Today's episode is all about how to improve communication with your significant other. One of the unfortunate effects of this pandemic is that too many people who were already feeling disconnected are now feeling even more isolated and disconne

62 New Book! More Than Words

Feb 2nd, 2022 22m 55s

I am celebrating today and I hope you will celebrate with me. This is a special show to me because yesterday my first book launched. More Than Words: The Science of Deepening Love and Connection in Any Relationship was released just in time for

61 Improve your Sleep with Katie Strickland

Jan 26th, 2022 30m 2s

A bad night of sleep has the power to wear down your defenses and leave you physically and emotionally drained during the day. That’s why, in this episode, you’ll learn from my colleague Dr. Katie Strickland about the Biopsychosocial model, how

Season 2 Trailer

Oct 13th, 2021 19m 48s

Welcome back to the show! In Season Two we want to capitalize on everything that we are learning at our new, broader wellness center, where we are working at the intersection of health, wellness and relationship life. We are going to be having

60 The Big Reveal

Feb 14th, 2020 57m 39s

We reveal the big project we've been working on for the past 6 months. Tune in to learn powerful new tips that relate to our expanded mission! “We want you to feel more present in your mind, in your body, and with the people that matter the mos

59 The Essential Skill You Need In Relationships

Sep 18th, 2019 59m 53s

“There are no simple solutions to our differences. You have to embrace that complexity.” – John Howard. Learn more about this episode of Ready Set Love at www.readysetlove.com/episode-59

58 How Therapy Works with John Howard

Aug 3rd, 2019 35m 11s

Find out how therapy works and the ingredients you'll need to make it successful. Learn why therapy is both a science and an art. “Therapy generally is more productive and more successful if the therapist is available for a real relationship wi

57 How to Be Around Extended Family

Jul 18th, 2019 34m 54s

Learn how to manage and be around your extended family members while maintaining a healthy connection with your partner. Visit relatives with ease! “One way to protect yourselves and also make it more fun, is to go into extended family situatio

56 Narcissism: What is it and How to Deal with It

Jul 4th, 2019 46m 25s

Tune in to learn what narcissism is, how to identify narcissistic traits & behaviors, and how to handle a narcisstic partner. “The typical narcissist presents like a jerk and therefore doesn’t elicit much empathy from others. But to a trained m

55 Being Vulnerable without Being Pathetic

Jun 20th, 2019 29m 43s

Tune in to learn how to be vulnerable with your partner in a way that won’t make you seem weak, overly needy, or pathetic to your partner. “We dismiss emotion too quickly, therefore we don’t take the time to savor the wisdom that’s embedded in

54 Mental & Emotional Health in Relationships

Jun 5th, 2019 1h 9m

John Howard talks about the ten most common mental health issues that impact relationships, the unique challenges of each, and how to overcome them. “Sometimes, there’s a legitimate reason why you don’t feel safe and secure in a relationship, b

53 Becoming vs Boundaries

May 22nd, 2019 26m 58s

Tune in to learn how to fully access the potential for individual and relationship growth that exists in every relationship while maintaining boundaries. “That’s the beauty and wisdom of relationships: we bring people into our lives and they ha

52 Uncensoring Therapist Uncensored

May 8th, 2019 1h 26m

John Howard talks to Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott, hosts of the Therapist Uncensored podcast. Tune in for an inside perspective on the hosts and their show. “When we feel threat or fear or feel like we’re being attacked, we actually tribalize an

51 Acceptance & Growth with Renée Trudeau

Apr 24th, 2019 53m 4s

Renée Trudeau and John Howard talk about how you can challenge your partner to grow without sending a message of judgment or non-acceptance. “What would it look like to cultivate an unwavering allegiance to yourself?” – Renée Trudeau Learn more

50 Positive Discipline

Apr 10th, 2019 1h 16m

John Howard and Lora Ferguson discuss a compassionate approach to parenting, Positive Discipline. Learn how to raise responsible kids with kindness! “It’s healthy to discuss emotions in the family structure. It’s healthy for the parents to shar

49 Self-Compassion with Pittman McGehee

Mar 27th, 2019 1h 6m

Dr. Pittman McGehee and John Howard discuss why self compassion is essential to mental and relationship health and how you can begin practicing it. “We think that we’re connected in our perfection, but really we’re connected in our imperfection

48 The Neuroscience of We

Mar 13th, 2019 1h 13m

Juliane Taylor-Shore and John Howard discuss how understanding your brain can lead to relationships that feel more safe, intimate and loving. “I’m not interested in helping people stop flipping their lids. I’m interested in helping them react t

47 Practicing Relationship Skills

Mar 6th, 2019 44m 48s

Dr. Stan Tatkin and John Howard discuss the importance of practicing relationship skills as the most effective means of improving your closest relationship. “Most everything we do is automatic and reflexive and informed by our memory. So if we

46 Getting Real with Terry Real

Feb 27th, 2019 40m 49s

Couples therapists Terry Real and John Howard discuss how the patriarchal power structure we live in is the primary seed of conflict in many relationships. “Falling in love is believing that this person is going to heal you or complete you. Rea

45 The Gottman Approach to Relationship Health

Feb 20th, 2019 1h

Join Gottman senior faculty member Dr. Vagdevi Meunier and John Howard to discuss the Gottman Method approach to relationship health and counseling. “It turns out that positivity in the form of fondness, admiration, compliments, turning towards

44 The Valentine's Day Episode

Feb 13th, 2019 38m 55s

Investing in relationship health is an ideal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. So enjoy these 4 tips to make your relationships more loving and fulfilling! “It’s not fair to get annoyed that our partner wants to see growth from us. It’s actuall

43 Treating Addiction in Relationship

Feb 6th, 2019 48m 3s

Addiction strains intimate relationships. In this episode, learn how to handle substance problems with experts Dr. Daniel Hochman and John Howard. “The idea with addiction is that you’re going to get to this state of bliss, at least temporarily

42 Attachment with Diane Poole Heller

Jan 30th, 2019 50m 25s

Educator and author Diane Poole Heller and John Howard discuss ways to apply attachment theory in your relationships for more fulfillment and intimacy. "As people heal their original insecure attachment injuries or disorganized attachment, they

41 The Why, How, What of Relationships

Jan 23rd, 2019 37m 27s

In this episode, you'll hear John's take on the Why, How, What of relationships, inspired by the framework laid out by Simon Sinek's book, Start with Why. “By really focusing on your why, you’re bringing attention to the core purpose of your pa

40 The Truth About Racism

Jan 16th, 2019 1h 7m

Tune in to better understand racism, dynamics between the majority culture and minority populations, and how to work toward minimizing the toxic effects of systemic and institutional racism. “What’s wrong with me wanting to maintain power? What