Latest Couplescounseling Podcast Episodes
014 Preview Our “Distancing Relationship” Community Zoom Call
Relationship By Design - April 16, 2020 16:26 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor many of us during this time of “physical distancing” we’re finding ourselves at home, sheltered in place, and in close-quarters with family members, and just maybe feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all. We have a community Zoom call coming up Sunday April 19, 2020 at 4 PM Pacific. Today in t...
Worry, COVID-19, and Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - April 13, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWorry is exhausting and stressful. So many of us are experiencing worry right now. It can overwhelm your mind, your body, and your relationship. We’ve all been battling COVID-19, and there’s a lot to be worried about. I’ll be transparent with you: I’m not an expert on global pandemics and I ...
Dating after Divorce with Kelly Lynch, EMT, LCSW, CPT, PN-1, Life Coach
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - April 06, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Kelly Lynch, owner and coach at The Unapology Project, talks about dating after divorce and the keys to building trust in yourself. We don’t talk about dating after divorce enough to help people prepare for it. The culture of dating has changed, and dating after a significant ...
Bringing Your Baby Home
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - March 30, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsHaving a newborn can be exciting and sweet, and also stressful and challenging. You and your partner will experience many changes. It’s important to be able to accept those changes, and work to keep your relationship strong and close. Changes you and your partner may experience when you bring ...
Pregnancy and Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - March 23, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, I talked with two women, Hannah and Andrea, about their pregnancies and their relationships- finding a balance, letting go of control, and everything else they’re learning along the way. What was it like for you and your relationship when you began to discuss trying to get...
013 Parents: Outside The Trap Workshop
Relationship By Design - March 18, 2020 20:38 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, Sandy&Lon continue with John briefly educating us on a coaching course they had done years ago for parents titled Parents: Outside The Trap. Are you interested in knowing more about the course? Let us know here. If you’d like to join us on Zoom for community “What’s On Your Mi...
Trying to Conceive
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - March 16, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you and your partner are trying to conceive, it it’s important to keep your relationship strong and focus on supporting each other. The process of trying to conceive can be filled with stress and unexpected changes, so instead of getting stuck in worry, focus on what you can control. Everyo...
Infertility and Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - March 09, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou and your partner may be going through a challenging season of fertility issues right now. You feel alone, scared, isolated, and anxious. You shouldn’t go through infertility and trying to conceive alone. Miscarriages, infertility, and other fertility issues bring hurt, grief, sadness, ...
012 Relationships: Arrangements and Understandings
Relationship By Design - March 04, 2020 15:46 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, John Biethan the producer of the podcast, asks Sandy&Lon for their comments on his thoughts about "arrangements." In some family relationships, in certain conditions, and when people get together in relationship and marriage, there “may” be a conscious or unconscious “arrangem...
Addiction and Relationships with Ross Hill, MMFT, LMFT, CAC-P
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - March 02, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAddiction impacts your relationship with your partner. Whether alcohol, drug, or another addiction, it doesn’t live in isolation. Your relationship is affected. In this episode, Ross Hill, MMFT, LMFT, CAC-P, shares his knowledge of addiction from years of working with substance use issues. He gi...
How You and Your Partner Can Cope with Big Life Changes
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - February 24, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsNo matter what, you’ll face changes in life. The changes we face often impact our relationships more than we’re prepared for. You and your partner can grow closer together through big changes, but it will take some work. You and your partner may face many kinds of big changes over the year...
011 Strike 3: Hostile Backdrop
Relationship By Design - February 19, 2020 19:15 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubtitled: An Individual-based paradigm In this episode, we’ve taken the liberty of starting off with the last few minutes of the previous episode 10, Strike 2: Fear In Relationships Part 2, where Sandy&Lon talk about relationships during the holiday season. For more insights into the impact...
Validation and Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - February 17, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou and your partner want to change the way you communicate with each other. You want to be truly understood and cared for, with your feelings recognized and seen as valid. You’ve probably heard about validation before and you know it’s important. Maybe you’ve experienced the peace and comfort...
Attachment and the Physiology of Connection, with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - February 10, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDr. Rebecca Jorgensen, an educator and leader in the field of couples therapy, discusses the physiology of connection and secure attachment in relationships. Attachment is about a bond, authenticity, and a secure connection with your partner. What to know about the physiology of connection: ...
Boredom in Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - February 03, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDo you ever feel bored with your relationship? Sometimes you wish it could be new and exciting again. Or you might have moments when you question if it’s still a good relationship at all. Getting bored in your relationship? We live in a society of instant gratification. When everything you w...
010 Strike 2: Fear In Relationships Part 2
Relationship By Design - January 30, 2020 20:56 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingswww.RelationshipByDesign.com Continuing on from episode 008 Strike 2: Fear In Relationships Part 1, today Sandy&Lon take a deeper look into fear and what happens when it feeds into relationships when they're shaped. If you’re new to Relationship By Design start here: Episode 001 Get Real Ab...
Signs You Need Marriage Counseling
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - January 27, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWondering if you need couples therapy? I think it’s helpful for everyone, but there are definitely some clear signs that might give you some guidance. Here are 10 of the big issues that can help couples be aware of if their relationship could use counseling. When the majority of your conver...
The Art of A.R.E. with Dr. Debi Gilmore
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - January 20, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou’ll learn the most important steps for creating a secure relationship with your partner in this episode. Dr. Debi Gilmore, a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, shares about her work with couples. She gives us 3 specific core values to bring connection and secure attachmen...
Negative Cycles and Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - January 13, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIs there a pattern in your relationship? Do you and your partner have the same kind of fights over and over again? In this episode, we’re going to figure out how the two of you get stuck in a negative cycle, and create ways of helping you reconnect. Why do couples fight over little things?...
How to Have a Happy Marriage
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - January 06, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou want to find happiness with your spouse. So, lower your expectations. Shocking, right? We’ll get into what that actually means. You have high hopes for your relationship. You might think about past joyful times in your relationship, or compare it to other relationships you see. But l...
Interabled Relationships with Jose Luis Tapia-Fuselier Jr., M.S., CRC, LPC, NCC
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - December 30, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJose discusses what couples experience in interabled relationships, and what each partner can do to work together and form a stronger bond through new changes after a disability is acquired. Jose began working with couples through his work in rehabilitation counseling and helping individuals wit...
Setting Goals with Your Spouse
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - December 23, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSetting goals in your marriage is necessary, and difficult. If you and your spouse both have your own individual goals, or if you like to dream but have trouble putting in the action, you might feel like actually meeting your goals is impossible. In this episode, we’re discussing the importance ...
Eye Contact and Love in Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - December 16, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn 1997, Arthur Aron developed a theory that 4 minutes of eye contact makes people closer and increases intimacy. In this episode, you’ll be encouraged to take steps to connect with your spouse and truly look them in the eyes without being distracted by all the noise around you. What you n...
ADHD and Your Relationship, with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - December 09, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAri Tuckman, PsyD, CST discusses how ADHD affects relationships. He shares how couples can recognize issues related to ADHD in their relationship, what they can do to improve understanding and improve their relationship, and specifically how couples can improve their sex life when one partner ha...
Holiday Traditions and Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - December 02, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou had questions about holiday traditions and your relationship, and I’m here with answers! How do you create traditions when your significant other’s family is dealing with a loss? (1:10) Remember that grief can be complex and challenging. Your significant other may need to keep some of the...
The Importance of Taking a Time Out
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - November 25, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsConflict with your partner can get heated at times, and you end up saying hurtful things. When harsh words or angry tones come up, it only leads to more distance between the two of you. Taking a time-out in conflicts like these can be helpful, but it’s important to know how to take the time-out,...
Receptivity: The One Thing that will Transform Your Relationship, with Shane Birkel, LMFT
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - November 18, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOverview of this Episode: Shane Birkel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Relational Life Therapist talks about receptivity and what it means in a relationship. Couples often have a hard time being receptive and vulnerable in communication with each other. Shane helps us l...
How to Keep Work Travel from Ruining Your Relationship
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - November 11, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOverview: How Travel Affects Your Relationship Traveling for work can put a strain on your relationship and damage your connection with your spouse. You might be more stressed and worried or feel insecure about the relationship. Or you and your partner might go days or weeks without talkin...
The Sprinkles Story with Laura Long, LMFT/S
Marriaging: The Marriage Podcast with Jessica Fairfax - November 04, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Laura shares The Sprinkles Story, a story about a conflict in her marriage and how she worked through it with some reflection, vulnerability, and connection with her partner. Laura’s Sprinkles Story: Laura and her husband met in college and began dating. After about a ye...
Episode 066: How a Woman Can End An Affair Without Falling on Her Face: A Discussion with Debbie Rose
Relationships Uncomplicated - October 31, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 182 ratingsWhen we think of healing from an affair, we focus on the betrayal of the faithful partner. We rarely think of the unfaithful partner’s wounded mind. In fact, the unfaithful partner’s ability to recover from the affair is quite routinely ignored. And when it comes to women’s affairs? Well,...
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