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204: Rethinking Female Sexuality Jun 26, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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