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How’s your relationship? That’s what we thought. You’re going to love Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships, the show where we uncover the thoughts and behaviors that are sabotaging your relationship… and what you can do about it. Jimmy and Rikki are passionate about sharing the ways that imperfect partners like you can shift unhealthy relational dynamics and create closeness. Drop your defenses and open your heart, eyes, and ears… we’re going to learn how to be the best partner we can be, together.

Jimmy Knowles


    • Apr 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES

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    The Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships podcast has been a game-changer for me. I stumbled upon it when I was feeling helpless and searching for relationship advice, and it did not disappoint. The hosts, Rikki and Jimmy, are easy to listen to and provide solid information that is accessible to everyone. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the references they use. They often mention books that can be easily found at local libraries, making it convenient for listeners to dive deeper into certain topics. Additionally, I love how they incorporate personal anecdotes and real-life examples into their discussions, which helps me relate to the content even more. Their insights have helped me understand myself and my partner better, leading to improvements in various aspects of my relationship.

    One aspect that I truly appreciate about this podcast is the range of topics they cover. From attachment theory to anxious/avoidant dynamics in relationships, Rikki and Jimmy provide comprehensive information that caters to different relationship issues. They bring a nonjudgmental awareness to these struggles and offer practical ways to cope and grow as individuals within a partnership. As someone who is constantly seeking self-improvement within my relationship, I find their advice invaluable.

    However, there are a few areas where this podcast could improve. Firstly, while they cover a wide range of topics related to relationships, it would be interesting to hear them delve into specific issues faced by couples dealing with ADHD in their relationship. It's an important topic that affects many individuals, so exploring how it impacts relationships could be beneficial for listeners dealing with similar challenges.

    Another aspect that some listeners may find bothersome is the occasional interruption by Rikki during Jimmy's input. While unintentional on her part, these interruptions can affect the flow of conversation and potentially overshadow important points made by Jimmy. It would be ideal if both hosts had equal opportunities to share their thoughts without interruptions.

    In conclusion, The Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking insightful and practical advice to improve their relationships. With a wide range of topics covered, relatable examples, and easy-to-understand information, Rikki and Jimmy provide a valuable resource for listeners. Despite some minor areas for improvement, the overall quality of this podcast is outstanding. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their relationship dynamics and gain a better understanding of themselves and their partners.



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    Latest episodes from Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships

    What you NEED to actually Forgive someone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 58:38


    In this episode we talk about when and how we should forgive other people.

    Are you in a Co-Dependent Relationship? Here's what to do.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 61:59


    Here are the signs of a co-dependent relationship and what to do.

    My partner doesn't care about Valentines Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 59:42


    What if your partner doesn't care about Valentines day?

    How to Heal after Betrayal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 80:04


    How to heal after large or small betrayals

    Can I meet my OWN Needs in a Relationship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 63:22


    In this episode we tackle the question of "Can I meet my own needs in a relationship?"

    Masters vs Disasters of Relationships. This is the difference!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 85:51


    In this episode we talk about everything we love about Dr. John and Julie Gottman's research and relationship advice.

    Help! I Lose Myself In Relationships!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 44:42


    In this episode we want to talk about why we lose ourselves in relationships and how to reconnect with ourselves again.

    How to Actually Validate Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 73:09


    In this episode we talk about how and when we should validate someone's feelings.

    What are Healthy vs Unhealthy Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 75:04


    In this episode we talk about what we believe are healthy vs unhealthy needs to have in a relationship.

    Break-Ups: Should I give them another chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 61:22


    In this episode we talk about how to navigate break-ups, specifically when you should give the relationship another chance or move on.

    How to STOP Fighting for GOOD!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 111:24


    How to Stop Fighting in your Relationship using these principles.

    What if I'm Dating or Married to a Narcissist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 49:42


    How can we navigate a relationship with a narcissist?

    Controversial Questions about Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 62:47


    Sleeping on the first date, infidelity, sharing vs separate bank accounts, sleeping in the same bed vs separate rooms, we talk about all things controversial in this episode.

    I'm Not Allowed to Feel Disrespected??

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 50:50


    Apparently, according to some experts, disrespect isn't even a feeling we are allowed to have! Rikki and Jimmy debate this theory in this episode.

    Avoid the Roommate Phase and Reignite the Spark!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 54:50


    How to avoid the dreaded roommate phase and reignite the spark in your relationship.

    My Partner isn't meeting MY NEEDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 59:26


    How long should we wait for our partner to meet our needs?

    Relationship Expert Dr. Sue Johnson reveals Secret to Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 63:53


    In this episode I got the honor to speak to one of my relational and attachment heroes Dr. Sue Johnson about everything we all want to know about how to stay connected to our partners.

    How to Create Safe Secure Love with Julie Menanno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 66:59


    In this episode we talk to one of our favorite counselors Julie Menanno about how to navigate conflict and create closeness and connection in our relationships. Grab her new book titled Secure Love, available wherever you buy books! =) https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Love-Create-Relationship-Lifetime/dp/B0C94WMTPS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7J51LQDFCMJB&keywords=secure+love+julie+menanno&qid=1706671966&sprefix=secure+love%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1 https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/?hl=en https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/

    Our Most Embarrassing Dating Stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 61:40


    Just in case you wanted to know how our dating life went haha!

    Interview with Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 43:18


    In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with relationship coach Jillian Turecki. She's been teaching people for 20 years how to cultivate a healthy relationship with ourselves and others. Her podcast Jillian on Love is filled with SO MANY amazing tips and tools for navigating everything that our relationships throw at us. Check out her Instagram page, her courses, and her podcast. https://www.jillianturecki.com/

    The secret to a Great Sex Life, an interview with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 63:38


    In this episode, we get the pleasure to talk to sex therapist Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy about all the aspects that make a mutually fulfilling sex life. Schedule a session or pick up her book Desire here https://drlaurenfogel.com/

    This is How your Marriage Ends, an interview with author Matthew Fray

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 85:03


    In this episode we get to interview the talented author Matthew Fray. We talk about mini breaks of trust, mental load, divorce, validation, consideration, etc and how it all plays a role in whether our Relationships succeed or not. Pick up his book at https://matthewfray.com/

    Don't Fall for THIS Bad Relationship Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 72:30


    In this episode we tackle all the bad relationship myths we've heard like "love hurts" or "Don't go to bed angry"...

    Do we need to Validate WRONG Feelings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 55:01


    How important is validating our partners feelings? And do I still need to validate their feelings if the reason they're having them is wrong?

    My Partner Turned into a Narcissist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 75:00


    Do you ever feel like after you moved in or after you got married your partner slowly but surely stopped doing all the nice things they used to do for you and has turned into a Narcissist?

    Relationships only WORK when BOTH are doing the WORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 59:29


    In this episode we talk about what it means to do the work to make a relationship work. =)

    "Relationships are elegantly SIMPLE". Our interview with expert Dr. Stan Tatkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 82:40


    We got the pleasure to interview Rikki's favorite author and relationship expert Dr. Stan Tatkin. We loved talking with him about how to function as a team and why it's so important to have a unified mindset if we ultimately want a safe secure partnership with someone. If you would like to connect with Dr. Tatkin or buy his new book this is the website! https://www.thepactinstitute.com/books

    THIS is why Anxious/Avoidant partners STRUGGLE together...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 85:17


    This is how to navigate Anxious Attachment and Avoidant attachment in our Relationships. How to navigate conflict through the anxious avoidant dance!

    How to Intentionally Love our Partners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 72:25


    Rikki and Jimmy go over what it would look like to Intentionally love your partner over a 48 hour period.

    What are Healthy Needs vs Unhealthy Needs in a Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 87:52


    In this episode Rikki and Jimmy break down what they believe to be essential Healthy needs in a Relationship as well as what examples of some unhealthy needs would be.

    HELP! My partner has a LOW/HIGH S*X Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 67:21


    If you and your partner have different "bedroom drives", this episode is for you! We go into our tips and tricks on how to navigate this very common dynamic in our Relationships. Hope it's as good for you as it was for us.

    Narcissistic Red Flags in your Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 70:21


    In this episode we talk about Narcissistic Red Flags and what to watch out for early in our Relationships so it doesn't cause so much distance and disconnection later on.

    Am I Allowed to Look at my Partners Phone? || How to Build Trust in your Relationship (Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 64:16


    In this episode we cover a variety of topics including whether our partners should have full access to our phones, how to build trust, and how mental illness plays a role in our Relationships

    How to anticipate HER NEEDS? || How to keep your Relationship from BOREDOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 60:42


    In this episode we cover all the questions you have submitted including How to anticipate each others needs, how to keep your relationship from getting boring, how to forgive yourself, and how to listen to your partner during conflict. Thanks so much for listening!

    How to Prevent FIGHTS in the first place! / Answering your TOP Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 64:32


    In this episode we cover LOTS of different questions from YOU about how to heal or grow your Relationship through tools such as conflict resolution (repair, apologizing, empathy, understanding, curiosity) or building intimacy and connection to prevent conflicts in the first place. Thank you so much for watching!

    How to FIX your Relationships!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 61:46


    In this episode we answer your most frequent questions on how to fix your relationships. We are passionate about giving you any and all tools and skills to build connection and intimacy and healthy communication together.

    How to Turn Conflict into Closeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 57:32


    "WHY DO WE FIGHT SO MUCH!?" Or maybe on the opposite side, we don't fight at all, but yet there is still a disconnection and distance felt in this relationship. In this episode Rikki and Jimmy talk about how we don't need to fear conflict, we just need to learn how we handle it. Because in the end, conflict usually makes or breaks our relationships and if we both want to, we can ABSOLUTELY turn conflict into closeness.

    Our Relationships were DOOMED until we realized THIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 51:18


    How's your relationship? That's what we thought. You're going to love Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships, the show where we uncover the thoughts and behaviors that are sabotaging your relationship… and what you can do about it. Jimmy and Rikki are passionate about sharing the ways that imperfect partners like you can shift unhealthy relational dynamics and create closeness. Drop your defenses and open your heart, eyes, and ears… we're going to learn how to be the best partner we can be, together. Buy Rikki's Books https://www.anxiousheartsguide.com/product/the-anxious-hearts-guide/ Subscribe to Jimmy's Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmyknowles1?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Subscribe to Rikki's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anxiousheartsguide/

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