Rise Together Podcast
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11.3K ratingsWhat if we worked as hard to listen to someone else’s truth as we did to share our own? Each week author Dave Hollis brings radical candor straight to your headphones via breathtakingly real conversations with authors, activists, and anyone with a story to tell. The results are poignant, hysterical, and heartbreaking - sometimes all inside the same episode. Catch new content every Thursday.
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46: What The Man in Your Life Needs
May 16, 2019 07:01 - 58 minutesDave sits down with his 40+ years of experience of being a man and gives his perception as to what men may want or need to feel fulfilled in their relationship. He may not speak for all men, but the hope is that this can at least spark a conversation with you and your partner to help create a more exceptional relationship by truly and fully understanding each other. Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health + Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! ...
45: Excuses to Let Go Of As A Couple
May 09, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutesIn this episode Dave and I take a trip down memory lane and all examine all the excuses we use to live by. What are the excuses you have as a couple that are holding you back? Who you are now, is not who you have to be. Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health + Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! Own your present, and join us for some incredible, motivating speakers as tackle our perception of who we are and what we are capable of. Get ticket...
44: How We Vacation With Our Kids
May 02, 2019 07:01 - 34 minutesThis week on the podcast, we are talking about everyone's favorite past time -- family trips. We discuss how we keep each other organized (and sane) while traveling with our kids. If you are considering taking a trip with your little humans this summer, tune in as we share our four best tips for navigating your next family vacation. — Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health + Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! Own your present, and join us f...
43: What If Your Partners Dreams Scare You
April 25, 2019 07:01 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Dave talks about what happens when your partner's dreams scare you. If your partner is a dreamer or if you have big dreams then this episode is for you. Dave shares his experience with navigating these conversations and gives his best advice on how to show up as a supportive partner. — Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health + Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! Own your present, and join us for some incredible, motivating sp...
42: How We Keep Each Other From Spiraling
April 18, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesToday on the podcast we are talking about how to navigate hard seasons with your partner. In it, we discuss our own experiences and how to grow together during tough times. Whether it’s you or your partner struggling, hardships are an inevitable part of life. That’s why we are sharing our six best tips on how to support your partner and walk beside them during difficult journeys. — Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health + Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are ...
41: Working Together & Still Making Out
April 11, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutesToday on Rise Together, we’re answering one of our most asked questions...how do we work together and still want to make out with each other? We discuss the highs and lows but most importantly how we get through it all. We share the tools of how to work as a team and not just a married couple. - Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health & Wellness Day tickets for Minneapolis and Dallas are still available! Own your present, and join us for some incredible, motivating speakers a...
40: How to Get Healthy as a Couple
April 04, 2019 07:01 - 37 minutesToday on Rise Together, we’re tackling an issue that you’ve asked us about time and time again - how to get healthy (and STAY healthy) as a couple. We truly believe that health is all about how you feel, as opposed to how you look, and it was a journey of many, many years to get where we are today. On this episode, we're sharing our best tips for how we keep each other motivated, committed, and mindful about our health. - Both upcoming RISE conferences are sold out, but Health & Wellness Day...
39: What to do if Your Partner Isn’t Into Personal Development
March 28, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesToday on Rise Together we’re throwing it back to an important episode from the way early days of the podcast. In the episode we discuss a topic very close to our relationship, how to approach your partner if they’re not into personal development. Whether you want them to dip their toes into it themselves, or just support you on your journey, approaching the subject can be a relationship minefield. We discuss how we traversed this issue in our own relationship in the hopes that it can help you...
38: Five Things You’ve Always Wanted to Ask A Sex Therapist with Vanessa Marin
March 21, 2019 07:01 - 45 minutesToday on Rise Together, we’re at it again. Conquering the butterflies in our stomach to talk about the thing that we all want to talk about, but sometimes have trouble with. And this time we brought in a dang expert! Vanessa Marin is a brilliant sex therapist who has been featured in O Magazine, Refinery29, Real Simple, and so many more. In the episode, we talk about conquering shame and being open with your partner about your sex life, what to do if you and your partner have different sex dr...
37: Make Sure Your Relationship Is Always Growing
March 14, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesToday on Rise Together we are throwing it back to our first official episode! We’ve welcomed lots of new listeners recently so we wanted to share what we think is one of our most important episodes, if your relationship isn’t growing, it’s dying. In it, we talk about the danger of complacency, and how to find the time to put in the much-needed work of keeping your relationship exceptional. Girl, Stop Apologizing is AVAILABLE NOW! In it, Rachel gives some of the most tactical and detailed advi...
36: What if My Partner Doesn’t Support My Dream?
March 07, 2019 08:01 - 43 minutesToday on Rise Together we’re celebrating the launch of Girl, Stop Apologizing by discussing something that weighed very heavily on Rachel’s mind while she wrote it; how to persevere when your family or friends are not supportive of your dream. We touch on what to do when your partner puts more value into their happiness than your dreams and ambitions, how to cope when your friends or family don’t honor what you’re working towards, and an easy litmus test for questions we should and shouldn’t ...
35: Our Adoption Journey
February 28, 2019 08:01 - 1 hourToday on Rise Together we’re talking about something we’ve never discussed in detail with our audience, the incredible and emotionally-trying journey we took to adoption. In what ended up being 5 long years of our lives, we navigated both international and domestic adoption, becoming foster parents, and the complicated waters of state and national child-care agencies, all in the name of completing our family. It resulted in some of the toughest seasons of our lives but also the sweetest momen...
34: A Sneak Preview of Dave’s Upcoming Book
February 21, 2019 08:01 - 43 minutesThis week on the Rise Together Podcast, we’re doing something a little unconventional. If you don’t know, we do a daily morning show LIVE on Facebook (Facebook.com/thechicsite) and Instagram (@MsRachelHollis). While Rachel was away last week, I (Dave here) took the opportunity to reach and teach some excerpts from the book I’m currently writing. If you haven’t checked out the Start Today morning show, here’s a little bit of what you can expect from us every weekday morning at 8 CT. Red Alert...
33: “The Truth About Men” with DeVon Franklin
February 14, 2019 08:01 - 46 minutesToday on Rise Together, we’re talking to New York Times Bestselling Author, film and TV producer, spiritual success coach, and “bonafide dynamo” (as described by Oprah!), DeVon Franklin. DeVon’s new book The Truth About Men, explores why men show up the way they do, and how men can be honest and do better, while giving women a glimpse into the psyche of the men in their lives. We talk about how men can show up better and be the men they’re called to be, bringing honesty and transparency to yo...
32: Let’s Talk About Sex Throwback
February 07, 2019 05:59 - 49 minutesToday on Rise Together, we’re throwing it back to one of our most fun, yet most cheek-reddingly awkward conversations. Today we’re talking about - you guessed it - sex. We talk about how you can show up emotionally and physically for your partner, and how you can make yourself vulnerable and authentic in the way you talk and act in the bedroom. And, if you're looking for a gift for the person who loved Girl, Wash Your Face, Girl, Stop Apologizing is coming out March 12, 2019. I record the aud...
31: Who Are You and What Do You Want?
January 31, 2019 05:59 - 20 minutesIf you haven’t heard, we had our first monthly live coaching session in January, in both life and business coaching. I had such an amazing experience teaching and connecting with these woman who are bravely working to realize their dreams, and I wanted to share a bit of our talk with you. It’s the most important question I ask myself at the beginning of the year; who do I want to become? I hope you enjoy this sneak peek of our very special series. Find out more about the coaching series and ...
30: You Can’t Grow Unless You Fail
January 24, 2019 05:59 - 40 minutesIn celebration of the announcement of our latest RISE Weekend, we’re throwing it back this week to Dave’s speech from our Los Angeles RISE Weekend Conference. Dave talks about his feelings of experiencing his partnering going through self-growth and wanting to do the same thing for himself. Get tickets to the newest RISE Weekend in July at TheHollisCo.com And, if you loved Girl, Wash Your Face, the same amazing author (hi, Dave's typing) has Girl, Stop Apologizing coming out Mar 12, 2019. Rac...
