If you and your partner want to improve your communication in 2024, here are 4 common sticking points that you willneed to overcome. January is a time of New Year resolutions, commitments to do better, and learning something new. Here are 4

121. Questions to ask yourself if you’re not sure your relationship is for you with Alexandra Schelling

Dec 19th, 2023 52m 6s

If you are wondering if you and your partner are compatible, or if you should break up, Alexandra has questions to consider to help you decide if you want to continue in your relationship. This podcast is for educational purposes only.

120. Compatiblity in Long Term Relationships

Dec 6th, 2023 6m 31s

If you are looking for a sustainable, long-term relationship, this is the episode for you. Dr. Gottman reviews how to find safety and security in a love relationship. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

119. Satisfaction in long term relationships with Dr. Jennifer Guttman

Nov 14th, 2023 52m 55s

118. Sleep and a Happy Relationship

Nov 1st, 2023 12m 13s

After being sleep-deprived, I was reminded about how important sleep is to a happy, healthy and harmonious relationship. At risk of sharing overly simplistic suggestions, in this podcast we are talking about the importance of good sleep hygien

117. Healing Mind Body Concerns with Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson

Oct 3rd, 2023 44m 54s

Tanner and Anne found themselves disconnected and hopeless as Tanner struggled with chronic pain. In this episode, they share how Tanner healed from his pain, and how their relationshiphealed too. Both Social Workers, Tanner and Anne share a u

116. Why is my partner defensive and how to change it

Sep 19th, 2023 18m 22s

Have you tried to raise an issue to your partner and rather than hear you, they whine, make excuses, or worse – they turn the issue on you?Maybe you are the person who responds in these ways, and you don’t know why you do this. In this podc

115. The Connection between Sexual Arousal and Imagination with Gina Gutierrez

Sep 9th, 2023 47m

If you want to reignite the spark in your sex life, and gain a practical tool to keep your sexual pilot light on, check out this episode with Gina Gutierrez.In this episode we discuss:- The link between imagination and arousal- Responsive vs

114. Avoid the Gottmans’ 4 Horsemen and Save your Relationship

Aug 22nd, 2023 15m 1s

Do you and your partner struggle to communicate? Have you ever experienced…- Things you thought were small issues turn into a blowout fight.- Your partner tells you they feel criticized. - You see your partner walk away in conflict and it

113. Being Intentionally Selfish with Naketa Ren Thigpen

Aug 8th, 2023 49m 58s

This authentic conversation about struggles, triumphs and the courage to be selfish with herself left me compelled to be more vulnerable and braver in so many areas of my life. If you are looking for a story about overcoming incredible odds to

112. 2 ways to improve emotional connection in your relationship

Jul 18th, 2023 10m 45s

Yesterday I sat down at the dinner table with my husband, and we ate in silence. We were both tired, it had been a long day, and I thought “what if this is what our relationship was like?”. I would probably feel lonely, disconnected, and bored.

111. Assess Your Instincts and Improve Your Relationship with Dr. Veronica Anderson

Jul 4th, 2023 58m 24s

The episode is a deep dive into how understanding your instincts (and your partners, too) can help you increase connection and reduce conflict in your relationship. In this episode we discuss:- Different types of instincts- Your spiritual

110. Healing through Connection with Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill

Jun 20th, 2023 54m 40s

If you and your partner have felt disconnected, are getting stuck on conflict, or just want to rekindle the spark in your relationship, this episode is for you. Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill cover how to use the Connection Codes framework to help

109. 6 Ways to Become a Better Listener

Jun 6th, 2023 14m 39s

After working as a couple’s therapist for the last 10+ years, I know that one of the hardest skills to master in a relationship is listening. And as a person, I too can be guilt of being a poor listener. Maybe I pick up my phone when someone is

108. Recovering from Stress with Dr. Doni Wilson

May 23rd, 2023 40m 21s

Discovery how stress can impact your relationship and how you can calm your stress. In this podcast we discuss the role of stress in the body, how to take care of yourself, and simple activities to promote stress recovery. Dr. Doni Wilson

107. How to Make Your Relationship Happier with Ricky Arenson

May 9th, 2023 53m 23s

If you aren’t feeling as loved, appreciated, or valued as you would like in your relationship this episode is for you. In this episode, Ricky talks about how to make people feel valued and happy, what it takes to feel more like a team, and wha

106. Creating Intimacy in Relationships with Alexandra Stockwell, M.D.

Apr 25th, 2023 53m 1s

If you and your partner are feeling more like roommates than lovers, and you want to reconnect, listen to this podcast. In this podcast, we discuss how to talk so that your partner wants to meet your needs, how to create uncompromising intima

105. How to handle jealousy in a relationship with Dr. Joli Hamilton

Apr 11th, 2023 53m 8s

Whether you are in a monogamous relationship or an open relationship, you might have struggled with jealousy at some point. If you are like many of us, this isn’t an emotion you have a lot of experience handling. Luckily, in this episode, Dr.

104. 3 Essential Skills for Managing Conflict

Mar 28th, 2023 16m 48s

Have you ever wished to be heard, that you felt safe to bring up difficult topics, or maybe you just wanted you and your partner to be good role models for your kids when it comes to how to fight?If you have, this episode is for you. In this

103. Breaking Intergenerational Cycles with Kara Hoppe

Mar 14th, 2023 45m 52s

Have you ever found yourself behaving in the same way as one of your parents? Or Maybe you find yourself acting as if you are back in your family home even though you are a grown adult who has created a life of their own?If you relate to eithe

102. How bids for connection can create a deeper relationship

Feb 28th, 2023 11m 46s

If you’ve ever felt like your relationship is lacking connection, you feel ignored, or your partner dismisses you, this podcast is for you. In this episode, we talk about what a bid for connection is, and how understanding them and turning towa

101. The Power of Healing in Groups with Tanya Cole-Lesnick

Feb 14th, 2023 49m 20s

If you’ve wondered if you're loveable, if there is something about you others wouldn’t like, or if you were vulnerable others wouldn’t like you, this episode is for you.In this episode:· Tanya shares how she overcame her limiting beliefs, an

100. What’s beneath the conflict with Figs O’Sullivan

Jan 31st, 2023 48m 29s

If you are struggling with conflict in your relationship Figs provide insight into how couples get into fights, and how come it’s hard to get out of the conflict.Topics covered in the podcast:- Couples conflict- Changing from a me vs. you t

99. New Parents & Partnership – Tips for Healthy a Relationship with Kara Hoppe

Jan 17th, 2023 53m 41s

Having a new bundle of joy is truly a delight for many, but it also comes with predicted and unexpected challenges. Between navigating feedings, sleep schedules, diaper changes and showering yourself, you are left to navigate the relationship w

98. Fondness and Admiration: Secrets to Emotionally Intimate Relationships

Jan 10th, 2023 11m 51s

Have you ever thought, I want to feel· Liked· Loved· Respected· Cherished· AppreciatedIf you answered yes, you are wanting to strengthen or maintain your relationship fondness and admiration system. In Gottman and Silver’s 1999 book The S