Marriage Therapy Radio
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 650 ratingsLook... every couple struggles. You fight too much; you're bored; sex is either okay (or rare); maybe you're even considering divorce. OR... maybe your marriage is actually pretty good, but you want to go deeper. In this podcast, straight-talking marriage therapists Zach Brittle and Laura Heck tackle the most common complaints virtually every marriage experience. Along the way, they reveal the science behind strong relationships and talk about what's really going on for couples. Topics include conflict, communication, compatibility, money, sex, in-laws, infidelity, time-management, future dreams, and more. If you want relief? A deeper connection? A new way forward...? Then you've got to find out what's REALLY going on in your marriage. That's what this podcast is about. You can learn more about Zach and Laura, and their alternatives to traditional therapy at marriagetherapyradio.com.
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Ep 138 Listener Questions
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutesLaura is dealing with a full load and tiny balls. Zach forgot how to solve a Rubik's Cube. They go on to address two listener questions and provide a TON of practical tips for improving your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 137 Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
November 04, 2020 22:31 - 43 minutesLaura is flying solo today and interviews Hyrum Osmond, Disney animator. They discuss the path to his dream job and the impact on his relationship. Be sure to check out his #warmhugscampaign on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 136 The In-Laws
October 20, 2020 08:19 - 32 minutesLaura is not liking her soup. Zach is not liking Laura's house or the person who administered his COVID test. But, rest assured, he's negative. They discuss a listener question regarding the in-laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 135 Anger Management
October 13, 2020 07:46 - 31 minutesLaura is headed on what sounds like a pretty sweet vacation. Zach circles back on the conflict he was in with his wife last week. Laura's husband is getting some internet traffic. They go on to answer a listener question from Brazil about managing anger in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 134 Disrupting the Pattern
October 06, 2020 07:19 - 33 minutesBoth Zach and Laura talk about the importance of walks for each of them personally and in their therapy. They go on to discuss some ways of disrupting the established patterns of conflict in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 133 The Pilot Episode
September 29, 2020 23:16 - 45 minutesZach and Laura welcome Ed Rush, an author, speaker, and advisor, to discuss how his experiences as a decorated Marine fighter pilot translate to his relationship with his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 132 Three Practices to Get You Through the Pandemic
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutesLaura finds the wrong Zach on Instagram. Zach expresses an opinion on a Netflix movie and gets some push-back from the social square. They go on to discuss how couples can not just get through the pandemic but really grow their relationship buy bridging back 3 practices from early in their courtship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 131 Hurt Feelings
September 15, 2020 18:42 - 37 minutesLaura is a superhuman with self-healing powers. Zach is reminded of the importance of kindness. They go on to discuss a listener's question regarding what to do with hurt feelings when feel your partner has not been kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 130 After the Fight
September 08, 2020 19:22 - 33 minutesThe kids are headed back to school. Zach is excited to get back in therapy. This leads to a discussion about the frequency of therapy and how often is helpful. Laura gives an update on her biking injury. They go on to discuss a listener's question about what to do after conflict. If your needing support, reach out to our sponsor Better Help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 129 Interrogation vs Invitation
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutesLaura is nursing some wounds after a bike accident. Zach has a finger out of whack. This leads them into a discussion of attractive doctors they have had over the years. They go on to discuss the way we approach questions to our partner. Is it an investigation or an invitation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 128 Pause and Attribute
August 25, 2020 22:30 - 35 minutesZach is now a hand model and cracking afternoon beers. Laura is business up top and casual on bottom. They discuss different strategies for disrupting the negative patterns of communication in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 127 Listener Question on Leadership
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutesLaura is rocking her trailer skills, even with the Austin Powers' style turns. Zach is thinking about yoga and stepping up his health game. They then address a listener's question about leadership in their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 126 Too Much and Not Enough
August 11, 2020 20:07 - 35 minutesLaura has a trailer in her front yard. Zach's t-shirts are fitting better. They discuss what is sometimes the core fear for a man and a woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 125 The Enneagram with Ni'coel Stark
August 04, 2020 21:02 - 47 minutesRecorded while Laura was on the road, Zach is joined by Ni'coel Stark to discuss the Enneagram. Ni'coel is a corporate intelligence strategist who brings a great deal of experience into the value and use of the Enneagram. Listeners who are unfamiliar with the Enneagram will find reason to explore this ancient tool and folks who are already Enneagram fans will find fresh insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 124 Insta Inspiration
July 28, 2020 22:43 - 34 minutesLaura is back from her travels and COVID has hit close to home. She is celebrating a birthday. Zach is experimenting with glass blowing, kind of, and has mastered the Rubic's Cube. They go on to discuss if there is anything to gain from inspirational Instagram quotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 123 Getting it Right vs Being Right
July 22, 2020 03:20 - 23 minutesZach and Laura discuss some of their favorite clients. Laura tries to convince you to listen to a different podcast. They then discuss the importance of valuing the relationship over being "right" in any disagreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 122 The Hamilton Question
July 15, 2020 06:34 - 31 minutesZach and Laura have to work out their own communication conflicts. Laura is headed out on a great adventure and Zach is welcoming back his kids. They throw out a Hamilton challenge, and go on to discuss a listener question about building trust after an affair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 121 Love in the Time of the Coronavirus
July 08, 2020 06:18 - 24 minutesWith Laura out gallivanting around the Northwest in her RV Zach is sharing a recording of a talk he did for ParentMap It's full of valuable takeaways. You might want to have a notebook handy for this one. See the full talk on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 120 Good Defenses
July 01, 2020 02:15 - 32 minutesLaura controls the weather and gets into a great intense conversation with her husband about switching household roles. Zach is pretty certain he is not interested in that for him and his wife. Zach is getting a week without his kids. Laura doesn't share her sex dream. They go on to have a great conversation about defensiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 120 Good Defenses
July 01, 2020 02:15 - 26 minutes - 37 MBLaura controls the weather and gets into a great intense conversation with her husband about switching household roles. Zach is pretty certain he is not interested in that for him and his wife. Zach is getting a week without his kids. They go on to have a great conversation about defensiveness.
Ep 119 The Truth About Marriage with Roger Nygard
June 23, 2020 19:29 - 49 minutesZach and Laura hop straight into a great conversation with Roger Nygard, filmmaker, author, and producer, about his latest project, The Truth About Marriage. They discuss the insights he gained while researching and creating this film and book companion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 118 Speaking in Code
June 16, 2020 18:58 - 31 minutesZach is mayor of grouchy town but he solved a Rubik's Cube. Laura shares her creative spellings. They go on to discuss the importance of having code language in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 117 Tapping into Your Inner Adult
June 11, 2020 00:50 - 35 minutesLaura is obsessed with Magnificent Sex. Zach is starting some stuff and counting cats. They go on to discuss the work of Terry Real and the impact it has in their own lives and the lives of their clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 116 Listener Question on Pot
June 02, 2020 19:33 - 31 minutesZach and Laura discuss the odd ending of last week's show. Zach is celebrating over 1 million views on the Vanity Fair videos. They field a call from a listener about different perspectives on marijuana use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 115 Selfish or Self-Care
May 28, 2020 16:17 - 28 minutesZach is super proud of his kids. Laura shares about some of the Vanity Fair video that ended up on the cutting room floor. They go on to discuss the difference between selfishness and self-care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep114 Self Love with Jonathon Aslay
May 19, 2020 22:03 - 49 minutesZach finally put the doors on his shed.Both he and Laura showered today, but for different reasons. They move on to discuss self love and self care with mid-life dating and relationship coach, Jonathan Aslay. If you're looking for help try Better Help today by visiting https://trybetterhelp.com/mtr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 113 Dream, Discuss, Decide
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutesLaura is stocking up on bikes. Zach is spotting pigs in his neighborhood. They discuss what it looks like to bring on a new client. They go on to discuss the importance of having conversations on three levels: dreaming, discussing, and deciding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 112 Better Sex Through Mindfulness | with Dr. Lori Brotto
May 05, 2020 23:52 - 43 minutesZach and Laura discuss a recent video they created with Vanity Fair. Check it out, it's a really fun look at relationships in Disney films. They then welcome a guest, Dr. Lori Brotto. They discuss Dr. Brotto's latest book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and other related topics. If you're looking for help try Better Help today by visiting https://trybetterhelp.com/mtr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 111 What's your Next
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutesZach opens up about some of his struggles in this time and the importance of getting his own therapy. Laura joins him in discussing the importance of having purpose and a next. If your "next" is to seek out a therapist. Try Better Help by visiting (sponsored) https:// trybetterhelp.com/mtr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 110 Stop Being so Helpful
April 21, 2020 19:21 - 35 minutesZach is building stuff around the house. Laura wants him to drive down and build her some planter boxes while she reads. They then address a listeners question about what to do about wanting to be helpful in every situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 109 Maybe it's Grief
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutesAfter a couple dad jokes, Zach and Laura discuss a bit how they are dealing with working out while quarantined. They talk about order, grief, relationship roles and finding peace in this chaotic time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 108 Listener Questions
April 08, 2020 06:11 - 38 minutesZach and Laura discuss what Beyonce, Goonies, Tiger King, and hot tubs have in common. They go on to address a number of listener questions that have piled up in the last few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 107 Stir Crazy
March 31, 2020 20:15 - 41 minutesZach is a bit grumpy. Laura is feeling really positive. Zach has a movie recommendation and the two of them contemplate who might want to be a guest on upcoming episodes. They go on to discuss the new options for couples looking for outside help for their relationships and end with some tips for creating positive change in this uncertain time. Be sure to stick through to the end to hear Laura lose her mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 106 Birdhouse for your Soul
March 24, 2020 23:07 - 31 minutesLaura's kid starts us off with some solid dad jokes. She and Zach go on to discuss self care and creating sacred spaces for yourself and for your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep105 The Inevitable Podcast about Relationships in the Age of the Zombie Apocalypse
March 17, 2020 22:44 - 37 minutesRecorded almost a week ago, Zach and Laura discuss the Coronavirus, OJ, oysters, and turning toward your partner. They also have a generous offer for folks looking to improve their marriage while everything is shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 104 Fight, Flight, or Freeze
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutesZach and Laura touch base real quick on the Coronavirus. Laura has a long run she's preparing for. They announce some upcoming live virtual training for couples. A listener question regarding elevated heart rate prompts them to talk a bit more in depth about fight, flight, or freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 103 Asking for What you Want
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutesZach is worn out from fighting with a woman (in his martial arts class). Laura is basking in the late winter sun. They discuss common dreams and particularly a dream Zach had about losing his teeth. Laura brings a listener's question about how to deal with a spouse that does not want to hear your desires or wishes for their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 102 - How to Ruin Your Marriage
February 25, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutesLaura is heading to Hawaii and a little annoyed that her husband will be golfing every day. Zach is headed to Mexico and will be seeing his private magician again. They go on to discuss some of the things that can lead to a bad marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 101 - Keeping the Relationship Strong When You are Hustling at Work
February 19, 2020 06:24 - 30 minutesZach is away with his family so Laura is sharing a recording of a keynote she recently gave to door-to-door salespeople. These folks are highly commited to succeding at work, but wanted some help kowning how to keep thier relationshps at home strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 100 - We Celebrate 100 Episodes
February 12, 2020 02:17 - 34 minutesZach just finished his taxes, has already spent his refund and is headed on vacation. Laura is working on her taxes... from a few years ago. Together they celebrate some of the milestones of Marriage Therapy Radio. Zach shares about completing his latest project, Marriage Therapy Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 99 - Date Night with Tyler Turk
February 04, 2020 19:36 - 39 minutesLaura kicks us off with a dad joke. She and Zach go on to discuss desire and creating desire in your partner. This leads to the importance of date nights and intentional time set aside for the two of you. They welcome Tyler Turk, CEO of Crated with Love. Tyler shares some compelling research results on the importance of date nights as well as what he has found to be the necessary ingredients of a date night that supports the goal of greater intimacy and connection. Check out Crated with Lo...
Ep 98 - ADHD with Dr. Ari Tuckman
January 28, 2020 23:21 - 43 minutesZach is sporting a 14 year old girl's headband. Laura shares about caring for aging parents. With guest Dr. Ari Tuckman, they go on to discuss the impacts of ADHD on your relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 97 - Great Questions
January 22, 2020 06:24 - 35 minutesZach and Laura discuss their shower and workout schedules. Let's just say, one of them likes to "stew". Zach is in the home stretch of a new project. They go on to discuss the power of a good question in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 96 - Parenting Teen Girls
January 14, 2020 09:10 - 44 minutesZach's 17 and 13 year old daughters join him for this week's podcast. They discuss what it's like to be a teen today and how parents can better connect and encourage them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 95 - Try it This Way
January 03, 2020 05:13 - 35 minutesZach and Laura recount their respective New Year's Eve celebrations. Zach has a couple gripes and Laura isn't quite sure about science. They go on to discuss a powerful practice that could reshape the way you relate with your partner. Putting into practice what there share in this episode would be a wonderful way to kick off the new year in a positive direction. Ladies: Be sure to sign up for Laura's Experiment while you still can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Ep 94 - Holiday Grab Bag
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutesLaura is dressed like an elf -sorry this is not a visual medium-. Zach took a tumble. Vasectomy gets discussed at length. Laura introduces a cool experiment for wives to help improve their marriage. They go on to discuss death and sex. They really cover a lot on this holiday grab bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 93 - Laura's Holiday Blues
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutesLaura discloses that she has been feeling a bit down with the holidays and her current move. She and Zach discuss a bit of what might be behind that which leads them to a broader topic of figuring out ways to improve your relationship. It's a bit more organic than some episodes, but you will be left with some great insight into your life and relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 92 - Man's Burden
December 03, 2019 23:03 - 32 minutesWhat does "Your Face" have to do with a playful disagreement? Zach shares his strategies. He and Laura also talk about their relationships with you, the listeners. They go on to discuss the unique burdens men carry in their relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 91 - Sharing the Load of the Relationship
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutesLaura is jogging from her son's house to school and back twice a day. That's about the same about of jogging Zach has done in the last year. They go on to discuss what happens in a relationship when one partner has carried the primary load of the relationship and what is now required when they want that to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 90 - Couples that Work Together
November 07, 2019 06:02 - 29 minutesZach just got out of therapy and is having all the feels. Laura's thinking about starting her own therapy as well. They discuss the complexities of having a close friendship as well as a business relationship which leads to the unique issues addressed by couples that work together. The importance of boundaries and roles is advice any couple will find helpful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices