Podcasts about relationships

Conflict is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's necessary for close, authentic relationships, says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and the author of a new book, The Art of Fighting. But sometimes it can be hard to know if it's worth getting in the weeds with someone. In this episode of Life Kit, Parker shares questions to ask yourself before you bring up an issue, how to handle different conflict styles and why it's a good idea to schedule time to fight.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening and convenient playlists of popular help topics like personal finance, getting healthy, and more. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Sometimes it's not the kids - it's the adults around them that make parenting so difficult! Today we are answering your questions about difficult in-laws, boundaries with extended family, and tricky friendships that can make even simple parenting scenarios more complicated. Tune in and learn something practical to help you navigate whatever you're facing this week.Episode Recap:Should I re-engage my family of origin? Historically, it has been painful. (5:30)I'm struggling with my sister-in-law who tries to parent my kids (8:30)We are raising our kids far from family - how do I bring this grief to God? (11:55)One of my close friend's children is just plain destructive, how do I handle that? (16:07)Scripture: Romans 12:18 (NIV) “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”Discussion Questions:Generally speaking, are boundaries easy for you to create? Is there a relationship in your life that regularly makes parenting harder? What specifically is creating tension?Where do you need a clearer boundary with extended family? What keeps you from setting it?Are you carrying grief over the family relationships you wish your kids had? Have you honestly brought that disappointment to God?Resources:Use code WT20 to get $20 off SOAR registration today! Pick up a copy of Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & John TownsendReach out to have Karen come speak in your community.Want More of This Conversation?During Wire Talk+, Karen and Emily share real-life examples of how boundaries have brought freedom to their relationships and Karen offers her best in-law advice! Become an Insider today to get bonus content each week, join quarterly Zoom calls with Karen and sustain the ministry of this podcast! 

Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built one skill at a time. In this episode, Dr. Kim sits down with returning guest and licensed counselor Debra Fileta to talk about why so many marriages struggle, not because couples don't love each other, but because they haven't learned the skills to communicate that love well. Together they unpack practical ways to become better listeners, healthier communicators, and more intentional spouses. Whether you've been married for six months or sixty years, you'll walk away with simple, biblical tools to strengthen your connection, improve communication, and reflect the love of Christ in your marriage. Main Takeaways: Love isn't always the problem—sometimes it's a lack of relationship skills.  The healthiest communication starts with self-awareness.  Listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse.  You don't have to wait for your spouse to change first.  Quotes from this Episode: Dr. Kim: "I think a lot of marriages aren't struggling because of a lack of love—they're struggling because couples haven't learned the skills to communicate that love well." "Jesus is our model for relationships. Nobody served like He did, and nobody loved people more intentionally." "When we really learn to listen to each other, it probably makes a bigger difference than almost anything else in marriage." "Don't settle for a marriage that's just surviving when God created your marriage to thrive." "The payoff of listening well is that your spouse doesn't just know you love them—they actually experience your love." "You don't have to wait for your spouse to change before you begin obeying what God is asking of you." "Good communication isn't something you master once. It's something you keep growing in through every season of marriage." "Sometimes we think we're communicating because we're talking, but communication doesn't happen until our spouse feels heard." "If you invest intentionally in your marriage today, you'll be grateful for it in every season that comes tomorrow."   ___________________________________________________________________ Debra Fileta: "It's often not a lack of love—it's a lack of skill." "Relationships are only as strong as the skills we bring into them." "God wants us to become more like Him, not more like us." "Nothing changes if nothing changes." "People skills aren't about getting people to like you more—they're about helping you communicate God's love more effectively." "Just because you start a sentence with 'I feel' doesn't mean you're actually sharing a feeling." "Healing means looking back at the things that served you in one season and asking whether they're sabotaging you in this season." "If a relationship is like a recipe, I can't change your ingredients—but I can change mine." "Most people hear about a book on people skills and immediately think of someone else who needs it. Real growth begins when you start with yourself." "Listening isn't waiting for your turn to speak. It's receiving what's being said." "The health of my marriage starts with my personal health. When I become healthier, I have more to offer my relationship."   Time to Talk About it:  Which relationship skill do you think would make the biggest difference in our marriage right now—listening, encouragement, expressing feelings, handling conflict, or something else? Why? Is there a communication habit or response you've carried from your family growing up that may be helping—or hurting—our relationship today? What's one practical change each of us can make this week that would help the other feel more seen, heard, and loved? How can we intentionally create at least 30 minutes this week to simply connect—not solve problems, but listen, encourage, and pray together?   Mentioned in This Episode: Awesome Marriage is on Instagram! Get your copy of People Skills: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as Your Skills. Your marriage communication needs intentional effort and investment: 30 Day Communication Challenge Sign up for our One Thing email series. One practical thing to do each day to grow your marriage! Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word with your spouse? Find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. Marriage communication is different- it needs your investment daily. Check out Achieving Awesome Communication in Marriage. If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !  It's the perfect time to become a Marriage Changer! When you become a Marriage Changer you'll receive exclusive content from Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy as well as our resource of the month! Become a Marriage Changer today!  

When kids take over the house, marriage can easily go to survival mode - and suddenly the relationship you love feels like one more chore on the to-do list. In this powerful Couples Therapy episode, Lenny and Letty open up about the invisible ways parenting, exhaustion, and unresolved patterns are draining their connection. With three kids, room-sharing, chronic sleep disruption, and years of putting everyone else first, they have reached a point where intentional connection is nonexistent. Debra helps them uncover what is really happening underneath the bedtime battles. What starts as a conversation about kids in the bedroom becomes a deeper look at motivation, avoidance, emotional timing, and the patterns that keep couples disconnected even when they still love each other deeply. If you've ever felt like your marriage is getting lost under the demands of parenting, work, and fatigue, this episode will hit home. It's honest, hopeful, and full of practical wisdom for couples who want to move from barely getting by to building something stronger on purpose.Tune into this episode, and then grab a copy of Relationship Skills to learn the skills you need to build a thriving relationship. Click here to WATCH the full episode. Podcast Extras: Relationship Skills - Pre-Order Now! Relationships don't fall apart because of a lack of love but struggle because of a lack of skill. As you and your partner move through the four seasons of a relationship each bringing its own rhythms, challenges, and opportunities for growth—how you show up will either strengthen your relationship or slowly wear it down. Originally released as Love in Every Season, this updated and expanded guide from licensed professional counselor Debra Fileta is your road map to the skills you need to strengthen your relationship at every stage. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, Relationship Skills will help you in SPRING: stop ignoring red flags and build on a healthy foundation in SUMMER: build connection and intimacy without losing yourself in FALL: communicate honestly, repair, and grow through conflict in WINTER: stay intentional when things feel stagnant Let this guide help you take your relationship skills to the next level so you can grow in maturity, deepen intimacy, and build a relationship that lasts! The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session...

Can artificial intelligence give us the perfect relationship—or does perfection come at the cost of real human connection?In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with writer, director, producer, and bestselling author Lisa Steadman to discuss modern relationships, romantic storytelling, artificial intelligence, and her new festival short film, Tainted Love.A graduate of the USC screenwriting program, Lisa has built a wide-ranging creative career spanning film, television, publishing, branding, and digital media. She shares how she went from working in film production to helping build the Barbie Collector brand at Mattel, launching an influential breakup blog, and becoming the bestselling author of It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown.Lisa also opens up about how her own relationships shaped her writing, why she initially resisted writing romantic comedies, and how she learned to balance the fantasy of romance with the emotional truth of real-life relationships.In this episode:Lisa Steadman's journey from USC Film School to professional screenwritingWhat film school does—and does not—prepare writers forHow she helped build Mattel's Barbie Collector brandWhy she refused to sign away ownership of her creative ideasTurning a painful breakup into a successful blog and book careerHow personal relationships influence screenwritingWhy romantic comedies need both fantasy and emotional truthThe creative process behind Tainted LoveWhy people may choose AI companions over human relationshipsWhat artificial intelligence cannot replace about real loveHow AI could change screenwriting and independent filmmakingThe risks and opportunities AI creates for writersWhy filmmakers should stop waiting for permission and create their own workThe importance of collaboration in independent filmLisa's dream of bringing her television series Lauren of Arabia to the screenIn Tainted Love, Lisa imagines a near future where AI companions look and behave like real people. During a neighborhood dinner party, a sudden blackout exposes who is human—and who is not—forcing the characters to confront the emotional consequences of choosing artificial perfection over genuine connection.The conversation also explores Lisa's nuanced view of AI in Hollywood. She uses it as a creative assistant and believes it could help independent filmmakers reduce costs and green-light their own projects, but she remains concerned about protecting the heart, humanity, and creative livelihoods that only people can provide.Whether you are a screenwriter, filmmaker, author, romantic-comedy fan, or simply curious about the future of love and technology, this episode offers an entertaining and thought-provoking look at relationships in the age of artificial intelligence.Subscribe to Best in Fest for more conversations with filmmakers, writers, actors, producers, and entertainment professionals shaping the future of storytelling.

It's that time again, Spookies, but Chelsea wasn't sure what to pick for her birthday flick this year, so she decided to do a little sequel presentation. After covering Influencer back in Season 3 for the same occasion, it just felt right to take a chance on Influencers (2025), but did the risk pay off? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we went in blind as we reunited with Cassandra Naud and Emily Tennant's characters for a second showdown that featured even more blood lust and sapphic sexual tension than the first. References:https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2025/12/12/influencers-director-on-how-lizzie-mcguire-inspired-the-sequel-rise-of-malicious-ai-that-bonkers-ending-and-more/

Consent and autonomy matter in marriage, and nobody should feel pressured or coerced into sex. I also believe a monogamous couple can care for their shared sexual relationship without turning it into entitlement, duty, or a fight about who is “the problem”.• the difference between sexual entitlement and sexual responsibility• how pressure after a “no” kills desire and creates obligation• why “low desire” is not an identity and what can shut desire down• reframing rejection so “no” becomes information not a crisis• questions that help both partners collaborate without defensiveness• using empathy, vulnerability, and accountability to talk about sex• seeing desire as a system and changing pursue-withdraw patterns• a simple conversation prompt to open the door gentlyIf you are looking for a great way to improve your connection, fun and intimacy in your marriage, consider doing the 14-Day Hotter Together Couple's Challenge. You can get all the details here: https://monicatanner.com/hotter.If this conversation encouraged you, would you do me a favor and share it with someone you love? Your spouse, a friend, or another couple who could use a little hope today.Send us Fan Mail

It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else!This week, EXCEPT won and we ditch talking Lestat and Anne Rice vampirism to answer YOUR relationship questions!Follow us on Instagram!Submit your topics and vote on others on our subreddit!Get even more content from us on Patreon!Proudly part of The Sonar Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 458: GLP-1s, Diet Culture, and Your Relationship with Food and BodyIn today's episode, Jessie closes out her GLP-1 series by discussing how using or considering a GLP-1 medication can impact your relationship with food, exercise, and body image, especially for those who've done body neutrality work or have a history of disordered eating. ---If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!---Resources and ReferencesPart 1: Episode 454: Your Pelvic Floor on a GLP-1. What You Need to Know.Part 2: Episode 456: Strength Training on a GLP-1 – Why Lifting Matters More Than EverShow Notes 03:50 – Understanding the nuances of deciding to start a GLP-108:58 – The relief of starting a GLP-1 and the fear that can come with it11:55 – Can you trust your hunger cues?13:47 – Navigating external praise about your body while holding your own personal history15:51 – Questions to ask yourself when external praise becomes difficult to hear16:23 – Navigating this topic during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause17:52 – Why we need to be talking about the complexities of GLP-1s18:11 – Jessie's encouragement for navigating the voices that can become part of your day-to-day life on a GLP-120:24 – Wrapping up with some final thoughts22:44 – Jessie's personal words of encouragement

Dr. Amy Muise, an Associate Professor of Psychology and York Research Chair in Relationships and Sexuality at York University, directs the Sexual Health and Relationships (SHaRe) Lab, where she studies how couples build and sustain desire over time. In this episode, Dr. Amy breaks down why sexual desire declines even in happy relationships, the data behind planned versus spontaneous sex, and what actually predicts romantic chemistry. She also covers the surprising link between household labor and desire, and how to think about first dates without over-relying on "the spark."References:Art Aron: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_AronDr. Amy Muise: https://discover.academics.yorku.ca/Amy.MuiseEric Tu: https://erictu.ca/Lorne Campbell: https://www.psychology.uwo.ca/people/faculty/Campbell.htmlSHaRe Lab: https://www.amymuise.comYork University: https://www.yorku.caTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:40 How one undergrad thesis led to a career studying relationships02:46 Why sexual desire, specifically, became her research focus05:43 The myth that desire stays high in a "healthy" relationship08:00 Familiarity, novelty, and the self-expanding experiences that sustain desire10:00 Is there a normal amount of sex to have12:38 The gender gap in desire, and why it exists13:32 How an unequal household load quietly lowers desire20:58 The overwhelming, mostly false belief about spontaneous sex22:44 Rebranding planned sex like planning a vacation26:58 Should more couples be planning sex?28:57 The five ingredients of real romantic chemistry32:45 Why 40% of happy couples felt no spark at first34:44 What a first date can, and can't, predict36:52 Why relationship scientists struggle to predict compatibility39:00 Beyond small talk: the "fast friends" questions that build closeness46:50 Destiny vs. growth beliefs, and why growth wins49:34 The craft Amy is spending a lifetime honing

Nikki and Brie are back with Part 2 from the Bonita Bonita speakeasy with longtime friends Skylar Grey and Elliott Taylor and this time, Skylar is in the hot seat!Skylar opens up about life as an independent artist, the freedom of making music on her own terms, and how her album Wasted Potential helped her process her past and step into a new creative chapter. Plus, Skylar and Elliott reveal more about their relationship in a hilarious game of “Who's More Likely To?” Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recirculating this episode! If you've been feeling unmotivated, exhausted, or like you're just going through the motions instead of actually living your life, you're not alone and it doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It might just mean you're burnt out. In this solo episode, I get real about the burnout I hit after publishing my book, and share the science-backed research and practical, actionable tools that helped me work through it. No empty "you've got this" cheerleading—just the specific action steps, and the why behind them, so you can get unstuck and start feeling like yourself again.  

Family relationships can be complicated! So how do we navigate changing family roles, competing expectations, boundaries, and communication while protecting the relationships that matter most?In this episode, Stacy Reaoch joins me to talk about the challenges that can come with family relationships and what it looks like to choose connection, extend grace, and build bridges even when things feel awkward or difficult. Stacy co-wrote Making Room for Her with her own mother-in-law and shares wisdom from interviewing women across different generations about their experiences.We talk about: Why family relationships can become challenging when roles and expectations change Navigating competing expectations around time, holidays, and extended family Knowing when to speak up and when to let something go Why unsolicited advice can create tension—and what to do instead How parenting preferences can create conflict between generations Choosing the relationship over the small things What grandparents can do to build trust with their adult children and their spouses Finding small ways to show love and move toward a family member, even when it feels awkward How to support your adult child's marriage without taking sides What to do when you're concerned about your child's marriage Learning to navigate a new relationship with your daughter-in-law or son-in-law Practicing patience, humility, and healthy communication Trusting God with relationships that feel impossible to repair Connect with Stacy Reaoch:  Website: Stacy Reaoch  Facebook: Stacy Reaoch Links Mentioned:  Making Room for Her: By Stacy and Barbara Reaoch The Word in Our Home: By Ben, Stacy and Barbara Reaoch Related Episodes: How to Have Healthy Conflict :: Lynn Hoffman [Ep 307] Good Boundaries and Goodbyes :: Lysa TerKeurst [Ep 387] Adult Child Estrangement: What to Do—and How to Hold On to Hope :: Dr. Jim Burns [Ep 587] Featured Sponsors:  Hiya Health; you can now find Hiya in person at Target stores nationwide, or order directly from their website with a special deal we've worked out just for you. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve. Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Use our exclusive link to save 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/[DMA]. That's honeylove dot com slash [DMA]. After you check out, they'll ask where you heard about them — please support our show and tell them we sent you. Experience the new standard in comfort and support with Honeylove.

Every relationship is taking you somewhere, but is it propelling you forward, keeping you stuck, or pulling you off course?

Free 10 Day Couples Challenge Try Relationship Academy When everyday friction is automatically read as a lack of effort or affection, couples often get trapped in painful, defensive loops. How do we move away from assigning negative intent and toward honoring the literal differences in how our brains process the world? In this episode, we unpack how neurodivergent traits—like executive dysfunction and sensory processing differences—can show up in relationships, and how framing these realities through the lens of individuation creates a path toward genuine safety and collaborative connection. Main Talking Points: Executive Functioning Differences Cognitive Processing Variances Sensory Profile Mismatches Interoceptive Sensation Nuances Mono Tropism Rigidity Unmasking Relational Safety The goal isn't to force a single, shared reality onto two different minds, but to build enough safety and curiosity to accommodate the unique ways you both navigate the world. Give Me Discounts! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order!  Tanasi - Use code “relationship" for 25% off your first order. *If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Dr. Lior Tamir speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about using AI, systems, and intentional follow-up to grow a more efficient and profitable dental practice. Drawing from his experience building a marketing agency, returning to dentistry, and scaling multiple practices, Dr. Tamir explains why patient experience, social proof, marketing, and a clear sales process are essential for growth.  He breaks down the hidden opportunity in unscheduled treatment, why most follow-up systems fail, and how practices can use dedicated "setters," scripts, financing conversations, and consistent outreach to help patients move forward with needed care. Dr. Tamir also shares how AI agents can support dental teams by identifying outstanding treatment, drafting personalized outreach, tracking conversations, and helping practices create more human, trustworthy patient experiences without replacing the people who make those relationships work. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

In Part 1 of this two part episode, Dan and I give an example of a conditioned pattern that arises in our relationship and how we work through it. Our approach is rooted in our strong mutual desire to examine anything and everything that arises, and our strong aversion to avoiding triggers or sweeping issues under the rug. We’re willing to let things get uncomfortable and messy to clearly see and work through what’s arising.  In Part 2 we’ll talk more about our “post mortem” revisiting process and we’ll look at the role identity plays in the way couples work through issues.Please email me at amy@dramyjohnson.com with your feedback and suggestions about this episode. We would love to hear what you think and what you'd like to hear more about as we record a new series of episodes for you.The post EP403: Dealing with Issues in Relationship — Part 1 appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In Season 14 of the Marked Podcast, we're exploring what it really means to love the people God has placed in our lives. Dig into topics like singleness, aging parents, ministry relationships with our brothers in Christ, and more.Listen to the first episode of the season on September 14, 2026!

A grandmother and granddaughter have taken over the internet after posting videos of their heartwarming roommate setup on social media. Get ahead of the fall shopping season with the best Labor Day deals, from beauty products and cozy wardrobe staples to easy organization solutions. Plus, tech expert Katie Linendoll shares her top education apps to help students and families have a focused, tech-savvy school year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we explore the idea that meaning often comes after action. Inspired by a lyric from Robyn's new album Sexistential, we unpack the difference between therapy, philosophy, poetry, and relationships — and why artists, rappers, writers, and improvisers often don't fully understand what they're creating until after it's made.We discuss why overthinking can block transformation, how freestyle rap reveals unconscious truth, and why some of life's deepest insights can only be discovered through participation rather than analysis.Topics include:Therapy vs existential sufferingWhy philosophy answers different questions than psychologyFreestyling, flow states, and unconscious creativityCarl Jung, Sartre, Kierkegaard, and existentialismWhy meaning is often retrospectiveThe danger of waiting for certainty before taking actionRelationships as the ultimate test of self-awareness“You live your way into new thoughts”Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.Gambling Addiction: 1-800-GAMBLER

This week, we're talking about the tragic Tucson gay bar shooting, Trump's latest anti-trans comments, and how the late, great Dolly Parton helped inspire a Texas judge to strike down the state's drag ban. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? tackles bad texters, cheating friends, and whether your girlfriend can come on the girls' trip.Shoutouts:Kris: The Disappearers - new novel by Marlon James. The story is set in 1988, eight men in Kingston, Jamaica, begin rehearsals for a play. Though strangers to one another, they share an inescapable truth: All of them are gay. And they live in a world that refuses to accept them.One night the men are savagely beaten and one of them is killed. As their bodies heal, the survivors begin to face the hatred and contempt that the violence laid bare. Some try to ignore what happened. Others double down on retribution. Some disappear completely. In this spellbinding novel, Marlon James has written a propulsive crime story that is also a deeply human account of connection and acceptance. The Disappearers is available everywhere you buy booksShana: Saphlicks - A film community uplifting sapphic and trans stories. They not only host watch parties, but mixers, screenings, performances and more. Check them out at @saphlicks on IGEpisode Notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary5:01 - Category is: Shooting at Gay Bar in Tucson8:15 - Category is: Dumb Trump Stuffs14:55 - Category is: Dolly Parton just inspired a judge to rule against Texas' drag ban18:47 - Am I A Bad Queer?37:05 - Bad Queer Opinions47:45- ShoutoutsShare 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.  

Love is an amazing feeling. And it starts with our thoughts. Our ability to show up loving in our relationships begins with having loving thoughts about them. And many of us have gotten into a unfortunate habit of having frustrated, angry, and angsty thoughts about people in our lives. These thoughts eventually lead to behaviors that are less than loving, in fact, they can become contemptuous when we're not even aware of it. Let's talk about how to be more loving. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #10 Unconditional Love on Apple on Spotify #38 Love is Minding Your Own Business on Apple on Spotify #48 Love Is All You Need on Apple on Spotify #92 Clean Love on Apple on Spotify #216 One Up and One Down Relationships on Apple on Spotify #244 The Relationship Circle on Apple on Spotify #251 Contention is a Choice on Apple on Spotify #289 Why Our Relationships Needs Validation on Apple on Spotify #298 Friendship in Marriage on Apple on Spotify #299 Love Is Not a Reward on Apple on Spotify #309 What an Equal Relationship Looks Like on Apple on Spotify #321 Clean Love and Relationships on Apple on Spotify #341 Choosing to Be All In on Apple on Spotify #364 Relationship Neglect on Apple on Spotify #384 Relational Living on Apple on Spotify #405: How to Create a Partnership on Apple on Spotify #416: Leaning In on Apple on Spotify #417: What Leaning in Looks Like on Apple on Spotify #418: Loving What Is on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/  

If you grew up in a broken or dysfunctional family, you may have entered adulthood without ever seeing what healthy conflict looks like.But avoiding conflict isn't the answer. In fact, healthy conflict can be one of the main ways couples build trust, deepen intimacy, and discover whether they can actually build a life together.Our guest, Adam Lane Smith, is a former licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author, and attachment specialist whose work has attracted more than 1.3 million followers across social media. In this conversation, Adam breaks down the practical relationship skills many people never learned growing up.In this episode, you'll learn:Why people from broken families often struggle in relationshipsHow healthy couples handle conflict differentlyWhy avoiding conflict can actually weaken trustWhat conflict reveals about whether someone is marriage materialHow to communicate, repair, and build trust after things go wrongIf conflict makes you shut down, blow up, people-please, or wonder whether you're capable of building the healthy marriage you never saw growing up, this episode is for you.Resources mentioned in this episode:

What if zirconia could look even more like natural teeth? According to Dr. Ed McLaren, “Of all the zirconia's he's tested, the optical properties of Ivoclar's e.max zirconia are the closest to natural teeth.” (And I second that with everything I've see – if Barb does the read) Discover what's redefining the possibilities with IPS e.max Zirconia. Join Dr. Ed McLaren for Zirconia Reimagined—an informative webinar exploring the latest advancements, clinical insights, and practical applications of zirconia in modern dentistry. October 5th @ 7:00 pm. Register today at Vivalearning.com As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. What happens when you combine a family-run software company, decades of dental laboratory experience, and a mission to make labs run smarter? You get Magic Touch Software. In this episode, Elvis sits down with Dan Sinclair and Amir Bagheri to dig into the history, philosophy, and technology behind Magic Touch and find out why they believe a laboratory management system should do a whole lot more than just track cases through production. Dan shares his unexpected journey back to Magic Touch after leaving the company, while Amir takes us all the way back to the 1990s and the origins of the software, including how his father, Gary, helped develop what would eventually become the foundation of Magic Touch through his work with Glidewell. The conversation dives into the evolution from production-focused LMS platforms to complete business management systems that bring customer management, accounting, inventory, automation, digital case entry, integrations, reporting, and production workflows together in one place. We also get into one of the biggest challenges facing modern dental labs: digital case entry and the ever-growing pile of scanner portals and inboxes. Amir and Dan explain how Magic Touch can automate that process, reduce manual entry, minimize missed cases and errors, and give lab teams more time to actually work on cases instead of hunting them down. And if you've ever wondered how much time and money a lab can lose by having a collection of disconnected systems, this conversation makes a pretty compelling case for consolidation. But perhaps the biggest theme of the episode is that Magic Touch doesn't want to be just another software vendor. Their approach is built around implementation, consultation, process improvement, and helping labs understand what they actually want their business to look like before configuring the system to get them there. From breaking old habits to building super users, testing changes before they go live, and using data to identify where a lab needs to improve, the goal is to create a system that grows and changes with the business. Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he's not recording Voices from the Bench? He's a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back. And he couldn't do it without iCortica. Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts. Stop digging for data and start taking action. Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today. Dental lab owners and managers — are you spending too much time chasing paperwork, checking portals, tracking cases, and answering doctors asking, “Is my crown done yet?” You didn't start a dental lab to become a full-time paperwork wrangler. LabNCloud is the all-in-one, cloud-based platform built by techs, for techs, with 90+ features to streamline your entire lab — from case tracking and invoicing to shipping, time tracking, doctor portals, and automatic digital file routing. Stop managing chaos and start managing your lab. Visit LabNCloud.com to book your free personalized demo. And mention “Elvis is Handsome” to get your first month free. LabNCloud — the operating system for dental labs. Built by techs, for techs.Special Guests: Amir Bagheri and Dan Sinclair.

Struggling to get on the same page with your co-parent about screen time rules? Worried that enforcing boundaries might harm your relationship with your teen? In this episode, Delaney talks with renowned family psychologist and author Dr. Laura Kastner about the tricky, but crucial, process of setting and upholding screen time rules. Together, they explore a practical roadmap built around The Four Cs: Calm, Confidence, Co-Parent Unity, and Collaboration. Packed with relatable examples and expert-backed strategies, this conversation will help you navigate resistance and hold boundaries that support your child's emotional development and well-being.   Featured Expert Laura Kastner, PhD   Books Getting To Calm, by Laura Kastner, PhD Wise Minded Parenting, by Laura Kastner, PhD   Additional Resources: Screenagers Website Bring Screenagers to Your Community   Time Code 00:00 Understanding the Core Issue: Fear and Relationships 00:27 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age 00:45 Challenges of Setting Screen Time Boundaries 01:10 Real-Life Examples of Unpopular Rules 02:31 Interview with Dr. Laura Kasner: The Four Cs 02:58 Applying the Four Cs to Real Scenarios 04:45 Staying Calm and Confident 06:23 Co-Parenting and Collaboration 08:39 Handling Teen Reactions and Family Meetings 12:18 Polarization and Parental Unity 20:03 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

In this powerful episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB welcomes coach and mentor Whitney Carnohan for an honest conversation about faith, surrender and finding purpose in God's plan. Whitney shares her journey from leaving the Mormon church and chasing success to building a personal relationship with God, strengthening her marriage and making the courageous decision to sell nearly everything and move her family from San Diego to El Salvador. Together, KB and Whitney explore releasing hustle and material identity, trusting God through fear and uncertainty, staying close to Him in everyday life and finding strength through willingness, prayer and obedience. This inspiring Christian testimony offers hope to anyone navigating change, rebuilding their faith or learning to surrender control and follow where God leads.Find out more about Whitney on Instagram and check out Power Couple Playbook on Spotify. Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

Affiliates stick around when they know you're not treating them like a name on a spreadsheet. Strong relationships are what keep partners engaged, responsive, and willing to promote again, even when another program comes along with a bigger commission or a flashier offer. In this episode, I'm showing you how to create affiliate relationships that last, whether you're working with experienced partners, brand-new affiliates, or people who haven't promoted in a while. You'll learn where to start, what to focus on, and how to build the kind of trust that turns affiliates into long-term partners instead of one-time promoters. Links Mentioned in this Episode Sample Affiliate Training  

We get into why more people than ever are happily single, and how thriving solo can make you a better partner if the right one comes along. Jodi cracks us up with her Best Buy adventure where she discovered exactly where all the men are hiding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Relationship Game Planning // The Relationship Playbook (Part 1) // Jose & Ana Marquez by The Grace Church

A signpost for the lost. A resting place for the weary. Experiences that point to God. Welcome to the official podcast of The LifePointe Church. We're passionate about helping people encounter Jesus, grow in His Word, build authentic community, and live out God's purpose every day.

In episode 554 I chat with Pat who has kindly agreed to share his story with us. We discuss getting diagnosed, religious themed OCD, relationship themed OCD around friendships, pOCD, switching themes, speaking to his workplace about his OCD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), his compulsions, creative ways of expressing himself, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/pat-554  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter  

In this episode, Professor Emeritus at Cornell University College of Agricultural and Life Sciences breaks down what happens in a symbiotic relationship between trichoderma species and plant species.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Adrian Sargeant, Ph.D., co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy and a pioneering researcher in donor relationships, stewardship, and fundraising, to explore what it really means when fundraisers say that fundraising is “all about relationships.” Drawing on decades of research, Sargeant explains how his own thinking about fundraising has evolved. Rather than viewing fundraising simply as raising money for a good cause, he now describes the profession as being responsible for “stewarding the human capacity to love.” That shift changes how fundraisers think about donor relationships, moving beyond traditional measures such as satisfaction, trust, and commitment toward three deeper dimensions: identity, well-being, and love. Sargeant begins with donor identity and the importance of understanding not merely why donors give, but who they believe themselves to be when they give. Simple surveys asking supporters for five words that describe themselves, and five words describing themselves as supporters of the organization, can reveal language that fundraisers can incorporate into communications. Instead of simply thanking someone for a “kind donation,” for example, an organization might thank the donor “for your kindness,” reinforcing the donor's sense of identity and creating a warmer, more personal experience. Bill and Adrian also explore three elements of donor well-being: connection, autonomy, and competence. Donors may want to feel connected to beneficiaries, a particular community, an organization's mission, a faith tradition, or even a beloved institutional brand. They also benefit from feeling that they exercised meaningful choice and personally helped make something happen. Finally, donors want to feel competent in expressing their care for others. Fundraising communications that intentionally reinforce these experiences can strengthen relationships while also producing measurable financial results. Those results can be substantial. Sargeant says that experiments incorporating identity and well-being into fundraising communications have often doubled campaign income after several rounds of testing. Even relatively simple changes in the language used to describe donors have produced increases in giving of more than 20 percent. The goal, however, is not manipulation. It is to communicate in ways that more accurately reflect who donors are, what they value, and how they want their philanthropy to feel. For organizations with limited staff and resources, Sargeant recommends starting with simple, practical steps. A short donor survey can become part of the stewardship process while generating valuable information about identity and preferred connections. Organizations can then use those insights to improve communications and segmentation: learning which beneficiaries, causes, or aspects of the mission individual donors most want to feel connected to. The approach does not require an enormous donor relations department, but it does require curiosity, intentionality, and support from organizational leadership. The central takeaway is that effective donor relationships begin with seeing donors as people rather than transactions. Philanthropy itself is rooted in the idea of “love for humankind,” and Sargeant's research offers fundraisers practical, evidence-based ways to bring that idea into everyday stewardship. By understanding donor identity, strengthening well-being, and creating warmer, more personal communications, fundraisers can help supporters experience greater joy in giving while building the kind of relationships that lead to sustainable, lifelong philanthropy.

After going into labor unexpectedly at just 35 weeks with her first baby, Hannah's plans for a midwife-assisted homebirth quickly turned into a hospital transfer and a traumatic experience that left her feeling deeply let down by the very system of support she had trusted. She went on to freebirth her next two babies at home, experiences she remains incredibly grateful for. But looking back, Hannah can also see how her choice to birth without professional support was shaped, at least in part, by what she had experienced the first time around. By her fourth pregnancy, something had shifted. She no longer felt like she needed to do it all on her own. She wanted support, and for the first time since her first birth, she felt ready to invite a midwife back into her birth space. She experienced weeks of exhausting, mind-bending prodromal labor before Hannah finally welcomed her fourth baby peacefully at home, surrounded by her midwife and supportive friends. This is a story about much more than one homebirth. It's about the ways our previous birth experiences shape the choices we make, the difference between choosing independence and feeling like we have no other choice, and Hannah's journey toward healing her relationship with midwifery and allowing herself to be supported again. You can listen to both of Hannah's powerful, previous birth stories here: Trusing Birth at 35 Weeks A (Surprise!) Breech Freebirth  If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Intro / Outro music: Dreams by Markvard Podcast cover photo by Karina Jensen @karinajensenphoto

Healthy relationships don't just happen, they're formed. In this message, we discover what it looks like to build healthy relationships by choosing "effort over ego, forgiveness over offense, and mission over me." Relationships will get difficult. People will disappoint us. Conflict will happen. But what matters is how we respond when love gets hard. Because "different doesn't have to mean divided ", and unity isn't just about getting along, it's part of our witness for Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9AM or 11AM! Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more messages on faith, discipleship, and following Jesus in everyday life.—If you accepted Christ, we'd love to meet you. Click the link below and introduce yourself to us so we can help you along your journey of faith!https://www.skybreakchurch.com/salvation/

David Senra: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Doug Leone spent 26 years helping lead Sequoia Capital through successive eras of technological change. Born in Italy, he came to the United States without speaking English and carried the insecurity of an outsider into his career. That fear became fuel: whenever he felt himself falling behind, he forced himself to start over. After stepping down from Sequoia at 65 to make room for the next generation, he returned four years later. Now he considers himself a low-level analyst again, racing to understand an AI revolution that he believes is rewriting business more radically than anything he has seen before. Leone explains the three questions he asks before making an investment: Would he put his children's money into it? If he could make only 20 investments in his life, would this be one of them? Could it return the entire fund? He is interested only in extreme outliers—companies capable of returning 100 times the original investment—and says the biggest mistake venture investors make is selling their winners too early. Sequoia once owned enormous stakes in Apple, Cisco, Google and NVIDIA, but even the greatest investors failed to anticipate how long exceptional companies could continue compounding. His role as an investor is not to shape a founder's technology. It is to help turn a product into a business: recruiting the first team, building sales and marketing, navigating crucible moments and preserving the founder as the soul of the company. He describes backing David Vélez before Nubank existed, what Fred Luddy's unusual ServiceNow pitch revealed about him and why Sequoia looks for the same qualities in founders and its own partners: a hypercompetitive person with a heart of gold. Leone also discusses trust as the accelerant that makes business move quickly. Trust requires both competence and good intentions, and it is earned by helping founders when they are most vulnerable. He explains why founders should architect their boards as carefully as their products, why productive disagreement is different from argument and how to deliver difficult feedback so it can actually be heard. He closes with lessons from his longtime partner Michael Moritz: listen to the exact words people choose, put the other person first and always ask what a company could become if everything goes right. Show notes: https://www.davidsenra.com/episode/doug-leone Made possible by Ramp: https://ramp.com AppLovin: https://applovin.com/senra Deel: https://deel.com/senra Chapters (00:00:00) How to Dominate for Decades (00:03:17) Turning Fear Into a Tailwind (00:05:40) Immigrant Drive, Hard Work & the Beach Club (00:12:19) Simplifying Life & Choosing Discomfort (00:14:37) The Homeless Sequoia Partner With No Plan B (00:16:49) Stepping Down, Coming Back & Starting Over (00:20:04) Why AI Is Different From Every Previous Technology Shift (00:22:13) Doug's Three Investment Heuristics (00:23:52) The Cost of Selling Great Companies Too Early (00:25:39) Helping Founders Turn Products Into Businesses (00:28:28) David Vélez, Nubank & the Psychology of Founder Support (00:32:25) Why Founders Must Remain the Soul of the Company (00:36:13) Torturing Yourself Into Greatness (00:39:57) Don Valentine, Succession & the Sequoia School of Hard Knocks (00:44:28) Staying Grounded & Developing a Sniffer for People (00:47:46) Hypercompetitive With a Heart of Gold (00:50:13) Fred Luddy, Israeli Founders & Radical Directness (00:52:28) Trust Is the Accelerant of Business (00:59:57) Starting From Zero & Hunting for the Next Great Founder (01:05:59) Architect Your Board Like Your Product (01:10:24) Truth, Disagreement & the Art of Difficult Feedback (01:13:43) Humanity, Introversion & the Value of Relationships (01:18:18) What Doug Learned From Michael Moritz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith and the God Man: The Relationship Between Faith and Fear // Luke 8:22-25 by Tri-State Community Church

Healthy relationships don't just happen, they're formed. In this message, we discover what it looks like to build healthy relationships by choosing "effort over ego, forgiveness over offense, and mission over me." Relationships will get difficult. People will disappoint us. Conflict will happen. But what matters is how we respond when love gets hard. Because "different doesn't have to mean divided ", and unity isn't just about getting along, it's part of our witness for Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9AM or 11AM! Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more messages on faith, discipleship, and following Jesus in everyday life.—If you accepted Christ, we'd love to meet you. Click the link below and introduce yourself to us so we can help you along your journey of faith!https://www.skybreakchurch.com/salvation/

A message by Rev. Joel Siegel

Who among us has not had a case of the Ick? That feeling of romantic repulsion that you just can’t shake? Relationship experts are weighing into this phenomenon and said you should ask yourself some questions before immediately calling off the relationship. In fact, psychiatrists say “the Ick” can actually be a natural defense mechanism, protecting yourself from vulnerability and even guarding against intimacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Who among us has not had a case of the Ick? That feeling of romantic repulsion that you just can’t shake? Relationship experts are weighing into this phenomenon and said you should ask yourself some questions before immediately calling off the relationship. In fact, psychiatrists say “the Ick” can actually be a natural defense mechanism, protecting yourself from vulnerability and even guarding against intimacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTuber Jarvis Johnson (Host of Sad Boyz) joins Nicole to discuss the dystopian reality of how AI has changed the dating landscape, from people now dating their AI and the trend of men using ChatGPT to automatically swipe and chat with women for them. Jarvis opens up about his regret about having a public relationship and why he now chooses to keep his life private after a very public internet breakup. They also discuss how neurodivergence impacts relationships, why undiagnosed ADHD can hold someone back, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), medication they are taking, and how Nicole is managing her PMDD.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Audible: Find your next laugh on Audible. Stories that speak to you. New members can start listening with a 30-day free trial at https://Audible.com/DATEME» Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Hinge: Listen to No Ordinary Love for free on Spotify! https://hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defend» Squarespace: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.Check out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currently paying attention to through a mental health lens. Pop culture isn't just fun to chat about, it can reveal important information about how we relate, cope, and understand ourselves. Join us each Friday to hear Dr. Joy share her thoughts about the happenings of the week. This week, we're chatting about Miguel's new relationship, Gladys Knight stepping away from performing, and the new Miss USA Justus Kelley. Stay Connected​ Wanna chat more about the pop culture hot topics of the week? Join us inside our Patreon community. Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Threads: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when somebody switches up on you — do you protect your peace, address it, or give them exactly the same energy back?This week on CockTales with Kiki, Kiki gets into the difference between setting a boundary and just being petty, why changed energy can tell you everything you need to know, and whether “matching energy” is actually empowering… or just letting somebody else dictate how you move.Then Sip & Spill takes a turn when a caller shares a situation involving an ex resurfacing and a baby, raising some very real questions about old relationships, unexpected circumstances, and what happens when the past comes knocking with a whole new set of complications.Plus: flaky friends, knowing who really shows up for you, and why sometimes the best response to weird energy is not matching it at all.Every sip has a story — and this one comes with boundaries.SPONSORS:VB HEALTH- SOAKING WETVisit soakingwet.com and use code COCKTALES for 10% off INDACLOUDIf you're 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code COCKTALES at https://inda.shop/COKTALES #indacloudpod Contact Me!Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCockTales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comSip & Spill: You can also leave a voicemail and spill whatever you want! 404-692-0039Join Patreon to help support the show! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card Game  www.imcurioustoknow.comBali With Kiki! The Travel Tribe Experience: https://travel.kikisaidso.com/BaliGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoChapters00:00 The Energy Match Cocktail Recipe01:22 Adventures at the Brown Butter Supper Club05:25 The Dishwasher Disaster Update09:59 Building Your Creative Collective12:26 Is Your Relationship Actually Boring?16:58 Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Review35:27 Vaginal Health and Soaking Wet38:08 Sip and Spill: Listener Advice SessionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-with-kiki--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the host and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoCocktales With KikiInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on Cocktales?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form

Hi. On today's episode, Bridget Todd joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about why people have relationships with chatbots, how some Centrist Democrats have gone rogue, and Donald Trump's sweaty fashion advice.Check out Bridget's new audiobook: https://loveatfirstprompt.comPATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#AI #Trump #JDVance ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink is the world's first genetically engineered probiotic. Try for yourself today, and if you are unsatisfied they will refund your entire order, no questions asked. Head to https://ZBiotics.com/MORENEWS, code MORENEWS for 15% off your first order.Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/morenews.Pluto TV. Stream now. Pay never.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction/AI Relationships/AI Problems22:46 - Are the Democrats Okay?26:47 - Is Trump Okay?39:03 - JD finally has a job!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Dante and Harry Discuss:   The trend of female empowerment online and how that is affect affecting dating and relationship relationships.   They'll talk about how much of it is valid and how much of it is delusional and what is doing to dating and relationships.

Our genitals are PERFECT and honest reflections of our inner truth and desire. I want you. I'm wet. You want ME. You're hard. Simple cock and c*nt math. In this episode: How to get a vagina wet, wet, wet How to get her wet BEFORE you've even touched her No lube. No exceptions. Except for the ass: then you can lube it up, kids Lube is an insult to your masculinity and you ought to take it that way.How do you know when your woman is ready for penetration? 4 “clothes-on” foreplay techniques 5 “clothes-off” foreplay techniquesMy Sexual Mastery for Men Salon is OPEN! If you're ready to become a legendary Supercock slayer in all areas of your life, check out my Sexual Mastery for Men Salon.In legendary 8-week online program for men, we cover:How to build epic stamina and separate orgasm from ejaculation Cock exercises to lengthen, strengthen and grow cock: organically!Deeper healing modalities to release trauma Orgasmapedia: the guide to the deeper vaginal orgasms: G-Spot, squirting and cervicalDetoxing from porn LOTS more specific foreplay techniques How to channel your sexual energy as a creative power, increasing your vitality, confidence and cash flow. A pelvic weight lifting routine Finding your masculine expression in the world: how to “man up” in today's “hostile-to-masculine-energy” climate.To signup, go to kimanami.com/stamina. 

In this episode, we break down the high-level wealth strategy of capital arbitrage and why keeping your money moving is critical for outpacing inflation. We explore how retail investors can leverage assets like cash-value life insurance and stock portfolios to generate yield, capture net spreads, and maximize the velocity of capital without taking on unnecessary risk.We also dive deep into the current US housing affordability crisis, analyzing the data behind the dangerous disconnect between home prices, mortgage rates, and stagnant incomes. Finally, the episode shifts gears to personal growth, revealing a simple three-question weekly framework designed to radically improve your marriage, family dynamics, and closest relationships.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDCapital arbitrage strategies for retail investorsInfinite banking and leveraging cash value life insuranceThe velocity of capital and avoiding stagnant wealthWealth destruction through traditional savings accounts and inflationThe US housing affordability crisis and supply level dataThe historical home price-to-income ratio disconnectThe launch of the Imagos Income Fund and private credit investingA three-question framework for relationship optimizationKEY TAKEAWAYSCapital arbitrage allows investors to borrow against existing assets at a low cost and deploy that capital into higher-yielding opportunities, capturing the net spread.Traditional savings accounts average a 0.45% yield while inflation sits near 4.8%, meaning idle cash actively loses purchasing power every year.The true cause of the housing affordability crisis is not just 7% mortgage rates, but the historical disconnect where the median home price is now 4.33 times the average income.The wealthiest investors prioritize the velocity of capital by continuously redeploying funds to ensure every dollar works multiple jobs throughout the year.You can radically improve any relationship by asking three weekly questions: what went well, what could be improved, and how you can offer support.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONSkyline OC: Discover attainable luxury homeownership in Orange County at skylinocresidences.com.Imagos Income Fund: Text the word INCOME to 844-777-1434 to learn more about generating steady passive returns.Millionaire Mindcast: Access tools, trackers, and resources at thewiseinvestorvault.com.Connect on Instagram: Follow Matt at @officialmaddiea for daily wealth-building insights.