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In today's episode, Cristina is joined by husband Aleks to chat life in Moldova, almost getting divorced, thoughts on couples therapy, love at first sight, budgeting as a couple, how we met, the issue with unconditional love & more! SHOP NEW CATAMANIA MERCH: https://mbhtv.com/collections/catamania Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@cristinacataman?feature=shared CATAMANIA Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catamania/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catamaniashow?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social CRISTINA Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinacataman/ Follow MBHTV: https://www.instagram.com/mbhtv/ AUDIO Versions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catamania/id1609694116?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47s5K3sixX7PzqQUlk8SbZ?si=53017589d00f40a5&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social&nd=1&dlsi=ac5ab91cd41a416a Catamania, led by Cristina Cataman, is a vibrant hub hosting diverse content. It's home to the immersive Catamania show, offering professional discussions and light-hearted exchanges. Beyond the show, it's a platform for events, communities, courses, and unique merchandise. Cristina's dynamic content blends humor and insight, drawing from her Eastern European roots and Western experiences. The show dives into various topics, featuring guests from diverse backgrounds. Catamania promises an exciting blend of entertainment, education, and genuine connections—reflecting Cristina's values. Join us for this exhilarating journey, presented by MBHTV!

Ever wondered if hormones could be the secret culprit behind relationship ups and downs? In this revealing episode of The Dr. Terri Show, my husband Dan DeNeui and I dive deep into the surprising ways hormones can affect everything from intimacy and communication to mood swings and stress levels. We share our own personal experiences, insights, and advice on how to navigate hormonal changes, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship. --- The Dr. Terri Show is presented by Evexias Health Solutions, for more visit: https://www.evexias.com/

#462: Today we are joined by WeNatal founders Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim. After both struggling with miscarriages, Ronit and Vida discovered a gap in the prenatal supplement market—no one was addressing male fertility! So together, they set out to change that. They share their personal journeys that led to the creation of the WeNatal supplement brand and reveal the overlooked role of male fertility in pregnancy losses. We discuss the importance of both partners in the fertility equation, sperm metagenesis, key nutrients and components of a quality prenatal supplement, the value of preconception care, and the significance of third-party testing. Plus, find out the word we need to eliminate from our fertility vocabulary! This episode is packed with practical tips and resources for couples navigating the complex path to parenthood. Follow WeNatal on Instagram HERE For the free Couples Guide to Conception with 9 lifestyle choices you can make to improve your odds of healthy pregnancy, click HERE Use my link HERE to receive a FREE month of the WeNatal Omega DHA+ Fish Oil ($35 value) with purchase of any subscription order   Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz's newsletter HERE Follow Liz on Instagram HERE  

We're kicking off Season 5 with our LIVE recording of a fun and fascinating panel discussion tackling pleasure, intimacy, and love in midlife and menopause with writer Niki Bezzant and relationship coach Meg Cowan. Niki Bezzant is a trained journalist whose book This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause has, for thousands of New Zealanders, shed light on the oddly overlooked experience of women and ageing. Diving into sexuality, intimacy and desire in her upcoming book The Everything Guide Niki tackles a raft of ‘sex myths for grown-ups' and shows us we're not alone in navigating the highs and lows of our sexual journeys. Meg Cowan is a sex & relationship coach who's created The Couples Guide to Hotter Sex in 10 Days! and The Shame-free Sex Course, delivering empowering practical skills to people all around the world. Meg is pro-pleasure, practical and positive - and believes we can all find our way to magnificent sexual expression whatever our season. The night also featured a special musical appearance from Aro - the creators of the Grey Areas waiata/theme song Korimako. Catch Aro's brand new album out 19th April!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want to get your other half involved with the great game of golf... but have no clue where to start? If so, you'll love this episode with Mr. and Mrs. Golf (Everardo and Nicole). They're a local Scottsdale couple that created  “Mr & Mrs Golf” with the idea of growing the couples golf community. Their mission is to give couples the confidence to get out on the course and grow their own relationship by enjoying the game of golf together.  Make sure to check out their website for local events (like their upcoming putting clinic) and follow on Instagram.  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

Running a business can be stressful.Throw in kids, a full time job, and then wanting to have a thriving relationship.... doesn't make it any easier.Which is exactly why we want to share the 10 secrets to Keep Your Business & Love Life Thriving.We've been married for 18 years now, and Instead of using business as a way to pull us apart, or convincing ourselves we need to take a step back from our business to better our relationship, we've found a way to do both in a way that connects us even more.If you're ready to discover a few new ways to thrive in both areas of your life and you're willing to see things through a different lens, it's go time!!--------------------Are you into personal development and want to grow exponentially as a team?Sign up and get access to our FREE business leadership bookclub at https://resources.modernleadership.us/bookclub where we choose various leadership and business books to dive into as a team and help each other take our growth to the next level! --------------------Want to learn about our INNER CIRCLE and get access to our personal network?Check out all the details on our Modern Leadership YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@modernleadership/join and click the join button to learn all the details.So excited to share our personal network with you!

This week, don't miss out on the must-listen episode! We're going beyond the basics and diving deep into Putting your Relationship First and fertility. To help us explore this intricate world, we've got the renowned expert Carrie Cohen joining us as our guest speaker. With her extensive expertise, Carrie will be guiding you through it all--giving you invaluable insights and practical tips that you won't want to miss. So, get ready to gain essential knowledge on how relationship dynamics can affect fertility prospects!   Carrie has been a practicing psychotherapist for 25 years. She has worked with women, men, and couples. Her area of expertise lies in her ability to help couples navigate adverse situations, especially infertility, and create stronger relationships. As an Integrative Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Carrie's approach to her work is holistic and tailored to each client's needs.   Gift to listeners: The Couples Guide to Conflict   Follow Carrie on: Website: The Marriage Coaching Collective (carriecohencoaching.com) IG @carriecohencoaching TT @carriecohencoaching LinkedIn: Carrie Cohen | LinkedIn   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

This week, don't miss out on the must-listen episode! We're going beyond the basics and diving deep into Putting your Relationship First and fertility. To help us explore this intricate world, we've got the renowned expert Carrie Cohen joining us as our guest speaker. With her extensive expertise, Carrie will be guiding you through it all--giving you invaluable insights and practical tips that you won't want to miss. So, get ready to gain essential knowledge on how relationship dynamics can affect fertility prospects!   Carrie has been a practicing psychotherapist for 25 years. She has worked with women, men, and couples. Her area of expertise lies in her ability to help couples navigate adverse situations, especially infertility, and create stronger relationships. As an Integrative Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Carrie's approach to her work is holistic and tailored to each client's needs.   Gift to listeners: The Couples Guide to Conflict   Follow Carrie on: Website: The Marriage Coaching Collective (carriecohencoaching.com) IG @carriecohencoaching TT @carriecohencoaching LinkedIn: Carrie Cohen | LinkedIn   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

This week, don't miss out on the must-listen episode! We're going beyond the basics and diving deep into Putting your Relationship First and fertility. To help us explore this intricate world, we've got the renowned expert Carrie Cohen joining us as our guest speaker. With her extensive expertise, Carrie will be guiding you through it all--giving you invaluable insights and practical tips that you won't want to miss. So, get ready to gain essential knowledge on how relationship dynamics can affect fertility prospects!   Carrie has been a practicing psychotherapist for 25 years. She has worked with women, men, and couples. Her area of expertise lies in her ability to help couples navigate adverse situations, especially infertility, and create stronger relationships. As an Integrative Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Carrie's approach to her work is holistic and tailored to each client's needs.   Gift to listeners: The Couples Guide to Conflict   Follow Carrie on: Website: The Marriage Coaching Collective (carriecohencoaching.com) IG @carriecohencoaching TT @carriecohencoaching LinkedIn: Carrie Cohen | LinkedIn   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!  

Don't miss this week's episode of our podcast as we explore the exciting topic of Putting Your Relationship First and its effects on future fertility! We are ecstatic to welcome our remarkable guest speaker, Carrie Cohen, an accomplished expert in this field. Drawing upon her vast knowledge and experience, Carrie will guide us through the complexities of relationships when trying to conceive, providing us with essential insights and realistic advice. Get ready to gain invaluable insight and advice from Carrie as we investigate the intersection of Putting Your Relationship First and fertility on this week's show!   Carrie has been a practicing psychotherapist for 25 years. She has worked with women, men, and couples. Her area of expertise lies in her ability to help couples navigate adverse situations, especially infertility, and create stronger relationships. As an Integrative Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Carrie's approach to her work is holistic and tailored to each client's needs.   Gift to listeners: The Couples Guide to Conflict   Follow Carrie on: Website: The Marriage Coaching Collective (carriecohencoaching.com) IG @carriecohencoaching TT @carriecohencoaching LinkedIn: Carrie Cohen | LinkedIn   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!  

This week, Ash sits down with Melissa Orlov, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, the lead consultant for ADHD & Marriage Consulting, and an award-winning author of the book The Couples Guide to Thriving with ADHD. ADHD can have profound impacts on how a person, or a couple, navigates the world, from time management to communication and keeping up with important dates and events. But ADHD is not a flaw, it is a different way of processing the world.  Tune in to learn from Melissa and Ash how to navigate relationships with ADHD, connect and communicate through challenging times and understand the diagnosis process.  Whether you are dating someone with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or are looking for ways to navigate challenging dynamics within a relationship, this episode has something for you.  In This Episode, You'll Learn: Symptoms of ADHD and the three subtypes of ADHD. How to effectively communicate with a partner with ADHD and build a strong relationship. What ADHD actually is and how to address challenging symptoms like emotional control.  Substances, medications, and naturopathic pathways to manage ADHD. Where to Connect with Melissa Orlov: https://www.adhdmarriage.com/ Get Her First Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage LMNT  Ready to get Hydrated? Visit drinklmnt.com/ashleystahl to get a FREE sample pack with every LMNT purchase. Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Take a FREE Quiz to Discover Your Most Authentic Career Path: https://www.ashleystahl.com/freequiz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle from Openly Committed, a TikTok star with over 133K followers and over 2 million likes, where she shares her experiences and insights about non-monogamous relationships. As a wife and mother, Danielle is just like any other person you might meet. However, her journey from a small town in Texas to England, where she currently resides, and her 13-year-long non-monogamous relationship with her British husband and unique storytelling ability make Danielle fascinating to follow. The Journey to Non-Monogamy Danielle and her husband decided to explore non-monogamy early in their dating phase. They began creating content about a year and a half ago to provide examples of healthy non-monogamous relationships, as they found limited resources when they started their journey. Danielle's husband initially appeared in their content but later decided to step back due to the negative comments they received. Despite this, Danielle continues to create content and engage with people who ask genuine questions about non-monogamy. The Growing Interest in Open Relationships We attributed the growing interest in open relationships to two main factors. Firstly, the increasing conversations around gender fluidity and the exploration of sexuality, particularly among younger generations like Gen Z. Secondly, the idea of a global consciousness that is becoming more accepting and open-minded. We compared the perception of open relationships to the legalization of gay marriage, which was once viewed as bizarre but is now widely accepted. Danielle's Personal Journey with Non-Monogamy Danielle shared her personal journey with non-monogamy, explaining how it evolved over time. After becoming parents, she and her husband realized they had been monogamous for about a year and decided to explore polyamory. Danielle described her experience with polyamory, stating that she'd had multiple boyfriends whom she cared about deeply. Currently, she and her husband are more open to meeting new people and having casual connections. Dealing with Jealousy When asked about jealousy, Danielle acknowledged that she experiences it, but believes that the positive emotions and experiences that come with non-monogamy outweigh the negative ones. She emphasized that insecurities and jealousy are personal issues that individuals need to address themselves. Communication with her partner is crucial in navigating jealousy, as they can provide support and understanding. The Impact of Hate Comments Danielle also discussed her experience with hate comments and the polarizing nature of viral content. She reflected on her first viral video, acknowledging that it may have come across as fake and insecure. She receives hate comments suggesting that a woman cannot possibly want to share her husband or be in an open relationship for herself. Danielle attributes the polarizing nature of her content to the extreme opposing views on monogamy and non-monogamy. A Couples Guide to Opening Up To help couples navigate non-monogamy, Danielle has created a course called "A Couples Guide to Opening Up". The course combines advice from over 20 successful open couples with her own recommendations and stories, providing a one-hour guide for couples looking to navigate non-monogamy. Leave me a voice message that I can share on future episodes: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/message⁠ This podcast is sponsored by my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JenniferKayloRuscinPodcast Shop sex toys ⁠HERE⁠! $10 OFF ADULT TOYS & LUBE: Use JENK at Checkout. Follow Jen: https://linktr.ee/jenniferkayloruscin Follow Danielle: https://www.tiktok.com/@openlycommitted https://www.opencommitment.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@openlycommitted --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/support

In this episode Valerie reviews her overarching philosophical and psychological orientation for healthy marriage in general and how she helps couples heal from struggles typical to LDS faith crisis in particular.   She reviews key components to every section of her two part self-guided online course titled The Couples Guide to LDS Faith Crisis and Expansion.   Part I is already available for purchase and Part II of this Course is available beginning June 17, 2023 on latterdaystruggles.com.  Go to latterdaystrugglepodcast on instagram to get a coupon code to purchase Part II of this series and for an additional coupon code to purchase the two-course bundle for the first week following its launch.  Valerie is also offering a limited number of consults to a few couples [first come first served] wanting support between sessions when they purchase these courses.  Contact Valerie at info@latterdaystruggles.com if interested.  ___________________________________To financially support Valerie's ongoing ability to provide this content to you and others, become a patron of Latter Day Struggles here:  https://patreon.com/LatterDayStruggles.___________________________________ Contact Valerie at info@valeriehamaker.com or jump onto latterdaystruggles.com to JOIN her June 2023 support and processing faith expansion group…Join now & meet some lifelong friends & spiritual allies!  __________________________________________________  NEW!! Go to latterdaystruggles.com and purchase a brand new online course moderated by couples therapist Valerie Hamaker titled “An LDS Couple's Guide to Faith Crisis and Expansion. ____________________________________________________ 

This week Cherry & ShaKayla talk about being intentional in your relationship, mindfulness, vulnerability and intimacy. They also discuss ShaKayla's book Couples Guide to Intimacy and creating safe spaces. Connect With Us  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ivegottimepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivegottimepodcast/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ivegottimepod?s=20  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivegottimepodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ive-Got-Time-Podcast/100089009906585/  ShaKayla's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManifestingwithKarmicSightGal Shop With Us  Couples Guide To Intimacy: https://www.amazon.com/Couples-Guide-Intimacy-Love-Choice-ebook/dp/B09DS2LM5N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20Q8LFKVGUX9V&keywords=the+couples+guide+to+intimacy+by+shakayla+warren&qid=1659308631&s=books&sprefix=the+couples+guide+to+intimacy+by+shakayla+warren%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivegottime/support

A few weeks ago, I read a book/workbook titled “In the Image of Our Heavenly Parents; A Couples Guide to Creating a More Divine Marriage” that was compiled by McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding. Although I'm not an expert in creating better marriages, I wanted to share some quotes from the book and then insights I had as I read it. There were some quotes about our Heavenly Parents that I had not heard before, which I love.

In today's episode of Legacy Leaders Show, I discuss Power Of Tandem: Couples Gude For Greater Work-Life Balance with Robert and Key Lee Fukui.This power couple together has developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by Design™, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. To help so many couples, they wrote a book, Tandem to explain how to achieve and maintain that balance. Here are just a few ways you will benefit from their recommended strategies:Work smarter—not harder—to avoid regrets, frustration, and burnout.Prevent and resolve conflicts, whether or not you and your spouse work together.Set healthy boundaries between work and home.Increase your time margin and money margin.Grow your business without working more hours.And much more!Champions, buckle up for a great ride.

In today's episode of Legacy Leaders Show, I discuss Power Of Tandem: Couples Gude For Greater Work-Life Balance with Robert and Key Lee Fukui. This power couple together has developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by Design™, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. To help so many couples, they wrote a book, Tandem to explain how to achieve and maintain that balance. Here are just a few ways you will benefit from their recommended strategies: Work smarter—not harder—to avoid regrets, frustration, and burnout. Prevent and resolve conflicts, whether or not you and your spouse work together. Set healthy boundaries between work and home. Increase your time margin and money margin. Grow your business without working more hours. And much more! Champions, buckle up for a great ride.

Today's special guest is Ed Coambs, a firefighter turned certified financial planner turned licensed marriage and family therapist! He is the founder of www.healthyloveandmoney.com.   He has become an internationally-recognized thought leader around “financial therapy,” specifically financial couples therapy: He works with couples who might be in financial despair or frustration, and he moves toward what he calls “financial intimacy and connection.”   Listen in as Ed explains the psychology of anxiety around money and how to regain your comfort and confidence when it comes to your financial wellbeing, as well as the keys to financial maturity.   He also speaks on one of the biggest common mistakes that many couples make when setting standards around their financial life early on in the relationship: talking about the “function” of money, but not the “meaning” of money.   Finally, Ed dives deep into the connection between the strength of a marriage and a couple's shared relationship with money. He stresses the importance of showing up to create a safe haven for your partner, so that they feel comfortable about the financial choices they make.   Key Topics: Explaining financial anxiety (2:36) Helping your children become confident with money as they grow up (7:41) Defining “psychological growth edge” (11:11) Setting standards around finances with your significant other (12:51) What couples can do to improve their shared relationship with money (17:47) Making your partner feel safe when making financial decisions around you (25:14) All about attachment theory (35:23) The value of working with a financial planner or therapist (44:15) “We love to put people into a box; but, people don't always fit perfectly into a box.” (46:19) Ed's resources (47:41) Stephanie and Kevin's takeaways (51:32)   Resources: Healthy Love and Money website The Healthy Love and Money Way (book) The Couples Guide to Financial Intimacy and other courses     If you like what you've been hearing, we invite you to subscribe on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Tell us what you love about this episode! Or better yet, tell us what you want to hear more of in the future. stephanie@sofiafinancial.com    You can find the transcript and more information about this episode at www.takebackretirement.com.   Follow Stephanie on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.  Follow Kevin on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

For many parenting couples physical touch can be complex and a topic of conflict. In fact it can feel like a daily opportunity to feel rejected, abandoned, disrespected, ignored, and controlled. How does the parenting context influence touch in your couple relationship? How can you and your partner communicate respectfully and honestly about your needs related to touch?  

Conflicts can get extra complicated during the holiday season. On this episode of Small Things Often, discover some useful tools to handle conflicts with your partner and keep your holidays happy.

Conflicts can get extra complicated during the holiday season. On this episode of Small Things Often, discover some useful tools to handle conflicts with your partner and keep your holidays happy.

Psychologist and sexuality expert Dr Aline Zoldbrod joins us to explain why mercy sex should be kicked to the curb, how body mapping can help us and our partner find what we like, and why setting a date for sex can keep us connected even through the toughest of times.

Experiencing sexual betrayal is unique. Finding out your spouse has been unfaithful or sexually acting out outside your marriage bed is soul-crushing. Is there hope for those experiencing betrayal trauma? We have Dr. Stefanie Carnes, President of the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals, on the podcast today to give us guidance for conquering betrayal in a marriage/relationship. She walks us through disclosure, rebuilding trust, and how to heal relationships after sexual betrayal.

In this episode, we talk to Gary Thomas & Debra Fileta about their newest book, Married Sex. When do you ever have the opportunity to talk to a pastor and a licensed counselor about sex?! That's exactly what happened in this episode. I sat down with a pastor and a counselor and asked them all about sex. That's also exactly what you get in this book- a pastor and a counselor telling you everything you could possibly want to know about sex in marriage. You will not believe how much the Bible talks about sex...and you will not believe all the things this book covers...this is not a boring book. Grab your husband- he's going to love this book. I promise! Pre-order here: http://aps.harpercollins.com/ztrade?isbn=9780310362548&retailer=amazon&locale=US Pre-order Married Sex on or before October 4th and receive instant access to: "The Couples Guide to Talking About Sex". This 10-page guide is packed full of steps, questions and conversations starters to discuss with your partner, affirmation prompts, plus much more! By pre-ordering and claiming your bonus you will also receive instant access to the introduction and first two chapters of Married Sex! The audiobook does not release until October 5th so you will be one of the first people to have access to these chapters before release day! Register for the Married Sex Conference: https://www.marriedsexconference.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY:  Head over to our Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkimcoachingShare the "Preparing to Blend" episode post on your feed and tag @mikeandkimcoaching in your post.  We'll put your name into a drawing to win a copy of Ron's new book "Preparing to Blend"...go do it now, because you only have until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 15th before we choose two winners!Whether you're considering marriage or you've been "blending" for a few years, this episode is for you!Ron Deal is adding a new book to the Smart Stepfamily library called "Preparing to Blend:  The Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily".The book releases on the same day we're dropping this episode and we're so excited for you to hear directly from Ron all about it!This fun discussion with Ron will bring insight for you regardless of where you are on the blending journey.  And you might discover ways you can encourage and support other couples you know — your friends, co-workers, or family — who are also experiencing stepfamily life.So, hop in and find out what next steps you might want to take in your "blending" journey.You'll Discover:Why it's so important to prepare for "blending"2 expectations about blending that can get you off trackWhat you might do to prepare for your wedding2 crucial action items that Ron advises every couple to doResources from this Episode:Here's a link to Ron's Book:  Preparing to BlendRon mentioned his book:  Dating and the Single ParentRon mentioned some extra resources that you can find here:  FamilyLife.comSubscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to our podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsNow if you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Want to Support the Show?You can join our mission of safe-guarding marriages and supporting step-couples by connecting with our Patreon community.  By everyone doing just a little, we can create big opportunities.Consider joining our community for as little as $4 per month and as a "thank you" — you'll have even more access directly to us!  Click here to join our community today 

Sara Yogev, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author. For over 30 years she has been providing individual psychotherapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and work- family balance as well as marital psychotherapy to couples. Some of the most common relationship problems Dr. Yogev has helped couples resolve include improving communication, emotional intimacy issues, and sexual troubles (both his and hers). In addition to individual psychotherapy and couples counseling, Sara Yogev also offers retirement coaching. Find out more about Sara Yogev and her clinical psychology practice by clicking here.Sara Yogev released her book “A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement” in May 2013. Learn more about the book here. The third edition of the book, entitled“A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging: 15 keys to long- lasting vitality and connection,” is now available on Amazon – you can order it here.In this third edition she has updated many of the previous chapters and added three new chapters – Alcohol Consumption; Technology Impact; New Unions of Cohabitation and Living Apart Together.https://www.sarayogev.com/https://www.sarayogev.com/book/Music for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original Broadcast: 12/07/2020

Sara Yogev, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author. For over 30 years she has been providing individual psychotherapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and work- family balance as well as marital psychotherapy to couples. Some of the most common relationship problems Dr. Yogev has helped couples resolve include improving communication, emotional intimacy issues, and sexual troubles (both his and hers). In addition to individual psychotherapy and couples counseling, Sara Yogev also offers retirement coaching. Find out more about Sara Yogev and her clinical psychology practice by clicking here.Sara Yogev released her book “A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement” in May 2013. Learn more about the book here. The third edition of the book, entitled“A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging: 15 keys to long- lasting vitality and connection,” is now available on Amazon – you can order it here.In this third edition she has updated many of the previous chapters and added three new chapters – Alcohol Consumption; Technology Impact; New Unions of Cohabitation and Living Apart Together.https://www.sarayogev.com/https://www.sarayogev.com/book/Music for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original Broadcast: 12/07/2020

Sara Yogev, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author. For over 30 years she has been providing individual psychotherapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and work- family balance as well as marital psychotherapy to couples. Some of the most common relationship problems Dr. Yogev has helped couples resolve include improving communication, emotional intimacy issues, and sexual troubles (both his and hers). In addition to individual psychotherapy and couples counseling, Sara Yogev also offers retirement coaching. Find out more about Sara Yogev and her clinical psychology practice by clicking here.Sara Yogev released her book “A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement” in May 2013. Learn more about the book here. The third edition of the book, entitled“A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging: 15 keys to long- lasting vitality and connection,” is now available on Amazon – you can order it here.In this third edition she has updated many of the previous chapters and added three new chapters – Alcohol Consumption; Technology Impact; New Unions of Cohabitation and Living Apart Together.https://www.sarayogev.com/https://www.sarayogev.com/book/Music for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original Broadcast: 12/07/2020

Sara Yogev Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience who has been helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and career-work issues. In addition to individual therapy, she also offers marital therapy – couples therapy improving communication problems, relationship – intimacy issues and sexual troubles (his and hers). Coaching is available too as well as supervision of other therapists.Dr. Yogev received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University where she continued as a faculty member for more than 10 years. Her research focused on dual-career couples and the struggle between career and family demands at different life stages. She has published more than 20 articles in acclaimed professional journals about work-life balance, intimacy in marital relationships and training of therapists. Her first book, “For Better or For Worse…But Not For Lunch; Making Marriage Work in Retirement,” was published in 2001. The second edition, “A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement” was published in 2012. The third edition, “A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging; 15 keys to long-lasting keys to vitality and connection,” was released in March 2018 and is now available on Amazon. Dr. Yogev also makes frequent contributions to the general public by being a guest on various television and radio programs. She has been featured as an expert in Newsweek, Time Magazine, Money Magazine, and USA Today among others.Facebook: HappyRetirementGuideTwitter: @_RetireHappywww.sarayogev.com Music for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sara Yogev Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience who has been helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and career-work issues. In addition to individual therapy, she also offers marital therapy – couples therapy improving communication problems, relationship – intimacy issues and sexual troubles (his and hers). Coaching is available too as well as supervision of other therapists.Dr. Yogev received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University where she continued as a faculty member for more than 10 years. Her research focused on dual-career couples and the struggle between career and family demands at different life stages. She has published more than 20 articles in acclaimed professional journals about work-life balance, intimacy in marital relationships and training of therapists. Her first book, “For Better or For Worse…But Not For Lunch; Making Marriage Work in Retirement,” was published in 2001. The second edition, “A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement” was published in 2012. The third edition, “A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging; 15 keys to long-lasting keys to vitality and connection,” was released in March 2018 and is now available on Amazon. Dr. Yogev also makes frequent contributions to the general public by being a guest on various television and radio programs. She has been featured as an expert in Newsweek, Time Magazine, Money Magazine, and USA Today among others.Facebook: HappyRetirementGuideTwitter: @_RetireHappywww.sarayogev.com Music for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sara Yogev Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience who has been helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and career-work issues. In addition to individual therapy, she also offers marital therapy – couples therapy improving communication problems, relationship – intimacy issues and sexual troubles (his and hers). Coaching is available too as well as supervision of other therapists.Dr. Yogev received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University where she continued as a faculty member for more than 10 years. Her research focused on dual-career couples and the struggle between career and family demands at different life stages. She has published more than 20 articles in acclaimed professional journals about work-life balance, intimacy in marital relationships and training of therapists. Her first book, “For Better or For Worse…But Not For Lunch; Making Marriage Work in Retirement,” was published in 2001. The second edition, “A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement” was published in 2012. The third edition, “A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging; 15 keys to long-lasting keys to vitality and connection,” was released in March 2018 and is now available on Amazon. Dr. Yogev also makes frequent contributions to the general public by being a guest on various television and radio programs. She has been featured as an expert in Newsweek, Time Magazine, Money Magazine, and USA Today among others.Facebook: HappyRetirementGuideTwitter: @_RetireHappywww.sarayogev.com Music for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

featuring Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Certified Addiction and Trauma Counselor, Life Coach, Sex Educator, and Havening Techniques Practitioner, Dr. Rebecca Rosenblat discusses her book, entitled, "Overcoming Betrayal: The breakthrough therapeutic approach-A Couples Guide to healing from both perspectives." We discuss the difference between an affair and sexual addiction, We discuss what goes on in the life of the cheated spouse or partner and the person who has cheated, How they journey through therapy, and their path to healing and recovery.

Today, Carol the Coach will be interviewing Lyschel Burket who is a certified professional coach who would love to spend some time unpacking a common tool used by couples as they step into the space of healing and rebuilding. The tool is commonly used as a check in tool. Which means they use this tool as guardrails to their time in order to create connection, communication and safety with one another. Many call this tool FANOS - which stands for Feelings, Affirmations, Needs, Ownership and Sobriety/Self Care.  I believe this tool was originally offered by Debra & Mark Laaser with Faithful & True Ministries. It has also been sighted in Stephanie Carnes newest book Courageous Love, A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal.

Today, Carol the Coach will be interviewing Lyschel Burket who is a certified professional coach who would love to spend some time unpacking a common tool used by couples as they step into the space of healing and rebuilding. The tool is commonly used as a check in tool. Which means they use this tool as guardrails to their time in order to create connection, communication and safety with one another. Many call this tool FANOS - which stands for Feelings, Affirmations, Needs, Ownership and Sobriety/Self Care.  I believe this tool was originally offered by Debra & Mark Laaser with Faithful & True Ministries. It has also been sighted in Stephanie Carnes newest book Courageous Love, A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal. 

This podcast episode was originally recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" Podcast. It's now being refurbished for your enjoyment here at the "Healing Sols Podcast." For more from Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST, CSTS, please visit https://www.natashahelfer.com. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Alisha Worthington, SSW, a sexual educator, on the topic of sexual lubrication. This is a fascinating, educational podcast on such subjects as: How are our bodies designed to engage in sexual pleasure? What is the relationship between arousal and bodily fluids? What are the common myths and misconceptions about lubrication? What types of issues can get in the way of bodily function? What types of lubrication products exist? Which are good for you to use, and which can actually exacerbate problems? How do you define a good quality lube? Which kinds of lubes should you use depending on age, type of sex, use of sex toys or condoms, or even medications one might be taking? Where can you buy good lube? Alisha Worthington is an LDS Sexual Educator and has contributed to many media resources such as: FamilyShare.com and The Deseret News. She has been a regular contributor on the Radio From Hell show on x96 taking live calls on sex and intimacy and has been a guest on KUTV 2 morning news. She is an educator, group facilitator, and coach for The Healing Group, where she offers many workshops and services regarding women's health and sexuality, and co-author of the book Real Intimacy: A Couple's Guide to Healthy, Genuine Sexuality. She is also a member of the Mormon Mental Health Association. Links to resources that are covered during the podcast: Real Intimacy: a Couples Guide to Healthy, Genuine Sexuality by Kristin Hodson, Alisha Worthington, and Thomas Harrison Smitten Kitten Yes! Coconu

Alisha Worthington has an MSW from USC and a BSW from BYU, and is Co-Author of Real Intimacy, a Couples’ Guide to Real, Genuine Intimacy. Alisha has also sought extensive education regarding sexual health and is a certified 4-D Practitioner and Gottman Trained Educator.Alisha has been featured on podcasts, blogs, news outlets, and radio and her articles have been read over 1,000,000 times. Alisha has led workshops and presentations on topics such as, Reclaiming Desire, Mother-Daughter Maturation and Sexual Health, Talking to Your Kids About Sex, and The Godly Design of Intimacy.Alisha has been married 22 years to her husband Bret and describes him as what Thor would be like if he took on the great challenge of having children and raising them. Alisha and Bret are the parents of seven fantastic kids ranging from in age from 7 to 20. As a result, Alisha’s favorite quote is, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Dr. Todd Love is a board-certified coach, licensed professional counselor and licensed attorney with a unique and broad background. He joins the show to talk with Rob about his own clinical practice in Athens, GA and exactly what ADHD is, how we diagnose it, and why it so strongly affects both the healing of addictions and relationship issues. Dr. Love shares his own personal experience with ADHD, what he has seen change in the field of diagnosis and treatment for ADHD throughout the years, the symptoms and signs, and what recovery may look like. Dr. Love and Rob also discuss how it shows up in childhood, relationships, and addiction, as well as resources where someone could get an evaluation.    TAKEAWAYS: [2:54] Historically, people thought of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) as something that affected only children, and more specifically, young males. It is now a more or less equal issue and shows up in more places than just the early childhood classroom.  [4:38] ADHD is a whole other different type of issue than mania.  [5:27] If you run into a therapist who has worked with that issue for a while and have safety and understanding, work with this person as they are likely to have empathy and compassion towards that subject.  [6:08] Up to 20-40% of “intensity seekers” have an existing ADHD problem that is contributing to or the cause of an addiction. Intensity seekers can be thrill seeking or novelty seeking that leads to problem behavior patterns such as gambling, sex addiction and overspending. [8:41] In order to get the ADHD diagnosis, the addiction would need to be quelled. A lot of treatment centers don’t screen for ADHD and instead look for disorders, and they may even have people stop their medications, which makes the problem worse.  [13:41] It can be a very emotional shift for an adult who gets diagnosed and treated after years of struggling with symptoms and consequences from problematic behaviors due to their ADHD.  [19:40] The partner of someone with ADHD needs to have compassion and understanding on this issue, otherwise it may cause a lot of frustration, miscommunication, and resentment. Dr. Love makes himself vulnerable and discloses that he does have ADHD, so others know he isn’t being rude or dismissive if he is moving around or distracted while talking.  [26:43] Official diagnosis come from doctors or neuropsychological testing, since school systems require formal diagnosing. This information can then be brought to a therapist or psychiatrist.    RESOURCES:  Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men  Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Rob@sexandrelationshiphealing.com Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among longer-term prison inmates is a prevalent, persistent and disabling disorder The Couples Guide to Thriving With ADHD  CHADD  ADD.org  DocToddLove.com QUOTES: “Don’t be afraid of those who have worked through their own issues and are now working with you.”  “You make yourself intimate to people by telling them things you would rather hide.”  “In order to make it intimate, and for us to be real with each other, I have to tell you my truth.”  “If you live with someone with ADHD, it requires a consistent compromise to make it work.” 

We’ve reached the finale of Nutrition Nuptials season 1! Maybe not as high profile as that Game of Thrones episode, but it’s a definite change of pace. Instead of discussion nutrition and exercise, Mandy and Taco are closing out the season by talking about their home turf, the Jersey Shore, which to them is like a year-round vacation. For this final episode before the summer break, Mandy and Taco take you on a guided tour of the Jersey Shore, dish out their favorite restaurants, clubs and activities, and explain why exactly Taco is called “Taco.” EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENTS   ***SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE*** There have been some changes to where you can find us on social media! Facebook: Follow our new PAGE for Nutrition Nuptials Podcast VIP Afterparty Instagram: We are now on Instagram as @nutrition_nuptials_podcast   If you and yours are looking to get into meal planning and track your nutrition, sign up to our mailing list for a FREE Bride & Couples Starter Guide eBook!   Mandy and Taco are on the lookout for couples who live happily and healthily together. If you have a story of your own, email us at podcast@nutritionnuptials.com.   If you want your podcast to sound as good as ours, try out Podigy Podcast Editing and get 25% off your first free month of editing by mentioning Nutrition Nuptials at Podigy.co. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS   TACO TERMINOLOGY: What it means to “Bourdain the shit” out of your vacation. And who exactly is a “Benny”? (Let us know your theories on the VIP page!) Some of the little frustrations dealing with Jersey Shore tourists (and why long-term residents just kind of get used to them). The ups and downs of renting a shore house. What activities and kinds of nightlife are available up and down the Jersey Shore. Mandy and Taco debate the best boardwalk pizza they’ve had, as well as other local delicacies. Taco’s guide for where you should go for a proper meal on the shore. Why certain classic happy hour spots have unfortunately lost their old magic. How to go to concerts on the shore without actually “going” to the concerts. Tag @nutrition_nuptials_podcast on Instagram if you manage to hit up one of these Jersey Shore spots this summer! Learn the secret origin behind Taco’s name!

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit:  mormonsex.info Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Alisha Worthington, SSW, a sexual educator, on the topic of sexual lubrication. This is a fascinating, educational podcast on such subjects as: How are our bodies designed to engage in sexual pleasure? What is the relationship between arousal and bodily fluids? What are the common myths and misconceptions about lubrication? What types of issues can get in the way of bodily function? What types of lubrication products exist? Which are good for you to use, and which can actually exacerbate problems? How do you define a good quality lube? Which kinds of lubes should you use depending on age, type of sex, use of sex toys or condoms, or even medications one might be taking? Where can you buy good lube?   Alisha Worthington is an LDS Sexual Educator and has contributed to many media resources such as: FamilyShare.com and The Deseret News. She has been a regular contributor on the Radio From Hell show on x96 taking live calls on sex and intimacy and has been a guest on KUTV 2 morning news. She is an educator, group facilitator, and coach for The Healing Group, where she offers many workshops and services regarding women's health and sexuality, and co-author of the book Real Intimacy: A Couple's Guide to Healthy, Genuine Sexuality. She is also a member of the Mormon Mental Health Association.   Links to resources that are covered during the podcast:   Real Intimacy: a Couples’ Guide to Healthy, Genuine Sexuality by Kristin Hodson, Alisha Worthington, and Thomas Harrison https://www.smittenkittenonline.com Smitten Kitten https://www.yesyesyes.org Yes! https://coconu.com/products Coconu

Have you been going through a difficult time in your relationship? A lot of couples report that constant arguments and fights are the main cause for relationship despair. What happens as a result is finding yourself wondering if this relationship has what it takes to heal and if it is worth saving.  Idit Sharoni, a relationship expert and practicing couples therapist, along with her co-host, breakup specialist Alina Gershonov share with you the signs they look for in therapy and signs you can see for yourself when your relationship is worth saving. BONUS: In this episode, Idit will share a bonus for the listeners. You can click here to get Idit's special complete Couples Guide: "7 Signs Your Relationship is Worth Saving" or go to www.iditsharoni.com/001 and get it there.  For more information about the podcast, Idit Sharoni, and Alina Gershonov visit: www.iditsharoni.com www.alinagershonov.com For more information about The Gottman Institute mentioned in the episode please visit: www.gottman.com See you at our next episode, Idit & Alina

This week, Lexi and I share, what I like to call a Fighting Couples Guide to Successful Arguing.   The show is all about arguing or fighting or having a strong disagreement with a significant other or someone very close to you.  And, as you and I know, there are generally two ways a fight can go… …it can lead to a productive discussion on what each person expects and wants from the other, or it can lead to mass destruction, sometimes to a point of no return for a relationship. So Lex and I decided to share with you ... Read More The post Fighting Couples Guide to Successful Arguing appeared first on Java Bud.

Guests: Judith Sherven and James Sniechowski Wedding planning may be one of the most stressful events of a new couples life. This hour offers the power of planning with the ... The post Smart Couples Guide to a Dream Wedding appeared first on Danielle Lin Show.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is not just about the emotional toll it has, but also the physical impact it has on women. There are many symptoms that can be experienced. Some of these are: feeling tired food cravings trouble with memory joint or muscle pain tension, irritability, mood swings or crying spells PMS can create feelings of disconnect during the month. Leading her to... An unwillingness to be touched. A short "fuse". Roller coaster of emotions. And for him... Not knowing what to do or say. Struggles with how to comfort his wife. There is a lack of physical connection. And studies show that PMS can last 1-2 weeks BEFORE a woman gets her period which then averages 5 days. In this week's show Tony and Alisa bring you the married couples guide to PMS and how to talk about it together. EPISODE SPONSOR | The Science of a Woman, the Art of Manhood In this fascinating read, author Eric Smith, digs into many topics dealing with the marriage relationship and how husbands and wives relate to one another sexually. One of the most challenging for us, was his challenging of the idea of high desire and low desire. Smith asks the question why would God put us in conflict with one another with different levels of desire? Great question! Learn more today when you grab your copy of The Science of a Woman, the Art of Manhood. Taking Charge of Your Fertility How Did He Know? Support ONE Extraordinary Marriage by shopping at Amazon.com. Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~  Do discussions about money bring discord into your relationship ? If the answer is yes, you are not alone.  In this interview, certified financial planner Jeff Motske provides helpful tips to resolve this problem, as covered in his book - 'The Couples Guide to Financial Compatibility'. The solutions he provides will help you plan for the future, build a solid foundation for your financial house, proactively discuss finances with your partner and deal with boomerangs.This year alone we’ve witnessed several companies, including Radio Shack close up its doors for good. Other major chains like Sears, Abercrombie & Fitch, Barnes & Noble, Anna’s Linens and Aerospostale have confirmed that they will be closing many if not all of their stores due to diminished sales and/or bankruptcy. These stories, although they may not affect us personally, can affect the level of stress we carry about our own financial situation. Its societal data points like this that remind us that financial success can be tough to achieve and can be fleeting.Today’s episode focuses on how to help couples talk about money. My guest is Jeff Motske. He is the CEO of Trilogy Financial Services; host of the show “Declare Your Financial Independence” on 1110AM KFAX San Francisco, and the author of “The Couples Guide to Financial Compatibility”. Jeff talks with us about building a financial legacy; how to talk you’re your spouse about a family budget and how to talk with your adult kids about financial responsibility when they move back home. He’s also going to tell us all about his “War of the Wallets” quiz that you can take online with your spouse.When Trilogy was in its infancy, Jeff started out meeting his client’s needs based on where they were in life and what their financial goals were. He took a small town approach when his competitors were sticking with Wall Street strategies. This approached has grown Trilogy into a nationwide company whose client’s investments surpass $2 billion dollars. Jeff provided us with a lot of insight and some great tips on helping couples talk about their finances and plan for life events.We all feel the stress of money at times. Back in my single days, I used to imagine it would be easier to handle money stress when the day came that I would partner up and get married, as I imagine most people think. The problem is, it doesn’t actually get easier. In fact, depending on your situation, either a 2 -income or 1 - income household, it can pose new complications you didn’t have when single (i.e. power struggles over spending, deciding on how to budget, and setting financial limits). In fact, money can be one of the most complicated, or stress-inducing, subjects for couples to talk about. If you search online, you’ll find article after article about how money is the hottest point of contention between couples – I found numbers between 35-57% of couples complaining that money is their number 1 problem. Whether they argue or not, Couples face a lot of stresses in life in life: work, family, kids, who’s going to do the grocery shopping, who’s going to do the dishes. However, when different financial philosophies or struggles enter the picture, it can absolutely get them stuck. Money affects all of us differently. Our parents’ philosophy around money often dictates our own.One person may be a spender; the other may be a saver. Sometimes they have similar philosophies both are spenders or savers. Other times, they walk blindly through their life believing their partner is handling the finances. Turning a blind eye to your financial situation and always letting your partner handle it can really get you into trouble. In a partnership, even if one person is the designated “bill payer”, its important to at least be apprised of your current situation on at least a monthly basis. In my private practice, I’ve come across couples who have literally avoided talking about their financial picture for years. Once a couple gets locked in this avoidant pattern, it can be hard to break, but it can be done.A lot of what Jeff emphasizes for the couples to keep them healthy financially is similar to the work us marriage therapists do at times with our clients. One of the key components to a happy relationship is effective communication and you need that to do any of the things Jeff talked about. I think the financial date night is a great idea. When couples plan to set aside time to talk about finances (or any other stressful matter), it can relieve the stress of “how do I” or “when do I” bring up my questions or concerns to my partner. Just to make it easier to stay focused, couples can bring notes with them for these discussions. Holding the meeting under the guise of a “date” sets the tone that this is about connection and having the meeting outside of the home reduces the chances of the couple getting emotionally triggered and arguing over a difficult item. I would caution you that couples that have been avoidant of talking about their finances have probably been avoidant about other topics as well. Getting back into talking about these uncomfortable topics can add stress to an already stressful situation. Keep in mind that the financial date night, should be looked at as a time for collaborative problem solving and a time to express concerns effectively. If couples that have been avoidant in the past find that they’re still having trouble addressing the issue or don’t know how to go about talking about it, I’d recommend that they seek out a few sessions with a licensed marriage and family therapist. Most marriage therapists are interested in helping couples effectively communicate and develop the skills to talk with each other safely & authentically without needing the therapist. Deciding to go to couples counseling can be intimidating but it’s really not uncommon for couples to reach out when they are about to embark on trying new behaviors or ways of communicating to ask for help with that.Whatever your financial situation is, Jeff Motske's book, "The Couples Guide to Financial Compatibility" can be a healthy starting point for exploring your financial philosophies as a couple and gaining some guidance on ways to discuss the financial planning of some of life's milestones.Resources:JeffMotske.com You can find Jeff's book "The Couples Guide to Financial Compatibility" as well as his "War of the Wallets" quiz and links to Trilogy Financial Services hereReal Hope/Free communication tips providing some free helpful tips online for increasing healthy couple communication.Harville Hendrix Intentional Dialogue Exercise Harville Hendrix is a master of couple relationship dynamics. He is the founder of IMAGO Therapy. His Intentional Dialogue exercise is a communication strategy designed to help you work through issues or disagreements that may be holding you back from a more intimate and fulfilling relationship with your partner.Love Pong Love Pong is an interactive online game designed to help couples improve their communication and express their emotions more effectively.Money issues are still really stressing out Americans - / cnn.com *****************************************************************If you are enjoying the podcast and want to support it without it costing you a dime, there are 3 ways:Share an episode on your social mediaLeave a great review wherever you love to listen to your podcastsUse my Amazon Storefront Amazon.com/shop/drColleenMullen When you enter Amazon through my storefront. For every purchase you make for 24 hours, I will get a small portion of that sale. You were paying for it anyway, this way a small % of the sale goes to support your favorite podcast. 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Financial Compatibility is a very important thing to a relationship and yet it's almost always ignored.  It's true that it's an uncomfortable conversation to have at the beginning because it requires complete trust and transparency, but it is surprisingly simple once you get into it.  Setting your priorities like retirement and college tuition can bring a couple together and make your financial path incredibly clear. Jeff Motske is the CEO of Trilogy Financial and came on to discuss his new book "The Couples Guide To Financial Compatibility" as well as his financial planning theory he calls "setting up your financial house". There is a lot of practical and educational information in this show. Here are some of the questions Jeff answered: What prompted the writing of your book"The Couples Guide To Financial Compatibility?" Who is the book written for? What advice can you give for balancing money talk with romance? What are some of the most commonly overlooked money matters that cause conflict?   Can you explain what you call "Your Financial House" For past shows and to learn more about the Money matters With Dino community, check us out at www.moneymatterswithdino.com  Join us on Facebook for updates and please like our page. www.facebook.com/moneymatterswithdino   Help us spread the word. Please rate our show on itunes and leave comments for us. Tell us what insights you took from this episode.

Sexual Reintegration is important after your partner  discovers the trauma of your actions. But the process is slow and it takes alot of patience and time. Drs. Bill and Ginger Bercaw are the masters of this tough topic and have written two best sellers on how to return to sex after pain, betrayal and mistrust.There newest book From the Living Room to the Bedroom: The Modern Couples Guide to Sexual Abundance and Lasting Intimacy  utilizes their new technique CoupleFlow which is a model that has allowed hundreds of crazy-busy, tech-bombarded, multiple hat wearing couples to overcome the ever-growing list of intimacy obstacles that modern couples face.  Sexual Addiction is a disorder that requires strategies to assist you in maintaining recovery. This show is to help you access the books, the experts and the people who are managing recovery with The 12 Step Program and Patrick Carnes Recovery Task Model that reinforces the steps you need to take to manage your recovery and take your life through the journey so that you not only conquer the "Addict" but develop into the person you were meant to be! Carol the Coach is a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist who is ready to take you on the journey and expose you to the experts who will guide you through the steps.

Are you a couple who is struggling with intimacy? Do you believe that your recovery has made a significant change in your life but you and your partner are still having difficulty being close. Bill and Ginger Berclaw developed a series of structured exercises to help couples in early recovery develop intimacy and closeness. They are the authors of The Couples Guide to Intimacy which contains self help exercises to increase both emotional and sexual intimacy. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Paldrom Catharine Collins on Sexual Addiction. Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. In this podcast, Dr. Van Nuys talks with author and counselor Paldrom Catherine Collins about her book A Couples Guide to Sexual Addiction: A Step-by-Step Plan to Rebuild Trust and Restore Intimacy. Paldrom Catherine Collins helps couples work through their sexually addicted relationships at Compulsion Solutions, an outpatient counseling service. Previously a Buddhist nun, she is married to coauthor and recovering sex addict George N. Collins, M.A., director of Compulsion Solutions and member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health.