Podcasts about Couples therapy

Many couples tell us, and we've seen it in our own marriage too, that they keep running into the same arguments over and over again. Even after trying counseling, things might improve for a short time… but before long, they slip right back into the same patterns.So what actually creates lasting change in a relationship?In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast with Nick and Amy, we talk with Austin, a therapist who often works with couples after they've already seen two or three other counselors and are feeling discouraged that nothing has worked. Instead of repeating the same approaches, Austin takes a different path, one that helps couples break out of stuck cycles and finally start moving forward.He shares what he does differently in therapy and why those shifts lead to real, lasting progress for the couples he works with.

Welcome to another episode of Late Boomers! We're your hosts, Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins, and we're thrilled you're joining us on this journey of reinvention, connection, and growth at every stage of life.In this episode, we dive deep into the foundations of thriving, lasting relationships with our insightful guests, Bruce Chalmer and Judy Alexander, co-hosts of the “Couples Therapy in Seven Words” podcast. Bruce Chalmer, an experienced couples therapist and author of several books including “The Passion Paradox,” joins us alongside Judy Alexander, retired educator, author, and “the real person” on their podcast. Together, they blend wisdom from decades of helping couples and add a generous dose of real-world humor and humanity.We explore everything from surviving betrayal, rekindling passion, and navigating intimacy in long-term relationships, to how faith, kindness, and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths can help couples not just survive challenges but come out even stronger.Key TakeawaysForgiveness After Betrayal: Bruce Chalmer reminds us that healing from betrayal is possible, but it's not guaranteed or easy it requires immense courage and honest engagement (02:35).Betrayal Beyond Infidelity: Betrayal in relationships isn't just about sex it can involve finances, addiction, and emotional wounds between friends, siblings, and partners (03:26).The Truth About Communication: Most relationship issues aren't really about how we communicate; they're about what we're communicating hurt, mistrust, or contempt (05:41).The Seven-Word Formula: “Be kind, don't panic, and have faith.” This powerful mantra underpins lasting relationships and guides partners through life's inevitable obstacles (04:35, 26:45).Stability vs. Intimacy: All couples need both stability (reliability, predictability) and intimacy (honesty, aliveness) but these can sometimes feel at odds. The key is learning to tolerate anxiety and embrace honest vulnerability (12:27).Practical Tools for Rekindling Connection: Emotional openness, respect, and humor matter. Judy Alexander also shares her unique creative journey into biblical erotica, showing that reinvention can spice up relationships at any age (20:36).Sacred, Good, and Plain Old Sex: The distinctions between different kinds of sexual experiences as relationships mature, good sex adds intimacy; sacred sex adds meaning and connection to something bigger (35:09).Sexual Fulfillment at Any Age: True sexual and emotional connection often reaches its peak in our 60s and 70s, thanks to maturity, communication, and creativity not just hormones or acrobatics (42:03).We hope you found today's episode as inspiring and practical as we did! If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with one friend who could use a dose of hope, humor, and wisdom in their relationships. Don't forget to subscribe to Late Boomers wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.For more from Bruce Chalmer and Judy Alexander, check out their podcast “Couples Therapy in Seven Words,” Bruce's website, or Judy's book “The Blue Tent: Erotic Tales from the Bible” (as Laria Zilber).Remember, it's never too late to grow, to connect, and to create the life and relationships you truly want.Thank you for listening. It means the world to us. See you next time on Late Boomers!Mentioned in this episode:Late Boomers is part of the eWomenPodcastNetwork. eWomenPodcastNetwork

What if the therapy that was supposed to help actually made things worse?For many survivors of coercive control, couples therapy doesn't bring clarity, it deepens confusion, self-doubt, and shame.In this episode, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Frances Russell to talk about why traditional couples therapy can be harmful when coercive control or domestic violence is present. We discuss what survivors should know, what therapists often miss, and why understanding patterns of power and control—not just isolated incidents—is essential.Whether you're a survivor wondering why couples therapy didn't work or a mental health professional wanting to better recognize coercive control, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate validation.In this episode, we discuss:Why couples therapy can unintentionally reinforce coercive control.How neutrality can cause harm when abuse is present.The subtle signs therapists should be watching for.Why assessment for coercive control is an ongoing process—not a one-time intake questionnaire.The difference between incident-based and pattern-based thinking.What survivors can do if they're looking back and realizing therapy caused additional harm.Considerations for therapists when ending couples therapy due to safety concerns.What to know about therapy notes, confidentiality, and family court.About Frances: Frances works as a therapist for both individuals and couples, and specializes in trauma recovery, helping people rebuild trust in themselves, others and life after experiences that have shattered it. She works with clients who want to process childhood abuse and neglect as well as others who come in to process recent, traumatic experiences between themselves and their partner. She primarily uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with individuals. In addition to being a therapist, Frances is a trauma-informed yoga instructor with Comeback Yoga, an organization that supports veterans and their families. Frances also teaches graduate students at Regis University and her courses include Crisis, Trauma and Loss and Human Growth and Development.In her free time, Frances enjoys staying active and getting outdoors through running, backpacking and skiing. She is also always on the lookout for new restaurants and recipes.Register for the Free Webinar Series - Why Co-Parenting Feels Like a Trap  here - https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/coparentingPlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Enjoy some of our freebies!Choosing Your Battles FreebieCanned Responses FreebieMic Drop Moments Freebie...

The Amazon Kindle Scribe feels just like writing on paper and helps keep pages of notes organized and easy to read. Get yours here https://amzn.to/4peFOKQ What's the #1 money habit that separates winners from losers? What stops the thousand small cuts you're making every single day that you refuse to see? Caleb Hammer has reviewed thousands of financial disasters on his show Financial Audit, and he's breaking down the tactics that separates people who build wealth from people who stay stuck forever. From collections to car loans to OnlyFans subscriptions, he's seen it all. And in this episode, he's pulling back the curtain on what actually works, what's killing your future, and why most people would rather look rich than be rich. In this episode, you'll learn: Why 40% of Americans can't afford a $400 emergency and how not having an emergency fund starts the debt snowball that destroys everything The 50/30/20 rule: 50% needs, 30% fun, 20% investing, and why people think Caleb is stingy when he's actually telling you to spend a crazy amount on fun once you cut the BS The real difference between people who change and people who don't: action words versus future words, and why I'm gonna means nothing if the documents show you aren't doing it now ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: Budgeting Is the Snowball That Starts Every Financial Disaster (00:00:52) The Red Flags: Collections, Repos, and the Death by a Thousand Cuts (00:06:14) The OnlyFans Economy: Loneliness, Parasocial Relationships, and Paying Indian Telemarketers (00:08:00) The Average American Is Broke: 40% Can't Handle a 400 Dollar Emergency (00:10:54) Budget or Die: The One Non-Negotiable Rule That Changes Everything (00:12:01) The 28 Dollar Lunch Debate: Avocado Toast, Death by a Thousand Cuts, and Owning Your Choices (00:13:45) Housing, College, and Health Care: The Three Things Actually Screwing Gen Z (00:19:38) The Car Trap: Why Americans Justify 1000 Dollar Payments for Grocery Runs (00:23:27) Dave Ramsey Is Wrong: The 1000 Dollar Emergency Fund and the 6% Withdrawal Myth (00:26:33) Bill Gates Doesn't Know the Price of Rice-A-Roni: The Disconnect of Wealth (00:27:45) The 100K Investment Blueprint: Target Date Funds, Index Funds, and Killing High-Interest Debt First (00:29:19) Pokemon Cards, Tulip Mania, and NFTs: Why Speculation Always Ends the Same Way (00:30:58) The Dumbest Investments: Gold Mines in Uganda, CDs, and Risk-Averse Spending Addicts (00:34:21) The SpaceX IPO: Trillion Dollar Valuation, NASDAQ Rule Changes, and Betting on Elon (00:37:43) Caleb's Origin Story: From Negative 90K in Debt to 250K Net Worth in Six Years (00:41:34) The Five-Step Blueprint: Budget, Find Your Market Fit, Kill Debt, Emergency Fund, Invest 20% (00:42:58) The 50-30-20 Rule: 30% on Fun Is Not Stingy, It's Generous as Hell (00:48:05) War Stories: The Streamer Who Made Two Cents a Month and Still Wouldn't Quit (00:50:49) The Car Defense: Why People Fight to the Bone Over a 40K Net Gain (00:51:31) Breaking Someone's Frame: The Kids Argument and the N-Word Incident (00:54:36) The Action Test: I'm Gonna Versus I Am—How to Tell If Someone Will Actually Change (00:55:28) 28,000 Dollars in Debt Paid Off in 12 Months: The Financial Audit Success Rate (00:56:29) The Anchor Problem: When One Partner Drags the Other Down Financially (00:57:24) Couples Therapy, Prenups, and When to Walk Away from Financial Disaster (00:58:07) Underrated Purchases and Mint Chocolate Chip: The Flavor That Tastes Like Mouthwash (01:00:59) The Money Rule Caleb Struggles to Follow: Spend More and Take a Vacation (01:02:01) Hammer Elite: 110,000 Subscribers and Building a Premium Content Empire (01:02:54) Political Audits: Governors, Senators, and Why Newsom Said No (01:04:27) The Federal Debt Crisis: Pentagon Audits, Social Security Cuts, and the 25% Haircut in Five Years (01:04:57) Centrist Economics, Right-Wing Coded Jokes, and Why Both Parties Suck at Spending (01:09:27) The Final Word: Every Day You Wake Up, You Choose to Be a Retard or Not—Choose Wisely ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Will and Melanie already have a troubled past when it comes to cheating, but did they fix the issue or just sweep it under the rug? Find out in this all-new Chantel's Roses!

When cheating happens, everyone wants a simple answer: leave or stay. But real relationships are rarely that straightforward. In this episode of Come Curious, we unpack one of the most painful questions a person can face: should you stay with someone who has cheated on you? Drawing on listener stories, expert insights, personal experiences, and relationship research, we explore why affairs happen, what cheating can reveal about a relationship, and whether trust can genuinely be rebuilt after betrayal. Tune in to hear about: Why people cheat in the first place Emotional affairs vs physical affairs When cheating is a symptom of deeper relationship problems The role of communication, accountability and therapy Signs a relationship may be repairable When leaving might be the healthiest choiceListener stories of recovery, separation and ethical non-monogamy The long-term impact of betrayal on mental health and self-worth We also examine the reality that many couples do stay together after infidelity, and why healing looks different for every relationship. Whether you've been cheated on, cheated yourself, or simply want to understand the psychology behind affairs, this conversation offers compassion, honesty and practical perspectives without reducing a deeply human experience to a simple yes-or-no answer. Shout out to therapist Jemma Hardelle who provided her insight on this topic. You can find her online at @hardelle_jemma on IG and www.jemmahardelle.com Sign the petition for 'Holding Meta Accountable for Wrongful Deletion' Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on ⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@comecurious⁠⁠ and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence ⁠⁠@florencebark⁠⁠ Follow Reed ⁠⁠@reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is here and so is the quiet disconnection that comes with it. Longer days, busier schedules, kids home, and somehow you and your partner are co-managing the season instead of actually connecting. In this episode, licensed therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Sheila Arias to talk about how couples rebuild emotional closeness through small, intentional moments, not grand gestures, not perfect timing, just presence.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhy emotional disconnection is common in long-term relationshipsHow judgment and comparison quietly erode intimacyThe role of curiosity and compassion in strengthening emotional bondsWhy small, consistent moments matter more than grand gesturesHow structure and intentionality support connection and intimacyThe importance of physical affection beyond sexual intimacyTUNE IN TO LEARNHow to rebuild emotional connection without blaming yourself or your partnerSimple communication tools couples can practice right awayWhy emotional intimacy fades and how to restore it intentionallyHow scheduling connection can still feel meaningful and authenticWays to reconnect that fit real life, not unrealistic relationship idealsCONNECT WITH SHEILAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilaariaslmftTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheilaariaslmftWebsite: https://www.compasiontherapy.comTAKEAWAY MESSAGERebuilding emotional connection isn't about fixing your relationship or judging where you are. It's about choosing one small, intentional shift that brings curiosity, warmth, and presence back into your connection. Over time, those moments add up and help relationships feel alive again.As always, thank you for listening. If this episode resonated, consider sharing it with a partner or someone who may need this reminder. And remember - in a world where you are free to be anything, you are always free to be mindfulSend us Fan MailSupport the showNJ RESIDENTS, WORK WITH VANESSA Book a free 15-minute therapy consultation https://www.freetobemindful.com/contact LET'S STAY CONNECTED 

More than half of marriages end in divorce… so why do we still choose to tie the knot? In this episode we get profound relationship advice from a perspective you might not expect… a world-renowned divorce lawyer and authority on relationships. Because there's a lot that we can reverse engineer from someone who has spent their career witnessing endings. We're joined by James Sexton, America's top divorce lawyer, and bestselling author of How to Stay in Love and How Not To Fuck Up Your Marriage. After more than 20 years helping couples navigate the end of their marriages, James has rare insight into what actually causes relationships to fail, and how we can build stronger, healthier, lasting love before the start. We cover the real reason people divorce, the biggest mistakes that end marriages, what the red flags are that a relationship might be unsalvageable, emotional disconnection and the toxicity of social media for couples, and advice for anyone about to get married. In this moving conversation, we also explore the deeper philosophy of grief and impermanence, and what we can learn about building more connected relationships from someone who has witnessed a lifetime of endings. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, navigating relationship challenges, or simply want to become a better partner, this episode is packed with practical relationship advice that every couple (and anyone hoping to get married one day) should hear. Tune in to hear: The main causes of divorce after 20+ years in family law How we “lose the plot” in relationships The red flags that a relationship is breaking down or beyond repair Why couples' connections “go bankrupt slowly, then all at once" James Sexton's "Hit Send Now" philosophy for honest communication Check-in rituals and habits to stay connected and avoid drifting Why couples experience different versions of the same relationship (we're unreliable narrators!) How social media can be damaging in modern relationships What grief work and divorce law taught James about love, gratitude, and impermanence The most important advice James gives to anyone about to get married Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@sextonshow/videos https://www.nycdivorces.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In our latest TV recap special bonus (speshbon?) episode, we share our thoughts and reactions to season 5 of Couples Therapy. Head over to the Bad Queers Podcast Patreon to watch the full video episode.Share your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

Yo Aunteas went completely off-script and we are NOT sorry about it. What started as Jerrell yelling across a track field like somebody's mama turned into a FULL breakdown of the Lamar Odom Netflix documentary, why therapy gets weaponized, and whether any of us would actually survive being on Couples Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik (spoiler: Dawon would fire a client by session two). We get into:

When Ryan and I posted about doing a 2-day couples therapy intensive, people literally started praying for us.

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.Signs Your Spouse Has Emotionally Checked Out!Your partner didn't just leave. They left a long time ago.The "quiet divorce" is the emotional and psychological departure that happens years before anyone ever files legal paperwork. When a struggling marriage suddenly gets quiet, most people mistake the peace for a good sign. In reality, that calm after the storm isn't a resolution—it's resignation.In Ep456 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn Morrow unpack the hidden mechanics of emotional withdrawal, the rising wave of mid-life "gray divorce," and why a partner who stops fighting is far more dangerous than one who is still arguing.

How do we choose love over fear when relationships get hard? Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed.  This advice from Trevor Hanson will guide you through common communication landmines, why fear is the #1 killer of relationships, and how to move through fear by accessing our primary emotions and communicating without self-protection. I'm joined by Trevor Hanson, a marriage and family therapist who has helped thousands of individuals and couples heal attachment wounds and build secure, connected, confident relationships. His work has been featured by the Gottman Institute, and he's the founder of The Art of Healing, where he teaches frameworks for transforming insecurity into emotional safety. Listen to our full episode with Trevor here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Follow Trevor on Instagram Trevor's website: https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

What if the thing you've been doing to fix your relationship is actually what's keeping it stuck?Most couples hit a wall. You've read the books, planned the date nights, promised to listen better — and somehow you're still in the same spot. More exhausted, more frustrated, and further apart than before. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Todd Creager — licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years working with couples — explains why trying harder rarely works, and what's actually happening beneath the surface when your best efforts fall flat.Todd introduces a way of thinking that goes deeper than most couples therapy advice: the idea that we're made up of different parts — and that the real reason relationships stall isn't lack of effort. It's that one part of you is trying to fix things while another part — a wounded, scared, or quietly resentful part — isn't on board. No amount of willpower gets through to that part.He walks through a real couple he's currently working with: a woman who never felt seen as a child and erupts when her husband gets defensive, and a husband who grew up with an aggressive father and shuts down the moment conflict starts. Neither is the villain. Both are being driven by protective parts that took shape long before they ever met.What they're learning — and what Todd wants you to take away — is the difference between a protective relationship and a self-led relationship. A self-led relationship doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from getting curious about the parts of you that keep showing up in the same painful patterns, and learning to lead from a place of clarity, compassion, and genuine connection.This episode won't hand you a quick fix. It will give you a different way of seeing yourself, your partner, and the cycle you keep getting stuck in — and that shift is where real change in a relationship actually begins.If you're in a long-term relationship and feel like you've tried everything, start here.Subscribe to Todd's podcast for honest, practical guidance on the relationship challenges that matter most. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

We're filling summer reading lists and making sure that you have plenty of beach reads ready for whatever your plans are! It's hard to believe it's July, but we've got another quarterly upcoming romance episode here to ease the pain of half the year already passed! Here's a huge list of books arriving in July, August & September 2026—historical, paranormal, speculative, contemporary, a YA or two and a romantic suspense or two, we've got something for everyone. As a reminder, we haven't read most of these, but we have big plans!If you want more recommendations and more people with whom you can discuss 2026 romance novels, maybe you want to join our Patreon? You get an extra monthly episode from us and access to the incredible readers and brilliant people on the Fated Mates Discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Our next read along is an old school contemporary, Perfect by Judith McNaught. Sarah says it has the greatest all-is-lost moment in romance history. Read it to find out if she's right. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books.AUTHORS: Do you have a book coming out in 2026 that you'd like to make sure we know about? Or, are you a debut romance author who'd like to make sure we know about your debut? Fill out the forms here:2026/2027 Upcoming Romance Novels2026 Debut Romance NovelsJune Releases (Better Late Than Never)Love is a Contact Sport by Frederick SmithA Deal at Dawn by Vanessa RileyJuly ReleasesSeduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen by Eva LeighFIRE on Fire by Lukas GainesPrincess Bride with Benefits by Bella MasonAs Long as it Takes by Jill FrancisDie For Me by Shirlene ObuobiKiss, Marry, Kill by Cara TanamachiThe Paddock Club by Madge MarilAffairs of State by Calvin JamesFormula Zero by Meredith LanzenA Date with Death by Kelly CreaghDearest Beast by Felicia GrossmanFalling For You by Natasha MadisonThe Romance Revival by Christina LaurenEclipse of the Crown by AK CaggianoTheir Summer Rescue by Sera Taíno Maggie and Arthur's Magic Moment by Leslie ReneFoxx by Paisley HopeRavenous by Kresley ColeAn Education in Longing by Charlotte SteinOne Shattered Crown by Rebecca ZanettiAugust ReleasesI Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly LemmingSteelborn by Taylor LaRueEmbrace by Bal KhabraThe Cozy Nook Bookshop by Jeannie ChinIn What World by Bridget MorrisseyIt's a Business Doing Pleasure With You by Lindsay LewisRoped by Saffron KentDon't Say Mafia by CR JaneSee you at the Sunset by Susan LeeOld Flames by Nadine GonzalezSex Positive by Brooklyn RoseInternational Relations by Zac HammettHer Undercover Protector by Kayla ParrinThe Marriage Rebound by Meka JamesFull Throttle by JK MaclarenVow of Eternal Night by Lily CrozierSeptember ReleasesLove Me like a Rock Song by Shelley Jay ShoreHexy Beast by Avery FlynnYou're the One that I Haunt by Katie JungA Spell of Heart and Havoc by Kristen ValeThe Alibi Club by Carrie TalickThe Invisible Roommate by Timothy JanovskyFrom Beijing With Love by Bei LinDemons and Diplomacy by Megan FramptonWith all my Haunted Heart by Isabel SterlingIsn't He Romantic by Adib KhorramHow to Ruin a Rake by Kate PearceGhost Me, Maybe by Manda CollinsSee you Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-LondonGame Over by Bella NorthFormula He's the One by Andie J ChristopherDoomsdate by Laura Piper LeeSponsorsFelicia Grossman, author of Dearest Beast, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Barnes & Noble,

Tune in as Robert “Stew” Stewart (Stew World Order) strides back onto the podcast to discuss 5 Centimeters per Second, the 2007 anime coming-of-age movie about the love and connections that drift in and out of a yearning boy's life over the course of several years. Reading Takaki through a lens of depression, the other adaptations of this film fleshing out the narrative a little more, 5 Centimeters per Second having walked so that Your Name could run, and Arthur's ambivalent feelings towards Makoto Shinkai's filmography appear as a few of the subjects in this episode.Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, 5 Centimeters per Second stars:• Japanese cast:Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondō, Ayaka Onoue, and Satomi Hanamura• English cast:David Matranga, Johnny Yong Bosch, Hilary Haag, Tara Platt, Serena Varghese, and Kira BucklandSpoilers start at 37:30Interview with Makoto Shinkai | Electric Sheep MagazineCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere's how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere's how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Stew: Obsession• Arthur: Alter's “Couples Therapy,” Alter's “In Sound, We Live Forever,” and Alter's “ZIP”Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree

If you've ever seen an episode of Showtime's Couples Therapy, you already know Dr. Orna Guralnik has an almost uncanny ability to get to the heart of what's really going on between two people. And if you haven't seen the show, get ready to see your own relationships a little differently. Recorded live in front of an audience at City Winery in New York City, this episode of Next Question finds Katie and Orna covering it all — splitting, the psychological pattern behind almost every fight you've ever had; why dating feels harder than ever (and it's not just the apps); how childhood wounds show up in your adult relationships; and what actually keeps love alive for the long haul. In partnership with CancerGuard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Begging for trust is why you don't have it.When you plead, "you just have to trust me, I've changed," you are asking for something you haven't done the work to deserve. Begging starts as desperation, turns into defensiveness, and eventually flips into an attack on your partner. Real trust isn't negotiated—it's earned.In Ep455 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn Morrow break down the exact anatomy of rebuilding trust after cheating, lies, or emotional affairs. They explain why your partner still doesn't trust you even if you've stopped the bad behavior, and how to use the "trust bank account" to restore intimacy without losing your dignity.

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."Is my marriage over, or am I just tired?"There's a massive difference between the two—and most people get it completely wrong. When you are exhausted in your relationship, it doesn't mean your marriage is dead. It means you've been spinning your wheels doing the wrong things.In Ep454 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn Morrow tackle the reality of marriage exhaustion and burnout. Real growth energizes you; avoidance and bad strategies drain you. They pull no punches on what it truly means to fight for a relationship when you feel like checking out.

SPOILER: This was supposed to be out Sunday morning, but the audio was bad. So, we hit the refresh button and re-recorded. THEN, the audio was bad on that, TOO! So, this ends a little abruptly... ANYWAY, Producer Nic and his wife are BACK! They're reviewing Fathers Day, new experiences, and... WTF is up with Nic and the gym...?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Eli and Dr. Kim Lampson discuss the role of shame and secrecy in relationships, the lived experience of the non-eating disorder partner, and how therapists can help couples navigate difficult conversations.

Starting couples therapy can feel like a big step. Not because it's dramatic or scary, but because most people have never really been shown what couples therapy actually looks like, or how to begin. Despite growing awareness around mental health, couples therapy remains surprisingly underused. Many couples spend years feeling stuck in the same painful patterns before seeking support, often waiting until problems have become deeply entrenched. Yet when couples engage with the process, therapy can have a significant positive impact on their relationship. In this episode of The Happier Life Project, host Gabby Sanderson is joined by Jo Watson, a relationship psychotherapist and family mediator specialising in couples therapy, communication difficulties, intimacy, attachment, and relationship breakdown. With a warm, practical, and down-to-earth approach, Jo helps individuals and couples better understand themselves and each other, creating space for deeper connection, healthier communication, and lasting change. Together, they demystify the realities of couples therapy and explore what actually happens behind the therapy room door. The conversation examines the gap between what couples expect from therapy and the reality of the process, the common reasons people seek support, and why so many couples wait years before reaching out for help. Jo explains how attachment styles shape relationship dynamics, why communication skills are essential for healthy partnerships, and how emotional intimacy and trust can be strengthened over time. Gabby and Jo also discuss the repair mechanisms that help relationships recover from conflict, the role of forgiveness in long-term connection, how to approach difficult conversations when emotions are running high, and the importance of seeking support before problems become overwhelming. Throughout the episode, they challenge common misconceptions about couples therapy and explore why asking for help is not a sign of failure, but often a sign that two people care enough about their relationship to try something different. Whether you're considering therapy, navigating relationship challenges, or simply curious about how couples heal, reconnect, and grow together, this episode offers practical insights, reassurance, and an honest look at what it takes to build and maintain a healthy, lasting relationship. To download the My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself For more information on Jo and Tandem Therapy: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/  

Yup… we're doing it. In 2021 I sat across the table From Lewis Howes and his beautiful now-wife, Maria, listening to them gush over their then-new relationship… and how from Day One, therapy was a non-negotiable. Both individually and as a couple, they committed to working on themselves to give such a special union the best chance possible.I've never forgotten that.Fast forward to one year ago when I met Ryan, I immediately knew he was special. Our connection was special. And more than anything… it is a thing worth protecting and growing. Patterns are a real thing. And to be honest, I have more than a bag of destructive patterns…individually and relationally. I'm aware enough to know these days that if I don't continue to peel back the layers of healing, I will continue to repeat those patterns which have destroyed precious things historically.This podcast is about that. And it's about how over the last year Ryan and I have both committed to diving in head first.Relationships are mirrors… and sometimes those damn mirrors are hard to look into. But only by allowing the mirrors to be held up, can we become aware of our blind spots and ultimately (hopefully) evolve into two people who can hold a healthy relationship. :)This conversation touches on communication, self-awareness, people-pleasing, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to be fully seen by another person. We explore how our past experiences still shape the way we show up today and why healthy relationships often reveal the parts of ourselves that still need attention.In this episode, we discuss:Why personal growth doesn't stop when you find the right relationshipThe relationship patterns we never want to repeatHow unspoken expectations can create distance and resentmentThe challenge of balancing ambition, family, friendships, and connectionWhat vulnerability actually looks like in a healthy relationshipThe fears and insecurities that still show up for both of usChoosing curiosity over defensiveness during difficult conversationsHow growth often begins where comfort endsMore than anything, this episode is a reminder that the strongest relationships aren't built by two perfect people. They're built by two people willing to keep learning, keep communicating, and keep choosing each other through every season of growth.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 What Happens When Old Patterns Return04:03 Why We're Finally Talking About Long Distance07:07 Redefining What “Failed” Relationships Really Mean10:23 Can the Honeymoon Phase Actually Last Forever?13:19 When Your Partner Notices Every Tiny Shift16:11 The Fear of Being Fully Seen18:06 When People-Pleasing Starts Stealing Your Peace21:56 The Pattern Heidi Refuses to Repeat26:16 Why We Chose Therapy Before Things Broke29:21 The Truth About High Expectations in Love33:36 When Independence Makes Partnership Harder36:52 Becoming the Average of the Right People37:43 Losing Yourself to Be Loved40:10 What Comes Next After the Therapy Intensive41:47 Why Therapy Is a Tool, Not a Last Resort43:31 Awareness Is Where Real Change BeginsConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Is jealousy making you feel out of control — or controlling? Before you try to talk yourself out of it, it's worth understanding what it's actually doing for you.In this solo episode, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Todd Creager takes an honest, compassionate look at jealousy — not as a character flaw or a red flag, but as a protective response rooted in older, unhealed pain. If your partner mentions a coworker and your chest tightens, or a liked photo on social media sends your mind into overdrive, this episode speaks directly to what's happening beneath that reaction.Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) — a framework that recognizes we all carry different "parts" of ourselves — Todd explains that jealousy is rarely about the present moment. It's a protective part standing guard over a much older wound: the early learning that love can be taken away, that you can be made to feel unimportant, invisible, or replaced.Todd walks through two specific types of protective responses that show up when jealousy hits. The first is the manager — the part that watches, checks, scans for threats, reads texts over your partner's shoulder, and keeps a quiet inventory of who they spend time with. The second is the firefighter — the part that reacts, explodes, accuses, or shuts down just to stop an unbearable feeling. Both are trying to prevent pain, even when the behaviors are causing damage.The shift Todd offers isn't about pushing jealousy away. It's about bringing curiosity and compassion toward the part of you that's scared — so you can stop reacting from fear and start communicating from your whole, settled self. When you understand that jealousy's intent is always protective, you gain options you didn't have before. You stop being run by your past and create real space for a different kind of relationship.Whether you're the one struggling with jealousy or you're on the receiving end of a partner's reactions, this episode gives you a way to see it differently — and work with it rather than against it.If this resonates with you or someone you know, share this episode. Todd reads and responds to comments, and he'd love to hear from you. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

From Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we've watched family rifts play out publicly. But behind the headlines is a dilemma many people face in their own lives: what happens when the person you love doesn't fit into the family you come from? This week, Kate Langbroek sits down with world-renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel to discuss one of the most emotionally complicated tensions of adulthood — choosing your partner while trying to maintain your relationship with your family. Why do some parents struggle to accept their child's partner? Why can falling in love feel like betrayal? And when family conflict erupts, how do you protect your relationship without losing the people who raised you? Together, Kate and Esther unpack family estrangement, difficult in-laws, loyalty, intimacy, and the relationship patterns we inherit from our parents — and whether it's possible to build a marriage that looks different from the one we grew up with. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Georgie Tunny & Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking About Listen: The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34 Listen: Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father Listen: Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out Listen: Maisie Peters Has Moved On From Mid Men Listen: EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Browitt Survived The White Island Volcano. This Is Her Mother’s Story Too. Listen: Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going Listen: Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Esther Perel Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Bree Player Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more Sign up for the June 2026 Cohort of Shane's Certified Couples Intensive Training (CIT): https://cit.shanebirkel.com/ Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/ In this solo episode, Shane talks why it's not about the dishes. Hear why most of our emotional reactions aren't about what's happening right now, how to recognize carried emotions vs. present emotions, a modern look at our survival strategies, whether to do family of origin work with your clients, and why emotions often come up in financial conversations.

Do you feel miles apart from your partner—even though you still love each other deeply? Many long-term couples gradually drift into a "roommate" dynamic: life feels stable, the relationship is intact, but something vital is missing. Over time, habits and strategies designed to avoid conflict and maintain harmony can quietly diminish the spark, intimacy, and passion that once brought you together. In this episode, you'll discover why emotional distance often develops in otherwise loving relationships and what it takes to reconnect. Through fresh insights, relatable examples, and practical guidance, this conversation explores how the pursuit of stability can sometimes come at the expense of closeness. You'll learn why deeper intimacy requires a willingness to tolerate vulnerability, uncertainty, and emotional risk—and how embracing those challenges can strengthen your bond. Whether your relationship feels mildly disconnected or stuck in a long-standing rut, you'll come away with actionable tools and new perspectives to help reignite passion and create a more meaningful connection. Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist and couples therapist with over 30 years of experience helping partners navigate the complexities of long-term relationships. Drawing on clinical insight, real-world compassion, and a deep understanding of how intimacy and anxiety intertwine, Dr. Chalmer has guided countless couples through the challenges explored in his books, video courses, and posts. With his wife, Judy Alexander, he is also the co-host of the podcast Couples Therapy in Seven Words and a trusted voice in relationship education.   Episode Highlights 04:30 How couples grapple with the competing needs for both stability and intimacy—and why this paradox lies at the heart of lasting relationships. 06:42 What often surprises couples in therapy and how rethinking "conflict" can actually bring unexpected relief and clarity. 11:22 How the pursuit of stability can slowly erode intimacy and why some couples find themselves drifting into "roommate mode" without realizing it. 15:15 Real-life examples of couples who deeply love each other but have quietly slipped into a routine that lacks real connection. 16:11 How fears—both known and hidden—can keep us from bringing up tough topics and leave couples feeling stuck. 22:15 Hidden anxieties that might be holding them back, especially for men. 23:51 What makes couples therapy so intimidating for so many. 27:26 How finding meaning—even in moments of anxiety—can shift your entire experience of relationship struggles. 31:08 How facing relationship challenges together can lead to a new sense of gratitude and growth that endures—even if the outcome isn't what you expected. 37:55 Practical guidance on taking safe, manageable steps toward greater connection. 39:18 How embracing curiosity, support, and small risks can foster hope, healing, and renewed passion in your relationship.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Pause and Breathe: Take a moment to ground yourself with deep breaths before entering important conversations to increase presence and reduce anxiety. Get Curious, Not Panicked: Approach difficult topics with curiosity instead of fear, reminding yourself that discomfort does not signal dysfunction. Acknowledge and Validate Fears: Recognize your own and your partner's fears as legitimate rather than dismissing them, creating a safer environment for vulnerability. Define Desired Change: Together with your partner, clarify what "better" would look like in your relationship, orienting focus toward shared goals. Risk Small Vulnerabilities: Start by sharing a small, meaningful feeling or need with your partner, even if it feels scary, to practice intimacy in manageable doses. Reflect on Meaning and Purpose: Remind yourself of the value and meaning of your relationship, which can help bolster courage to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort. Use Support Systems: Consider seeking guidance from resources like books, video courses, or a trusted couples therapist to experience new ways of connecting. Celebrate Progress: After taking interpersonal risks, acknowledge positive outcomes and growth, reinforcing your willingness to keep stretching toward greater intimacy.   Mentioned The Passion Paradox (course) The Passion Paradox (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Betrayal and Forgiveness (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Couples Therapy in Seven Words (podcast) Principia Amoris (book) Man's Search for Meaning (book) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (book) Managing Conflict in Relationships: An Interview with Dr. Jessica Higgins (YouTube episode) ERP 110: How To Manage Two Majorly Conflicting Needs In Relationship ERP 015: Do You Have A "Unity" Or "Journey" Mindset In Relationship? ERP 446: Dealing With Betrayal In Relationship & Learning To Forgive 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free guide)   Connect with Dr. Bruce Chalmer Websites: brucechalmer.com | couplestherapyinsevenwords.com  Facebook: facebook.com/drbrucechalmer  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bruce-chalmer-95ab70305/  Instagram: instagram.com/dr_bruce_chalmer  YouTube: youtube.com/brucechalmer TikTok: tiktok.com/@drbrucechalmer  Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couples-therapy-in-seven-words/id1517231158   

It's another edition of COUPLES THERAPY! This week, Johnjay and Blake are up and they're bringing in some special guests: Their son, Kemp, and his girlfriend, Cathryn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some couples are starting therapy before there's a crisis, using it to find out what they really need to know before committing to a lifetime together.  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jennifer Welch (“I've Had It” podcast) guest co-hosts. Reese Witherspoon says failure fueled her success. Khloé Kardashian on disapproving siblings' partners. A new season of relationship drama on “Couples Therapy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the incredible response to Dr. Delony's first appearance, we invited him back for a live event with our community. Enjoy a live counseling session with Dr.Delony at our show! If you haven't grabbed your copy yet, The Courage to Commit is officially available wherever books are sold or at the link below. https://thecouragetocommit.com/ Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at https://SKIMS.com. Go to https://kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order. If you're thinking about adding a sports court or upgrading your outdoor space, head to https://americasportsconstruction.com to get started, check them out on Instagram @americasportsconstruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In most marriages, one spouse has a higher desire for intimacy, while the other has a lower desire. And if you're being honest… navigating that difference can feel exhausting, confusing, and lonely.You talk about it. You have the hard conversations. Things improve for a few days… maybe even a week. But then somehow, you find yourselves stuck in the exact same argument again and again, wondering why nothing is actually changing and why your spouse still doesn't seem to hear or respond to what you need.So what do you do when communication alone isn't working?The truth is, you are far from alone.This week on the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy have sex therapist Austin on to discuss one of the most common. and emotionally charged struggles couples face: mismatched desire in marriage. They unpack why couples keep having the same frustrating conversations, what's really happening underneath the conflict, and how to finally create lasting change and deeper connection together.

After the incredible response to Dr. Delony's first appearance, we invited him back for a live event with our community. Enjoy a live counseling session with Dr.Delony at our show! If you haven't grabbed your copy yet, The Courage to Commit is officially available wherever books are sold or at the link below. https://thecouragetocommit.com/ Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at https://SKIMS.com. Go to https://kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order. If you're thinking about adding a sports court or upgrading your outdoor space, head to https://americasportsconstruction.com to get started, check them out on Instagram @americasportsconstruction.

In this episode of the Written Melanin Podcast, host C. M. Lockhart welcomes USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lemming. They discuss Kimberly's unique approach to writing fantasy romance, her journey to becoming a successful author, and the importance of writing without overthinking.00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast02:19 Introducing Kimberly Lemming and Her Works11:18 The Journey of a Bestselling Author20:09 The Reality of Publishing in the Romantic Era24:37 Exploring New Genres: The Shift from Romance to Gamer Lite28:15 The Importance of Laughter in Writing32:40 Advice for New Authors: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome40:48 Upcoming Works and Future Plans-Kimberly Lemming

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3036: Dr. Kathy McMahon explores how emotional invalidation quietly damages trust, intimacy, and self-esteem in relationships. Drawing on the Gottmans' stress-reducing conversation technique, she explains how small daily conversations can help couples feel emotionally safe, heard, and supported while revealing deeper unhealthy communication patterns that may need professional attention. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.couplestherapyinc.com/invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation/ Quotes to ponder: "The listener doesn't have to solve the problem. They simply need to be present, pay attention, and try to understand and empathize." "Feelings are invalidated when they are deemed worthless, or unimportant." "The goal is to provide an opportunity to practice supportive and encouraging talks." Episode references: The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saying I love you to someone can be such a huge thing - so how do you know when you actually feel it? And when is the right time to say it? Plus how do you deal when the person you love doesn't say it back. We answer all your questions about declaring your love with couples therapist Megan Kozak. 

This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more Sign up for the June 2026 Cohort of Shane's Certified Couples Intensive Training (CIT): https://cit.shanebirkel.com/ Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/ In this solo episode, Shane talks truth & love. Hear why relationships are so hard, why we present the edited version of ourselves to our partner at first, how to help your clients show their true selves, how truth & love tie into The 4 Cs of Relationships, and how deep to go into family history with your clients.

In today's episode, we get into another pop culture, gay ass conversation about Dr. Orna's braid to Obsession (the movie) and everything in between, including Drake, Half Man, Bezos rocket explosion and more!To leave us a message on pop culture, or topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

73% of you have dated someone where there's been a mismatch of PDA in your relationship. So what can you do if one of you loves physical touch and the other doesn't?We chat to couples therapist and sexologist Isiah McKimmie on how to navigate that mismatch, how to deal with feelings of rejection, and whether it's something you can work on or change. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's another week of internet chaos, reality TV nonsense, celebrity drama, and questionable life choices.THIS WEEK'S LINEUP:-Weekend Update

What if some of the marriage advice you've always believed is actually hurting your relationship? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy reveal the most common marriage advice they were given (or that they have heard) before and after getting married, advice that sounded wise, was widely accepted, and was often shared with the best intentions, but ultimately did more harm than good.From popular relationship clichés to long-held beliefs about what makes a marriage successful, they unpack the advice they discovered was actually creating frustration, misunderstanding, and disconnection instead of strengthening their relationship.You may be surprised by how many of these marriage "rules" you've heard, or even followed yourself. Tune in and see if you agree with their list! We would also love to hear anything you have heard and include them in a future episode.

We weigh in on the new season of Couples Therapy, finally get into a summer mood, and express a variety of provocative opinions! For two extra episodes/month, join us at patreon.com/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSOR | Bask & LatherGet 20% off textured hair care built on real results. Shop now: https://www.baskandlatherco.comUse code: GJ at checkout.SPONSOR | Cure HydrationPlant-based electrolytes formulated with the same science as IV therapy. Stay hydrated the right way: https://www.curehydration.comUse code: GJ for 20% off. Melissa and Melanie are back with another week of unfiltered takes. From graduation emotions and scrapbook dreams to the Dr. Cheyenne Bryant PhD controversy that has the internet in a frenzy, they break it all down. A listener shares a wild week involving a tech layoff, immigration stress, and a dentist under investigation for potential HIV and hepatitis exposure. The sisters react to Floyd Mayweather's financial downfall, Offset's gambling rumors, and dive deep into recaps of the Crash documentary, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Couples Therapy. They close out with a take on prenups that might change how you think about marriage.0:00 - Intro & Welcome1:08 - Long Story Short: Graduation Season4:50 - Dr. Shyanne Bryant PhD Controversy20:40 - Live Show Announcement (Atlanta)24:27 - Pop the Trunk24:35 - Listener Week: Layoff, Immigration & Dentist HIV Scare37:33 - Floyd Mayweather Is Broke & Offset Drama1:12:52 - TV Talk: Crash Documentary44:59 - TV Talk: Real Housewives of Atlanta1:04:21 - TV Talk: Real Housewives of Rhode Island1:08:22 - TV Talk: Couples Therapy1:19:33 - Prenups: Why You Already Signed OneNew episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss the conversation.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstageThe Gin & Juice Podcast |  Graduation Tears, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, Floyd's Broke? & Real Housewives 

