Marriage Therapy Radio
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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 79 Happy Endings
August 06, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutesZach shares why root canals are fantastic. Laura isn't buying it, but strangely offers to clean Zach's teeth. A major transition in Laura's life sparks a great conversation about ending therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 78 Book Recommendations
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutesZach is wearing a hoodie in July. Laura is getting her investing on. They go on to share what they are currently reading and offer some book recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 77 Hot Cheetos - Worth Fighting For?
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutesLaura brags about her golf game. Zach shares about his unnamed friend with good fashion and a boat. They go on to discuss a listener question regarding a fight about Hot Cheetos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 76 Infidelity - The Involved Partner
July 18, 2019 06:08 - 34 minutesZach gets Laura up to speed on the World Cup. Laura is dropping some Lbs, but not for a good reason. They go on to address the involved partner of an affair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 75 Premarital Therapy - Why Bother
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutesLaura had a nice stay-cation. Zach isn't quite sure where is youngest daughter is. They go on to discuss is premarital therapy is worth it and what it's really for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 74 How to Take a Break.
July 02, 2019 16:42 - 39 minutesZach shares a bit of his experience helping facilitate The Art and Science of Love workshop for The Gottman Institute. Laura gets Zach to commit to a future webinar. They go on to share the signs that you are flooded when in conflict and what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 73 Reunions and Parting
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutesZach and Laura don't see eye to eye on dog park etiquette. They discuss an outdoor adventure for couples and awkward proposals. They then provide some really great practical advise for how to set aside time each day to connect with your partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep72 Do You Validate?
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutesZach and Laura reflect on the future (weird, I know). They go on to talk about he importance of validating feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep71 How to say Yes and No at the same time
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutesLaura had to kick her husband out (don't worry it was just out of the studio so she could record.) Zach extols the power of checking off your to do list. Dad joke throw downs are happening on social media. They go on to share the potential benefits of letting your "yes" be "no" and your "no" be "yes". Trust me, it will make sense when you hear it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 70 Be an Action Taker in Your Marriage
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutesZach and Laura discuss their Memorial Day Weekend getaways. Both got out into nature with their families. They look forward to their workshop in June and throwing some axes. They go on to discuss what it takes to make changes in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 69 Interview with Sex Therapist Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD
May 28, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutesZach and Laura discuss what chaffed nipples, stylish hair, and sexy times have in common. They go on to have an in depth interview with sex therapist Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD. This episode is sponsored by Uberlube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 68 Listener Question
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutesLaura is taking care of her gut. Zach is loving individual therapy. We get a great dad joke from listener Dustin's son. They go on to discuss a question from a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 67 Social Media Breakup
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutesLaura gets a truck. Zach grills Laura on her dog buying process. Zach is growing out his hair and cleaning up his house. They go on to discuss how to manage your social media profiles when there is a breakup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 66 Masturbation
May 07, 2019 10:30 - 30 minutesZach and Laura discuss their sleep habits. Zach is switching it up and Laura is afraid she is getting older. She shares some interesting beliefs about what getting older allows you to do. Sparked from a listener question, they go on to discuss the, often complex, role of masturbation in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 65 The 4 Habits of a Joy Filled Marriage
April 30, 2019 17:30 - 32 minutesZach tells us about his blanket fort he retreats to from time to time. Laura completed her first half marathon. And they welcome their first guest, Chris Coursey, to the podcast. Chris joins them to discuss his latest book, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages. The practical steps can help every marriage. Find out more about Chris at Thrive Today. More information about the book and related resources can be found at happyhappymarriage.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Ep 64 Expectations of Your Partner
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutesLaura's husband is working from home and she has found that their expectations about what daily life should look like are not totally aligned. Zach shares some stories of folks in similar situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 63 The One Question Experiment
April 16, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutesZach's daughter was in a TV show. Laura is training for a half marathon and taking a break from social media with great results. They go on to discuss the one question that could transform your relationship. Laura gives you a challenge to try this question in your relationship and report on how it turns out. Give them a call at 801-810-6197 and report the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 62 Breaking Up is Hard to Do
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutesZach and Laura are excited to announce their first real sponsor, Ana Luisa. You can find their fine jewelry and get an exclusive discount at https://www.analuisa.com/forbetterus. Be sure to order soon as Mother's Day is coming out on May 12th (You will laugh at that last bit when you listen to the episode). They go on to discuss a recent article Zach wrote for the Gottman Institute about breaking up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 61 Sleep Tight
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutesZach is finishing up some food. Laura just returned from a great ski trip. Zach unpacks his last teaching gig. They go on to discuss your sleeping arrangements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 60 We've Had This Fight Before
March 19, 2019 22:54 - 27 minutesZach and Laura recount the ways Jimmy John's has saved them from hunger. Laura is heading off road with her new trailer, while Zach is booking last minute 5 star hotels. They go on to discuss the cycle of arguments that happen in our relationship. There are some great tips on identifying what is behind the familiar disagreements and what we can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 59 Maintaining Connection while Traveling
March 13, 2019 19:03 - 33 minutesLaura's workout's just upped their intensity for a very specific reason. Zach questions whether it is ok for him to compliment a stranger. They go on to discuss the importance of maintaining a connection with your partner when one of you travels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 58 Anger Management
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutesLaura gets a new backpack which sends Zach immediately into song sending them on a karaoke song one-upping. They go on to discuss how to manage anger and what to do when you or your partner are flooded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 57 Finances
February 26, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutesLaura circles back to the principle of rewarding desired behavior, noting that is has caused Zach to be more punctual. Zach is proud of his daughter and emoting more than usual. Laura reflects on an rewarding but exhausting weekend. They go on to discuss some of the struggles and complexities of navigating finances with your partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 56 Are you Lovable?
February 19, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutesThis week Zach is digging out of a snow storm and hoping the kids get back to school soon, while Laura's mom is LOVING here snow days. Laura has to offer an apology to a listener and friend. They go on to discuss the importance of remembering the shared goal of your relationship especially in the midst of tension and conflict. The provide some vital tips to ending the negative cycles and setting you and your partner on a path of loving and being lovable. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Ep 55 Defensiveness
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutesA snow day is gave Zach the opportunity to introduce his kids to the wonders of Monty Python. Laura is NOT finding it funny and is more than a little frustrated with someone canceling their plans. They go on to discuss how to manage criticism and defensiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 53 Sexual Desire
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBZach and Laura discuss their preferred work attire when meeting with remote clients. Zach is looking for something to look forward to so Laura invites him and the family to Salt Lake (just don't ask her what to do for fun there after 8pm). They go on to discuss how to navigate the natural misalignment of sexual desire (and arousal) in your relationship. They share some great practical insights into how build anticipation and desire.
Ep 54 Sexual Desire
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutesZach and Laura discuss their preferred work attire when meeting with remote clients. Zach is looking for something to look forward to so Laura invites him and the family to Salt Lake (just don't ask her what to do for fun there after 8pm). They go on to discuss how to navigate the natural misalignment of sexual desire (and arousal) in your relationship. They share some great practical insights into how build anticipation and desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Ep 53 When one partner is leaning out
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutesLaura is feeling a bit grouchy, but rising to the occasion. Zach shares his secret for loving every Christmas gift he ever receives. They go on to discuss the dilemma when one partner leaning out of the relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 52 Marriage Hacks
January 16, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutesZach and Laura celebrate one years worth of weekly podcasts. Laura can't leave the house as she cares for a new puppy. Zach is sending his daughter off to LA by herself. They go on to share ways you can improve your marriage even without needing your partners involvement. You will find some helpful tips that can transform your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 51 New Year's Intentions
January 08, 2019 18:59 - 30 minutesZach and Laura kick off the new year reflecting on the importance of intentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 50 Sex
December 28, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutesLaura's dog gets a name. Zach is grieving that loss of an important part of his life. They go on to discuss how to navigate differing points of view on how frequently a couple should be having sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 49 Happy Festivus
December 18, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutesZach has had a busy day with clients. Laura spent some of her day upside down, and she wrote a joke. They discuss their holiday traditions and importance of ritual in every relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 48 Couples on the Brink
December 12, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutesZach and Laura is getting excited for the new year and closing in on episode 52, one full year of weekly podcasts. Zach shares a winter dad joke. A Greek myth leads them into a dynamic conversation about couples in deep conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 47 Dealing with Resentment
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutesZach and Laura start the show with a bit of a disagreement about punctuality. Zach shares that his daughter is in a new TV show debuting next year. Laura is training for a 1/2 marathon so Zach teaches her about fartlek. They go on to help a listener struggling with resentment in their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep46 Warm Fuzzies and Cold Pricklies
November 28, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutesZach and Laura catch up after a busy Thanksgiving break. Zach goes on to share some important relationship principles he learned as a kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep45 Listener Questions
November 20, 2018 15:22 - 26 minutesZach and Laura find commonality in rap and dark meat. They reflect on the recent workshop. They go on to respond to listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep44 Divorce
November 07, 2018 01:16 - 29 minutesZach and Laura jump right in to discussing divorce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep43 The Goal of Conflict
October 29, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutesLaura went for a great (and painful) run while Zach took a nap. Zach then shares one of the greatest statements that has impacted not only his work as a therapist, but as a husband and father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep42 Housework & Aging
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutesZach is podcasting from the kitchen today and it sparks a great conversation about the impact of housework on your relationship. Laura tells us that the benefits go far beyond having a clean house. They go on to respond to a listener question regarding how to navigate differences in energy levels in an aging partner. The principles they share are universal for us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep41 Insecurity and Jealousy
October 17, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutesLaura tries to figure out what movie she is thinking of. Zach does a half-hearted impersonation of Robin Williams. Zach shows his handy abilities by changing out a faucet. They go on to discuss how to navigate your partners relationships that make you insecure and jealous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 40 Saying Yes to Your Partner
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutesZach is feeling groggy after sleeping in a bit late. Laura is back from an amazing trip to Iceland, except for the food poisoning. They go on to discuss how to interact with your partner when you don't connect or agree with what they are saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 39 - The First Therapeutic Conversations
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutesLaura got a TON of sleep after a last minute trip to get a passport. Zach's brother is in town. His daughter passed her drivers test, but Laura found out before he did. They go on to discuss the importance of the shared story that is created between a couple, the way a couple communicates their story, and the value to the therapeutic process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep38 – Listener Questions
September 12, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutesZach gives us an update on his triathlon. Laura is exploring the deep recesses of Netflix. They go on to tackle a number of listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep37 – Marriage Retreats
August 28, 2018 10:30 - 30 minutesAfter a couple weeks away Zach and Laura catch up on what's going on. Zach is getting his health on and giving away lbs. Laura becomes the mom she never thought she would become. They go on to discuss the value of marriage retreats and how they can fit into a healthy relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep36 – The Usefulness of Premarital Counseling
August 14, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutesLaura is headed up to Seattle, while Zach leaves for the Jersey Shore. Zach busts out some dad jokes. They go on to discuss the importance of knowing your "why" as you enter into a marriage and how premarital counseling can help bring clarity to that question as you enter this important commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep35 – Perpetual Problems
August 07, 2018 10:30 - 27 minutesZach gets to sleep in for the first time this summer. Laura is rocking some new morning routines. After a quick Frozen musical interlude they go on to discuss a listener question. What are we to do with differences in the relationship. Particularly differences that probably are not going to go away. Zach and Laura offer some great insight into how to understand difference and conflict withing your marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep34 – The Four Horsemen
July 30, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutesZach is feeling great and loving the sun. Laura shares how she doesn't buy cloths off the rack, but rather off a person. They go on to share 4 markers in a relationship that research has shown that if left unchecked will spell it's demise. You won't want to miss knowing what to look out for, and they also offer great insight into how to help combat these negative patterns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep33 - Your Experience is Valid
July 25, 2018 10:30 - 31 minutesLaura needs to shower. Zach looks like the uni-bomber. Summer is in full swing with family members and kids headed in different directions. Zach and Laura offer some great insight on how to get on the same page with your partner even when you are coming from different places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep32 – Your Marriage Social Network
July 10, 2018 10:30 - 27 minutesLaura shoots a pilot. Zach continues training for his triathlon. They then discuss the importance of a social network, both for each individual in a marriage and for the marriage as a whole. They share some great insights into the impact the people you surround yourself with have on your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep31 – Help, my Partner has Changed
June 13, 2018 06:19 - 31 minutesLaura loves to pack and Zach fixed his flashlight. They go on to tackle a tough listener question about managing differences when your partner has gone through tremendous changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices