes to working on your relationship. However, these things can pull two people apart and even end relationships all together. Listen to today's show to learn how to get your financial and relational life in order with your partner.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn a recommended route to a more financially responsible partnership
Where to start when talking about insurance and financial responsibilities with your partner
How does a financial planner budget for his wedding?
Contributing to investments for retirement
And much more!

Patrick Hanzel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ on the advanced planning team at Policygenius. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked as an advisor and associate at Northwestern Mutual. He has a degree in Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

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240: Coercive Control In Relationships Mar 05, 2020

Coercive control is a seriously negative strategy introduced in some relationships. Listen to today's show to understand if you are in a coercive control relationship, and how to navigate this territory.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Coercive control as a strategy for your partner to dominate others through manipulation, isolation and other toxic behaviors
How to stand up to a coercive controlling partner
How to determine if your partner exhibits coercive controlling behavior
Changing the negative patterns and seeking professional help
And much more!

Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD is the author of Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship. With a PhD in Psychology, she has spent 25 years as a researcher, advocate and teacher on topics related to violence against women and children.

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239: Is Love Best When It's Fresh? Feb 28, 2020

Our romantic lives with our partners will inevitably change over time. How can we navigate these changes in long term relationships? Listen to today's show to learn some tools and insights into this thing we call LOVE.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Experiences of early intense love contrasted with longer term profound love
How can we make love and sexual desire last long term?
The importance of focusing on the profound aspects of your partner
Options for relationship styles depending on age and life circumstances
Answers to the BIG question: Is love best when it's fresh?
And much more!

Aaron Ben-Ze’ev is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Haifa. His most recent book is The Arc of Love: How Our Romantic Lives Change Over Time. (University of Chicago Press, 2019). He is a former President of the University of Haifa, and he is the Founding and Former President of the European Philosophical Society for the Study of Emotions. Professor Ben-Ze'ev is considered one of the world's leading experts in the study of emotions. Most recently, his research has centered on love and the impact of time on romantic love.

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238: When Sorry Isn't Enough Feb 19, 2020

Much of a successful relationship involves properly apologizing to your partner and repairing the relationship. Relationships are not necessarily about preventing disagreements and arguments, but apologizing and moving forward positively. Listen to today's show to learn how to apologize the right way!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why simply saying you're sorry is usually not enough
The five apology languages that you and your partner will likely fall into
Blame and its role in apologizing
How to communicate if you are desiring an apology from someone not giving it
How to make your apology sincere
And much more!

Dr. Jen Thomas is a TED speaker, psychologist and author. She enjoys teaching what to say when challenging conversations arise at work or at home. Today’s world requires that you know the essentials of successful apologies. Simply saying you’re sorry is usually not enough. Dr. Jen helps people like you turn bad situations into good outcomes based on your love and apology languages. She is one of a handful of approved presenters for Gary Chapman’s #1 New York Times best-selling book series “The Five Love Languages.”

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237: Pitfalls of Using Others to Manage Your Anxiety Feb 14, 2020

Relationship partners and friends can offer valuable support for managing stress and anxiety in our lives. However, sometimes relying on others to manage our emotions can create negative effects in our lives and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to balance this sometimes complicated dynamic. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding if you are automatically pulling in a third person to help manage your relationship anxiety
The negative effects of relying too much on others
How to sit with your own anxiety before projecting it onto others
Writing things down to help process your problems
Becoming curious about how you function when you become anxious
And much more!

Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and mental health writer who lives in Washington, DC. She is the author of the new book, Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and hosts the show Family Matters, a production of the University of the District of Columbia.

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When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. Over this six-part miniseries, Molly shares the details of her hilarious escapades in a story about friendship, death, and what you do with the time you have left. From Wondery, the creators of Dirty John and The Moment comes Dying For Sex. Listen now at https://wondery.fm/DFS20.

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236: The Amazing Expanded Orgasm Feb 06, 2020

What if we told you that a woman is capable of having an hour-long orgasm? Sounds too good to be true right!? Well, there are techniques that can make this happen. Listen to today's show to learn about the expanded orgasm practice and its benefits for both men and women.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The practice of expanded orgasm and how to begin your journey to become an erotic master
Spirituality and expanded orgasm as meditation
Meaning making through sexual experience with your partner
The value of no male expectation for sexual reciprocity
And much more!

Susan Bratton is an advocate and champion of all who desire passionate intimacy. She is a best-selling author of 34 books and online programs that teach passionate lovemaking, bedroom communication skills and restorative sexual wellness techniques.

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235: How To Create The Relationship You Want Jan 29, 2020

Want to feel empowered? How about realizing that YOU have the power to create the relationship of your dreams and find your own happiness. Many of us look to our partners to make us happy in our relationships. Listen to today's show to understand why that's the wrong approach and how to switch that mindset.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Getting rid of the expectation that our partner will make us happy
Self reflection practices to understand your contribution to creating conflict
Realizing that relationship issues don't always get solved
Using conflict for growth in your relationship
Developing positive characteristics in yourself
And much more!

As an author and public speaker with 40 years of experience in psychotherapy, Larry Shushansky has written a book called Independent Enough and is looking to share his theory with as many people as possible. Larry turns his theories on relationships into achievable day-to-day practices for his audiences through engaging, conversational-style presentations.

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234: Brain First Approach To Relationships Jan 23, 2020

The brain — Sometimes we take it for granted, and don't realize its importance as an organ in shaping our relationships. The better we understand and take care of our brain, the better chance we'll have for relationship success. Listen to today's show to learn how to optimize your brain for a better relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding our brains drive our behavior
How to optimize brain health through nutrition, movement, sleep and breath
The importance of play as an adult in relationship
How to avoid 'fight or flight communication'
And much more!

Dave Kenney is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Emergo Recovery, along with Susan Kenney, who is the Co-Founder and Director of Therapeutic Wellness at Emergo Recovery. Emergo Recovery is a private, residential recovery and wellness center focused on a brain-first approach.

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233: Setting Emotional Boundaries In Your Relationship Jan 17, 2020

Do you feel like you're constantly on the receiving end of your partner's emotions? In relationships we want to be emotionally available for our partners and maintain healthy communication. However, sometimes emotional boundaries need to be set to help protect your personal mental health and to benefit your relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn how to set healthy emotional boundaries.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why 'keeping the peace' by not standing up for yourself can lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics
Pausing to understand what it is that you really need for yourself and for the relationship
Is there such a thing as over communication in relationships?
Understanding that you don't always need to accommodate your partner's needs
Why conflict is OK in your relationship and how to better navigate it
And much more!

Dana McNeil is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and is the founder of a group practice called The Relationship Place located in San Diego, California. Dana’s practice specializes in couples’ therapy and utilizes an evidence-based type of couples’ therapy which is known as the Gottman Method.

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232: Non-Monogamy And Open Relationships Deep Dive Jan 10, 2020

The best estimates are that 1 in 5 people have participated in some kind of non-monogamous relationship. These kinds of relationship structures are gaining wider awareness and acceptance in today's society. Learning about non-monogamy can be valuable whether it's appealing to you or not. Listen to today's show to learn all about non-monogamy and open relationships!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the different forms of non-monogamy
Polyamory vs swinging vs open relationships
Why debating whether non-monogamy or monogamy is most 'natural' is unproductive
How to talk to your partner about non-monogamy
Questions to ask yourself if you want to be non-monogamous
Importance of educating yourself before you start non-monogamy
Time management in open relationships
New relationship energy and what it can do for you
And much more!

Jase Lindgren is a non-monogamous dating coach, healthy masculinity educator and sex-positivity advocate. He has trained in positive psychology, Emotional Freedom Technique, consent education, and Buddhist mindfulness practice. He has worked with the government and celebrities on HIV public awareness in Russia, is a long-time fan of podcasts. As one of the hosts of the Multiamory podcasts he enjoys teaching people how to suck less at communication and grow in their relationships, especially the one with themselves.

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231: Understanding The Menstrual Cycle Will Improve Your Relationship! Jan 01, 2020

Attention men and women! Do you know the menstrual cycle and how hormones ebb and flow throughout this 4 week time period? Maybe your answer is yes. But, if you're like us, the answer is no. Even if you do know the details of hormone changes and how that affects a woman's body and brain, do you know your own or your partners exact day on the cycle right now? Knowing all of this information can be incredibly helpful for relationships! Listen to today's episode to learn why and how to keep track of the cycle.

The importance of understanding the entire span of the menstrual cycle
How each week of the cycle is different and what mood changes to expect during each one
Which weeks women are more likely to have a higher libido
Men's 24-hour hormone cycle
Apps to help both men and women in relationship track the menstrual cycle
And much more!

Gabrielle Lichterman is the founder of Hormonology, creator of the Hormone Horoscope App for women and Female Forecaster App for men, and author of 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Moods, Health & Potential.

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230: Avoiding Fatigue In A Long Term Relationship Dec 25, 2019

Let's face it, being in a relationship is HARD WORK! Long term relationships are even harder. It's not a walk in the park to live with the same person for years and communicate, love, fornicate and just live a life. The more tools you have to continually do the work on your journey, the more successful and happy you'll be in your long term relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn how to avoid long term relationship fatigue.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of keeping your expectations in check
What to do when one partner is a 'seeker'
Cultural myths surrounding marriage and the importance of recognizing them
Letting go and accepting the humanity of ourselves and our partner
The importance of realizing your partner will not be your everything
Avoiding criticism of the same thing in your partner over and over
And much more!

Josh Gressel, Ph.D, is a clinical psychologist and couple’s counselor in private practice with over 32 years experience. He has also been married 38 years. He is the author of Embracing Envy: Finding the Spiritual Treasure in Our Most Shameful Emotion and has just finished a new book on masculinity.

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229: Conceiving With Love And Chinese Medicine Dec 19, 2019

Trying to conceive with your partner is a big deal. The process of baby making can be fun, but it can also be very stressful on the relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn the best ways to approach the process through both western and Chinese medicine perspectives.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to avoid conceiving as a job and take the pressure off both partners
Taking care of your body in preparation for conceiving
How to have deep and honest communication about the process
Using Chinese medicine for conceiving and lifestyle improvement
Timing of sex when trying to conceive
And much more!

Denise Wiesner, LAc, FABORM, founder of the Natural Healing and Acupuncture Clinic in West Los Angeles, is an internationally recognized traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, specializing in the Whole Systems Chinese medicine approach to women’s health, sexuality, and fertility and author of the new book Conceiving with Love: A Whole-Body Approach to Creating Intimacy, Reigniting Passion, and Increasing Fertility.

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228: Psychedelics, Dance and Breathing: How Ecstatic Practices Can Improve Your Relationship Dec 12, 2019

When was the last time you experienced ecstasy? This feeling is fundamental to being human, and yet we don't get it nearly enough — if at all in our lives. You don't have to use psychedelic medicine, although they can be a viable choice, to have an ecstatic experience. Listen to today's show to learn other ways to produce ecstatic experiences, and how they can produce profound impacts on your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Exploring the mind-body connection through ecstatic dance practices
Psychedelic research and it's application to improving relationships
Holotropic breathework and how it can produce ecstasy
How eastern practices are penetrating western society and how we can benefit from them
How to get unstuck when you feel stuck
And much more!

Alex Belser, Ph.D., is a Clinical Research Fellow and therapy supervisor at Yale University. At Yale he is a Co-Investigator of two trials exploring psilocybin-treatment for OCD and depression. He also teachers in the master's program in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University. He previously studied at Columbia University, Georgetown University, and Cambridge University.

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227: Getting Off Without Checking Out Dec 02, 2019

Mindfulness is having a much deserved moment in the world of podcasting and popular culture. Learning how to bring mindfulness into the bedroom is a skill that can improve your relationship and sex life — something most of us can benefit from. Learn how to get off without checking out in today's episode.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to get out of a state of fear and judgement around sex in your relationship
How to bring attention to what feels good during sex and communicating this with your partner
Becoming more embodied and familiar with our sensuality
Loving and accepting your own body
Micro-practices for more sexuality in your life
Asking for what you want in bed
And much more!

Jessica Graham is a meditation teacher, sex, relationship and spiritual guide for couples and individuals, speaker and author of Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out. She is a contributing editor of the meditation blog, Deconstructing Yourself and co-founded The Eastside Mindfulness Collective. Jessica also founded Wild Awakening, to help people become more human through psycho-spiritual evolution using meditation and self-inquiry. Jessica is also an award-winning actor and filmmaker.

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226: Tapping Into Your Intuition Nov 27, 2019

Have you ever had a 'gut feeling' about something? This feeling can also be know as our intuition or inner self. Listening to our intuition can help us make better decisions and improve our relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to tap into your intuition.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How the noise of modern life blocks out our intuition
Learning from our mistakes and listening to our intuition
How to get out of our minds and thinking about the past
Listening to your intuition to improve your relationship
Tools to improve your ability to tap into your intuition
And much more!

Victoria Shaw is a psychologist and licensed professional counselor who combines her training in counseling and psychology with her intuitive gifts. Victoria specializes in working with highly intuitive, empathic and sensitive souls to help them leverage their gifts and maximize their potential.

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225: Being a Man, Or Loving One, In Today's Society Nov 20, 2019

Today's cultural narratives have significant impacts on how we view ourselves, our relationships and gender roles. Listen to today's show to understand how culture may be influencing the male narrative and what that can mean for men and women alike.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Male dominance throughout history and how that has changed and impacted relationships
The impact that narratives around male sexuality have on both men and women
Setting the conditions to cultivate desire in your relationship
Stephen's myths of modern male and female sexuality
Understanding you don't have to 'be' something in particular according to what culture tells you
And much more!

Dr. Stephen Snyder is a sex and relationship therapist in Manhattan, and author of the award-winning new book, "Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long Lasting Relationship," and host of the “Relationship Doctor” podcast on Macmillan Publishers’ QDT Network. He's a regular contributor to Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and The Times of London, and a frequent guest on national media.

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Bonus: Introducing Detective Trapp Nov 19, 2019

Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience – and deepest griefs -- as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. Trapp embarks on a dark journey that brings her face to face with a man who takes “a little piece of her soul.” Listen now at Wondery.fm/TrappIdo

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224: Exploring Your Sexuality Nov 13, 2019

There are many ways to approach improving your relationship and sex life. One approach would be trying new things and seeing what works. Lucky for us, Pam Costa has done a lot of exploration herself and has beautifully shared her journey through her writing and interviews. We're happy to have Pam on the show to explore the work she does as a sex therapist and to share her personal journey.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to explore your body sexually and take ownership of it
How group work can help you in your relationship
Experimenting with bondage and 'erotic dinners'
How to know and learn what you're in to sexually
Open relationships and what monogamists can learn from them
How to have deep conversations about sexuality with your partner
And much more!

After a decade-and-a-half at Apple and Facebook, Pam Costa left her career in high tech and found Down To There to share her real-life stories of challenges and successes around sexuality in her marriage. Through her writing, speaking and coaching, she hopes to inspire individuals and couples to find ways to renew and deepen desire and intimacy in their own relationships. Pam is also passionate about raising awareness within the medical and mental health communities about the positive impact of peer support on female sexual health, recently presenting her research on this topic at the 2018 International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health conference and TEDx Palo Alto.

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223: Stop Arguing, Start Connecting Nov 06, 2019

No one wants to be wrong. Two individuals often feel they can't both be 'right' when resolving conflict. Learning to hold the needs and feeling of both partners at the same time is a key element to relationship success. Listen to today's show to learn how to stop arguing and take your relationship from 'me' to 'we'.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to prevent moments of disconnect from accumulating and creating a toxic relationship
Understanding that 'you don't know what you don't know' when it comes to what you need to work on in your relationship
Why we argue with our partner
How to empathize with your partner to move from 'me' to 'we'
Key promises to make your partner to take ownership of your relationship and move forward with positivity
And much more!

Maureen Hosier is a licensed psychologist, specializing in the troubled dynamics of individuals in their romantic relationships and in their family and work place relationships. Maureen and her sister, Berta Hosier Conger, co-authored two books titled, You’ll Do Anything for Her and You’ll Do Anything for Him. They look at a common issue for many in relationship, both men and women, who give up themselves to make the relationship work. They have developed a framework for understanding the dynamics of individuals who find themselves stuck in an emotionally reactive and emotionally painful situation with their partner and who are frightened that they are destroying their relationship.

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222: Create More Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship Oct 30, 2019

Do you feel deeply connected to your partner sexually? Some couples have a sexual spark from the beginning, some build it over time, some never address it and others find it unimportant. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, there are tools to help create more sexual intimacy in your relationship. Listen to today's show to improve your overall relationship and long term relationship satisfaction.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how sexual intimacy permeates all areas of your relationship
How to ask for what you need in your relationship through direct communication
Five amazing steps to create more sexual intimacy (some of our favorite actionable tips to date!)
Parallels between sex and overall relationship intimacy
And much more!

Dr. Judy Scheel is an expert in the treatment of eating and related disorders and author of a book on eating disorder recovery. She is trained by NYU Medical Langone in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy. She maintains two blogs on Psychology Today, and is currently finishing up Certification at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Scheel maintains a private practice in Charlotte, NC and New York, and is a national and regional speaker.

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221: Learn How To Deal With Your Partner's Annoying Behaviors Oct 23, 2019

You know that thing your partner does that just annoys the hell out of you!? Chewing too loud, eating your leftovers, leaving the kitchen a mess, making the 'ahh' noise after taking a sip of water. You know what we're talking about. Well, you don't have to let those behaviors annoy you so much. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with your partner's annoying habits.

Learn the important difference between annoying behaviors and toxic relationship behaviors
The importance of assuming good intentions from your partner
Understanding the underlying reasons you are annoyed with your partner's behavior
How to have a real conversation with your partner to make progress when it comes to annoying behaviors
Learning to change yourself before trying to change you partner
And much more!

Dr. Seth Gillihan is a clinical psychologist, author, blogger and host of the Think Act Be podcast. His therapy practice focuses on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy for a range of issues, with in-person and video conference appointments available. Seth is the author of The CBT Deck and A Mindful Year, co-written with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh.

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220: Finding Clarity On Your Relationship's Health Oct 17, 2019

Sometimes relationships are bad and need to end. Whether you're dating or married, there can be a point where you are struggling to find clarity on what you should do in the relationship and if you should allow it to continue. Listen to today's show to give yourself the tools for a relationship checkup and find clarity on if it's a relationship you should stay in.

Specific questions to ask yourself to help determine the health of your relationship
The importance of asking yourself if you've actually made efforts to sustain the relationship
Looking within to see if you have unrealistic expectations for your relationship
How to decide if you should break up, separate or divorce
Understanding what is specifically troubling you in the relationship and the underlying issues
And much more!

Ann Gold Buscho, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in family issues and issues related to divorce, parenting, parenting planning and co-parenting counseling. She has professional and personal experience in nesting, co-parenting, step-parenting and single-parenting issues. She has presented widely at state and national conferences for attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals on collaborative divorce, forgiveness practices, nesting during divorce, and consensual dispute resolution. She is currently writing a book about nesting.

Buscho is also a co-founder of a residential treatment program for traumatized emergency responders and their families at which she volunteers regularly. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in San Rafael, California.

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219: Negotiating Frequency of Sex Oct 09, 2019

If you're in a relationship, there's a likelihood you've dealt with a mismatch is sexual desire. This mismatch can be caused by a variety of factors that can often lead to unhappiness in one or both partners. It doesn't have to be this way! Listen to today's show to learn how to negotiate the frequency of sex in your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding that there is no such thing as a 'normal' frequency for how much you should be having sex
Should you schedule sex on the calendar?
How culture impacts our views on sex and gender roles in the relationship
Communicating with your partner about your sexual desires
How our sexuality and relationship styles have evolved
And much more!

David Ludden, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Georgia Gwinnett College. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from the University of Iowa, and is the author of The Psychology of Language: An Integrated Approach and author of the blog "Talking Apes" on Psychology Today.

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218: Mindfully Dating For Singles And Married Couples Oct 03, 2019

Dating can be tricky in today's 'swipe right' online dating world. Approaching your dating life mindfully will help save you heart break and frustration. Whether you are single or married, mindfully dating your partner will bring more relationship success and happiness. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to date better.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Becoming consciously aware of your relationship needs and triggers
Information on the new Facebook dating platform
Understanding the negative internal stories we tell ourselves and changing this habit
Dealing with rejection and ghosting when dating
Managing dating anxiety
And much more!

Dr. Paulette Sherman is a psychologist, a relationship expert and the author of the new book, ‘Facebook Dating: From 1st Date to Soulmate,’ available on Amazon.

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217: Essential Elements Of Happiness Sep 25, 2019

There are a lot of myths surrounding the attainment of happiness. Understanding these myths and moving toward a better path will improve your relationship and your life. Listen to today's show to learn how get on a path toward more happiness!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Examples for how we look for happiness in all of the wrong places
Developing rituals with your partner to increase relationship satisfaction
Using chocolate to develop mindfulness and become more attuned with your partner
The importance of not personalizing our partners actions
Looking at our partner in a new light without or predetermined labels
And much more!

Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Her new book is Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day (Rowman & Littlefield, Sept. 15, 2019).

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216: Reconnecting and Dealing with Impossible Relationship Moments Sep 18, 2019

Do you ever feel disconnected from your partner? Well, don't worry — at one point, all relationships will face various levels of disconnect. Listen to today's show to learn how to reconnect with your partner, and get through what might feel like an impossible relationship moment.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how attachment theory helps explain some of the relationship stress we experience when we become parents
How to go from threatened to empathetic in our relationship conflicts
Dealing with the feeling of being in an 'impossible place' in a relationship
Sharing your vulnerability with your partner
And much more!

Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan, is the Founder and Chief Empathy at Empathi, which provides step-by-step guidance for couples and individuals who care about their relationships. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples an dindividuals, and a passionate entrepreneur, driven to change lives for the better.

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215: Your Partner Will NOT Fulfill All Your Needs Sep 11, 2019

It's easy to look to our partner to make us happy and fulfill our needs. However, instead of looking on the outside, we often need to look within. Listen to today's show to understand how to be in a healthy relationship with the understanding that our partner will not fulfill all of our needs. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Deconstructing the myth that our partner will fulfill all our needs
Using the hard times in a relationship and turning them into breakthrough moments rather than breakdowns or breakups
Circumstances where you could be looking toward your partner for fulfillment rather than within
Understanding codependent relationships and breaking away from this type of relating
The importance of regular relationship check ins
And much more!

Charlie and Linda Bloom have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups and organizations since 1975. They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute and the World Health Organization.

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Bonus: Introducing Imagined Life Season Two Sep 06, 2019

What is it like to be famous before you’re famous? What is it like to walk in the shoes of another person? Each episode of Imagined Life takes you on an immersive journey into the life of a world-famous person. It’ll be someone you may think you know, even admire -- or maybe the opposite. You’ll get clues to your identity along the way. But only in the final moments will you find out who “you” really are. So sit back, let go, and -- imagine your life, with our hosts, Oscar nominated Virginia Madsen and celebrated voice actor Robbie Daymond. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John. Listen now at wondery.fm/idoido

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214: Do You Know Your Partner's Love Language? Sep 04, 2019

We all receive love in different ways based on how we grew up, our culture, gender and potentially many other factors. Knowing your partner's love language is a great way to improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn the importance of truly loving your partner.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn what the five love languages are and why each is important
The surprising reason why it's NOT crucial to know your partner's love language according to Mort
The importance of asking yourself how you can be an overall more loving person
How to express to your partner that you don't feel loved
Rebuilding love after months or years of not being loved
And much more!

Mort Fertel is the creator of Marriage Fitness, a relationship renewal system that’s been used by millions of people in marital crisis. In addition to his success with couples, he pioneered the “Lone Ranger Track,” which offers people with an obstinate spouse a path to reconciliation.

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213: Supporting A Partner Who Is Managing Depression Aug 28, 2019

Depression affects people from all walks of life and can occur at anytime. It's a mental health issue that can have a profound impact on the person whom it's affecting, as well as on their loved ones and friends. Listen to today's show to learn how you can help and support a partner who is depressed. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the difference between clinical depression, mood swings and personality disorders
How you can help your partner through a difficult day
The differences between men and woman with depression
Steps in getting your partner help if they have not yet been diagnosed
How to navigate the relationship if one partner is in denial or unaware of their depression
The importance for the non-depressed partner to have their own support system
And much more!

Kristen Scarlett is the co-founder of Octave, a mental health startup in NYC. She launched the mental health services at Overlook Cancer Center and One Medical before opening Octave's doors in October 2018. She's a CBT therapist and teaches CBT at NYU medical school.

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212: Avoiding Newlywed and Long Term Relationship Pitfalls Aug 21, 2019

Relationships can be relatively easy when you're in the early stages and all the happy chemicals are flowing. However, things can get quite difficult as time rolls on. Listen to today's show to learn the conversations you need to have to set your new marriage or long term relationship up for success.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to communicate about finances, sex and work-life balance for long term relationship success
The importance of discussing your relationship expectations
Warning signs that early relationship issues can carry into the long term
Maintaining a couple identity and personal identity in your relationship
How to communicate around what you like in bed and frequency of sexual relations
And much more!

Jenn Belus has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina. Both her research and clinical work has focused on understanding healthy intimate relationships and working with couples when one or both partners is struggling with mental or physical health problems. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland.

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211: How To Resolve Built Up Resentment In Your Relationship Aug 14, 2019

Feeling resentful can be one of the loneliest and toxic feelings in a relationship. If left unchecked, it can easily lead to a miserable life with your partner and separation. Listen to today's show to learn how to prevent resentment and deal with it if it already exists.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to prevent resentment from arising in the first place
Once resentment is present, understand how to communicate with your partner to get over these feelings
How to show empathy for your partner to prevent resentment
Tools to tackle resentment in your relationship and end any toxic cycles
And much more!

Lucia Giovannini is a former Italian supermodel turned best-selling author, spiritual teacher, transformational coach, environmental & animal activist, and author of 13 books. Her best-selling book, “A Whole New Life”, was first published in Italian and is now translated into eight languages, including an English version published by Hay House India. Her book has sold thousands of copies around the world and will be debuting in the US in March 2019.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/211

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210: I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics Aug 08, 2019

It can feel a bit overwhelming to discuss politics with a significant other, friends or family in today's politically charged world. Unfortunately, with the 2020 presidential election looming, the political divide in media and culture will likely be more apparent than ever. Listen to today's show to learn how to constructively talk politics and love someone with different political beliefs.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Hear the real life story of a successful long term marriage between two individuals on the opposite ends of the political spectrum
Communication tools for talking about politics with your partner, friends and family
Why it's OK to disagree with your partner politically
Deciding if political differences are too hard to overcome in a relationship
And much more!

Jeanne Safer, Ph.D., a psychotherapist in New York City, is the author of The Golden Condom, Beyond Motherhood, The Normal One, and several other books. Dr. Safer has appeared on The Daily Show and Good Morning America as well as numerous NPR broadcasts. Her work has been the subject of articles in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She is the host of the I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics podcast.

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209: How To Listen To Your Emotions And Understand Your Needs Jul 31, 2019

Getting in touch with our emotions to determine what it is that we want out of our relationship and life is not always easy. 'Finding oneself' is a journey, not a destination. Listen to today's show to learn how to tap into our emotions so we can learn our needs.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Finding the deeper meaning in our emotions
How to identify our emotional response to something in the relationship
How to navigate feeling responsible for your partners happiness
The 3 steps to process emotions — Recognize, organize and communicating emotions with your partner.
And much more!

Dr. Marni Feuerman is the author of Ghosted and Breadcrumbed. She is a licensed social worker and marriage and family therapist with a private practice counseling those with relationship issues. She also trains therapists to do couples therapy and writes about love relationships for a number of online media. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

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208: Emotional Manipulation In Your Relationship Jul 24, 2019

Emotional manipulation by your partner is a powerful tool that can have negative impacts on your relationship and well being. Listen to today's show to learn how your partner might be emotionally manipulating you and how to deal with it.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to recognize emotional manipulation and its various forms that include stonewalling, shutting down and gas lighting
How to communicate with your partner regarding their emotional manipulation
Recognizing that your partner has an agenda with their use of emotional manipulation
How to deal with the 'silent treatment'
And much more!

Nancy F. Lee, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Lee is a leading practitioner of cognitive behavior therapy and specializes in a wide range of behavioral health issues ranging from depression and anxiety to male/female psychosexual desire and functioning. Her independent research has been published in the prestigious Journal of Affective Disorders and the International Journal of Eating Disorders, among others.

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207: Alcohol and Relationships Jul 17, 2019

Sharing a glass of wine with your partner can be a fun ritual and a great way to relax with someone you love. However, alcohol abuse and dependence can have toxic effects on individuals and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how alcohol might be negatively effecting your relationship and how to fix it.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the differences between alcohol use, abuse and dependence
Addressing alcohol dependence with your partner
Determining if even a few drinks can be negatively impacting your relationship
Holding each other responsible to avoid negative alcohol relationship impacts
How to avoid enabling drinking behavior in your partner
And much more!

April Eldemire is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Bringing Baby Home Educator, and marriage and couples expert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is passionately devoted to helping couples achieve thriving relationships and is a regular contributor for Psychology Today and The Gottman Institute, the most research-based center for marital health and stability.

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Bonus: Introducing The Moment Jul 10, 2019

Wondery’s The Moment, hosted by comedian Ingrid Haas, explores some epic real life romances to find the answers to our toughest relationship questions. From a Taylor Swift intervention, to getting betrothed by a horse, this podcast is your real life Rom-Com. Listen now at Wondery.fm/advice

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206: When Your Partner Won't Do The Work Jul 10, 2019

Relationships take work. That's why you're here listening to this podcast. One thing you may be running into is an issue with your partner not wanting to work on the relationship with you. They may be resistant, indifferent or simply too busy. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when your partner is not putting in the relationship work with you.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the importance of not trying to change your partner and instead make the changes yourself
The value of scheduling 'protected time' to discuss issues with your partner
The three big emotions we deny ourselves from expressing and how to communicate them
How to communicate with your partner surrounding your desires to improve the relationship
And much more!

Laura Dabney, MD has made a career of taking on psychiatry's toughest challenges—from treating complex, combined medical and psychological conditions, to ensuring the absolute privacy of powerful, high-profile patients. Dr. Dabney's patients come to her for many reasons: depression and anxiety, recent break-ups or a lifetime of toxic relationships. Yet, despite the problems that brought them through her door, they describe her in the same terms again and again, calling her warm, knowledgeable, and committed to their success.

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205: More Empathy = More Love Jul 03, 2019

Not feeling loved and connected with your partner? You may not be receiving or giving enough empathy in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to give or receive more empathy and create more love in the relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to be present to the feelings of your partner and empathically listen to them
Understand the importance of coming to your partner's trouble with curiosity instead of judgement
Why you don't need to try to 'fix' all of your partners problems
How to get in touch with our own feelings to better connect with our partner
The importance of setting an intention for what we want from our partner
And much more!

Anna Osborn, LMFT, owner of Life Unscripted Counseling, focuses her work on inspiring individuals and couples to be more intentional and connected in their love relationship. She works with folks on improving communication, deepening intimacy, healing from betrayal and changing negative patterns of disconnection in their relationships. She hosts an annual women’s retreat in Laguna Beach, CA.

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204: Rethinking Female Sexuality Jun 26, 2019

There's a certain cultural narrative we follow about our sexuality. Female sexuality, in particular, has been largely misunderstood. New research is showing a deeper truth about female sexuality that has the ability to set both men and women free. Listen to today's show to better understand female sexuality and how it can improve your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why it's untrue that women have a lower libido than men, and men are more promiscuous than women
The differences in men and women's sexual desires and how each is triggered
Unpacking the myth that monogamous relationships are easier for women
How to feel more sexually comfortable in your skin
And much more!

Dr. Wednesday Martin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and cultural critic. She has written on female experience and female sexuality for the New York Times, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, Time, The Daily Beast, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She lectures across the country and around the world on female sexuality. Kirkus Review named UNTRUE one of the best books of 2018, and called it "an indispensable work of popular psychology and sociology."

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203: Loving Through Your Differences Jun 19, 2019

Breaking News! You're different from your partner. Sometimes we love our partner for their differences, other times differences create extraordinary conflict. Listen to today's show to learn the relationship tools to navigate the personal differences in your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding that many of our differences come from how we individually perceive things
How to share your feelings instead of judgments
Communication skills to compromise on your differences
Learn an AMAZING exercise to help problem solve in your relationship
And much more!

James L. Creighton, Ph.D., is the author of Loving through Our Differences and several other books. He has worked with couples and conducted communications training for nearly 50 years around the world.

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202: Functional Medicine, CBD And Sexual Health Jun 13, 2019

A solid foundation of health can be one of the first steps to improving your sex life. Functional medicine provides many 'non-traditional' ways to improve this foundation from a holistic and innovative perspective. Listen to today's show to learn about the medicine and techniques you can explore to improve your overall sexual health.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The benefits of CBD oil for sexual and overall health and stress reduction
Why a low inflammation diet is a key component to sexual health
How nitric oxide improves erections and female sexual health and where to get more of it
Alternative therapies for erectile dysfunction
The importance of sleep for your sexual health
And much more!

Dr. Amy Killen MD is an anti-aging and regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization and aesthetics. An international speaker, teacher, author and clinical practice owner, Dr. Killen is an outspoken advocate for empowering patients to look and feel their best by merging lifestyle modification, hormone optimization, personalized medicine, and regenerative therapies.

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201: You Cook, I'll Clean Jun 05, 2019

You take the kids to soccer, I'll do the laundry. We all have roles in our relationships, however, we don't often talk about them in the most productive way. Listen to today's show to learn about relationship roles, and how to find a balance that works for you and your partner.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding where our ideas of realtionship roles come from
What to do if you feel there's an unfair balance of roles in your relationship
How to communicate about what you'd like your relationship roles to be
The importance of checking in with your partner regarding relationship roles
Gender roles and cultural influences on relationships
And much more!

Dr. Ilene S. Cohen, is a psychotherapist, professor, blogger and author of the popular self-help books "When It's Never About You" and "Its Within You." Her work regularly appears in top psychology publications like Psychology Today.

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200: Parent And In-Law Relationships May 29, 2019

For some of us our relationships with our parents and in-laws is relatively easy. For others it can be an absolute nightmare. No matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself, it's important to learn how to communicate with family in a productive way. Listen to today's episode to learn how to create better relationships in your family life.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to communicate with your partner when you have an issue with their parents
Learn how to create and communicate boundaries with parents and in-laws
What to do if you can't stand your in-laws
How to communicate with your partner about extended family issues to create a better primary relationship
And much more!

Diane Barth is a clinical social work psychotherapist in private practice in NYC where she also teaches and consults with other therapists. Besides her own books, she has written numerous articles and chapters in books. Her popular blog for Psychology Today called ‘Off the Couch’ which explores issues of self-awareness, self-esteem, and relationships. Her most recent book is I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL: The joy and heartbreak of friendship in women’s lives.

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199: Food For Thought May 22, 2019

We eat multiple times, everyday — by our self, with friends, family and partners. The ways in which food affects our daily lives and relationships goes deeper than we realize. Listen to today's show to better understand your relationship with food and its ties to your romantic relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding your personal relationship with food
How food can become a control issue within your relationship
Eating with purpose and mindfulness
Communicating about food in your relationship
And much more!

Dr. Dara is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Rapid Resolution Therapist, Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Author who appears on numerous media outlets. Dr. Dara grew up as a collegiate competitive tennis player. She chose the field of psychology because she is passionate about the specific areas of peak performance, peace of mind and accelerated healing coaching.

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198: #RelationshipGoals Getting In The Way Of Your #SquadGoals? May 15, 2019

The connection we have with our friends can be just as important as our connection with a partner. However, balancing our friendships with our romantic relationships can be difficult. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate with all parties and balance our friendships with our romantic relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How are friendships can change as we enter new stages of life and how to deal with this.
Stepping away from your romantic relationship for restoration and time to nurture friendships.
Balancing the guilt about being away from your romantic partner and/or kids.
Friendships with other couples.
And much more!

Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. In addition to writing articles and chapters for leading academic journals and books in the field of marriage and family, she is the author of the book Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want (New Harbinger, 2017).

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197: Tech And The Future Of Relationship Skills May 10, 2019

We often talk about how technology can negatively impact your relationship. Well it's not all bad news! There are somethings that can help your relationship. Today's guest tells us how we can use tech and knowledge from this show to improve our relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to stay emotionally connected to your partner through open ended questions
Creating traditions and rituals for better connection and a happier relationship
Checking in with your partner to see what you're doing right and wrong.
How to accommodate our individual desires to really feel seen and like we truly know our partner
And much more!

Liz Colizza is in private practice as a psychotherapist and parenting educator in the Saint Louis area. She is also a researcher and program designer for Lasting Labs, and is passionate about helping couples and individuals to build healthy relationships.

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196: The New Science Behind Men's Sexuality May 01, 2019

Men are horny all of the time, and all they want is sex! At least this is what popular culture tells us. Our guest today is here to tell us why that's not true, and how this common narrative is negatively impacting our relationships. Listen to today's show to learn the research behind this and how we can use this knowledge to improve our relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The myth that men always want to simply have sex for primarily sexual reasons
How sex can be a bid for connection
What to do if there is mismatched sexual desire in your relationship
Why feeling desired can be a large part of men's sexual lives
And much more!

Sarah Hunter Murray is a relationship therapist with a PhD in Human Sexuality. She is the author of the new book "Not Always in the Mood: The New Science of Men, Sex, & Relationships."

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195: The Value of Tantric Sex and Tantric Relating Practices Apr 24, 2019

If you're like us, Tantra is a practice we don't know much about. In fact, up until now, our misconceptions had prevented us from exploring this ancient practice. Our guest today enlightens us on the benefits of incorporating Tantra into your daily relationship routine and how Tantra can help your relationship in the bedroom and interpersonally.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of sitting with your partner in the moment and how Tantric practices can help us do this.
Establishing sexual rituals in your relationship.
Why the goal of sex should not simply be orgasm.
Easy tips to introduce Tantric sex techniques into your relationship.
And much more!

Catherine Auman, LMFT, is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Counseling Center in Los Angeles, California. She has advanced training in traditional psychology, as well as the wisdom traditions. Catherine lived for a year at the Osho ashram in India - a full-time immersion in tantra and meditation - and she has studied and practiced tantra, love, sex, intimacy and seduction with numerous teachers.

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194: Not Feeling Loved and Connected In Your Relationship? Apr 19, 2019

We all have a basic human desire to feel loved and connected to others. Our needs and expectations can often get projected onto our partner, and we may become disappointed when these needs aren't met. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate better with your partner and get back that loving feeling! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The big mistake individuals make when trying to get more love and connection with their partner.
Becoming aware of your expectations from your partner.
Establishing a clear need and proactively asking for it from your partner.
Creating habits to love our partners better.
And much more!

Dr. Samantha Smithstein is a clinical psychologist in San Francisco who specializes in relationships and intimacy and living your best life. She has been in practice for over 20 years.

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193: Anatomy of a Money Argument Apr 10, 2019

Money — it's the number one cause of marital stress. It can lead to terrible arguments, resentment and even divorce. Don't let your relationship suffer from the common affliction of money arguments. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to talk with your partner about money in a productive way that won't hurt your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why money is such a personal issue for people and can lead to feelings of being attacked or controlled by our partner.
Learn how you and your partner personally relate to money to better talk about it with each other and come up with money compromises.
How to prevent financial infidelity.
The importance of completing a 'needs analysis' each month and how it can save your relationship.
And much more!

Scott and Bethany Palmer, The Money Couple, have dedicated their lives to helping others strengthen their relationships with the 5 Money Personalities. With 43 years of combined financial planning experience, they launched The Money Couple and are regulars on national TV and radio and speak internationally about love and money. Scott and Bethany enjoy an active lifestyle in Colorado with their two young sons, Cole and Cade.

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192: Don't Worry, Be Happy Apr 06, 2019

Happiness is all the rage these days. Top 10 lists for things to do to live a happier life are abundant in our social media feeds and online articles. So why do we feel so unhappy sometimes? Relationships and how you're navigating them hold a huge key to living a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to work toward a happier relationship and happier life.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How our addiction to screen time is fueling loneliness, disconnection and unhappiness in our lives.
How reminders, repetition and ritual can help fuel the changes we want in our lives.
The importance of embracing painful emotions.
Becoming aware of the fact that you're comparing your life to that of others.
And much more!

Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. For the last fifteen years, he has taught leadership, happiness, and mindfulness to audiences around the world. He is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and author of six books, including the international bestsellers Happier and Being Happy, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.

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191: Rebound Relationships Mar 27, 2019

Breakups suck. Whether you've been dumped or you broke off the relationship, feelings of shame, sadness, desperation and loss can arise. Along comes the 'rebound' relationship and we're back on the crazy love train again. Listen to today's episode as we debunk some of the myths surrounding rebound relationships and how to best navigate them.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How the desire to be attached affects our desire for a new rebound relationship
Is it wrong to get into a rebound relationship right after a breakup?
Learn the healthy response to a break up and establishing a new relationship
Why the cliche, 'time heals all wounds', is a bit mistaken
Gaining new perspectives and experiences through a new relationship
And much more!

Dr. Mary Lamia is a clinical psychologist and professor in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of five books, and blogs for Psychology Today and Therapy Today websites.

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190: Religion and Your Relationship Mar 20, 2019

Are you religious and your partner is not? Maybe the other way around? The landscape is changing and you don't have to share your partner's religion or be religious at all. Listen to today's episode and learn how to navigate religion in your relationship. It will be valuable whether you're an atheist or a devout follower!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The debate around interfaith marriages
How religion can become irrelevant in your relationship
The control issues surrounding religion in your relationship
Tolerating the differences between you and your partner
Raising kids with religious compromises between you and your partner
And much more!

Steven Ing is reframing an important conversation in society one about the intelligent management of human sexuality. He is a sought-after trainer, speaker and therapist, bringing nearly three decades of experience to his audiences and clients. His book, We’re All Like This” (2015, Giant Publishing), is used as a text in Human Sexuality classes in university classrooms.

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189: Prioritizing YOUR Happiness In A Relationship Mar 13, 2019

It's all too easy to 'lose yourself' in a relationship. Maybe you give up your hobbies and friendships just to please your partner or you just want to stay in their good graces. This is a long term strategy that is destined to fail. Listen to today's show to learn how to prioritize your personal happiness within a relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Spending time with yourself and developing your own hobbies/interests
The relationship power struggle that plays out when trying or failing to meet each others needs
Communicating around your weekly schedules
Getting to know yourself better
And much more!

Dr. Paulette Sherman is a psychologist who specializes in romantic relationships and coaches singles and couples to attract and maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of, ‘Dating from the Inside Out’ and the upcoming book, ‘Facebook Dating: from 1st Date to Soulmate.’ She teaches an online class called, ‘7 Steps to Dating Success’ on Udemy and has been a relationship expert on Channel 11, Fox 5, the Early Show, NPR, Huffington Post, Glamour, Cosmopoltan, Elle, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Refinery 29, Redbook, Readers Digest and the NY Times. She writes a column in Eligible magazine. Her website is www.DrPauletteSherman.com

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188: Recovering After A Breakup Mar 06, 2019

A bad breakup can feel like your world is ending. Insecurity, fear and sadness are just a few of the many emotions we might feel. Listen to today's show to learn how to learn, recover, move on and find new love after a breakup.

Learn the importance of stabilizing your life and seeking support after a breakup
Why breakups can bring so much insecurity and sadness and how to deal with these emotions
Reflecting on your past relationship and moving forward
How to not get 'stuck' on an ex
Regaining your confidence and finding new love
And much more!

About Our Guest: Dalila Jusic-LaBerge is a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online courses, coaching and counseling to help people confidently embrace love from the right partner.

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187: The 'In It' Moment That Kills Relationships Feb 27, 2019

We've all been there...

Your blood begins to boil. Your temperature rises. Your body becomes tense as you prepare for a 'fight' with your partner. These moments could be small disagreements or big picture arguments. The 'in it' moment where we have the choice to go down the path of healing or destruction can be pivotal for the health of your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these moments in a better way. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why 'my way or the highway' is a terrible approach to relationship disagreements
Regulating our emotions when we're upset or in a disagreement with our partner
The desire to be heard and understood for relationship growth
Stopping emotional reactivity in it's tracks
Understanding that your partner has unique needs and feelings
And much more!

For more than 22 years, Maureen Hosier, PhD has specialized in the troubled dynamics of individuals in their romantic relationships and in their family and work place relationships.

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186: How To Know If They're 'The One' Feb 22, 2019

The choice to spend your life with another individual is a big one. It's important to ask yourself certain questions to understand why you're in a relationship with a particular individual. Whether you're single, dating or married, today's show will help guide you toward a better relationship future.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why the alignment of values is critical to a successful relationship.
How to make a clear partner choice without 'love chemicals' getting in the way.
Understanding how your partner manages conflict as a key determinant of a successful relationship.
The myth of the 'soulmate'.
How to engage in future oriented thinking for your relationship.
And much more!

Dr. Cassandra Bolar has a passion to see families flourish and thrive. For over 13 years, she has been engaged in community-based programming and research efforts that focus on improving outcomes for children and their families. Clinically, she is passionate about serving marital couples through therapy and relationship education, and has created the Marriage Head Start premarital curriculum.

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185: Apologize Like You Mean It Feb 13, 2019

Apologies are more than just a tool to help you and your partner move on from a difficult situation. They’re a way to mend an emotional hurt and keep a relationship strong.

But how you apologize is extremely important.

Simply saying, "I'm sorry", can feel insincere and often make the relationship conflict worse. Listen to today's show to learn how to apologize like you mean it.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why apologizing is not a one-way street.
Understand that there will be conflict in your relationship and that we must learn to repair rather than prevent conflict.
How the receiver of an apology can help the relationship move forward after a transgression.
Mindfully apologizing instead of simply saying, "I'm sorry", without really meaning it.
And much more!

Psychologist, author, speaker and Buddhist sex therapist, Dr. Cheryl Fraser, has a rare combination of academic credibility, humor, straight-talk, and life-changing advice. Dr. Cheryl has helped thousands of couples jump start their love life and create passion that lasts a lifetime.

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184: Recovering From Betrayal In Relationships Feb 07, 2019

You betrayed me! Those are three words no one wants to say or hear. Whether it's with a close friend, romantic partner or family member, betrayal can feel terrible. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with betrayal in relationships.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why betrayal can feel like a punch in the gut and how to ease the hurt.
Learn the things to examine to determine if a relationship can be healed after a betrayal.
The stages of recovery after a betrayal.
How to heal and create a new world view after betrayal.
How to navigate the process if you are someone who has betrayed another person.
And much more!

Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT Institute, is a Transformational Psychologist and a health, mindset, and personal development expert. She's an award-winning speaker, coach and author of the Amazon #1 Bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body. Her doctoral study led to two discoveries around how women experience and heal from betrayal. Based on her findings, along with 27 years of health, mindset and lifestyle coaching, she's created a proven approach to help women heal (physically, mentally and emotionally) from a life crisis, specializing in betrayal.

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183: Hormones And Your Relationship Jan 31, 2019

Being a human is complicated. Mind and body often blend to create all kinds of difficulties. Combine this with being in a relationship with another human and things can get really complicated! One element that makes this task difficult is our hormones. Listen to today's episode to learn how to not be a victim of raging hormones when it comes to our libido and overall relationship health.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Your libido and how stress and other environmental factors can affect it.
Low testosterone and why it's not always the whole picture for sex drive issues.
How to create more intimacy in your relationship.
Why simply 'blaming it on your hormones' doesn't usually tell the whole story.
How to focus on yourself to increase your libido.
And much more!

Justine Cécile is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner supporting professional women and men, who are struggling with raging hormones, even when they are on hormone therapy. While working on herself and with clients, Justine discovered that there are three areas in health that are largely ignored; hormonal health as a whole, gut health and how our mind works with our biology. Realizing that we are each responsible for our own health, Justine Cécile brings her personal experience, education and resources together to guide and mentor women and men to regain control of their health and happiness.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/183

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182: Dating After The Death Of A Partner Jan 24, 2019

Losing a partner can be one of the most devastating life events. Healing from such a loss takes time, however, it is completely normal to want to find love again after losing a spouse. Whether you've dealt with the death of a partner or you're currently in a relationship, this episode will help you deal with a death in your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:-

How to honor the memory of a deceased partner when dating someone new
Dealing with the shock of an untimely death.
How to have a conversation with your children about you dating again
The grieving process and how to grow through it
And much more!

Sarah Tolmie assists individuals, couples and families to celebrate, create, navigate, learn, heal and grow through all life and love milestones, transitions, changes, challenges and losses. Her practice focuses on love, marriage & family relationships; success, lifestyle & wellness; and grief & loss, including coping with illness, dying and death.

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181: Can I Be Friends With My Ex? Jan 18, 2019

It's one of the cliche relationship situations that everyone seems to have a strong opinion on. Can we be friends with our ex's or members of the opposite sex? Of course we can! However, the answer is not always simple. Sometimes the answer is NO WAY! Listen to today's episode to navigate the minefield of friendship with ex-lovers and the opposite sex when you're currently in a relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The important questions to ask yourself when there is a desire to be friends with an ex or member of the opposite sex.
How the 'drug' of your former partner can send misleading signals and pull you back toward them.
Why it's OK to be attracted to other people outside of your relationship.
The difference between jealousy and jealous behavior.
The monogamish movement and how to think about it.

John Kim LMFT, The Angry Therapist, pioneered the online life coaching movement seven years ago after going through a divorce which led to his total re-birth. He quickly built a devoted following of tens of thousands of fans who loved the frank and authentic insights that he freely shared on social media. John became known as an unconventional therapist who worked out of the box, and when he built out a coaching team of his own, launched an entire movement to change the way we change.

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180: Caring For Ageing Parents And The Affects On Your Relationship Jan 02, 2019

You can choose your friends but not your family....so the saying goes. For some of us, family is fun and a joy to be around. For others, not so much. In either case, relationship dynamics with our parents and extended families can create pressure and stress on our marriage or relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with family challenges and not let them negatively affect your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to care for an aging parent in a productive way that does not negatively impact your relationship
Compromising with both your partner and your parents in regards to each person's needs
Communicating with other family members in productive and meaningful ways. For example, balancing the work between siblings who care for an aging parent
Feeding your relationship when dealing with an aging or needy parent
And much more!

Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, has been a Professional Geriatric Care Manager and a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for over 30 years. She is the Founder of Eldercare Services, a comprehensive Care Management, Counseling and Home Care Company and ran the very first Alzheimer's Dementia Care program in the San Fransico East Bay area for 6 years. Linda is a past President of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers now called the Aging Life Care Association.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/180

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179: Reconnecting Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship Dec 26, 2018

It's easy to have high sexual energy very early in a relationship. However, six months to one year into a relationship, the hormones can start to die down — leaving you with a new, often less sexy relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to keep intimacy alive in your relationship no matter how long you've been together.

How to keep the erotic energy strong in a long term relationship
Dealing with the vulnerability of discussing intimacy
Softening the 'NO' to sexual advances from your partner
How to ask your partner what turns them on
The importance to have an intention for eroticism in the relationship
And much more!

Brian is a licensed clinical social worker, he, along with his wife Marcia, has been working with couples for over 30 years. He teaches and trains therapists internationally in Canada, Mexico, Holland, Brazil, and Australia. Brian has authored two books on committed relationships Going All The Way and Exceptional Relationships - Transformation through Embodied Couple Work.

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178: What's Your Fantasy? Dec 19, 2018

Sexual fantasy can play a large role in a relationship and individual sexuality. However, there's often a fair amount of shame around sexuality and sexual fantasies. Listen to today's show to learn how to explore your own fantasies and share them with your partner. You just might learn a few fun new things about each other and perhaps your fantasy will turn to reality!

Today's show topics include:

How to work on feeling less shameful about your sexual fantasies
Communication tools to share your fantasies with your partner
The deeper meaning of your sexual fantasies (Threesomes might be a need to feel desired, ect..)
Learn if it's ever a bad thing to fantasize too much
Examining your fantasies and peak sexual experiences
And much more!

Xanet Pailet is an intimacy educator, coach and author of Living An Orgasmic Life: Heal Yourself And Awaken Your Pleasure. She works with individuals and couples to empower them around their sexuality and strengthen relationship and intimacy skills. Xanet is a certified Somatica® Sex and Intimacy Coach, Sexological Body Worker, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Tantra Educator and Somatica Experiencing Trauma Practitioner. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Brides, Sex with Emily, SheKnows, and Elephant Journal.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/178

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177: Rebalancing Your Relationship Dec 12, 2018

Each individual has a role in a relationship. Maybe you take out the trash and your partner handles the dishes, or you're the primary caretaker of the kids while your partner is the primary income earner. Whatever your relationship roles, sometimes they get out of balance and create points of stress and conflict.

Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and rebalance your relationship.

How to address the issue of an imbalance through productive communication.
Why learning about yourself and your own insecurities is often a solution to relationship issues.
The importance of sitting down to discuss your needs and expectations.
How to address issues at the source and when you initially feel them arise.
And much more!

Lynn Reilly is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Energy Therapist and the author of the self development book, 30 Days to Me. Her expertise in understanding human behavior drives her passion to educate people on how to understand and support themselves to live a serendipitous life.

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176: Is ADHD Affecting Your Relationship? Dec 05, 2018

ADHD is a mental health condition that can negatively impact your relationship and often goes undiagnosed in adults. Distractability, poor listening and disorganization are just a few signs of adult ADHD. It's important to understand the mental condition and its affects on your relationship. Whether or not you or your partner has ADHD, you'll find many useful relationship tips in this episode.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to know if you or your partner has ADHD
Treatments for ADHD
The pitfalls of the parent-child dynamic in a relationship
Finding common ground to solve the issues in your relationship
Learning who your partner is and respecting that person
And much more!

Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant who specializes in working with couples impacted by adult ADHD. She is the author of two award-winning books, The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD.

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175: How to Stop Life Stress From Derailing Your Relationship Nov 28, 2018

Ahhhhh! STRESS. If you've never been stressed out you are either, not human, or you've achieved an extreme level of enlightenment and your brain should be studied in a lab. Stress is a natural survival response from millions of years of evolution. It serves us well in some situations, and in others it can be quite destructive. In particular, stress can put a huge damper on the relationships in your life. Use the tips in this episode to deal with stress in a way that does not negatively affect your relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to slow things down so you can think rationally and not say or do things you'll later regret.
Staying mindful to avoid reactivity.
Broadening your view to think of the bigger picture as a tool for dealing with your stress.
Realizing that stress is a part of life and finding the right mindset to move forward with it.
And much more!

Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in stress and relationships. She is also the author of The Stress-Proof Brain and The Mindful Self-Express blog on Psychology Today. An expert on relationships, Melanie counsels individuals and couples on issues like communication, dating, building intimacy, and finding secure attachment, Melanie provides keynotes and workshops to mental health professionals nationally and internationally.

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174: Rejection In Romantic Relationships Nov 21, 2018

We’ve all felt rejected and down in the dumps. It sucks. I mean it really sucks. But there’s hope! Maybe you’re dating and can’t seem to find the right partner, or you’re in a relationship and feel rejected every time your partner turns you down for sex. Feelings of rejection are human and normal! We’re here to help you navigate these dark and stormy feelings and come out the other side to the bright sunshine that awaits! Listen to today’s episode and learn.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding that you are not alone in your rejection. It happens to everyone!
The negative effects of social media on your feelings of rejection and overall happiness. Quick hint: Want to immediately feel better? Stop following (stalking) your ex’s on social!
How to navigate feelings of rejection from your partner or spouse.
And much more!

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist and author who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, and in the clinic at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders.

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173: Are Narcissistic Habits Killing Your Relationship? Nov 16, 2018

Sometimes it feels like we live in the most narcissistic time in history. Selfies are a ‘thing’, social media encourages us to always share how great we are and reality TV thrives off of self promotion. What do you do when narcissistic traits appear in you or your partner? There’s hope on the way and it’s in the form of this podcast! Listen and learn how to deal with narcissistic habits in your partner or yourself.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Communicating with a partner who exhibits narcissistic traits.
Understanding the degrees of narcissistic habits and how to deal with various levels.
The value of having “yes” conversations instead of “but” conversations. This tip is a great tool for EVERY kind of relationship.
Examining where narcissistic traits come from and ways to manage them.
How narcissistic habits can reveal themselves as a listening disorder.
And much more!

Dr. Susan Heitler is a Denver clinical psychologist, author of five books plus a popular blog on Psychology Today that has had over 16 million reads.

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172: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Affects Our Relationships Nov 08, 2018

Getting in touch with our feelings and emotions is much easier said than done. If we can learn to understand our emotions and where they come from, then we can begin to improve the relationship with our self and our partner. Childhood trauma and neglect are the root causes of many personal and intrapersonal relationship issues. Listen to today’s amazing show for valuable tips on navigating the minefield of our emotions.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to pay attention, understand and communicate your emotions and feelings with your partner
The importance of validating your partner’s feelings and how to do it properly
Why you should not argue over who’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong’.
Childhood emotional neglect and why it’s likely impacting your relationship
The dead end of arguing about facts and events rather than the root issues in your relationship
And much more!

Jonice Webb, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, speaker, blogger and best-selling author. Dr. Webb wrote the first book ever written about Childhood Emotional Neglect and is recognized worldwide as the pioneer of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). Dr. Webb created the first and only online Childhood Emotional Neglect Recovery Program. She has been interviewed about her topic on CBS Boston Evening News, NECN Morning News, and NPR. Her work has been cited by The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, Psychcentral.com and The Elephant Journal. Dr. Webb also provides professional trainings for licensed therapists in identifying and treating Childhood Emotional Neglect in their clients.

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171: Honesty and Conflict Resolution in Your Relationship Oct 31, 2018

Communication and smart conflict resolution are extremely important in any relationship. You know this! Yet we all struggle with these things too often (at least Sarah and I do). This episode is a gold mine of valuable information for navigating communication and conflict resolution.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Is honesty always the best policy?
The importance of making your partner feel that the conversation is important.
Arguing about silly things and how to resolve it.
Communication techniques for productive conflict resolution.
How to avoid blaming and criticizing language with your parter.
And much more!

Ed Callirgos is the owner of The Bridge CCM, an independently licensed marriage and family therapist and trained Mediator. He has been featured on the Arizona Republic, Professional publications, Podcasts, Internet/Radio shows and is a recipient of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Minority Fellowship award. He is well known for working with high conflict couples, working with difficult cases such as couples where there is a potential for domestic violence, cases involving infidelity, pornography addiction, pre/post divorce, co parenting and suicidal ideations and trauma.

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170: Love Better By Becoming Your Authentic Self Oct 24, 2018

Just be yourself. Easier said than done in this mixed up and sometimes crazy world. Gender roles, stereotypes, expectations and culture all shape how we see ourselves. The search for your authentic self can help improve your relationship in ways you never thought imaginable. Listen to today's episode and learn!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding how gender roles and stereotypes can shape how we perceive ourselves and negatively affect relationships.
Tools to explore 'inner space' and work toward the most authentic version of yourself.
Pushing yourself to go outside your comfort zones to explore your identity.
How to talk to your partner about authenticity in each other and the relationship.
Asking yourself, "what parts of myself am I too shy to share?", and how this exercise can lead to relationship breakthroughs.
How the LGBT community is leading the way in authenticity and acceptance and what heterosexual's can learn from them.
And much more!

Ken Page, LCSW, is a renowned psychotherapist, popular Psychology Today blogger, and author of the bestseller Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy. He's also the host of the new Deeper Dating Podcast. He has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Fox News, WPIX-TV News, Match.com, ChristianMingle, JDate and more. Page has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality for thousands of participants. His work has been highly acclaimed by numerous top thought leaders, including Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Arielle Ford, Edward Hallowell, MD, Chip Conley, Judith Orloff, MD. and Katherine Woodward Thomas

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169: Get The Love You Deserve Oct 17, 2018

It's easy to lower our self worth in a relationship. Maybe it's because you are so madly in love you'll do just about anything for your partner — no matter how bad they treat you. Maybe they don't treat you terribly, but you have this itch that makes you think they should be treating you better. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate and get the love you deserve!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to not lose your identity in your relationship or in your life in general.
The importance of putting yourself first.
Understanding your needs and communicating them to your partner.
Why you should not be 'keeping score' in your relationship.
Using "I" statements instead of "you" statements.
And much more!

Marisa Peer is a world renowned speaker, Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer and best-selling author. She has nearly three decades of experience as a therapist and has been named Best British Therapist by Men's Health magazine and featured in Tatler's Guide to Britain's 250 Best Doctors.

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168: Why Talking About Finances Will Improve your Relationship Oct 10, 2018

Dollars and cents don't sound like the most romantic relationship topic for your next date night. However, properly communicating about finances in committed relationships is a key tool for relationship happiness. Listen to today's show to learn how and why you need to talk finances with your partner.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How communicating about your budget can create more intimacy.
Why it's a good thing that finances force us to adapt and change within our relationship.
Understanding your individual emotional connections to money.
How to communicate your core principles around money and why it's so important.
Steps to have constructive arguments surround finances and other relationship issues.
And much more!

Russell Baxter is a Licensed Professional Counselor that runs Foundations Counseling in Grapevine, TX. He has created a specific curriculum for both couples and counselors to navigate finances in relationships. He is currently finishing his new book "Sharing Your Heart, Sharing Your Treasure", which will be released by the end of 2018.

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167: Help! My Partner's a Control Freak Oct 03, 2018

Today's episode is the most honest and open conversation we've had on this podcast to date. We're no different than any other couple when it comes to relationship issues. We've dealt with control issues in our relationship, and we were happy to talk through our struggles with the help of today's guest, Wendi Dumbroff. Listen to today's show if you want an honest and useful conversation about how to deal with control issues in your relationship. Topics from this episode include:

How to identify the cycle of control in your relationship. Does this sound familiar? Your partner tells you to do something, and it makes you want to do it less.
Identifying the triggers that occur when your partner is being controlling.
Importance of recognizing that we cannot help how we feel, but can help what we do.
Dropping below surface communication in your relationship and examining the roots of an issue.
And much more!

Wendi L. Dumbroff, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Madison, NJ, where she specializes in individual, family, couple and sex therapy. She is a highly trained couple and sex therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental and sex-positive environment. Additionally, Dumbroff is a teacher and practitioner of mindfulness and meditation which are skills she brings into her therapy practice.

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166: Staying Connected When Life Gets Busy Sep 26, 2018

Life is busy. Work, kids, Netflix, your phone. There are more things than ever pulling us away from our partners. Maintaining connection is a key component of a happy and healthy relationship. Use the actionable tips from today’s episode to stay connected and nurture your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the importance of greeting your partner when you leave or enter the house and how to do it
Creating and implementing a going to bed ritual
How to avoid letting technology negatively affect your relationship.
Fun games to play to engage with your partner and keep things new and exciting
The importance of asking your partner on a date and how to do it right
And much more!

Dr. Jennifer Lagrotte, DMFT, LMHC, LMFT, a therapist in practice in Parkland, FL, specializes in working with couples. She is an expert on showing couples how to stop fighting and start communicating. Her passion is couples, and she has dedicated her work to exclusively working with couples. Her speciality is affair recovery and uses the Atone/Attune/Attach Method, learned from in-person training with Julie and John Gottman.

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165: Key Tools to Obtain a Healthy Relationship Sep 19, 2018

Why are relationships so damn hard!? Simply put: We weren’t born with all of the tools to live, love and create a life with another human. It takes practice and hard work. Like any good tool box, the more variety of solid tools you have, the better you’ll be able to repair things (your relationship). Listen to this episode’s value bomb of a show to learn key tools to start applying to your relationship today.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the importance of making your partner feel understood
Why we should not try to fix our partners problems and instead just listen and show empathy
The critical ability to be accountable and show genuine remorse when you make a mistake
Understanding the perspective of your partner to create compromises
Communicating with positive statements to empower your partner
And much more!

Dr. Erin Leonard has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. She is a writer for Psychology Today, award winning author of 3 books, TV contributor and mom.

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164: The 15 Minute Relationship Fix Sep 12, 2018

Sound too good to be true? Well...depending on the state of your relationship, you may not fix EVERYTHING in 15 minutes, but this episode will put you well on the path to a happier relationship. Listen and learn the steps to Dr. Black’s 15 minute relationship fix exercise.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the 15 minute relationship exercise that guides you and your partner through an ‘emotional conference’ to share your emotions and better understand each other
How to examine your emotions and understand any links to your childhood
The importance of listening to your partner and demonstrating an understanding through validation
Learn why agreement is optional, but understanding is necessary in your relationship
How to walk into a restaurant and immediately tell who is having great sex
Understanding that intimacy is not about getting the response you want, but handling the response you get
And much more!

Dr. Joel Block is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating couples and author of the 15 Minute Relationship Fix. Dr. Block is also a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and an assistant clinical professor of psychology and psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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163: The Importance of Showing Appreciation In Your Relationship Sep 05, 2018

It’s easy to become complacent in our relationship. The longer we’ve been with someone, the more we often take them for granted. This can feel terrible for both partners and can lead to relationship dissatisfaction and worse. Don’t let feelings of monotony and under appreciation seep into your relationship. Use the simple tips in this episode to make a lasting and positive impact on your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to compliment your partner so they feel appreciated
The importance of letting go of the small things sometimes
Avoid long term relationship boredom with fresh new ideas like a mystery date surprise and more
How to give your partner an unexpected compliment, and why that can be so impactful
The incredible impact of greeting your partner when departing or arriving your house
And much more!

Fran Greene a licensed clinical social worker, author, and a nationally renowned relationship expert. Flirting is her hobby, love is her passion, and her dream is for you to have a loving relationship. She has a private practice working with singles who want to find their perfect match and couples who want to improve their relationships. She is also a sought-after online dating coach.

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162: New Relationship Rules Aug 29, 2018

Who doesn’t want to have better sex in their relationship!? The path to better sex doesn't have to be confusing and difficult. You have the power to initiate the changes you want for better, hotter more intimate sex. Listen to today’s episode to learn the exact steps to make these changes.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to ask what you want in bed and how to tolerate sometimes not getting it
Understand that it’s your job to share what’s on your mind, not your partner’s job to read your mind
How to practice communicating about your sexual desires to get what you want
The importance of saying no when you need to say no
And much more!

Jessa Zimmerman is a certified sex therapist and couples counselor in Seattle as well as the host of the Better Sex Podcast and author of the new book Sex without Stress. She focus's on helping couples who have a good relationship but who struggle with sex.

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161: Is Your Partner A Messy Slob? Aug 22, 2018

Taking out the trash, washing the dishes and cleaning the room all sound like pretty normal household tasks. However, when you share a house with a partner, these tasks can lead to arguments, resentments and problems in your relationship. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to best communicate and navigate the division of labor in your household.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why you need to be clear about each partner’s roles in the household
Being honest about your needs and how to share with your partner
How to use “I” language to productively communicate with your partner.
The importance of negotiating roles throughout the relationship.
And much more!

Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is an Associate Professor of Psychology, relationship coach, and relationship scientist. Her research focuses on peoples’ perceptions of first date success and consensual non-monogamy. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books, a Psychology Today blog and Love Lessons, a Long Island Weekly newspaper column.

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160: How to Know You’re Ready For Marriage Or Kids Aug 15, 2018

Are we ever really ready to get married or have kids? It’s a big question! There are some key things we need to ask ourselves in order to make a well informed, smart decision regarding these big life decisions. Listen to today’s show to learn how to ask the right questions.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why it’s important that you not seek a partner to ‘complete you’
Falling for the narrative of your life rather than the reality
The importance of aligned values with your partner
Debunking the myth that love is all you need to make a relationship work
What to do when one partner wants one thing and the other something else
And much more!

Jonathan Decker is a husband, father, family therapist, actor, and author. He is the clinical director of Your Family Expert, offering relationship coaching, counseling, and online courses to help you wherever you are.

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159: What’s Your Romantic Personality? Aug 08, 2018

Understanding our romantic personality can help us find the love of our lives or better navigate an existing relationship. In today’s episode, Dr. Alex Avila takes Chase and Sarah through exercises to determine their own personality types, and show how they match (or don’t!). Listen to today’s show to better understand yourself and your current or future partner.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The four personality types and how to determine which is yours and what it means
Fun and practical questions to ask current or future partners to learn more about them
What to do if you are an extrovert and your partner’s an introvert or vice-versa
Understanding our true nature in order to have better relationships
And much more!

Dr. Alex Avila is a licensed clinical psychologist and holds various graduate degrees, including a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is also a respected educator, researcher, author and popular media personality.

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158: Key Factors For Conflict Resolution in Your Relationship Aug 01, 2018

Conflict is an inevitable and necessary part of every relationship. It can eat away at the love or it can help your relationship flourish. Knowing the key tools for conflict resolution can help us all navigate arguments in a way that will be productive and positive. Listen to today’s show to learn valuable conflict resolution tips.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to get a partner who is not willing to work on your relationship to care and put in the work
Understanding that relationships change and what used to work may no longer be the case
The very important ‘rules for fighting’ to apply in your relationship
Conflict resolution tips and understanding that some things don’t work for everyone
And much more!

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157: Eliminate These Toxic Relationship Patterns For A Happier Life Jul 25, 2018

Research consistently found that it takes four positive comments to recover from one negative comment from a partner. That ratio means that criticism is a highly ineffective way of communicating in your relationship with your partner. In this episode, Dr. Julie Colwell teaches how to shift out of toxic relationship patterns such as reactive brain, blame and criticism and instead, show appreciation for our partner.

Dr. Julie Colwell is a psychologist based in Boulder, CO. She has spent her career developing and refining methods for individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations to shift out of energy-draining power struggles into reconnection, innovation and flow. Her methods are clear, research-based and powerful. Dr. Colwell also hosts workshops and classes and is the author of the bestseller, The Relationship Skills Workbook and The Relationship Ride.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/157

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156: Four Ways To Spark Your Relationship Jul 18, 2018

Exciting Announcement: Our new online course, Spark My Relationship, has launched! Learn more and enroll here: SparkMyRelationship.com

Spark My Relationship is designed to infuse your life and relationship with fresh passion, skills and wisdom. This self-paced journey is perfect for turning up the heat, having some fun together and revolutionizing your intimacy and communication.

We’ve collaborated with 15 psychologists and therapists to create a comprehensive relationship course that not only teaches you the skills needed to create a successful and lasting relationship, but the tools to execute it.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Debra Campbell about four important ways to keep the spark alive in our realtionship. What Dr. Deb teaches us in this episode is just a glimpse of what is covered in the course. :-)

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of eliminating unhelpful old habits that can lead to friction and unhappiness
Healthy and successful communication tools
The biggest struggles couples have when reigniting their sex life, plus tips to spice things up
The importance of mindfulness to improve stress management
Why having shared dreams and desires can be so beneficial for celebrating our “couple culture” now and in the future.
And much more!

Dr Debra Campbell is a author, psychologist, university lecturer and couple therapists based in Melbourne Australia. Dr. Debra has consulted on everything from panic to depression, parenting, grief and relationships. Her book Lovelands has become an Amazon bestseller, combining self-help with the deeply personal memoir of a psychologist.

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155: Rebuilding Trust In Your Relationship Jul 12, 2018

Trust is one of the hardest things to earn and easiest to lose in a relationship. If you’ve been lied to or if you have lied to your partner, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why trust is so hard to get back in a relationship
The three important stages for rebuilding trust
How to create accountability in your relationship
Forgiving your partner and moving forward in the relationship
White lies and the negative effects they can have
And much more!

Paul holds two Masters degrees and has worked with hundreds of men, women, and couples for the last 14 years as a professional counselor. Paul and Shannon have enjoyed 25 years of marriage and have successfully raised 4 kids together. They’ve lived in Portland, Oregon most of their married life. They're the founders of SecureMarriage.com, an online library of marriage tools that will show you how to fight less, feel understood, and enjoy a deeper connection with your spouse.

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154: Learning to Forgive Jul 04, 2018

Forgiveness is a key skill for all of the relationships in our lives. Our ability to forgive has a direct impact on our personal happiness and the success of a relationship. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to forgive and reconcile with others.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why forgiveness is an individual process
The four key steps to forgiveness
Letting go of a transgression that continues to nag at you
The amazing health benefits of not holding a grudge
How to apologize and why it’s a key component to a healthy relationship
And much more!

Dr. Ryan Howes is a clinical psychologist in Pasadena, California who writes for Psychology Today and Psychotherapy Networker Magazine. He is also the founder of National Psychotherapy Day.

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153: Dealing With An Addict You Love Jun 27, 2018

Addiction is a disease that can be incredibly difficult on a relationship. It’s hard to know when you are enabling or helping your partner. Navigating the world of addiction is a difficult prospect for even the strongest individuals. Listen to today’s show to learn how to deal with the addict in your life.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The key distinction between supporting or enabling and addict
Allowing the addict to experience the consequences of their addiction
The importance of seeking professional support as the partner of an addict
Avoiding manipulation from an addicted partner
And much more!

Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist, author and life coach who helps people cope with addictions, trauma and mental health issues.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/153

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152: Create A Thriving Marriage Jun 20, 2018

No relationship or marriage is perfect. You probably already knew this. However, you might not know which of the four phases of marriage you’re in, and what it means for you and your partner. Listen to today’s show to create a thriving marriage by understanding the importance of each phase you might go through! This show is worth listening to even if your single or dating!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The thriving, working, detached and conflictual stages of marriage
How to determine which phase of marriage you’re in and how to change phases
The importance of doing things together to create a ‘couple culture’
How to ‘act’ your way to being in love
What to do if you feel like you’re always at war with your partner
And much more!

Dale is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in White House, TN. He specializes in marriage, parenting and men's issues. Dale is an author, online curriculum consultant, and a trained Prepare/Enrich provider for couples looking to get married or for those who want to strengthen their relationship. He believes you are never too far gone in your marriage if you're willing to make the journey back.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/152

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151: What’s Your Sexual Personality Type? Jun 13, 2018

Do you really know what you or your partner likes in the bedroom? Many of us have not asked key questions around sexuality in our relationships. Understanding you and your partners sexual personality type can help take your relationship and sex life to the next level.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Questions to ask in order to understand your sexual personality type
How to avoid a ‘vanilla’ sexual relationship — Learn how to spice it up
The details of monogamish relationships and how to know if they’re right for you
How to make a non-monogamous relationship work
The BDSM checklist and why you should go through it with your partner today
How to communicate with your partner about sexuality
And much more!

Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb is an Alternative Sexuality Specialist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Clinical Sexologist with her PhD in clinical sexology. She is an author, teacher, public speaker and has been counseling and consulting with individuals and couples in the area of human sexuality for over 25 years.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/151

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150: Navigating Finances In Your Relationship Jun 06, 2018

No one wants to think about divorce or death. Deny it all we want, one happens 50% of the time and the other 100%! Understanding the legal financial side of relationships is an important part of creating a successful relationship or marriage. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to get your finances in order!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding a prenup and it’s legal details
Avoiding the unromantic stigma of prenups and doing what is practical for a successful relationship
How to communicate about prenups and other important financial hurdles.
Creating a post-nup if you married without a prenup
Using separate bank accounts in your relationship
And much more!

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/150

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149: Practical Ideas To Find The Love Of Your Life May 30, 2018

Why do so many good people end up in bad relationships? Today’s episode will help answer that and give you the tools to improve yourself to attract the right kind of partner, find love, or help determine if you're currently with the right partner.

Whether you are single or in a relationship, this episode will give you great relationship advice with topics that include:

How to use practical spirituality to maximize your current or future relationship
Why our partner should be a catalyst for our own personal growth
Avoiding a chemical dependency on your partner
Why are there so many good people in bad relationships!?
Questions to ask yourself when considering a potential partner
And much more!

Dr Ali Binazir is an author, speaker and clinical hypnotherapist and Happiness Engineer. He is the author of 4 books, including "The Tao of Dating: The Smart Woman's Guide to Being Absolutely Irresistible", the highest-rated dating book on Amazon for 4 years. He holds an honors degree from Harvard College, an M.D. from UC San Diego School of Medicine, and an M.Phil. from Cambridge University.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/149

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148: Practicing Good Emotional Hygiene To Improve Your Relationship May 23, 2018

We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve let our emotions get the better of us. We snap at our partner, stress ourselves out and react negatively to the smallest transgressions. Worry no more. Today’s episode will give you amazing actionable tips to help control your emotions, feel better and improve the relationship with yourself and your partner.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to take control of your mood and emotions
Finding an emotional grounding to avoid being controlled by the events of your day
How to respond rather than react
Creating a buffer period to decompress and interact positively with your partner
Body scan exercises to help control your emotions and create happier relationships.
And much more!

Kongit is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Sex Therapist in the state of California. She's the founder of the Inspired Journey Counseling Center in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/148

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147: The Sexual Science Of Cuddling May 16, 2018

Cuddling on the couch is a favorite activity of many healthy relationships. Cuddling is very much in mainstream culture, and yet it can be complicated and filled with nuance. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the comfy, cozy and sometimes sexual world of cuddling.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand the general differences between male and female desires from cuddling.
Find out if cuddling should always lead to sex?
Learn the science of cuddling and why it can feel so good and be such a positive element of a healthy relationship.
How to cuddle in a way that is best for your partner.
And much more!

Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray is a sex researcher and relationship therapist. She is passionate about challenging norms and stereotypes about men and women's sex lives in order to promote stronger and more intimate relationships. She is a blogger for Psychology Today and Lifehack and is regularly sought after by media outlets, including Men's Health, Elle and Today's Parent for her expertise on sex, intimacy and romantic relationships.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/147

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146: Is Porn Causing Issues In Your Relationship? May 09, 2018

Have you caught your partner looking at porn? Maybe browsing pictures of scantily clad women or men on Instagram or Facebook? This doesn't need to be an issue in your relationship if you know how to talk and deal with it! Our culture largely creates a negative narrative around these issues that can hurt our relationships. Listen to today's episode to learn how to talk to your partner about porn, social media 'stalking' and your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why we aren't really facing what some call a 'porn health crisis'.
Understand that it's not the porn, it's the lack of healthy conversations around porn.
Is it OK that your partner is 'stalking' the opposite sex on social media?
Communicating with your partner about their deepest fantasies and where they came from.
The erotic differences between individuals and sexes.
Why porn elicits a disgust response in some individuals.
And much more!

Dr. Joe Kort is the author of four books on gender and male sexuality. He specializes in couples therapy, sex therapy, mixed orientation relationships, and out of control sexual behaviors. He is starting an LGBTQ certification program in the spring.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/146

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145: Not Feeling Like A Priority In Your Relationship? May 02, 2018

Our lives our busier than ever. It's easy for one partner in the relationship to feel like they no longer are a priority to the other partner. Work, hobbies and technology are just a few things that can begin to take priority over a partner. Listen to today's episode to navigate the emotions of not feeling like a priority in your relationship, and learn how to proactively make your partner feel important.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of understanding that no one is a priority all of the time.
Exercises to remind your partner that they are important.
How to talk about feelings of unimportance and neglect.
Navigating priorities in relationships with blended families and family dynamics.
Communicating our feelings in a productive and positive way.
And much more!

Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist in S. California since 1978 with over 40 years’ experience in counseling individuals and couples. Dr. Tessina is the author of 15 books in 17 languages appears frequently on radio, TV, video and podcasts.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/145

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144: Mindful Sex is Mind Blowing Sex Apr 25, 2018

Want to learn how practicing mindfulness can lead to better sex? Instead of thinking about the emails you need to respond to or the kid's lunches that need to be packed — think about the amazing orgasm you're about to have! Sex with your partner should be incredible, and mindfulness can help with just that. Listen and learn for a better sex life full of passion, connection and mindfulness.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to put your head and body in the same place to practice mindfulness.
Practicing mindfulness in daily life so it's easier to do in the bedroom.
Understanding the myths surrounding female pleasure to help improve your sex life.
Century's-old vibrators and how women have been using them for years to improve their sex life.
Communicating about sex in your relationship.
How to avoid 'spectator sex' so that you can be more present for real amazing sex.
And much more!

Dr. Laurie Mintz is a professor at the University of Florida, where she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality. She is also a licensed psychologist in private practice, and the author of two books, both aimed at empowering women sexually: A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How To Get It.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/144

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143: Navigating the In-Laws Apr 18, 2018

You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family! There's a reason this cliche exists, but it doesn't have to be that way. Going over to the in-laws doesn't have to be the excruciating experience it is for so many. Listen to today's episode to learn how to navigate the minefield that is family! Whether it's getting along with the in-laws or your own family, this is the episode to help you end the family discomfort.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The culture shock we experience when interacting with a new family.
Being supportive for your partner when visiting your own family.
How to be proactive in cultivating or fixing your relationship with the in-laws or other family members.
Managing expectations during family visits.
Steps to offering an olive branch to end old family feuds.
How to have honest communication about family.
And much more!

Robert Taibbi has served as adjunct professor at several universities. He provides trainings nationally and internationally in the areas of relationship issues, family therapy, brief therapy and clinical supervision. He has 44 years experience, is the author of 11 books, 300 articles, and is a contributor to PsychologyToday.com.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/143

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142: Jealousy In The Modern Relationship Apr 11, 2018

Jealousy is a common feeling that many of us have or will experience. With the pervasive use of the internet flooding our brains with sexual images, past lovers and other temptations, jealousy is an important issue to address in relationships. Learn how to deal with your own or your partner's jealousy in today's episode.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the difference between emotional and sexual jealousy and how each sex may experience them differently.
How to talk about jealousy with your partner.
The importance of 'striking when the iron is cold' when communicating about sensitive relationship issues.
Online emotional infidelity and how it can hurt your relationship.
And much more!

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White is a professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She is a licensed counselor and has experience working with couples and families dealing with concerns related to communication difficulties, developmental transitions, addiction, and abuse. Suzanne’s academic research explores transitions and development over the lifespan with a strong focus on intimate family relationships and friendships. Her Lifetime Connections blog on PsychologyToday.com explores relationships in families and friendscapes.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/142

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141: Emotional Habits Apr 04, 2018

We've all felt the need to blame our partner for something going wrong in the relationship. Why do we retreat to negative emotional habits so easily? Dr. Steven Stosny explains how our toddler brain takes over and can cause us to react with blame, denial and avoidance during conflict. Listen to today's show to avoid falling into that trap, and learn how to better react to improve your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why we retreat to our 'toddler brain' of emotional reactivity and how to avoid this.
How to create new positive emotional responses that will benefit your relationship.
The importance of communicating at least 5 positives for every negative communication.
How to prevent defensiveness from your partner and communicate in the most productive manner.
Focusing on how you want to feel to help create the emotional changes you need.
And much more!

Steven Stosny, Ph.D., is the founder of CompassionPower. His current book is Empowered Love and he has published over five others. He has treated over 6,000 clients for various forms of anger, abuse, and violence. He has appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Today Show,” “CBS Sunday Morning,” many CNN shows, and in the New York Times, Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, WSJ, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, O, Psychology Today, USA Today. He has taught at the University of Maryland and at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. His blog on Psychologytoday.com. has nearly 12 million views.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/141

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140: How To Keep The Spark Alive Mar 28, 2018

Intimacy is an area of our relationships that can often be overlooked, especially if you've been together for a long time. The spark does not have to fade! There are simple and easy steps to take to create more intimacy and have more satisfaction in our relationships.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why checking in with your partner on a daily basis is a profoundly simple way to greatly improve your relationship.
How to create and maintain the new and novel feelings we have early in our relationships.
Understanding and communicating our attachment styles to help create more intimacy in our relationship.
How our attachment styles can be changed for the better.
Learning the different intimacy needs of your partner and how to communicate your own needs.
And much more!

Tim Cole is an Associate Professor at DePaul University where he studies how differences in people’s need for intimacy can lead to a betrayal of trust. He’s also the author of Broken Trust: Overcoming an Intimate Betrayal.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/140

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139: Avoid These Common Sex Life Pitfalls Mar 21, 2018

There can be many areas in our lives and relationships that can cause frustration and disappointment. Your sex life shouldn't be one of them. Learning how to communicate your needs and desires, understanding your partner's sex drive and confronting sex life negativity are just a few ways to prevent some of the common troubles many couples run into. Listen to today's show to prevent these common sex life pitfalls from wreaking havoc on your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to talk about sex, your desires and fantasies with your partner.
Avoid getting distracted during sex and become more present for a better experience.
Navigate the desire discrepancies in your relationship. Do you or your partner want to have sex more often? There are ways to compromise around this!
Understanding your partners sex drive and what 'gets their motor going'.
Confronting any negativity surrounding your sex life.
And much more!

Jessa Zimmerman is a licensed sex therapist whose work focuses on helping couples who have a good relationship but who are avoiding sex because it's become stressful, negative, disappointing or pressured. She teaches, coaches, and supports people as they go through her 9-phase experiential process that allows them real world practice in changing their relationship and their sex life. She is the host of the Better Sex podcast and will be releasing her first book later this year.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/139

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138: You Have The Power To Change (Yourself & Your Relationship) Mar 14, 2018

Creating the change you want in your relationship starts with one person: YOU! Don't wait around for your partner to change (hint: you won't be able to change them on your own anyway). Listen to today's episode and use these actionable tips to get your relationship out of a rut or to take it from good to great!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to pay more attention to your partner with some simple exercises.
How to express gratitude toward your partner to help your relationship flourish.
Honoring the differences between you and your partner to keep everyone happy.
Prioritizing your time together for maximum relationship happiness.
How to express love in small ways. It's the little things that add up.
And much more!

Dr. Kathy McCoy is a psychotherapist and award-winning journalist and author of more than a dozen books including the recently published "We Don't Talk Anymore". She is a contributing writer for PsychologyToday.com and has been a frequent guest on national television including numerous appearances on The Today Show and two on Oprah.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/138

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137: Managing Anxiety to Improve Your Relationship Mar 07, 2018

Feeling anxious? Anxiety can manifest itself in many ways that prove detrimental to our own personal health, as well as our relationships. That sense of uneasiness, worrying about the future and the general demands of life are all forms of anxiety. Don't let anxiety bog you down and negatively affect the relationship with yourself and your partner any longer!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How anxiety can manifest as reactivity to your partner and how to change this to responsiveness.
Why some anxiety can be good and how to best channel this energy.
Becoming aware of your anxiety and taking steps to manage it.
How to slow things down rather than approaching everything with a sense of urgency.
How anxiety lives in the body and the physiological responses we can create to cope with our anxiety.
And much more!

Dr. Denise Fournier is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and coach in Miami, FL. Through her practice, Evergreen Therapy, she works with individuals and couples using an approach that blends modern research and Eastern philosophy. In addition to her work with clients, Denise is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University and a regular contributor to the Psychology Today.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/137

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136: Empowering Your Partner Feb 28, 2018

One of the benefits of being in a relationship is helping your partner become their best self. We can achieve this by empowering our partner through words of affirmation, validating their feelings and many other simple exercises. Listen to today's show to learn how to help your partner become the best version of themselves!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How creating a 'best self' nickname for your partner can give them a huge boost and benefit your relationship.
Validating your partner to help them heal childhood wounds.
The importance of assuming your partner wants to come through for you.
Creating an affirmation of your deepest desires that you can live into.
Acting as if you're having an affair with your partner.
And much more!

Dr. Diana Kirschner was a frequent guest on The Today Show and starred in a PBS TV Special on love. She is the best-selling author of Love in 90 Days and 30 Days to Love: The Ultimate Relationship Turnaround Guide. Dr. Diana has helped thousands all over the world to find passionate lasting love. Her free Dating Tips & Relationship Advice newsletter is available at lovein90days.com.

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Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/136

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135: Coping With Your Partner's Annoying Behaviors Feb 21, 2018

We all have weird pet peeves that our partner's seem to always break the 'rules' on. Chewing too loud, not squeezing the toothpaste out of the tube correctly, leaving dirty clothes on the floor....the list goes on. These little things can create conflict in a relationship, especially over time. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate with your partner, and not let small things annoy you.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to step back and ask ourselves why we're having little fights, and what's really going on underneath.
Why every communication is a negotiation with our partner that we must understand.
The importance of active listening and validation in communication with your partner.
How to deescalate an argument so that it can be more productive for your relationship.
Decompressing to help manage communication when you or your partner is stressed.
And much more!

David Ludden is a professor of psychology at Georgia Gwinnett College in Altanta. He is the author of the textbook "The Psychology of Language: An Integrated Approach." His also maintains the blog "Talking Apes" on the "Psychology Today" website. Much of his writing focuses on the role of communication in building and maintaining relationships.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/135

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134: How To Have Great Sex In A Long-Lasting Relationship Feb 14, 2018

Want to have better sex!? If you answered, YES!, then this episode is for you. It turns out that as relationships mature, the sex tends to become less frequent and less passionate. Don't despair. There are simple steps to help improve your sex life right here in this episode. Listen and learn!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why being aware of when you're aroused and what that feels like is the first step to better sex.
Dumb and happy arousal and why it's important in your relationship.
Why women are increasingly less satisfied in bed and what to do about it (hint: smartphones and porn).
The importance of taking your time during sex and not simply having the goal of climaxing.
Why you should 'simmer' and not only get aroused when you are going to have sex.
Understanding that everyone is responsible for their own arousal.
Learn what 'lazy sex' is and how it can help your relationship.
And much more!

Stephen Snyder, M.D. is a sex and couples therapist, psychiatrist, and writer in New York City. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York City, and chairman of the Consumer Book Award Committee for the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR). He has treated patients at his practice for 25 years, is a guest on major media outlets nationwide, and writes for Psychology Today and Huffington Post. He lives with his wife and children in New York City.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/134

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133: The Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Your Relationship Feb 07, 2018

Did you know that well over half of the communication you have in your relationship is nonverbal? We all know that feeling when your partner 'needs to talk'. They may touch your shoulder, or their tone or facial expressions change. These are nonverbal communications that are most recognizable, but there are hundreds of nonverbal cues we give and receive in our relationship each day. The way in which we give positive or negative nonverbal communication is a key to creating a successful relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn more about the importance of nonverbal communication in your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how nodding, leaning and tilting with your head can create positive non-verbal cues for your partner.
Understand the gender differences in how men and women give and receive non-verbal communication.
Why the tone of your voice can be a critical component of successful non-verbal communication.
How reading body language can affect your relationship.
Why something as simple as placing your hand on your partners shoulder can help your relationship.
And much more!

Vanessa Van Edwards is a published best selling author and behavioral investigator. Vanessa is lead investigator at her human behavior research lab, the Science of People. She designs original research experiments to crack the code of human behavior. Her unique work has been featured on NPR, the Wall Street Journal, the Today Show and USA Today. She has written for CNN, Fast Company and Forbes.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/133

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132: I'm Right, And You're Wrong Jan 31, 2018

We've all been in an argument where we are so sure we're right. We'll go to great lengths to stand our ground and prove that we are right and our partner is wrong. News flash, this is not helpful for our relationships. Learn the tools to defuse a situation where you or your partner thinks they are right and an argument begins.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Recognizing that when we argue we often go away from the content of the argument and go toward feelings.
How to go beneath the content of an argument to discover the trigger for the conflict.
Why arguments often begin with the relationship we have with ourselves and not our partner.
How to wait and have a productive conversation when we're not in an escalated emotional state.
Validating your partners feelings to have a productive conversation and create a stronger relationship.
And much more!

Ellen Gendelman is a psychotherapist and professional coach who specializes in working with relationships. She cherishes her own roles as wife, mother and grandmother. A veteran educator and motivational speaker, she has a passion for helping people grow and maximize their potential. Ellen is excited to have recently authored her second book ‘When Ice Cream Is Not Enough.’

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/132

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131: Communication Tips for a Better Sex Life Jan 24, 2018

Why is talking about sex in our relationships so hard sometimes? Not satisfied in bed? Unhappy with the frequency of sex in your relationship? Do you want to simply spice up your sex life? Sex is a huge part of relationships, and it's often not talked about at all, or in a productive way. Listen to today's episode to learn how to talk about sex with your partner and ignite your sex life.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to avoid a 'sexless' relationship (having sex less than 10 times per year - 1/3 of couples are actually 'sexless').
Get the tools to have a productive conversation about sex with your partner.
The importance of giving your partner a warning that you want to have a sex talk.
Understand why it's critical that the 'sex talk' is an ongoing conversation.
Learn how to communicate the change in your sex life you want to see in a positive manner.
Find out the steps to having the who, what, where, when, why conversation about sex in your relationship and learn how it can help tremendously.

Laurie Watson is a certified sex therapist, author, speaker, and educator on sexuality, intimacy and relationships. Laurie also co-hosts a podcast with Dr. Adam Matthews where they talk easily and frankly about the challenges of monogamy, and how couples can have an exciting, meaningful sex life in marriage.

Full show notes and episode links at http://idopodcast.com/131

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130: Achieving Work-Life Balance In Your Relationship Jan 17, 2018

Are you struggling to achieve a healthy work-life balance in your relationship? Do you feel like your partner is focusing more on work and less on you and the relationship? It's easy for our relationships to take a back seat to a busy job or a new business venture. There are only so many hours in a day, and much of the time is spent working. Don't let work ruin your relationship. Listen to today's show to find out the key tools to balance your work life with your romantic life. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to manage your time between work and your relationship.
Creating weekly agreements to manage expectations and avoid conflicts.
How to be present with your spouse and forget about work while at home.
Setting boundaries on when to talk about work and when to 'keep it at the office'.
The importance of checking in with your partner and letting them know you care about their work, while not letting it overshadow the relationship.
Using shared calendars to help manage time, expectations and work-relationship balance.

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer and author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World. She is a columnist for Inc.com and has written for dozens of other publications. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her entrepreneur husband and their two young boys

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/130

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129: Recovering From Infidelity In Your Relationship Jan 10, 2018

Infidelity is unfortunately a huge part of the modern marriage. If we can understand why men and women cheat then we are halfway towards solving the problem. Once a partner has committed physical or emotional infidelity, it is important to learn how to heal the relationship. Listen to today's show to learn about healing from a cheating spouse or how to avoid it altogether!

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to heal the broken trust from a cheating spouse.
Why men tend to cheat more because of opportunity and women for a larger variety of reasons.
How a man can earn back trust and heal the relationship.
Why a man's desire to 'fix things' can be detrimental to healing after infidelity.
And much more!

Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, is a digital-age intimacy and relationships expert specializing in infidelity and addictions—in particular sex, porn, and love addiction. He is the author of several highly regarded books, including “Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating,” and “Sex Addiction 101. Currently, he is Senior Vice President of National Clinical Development for Elements Behavioral Health, creating and overseeing addiction and mental health treatment programs for more than a dozen high-end treatment facilities.

Full show notes and episode links at http://idopodcast.com/129

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128: Improve Intimacy In 2018 Jan 03, 2018

Let's face it, getting old sucks! As we age, we may also face daily obstacles of intimacy along the way. Whether you're 25 or 55, these obstacles can be increased if you suffer from a chronic illness, depression or any other health issues. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the relationships intimacy issues involved with getting older or living with a chronic illness.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how unrealistic relationship depictions can shape how we feel and act in our own relationships.
How to deal with sexual functioning issues, fatigue and the insecurities surrounding these issues.
Tips for communicating effectively about intimacy issues and other relationship areas.
The importance of being willing and ready to hear about changes from your partner.
How to be honest with the people in our lives.
And much more!

Logan Levkoff, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized expert on sexuality, sexual health, relationships, intimacy, parenting, and sexual politics. She is also a TV personality and best-selling author of three books, and is a contributor to online resource Arthritis.com.

Full Show Notes and Episode Links at http://idopodcast.com/128

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127: Just Be Nice 🙂 Dec 27, 2017

The next time you want to shout, "Hey, you a**hole!", at the person who cut you off, try practicing some compassion. No really, it's the single greatest tool to help you navigate rush hour traffic, a screaming child or a partner who has been getting on your nerves. It can sound a bit 'woo woo', but learning to practice more compassion toward ourselves and others can have a profound impact on our relationships and overall well being. Listen to today's show to get the tools and tips to bring more compassion into your life.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand the balance involved in creating a truly compassionate life.
The tools and tips to become more compassionate to yourself and others on a daily basis.
Learn how to be curious about what the other person is experiencing in order to become more compassionate.
How understanding that everybody has a life story will help you be more compassionate.
The tips to realizing that kindness is always possible.
And much more!

Laura Jack, author of #1 best selling book, The Compassion Code: How to say the right thing when the wrong thing happens, teaches compassionate communication and how we can relate to one another more effectively during the challenging moments in life. Her mission is to cultivate a culture of compassion, starting with self, and to create a better understanding of loss and its accompanying grief.

Full Show Notes and Episode Links at http://idopodcast.com/127

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126: Managing Stress In Your Relationship...Especially During Holidays Dec 20, 2017

Relationships are hard — add your drunk uncle, traveling with kids, buying presents and everything that comes with the holidays, and you have a recipe for a mental meltdown. No need to worry! Today's episode will give you the tools and advice to manage stress around the holiday's and in everyday life.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to tolerate each others differences and not try to fix them.
Find out what 'speed arguing' is and how it can be a valuable tool for your relationship.
Learn why it's important not to take your partner's mood personally.
Tips to create rules that will help you navigate stressful situations.
And much more!

Winifred Reilly is a marriage and family therapist, with a private practice in Berkeley, CA. In her thirty-five years of clinical practice she has treated hundreds of couples—many who were convinced they were headed for divorce. Winifred has been a guest lecturer on marriage and sexuality, and her writing has appeared on The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, xoJane, and on her relationship advice blog, Speaking of Marriage.

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125: When Two Worlds Collide - Dating and Parenting Dec 13, 2017

Being a single or divorced parent and dating can be difficult. Whether you are dating someone with kids, or you yourself have kids from a previous relationship, these circumstances present all kinds of potential problems. Learn how to navigate these issues with a world's leading expert on resilience and family dynamics.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to create structure for your kids to help ease the transition of divorce and dating.
Find out if it's OK for your kids to stay in touch with an ex who is not their parent.
Understand the importance of being genuine with your child when dating new people.
Learn why it's important to not feel guilty about dating.
And much more!

Dr. Michael Ungar is the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience at Dalhousie University, and the founder and Director of the Resilience Research Center. He is among the best known writers and researchers on the topic of resilience in the world. As both a family therapist and professor of Social Work, he has helped to identify important factors that influence the resilience of children and families during periods of change and stress. He is the author of 14 books that have been translated into five languages, numerous manuals for parents, educators, and employers, as well as more than 150 scientific papers.

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124: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa...Oh My! Dec 06, 2017

Navigating the complexities of an inter-faith relationship can be difficult, especially during the holiday season. Forty-nine perfect of unmarried relationships and 39% of marriages are inter-faith, and the numbers continues to grow. Today's episode will help you learn how to communicate with your partner during the holiday's and beyond. Don't be the Grinch this holiday season, listen this episode to get the tools to maintain a happy and healthy relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to communicate about your differences and establish rules to operate under in your relationship.
Understand why our needs are not always met in a relationship, and why that's OK.
How to deal with parents who might be pushing their religious views on you or your partner.
Remembering that you got together because of your differences and this is what should be appealing about your partner. It would be pretty boring if you agreed on everything!
And much more!

Diane Barth is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in New York City where she works with individuals, couples, and families and leads private study groups. She also offers workshops for therapists around the country. Her articles have been published in numerous professional journals and books.

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123: Help, My Partner Is A Workaholic! Nov 29, 2017

Technology and work are an integral part of living in the 21st century. While both can be great, they can also create a huge strain on our relationships. It's common for a person to have feelings of betrayal when their partner is always working, talking on the phone or browsing social media. Learning to create awareness around these issues and communicate through them is critical to having a successful relationship in today's world.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How using 'I' statements can be the difference between successfully solving a relationship problem and a full-scale blowup.
Why getting out of the house can be the key to a productive conversation within your relationship.
How to discuss and create boundaries between work, technology and your home relationship life.
Forming a contract and schedule for when your partner will take off work to spend time on the relationship.
Why it's important to remember that we cannot change our partner.
The 10-minute rule and how it can help your relationship flourish.
And much more!

Dr. Terri Orbuch (aka The Love Doctor®) is a world renowned relationship expert, author, speaker, therapist and professor. She is also the director of a landmark study, funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she has been following the same couples for almost 3 decades. Dr. Orbuch is widely published in scientific journals and the author of “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great.” and “Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship.” Dr. Orbuch has been featured in such publications as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, USA Today, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan and TIME magazine and has appeared on The Today Show, MSNBC, The Katie Couric Show, ESPN, HuffPost Live, and CNN.

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122: Managing Long Distance Relationships...Even If You Just Feel Like You're In One Nov 22, 2017

There is nothing harder than being madly in love with someone and not being able to see them everyday. Whether you live in another state or your partner works a lot, finding success in a long distance relationship can be hard. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to create a successful long distance relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to gauge if your long distance relationship is going to last.
Find out why you should avoid texting your partner too often.
How to create novelty and passion to keep the relationship alive and thriving.
How simply having kid's can make a relationship feel like it's long distance.
Why it's important not to skip over uncomfortable relationship conversations.
And much more!

Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman is an award-winning author and relationship expert. She is the founder and director of Paulette Sherman Group, a psychotherapy and relationship coaching practice and home of numerous award-winning books, including Dating From the Inside Out published by Simon & Schuster. For more than 20 years, Paulette changed the lives of thousands of clients, and shared insight with millions more through expert commentary on over 30 media outlets including MSN, USA Today, The New York Post, The New York Times and many more. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two children and works in Manhattan.

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121: Split the Check, Please Nov 15, 2017

Managing and communicating around the subject of finances can be a critical part of any relationship. If you're dating, how do you decide who picks up the bill? Recently engaged? Will you combine or keep your finances separate? Financial disagreements in long term relationships and marriage can become a huge problem. Listen to today's show and learn how to navigate the ins and outs of finance in your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how to communicate about spending habits and how you view money in your relationship.
Find out the best ways to manage your money in a long term relationship.
How to decide on whether or not to combine bank accounts.
Learn how to decide who will pick up the bill for dinner on your next date. This is not the 19th century, women are working and making money too!
And much more!

Stefanie O'Connell is a millennial money expert, speaker and author of the book, “The Broke and Beautiful Life". Stefanie's website, StefanieOConnell.com, is a destination for millennials who want to feel as much clarity with their money as they do confidence in their lives. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, SUCCESS magazine, MONEY.com and many more!

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120: Esther Perel Talks Infidelity and Modern Relationships Nov 08, 2017

Infidelity is something that can affect both unhappy, and seemingly happy relationships. That's right, research has shown a significant number of partners are cheating while in a happy relationship. Esther Perel breaks down how to deal with infidelity and a range of other relationship topics that we know you'll enjoy. Esther is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships, and we couldn't have been happier to have her on the show to share her extensive knowledge.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How the rulebooks for marriages and relationships are being reinvented.
Why people cheat in a happy relationship.
How to avoid the trap of becoming a narrow version of yourself while in a relationship.
What to do when there has been cheating in your relationship.
Talking about non-monogamy with your partner, and why it's important even if you don't want to explore an open relationship.
How to cultivate the healthiest relationship possible.
And much more!

Belgian psychotherapist, Esther Perel, is the New York Times bestselling author of The State of Affairs and Mating in Captivity. Her celebrated TED talks have garnered nearly 20 million views, and she is also the host of the popular Audible original podcast Where Should We Begin?

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119: Feeling Lonely In Your Relationship Oct 31, 2017

The human condition of loneliness is one that everyone experiences. Feeling lonely is common even for those in relationships. Learning how to deal with loneliness is important whether it's your own or your partners. Listen to today’s show to learn how to overcome loneliness in your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to look inward, rather than outward to your partner, to help deal with loneliness.
Why it’s important to accept your own, or your partners loneliness.
How to frame loneliness as a necessary stage before we make a big change in our lives.
How to talk about loneliness with your partner and discuss from a place of acceptance.
Mirror meditation as a tool to deal with loneliness.
And much more!

Dr. Tara Well is a professor of psychology at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. She has over 20 years of experience in conducting research on what motivates us and influences our perceptions as well as extensive training in meditation, yoga, and other mind-body healing modalities. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation and has been published in the top professional journals in psychology. She teaches classes in personality, motivation, health, and women's leadership.

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118: Bad Breakups: Learn How Past Relationships Shape Who We Are Oct 25, 2017

Chances are you've been through a breakup at some point in your life. Whether it was a recent and difficult breakup, or a high school sweetheart from years ago, these events shape who we are and how we form new relationships. Learning how to accept and validate your feelings is critical to moving on and forming a new happy and healthy relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to examine your past relationships to improve where you are now.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to accept and validate your feelings surrounding a breakup.
The steps to completing a through investigation of your beliefs so that they do not negatively affect your current or future relationships.
Examining your fears surrounding relationships so they do not have power over you.
How to deal with a partner who has a past breakup that is affecting your current relationship.
Writing therapy to help process your past.
And much more!

Rachel Dack is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Relationship Coach. Rachel is the owner of Rachel Dack Counseling LLC, a private psychotherapy, relationship coaching and consulting practice located in Bethesda, Maryland. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, Rachel specializes in supporting individuals and couples in achieving healthy mindsets, decreased stress, satisfying relationships, positive wellbeing and love. Her areas of expertise include relationships, dating, anxiety, self-esteem, mindfulness and depression.

Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/118

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117: Why Making Excuses Hurts Your Relationship Oct 18, 2017

It's easy to rationalize the negative ways we talk or act toward our partner. In fact, rationalizing bad behavior often leads to conflict and the eroding of a relationship. Listen to this episode to learn why excuses and rationalizations creep into even the best of marriages, and how help couples identify and eliminate them.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why it's so hard to be self aware when emotions are high and how to change this.
Defending yourself versus being defensive and the important distinction between each.
Why using "I" statements instead of "You" can make a huge improvement in the communication in your relationship.
How to become self aware in order to avoid rationalizing bad behavior.
Why we have negative reactions to being accused and how to change this communication on both sides.
And much more!

Jason Whiting, Ph.D., is a professor at Brigham Young University who studies deception, conflict, and abuse in relationships, with the goal of helping couples become more loving and authentic. His book, Love Me True: Overcoming the Surprising Ways We Deceive in Relationships, looks at how partners can be more honest with themselves and each other. In addition to teaching, studying, and writing about relationships, Whiting is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with couples in a clinical context.

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116: Affair Proof Your Relationship Oct 11, 2017

The incidence of infidelity in the United States is greater than 50%. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that we're doing something wrong. A huge part of preventing infidelity is communication with your partner. For example, have you communicated your deepest sexual desires to your partner without fear of judgement? Today's show will outline the steps to share feelings like this and to affair proof your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to come to terms with the fact that we are all sexual beings, and will find people other than our partner attractive.
Avoiding the irrational belief in your relationship that, "we love each other and therefore will never stray."
Facing your own fears of your partner being attracted to someone else.
Learn to know the person you love on the deepest level possible.
How to talk about these deep emotional feelings with your partner.
Why the more you talk about your weaknesses, the stronger you and your relationship will become.
And much more!

Steven Ing is reframing an important conversation in society one about the intelligent management of human sexuality. He is a sought-after trainer, speaker and therapist, bringing nearly three decades of experience to his audiences and clients. His book, We're All Like This" (2015, Giant Publishing), is used as a text in Human Sexuality classes in university classrooms.

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115: Great Expectations Oct 04, 2017

When expectations in your relationship don’t meet reality, disappointment is bound to happen. Whether you find yourself struggling with too high or too low expectations, finding the balance is key to being happier and more satisfied in your relationship. Listen to today’s show with Dr. Sarah Vannier to learn how to manage expectations and avoid disappointment in your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How creating false romantic expectations can hurt your relationship.
Finding a balance in your relationship expectations so they aren't too high or too low.
Examining your expectations to determine which are the most realistic.
Learn if you have a growth romantic belief system or a destiny romantic belief system and how this will affect your relationships.
How to keep intimacy for couples who are new parents.
And much more!

Dr. Sarah Vannier is a Postdoctoral Fellow working at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her research tends to focus on the ways that we think about our sexual and romantic relationships and she recently published two papers looking at the link between violated romantic expectations (e.g., love at first sight, destiny) and relationship outcomes in young adults dating relationships. Right now Sarah is doing research looking at the ways to help new parents cope with the sexual and relationship challenges that come with early parenthood.

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114: Is Your Partner In Love With Their Phone? Sep 27, 2017

We all know our relationships would benefit from limiting the amount of time we spend on our phones. So, why is it so damn hard to put the phone down!? The average person spends about 4 hours each day on their phone - 4 HOURS! What if we spent 10% of that time nurturing our relationship? That's 10 full hours a month that can be dedicated to date nights. Yes, please! Listen to today's show to learn how to put your phone down and reconnect with yourself and your partner.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How a smart phone can ruin your relationship and the steps to prevent this.
How our brains react to phone use in the same way as cocaine.
Why creating awareness of an addiction to technology is the first step in treatment and improving your relationship.
Tips to put your phone down and reconnect with yourself and your partner.
How to have a serious conversation about dealing with technology in your relationship.
And much more!

Nancy Colier is a psychotherapist, interfaith minister, mindfulness teacher, relationship expert, blogger for psychology today and huff post, and the author of the new book, The Power of Off: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World.

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113: Why Respect Is Critical In A Relationship Sep 20, 2017

John Kim LMFT, The Angry Therapist, pioneered the online life coaching movement seven years ago after going through a divorce which led to his total re-birth. He quickly built a devoted following of tens of thousands of fans who loved the frank and authentic insights that he freely shared on social media. John became known as an unconventional therapist who worked out of the box, and when he built out a coaching team of his own, launched an entire movement to change the way we change.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why mutual respect should be a foundation of your relationship.
How to address your partner in a non-blaming way for conflict resolution.
Why it's important to respond and not react in your relationship.
How to accept your partner for maximum relationship happiness.
Why self awareness is one of the most valuable tools in a successful relationship.
And much more!

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112: Don’t Make These Online Dating Mistakes Sep 13, 2017

Megan Murray is the Senior Content Strategist and Editor-in-Chief at Zoosk, an online dating site and app. She splits her time between product management and writing and managing Zoosk's online publication, The Date Mix.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the top tools and insights to navigate the world of online dating.
Find out how to send better messages to attract the right relationship match online.
The counterintuitive reason removing your online dating filters can help you find true love.
How to set up your online dating profile to attract the best partner.
Find out how to time your messages for maximum response rates and interaction.
Understand the biggest mistakes people make when online dating so you can avoid them.
And much more!

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The Love Tribe community is made up of I Do Podcast listeners and was created to help support you in making your relationship {even} better. We encourage you to share your success stories, tips and heartache. Although every relationship is DIFFERENT – be each other’s inspiration. We hope you join our group here!

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111: Conflict Happens - Learn How to Deal With It Sep 06, 2017

Dr. Bernard Golden, the founder of Anger Management Education in Chicago, has been a practicing psychologist for almost forty years. He is the author of Overcoming Destructive Anger: Strategies That Work, Unlock Your Creative Genius and Healthy Anger: How to help children and teens manage their anger.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn how you and your partner can manage your anger for a happier relationship.
Understand that unless you are the ultimate enlightened being, you will experience some form of anger in your life.
How to take a mental pause to scan your body and deal with anger appropriately.
Why keeping an anger log can help you manage knee-jerk reactions and unnecessary anger.
Using compassionate words with yourself and your partner to dissolve an angry situation.
Why the ability to apologize is a critical element in dealing with angry blowups.
And much more!

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Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/111

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110: Progress Over Perfection Aug 30, 2017

Darlene Lancer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and expert author on relationships and codependency. Shes counseled individuals and couples for 30 years and coaches internationally. Her books include Conquering Shame and Codependency, Codependency for Dummies, 10 Steps to Self-Esteem, How to Beat Perfectionism and many more.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How unrealistically high standards can hurt your relationship.
Why becoming aware of self-talk and beliefs is important in dealing with perfectionism.
Learn the type of perfectionist you or your partner are in order to improve the relationship.
How to work with your inner critic.
Learn how you or your partner can become a healthy perfectionist that does not damage the relationship.
Why challenging your beliefs can be a valuable exercise in improving your relationship.
And much more!

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Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/110

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109: Stop Disagreements From Turning Into Fights Aug 23, 2017

Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D., M.P.P. researches and writes about decision-making from the origins of life to everyday life. He has written over 1100 articles on practical decision-making for his Psychology Today blog: Ambigamy: Insights for the deeply romantic and deeply skeptical and has a book coming out with Columbia University Press this October: Neither Ghost Nor Machine, the emergence and nature of selves.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to avoid escalating a disagreement into a fight in your relationship.
Determining where the fight is coming from by asking, "Is it stemming from you, me or us?"
Mirroring your partner to help talk your way through a disagreement.
How going meta and thinking about how you are thinking can help resolve conflict in your relationship.
Why it's important to not become the 'judge' of the disagreement with your partner.
And much more!

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108: Is Facebook Damaging Your Relationship? Aug 16, 2017

Dr. Zack Carter is an assistant professor of communication at Taylor University. His teaching and research efforts are conducted through the lens of social psychology. His areas of expertise are marriage fidelity, relationship development/management, the self, nonverbal communication, persuasion, social influence, and social media. Specifically, Dr. Carter is passionate about helping married couples, and those looking to marry, avoid blind spots in their communication with the opposite sex, face-to-face, online, and through texting, that could devastate their marriage relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to monitor social media use for a healthy marriage or relationship.
Why online emotional infidelity can be just as damaging as an actual affair.
How 'carefronting', rather than confronting, your partner is a more productive way to problem solve.
Learn what Zach thinks about one-on-one friendships with the opposite sex when you are married or in a relationship.
Find out if you should create a joint Facebook account with your partner.
And much more!

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Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/108 Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah

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107: Rethinking Marriage Aug 09, 2017

Vicki Larson is an award-winning journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area and Susan Pease Gadoua is a licensed therapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area and author of "Contemplating Divorce, A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go" and "Stronger Day by Day: Reflections for Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce ." Together they wrote "The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels".

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the many interesting alternatives to traditional marriage.
Why it's important to be clear on what you want in your marriage or relationship.
Why matching your expectations with your partner's is a key to a successful marriage.
Open marriages and how they can be structured.
Creating a contract for your relationship in order to find success.
And much more!

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106: How Embracing Vulnerability Strengthens Our Relationships Aug 02, 2017

Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association and Senior Editor for the mental health website PsychAlive.org. She is the author of numerous articles and chapters and the co-author of several books including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion, Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships and most recently The Self under Siege. Dr. Firestone is international trainer and speaker on: couple relationships, parenting, suicide, and violence prevention. She expert in the areas of suicide and violence and was involved in clinical training and applied research with her father Dr. Robert Firestone.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How vulnerability will help your relationship by creating more intimacy.
Cultivating vulnerability in yourself and your partner.
Why it's important to ask for what you DO want rather than what you DON'T want.
How to get in touch with your real feelings underneath anger.
Creating an atmosphere of safety in your relationship to talk about feelings.
And much more!

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Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/106 Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah

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105: Dealing with Emotional Triggers and Thinking Separately Jul 26, 2017

Dr. Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist and blogger, and teaches in the Department of Counseling at Barry University. Shes a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and her work has appeared in Psych Central and Tiny Buddha. Her practice is fueled by her passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why commitment is the baseline and foundation of a relationship.
Why it's important to think separately from your partner in a relationship.
How to manage your own functioning and avoid trying to manage your partner.
Why we become emotionally triggered and how to deal with it.
How to take an objective approach to a triggered response.
Why it's important to not judge yourself for becoming triggered.
And much more!

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104: Seven Dimensions of Successful Relationships Jul 19, 2017

Gal Szekely is the founder of The Couples Center, a rapidly growing hub for relationship counseling and education in San Francisco area. He is an adjunct faculty at CIIS and JFK universities where he teaches couples counseling and an instructor in the Hakomi experiential therapy method. His work is especially effective since it integrates mindfulness and the wisdom of the body-mind connection. Gal and his wife, Liron, lead popular weekend premarital workshop for couples called Love Made Simple.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why commitment is the baseline and foundation of a relationship.
How intimacy can be created simply by putting your hand on your partners back and why this is so important.
Why individuality is an important component of a successful relationship.
How to create a win-win resolution to your relationship conflicts.
Actionable tips to create more passion in your relationship.
How to manage life together and work like a team.
Why growing together and becoming better people is so valuable to a relationship.
And much more!

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103: How Trauma Affects Our Relationships Jul 12, 2017

Kristen Holbrook is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Coquitlam, BC. Kristen offers both individual and couples counseling in her private practice. She has specialized training in the area of trauma and has been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). In addition to her private practice work, Kristen provides counseling to women who have experienced historical and domestic abuse in an agency setting.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How past trauma affects how we see ourselves and our partners.
Why trauma does not have to be a big thing. Trauma can have an impact whenever something exceeds are ability to cope with it.
How trauma can come from early childhood experiences and past relationships.
Why self-work is important to dealing with trauma in order to improve your relationship.
Why it's important that you come from a place of empathy if you're dealing with a partner who is addressing a traumatic experience.
And much more!

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102: Controlling the Emotional Freight Train Jul 05, 2017

Maureen Hosier is a licensed psychologist, specializing in the troubled dynamics of individuals in their romantic relationships and in their family and work place relationships. Maureen and her sister, Berta Hosier Conger, co-authored two books titled, You'll Do Anything for Her and You'll Do Anything for Him. They look at a common issue for many in relationship, both men and women, who give up themselves to make the relationship work. They have developed a framework for understanding the dynamics of individuals who find themselves stuck in an emotionally reactive and emotionally painful situation with their partner and who are frightened that they are destroying their relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How we are emotionally triggered and how to deal with an emotionally reactive position.
Why it's important to interrupt your emotional reactions.
Understanding that you cannot change the other person in your relationship.
Why both partners have to want to change who they are emotionally.
How to avoid the impossible situation of trying to take care of your partner.
And much more!

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101: Refresh, Reconnect and Recharge Your Marriage Jun 28, 2017

Zev Halpern is a licensed psychotherapist and marriage coach practicing from his office in the Metro DC Area. In addition, Zev also coaches couples virtually on line across the country and world. He is a TV show and podcast host, author and speaker with over 25 years of experience. With the divorce rate climbing, Zev Halpern has turned his attention to helping couples find mutual paths to marital fulfillment and family stability. His laid back, yet straight shooting approach is the perfect combination to help couples deal with the issues that have been driving them apart.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Key ingredients to creating a lasting marriage.
Why it's important to create novelty in your marriage.
How acting like a kid can be valuable for creating lasting love.
Why you sometimes must change yourself in order to change your relationship.
Why having difficult conversations is important for a strong marriage.
And much more!

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100: Young Love vs Mature Love Jun 22, 2017

John Amodeo PhD, MFT, has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over thirty-five years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the author of Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships. His other books include The Authentic Heart and Love & Betrayal. He is a former writer and contributing editor for Yoga Journal, and has conducted workshops and lectured internationally on relationships and couples therapy.

He has appeared as a featured guest on programs that included CNN, Donahue, and New Dimensions Radio and he is a popular blogger for Psychology Today. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to develop mature love in our life.
How to speak from the heart.
How to be authentic and practice authentic relating.
How to improve emotional awareness.
Best ways to begin mindfulness.
How nature, yoga and meditating can improve mindfulness.
How to get out of the young love mindset.

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99: Why Married Sex Is Better Sex Jun 14, 2017

Laura Doyle is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 16 languages and published in 27 countries. Over 50,000 women credit her with not only saving their relationships, but also showing them how to become desired, cherished and adored for life. She has appeared on CBS Evening News, Dateline NBC, The Today Show and The View. Articles about Laura have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The London Telegraph, and The New Yorker. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to have more and better sex in your relationship or marriage.
Why respect is a strong aphrodisiac.
How emotional safety can create more intimacy in your relationship.
The key to expressing your sexual desires.
How women can use men's 'hero gene' to get what they want in the relationship.
And much more!

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98: Turning Conflict Into Passion Jun 07, 2017

Thea & Duane Harvey are marriage and family therapists specializing in Imago Relationship Therapy. They have been married 10 years and have a thriving couples therapy practice in Santa Monica, California. They believe that novelty, pleasure and romance are the keys to creating a lasting joyous connection.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

Why success in your relationship can be measured by the number of difficult conversations you have.
The value of an organizational approach to communication in your marriage or relationship.
Three valuable tools to manage anxiety so it doesn't affect your relationship.
Learn how to not be controlled by your emotions.
And much more!

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97: Create More Intimacy In Your Relationship May 31, 2017

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Robert Jameson focuses on helping clients understand and overcome issues, such as anger, hurt, depression, anxiety, love, relationships, boundaries and limiting beliefs, to name a few. Mr. Jameson is also the author of Thoughts of Pomery, an entertaining book of pictures and thoughts that guides the reader to expand their perceptions of life and relationships with others, Dont Lose Weight Give It Away, which explores the emotional aspects of weight loss, and The Pocket Oasis, a fun and useful pocket-sized book that can be used as a tool to help center anyone during a hectic day.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Creating intimacy through trust.
How trust is established and destroyed.
How to use words of appreciation to create more intimacy in your relationship.
The importance of a 'house meeting' once a month.
How to get your partner to do what you want through loving communication.
And much more!

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96: Taking The Next Step In Your Relationship May 24, 2017

Dr. Jane Greer is a nationally renowned marriage and sex therapist, radio host of the Doctor on Call show, and creator of 'SHRINK WRAP'. Her book, What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship, is available nationwide.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

How to evaluate your relationship the right way.
The questions to ask before making a big step in your relationship like moving in together or becoming exclusive, ect...
Why it's important to make lists when moving in with your partner.
The signs that you should be taking the next step in advancing your relationship.
Why it's important that both individuals in a relationship feel their needs are being considered.
And much more!

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95: Don't Wait Around, Make the Change YOU Want May 17, 2017

Winifred Reilly is a marriage and family therapist, with a private practice in Berkeley, CA. In her thirty-five years of clinical practice she has treated hundreds of couples, many who were convinced they were headed for divorce. Winifred has been a guest lecturer on marriage and sexuality, and her writing has appeared on The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, xoJane and on her relationship advice blog, Speaking of Marriage.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

How to stop focusing on your partner's contribution to the relationship and start making the changes on your own.
Why working on your own destructive behaviors will help improve your relationship.
How you can take the lead and create positive change in your relationship.
Why talking to a therapist can create a safe space to help work through your relationship issues.
Why it's important not to wait around for your partner to create the change that you want to see and how you can do it yourself!
And much more!

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94: How Netflix Can Improve Your Relationship May 10, 2017

Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, is professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a licensed counselor and has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults, including couples and families.

Her research interests include the development of identity and intimate relationships including family relationships, romantic relationships and friendships. She has authored several books addressing relationships including Friends Forever: How Girls and Women Forge Lasting Relationships; Toxic Friendships: Knowing the Rules and Dealing with the Friends who Break Them; Mothers and Daughters: Living, Loving, and Learning over a Lifetime; and Sisters and Brothers for Life: Making Sense of Sibling Relationships in Adulthood. She also is a featured blogger for Psychology Today.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

Why it's important to develop rituals as a couple.
How to develop a unique relationship identity and why it's important.
How binging on Netflix can actually be a good thing for your relationship.
Learning to preserve your relationship's identity and that of your own.
And much more!

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93: Creating The Relationship Of Your Dreams May 03, 2017

Valerie Greene is a unique relationship mentor who helps women inspire their man to fulfill their deepest needs and desires. A highly successful alternative to relationship therapy, Valerie helps women and couples create a secure emotional connection--not just problem-solving or communication skills. Valerie has been coaching for over 12 years and holds numerous certifications in coaching, NLP, and emotional healing modalities.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

How to stop fighting and fall in love again.
Getting clarity on your feelings and relationship desires.
Why getting in touch with your feelings is key to a successful relationship.
How to realize your relationship dreams and create the changes needed to obtain them.
Creating the can-do attitude necessary to get in touch with your feelings.
And much more!

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92: Dividing Housework In A Modern Relationship Apr 26, 2017

Stephen Marche is the author of The Unmade Bed (2017), The Hunger of the Wolf (2015), Love and the Mess We’re In (2013), How Shakespeare Changed Everything (2012), Shining at the Bottom of the Sea (2007) and Raymond and Hannah (2005). He currently writes “A Thousand Words About Our Culture,” a monthly column for Esquire magazine, in addition to opinion pieces for The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, Salon.com, The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star. He received a doctorate in Early Modern Drama in 2005 from the University of Toronto.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

Gender norms and how they affect modern relationships.
Why housework is where gender politics comes to a head in our lives.
The conversation around biological and cultural mechanisms at play in gender roles and relationships.
The modern rise of marriage and the great transition culturally.
Why women are a driving force in global economics.
Why men are doing more housework than ever before.
And much more!

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91: Food, Sex and You Apr 12, 2017

Stacey Gorlicky is a registered Psychotherapist and author of the book "Food, Sex and You". She was also the former host of a live call in show "Mind Matters". Her areas of specialization are addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. As an Addictions Counselor, Stacey studied at Ontario's McMasters University (CCACCF). She also studied in Transformational Arts College, graduating with honors as a Certified Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

The similarities between our relationships with food and sex.
How to avoid 'emotional eating'.
Reaching out to your partner to help them in a non-threatening way.
Practicing self love and forgiveness.
How trauma in early life affects our current relationships.
And much more!

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90: Six Steps For More Love In Your Life Apr 05, 2017

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

The 6 step process to heal false beliefs and love yourself.
Why it's so important to ask, "How am I treating myself?"
How we can reduce self-judgement and show more self-compassion.
Why loving ourselves will help our relationship flourish.
How to take responsibility for your feelings.
And much more!

Dr. Margaret Paul holds a PhD in psychology, is a relationship expert, public speaker, consultant and artist. She has successfully worked with thousands and taught classes and seminars for over 48 years.

Dr. Paul is also a bestselling author, popular Huffington Post and MindBodyGreen writer and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process, and the related SelfQuest® self-healing software program - recommended by actress Lindsay Wagner and singer Alanis Morissette.

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89: How to Find A Quality Partner Mar 22, 2017

Marni Battista has a Masters in Education and is a Certified Life Coach by the International Coaching Federation. She is also a Master Practitioner at administering an Energy Assessment, “The D-Factor,” that helps clients pinpoint exactly why they are, or are not date-able, and what types of messages they are unconsciously broadcasting to others based on their thoughts, feelings, actions and attitudes. Marni is also trained as a Facilitator and Mentor Trainer by the Hoffman Institute, a world-renowned leader in personal development.

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

How to take responsibility for the bad relationships you continue to encounter.
Why 'Power Posing' is a valuable tool to help you find the right partner.
The importance of realizing we are most disappointed when our expectations don't meet our reality.
Focusing on the process and not on the outcome to get more out of your dating life.
How to practice listening to your intuition.
And much more!

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88: Avoiding The Relationship Comfort Zone Mar 15, 2017

Mirel Goldstein is an expert marriage therapist in New Jersey who has been successfully lecturing and writing about marriage, as well as helping couples reignite the spark in their relationships, for the past 15 years. Her popular blog can be found on her website goldsteintherapy.com. Her YouTube video called, "How to recognize dismissive attachment behaviors in yourself and others", has inspired thousands of couples to address attachment issues that may be getting in the way of deeper closeness in their relationships.

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:

How to balance emotional risk with emotional safety in a relationship.
Avoiding the long term relationship 'comfort zone' and keeping the passion in your relationship.
Why you can never fully know your partner and why that's a good thing.
Learning to be more vulnerable with your partner.
The importance of not holding your emotions inside.
And much more!

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87: What Straight Couples Can Learn From Gay Relationships Mar 08, 2017

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:

The importance of recognizing the gender expectations we project onto our partners.
How straight couples can learn from gay men's greater openness toward sexuality.
The key to arguing in a productive manner.
Working to become more empathetic toward your partner.
How looking at your partner as an 8-year-old child can improve your relationship.
Why it's important to work on what you personally want in your relationship.
And much more!

Dr. Greg Cason is best known as Dr. Greg from the Bravo series LA Shrinks. He appears regularly as a psychological expert on The Nancy Grace Show and has also appeared on a large variety of other TV programs. His expertise was also featured in documentaries such as The Butch Factor, The Adonis Factor and most recently, The Secret Tapes of the O.J. Case.

He writes the psychology column for Frontiers magazine and has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Advocate, People, and several others. Dr. Cason currently teaches at UCLA and is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and relationship issues.

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86: Building Loving Relationships 101 Mar 01, 2017

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:

What her students love about her 17-year old college course, Marriage 101.
How our life experiences affect how we love.
Learning to be less reactive and appreciate our partner more.
Why it can be valuable to have the difficult conversations with a therapist.
The importance of making time and space to look within ourselves.
And much more!

Dr. Alexandra Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University, and the author of Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want. She received her PhD in Counseling Psychology and a graduate certificate in Gender Studies from Northwestern University in 2001. In addition to teaching and training marriage and family therapy graduate students, Solomon teaches the internationally renowned undergraduate course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. Solomon is a frequent speaker and media commentator on relationship topics and you can visit her online at dralexandrasolomon.com.

Click here to for this episode's show notes page: Dr. Alexandra Solomon

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85: Give Yourself A Break Feb 22, 2017

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:

How to calm your partner's or your own fierce inner critic.
The tools to help your partner, or yourself, practice more self-compassion.
Why it's important to simply 'be with' your partner sometimes and not try to fix every situation.
The 3 steps to practicing more self-compassion.
How practicing more self-compassion can help your relationship.
And much more!

Kristy Arbon is the founder and CEO of HeartWorks Training LLC, a business set up to support women in their practice of mindfulness, self-compassion and shame resilience using the practices of mindful self-compassion, Internal Family Systems, Brene Brown's shame resilience model, Buddhist philosophy and exploration of archetypes.

Kristy is a qualified social worker, a certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and has completed Internal Family Systems Level 1 training. She is passionate about supporting women in taking care of themselves so that they can go out into the world and courageously do the important work they are called for.

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84: Raise Your Low Self-Esteem To Improve Your Relationship Feb 15, 2017

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:

How to deal with our own, or our partner's, insecure attachment style.
What to do if you or your partner has a low self-esteem.
How to work on changing your attachment style to a secure attachment.
Creating habits as a couple that will help the an insecure partner feel secure.
How to improve your self-esteem to make your relationship better.
And much more!

Amanda Carver is a psychotherapist who lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario. She has worked many years with adolescents and families struggling with trauma and mental health challenges. She works heavily from an attachment perspective, understanding how early relationships with our parents and other important people in our lives affects how we connect with people later in our lives. Amanda is a mother of two young children and a partner in a 13 year relationship. She now runs her own private practice.

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83: Stop Picking The Wrong Partner Feb 08, 2017

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:

How to get out of the cycle of habitually picking the wrong partner.
Where insecure attachment is formed and how to deal with it.
Why learning about yourself can help you find the right partner.
What to do if you or the person you are with has a low self esteem.
Why it's important to think of yourself as a 'gift' to whoever you are in a relationship with.
And much more!

Kristen Craren lives and works as a relationship therapist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her life's work has been devoted to learning about relationships and helping clients improve theirs. Kristen's clients consistently say they love coming to see her because she goes above and beyond to help them reach their goals.

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82: Invest In Your Relationship Feb 01, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why it’s important to know your value and that you are deserving of love.
The importance of trust and respect in relationships.
How the Myers Briggs assessment can help you if you are single or in a relationship.
Challenging what we are socialized to believe about relationships.
The importance of investing in yourself and your relationship and how to do it.
And much more!

Sandra Fischer is the creator of Relationship Reveal™: 64 Cards for discovery, skill-building, and growth, a new card game that gets to the heart of what matters in happy, healthy relationships. Using Relationship Reveal is an active, engaging way to explore fears and provides a language to allow for greater vulnerability. Sandra writes for businesses, creates fiction and consults specializing in communications, people development and optimizing organizational effectiveness.

With 25 years of experience working for companies including Microsoft, Amazon and AT&T, her experiences have been as unique and broad as managing the homepage for Amazon to developing an online marketing campaign for a literary novel launch.

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81: Communicating About Sex And Affection Jan 26, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Why you should not assume your partner wants affection.
The value of asking this about your relationship, "What would I ask for if I had no fear or judgement?".
How to communicate about sex in a relationship.
Changing the culture of sex negativity.
Treating your sexuality as a gift.
And much more!

Mike Domitrz is one of the leading experts for transforming our sexual culture to one being built on consent and respect. For over two decades, educators, military, families, colleges and individuals of all have sought out Mike and his impactful programs and speaking engagements. You may have seen him as the featured expert on Dateline NBC's "My Kid Would Never Do That." He is also the founder of the globally recognized "The DATE SAFE Project."

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80: Online Dating And Attracting The Right Partner Jan 19, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to set up an online dating profile that will attract the right kind of partner.
Why it's important to just 'observe' online profiles of potential matches and not 'create a story' of who that person is.
Why you cannot draw to you what you don't already have within.
Dating right after a breakup.
How to recognize the patterns of your failed relationships and fix them to create a successful relationship.
Exercises to discover the qualities that you truly want and need from a relationship partner.
And much more!

Lisa Copeland is a leading internationally recognized expert and dating coach for women over 50. She is also the author of The Winning Dating Formula For Women Over 50 on Amazon and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and The Huffington Post Women. Her website, FindAQualityMan.com was named One of the Top 5 Online Dating Service by The Examiner and One of the 10 Best Senior Dating Blogs by DatingAdvice.com. She hosts the weekly, You Can Find Love After 50 Show on Going Solo Network Radio.

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79: Save It For The Morning Jan 17, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The power dynamics involved in relationships.
Some of the most interesting findings Dr. Gordon has uncovered in her relationship research and how they can help you.
Why we stop seeing the good in a relationship and how to prevent this.
How sleep deprivation affects relationships and how to deal with a lack of sleep besides simply sleeping more.
How to focus on what you can do for your partner.
And much more!

Amie M. Gordon, PhD, is a social psychologist who researches romantic relationships. For over a decade, Dr. Gordon's work has helped shed light on the factors that help and harm romantic relationships. Currently she is working at the University of California, San Francisco where she is tackling questions about the role of sleep in relationships.

Dr. Gordon's work has been published in over a dozen research articles focused on relationship topics such as perspective-taking, gratitude, conflict, sacrifice, depression and sleep. She also writes the blog, Between You and Me, for Psychology Today and provides relationship advice via short podcasts for Mindsail, a personal growth app.

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78: Evolved To Love Jan 12, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The evolutionary processes that make us have empathy and love for others.
Social brain theory and what it means for relationships.
Tuning into your body to become more connected and improve your relationship.
Recognizing the nature of your experience to improve yourself and your relationship.
And much more!

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddhas Brain, Just One Thing and Mother Nurture.

He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, hes been an invited speaker at Oxford, Stanford, Harvard and other major universities, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS and NPR, and he offers the free Just One Thing newsletter with over 120,000 subscribers, plus the online Foundations of Well-Being program in positive neuroplasticity that anyone with financial need can do for free.

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77: Balancing Work, Kids And A Relationship Jan 10, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of creating ground rules for a working relationship.
Tools for couples who work together.
Separating areas of responsibility with your spouse.
Balancing work, kids and a relationship.
Managing your energy to help create a strong marriage or relationship.
And much more!

Malini Bhatia is Founder & CEO of Marriage.com, a community of experts that acts as your advisors by providing information and support for healthy, happy marriages.

Her passion for supporting people through the journey of building and sustaining positive, healthy relationships, combined with her business acumen, inspired the creation of Marriage.com.

She has past experience in the PR and communications industries and has worked with companies in the tech, healthcare and non-profit sectors. Malini is a postgraduate in international business management and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.

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76: Tools For A Happy Relationship Jan 05, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The top actionable tools for a happy relationship.
Understanding the unique ways to connect with your partner.
Valuable communication breakdown tools.
Getting on the same relationship team.
Dealing with when your expectations don't meet reality.
Taking responsibility for yourself in the relationship.
And much more!

Tripp and Alyson Lanier have both made it their mission to help individuals improve their relationships and lives. Tripp is the host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp which has been listened to millions of times by men all around the world and is an iTunes top 10 podcast in the Self Help category.

Alyson has spent the last 20 years training and educating herself in the psychology of attachment and relationships. She is a counselor, mentor, teacher, coach, old world midwife and mother. Her training and perspective helps men and women get out of their own way and create the amazing relationships, families and sex lives they truly want.

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75: Improve Yourself To Improve Your Relationship Jan 03, 2017

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to improve yourself individually to benefit your relationship.
Correcting a lack of balance in your life.
How to have trust in your relationship.
Tools to help find meaning in your life.
Why you can only be as healthy as the most unhealthy person in your relationship.
The value of talking in front of a therapist as a couple.
And much more!

Daryl Cioffi and Jennifer Weaver-Breitenbecher are licensed psychotherapists who own a private practice (Polaris Counseling & Consulting) in Rhode Island. They specialize in general mental health, relationships, life adjustments, and overall wellness.

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74: Let's Talk About Sex Dec 29, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with mismatched sexual desires in a relationship. (#1 reason couples struggle sexually in relationships)
Reducing sexual anxiety in oneself and in a relationship.
The importance of sexual knowledge.
Sex to reduce headaches and why you should 'Just Do It'.
Communication skills related to your sexual relationship.
And much more!

Dr. Diana Wiley is a licensed marriage and family therapist and board certified sex therapist. Dr. Wiley has been providing talk therapy to individuals and couples for more than thirty years with an emphasis on sexual issues and their effect on relationships.

People describe her as warm, knowledgeable, forthright and very caring. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of relationship therapy, particularly as a sex therapist.

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73: How To Make A Good Relationship Great Dec 27, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to make a good relationship great.
Why it's important to tell your partner why you love them.
How the depth of intimacy sets the good relationships apart from the great relationship.
How to create more depth of intimacy in a relationship.
Creating balance in your relationship.
And much more!

Charlie and Linda Bloom have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups and organizations since 1975.

They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute and the World Health Organization. They have offered seminars throughout the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Sweden, India, Brazil, and many other locations.

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72: How To Talk Politics Dec 22, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to talk about politics in a productive manner with friends, family and other relationships.
The tools to have a constructive political debate that will not end in shouting matches.
Navigating the tough conversations you might have with those of opposing political views.
Moving forward in a positive direction no matter what your political affiliation.
And much more!

Daniel Ellenberg, PhD is a seminar leader, licensed therapist, leadership coach and conversation adviser. He is a principal in Rewire Leadership and co-founder of Relationships That Work. He is a board member of the Wellspring Institute of Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom and is currently involved with two research projects: interpersonal courage in the workplace and the relationship between the traditional male role and emotional resilience.

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71: What's Yours Is Mine, And Mine Is Mine Dec 20, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Whether or not you should have separate or joint accounts with your partner.
The importance of communicating about your finances.
How to form the right financial plan for your relationship.
Financial infidelity and it's impact on relationships.
And much more!

Laurie Itkin is a financial advisor and wealth manager at Coastwise Capital Group, an award-winning boutique money management firm in La Jolla, California, where she serves clients throughout the country. Through her separate company, The Options Lady, she serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and provides analysis of the financial and tax impacts of proposed settlement options being considered by divorcing couples.

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70: 10 Signs You've Found The Right Partner Dec 15, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Loving your partner unconditionally.
The importance of respect in a relationship.
Creating boundaries for your relationship.
Considering what is best for 'us' and not 'I'.
Determining if your arguments are productive.
And much more!

Justin Stenstrom is a nationally acclaimed life coach, author, entrepreneur and speaker. He is the founder of EliteManMagazine.com and the host of the Elite Man Podcast and The Justin Stenstrom Show on iTunes. Once anxious, insecure, depressed and unhappy, Justin has overcome many of life's greatest obstacles and loves nothing more than helping others do the same!

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69: Why We Fight The Ones We Love Dec 13, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How conflict in a relationship manifests in different ways.
Why we fight in relationships and how to prevent it.
Creating a mission statement for your relationship.
Moving away from the fight or flight mindset.
The importance of naming your feelings.
And much more!

Erik Newton is a former family law attorney who describes himself as someone who has been through a thousand divorces and still believes in love. Erik has a unique, real-world comprehension of what makes one marriage thrive and another fall apart. Ultimately, his calling to help couples build healthy relationships superseded his legal career, and he is now podcasting and publishing an online magazine about relationships that you can find at www.together.guide

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68: Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Dec 08, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to be mindful and practice emotional intelligence in a relationship.
Tools to be present with your partner.
The importance of emotional intelligence for personal and relationship growth.
Tips and resources for meditation.
And much more!

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Debra Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a psychologist and author and has worked in private practice consulting on everything from panic to depression and parenting problems. For a number of years she worked as a couple therapist and university lecturer in marriage and relationships.

Prior to psychology, Dr. Campbell taught yoga and meditation, so mindfulness has always been a cornerstone of her work in mental health and couple relationship rehab. She was the Director of Hobsons Bay Yoga and Natural Health and Newport Yoga Centre for over a decade. Dr. Campbell's psychological research on couple relationship satisfaction, emotional intelligence and spirituality in mental health has been published in psychological journals in Australia and the USA.

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67: Treat Your Partner How They Want To Be Treated Dec 06, 2016

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How Darek's experience as a Navy Seal helped him write his new book.
Treat your spouse how they would like to be treated.
How we can become blind to the things that need to be done to help fix a relationship.
And much more!

In today's episode we are joined by Senior Chief Darek Laviolette US Navy SEAL (ret). Darek served 24 years of active duty, 9 combat deployments and received the Bronze Star with Valor. However, Darek's most proud work is helping men and women through rough spots in their marriages. His book A Seal to Heal Your Marriage helps with just that.

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66: Build A Deeper Relationship Dec 01, 2016

In today's episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Communication strategies for better communication with your partner.
Understanding your partner on a deeper level.
Accepting without judgement.
Communicating with your actions.
Practicing sincere awareness in your relationship.
And much more!

On today's episode we welcome Shawn Schweier to the show. Shawn is a personal development expert specializing in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He runs the largest active NLP community in Denver and is focused most on helping others create successful relationships.

He has been called the inner mind mentor and is a master at communicating, but he hasn't always been successful. Before he was in a place of loneliness and he had trouble communicating with others. This led him on a path of self-discovery. In uncovering himself he found the best version of him. He learned how to communicate in ways he didn't know were possible and this led to developing the most incredible relationships. Today he looks forward to business growth, travel, and finding the woman of his dreams.

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65: Own Your Neediness Nov 29, 2016

In today's episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How attachment styles affect relationships.
How to identify your attachment style.
How to deal with the anxious-avoidant downward spiral.
Tools to become more secure in your relationship.
How to own your neediness.
And much more!

On today's episode we welcome Kyle Benson. Kyle writes at the KyleBenson.net, where he uses science and life experiences to help those in troubled relationships get the love, respect and passion they dream of.

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64: Know Your Deal Killers Nov 24, 2016

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

Determining your relationship deal killers and why it's important for a successful relationship.
How to set boundaries and implement consequences if broken.
Why it's important to be clear on your values.
Determining the type of love you give and receive on the 'love scale'.
And much more!

David Essel is a business, relationship, and success coach, TV/Radio Host, author of 9 books and inspirational speaker. He has helped thousands of people from around the world achieve their greatest goals in every area of life from increasing their income to freedom from addictions, preparation for deep love, repairing relationships and more.

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63: Love and Money Nov 22, 2016

In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

Determining your money personality to help avoid relationship conflicts.
How to deal with a partner with a different money personality.
The 5 money personalities: Spender, Saver, Security Seeker, Flyer and Risk Taker.
How to make a budget that works for both partners.
And much more!

Scott and Bethany Palmer, The Money Couple, have dedicated their lives to helping others strengthen their relationships with the 5 Money Personalities. With 43 years of combined financial planning experience, they launched The Money Couple and are regulars on national TV and radio and speak internationally about love and money. Scott and Bethany enjoy an active lifestyle in Colorado with their two young sons, Cole and Cade.

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62: Understanding Your Relationship Boundaries Nov 17, 2016

In today's episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

How to determine your N.U.T.S.
How to cultivate self reliance for a healthy relationship.
Choosing your partner each morning to create more love.
How to avoid the cliche, "They are not the person I married."
And much more!

Join us as Steve Horsmon breaks down why it's important to hold onto your N.U.T.S (non-negotiable unalterable terms) both individually and within a relationship.

Steve is the founder of Goodguys2Greatmen.com, a company with the mission to educate, mentor and transform smart guys into confident, skilled and authentic men of purpose and passion.

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61: How to Save Your Relationship Featuring Dr. Julie Colwell Nov 15, 2016

If you're struggling in a relationship, don't waste another day without listening to today's podcast. With the help of Dr. Julie Colwell, we outline all of the steps to find out if your relationship or marriage is worth saving and how to fix it if you want to work it out.

In today's episode we discuss relationship topics that include:

How to know when relationship problems are fixable or not?
The telltale signs of a stuck relationship or marriage.
Methods to shift from conflict and suffering to connection and flow.
The relationship between emotions and our bodies.
How to shift from a reactive brain to an open-focus brain.
And much more!

Dr. Julia Colwell, a Psychologist, teacher, relationship expert and author of Relationship Ride and The Relationship Skills Workbook.

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60: What Should I Do After A Breakup? Nov 08, 2016

Breaking up is never easy and can take a huge emotional and physical toll on people. Today we talk with Chris Seiter who specializes in helping individuals decide if they should breakup, get back together with their ex or simply move on. Chris is the mastermind behind exboyfriendrecovery.com and exgirlfriendrecovery.com. Chris has been able to put thousands of couples back together through his knowledge and relationship guidance techniques. In today's episode we talk all things breaking up. We answer these questions and more in our discussion. What do you do after a breakup? How do you decide if you should give your relationship another shot and get back with your ex? How long should you wait after a breakup to try to get back with your ex? Are some relationships not worth trying to save? If you have experienced heartache or are thinking about breaking up with a significant other, consider listening to this episode today.

We are excited to announce the I Do Podcast Patreon campaign. Patreon is a website like Kickstarter or GoFundMe where you can support creatives! We started our page to help cover the costs of equipment, production and a babysitter to watch our one-year-old while we record! : ) When you contribute you will also get awesome exclusive benefits for our patrons. You can sign up to donate as little as $2 per month to support the podcast. Any little bit helps! Sign up to support the podcast today. I Do Podcast is also support by: Amazon.com If you shop on Amazon, you can use this link, and we will get a small percentage of everything you buy! Don't worry, this money is coming from Amazon, and you will not pay any extra, and you'll help us out along the way! Click the link here and it will automatically save on your computer for 30 days. After 30 days you can just click again and it will redo it for another 30! Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information ,but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don't like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast We don't like asking our listeners for handouts, so we aren't! The last two options won't cost you any money that you aren't already spending and you can support us on Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of morning Joe! If you haven't already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! - Chase and Sarah

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59: When the Past Affects Your Relationship Nov 03, 2016

Dr. David Richo explains why the way we were raised and how our past experiences affect our relationships. Dr. Richo gives relationship advice on how to deal with our past both individually and with your partner. You will lean the tools to examine your past and the past of your partner to improve your relationship or marriage.

Take note of the 5 A's - Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Affection and Allowing, and how they will help you work through your past and build a strong relationship or marriage.

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58: Make Love, Not Conflict Nov 01, 2016

Do you want more love and less conflict in your relationship? Learn how as we talk with psychotherapist and best-selling author, Jonathan Robinson. Listen to today's episode as Jonathan gives us the tools and practices to communicate well and create a strong relationship. Learn about the Acknowledgement Formula and how it can help you understand your partner better and improve your relationship. Find out how pausing during an argument can help you better resolve conflict in your relationship. We all want to feel understood and to have our feelings acknowledged in our relationships. Listen to today's episode to learn how to make this happen! Today's episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Get a free audio book by signing up for a FREE 30-day trial at www.audibletrial.com/idopodcast

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57: Fun Fall Dating Ideas For a Stronger Relationship Featuring Samantha Burns Oct 28, 2016

Join us as we talk with the Millennial Love Expert, Samantha Burns, about fun ideas for fall dates, and why dating your partner is so important for a healthy relationship. Samantha is a licensed counselor and dating coach who works with couples and individuals across the country to provide relationship, marriage and dating advice. Samantha has been featured as an expert contributor on sites such as Huffington Post, Women's Health, Brides, Elite Daily and on media such as Inside Edition, Today Show and more.

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56: Porn and Your Relationship with Dr. David Ley Oct 25, 2016

Dr. David Ley provides valuable insight and advice on how porn can positively and negatively affect a relationship. 90% of couples never talk about porn use in their relationships. Listen to find out the keys navigating porn use within a relationship.

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55: Are You Dating the Wrong Types of People? Learn More from Melissa Leger Oct 18, 2016

Melissa is the author of the upcoming book, Gumball Love. We talk about how to filter out the bad guys or girls in dating and relationships. We also cover how to know if the person you are dating is right for you and much more! Don't waste your time dating the wrong people over and over. Listen and learn from our interview with Melissa.

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54: Darya Haitoglou on 6 Tips to Enrich Your Relationship Oct 11, 2016

Join us as Darya Haitoglou shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Darya gives relationship advice on 6 Tips to Enrich Relationships in long-term marriage!

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53: We're Back! Oct 07, 2016

After a two year break, Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz are back - married and with a baby! Join us as we continue to share expert advice on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship.

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52: Fiona Fine on How To Put The Fun Back In Dating Oct 08, 2014

Join us as Fiona Fine shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Fiona gives relationship advice on how to put the fun back in dating!

As an Author, Speaker and Publisher, Fiona Fine is growing a movement for women (and the men who want to love them) to live and love on their terms. As the Editor-in-Chief of “Women Who Run It: Your Life - Your Love - Your Terms!” and the platform: “How To Put The Fun Back Into Dating”, she advocates for women who want to create their best life of love, work, passion, and... fun!

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51: Marina Margulis Explains 10 Signs You're Ready For Marriage Sep 18, 2014

Join us as Marina Margulis shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Marina gives relationship advice on 10 signs you're ready for marriage.

Marina is the founder and CEO of NY Socials. She is regarded as a top matchmaker and dating and relationship coach in New York City. She hold a professional Certified Match Maker certification from the Match Making Institute of America, as well as a Certified Professional Coach certification from Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching. Through New York Socials, Marina offers a suite of high end dating services for members of the club.

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50: Melinda Blau How to Make Your Spouse Listen When You Need to Talk Sep 10, 2014

Join us as Melinda Blau shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Melinda gives relationship advice on how to make your spouse listen when you need to talk.

Award-winning journalist Melinda Blau has been researching, writing and speaking about relationships and social trends for more than thirty years. Her latest book, Family Whispering is the fourth book in the popular Baby Whispering series. She answers readers' questions weekly at "Dear Family Whisperer" on Huffington Post. A featured guest expert on Oprah, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and numerous other national and local TV and radio broadcasts, Melinda's writing also has been honored by a wide variety of organizations including the American Psychological Association, the Children's Rights Council and the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

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49: Teagin Maddox on 3 Ways To Get Over Your Ex & Not Get Sucked Back In Sep 03, 2014

Join us as Teagin Maddox shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Teagin gives relationship advice on three ways to get over your ex and not get sucked back in.

As a graduate of The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, Teagin is a Certified Life Coach, achieving her training from one of the top coach training programs in the country. As a result, her intense approach is unique and skilled, targeting core issues quickly and with purpose.

She teaches dating and relationship safety and breakup programs that incorporate money success and start over strategies for women of all ages, delivering powerfully effective communication strategies that help women recognize, avoid, and recover from relationships and money patterns that don’t serve them well. She covers the issues of picking the right partner, personal empowerment, money success, and the art of creating personal, woman-centered businesses.

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48: Darlene Lancer on Breaking-Up: Should You Leave Or Can You Get the Change You Want? Aug 27, 2014

Join us as Darlene Lancer shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Darlene gives relationship advice on breaking up and whether you should leave or try to get the change you want.

Darlene Lancer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and expert on relationships and codependency. She’s the author of two books: Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You and two ebooks:10 Steps to Self-Esteem and How To Speak Your Mind - Become Assertive and Set Limits. Ms. Lancer has counseled individuals and couples for 25 years and coaches internationally. She’s a sought after speaker to national audiences on radio and to professional groups and institutions. Her articles appear in professional journals and many online mental health websites.

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47: Cynthia James Explains Why Men and Women Think So Differently Aug 20, 2014

Join us as Cynthia James shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Cynthia gives relationship advice on why men and women think so differently.

Cynthia James is a transformational specialist guiding people as they make changes for lasting healing in their lives. As a speaker, coach, performing artist and multiple award winning author of What Will Set You Free and Revealing Your Extraordinary Essence, Cynthia has coached and supported thousands of people worldwide into vibrant living. Her program,Advanced Awareness Coaching, offers depth, focus and results for high level business leaders. In 2014, Cynthia’s Extraordinary Living Project was selected to be a Commitment Maker by the Clinton Health Matters Initiative. She serves as minister in Special Ministries at Mile Hi Church in Denver, CO. Internationally, Cynthia creates and facilitates Inward Journey pilgrimage retreats. She has completed a Masters Degree in Consciousness Studies from Holmes Institute and Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. In June of this year, she and her husband of 15 years Carl Studna, created and co-hosted, Bridging the Gender Gap Teleseries, with the focus on developing trust and understanding between men and women in all areas of life. Cynthia is personally committed to utilizing creative expression as a vital and effective healing modality that will assist everyone in their own personal and professional growth

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46: Kaeli Conforti from Budget Travel on Budget-Friendly Romantic Getaways Aug 13, 2014

Join us as Kaeli Conforti from Budget Travel shares her expertise on budget-friendly romantic getaways.

Kaeli Conforti is the Digital Editor at Budget Travel. She is originally from Queens, New York, and grew up in Hawaii and Florida before moving back to the Big Apple in 2011 to pursue an Editorial Internship with Budget Travel. Soon after, the internship became a full-time job, and she has been writing, editing and traveling the world as much as possible ever since. Her writing has appeared on BudgetTravel.com as well as the websites for CNN Travel, Fox News Travel, NBC News Travel, Yahoo Travel, and Huffington Post Travel. Some of her favorite places on earth are Machu Picchu, Lake Como, Dublin, Paris; and the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota, a truly underrated-but-beautiful part of the country. She loves Aussie accents, experiencing new things, and making friends all over the world.

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45: Jennifer Chappell Marsh Explains How Couples Therapy Can Improve Your Sex Life Aug 06, 2014

Join us as Jennifer Chappell Marsh shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Jennifer gives relationship advice explaining how couples therapy can improve your sex life.

Jennifer Chappell Marsh is a happily married Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A native of Ohio who has lived in San Diego for over 10 years, Jennifer graduated from Ohio University and then completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2008. Since then, Jennifer has and continues to focus her skills specifically helping individuals and couples improve their relationships. Jennifer currently specializes in providing relationship therapy in her private practice. She has received advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and is in the process of her certification as an EFT therapist. Working primarily with couples (Couples, Marriage and Premarital Counseling), she frequently writes advice pieces for her website and has also been featured on various relationship sites including PsychCentral and YourTango.

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44: Natasha Burton on Keeping the Romance Alive During Wedding Planning Jul 30, 2014

Join us as Natasha Burton shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Natasha gives relationship advice on keeping the romance alive during wedding planning.

Natasha Burton is an author, freelance writer and editor whose work regularly appears in Maxim, Cosmopolitan.com, MSN and WomansDay.com, among other print and online outlets. The author of two relationship titles, 101 Quizzes for Couples and The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags, she's regularly called on as a dating expert by various media outlets around the world. She holds a Master's degree in creative non-fiction writing from the University of Southern California, where she formerly taught freshman composition, and lives in Santa Barbara, CA.

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43: Esther Boykin on Making Date Night Work For Your Relationship Jul 23, 2014

Join us as Esther Boykin shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Esther gives relationship advice on making date night work for your relationship.

Esther Boykin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship expert who is passionate about helping people build healthier and happier relationships. She believes that meaningful emotional connections start by knowing and loving yourself. She is co-founder of Group Therapy Associates, a mental health practice in Northern Virginia, and together with her business partner hosts a free monthly web series called Q & A with GTA where they answer viewer questions on life, love, and parenting. Esther is passionate about making mental health and personal growth accessible and offers couples and individuals a variety of ways to work with her to reach their goals including, traditional therapy, relationship classes and coaching services.

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42: Edward Callirgos Advises on Conflict in Marriage Jul 15, 2014

Join us as Edward Callirgos shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Edward gives relationship advice on conflict in marriage.

Edward Callirgos is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Edward is a graduate of the Arizona State University Marriage and Family Therapy Program. He is an adjunct instructor at Mesa Community College and a Clinical supervisor at an agency for mandated clients and families. Edward specializes in high conflict couples and families who are questioning divorce or uncertainty regarding their relationship. He lives in Arizona with his wife and 3 kids.

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41: Dr. Monica Mandell Explains How Ordinary Routines Can Bring You and Your Spouse Closer Jul 10, 2014

Join us as Dr. Monica Mandell shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Monica gives relationship advice on how ordinary routines can bring you and your spouse closer.

Monica Mandell has a Ph.D. in psychology and has been the director of client services for Selective Search, a national, upscale boutique matchmaking firm since 2007. Her experience working for Selective Search, along with her psychology background, has led her to become a noted relationship expert in the Northeast. She is a regular featured guest on the Philadelphia affiliate stations for FOX, CBS and ABC.

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40: Dr. Kate Roberts on The Three C's of Couplehood: Connection, Communication and Chemistry Jul 08, 2014

Join us as Dr. Kate Roberts shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Kate gives relationship advice on the three C's of couplehood: connection, communication and chemistry.

Dr. Kate Roberts is a child and family psychologist and coach, with over 25 years of experience. She is a well-known expert in the field of families, including parents, couples and child psychology, and has published a number of articles in professional journals. Dr. Kate has done over 60 interviews with newspapers and the local television news affiliates of ABC, NBC and CBS. Most recently she has been interviewed by Parenting magazine, Parents Magazine, Boston Metro, Working Mother magazine and Disney Family.com.

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39: Marc Zola Advises on Taming A Fight Jul 03, 2014

Join us as Marc Zola shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Marc gives relationship advice on taming a fight.

Marc Zola is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. The founder of Eugene Therapy, Marc specializes in treating anxiety, depression and relationship issues. He has a knack for identifying problematic patterns of thought and behavior that tend to keep clients stuck and considers himself a "directive" therapist who readily provides honest feedback to clients.

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38: Jami & Marla Keller on How To Avoid Conscious Uncoupling Jul 01, 2014

Join us as Jami & Marla Keller share their expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Jami & Marla give relationship advice on how to avoid conscious uncoupling.

Jami and Marla Keller are husband and wife and founders of Passion Provokers. Passion Provokers was created in 2011, after 24 years of working in the coaching field. They have refined their process so that 97% of clients get the healing necessary in order to have a conscious coupleship in 5-10 weeks. When they're not coaching, they're enjoying being "empty nesters" in beautiful Boise, Idaho.

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37: Wyatt Darling on The Language of A Healthy Relationship Jun 26, 2014

Join us as Wyatt Darling shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Wyatt gives relationship advice on the language of a healthy relationship.

Wyatt Darling is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles. He specializes in individual and couples therapy while also treating various sexual dysfunction and relationship concerns. He is an experienced clinician in the areas of LGBT issues, mood disorders, career aspirations and conflicting relationships. Wyatt’s goal is to guide people towards a better understanding of how to cope while dealing with challenging and painful barriers to finding success and establishing fulfilling relationships.

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36: Mort Fertel Talks About The Marriage Fitness System Jun 24, 2014

Join us as Mort Fertel shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Mort gives relationship advice from his Marriage Fitness System.

Mort Fertel is a world authority on the psychology of relationships and has an international reputation for saving marriages. In addition to working with couples, he teaches individuals how to single-handedly transform their marital situation.

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35: Morghan Leia Richardson: Divorce Attorney on How to Save Your Marriage Jun 19, 2014

Join us as Morghan Leia Richardson shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Morghan gives relationship advice on how to save your marriage by avoiding certain pitfalls.

Morghan Leia Richardson is a divorce attorney and mediator in New York City. She focuses on divorce and family law issues, such as Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights and Marital Property issues. Morghan received her law degree from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, and worked as an extern for Federal Magistrate Judge Louis Moore in the United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. She was also a Managing Editor for the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. She is licensed in Maryland, D.C. and New York. Morghan worked for national litigation firms before starting her Queens-based law practice. She juggles her job as an attorney with her other job as divorced mom of two preschool-aged boys. Her firm is Richardson Legal PLLC and she blogs at The Divorce Artist.

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34: Dr. Renée Peltz Dennison Explains Why Following Through With Household Chores is Everything! Jun 17, 2014

Join us as Dr. Renée Peltz Dennison shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Dennison gives relationship advice on why following through with household chores is everything!

Dr. Dennison is currently an assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Mary's College of Maryland. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Kenyon College, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona. Dr. Dennison is an active member in the National Council for Family Relations, the International Association for Relationship Research, the Society for Research on Adolescence, and the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood.

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33: Debra the “Dating Diva” Explains How Not To Be A Guys Next Dating Mistake Jun 12, 2014

Join us as Debra the “Dating Diva” shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Debra gives relationship advice on how not to be a guys next dating mistake.

Debra the “Dating Diva” is an LA-based dating coach and author of How to Be a Man Magnet. When she’s not charming the men of Los Angeles, she’s helping women navigate the crazy world of dating and giving men the inside scoop on what women really want. Through being single, enjoying relationships, conducting research on the dating and relationship opinions and outcomes of men and women all over the country, she’s heard it all and wants to share what she’s learned with us.

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32: Dr. Arthur Aron on The Science of Lasting Love Jun 10, 2014

Join us as Dr. Arthur Aron shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Art gives relationship advice on how doing new and exciting activities with your partner will improve your relationship.

Dr. Arthur Aron is a Research Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and currently a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley. He received his B.A. and M.A., UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. Social Psychology from the University of Toronto. His research centers on the self-expansion model of motivation cognition in personal relationships, including the neural underpinnings and real-world applications of the model to marriage, family, and intergroup relations.

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31: Ashley Davis Bush on Is Your Marriage Leaking? Jun 05, 2014

Join us as Ashley Davis Bush shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Ashley gives relationship advice on leaky marriages and how to fix them.

Ashley Davis Bush, LICSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in southern New Hampshire with over twenty years experience in the mental health field. She is also the author of four self-help books, including 75 Habits for a Happy Marriage. She is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and hosts a radio show on webtalkradio.net called “Embracing Change.” Ashley is happily married and has a blended family of five (mostly grown) children and five pets.

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30: Carmelia Ray Explains Three Things You Should Know About Dating A Divorced Person Jun 03, 2014

Join us as Carmelia Ray shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Carmelia gives relationship advice on dating a divorced person.

Carmelia Ray is an author, speaker, matchmaking and online dating Expert. She is a certified IDCA dating coach. Carmelia is the chief marketing officer at Instant Chemistry, a bio tech company based in Toronto focused on genetic matchmaking. Carmelia has been working in the dating industry for over twenty two years. She has personally interviewed over 60,000 singles and helped over 7,000 clients with their search to finding someone special. She is the author of the E-book, “Finding the One: an A-Z Guide to Attracting and Keeping Your Soul Mate”, and a conference host to iDate; the largest internet dating and social media conference worldwide. She currently writes for Inside Fitness magazine, Your Tango, Plenty of Fish, Lavalife, Dating Advice & several popular online publications. She is also the founder of her own blog www.datingloveandsextips.com.

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29: Gal Szekely on What Communication Style Are You? May 29, 2014

Join us as Gal Szekely shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Gal gives relationship advice on communication issues and the different communication styles.

Gal Szekely is the founder of The Couples Center, a rapidly growing hub for relationship counseling and education. Gal has a lifelong dedication to learning and growth and is trained in a range of effective couples counseling methods. He is an instructor in the Hakomi experiential therapy method and is part of the Hakomi California teaching staff. His work draws on years of meditation practice and a deep understating of the body-mind connection. Gal also holds a master's in Social Psychology from Tel-Aviv University in Israel.

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28: Sharon O’Hara on Sex Addictions and Your Relationship May 27, 2014

Join us as Sharon O’Hara shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Sharon gives relationship advice on sex addictions and your relationship.

Sharon O’Hara, M.A. is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 17 years of experience working with sex addicts/offenders and their families, spouses and partners. For the past ten years, Sharon has been providing specialized treatment for sexual addiction and sexual trauma in her private practice in San Pedro and Torrance and written a monthly Q & A column on Love & Sex for the addiction newspaper, Steps for Recovery.

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27: Blair Glaser Answers the Question: Do Relationships Really Need To Be A Lot Of Work? May 22, 2014

Join us as Blair Glaser shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Blair gives relationship advice on whether or not relationships really need to be a lot of work.

Blair Glaser is a writer, consultant, therapist and leadership mentor who assists in creating thriving teams and fixing broken ones. Blair's foundational experiences bring together a unique practice in which she has consulted with couples and individuals from all walks of life, as well as executives, managers, financial institutions and Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. She has been practicing her unique blend of therapy and coaching for 15 years and has ran groups and workshops since 1998.

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26: Richard Greenberg Explains Five Things Every Husband and Father Should Know May 20, 2014

Join us as Richard Greenberg shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Richard gives relationship advice on the five things every husband and father should know.

Richard Greenberg is a happily married father of four and the author of “Raising Children That Other People Like to be Around”. A native of Los Angeles, Richard graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1976. Shortly thereafter, he married his childhood sweetheart JoAnn, with whom he continues to happily parent their four children. Richard has always been an analytical sort and keen observer, so after more than thirty years working in the entertainment industry and studying the dynamics of his own family, Richard wrote Raising Children that Other People Like to Be Around. Richard’s book humorously and practically guides parents toward improved communication and a team focus by sharing his very male point of view and offering logical, common-sense guidelines for people creating their own families. You can read more of Richard’s parenting tips, tools, and triumphs on his blog, Common Sense Dad.

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25: Jasbina Ahluwalia Explains Five Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Relationship May 15, 2014

Join us as Jasbina Ahluwalia shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Jasbina gives relationship advice on five ways you might be sabotaging your relationship.

Jasbina Ahluwalia is an attorney turned entrepreneur, happily married, second-generation, Indian-American Dating and Relationship Coach, Matchmaker and Radio Show Host.

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24: Dr. Gail Gross on Why Doesn't My Spouse Want to Have Sex With Me? May 13, 2014

Join us as Dr. Gail Gross shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Gross gives relationship advice on why your spouse or partner doesn't want to have sex.

Dr. Gail Gross is a nationally recognized family and child development expert, author and educator. Her positive and integrative approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems.

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23: Jessica Nicklos on Getting Over the Fear of Online Dating May 08, 2014

Join us as Jessica Nicklos shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Jessica gives relationship advice on getting over the fear of online dating.

Jessica Nicklos is the Matchmaker & President of Better Half Matchmaking, a highly personalized, quality matchmaking service for relationship-ready singles in South Florida. Jessica comes to the industry with extensive background experience in psychology, social media, communications and online marketing. She has a strong passion for love and relationships and enjoys spending her time helping others write their own love stories. Jessica lives in Palm Beach County, Florida with her husband and their dog.

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22: Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway on Interfaith and Intercultural Wedding Ceremonies May 06, 2014

Join us as Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Rev. Laurie Sue gives relationship advice on interfaith and intercultural wedding ceremonies.

Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway is a widely recognized as an expert on interfaith, intercultural, and highly personalized nondenominational weddings. She also specializes in helping couples and families manage wedding conflicts and reduce wedding stress.

She is author of 13 books, and New York Magazine lists her as one of New York's top interfaith officiants. A journalist for 20 years prior to her ordination, she began her career as an advice columnist for a local newspaper and has been called upon to share her insights on love, relationships, soul mates and marriage ever since.

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21: Justin Bird Gives Relationship Tips on Whether or Not He's a Keeper May 03, 2014

Join us as Justin Bird shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Justin gives relationship advice on whether or not he's a keeper.

A native of Southern California, Justin Bird was an all-American baseball player in college before receiving his MBA from Chapman University. Single and dating, Justin’s lifelong habit of giving dating advice and being the go-to guy for both men and women with relationship questions led him to catch Patti's eye. This "guy's guy" has hobbies such as playing the acoustic guitar, fishing, exercising and listening to country music. His advice on the young, straight dating scene in California makes him a valuable asset to the Millionaire’s Club.

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20: Dr. Mary Jayne Rogers on Tips for Dating a Signle Parent May 01, 2014

Join us as Dr. Mary Jayne Rogers shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Mary Jayne gives relationship advice on dating a single parent.

Dr. Mary Jayne Rogers is an Exercise Physiologist specializing in whole-person wellness and fitness education and instruction. As an educator, Dr. Mary Jayne brings multi-dimensional wellness and fitness experiences along with a welcoming and genuine teaching style to inspire students and wellness enthusiasts of all ages. Dr. Rogers is the owner of Profound Wellness LLC. As a wellness authority, Dr. Mary Jayne provides expert commentary for radio, television, and publications such as Shape and SELF magazines and the Wall Street Journal.

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19: Adam Bornstein Advises Couples on Health and Fitness Apr 29, 2014

Join us as Adam Bornstein shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Adam gives relationship advice on health and fitness with your partner.

Adam Bornstein is a New York Times best-selling author, and an award-winning fitness and nutrition journalist and editor. Named "one of the most influential people in health", Bornstein is the CEO and founder of Born Fitness. Previously, he was the editorial director for LIVESTRONG.COM and the fitness editor for Men's Health magazine.

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18: Thea and Duane Harvey on What No One Tells You About Marriage Apr 26, 2014

Join us as Thea and Duane Harvey share their expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Thea and Duane give relationship advice on what no one tells you about marriage.

Thea and Duane are licensed marriage and family therapists. Thea is a certified kundalini yoga and meditation instructor and life coach. Duane is a certified Imago Relationship Therapist and hypnotherapist with 25 years of experience helping couples. Together they offer workshops titled Tantric Couples Conversation: Bridging Intimacy. Thea and Duane are married and live and work in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

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17: Monique Boyd Gives You Tips on Balancing Friendship with Courtship Apr 24, 2014

Join us as Monique Boyd shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Monique gives relationship advice on balancing friendship with courtship.

Monique Boyd is a Certified Relationship Coach and Matchmaker helping busy professionals find love and lasting relationships. She strives to help singles discover new ways of thinking, inspire them to pursue their dreams and help empower them to make better decisions in their lives. She is also a Certified Professional Astrologer and Spiritual Intuitive who uses these techniques to understand who you are on a soul level and matches you with like-minded singles accordingly.

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16: Dr. Robert Jameson on How to Confront a Cheating Spouse Apr 21, 2014

Join us as Dr. Robert Jameson shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Robert gives relationship advice on How to Confront a Cheating Spouse.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Robert C. Jameson focuses on helping clients understand and overcome issues, such as anger, hurt, depression, anxiety, love, relationships, boundaries and limiting beliefs, to name a few. During his years of private practice, Dr. Robert found it useful to give many of his clients "homework" in the form of handouts to support their work while in session. The Keys to Joy-Filled Living was born from his handout of tried and true exercises and techniques.

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15: Doug Zeigler on If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It! Apr 18, 2014

Join us as Doug Zeigler shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Doug gives relationship advice on why you shouldn't try to fix your wife when she's not broken.

Doug is a husband, a father of four, a tech and video game geek. He writes from the Good Men Project and the Huffington Post. In his rare spare moments, he enjoys good books and even better beers, exploring new things, places and food with his wife and Kentucky basketball. He also possesses a vast knowledge of 80's music that he hopes will pay off big at some random trivia night.

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14: Justin Kelly McClure Explains Why Acting Like A Kid Can Help Your Relationship Apr 16, 2014

Join us as Justin Kelly McClure shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Justin gives relationship advice on Why Acting Like A Kid Can Help Your Relationships.

Justin Kelly McClure is an author, comedian, certified health and nutrition coach and runs a website called OnlineDatingCritic.net. We love Justin's opinions on bios: The worth of someone is decided on the content they create, not what's announced in a biography.

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13: Marni Battista on 4 Ways to Make a Long Distance Realtionship Work Apr 14, 2014

Join us as Marni Battista shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Marni gives relationship advice on How to Make A Long Distance Relationship Work.

Marni Battista, founder of Dating with Dignity, has professional training in dating and relationship coaching, as well as training in the Core Energy Coaching Process from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. A certified Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Battista is also a Master Practitioner at administering an Energy Assessment—“The D-Factor”—which helps clients pinpoint exactly why they are or are not "date-able" and what types of messages they unconsciously broadcast to men based on their thoughts, feelings, actions and attitudes.

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12: Dr. Deborah Hecker on How to Divorce-Proof Your Relationship Apr 10, 2014

Join us as Dr. Deborah Hecker shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Dr. Hecker gives relationship advice on How to Divorce-Proof Your Relationship.

Deborah Hecker, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist with over 35 years of private practice experience. She received her Master’s Degree from Columbia University and her Ph.D. from The Union Institute. In addition, she is certified as a psychoanalyst and has extensive training in the following areas: addictions counseling, grief counseling, collaborative practice and mediation.

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11: Dr. Tina Tessina Explains How to Never Fight Again! Apr 07, 2014

Join us as Dr. Tina Tessina shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode Dr. Tina gives relationship advice on How to Never Fight Again. Below are some of guidelines she talks about in the interview.

Guidelines for Not Fighting

Don't Participate
Discuss Recurring Problems
Seek to Understand (Tell Me More!)
Solve if for the Two of You
Talk to Others

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10: Sandy Malone from TLC's 'Wedding Island' Advises on Your Destination Wedding Apr 03, 2014

Join us as Sandy Malone shares her expertise on destination weddings.

Sandy Malone is the star of TLC’s reality show “Wedding Island” and a regular blogger for The Huffington Post. She’s the owner of Weddings in Vieques, a successful Caribbean destination wedding planning company based on tiny Vieques Island, seven miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. She also owns Weddings in Culebra, Flowers in Vieques and Boutique in Vieques.

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9: Dr. Pepper Schwartz Explains The Secrets to A Happy, Long Term Relationship Apr 01, 2014

Join us as Dr. Pepper Schwartz shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship.

Dr. Pepper Schwartz is a sex and relationship expert and has written 16 books on the dating habits and sensuality of couples and singles. She earned a BA and MA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MA and PhD in Sociology from Yale University.

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8: Rachel Dack on Love At First Sight. Is It Real?! Mar 27, 2014

Join us as Rachel Dack shares her expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Rachel Dack is a licensed psychotherapist, nationally certified counselor and international best selling author who is passionate about helping others achieve positive well-being and partake in healthy, satisfying relationships with others. Rachel offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in her downtown Bethesda, Maryland office. Rachel also serves as a relationship coach for adults who are looking for love and would like support with dating, intimacy and relationship building.

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7: Damona Hoffman on Thinking Twice About Inter-Faith Marriage Mar 25, 2014

Join us as Damona Hoffman shares her expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Damona Hoffman is an LA based dating strategist with an international client base. Her prior career as a TV casting director gave her insight into the importance of personal branding which led her to meet her husband online in 2003. Since that time she’s used her unconventional dating strategy to help many singles meet their spouses online too. In 2013 she was tapped to create a series of live workshops with Match.com to help their users improve their online dating results which will be expanding into a nationwide initiative in Spring of 2014. Damona is also thrilled to be named as a finalist for iDate’s Best Dating Coach of 2014.

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6: Dr. Greg Cason of Bravo TV's LA Shrinks - 'How To Train Your Man' Mar 21, 2014

Join us as Dr. Greg Cason shares his expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Dr. Greg Cason is a licensed psychologist in Beverly Hills specializing in cognitive therapy with individuals and couples. He has his undergrad from UCLA, Masters from California State University and PhD from University of Houston.

Throughout his more than 15 years as a licensed psychologist in California, he has treated several hundreds of individuals and couples, exceeding the 10,000-hour mark doing therapy.

He writes a Q&A column for the LGBT community on ShoutOutHealth.com, has been featured on the Tyra Banks Show and Extra. You may also know Dr. Cason from the hit Bravo TV show, LA Shrinks.

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5: Kimberly Seltzer on Keeping It Fresh By Dating Your Partner Mar 19, 2014

Join us as Kimberly Seltzer shares her expertise on how feeling great on the inside and out leads to a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Kimberly Seltzer LCSW is an Image Expert, Therapist and Dating Coach based in Los Angeles. Kimberly is the owner of Elite Image Makeovers providing an inside out approach to helping her clients look and feel their best through her skills as a seasoned therapist and an image consultant

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4: Dr. Guy Winch: Is Success Causing Tension in Your Relationship? Mar 17, 2014

Join us as Dr. Guy Winch shares his expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, keynote speaker, and author whose books have already been translated into fourteen languages. His most recent book is Emotional First Aid: Practical Strategies for Treating Failure, Rejection, Guilt and Other Everyday Psychological Injuries (Hudson Street Press, 2013). The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem (Walker & Company) was published in January 2011.

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3: Christina Steinorth Powell on Becoming Financially Compatible With Your Partner Mar 14, 2014

Join us as Christina Steinorth Powell shares her expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Christina is the author of Cue Cards for Life: Thoughtful Tips for Better Relationships. She is a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice and a Board Certified Diplomate of professional counseling (IAMBCP). With an office in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, Christina holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and graduated in the top three of her class from the fully accredited Phillips Graduate Institute of California.

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2: Jonathon Aslay Explains How Long You Should Wait For Your Man Mar 14, 2014

Join us as Jonathon Aslay shares his expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Jonathon Aslay, of Understand Men Now, is a dating and relationship expert and defender and protector of woman’s hearts around the world. He has helped woman transform from attracting Mr. Wrong into finding Mr. Right.

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1: The Importance of Loving Yourself to Improve Your Relationship Mar 14, 2014

Join us as Dr. Margaret Paul shares her expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Dr. Margaret Paul is a bestselling author, popular Huffington Post writer and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process, and the related SelfQuest® self-healing software program - recommended by actress Lindsay Wagner and singer Alanis Morissette. She has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including Oprah.

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