29: The Five Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
January 17, 2019 05:59 - 42 minutesWhen we first started this very podcast, we made a wishlist of guests that changed the way we think about love and relationships. Dr. Gary Chapman was at the very top of that list. Dr. Chapman’s book “The Five Love Languages” has made a tangible and direct impact in our relationship, and we’re believers that Dr. Chapman’s wisdom can result in positive change in almost every relationship. We are incredibly excited and honored to have the author with us to talk about our personal languages, how...
28: How to Overcome Other People’s Opinions
January 10, 2019 05:59 - 1 hourOn this week's Rise Together podcast, we’re digging into the opinions of other people, and how we dodge or sometimes even positively use the opinions of others. Of course you should take everyone’s opinion with a grain of salt, but no matter how much we say that, it’s never that easy. You may even find it influences some constructive growth in regards to how you’re showing up for the the people you love. Here is how we pick through both the positive and negative things we hear about ourselves...
27: The Weekly Ritual that Keeps Our Relationship Healthy
January 03, 2019 05:59 - 38 minutesThis week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes in which we talk about why we believe date nights are important in a relationship. We share some of our favorite ideas and how we actually plan it out on a weekly basis. Exciting news: Rachel is launching a coaching series! If you love RISE and Rise Together, you'll be thrilled to learn that Rachel will be launching two live monthly classes. Life coaching, for those looking to improve in their relationships, health, and personal...
26: Why Planning is Better Than Hoping
December 27, 2018 05:59 - 39 minutesIn Today’s episode, we're revisiting one of our first episodes in which we share our tips and tactics on how we plan out our life as a couple. This includes our work, our goals, our intentions, and everything that we do as not just a couple but as a family each season. Did you know the documentary of our live-event RISE is back in theaters on Jan 2 and Jan 9? Rachel Hollis Presents: Made for More is a 90-minute (amazing, I'm biased, but trust me) film with a 30-minute bonus -- Rachel teaching...
25: Year in Review: The Biggest Wins and Fails of Our Relationship in 2018
December 20, 2018 05:59 - 51 minutesAs the end of the year approaches, we think it’s incredibly important to take stock of the highs and lows you’ve experienced as a couple over the previous 12 months. For us, it’s been one of the most eventful and meaningful years of our collective lives, and unpacking that was extremely insightful. This week, we dig deep into what we learned, what we loved, and what we hope to do better in 2019. Did you know the documentary of our live-event RISE is back in theaters on Jan 2 and Jan 9? Rache...
24: Are You Showing Up The Way Your Partner Needs?
December 13, 2018 05:59 - 44 minutesOn this week's Rise Together podcast, we're going to talk about the roles and identities we each take on in a relationship and how despite our best intention of how we hope to show up well for our partner, what we think they want may not what they really need. The roles and identities we as individuals in a relationship play evolve over the course of our partnership through stages and seasons of life. In a relationship that's interested in moving forward, letting go of who you are or who you ...
23: Fatherhood - A Full Hour on Being a Good Dad in 2018
December 06, 2018 04:15 - 1 hourFor the first time ever on the Rise Together podcast, we're having an hour-long conversation about fatherhood -- what does it take to be a good dad in 2018? In a conversation with Larry Hagner, the host of The Dad Edge Podcast, Dave and Larry talk about raising 1,000 kids, how to keep the spark alive with your spouse while doing so, the myths around balance, the debate of giving kids what they want vs what they need and the biggest things they're hoping to impart on their small humans. If you...
22: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Something You Want, Need, Wear, Read...and Something for Fun in the Bedroom
November 29, 2018 04:06 - 22 minutesIn this week's episode, Rachel and Dave surprise each other with the five gifts they're "giving" each other for Christmas this year in one of each of five categories: something the other needs, something the other wants, something the other can wear, something the other can read and something fun for intimacy in the bedroom. Also, this podcast was recorded 8 seconds after Dave and Rachel were arguing for 9 minutes, so it's off the rails in the best way from the first second. In the episode, w...
21: Thanksgiving Throwback - Gratitude for 5 Million Rise Together Listens - The Set Up
November 21, 2018 22:00 - 32 minutesThis week on Rise Together we're celebrating Thanksgiving and the incredible feat that in just 5 short months this Rise Together podcast has crossed 5 million listens! Thank you to all of you for being part of our community - we are GRATEFUL for YOU! This week's episode takes us back to the beginning, the first episode, recorded to the chagrin of our audio dude in the front seat of a Mini Cooper, while we were stuck in traffic. Classy. If you're listening in the US, a very Happy Thanksgiving ...
20: Overcoming the Opinions of Others
November 15, 2018 05:59 - 29 minutesThe opinions of outsiders can create havoc within a relationship. Just the word "mother-in-law" is likely to bring one or both of you into a heightened state of bickering. In this episode we have selected several excerpts from our live speaking engagements to delve into the mechanics of why opinions affect us and the methods we have used to drop this mental luggage off at the curb. (In the last segment Rachel was literally using luggage on-stage to make an important point.) Enjoy! To learn ...
19: Mail Bag Episode - Dave and Rachel Answer Questions About Sex and Parenting
November 08, 2018 05:59 - 37 minutesHere it is...Our first ever Rise Together attempt at answering some of the ridiculously difficult questions you, our loyal listeners send via email. Since we choose these questions live during recording with no prep time you get to hear us play hot potato with some of your gnarly questions about sex, parenting, being fatigued and more sex questions. Screen cap yourself listening and tag us on instagram @msrachelhollis and @mrdavehollis with your opinion of the new Mail Bag format! To learn ...
18: Four Things Men are Terrified to Talk About
November 01, 2018 04:59 - 41 minutesIn today's episode Dave takes a solo mission deep into man country and tackles the four things men can't talk about to their partners. Guys whether you like it or not, these issues eventually crop up in every relationship. By learning to boldly identify them they lose their power to derail your marriage. Women, this is like getting a secret map to the very things that might be jamming communications. Dave is transparent and frank, and for that reason we don't recommend playing this podcast ar...
17: How to Get in Shape as a Couple
October 25, 2018 04:59 - 48 minutesThis week on Rise Together we are joined by Anthony Trucks, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, gym owner and the only NFL athlete to ever become a finalist on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Anthony, an orphan dumped into the foster care system at age 3, has risen above many challenges in his life using the discipline of physical fitness as a vehicle for building self worth and bringing value to family and community. We discuss ways that couples can pursue health regimes together and...
16: Five Relationships You Need To Quit
October 18, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutesThis week we are diving into the 5 relationships that you need to quit. These may not all be with actual humans but maybe it's also your relationship with food or negativity. We invite you to join us in re-evaluating your relationships as they are the key to unlocking how you show up better for yourself and for your partner. Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram - www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram - www.instagram.com/MrDaveHollis To learn more about listener data ...
15: Habits For Relationship
October 11, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutesIn today's episode we are talking about building healthy habits in your relationship. Whether you like it or not, habits are controlling your life and if you can identify the good and the bad ones, it can change everything. We are sharing our 3 good habits and 1 bad habit that shows up in our marriage and hope this episode can help you identify a few of yours too! Join the #Last90Days - www.thechicsite.com/90days Follow Rachel on Instagram - www.instagram.com/MrsRachelHollis Follow Dave on In...
14: Rise Together Conference: Dave’s Opening Keynote
October 04, 2018 06:00 - 43 minutesWe are coming at you with another EXCLUSIVE from our RISE Together couples conference! This week we are bringing you Dave's opening keynote from the weekend. He is telling you all about why he was reluctant to jump head first into personal development and what he learned along the way. If you aren't sure about why it's necessary to invest in yourself, then this episode is for you! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
13: Rise Together Conference: Opening Keynote
September 27, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutesThis week's episode is an EXCLUSIVE! We are bringing you Rachel's opening keynote from our couples conference RISE Together in Austin Texas this past weekend. We think that in order to work on being in a great relationship, you need to work on being great by yourself and in this episode we will tell you why! Follow Rachel on Instagram - www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis Follow Dave on Instagram - www.instagram.com/MrDaveHollis Rise events on Instagram - www.instagram.com/Letsrise.co To learn...
12: Your Relationship NEEDS To Change
September 20, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutesChange can be scary and the fear of the unknown almost paralyzing. In today's episode we are breaking down the reasons why change is GOOD and necessary in relationships. If you are willing to embrace change you and your partner will come out on the other side stronger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11: Why Hard Conversations Are Key To Building An Exceptional Relationship
September 13, 2018 06:00 - 26 minutesThis week we are throwing it back to a hard conversation that we had a few months ago. It was the hardest and most important conversation we have ever had and something that got us from where we were to where we are now. We hope that if you have to have a hard conversation in your own relationship, this will give you the courage and confidence to do so. It is probably the best thing you can do for your relationship. Follow Rachel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow...
10: Five Ways To Show Up For Your Partner (Dave's Perspective)
September 05, 2018 23:23 - 42 minutesIn this week's episode it’s Dave’s turn to give you his 5 best tips for showing up for your partner. Since Dave is an overachiever, all of his tips start with the later “P”! Tune in to find out what they are. Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ RISE Events: www.letsrise.co To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
9: Five Ways To Show Up For Your Partner (Rachel's Perspective)
August 30, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutesIn this week's episode we are doing something a little different! I'm by myself and I'm going to give you my 5 best tips for showing up for your partner. Of course this is from my perspective, but stay tuned because next week Dave is going to be giving you his 5 tips from a his perspective! Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ RISE Events: www.letsrise.co 344442 To learn more about listener data...
8: Conflict resolution, Enneagram number and how knowing both can change your relationship.
August 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourHave you ever heard of the Enneagram test? It's like Myers Briggs or a DISC test, only this personality test dates back hundreds of years that divides people up into one of 9 numbers. In today's episode, we're speaking with Enneagram expert Chris Heuertz. Chris took us through our personality types, our conflict resolution style and how we can love each other better and work together better by understanding why our partner processes things the way they do. Book: The Sacred Enneagram by Chris ...
7: Let's Talk About Sex Baby
August 16, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutesGet your hearts and minds ready because we are going for it! We are talking about sex, baby! Join us for a real and frank conversation that we hope with improve your intimate relationship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6: You Have to Fail to Grow
August 09, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode we wanted to share Dave’s speech from our RISE Weekend Conference. Dave talks about his feelings of experiencing his partnering going through self-growth and wanting to do the same thing for himself. Come to our conference: www.letsrise.co/together/ Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
5: We're Married and We're Dating!
August 02, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutesOn this episode we talk about why we believe date nights are important in a relationship. We share some of our favorite ideas and how we actually plan it out on a weekly basis. Come to our conference: https://www.letsrise.co/together/ Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
4: How to Plan Out Your Life as a Couple
July 26, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutesIn Today’s episode we share our tips and tactics on how we plan out our life as a couple. This includes our work, our goals, our intentions, and everything that we do as not just a couple but as a family each season. Come to our conference: https://www.letsrise.co/together/ Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
3: Help! My Partner Doesn’t DO Personal Development: 6 Tips to get motivated together
July 19, 2018 02:29 - 44 minutesIn this episode we are answering a direct question from our fans "what happens if I’m super motivated for personal growth but my partner is not there?". So we decided to share six tips to work with your partner to have an exceptional relationship. Come to our conference: https://www.letsrise.co/together/ Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ To learn more about listener data and o...
2: The Relationship is Either Growing or It's Dying
July 12, 2018 02:17 - 43 minutesIn this week's episode of Rise Together, Rachel and Dave Hollis are digging into the core of our beliefs when it comes to romantic relationships: your relationship is either growing or it's dying. They're talking about the times when their relationship struggled over the last 16 years + what they've done (and continue to do) to make it thrive. Come to our conference: https://www.letsrise.co/together/ Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Holl...
1: The Set Up
July 05, 2018 12:41 - 30 minutesWe have gotten so many requests about doing a podcast together that we needed to make it happen! In this episode we share a little bit of background of who we are and why we started to work together and move to Austin. Come to our conference: https://www.letsrise.co/together/ Follow Rachel Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...