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Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories...Real Relationships

309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

A podcast about love, marriage & relationships: Couples Synergy with couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, features interviews with real couples about their marriage and relationships and offers insights on how to create a healthy and happy relationship. Having conducted marriage counseling, couples therapy and relationship coaching for over 25 years with thousands of couples, Dr. Ray and Jean offer their relationship advice in addition to interviewing couples, and over the course of their podcast cover topics such as, communication, sex, conflict, divorce, adoption, infertility, miscarriage, pornography, infidelity, anxiety, depression, blended families, dating, remarriage, intimacy, addiction, codependency, social media, parenting, PTSD and much more!

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107: How We Survived Caregiver Fatigue Together - Len & Millie

June 18, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 62.6 MB

LEN & MILLIE'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Len & Millie about how they made it through being caregivers to Millie's parents at the same time as caring for their daughter who struggled with leukemia. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up ...

106: Post Quarantine, Have You Felt Tired After Socializing? This Is Why You Feel That Way

June 15, 2020 07:49 - 30 minutes - 32.3 MB

RAPID STIMULI ADJUSTMENT FATIGUE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the new phenomenon occurring when socializing after the quarantine due to COVID-19. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

105: Bullying Almost Killed Me - feat. Kristin Decker

June 11, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 50.9 MB

I SURVIVED BULLYING: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kristin Decker about her experience with bullying growing up and how it led her to help others going through the same experiences. To contact Kristin: https://www.kdmotivates.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Cou...

104: Bullying, Racism, Sexism & Relationships

June 08, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 35.3 MB

HOW RELATIONSHIPS ARE AFFECTED BY BULLYING, RACISM & SEXISM: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the very topics challenging our world today and how it affects their relationship and those of others. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couple...

103: Polyamory, Where Do We Draw The Lines? - Joel & Christina

June 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

JOEL & CHRISTINA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a polyamorous couple about what polyamory is about and how they navigate obstacles in their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

102: Find Out If You Have a Transactional Relationship & What To Do About It

June 01, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MB

WHAT IS A TRANSACTIONAL RELATIONSHIP?: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about what transactional relationships are and what to do about it if you are in one. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

101: 9-11 Pentagon Attack Survivor & Leadership in Relationships - feat. Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis, ret.

May 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

LEADERSHIP IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis about his experience in the Pentagon attack and where leadership fits in relationships. To contact Ryan Yantis: https://silverleaflc.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy,...

100: A Memorial Day Tribute From a Vietnam Vet - Rich Antti

May 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

RICH ANTTI'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Vietnam Veteran, Rich Antti, about his experience in Vietnam in memory of those who didn't come home. Rich discusses how Vietnam affected him and his relationships as well as his struggles with PTSD, and pays tribute to the brothers in arms he lost along the way. Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic sugges...

99: The Truth About Hormones - feat. Dr. Gagnon & Adam Weldzius, N.P.

May 21, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

HORMONAL HEALTH IN MEN & WOMEN: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a medical doctor, Dr. Gail Gagnon, & nurse practitioner, Adam Weldzius, NP, about what hormonal health really means and how it affects men and women and their relationships. To contact Dr. Gagnon: https://drgailgagnon.com/contact/ To contact Adam Weldzius: https://www.menshealthchicago.com/contactus Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questio...

98: How Stress Affects Your Relationship and What To Do About It

May 18, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 31.2 MB

ONGOING STRESS & YOUR RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the impact that long-term stress has on a person and their relationship. Especially during quarantine, understand how to combat ongoing stress and become closer with your partner. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more informatio...

97: I Survived COVID-19 and He Was My Rock Through It All - Candice & Al

May 14, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 58 MB

CANDICE & AL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Candice about her experience with COVID-19 and how her husband helped her through her recovery. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

96: How to Heal After a Pregnancy Loss - feat. Kimberlee Klein

May 11, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 44.1 MB

PREGNANCY LOSS RECOVERY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kimberlee Klein about how couples can heal after a pregnancy loss and the challenges they face. To contact Kimberlee: http://www.theunforgottenones.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up...

95: Learning How to Date Up & Find the One - Stephanie & David

May 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

STEPHANIE & DAVID'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Stephanie & David about how their relationship developed and what they learned from past dysfunctional relationships and how they learned to date up. To learn more about Stephanie & David: https://www.beinglovedshouldnthurt.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at con...

94: Can Learning to Dance Together Help Your Relationship?

May 04, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 38.7 MB

DANCE LESSONS CAN IMPROVE YOUR BOND: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview two dance instructors about how dance can be another way to improve your relationship. Cam and Amy of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Schaumburg, IL, talk about dancing as partners and instructing couples together. If you mention Couples Synergy, you can receive a free introductory dance lesson: https://www.schaumburgarthurmurray.com/ Go to their Facebook page to participate in t...

93: After 25 Years of Marriage He Told Me He Was Gay - Maureen

April 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

MAUREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Maureen about her marriage and what happened after her husband told her that he was gay. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

92: Finding Forgiveness For Those Who Have Hurt You (Part 2)

April 27, 2020 15:36 - 41 minutes - 43.6 MB

FORGIVENESS & RESENTMENTS IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk more about the topic of forgiveness and resentments in relationships and how the process is important for overall healing. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couple...

91: Finding Love On the Other Side of the World - Lawrence & Noreen

April 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

LAWRENCE & NOREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lawrence and Noreen about how they came from two very different worlds and cultures and how they came together in marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

90: What You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Relationship While on Lockdown

April 20, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 35.5 MB

LOCKDOWN RELATIONSHIP TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about the challenges couples are under while in lockdown and what they can do about it right now to improve their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

89: The Impact of Money & Our World on the Mondern, Millennial Couple - Dan & Caitlin

April 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

DAN & CAITLIN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Dan & Caitlin about the decisions they have made in their relationship & how money & our world have been factors in a growing trend among millennials today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up...

88: Have You Thought of Buying a Home Together? It Might Be Easier Than You Think Right Now - feat. Joanna White

April 13, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 40 MB

COVID 19 HOME BUYING TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview loan officer, Joanna White, about what couples should know about buying a home together right now during this health crisis. She talks about young couples, couples going through divorce and couples considering refinance options. To contact Joanna: https://www.mykeymortgage.com/joanna-white/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggest...

87: How Sex in Media Impacts Young Dating Couples - Tegan & Liam

April 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

TEGAN & LIAM'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Tegan & Liam about how couples their age approach dating and how sex portrayed in the media influence young couples today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

86: How to Find Balance With Social Media in Your Relationship

April 06, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 44.6 MB

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAUSES PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about social media's pros and cons & what to do about them and how to find a healthy balance in your relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couples...

85: One Sober Decision Led to Years of Happiness - Eric & Wendy

April 03, 2020 00:28 - 49 minutes - 52.6 MB

ERIC & WENDY'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Eric and Wendy about how alcohol almost cost their marriage and how sobriety has helped them have a committed, loving and happy marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Coupless...

84: How Being in Quarantine Impacts Addiction and Relationships

March 30, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 30.1 MB

ADDICTION & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUARANTINE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss addiction and this current health crisis and how relationships are impacted being in quarantine. This podcast covers what you can do if you are in recovery and how you can support each other. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. Fo...

83: Addiction, Prison and a Stroke and How Our Faith Endured - Pastor Mark & Lisa

March 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

PASTOR MARK & LISA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Pastor Mark & Lisa about the trials & tribulations they went through in their marriage & how faith got them through. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

82: How to Survive Quarantine Together Without Killing Each Other

March 23, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 38.5 MB

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the current pandemic crisis we are all facing and what you can do in lockdown together and avoid divorce in the process. Mentioned in the podcast: Muscle Activation Schaumburg: http://www.matschaumburg.com/ Copper Fiddle Distillery: https://copperfiddledistillery.com/ Chicagoland Musicians Facebook Live Broadcast Calendar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/717837232266404/ Gina Gonzalez: h...

81: My Search For Christopher On The Other Side - With Author, Joe McQuillen

March 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

JOE MCQUILLEN TELLS HIS SON'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview author, Joe McQuillen about his son, Christopher, his life, his death and his life on the other side. The relationship bond between a father and son continues on beyond death. You can contact Joe by visiting his website: https://mysearchforchristopher.home.blog/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like ...

80: Why We Need Grief in Our Relationships

March 16, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 36.1 MB

GRIEF & LOSS & WHY IT'S IMPORTANT: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about why grief is needed in our relationships and the important role it plays in our lives. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

79: From What We Learned to Something Better - Gabe & Maira

March 12, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MB

GABE & MAIRA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Gabe & Maira about how they met and how they took their relationship to a whole new level from what they were taught by their cultural background and their upbringing. To get in touch with Gabe: http://www.mindflixfilms.com/ To get in touch with Maira: https://mairaochoaphotography.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions o...

78: Applying Choice Theory to Parenting & Families - feat. Kim Olver

March 09, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 48.7 MB

CHOICE THEORY & A HEALTHY FAMILY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kim Olver, counselor, speaker and author, about Choice theory and how it applies to parenting and family relationships. To learn more about Kim, you can visit her website: https://therelationshipcenter.biz/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessyn...

77: Married, Gay and the Roles We Play - Tim & Chau

March 05, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 63.4 MB

TIM & CHAU'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Tim & Chau about their relationship, how they came out and how they balance the different roles in their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

76: Importance of Personal Time in Your Relationship

March 02, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 32 MB

HOW TO BALANCE ME TIME WITH COUPLE TIME: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about personal time and why it is important for the health of a relationship and how to balance it with couple time. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy....

75: Stepparents Step In and Step Up - Nikki and Andrew

February 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

NIKKI & ANDREW'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr. Ray and Jean interview Nikki & Andrew about how they came together & how Nikki accepted the role of a stepmother in Andrew's daughter's life Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

74: Is Your Spouse Funny Enough to Keep You Together?

February 24, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 46.5 MB

HUMOR IS IMPORTANT IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about humor and the important role it plays in a couple's relationship and how it influences sexual desire and attractiveness as well as impact whether a couple stays together or not. References: Gil Greengross, Ph.D., How Humor Can Change Your Relationship in Psychology Today Ziv, A. (1988). Humor's role in married life. Humor: International Journal of Humor Research Please subscr...

73: Impact of Suicide on the Family Left Behind - In memory of Cpl Patrick O'Reilly

February 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

FAMILY OF PATRICK O'REILLY TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr Ray and Jean, interview Chris, James and Amanda about their son, brother and brother-in-law and how his life and death continues to impact them. If you are contemplating suicide, contact this number immediately: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255   22 Warriors Foundation - https://www.22warriors.org Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you ...

72: Are Couples Still Married in Heaven? - Sheri Jewel, Medium & Psychic

February 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

MEDIUM ON RELATIONSHIPS AFTER DEATH: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview medium & psychic, Sheri Jewel about how she became a medium & what the spirit world says about relationships. To contact Sheri: https://sherithemedium.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy...

71: We Can't Teach It, If We Don't Live It - Dr. Ray & Jean

February 13, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 166 MB

DR. RAY & JEAN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, are interviewed about their relationship as a celebration of their 22nd Wedding Anniversary. The tables are turned and on the eve of their Anniversary, Dr. Ray & Jean bring on close family members and friends to ask them the tough questions about their own relationship. Tune in to hear their own personal story. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic sugg...

70: The Do's and Don'ts of Date Night With Your Partner

February 10, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 34.5 MB

DATE NIGHT DO'S AND DON'TS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about date night and how couples can do it right and avoid problems from arising. Check out the checklist on how to make date night enjoyable with your partner and see where you might be going wrong. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more inform...

69: Two People Living One Life For Over 62 Years - Sue & Marvin

February 06, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 52 MB

SUE & MARVIN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Sue & Marvin about their long lasting marriage and how they made it work over 62 years together. Warning: Because of the technological challenges we encountered with them, our virtual interview sounded choppy. We, however, decided to still include their interview because of their story. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would...

68: How Nutritional Health Affects Relationship Health - feat. Annette Presley, Licensed Dietitian

February 03, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 40.2 MB

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Annette Presley, licensed dietitian & nutritionist about how our physical health affects our relationship. She discusses where we go wrong in our dietary selections and how couples can make healthier choices together. You can contact her by visiting her website: https://getpregnantplan.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic sug...

68: How Nutritional Health Affects Relationship Health - feat. Annette Presley, Licensed Dietitian

February 03, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 40.2 MB

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Annette Presley, licensed dietitian & nutritionist about how our physical health affects our relationship. She discusses where we go wrong in our dietary selections and how couples can make healthier choices together. You can contact her by visiting her website: https://getpregnantplan.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic sug...

67: How We Grew Beyond the Religion That Controlled Us - Marni & Steve

January 30, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 61.2 MB

MARNI & STEVE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean interview Marni & Steve about how they both grew up in a religion that controlled their lives & how their relationship evolved beyond it. They talk about how having a limited exposure & strict rules impacted their growth personally & and as a couple. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at con...

66: 3 Factors That Cause Relationship Breakdown

January 27, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 39.6 MB

3 THINGS THAT BREAKDOWN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean discuss the 3 factors that they feel lead to a relationship breakdown. Dr Ray & Jean discuss how a lack of communication, lack of emotional investment & trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, affects relationships today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@c...

65: Married to a Musician - Gina & Leo

January 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

GINA & LEO'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Gina Gonzalez & her husband Leo about how maintain a marriage with two different lifestyles. She's a musician playing gigs on her own and with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band and Leo has a longstanding career with UPS. How do they make it work? Check out Gina Gonzalez's work at: http://www.ginagonzalez.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic su...

64: How to Maintain Connection Even While Apart

January 20, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 44.6 MB

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER WHEN APART: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about how to stay connected with your partner even if you have to be away from each other. Even if you are physically separated as in the example of traveling for work, quality time is still extremely important for a couples relationship. Here are ways that you can maintain that connection. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, to...

63: A Modern Day Arranged Marriage - Arbin & Xhezide

January 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

ARBIN & XHEZIDE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview Arbin & Xhezide about their arranged marriage & the culture & community behind this tradition. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

62: Arranged Marriages Versus Love Marriages

January 13, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 43.8 MB

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ARRANGED MARRIAGES & LOVE MARRIAGES: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, discuss these two marriage structures and their differences. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

61: If You See Something You Want, Just Go For It - Gerry & Linda

January 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

GERRY & LINDA'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Gerry & Linda about how they wasted no time in achieving the goal of a committed relationship and were married within 11 months of meeting each other. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at...

60: Ring in 2020 With Successful Relationship Goals

January 06, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 33.2 MB

BE A SUCCESS TOGETHER IN 2020: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, talk about setting goals in the new year & how to be successful at it as a couple. As a couple, set your mission, vision & values together. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessyne...

59: Finding Forgiveness Amongst Cancer & Divorce - Theresa

January 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

THERESA'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview Theresa about how she learned about forgiveness through her battle with cancer & divorce. Battling stage 4 cancer twice & facing an unsupportive husband & subsequent divorce, caused Theresa to find a level of peace within herself. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessy...