Relationship Advice

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154: Learning to Forgive Jul 04, 2018

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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.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/154

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153: Dealing With An Addict You Love Jun 27, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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