The Decoding Couples Podcast: Unfiltered Relationship Advice & Marriage Tips

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E2: Disney Ruined My Relationships Sep 12, 2023

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Rachel and Stacey dive into the magical world of rom-coms, Disney movies and how that has set them up for relationship failure. From relationship expectations to sex and intimacy, Rachel and Stacey discuss different ways the make-believe of movies and tv shows have impacted their romantic relationships and how they show up with their partners. They answer DC community questions on adjusting to “real life” relationships and how to make sense of what real love looks like outside Lifetime movies.Rachel is in the hot seat for this episode's DC in the DMs where she gives her take on what relationship expectations are realistic or “Disney”.

E1: Blurred Lines: When the Professional Gets Personal Sep 12, 2023

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Rachel and Stacey share their experiences of how the lines blur between their professional roles as couples therapists and regular ol’ people when it comes to relationships and mental health struggles. Rachel discusses how being a professional “soul walker” in private practice impacts her marriage. Stacey shares her struggles with depression and anxiety as well as her experience sharing her medication journey with the Decoding Couples community on Instagram. This week Stacey is in the hot seat for DC in the DM’s where she's asked about relationship experiences that potentially “blur the lines” between kosher and break up worthy behavior.

The article referencing the Gottman’s stat https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-vs-resolving-conflict-relationships-blueprints-success/

The article referencing medication stat https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db419.htm

E33: Anxious & Avoidant Attachment in Relationships Sep 11, 2023

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This episode unpacks the dynamic between the most common attachment style pairing in relationships: Anxious & Avoidant.

Spoiler alert: This is the exact dynamic of our partnership!

We are diving into how each attachment style responds when faced with conflict, attraction, and intimacy. Plus we answer the BIG question: Can this type of relationship work in the long run?

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E32: "I Can't Forget What You Said..." Sep 04, 2023

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This episode is all about the things that are said to a partner(s) that indicate BIGGER issues going on individually or relationally. The things that we can’t seem to forget (or are burned in to our brains) usually mean there are...relationship issues, trust issues, attachment issues , unhealthy or abusive dynamics, resentment and so much more!

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E31: Postpartum Mental Health in Relationships Aug 28, 2023

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This week we are joined by Lorena Aynalem, LCSW, to break down mental health in pregnancy and postpartum. We talk about the impact of becoming parents on the relationship and practical relationship advice so all parties can be supported during this time!

Learn more about Lorena here:

ps://lorena.aynalem.com/⁠ ⁠

https://www.instagram.com/lorenaaynalem/⁠

Need more support? Check out these resources!

Postpartum Support International (PSI) ⁠https://www.postpartum.net/⁠

The postpartum partner by karen kleinman ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/56047/9781669858485⁠

The Postpartum Husband by karen kleinman https://bookshop.org/a/56047/97807388363

E30: How to Grieve a Relationship Aug 21, 2023

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Is it healthy to grieve a relationship while you’re still in it? Is there such a thing as “too much grief”? Do I need to grieve in order to fully heal from my past? We answer these relationship questions and give advice related to grieving your relationships!

E29: What We Wished We Talked About Before..... Aug 14, 2023

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Communication, kids and boundaries oh my! Here are the top things that we wish we had talked about before marriage, moving in together, joining finances, kids and generally just getting serious with a partner!

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E28: My Partner Struggles with ADHD Aug 07, 2023

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Does your partner have ADHD? Is your relationship impacted by ADHD? Do you struggle with how to support your partner? Lorena Aynalem, LCSW joins Rachel & Stacey from Decoding Couples to unpack the big and small ways neurodivergence, specifically ADHD, impacts everyone in the relationship and how to move forward and continue to thrive in the partnership.

Learn more about Lorena Aynalem here: https://lorena.aynalem.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lorenaaynalem/

Produced by: Joey "Q" Quenga

Mixed by: JTB Studios

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E27: Is It Love or Is It Trauma Bonding? Jul 31, 2023

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Have you ever thought this about your relationship or marriage: “Our highs are so high, but the lows are so low”

Have you ever wondered why you can’t get out of an unhealthy or toxic relationship pattern?

Then you need to listen to today’s episode about trauma bonding!

Loving You Is Hurting Me- by Dr Laura Copley’s

https://lauracopley.com/loving-you-is-hurting-me

In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts- by Gabor Mate

https://bookshop.org/a/56047/9781556438806

IG follow: @nicolesneurosciene

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E26: How Emotionally Immature Parents Impact Adult Relationships Jul 24, 2023

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Have you felt your parent was emotionally unavailable? Do you have trust issues with your parent(s)? Did the way your caregiver's raised you still impact you as an adult? If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, there's a good chance your adult relationships or marriage have been impacted! We break it down in this episode and give you relationship tips and advice for how to navigate through this!

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self Involved Parents by Lindsay C Gibson

https://bookshop.org/a/56047/9781626251700

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