Podcasts about couples counseling

Guests, Rocky and Monica, discuss long-term marriage (35 years +) and navigating waning desire and grief/loss. Both guests have been married over 35 years, and struggle with being the sandwich generation and feeling very full taking care of their own children as well as elder parents. Jenni and Daniel discuss key aphrodisiacs for long-term relationships and how to let go of the social narrative that we can only connect when there is excitement. They offer creative ways to connect as we age and our genitals and sexual functioning may not work they way it used to; and how to connect in times of grief and/or exhaustion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When is the best time to start couples counseling? Does it mean your relationship is doomed if you start couples therapy early in the relationship? Host Paige Bond sits down with Alexandria Turnbow to discuss all of the above and demonstrate strategies for how to calm the mind to have more productive conversations in your partnerships.Alexandria also invites you to an upcoming workshop in Winter Park, FL titled 'The Art of Touch: Exploring Connection Beyond Expectations,' aimed at helping couples improve physical and emotional intimacy through safe and intentional touch practices.05:37 Understanding the Wellness-Based Model08:13 Proactive vs. Reactive Counseling13:31 Improving Communication and Connection 21:42 Calming Techniques for Stress Relief and Couples in Crisis25:48 The Power of Touch in Therapy29:21 Foundations of Healthy Relationships34:33 Proactive Mental Health Approaches39:21 Upcoming Workshop: The Art of TouchAlexandria is a licensed mental health counselor in Winter Park, FL and the founder of Mindful Perceptions. Her group practice has a wellness-based model of healing and offers individual therapy, couples counseling, KAP, psychedelic integration, and workshops! You can learn more via her website, Mindful Moments newsletter, and Instagram!Connect with Alexandria Turnbowhttps://linktr.ee/mindful_perceptions (This link includes links to our website, newsletter sign-up, Instagram, YouTube, Instagram, and consult booking.)Connect with Paige BondWebsite: https://paigebond.comWebsite: https://SweetLoveCounseling.com Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.Free Jealousy Workbook: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ Free People Pleasing Workbook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ Attachment Dynamics Workshop:⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.Intro music by Coma-Media on ⁠⁠pixabay.com⁠

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198  To make your relationship better, it's absolutely essential to BELIEVE it is possible to do so. That's why I love sharing about the changes my clients see when they work with me: it helps you believe you can also make your relationship better, too! But it's even more helpful and inspiring to hear directly from these women themselves. So here's Caroline! Get ready to feel so much hope and inspiration.When Caroline came to me for 1:1 coaching, she was struggling with feeling small and insecure in her relationship, unsure it could work, afraid to fully be herself, and frustrated at her own behavior. She kept having doubts that this relationship could last. But she really wanted it to work. And it has. The relationship is so strong now, and she feels  really free to be her full self in it. She is so much happier, feels really secure, connected, and in love and loved. She feels how much power she has to continue to make things great, and has seen her partner grow a lot, too, as she has focused on her own inner work and how she shows up in the relationship. What did it take for her to get here? Listen in as she shares many gold nuggets of wisdom, pieces from her coaching journey that made all the difference for her, and tips for other HSP women to make their marriages more secure, loving, and mutually supportive.You will also hear: What things were like for her before working with me (many of which are oh-so-common for HS women)More about what has changed for her and her partner since working with meSpecific details about the nervous system work and thought work that made so much difference for her.Why is it normal to fear that this work may not “work” How she started believing coaching with me would work–and why that made all the difference in the world What made it possible for her to be so good at implementing the coaching I gave her and applying the tools.Why “leading love” works, and how much power you have as a highly sensitive woman to change your relationship for the much betterHow her partner shifted himself as she did this work, and how much sway her inner work had in how wonderful the relationship is nowWhat has been the difference for her between listening to the podcast, and direct coaching support and how therapy and coaching have been different for herWhy the structure and process of coaching with me works and makes it easy to really DO what it takes to make your relationship greatWhy she wants to have a non-sensitive brain and why “equipping” it matters for love.And lots more!You'll come away from this episode with deep insight into what so much of what I've shared on this podcast looks like applied in the real life and relationships of an HSP woman, more confidence that you really have so much power to improve things in your marriage, and a deeper sense of hope and motivation that you, too, can have a much brighter future as you do this work yourself. SHOW NOTES:Learn more about Jungle Cacao Peru HERE, or follow on instagram @junglecacaoperuHop on Hannah's Email list hereCome coach with Hannah in her private 1:1 Marriage Coaching program, and get her deep, super individualized support to make your marriage more full of security, connection, love, and mutual support than ever. Get started by filling out this form.

Co-host Kim Kaplan transitions to Producer of the Year as Dr. Jenni and husband Daniel take off with season one of Sex and the Psyche. Daniel and Jenni are not just clinical sex therapists, they are married. They take listeners behind the scenes of sex and relationship therapy- diving deeper than just the mechanics of sex, but also exploring why we have and don't have sex. For years they process client cases, and now listeners get to hear those conversations to understand how we work as humans. Sex is the most vulnerable and naked place we go both physcially and emotionally. Daniel and Jenni explain how Season one will help listeners how to optimize their relationships and sex lives by understanding the psychological dynamics underneath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest, Liz, mid 40s female, asks about how to navigate a desire discrepancy with her husband, so it feels fulfilling versus filling a quota. Dr. Jenni and Daniel explain asynchronous arousal; and offer tips on how lower desire partners could be invited with more space and intention; while Daniel offers insight into the higher desire partner's thinking process. They offer a playbook on why desire discrepancy can be so polarizing for couples, with tactical solutions on how to understand and resolve it- to include moving your mindset from obligation sex to a gift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest, Kim Kaplan, Producer of SATP, asks her own listener question about what makes good sex. After after experiencing a surprising, spontaneous afternoon delight with her husband, Dr. Jenni and Daniel discuss the ingredients that make up good sex, how lingerie is so subjective, and XXX. Kim learns how her secret to success is not to take herself so seriously. Vulnerability is sexy! Daniel demonstrates how the higher desire partner functions and thinks; while Jenni offers insight into the lower desire partner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textShow Notes: Understanding Narcissism in RelationshipsHost: Jason Polk, Couples Therapist & Agency OwnerEpisode Overview: In this episode, Jason Polk explores the complex topic of narcissism and its impact on relationships. He breaks down what it means to be a narcissist, the origins of narcissistic behavior, and how these patterns affect both partners and families.Key Topics Covered:Jason's definition of narcissismQuote on shame and false empowerment in the development of narcissistic traitsHow narcissists respond to feedback and accountabilityThe emotional toll on partners of narcissists, including depression and loss of selfThe challenges and strategies of marriage counseling with a narcissistic partnerThe importance of leverage and motivation for change in therapyPractical advice for partners, including setting boundaries and reclaiming your voiceResources Mentioned:PDF on functional psychological boundaries Takeaways:Change is possible, but it requires motivation and structurePartners have more influence than they may realizeSometimes, the work is about reclaiming your own needs and sense of selfConnect with Jason Polk: For more support or to learn about therapy options, reach out to Jason and his team of RLT therapists.Jason's agencies: Colorado Relationship RecoveryReal Therapists Group (insurance-based practice)

Chelsea and Catherine get a Friends-with-Benefits followup and hear from a mother-daughter-duo who inspire stalkers. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea and Catherine get a Friends-with-Benefits followup and hear from a mother-daughter-duo who inspire stalkers. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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197 One of the reasons so many marriages and relationships are not as good as they could be, or are really quite painful, is that we tend to approach our relationships in instinctual ways. Since instinct often comes not from our inner wisdom (that intuition's role), but from our inner protective patterning and our cultural conditioning, following our instinct in our relationship can often slowly –or quickly– erode the love and closeness in it. The truth is that building and maintaining the best possible marriage with our partner entails a lot of things that are not instinctual—that are actually quite counterintuitive!We want to embrace these counter-instinctual ways–and don't worry, over time they eventually do become natural or instinctual to do. But to embrace them, you need to know what they are, of course! So today I am going to share 18 counter-instinctual approaches or understandings that HEAL and CONNECT and lead to truly a fulfilling relationship with your partner.You'll also hear about how I followed my instinct in my first marriage until I ran into the ground, what the difference is between instinct, intuition, and skill, and how when I say counter-instinctual  approaches I also mean cutting edge, and well, simply effective. Seeing as the way we have been doing relationships for the last 70 years or more is obviously not yielding the loving, secure, mutually corroborating, deeply connected marriages we really want as women,  tune in today and learn 18 of the counterintuitive things to understand and live out to make your marriage one you feel so RIGHT in, so at HOME in, and so much LOVE in.SHOW NOTES:Take the FREE QUIZ: What's Your Best Next Step To Improve Your Marriage?Join Hannah for private 1:1 Marriage Coaching, and get her deep, super individualized support to make your marriage more full of security, connection, love, and mutual support than ever. Get started by filling out this form.  SEE WHAT PAST CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH HANNAH HERE.See her on-demand relationship courses for HSPs here.ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) 

Sex and the Psyche is hosted by clinical sex therapists, Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz. Married with two children, Jenni and Daniel, take listeners behind the scenes on how they talk shop on a deeper level as they conceptualize the intersection of relationships, sex, and psychology. With over 16 years of helping couples and individuals enhance and optimize their sexual function, pleasure, and knowledge of human sexuality, Sex and the Psyche covers the issues that affect most everyone from desire discrepancy, erectile issues, painful sex, porn obsessions, premature and delayed ejaculation, and healing from affairs among many other topics. As a husband-wife team and co-directors of 'The Intimacy Institute for Sex and Relationship Therapy', Jenni and Daniel share their expertise from real life scenarios, bringing a unique angle to understanding relationships while offering listeners helpful communication skills through thoughtful and intelligent conversations designed to help connect the more complicated dots for manifesting a more satisfying and sustainable sex life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After examining the truthiness of the Trump birthday message to Epstein, Chapman and Voorhees have it out.  Why?  Because of Tom Hanks and a cabinet door, that's why.

EFT Talk: Your Guide to Emotionally Focused Therapy

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In this episode, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Aparna Mathur, Couples Therapist and Leadership Coach, about personal growth, adapting relationships, and effective couples counseling.00:00:31- What Influenced Aparna's Career Changes?Moved from sales (Times of India, Schindler) to leadership training and couples therapyDecisions shaped by personal enjoyment and a drive to respond to the call in her heart

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Are you attending NYCC this year? If so, come join us for a LIVE COMIC BOOK CROSSOVER SHOW on Friday, October 10th at 12:45 PM at Javits Center, Room 1C03. The panel will ft. Badr, along with the hosts of the Comic Couples Counseling, The Oblivion Bar, and Off-Panel podcasts, talking about the best comics of the year so far! In celebration of said upcoming panel, here's audio from the last time we were at NYCC. This episode was originally recorded live from New York Comic Con and released October 2023: Podcasting has never been more popular, and it especially reigns supreme in the world of comics. In this panel, hear from the hosts of some of the BEST comic podcasts in the industry (The Oblivion Bar, Comic Book Couples Counseling, and Rex Co Comics), and learn how they got their start, the comic creators and publishers they've worked with, and the best tips and tricks to start your own show!Watch the video version of this podcast: HereLINKS: Subscribe to The Short Box Podcast YouTube channel for video episodes!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Support the showREACH OUT!

195 This may be one of the most important episodes you will hear to make your marriage the one you want it to be. Especially if, like so many women, you wonder “Why should I be the one to do the work on our relationship?” Or you feel burdened or resentful that you seem to be alone in working on your marriage. Or if it just seems unfair that a lot of relationship advice is directed at women, when men have so much to learn when it comes to having a great relationship. If you're feeling that way, I get it. I've been there. AND it is making it HARDER to have the loving, connected, mutually supportive marriage you want with your spouse. In this episode, you'll hear why. And why this line of thinking is leading to an almost epidemic of women being unhappy in their marriages. What I want most is for you to feel deeply fulfilled in your relationship–and you want that too! So we've got to address this. Because trying to create deeper, better love from a sense of burden and resentment will never work. You didn't get married to just tolerate your relationship. You signed up for something way better than that. You want to truly enjoy your marriage. And like it or not, that means you WILL have to work for it, no matter how much your partner is also working on it. But it can be fun, even joyful. In fact, in this episode, I share how I work on my marriage every single day---with joy, passion, and feeling like it's a sacred honor that I GET to do–and how you can, too. Listen to this episode to move past the burden and resentment that comes from feeling like you have to do this work with no or very little help from your spouse, and so you can feel truly empowered to do what it takes to make your marriage what you want it to be.SHOW NOTES:Join Hannah for 4 months of private 1:1 Marriage Coaching, and get her deep, super individualized support to make your marriage more full of security, connection, love, and mutual support than ever. Get started by filling out this form. See her on-demand relationship courses for HSPs here.FREE QUIZ: How Much is High Sensitivity Impacting Your Relationship (and are you even highly sensitive)? You want to know. Because, high sensitivity has a major impact on intimate relationships – for better or worse. Take this 3 minute quiz to discover if you're highly sensitive and how deeply it's affecting you, and your happiness in your relationship. You will also get your next steps to making sure sensitivity works for your relationship, instead of against it.ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) 

Send us a textWhat happens when a police officer and a counselor not only share their professional expertise but also their marriage journey? In this candid, powerful conversation, Ashley and Dustin Wright bring a unique dual perspective to the challenges facing first responder marriages.Marriage requires resilience for everyone, but for those in law enforcement, the stakes are particularly high. "Resiliency in law enforcement is super important," explains Dustin, "because we're going to have troubles, struggles, and we need to bounce back pretty quickly." With divorce rates among first responders reaching a staggering 60-75%, the Wrights share practical strategies that have helped them navigate both professional pressures and relationship challenges.The conversation delves into several crucial aspects of relationship health: the importance of preparing emotionally before crises hit, distinguishing between having a safe partner and using them as an emotional dumping ground, and extending grace to partners who witness society's darkest moments. Ashley offers particularly valuable insights for first responder spouses: "We do not realize the amount of images, sounds, smells, things that they're taking in on a regular basis," she explains, highlighting why intentional communication and decompression time are essential.Perhaps most compelling is their discussion about supporting each other's growth journeys. When one partner embraces therapy or spiritual development, the other can misinterpret this as abandonment rather than opportunity. "How do we partner in that," Ashley asks, "rather than feeling insecure or putting the other person down?" Their answers provide a roadmap for couples facing similar challenges.Ready to strengthen your relationship while navigating the unique demands of first responder life? Listen now for insights that could transform your connection and build resilience that lasts through even the most challenging circumstances.Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

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The divide between men and women has never been more pronounced in our culture, especially when it comes to who bears responsibility for healing relationship wounds. Drawing from years of experience as a counselor and my own personal journey, I tackle the dangerous tendency to place blame solely on one gender while absolving the other.Most relationship discourse online falls into one of two extremes – either men need to do all the emotional work while women are already evolved, or women are manipulative while men are just logical beings responding to provocation. Both narratives miss the fundamental truth that healing requires mutual accountability. As someone who's witnessed countless therapy sessions where men and women voice remarkably similar complaints about their partners, I can attest that shadow work isn't gender-specific.What makes someone truly attractive goes beyond physical appearance or social status – it's their commitment to self-awareness, their ability to own their past without blaming others, and their courage to remain open despite previous hurts. This balance of strength and vulnerability creates a magnetic presence that transcends conventional attractiveness. The "Holy Trinity," as I playfully call it, is emotional maturity, a good heart, and yes – physical attraction matters too.My personal battle with chronic pain following botched surgeries has taught me that making excuses never empowers us – only taking action does. The same principle applies to our relationships. We can't control how others show up, but we can control our own healing journey. When both partners commit to doing 100% of their own work rather than a transactional 50/50 split, relationships transform from battlegrounds into sacred spaces of growth.Are you ready to move beyond blame and into the challenging but rewarding space of mutual healing? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message, and let's start building relationships where we rise together rather than tear each other down.Head over to https://tangem.com/en/ and use code "feedthesoul" for a large discount on your first Crypto Cold Wallet and start investing in your financial future today.Use code feedthesoul at https://seoulandsoil.com/ for a discount on the best handcrafted, no BS skincare products in the USA. Support the showWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Send us a textAfter a summer hiatus, Jerry & Kristy are back, talking about the curiosities -- or lack of curiosities -- we have about our partners. How does this affect intimacy? Long-term relationship habits can work to erode spontaneity, a sense of discovery and wonder and all the good stuff that was there in the beginning. Can curiosity be restored??? YES, and at any point in the life span of your relationship.

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194 Today we are shining light on an almost funny thing that goes on deep under the surface in us women, which  can really cause rifts, pain, and unnecessary suffering in our marriages to men: What I am calling Reverse Sexism in relationships. What is that, you may wonder? Tune in to find out. You will hear many examples of it, both how it has shown up in me personally, and my clients, too. You'll hear why it costs us so much, and why it happens at all, how to find it in yourself, and how to stop it from creating ever-widening rifts in your own relationship.As usual, this reverse sexism issue is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to address it – if you want the best relationship you can have with your man.  So get ready to put on your compassionate curiosity glasses and take a good (but humorous) look at yourself. Dig in.SHOW NOTES: FREE QUIZ: How Much is High Sensitivity Impacting Your Relationship (and are you even highly sensitive)? You want to know. Because, high sensitivity has a major impact on intimate relationships – for better or worse. Take this 3 minute quiz to discover if you're highly sensitive and how deeply it's affecting you, and your happiness in your relationship. You will also get your next steps to making sure sensitivity works for your relationship, instead of against it.Join Hannah for 4 months of private 1:1 Marriage Coaching, and get her deep, super individualized support to make your marriage more full of security, connection, love, and mutual support than ever. Get started by filling out this form. See her on-demand relationship courses for HSPs here.ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE.

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If sex feels awkward, distant, pressured, or just off in your marriage — you're not alone. In fact, over 50% of married couples say they're dissatisfied with their sex life… and many haven't talked about it in over a year.Not because they don't care.Not because there's something wrong with them.But because sex often carries a lifetime of silence, shame, and confusion.That's why this episode exists.In this kickoff to the Let's Talk About Sex in Marriage series, I'm inviting you into a conversation that's been missing for too long — one that helps you explore your desires, your fears, and your longing for more meaningful connection.We'll talk about:Why sexual disconnection is so common — even in loving marriagesHow emotional safety is the foundation of intimacyWhat it looks like to gently start this conversation with your spouseWhy sex isn't just physical — it's emotional, spiritual, and relationalThis isn't about fixing you or your marriage with a 3-step formula.It's about healing.It's about honesty.It's about reclaiming intimacy that feels true, nourishing, and safe.

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This episode was recorded at Heroes Con 2025! Brad & Lisa Gullickson, hosts of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, found time away from the busy convention floor to join me to talk about their first time experiencing Heroes Con. We discussed everything from the people we met, the art and merch we saw, the comics we found, white whale interviews, married couples in comics, building and finding community, and our favorite places to eat in Charlotte.LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HereTake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!

191 Vulnerability is the secret magic sauce that makes for the best, most connecting communication in your relationship– and today you are going to learn all about it!You'll hear:What vulnerability actually isWhy it is so magic in relationshipspecific examples of what communicating vulnerably looks like, along with when to lean into using it, Why you may not be being vulnerable when you most need to beWhat that costs you and your relationship And, of course, what it takes to truly BE vulnerable in your communications, including the most foundational ingredient to harness  the beautiful power of vulnerability.The truth is, despite the great heart-opening power of vulnerability to create that deep close loving intimacy you want, it doesn't come that naturally to many of us as HSPs. So tune in now to hear how to make it easier and more natural, so you can reap the huge benefits you will feel in your marriage when you communicate in a more vulnerable way. SHOW NOTES:Learn all about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being Course; The Root Of A Better Relationship  here. Doors close June 22nd, 2025 .ENJOYING THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE.

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!If you believe that mismatched libidos are destroying your relationship, you're not alone—but you're also not seeing the full picture. What if everything you've been told about "high desire vs. low desire" partners is completely wrong? In this explosive episode of Sex Reimagined, somatic sex therapist Susan Morgan Taylor reveals the real culprits behind fading desire and introduces her revolutionary "Pleasure Keys" process that's helping couples worldwide reignite passion—no matter how long they've been together.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhy the "high libido vs. low libido" narrative is damaging your relationshipThe three root causes of desire discrepancy that no one talks aboutHow mismatched sex drives are actually a skills problem, not a fundamental incompatibilityThe critical difference between direct and indirect pleasure seeekingThe game-changing distinction between expressing desire vs. making requestsHow to create safety for sharing fantasies without pressureNegotiation techniques that turn "no" into enthusiastic "yes"CLICK HERE FOR LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEAWAKENING THE GODDESS IN CRETE! Leah & Willow want to take you on an all-woman's tantric pilgrimage to Greece Oct 5-12, 2025! Join us for a trip of lifetime. LAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20. KING & QUEEN OF HEARTS. Leah & Willow's King & Queen of Hearts Intimacy Toolkit is on sale. 10% off Coupon: KINGANDQUEEN10.Support the show SxR Website Dr. Willow's Website Leah's Website

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189  (This episode goes hand in hand with episode 190) Being a highly sensitive person obviously means we are more sensitive than others. This has real ramifications in our love lives— both wonderful and challenging.  Listen in to this VERY revised (almost totally new) version of an older topic, where you will learn that, luckily, you can support your sensitive self in ways that amplify the best parts of your sensitivity, and make the challenges of it so much easier.   . . .and how this will involve caretaking your sensitive Mind Body Heart System, (starting with your nervous system) MORE deeply and consistently than non-HSPs (like it or not!).In other words, even if you resist the idea, the truth is, in order to have an intimate relationship (and life) that feels deeply satisfying, nourishing, and fulfilling as an HSP, you need to attend more to your emotional well-being and nervous system regulation than non-HSPs.  In this episode you will hear my own story around this, and how, as I've accepted this, and learned how to caretake my sensitive nervous system (and sensitive mind, body, heart, and emotions), I've fallen in love with doing it. AND how doing so changed EVERYTHING for the better forever in my love life.This can be true for you, too. You'll also learn:why love and marriage can be so hard as HSP without truly caretaking your sensitive system in the right wayswhy accepting your higher need for emotional caretaking can be difficult, and why it's more than worth it to do sothe 4 simple but essential foundational steps to get started with right away to be able to truly caretake your sensitive systemAnd the best way to truly regulate the most foundational aspect of your emotional well-being (your nervous system) so you can always be able to guide yourself back to that calm, steady, connected-to-your-heart-and-wisdom place from which you'll best relate to your significant other in ways that lead to the deepest connection, love, and collaboration, and the most fulfilling intimacy. Without this emotional tending, the kind of relationship you most want – full of love, lightheartedness, attraction, effective and connecting communication, and mutual supportiveness – is likely to remain elusive.But with it? You set the stage for what can feel like magic to  happen in your relationship. Dive in to begin.SHOW NOTES:Take the Dysregulation quiz in the next episode (190) via podcast (it's live!), or here in written format.Learn all about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being Course; The Root Of A Better Relationship  here. Doors close June 22nd, 2025 .ENJOYING THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE.

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Chelsea and Catherine do couples counseling with a wife whose husband has “penis fingers”. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea and Catherine do couples counseling with a wife whose husband has “penis fingers”. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textSteve Bisson welcomes Cyndi Doyle, licensed professional counselor, retired police spouse, and founder of Code for Couples, to discuss the unique challenges faced by first responder relationships and strategies for building resilience.• Meeting Cyndi Doyle - licensed professional counselor specializing in first responder relationships for over 20 years• Understanding the "married but single" phenomenon that many first responder spouses experience• Recognizing grief in relationships when expectations don't match reality• How hypervigilance affects communication and connection at home• The importance of perspective-taking to reduce resentment• Standing in your partner's shoes to understand their experience• Changing the narrative we tell ourselves about our relationships• Finding gratitude amid the challenges of first responder life• How unspoken traumas create both protection and distance• Learning to listen rather than just hear your partnerFind Cyndi Doyle at code4couples.comOn social media @code4couplesGet her book "Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship" at any online retailer.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

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There are few questions more terrifying, more soul-shaking, or more likely to keep you awake at 3 a.m. than this one: How to know when your marriage is over? I mean… whew. Just saying that out loud makes my stomach flip. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I've walked this path with many people, and in this episode of the Love, Happiness & Success podcast, I'll help you walk through it too—with clarity, compassion, and courage. Today we're unpacking the hidden signs, hard truths, and hopeful possibilities around one of life's biggest crossroads. We'll talk about the difference between a rough patch and a dead end, what to do if your partner won't engage, and how to get the real support you need to move forward confidently—whether that means healing your relationship or letting it go. Timestamps: 00:00 – Is It Over? The Emotional Toll of Not Knowing 02:47 – When Your Relationship Lives in the Gray Zone 10:40 – Why "Couples Counseling" Often Doesn't Work—and What Does 31:02 – What Is Discernment Coaching, and How Can It Help? 49:41 – Free Resources + Your Next Right Step I've put together a free resource that might help you take the next step: my How Healthy Is Your Relationship? Quiz. It's a quick and insightful tool that can help you see where things are strong, where they're struggling, and what might be possible. You'll also get a custom report with suggestions you can actually use. You can find the quiz right here on my website. If you're ready to talk to someone about your relationship — whether you're hoping to repair it or just looking for clarity — my team and I are here. You can book a free consultation call and we'll help you find the right next step, whether that's discernment coaching, relationship therapy, or support just for you. And hey — I'd love to stay connected. You can find me on Instagram and YouTube where I'm always sharing tips, tools, and a little bit of love to help you create the life and relationships you deserve. Xoxo Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.growingself.com P.S. Know someone who's going through this exact same thing? Maybe they're stuck in the gray zone too, or quietly suffering through something they haven't told anyone about. Please send this their way. You never know — sharing this episode might be the first step toward their healing.  

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Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.90% of Marriages Fail!In this episode of The 'NEW' Marriage (Ep266), we discuss the shocking statistic that 90% of marriages fail and explore the key factors contributing to relationship breakdowns. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, strengthen your marriage, and build a lasting, healthy partnership.

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In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Sarah sits down with crowd favorites Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to discuss how trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss affect relationships. From self-blame to communication breakdown, this honest conversation explores navigating this incredibly difficult journey and having hard conversations with yourself and your partner. Erin and Stephen are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education—Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master's degree in counseling psychology—and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids.Connect with Erin and Stephen!Instagram: @couples.counseling.for.parentsWebsite: couplescounselingforparents.com/Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!

Couples Counseling with Chelsea has never been this blessed: A 20-something worries she’s in for heartbreak when she falls for a polyamorous, married Rabbi. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couples Counseling with Chelsea has never been this blessed: A 20-something worries she’s in for heartbreak when she falls for a polyamorous, married Rabbi. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Couples Counseling with Chelsea, a husband and wife call in to deal with a passive aggressive sister-in-law. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Couples Counseling with Chelsea, a husband and wife call in to deal with a passive aggressive sister-in-law. * Order a signed copy of Chelsea’s new book HERE! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.