This week, the OG three Steve, Dana, and Julia dig into the visually stuffed, Marxist smorgasbord that is Boots Riley's latest film I Love Boosters. Starring Keke Palmer and Demi Moore, the candy-colored agitprop is about exploitation, the fashion world, shoplifting as class warfare, and— as they discuss—perhaps more than one movie can handle. Next they turn from Marx to Freud and analyze the critically adored reality TV phenomenon Couples Therapy, now entering its fifth season. Is the office of Dr. Orna Guralnik a site of transcendent psychological revelation or panoptic exploitation? They unpack.Finally, they talk lingvo itself by way of a recent article in Harpers by Katie Thornton about the unlikely resurgence of interest in the artificial language Esperanto. In a bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they answer a listener question about what long-running pieces of culture they've stuck with over years.Ĝuu!EndorsementsDana: The book The Artificial Language Movement by Andrew Large about the centuries-long history of utopic language projects.Julia: Lena Dunham's memoir Famesick and Dialed.gg, the internet's latest color perception test.Steve: The music of the indie shoegaze band Slowdive—particularly the album Souvlaki—and the solo efforts of its frontman Neil Halstead—particularly the song “Witless or Wise” and the album Palindrome Hunches; check out Steve's mega playlist for more.---Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the OG three Steve, Dana, and Julia dig into the visually stuffed, Marxist smorgasbord that is Boots Riley's latest film I Love Boosters. Starring Keke Palmer and Demi Moore, the candy-colored agitprop is about exploitation, the fashion world, shoplifting as class warfare, and— as they discuss—perhaps more than one movie can handle. Next they turn from Marx to Freud and analyze the critically adored reality TV phenomenon Couples Therapy, now entering its fifth season. Is the office of Dr. Orna Guralnik a site of transcendent psychological revelation or panoptic exploitation? They unpack.Finally, they talk lingvo itself by way of a recent article in Harpers by Katie Thornton about the unlikely resurgence of interest in the artificial language Esperanto. In a bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they answer a listener question about what long-running pieces of culture they've stuck with over years.Ĝuu!EndorsementsDana: The book The Artificial Language Movement by Andrew Large about the centuries-long history of utopic language projects.Julia: Lena Dunham's memoir Famesick and Dialed.gg, the internet's latest color perception test.Steve: The music of the indie shoegaze band Slowdive—particularly the album Souvlaki—and the solo efforts of its frontman Neil Halstead—particularly the song “Witless or Wise” and the album Palindrome Hunches; check out Steve's mega playlist for more.---Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I love for people to come when the pipes leak instead of when they burst." — Vonda TiedelWhy do so many couples wait years before finally seeking help?What actually happens in the therapy room, and what is the therapist really doing?Are there situations where couples therapy can do more harm than good?Couples therapy is one of the most misunderstood tools in marriage. People assume it means something's broken, that the therapist will pick a side, or that it's too late. None of that is true.In this episode, Kenna sits down with two trusted colleagues and fellow licensed marriage and family therapists, Ben Baker and Vonda Tiede, for an honest, behind-the-curtain conversation about what couples therapy actually looks like, who it's for, and what gets in the way of people starting sooner.They cover the myths that keep couples stuck, the difference between a disagreement and a full-blown fight, what "containment" really means in the therapy room, and the specific situations where couples therapy is actually contraindicated. They also share the one thing they each wish every couple knew before they ever walked through the door.Whether you're considering couples therapy, currently in it, or just curious what happens in that room, this episode will give you real answers, not vague reassurances.Chapters(00:00) - "Your marriage is my client"(00:28) - Welcome and guest introductions(02:14) - Highs and Hards(08:25) - Why couples therapy feels so mysterious(09:35) - How Ben and Vonda chose marriage and family therapy(14:01) - Individual therapy vs. couples therapy(18:38) - Myths and misconceptions therapists want to dispel(33:56) - When to come and when to wait(52:18) - The one thing each therapist wishes every couple knew(58:03) - Challenge by choice(01:00:27) - Closing prayerLinks and Resources:Martin Center for Integration - https://martincenterforintegration.comVonda Tiede, LMFT - https://www.vondatiede.com/Related episodes with Ben Baker: Men and Mental Health, Men in Relationships, Triangulation - https://martincenterforintegration.com/show-notes-70Related episodes with Vonda Tiede: Marital Intimacy, What Happens in Individual Therapy - https://martincenterforintegration.com/show-notes-21Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters!Join our email list and never miss an episode or an eventVisit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

This week J&J welcome Dr. Orna Guralnik from Couples Therapy to talk about the biggest mistakes couples make before they ever step into therapy! Dr. Orna explains why “agree to disagree” is usually just code for “I'm exhausted trying to change you.” The conversation gets hilarious when Jared roleplays a full couples fight about chicken vs. steak dinner and accidentally reveals his deepest relationship fears. Plus, Dr. Orna shares the biggest sign couples therapy is happening too early, the moment it's officially too late, and why respecting your partner's differences matters more than ‘winning' the argument! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Orphan Black was one of our couples shows in the earlier days of our relationship, which means we've imprinted on Tatiana Maslany like ducklings on a mama duck! We're profesh enough tho that we (mostly) keep our fangirling in check on today's episode! Hot on the press junket for her brand new Apple TV+ show Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Tatiana dropped by the ol' virtual couch for the usual Couples Therapy smorgasbord of light/heavy - we talk about our morning routines as well as our 4am fears, Tatiana's childhood in Saskatchewan and Tatiana's adulthood in anxiety, Everything from perimenopause to sloppy breakfasts, we got it all, and of course, we talk improv openings for 90 seconds, just like you love us to! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Get tickets to Naomi's Bell House show in New York THIS THURSDAY May 14th! Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.