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Communication Breakdown: Overcoming Challenges in High-Conflict Relationships
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsEverybody can get stuck in repeating patterns of ugly disagreement. Frustrations run high & solutions seem impossible. Communication can so easily break down for so many reasons. The intensity of the unhappiness that never gets resolved leads to a familiar stickiness that neither feels able to d...
Feelings Unleashed: Understanding & Harnessing Emotions
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - March 26, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsEmotions are messy and confusing - they can so easily take us for a ride. Loneliness can carry us into bad relationships. Our fears can keep us isolated. Our shame can ruthlessly feed self-doubt & self-torture. Our resentments & anger can keep us stuck. We are unable to communicate decently if w...
Shame’s Stranglehold On You & Your Relationships
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - March 05, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsShame strikes at the core of an individual's self-worth. When individuals feel ashamed, they believe that they, themselves, are bad, rather than simply acknowledging that they have done something wrong, which is why shame can be a massive roadblock to healing for so many people.
DENIAL & SELF-DECEPTION DAMAGE RELATIONSHIPS
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - February 08, 2024 00:15 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsAccepting reality and acknowledging one's strengths and weaknesses is essential for personal development. By denying or distorting reality, individuals may miss opportunities for growth, self-improvement, and reaching their full potential. So lying to ourselves definitely stunts our growth.
How Couples Can Win with Finances
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - January 16, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsMoney & how to manage this difficult subject as a team instead of ignoring the problems or constantly fighting. Money is a powerful force that touches every aspect of our lives, and when it comes to romantic partnerships, it can be a source of unity or division.
In Pursuit of Wellness: Finding Your Best Therapist Match
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - January 02, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsTherapy is a process that has to be honest…it is both an art & a science in my mind. It is impossible to grow if both of your feet are in comfort & support. You need to straddle the line between support, safety & being challenged or uncomfortable. Therapy requires that you be uncomfortable to le...
From Clashes to Connection: Using Disagreement to Deepen Relationships
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - December 05, 2023 10:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsAgreement and harmony are too often celebrated as the cornerstones of strong relationships, it is only in the presence of healthy disagreement that truly adds depth, resilience, and growth to these bonds. Disagreement, when approached constructively and respectfully, can foster better understand...
Sleep: Separating Fact from Fiction for Better Sleep and Stronger Relationships
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - November 16, 2023 14:08 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsSleep is a universal experience that affects everyone. Sleep is particularly relevant to relationships, as poor sleep habits can impact both partners and cause relationship stress. Sleep disorders can also affect sexual intimacy, emotional regulation, and communication within relationships.
Building Trust: The Foundation of Strong Relationships
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - October 23, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsTrust is one of the most important elements in a relationship. It gives it its foundation, making sure everything else can fall into place and stay there. Without trust, relationships don't stand much chance for success - infidelity or poor communication can lead to disputes which often cause hu...
Unlocking The Secret To No More Arguing
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - October 02, 2023 09:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsCouples need guidance for navigating conflict wisely and skillfully. Hearing what someone has to say is integral in communication, particularly when working through a conflict. Being able to really listen and take in another person's perspective can be the difference between resolving an argumen...
Relationships with Yourself & Others While In Recovery
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - September 12, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsRecovery can be very difficult because of shame. Shame is an obstacle to healing for everybody. How do you face hard truths about your own dark side without drowning in the shame? Learn how to balance the footprint of shame that stomps on your soul. The only way to continue to respect that your ...
IMPROVE PARENTING TEENS & REDUCE STRESS ON COUPLES
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - August 21, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsParenting teens can be a struggle and an additional stress on relationships. Your sweet easy to maneuver children turn into road blocks & obstacles. Parents wonder what happened & where did they go wrong. It’s really not about what went wrong it’s about understanding you’ve entered a new world a...
Relationship Goals: Prioritizing Personal Fulfillment for Lasting Love
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - July 31, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsWe'll explore how prioritizing our own personal growth and self-care can translate into stronger and more fulfilling relationships with our partners. We'll also be sharing tips and strategies for cultivating a sense of inner fulfillment and well-being, and how to apply these principles to our re...
Unpacking The Benefits Of A Healthy Sex Life
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - July 11, 2023 09:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsInsights from a Sex Therapist Expert. Why not prioritize your sex life and wellness? Listen if you are curious about how your sex life stacks up against the rest of America. Did you know that men feel greater distress when they're not content with their sex life? Communication is key if you ar...
Creating A More Satisfying Relationship
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - June 21, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsRelationships can be very confusing. We are taught reading, science, history & if we are lucky sex ed but not anything about what creates trust, why repair is important or how to communicate especially when we are vulnerable. Learning about connections, how to build them & keep them is sorely mi...
S03.E15 - Darrin Part 1: Selflessly Selfish
I Think I Love My Wife - June 05, 2023 05:04 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (Selflessly Selfish), I discuss with Darrin how he navigated obstacles such as long distance, being an entrepreneur, and infidelity prior to getting married as well as how those lessons learned has helped him become a good husband. We focus on the challenges that come with tryi...
How To Make Conflict Work For Real Intimacy
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - May 30, 2023 09:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsWe all believe it is ideal not to fight, this is complete fantasy. The only way to have real intimacy is to be authentic about our differences instead of swallowing our secret truths. We all want to avoid the messiness of conflict and being uncomfortable which is short term thinking. We all make...
Embracing Conflict To Improve Your Relationships
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - May 08, 2023 09:30 - 23 seconds ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsPeople love to avoid conflict because it is messy. Conflict makes people uncomfortable and they don’t like not knowing what will happen. Conflict is really important to growing up. My definition of growing up is honestly facing painful situations. Conflict offers an opportunity to grow up, and i...
S03.E14 - Carlton Part 3: The benefit of truly learning somebody
I Think I Love My Wife - May 08, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (The benefit of truly learning somebody), I wrap up my conversation with Carlton as we talk through the benefit of truly learning someone and having a healthy sex life in a marriage. We discuss the challenge that men have listening instead of problem-solving. We highlight the i...
S03.E13 - Carlton Part 2: The unfortunate part of dating
I Think I Love My Wife - May 01, 2023 05:47 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (The unfortunate part of dating), I discuss the value of knowing your person’s heart with Carlton as he shares more of his journey in marriage and in fatherhood. We talk about why guys are okay dating more than one person at the same time and the tradeoffs you make while dating...
S03.E12 - Carlton Part 1: Am I really willing to do the work?
I Think I Love My Wife - April 24, 2023 08:29 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (Am I really willing to do the work?), I discuss the feeling of knowing when you know and how they led to Carlton dating someone he randomly met prior to graduating college as well as their journey in marriage. We discuss the importance of being intentional when getting to kno...
CULTURE AS A CONNECTION COUPLES CAN SHARE
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - April 19, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsThere are different ways for couples to be connected; mutual religion as a shared values system, all the many physical activities of tennis, rock climbing, dancing or kayaking. Having shared connections of the ways you enjoy life together really matters. Culture offers so much to anyone as an in...
S03.E11 - Courtney Part 3: I could have went off the rails
I Think I Love My Wife - April 17, 2023 06:50 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (I could have went off the rails), I wrap up my conversation with Courtney discussing critical moments that challenged his marriage early onsuch as dealing with a miscarriage and overcoming a severe covid experience. We emphasize the need to find time and space for yourself in th...
S03.E10 - Courtney Part 2: From supporting myself to supporting three
I Think I Love My Wife - April 10, 2023 05:33 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (From supporting myself to supporting three), I talk to Courtney about his journey of becoming a stepfather. We discuss the importance of creating boundaries and relationship norms while learning to be a stepfather. We dive into the conversations required to engage as a parental ...
S03.E09 - Courtney Part 1: Shoutout to Bumble!
I Think I Love My Wife - April 03, 2023 04:44 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (Shoutout to Bumble!), I discuss how Courtney’s match on Bumble turned from a casual dating scenario to a marriage. We talk about dating a woman with a child and navigating how to build individual relationships with both. We highlight his doubts and misconceptions. We also examin...
Ingredients for Relationship Longevity; Imagination, Attention & Gumption
What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't - March 27, 2023 09:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsLongevity in relationships slips so easily through our fingers, it’s not a simple or small achievement, unless one partner is almost always submissive & not resentful about their wants being ignored. Two adults who are equal in sharing power over priorities, values & decision making have to be i...
S03.E08 - Jourdan Part 2: I don't want a cheerleader
I Think I Love My Wife - March 27, 2023 05:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (I don’t want a cheerleader), I wrap up my conversation with Jourdan as he explains his need to have a partner he can trust and that can hold their own as he navigates his marriage with someone of a different ethic, cultural, and religious background. We run back their decisio...
S03.E07 - Jourdan Part 1: We never look at anybody’s Ls
I Think I Love My Wife - March 20, 2023 06:37 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (We never look at anybody’s Ls), I talk to Jourdan about his reluctance in participating in the dating game and how being honest with himself and what he wanted led to him finding his wife. We examine the world of dating today and thematic problems that people face. We discuss...
S03.E06 - Julian Part 3: We took the first baby for granted
I Think I Love My Wife - March 13, 2023 06:22 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (We took the first baby for granted), I wrap up my conversation with Julian, reflecting on an emotionally tough period in his marriage, dealing with pregnancy issues, and having a rainbow baby We talk about how it was supporting a pregnant wife while living long distance. We di...
S03.E05 - Julian Part 2: Titles and definitions have to be the same
I Think I Love My Wife - March 06, 2023 07:28 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode (Titles and definitions have to be the same), I continue my conversation with Julian as we reflect on dating apps and attributes he saw in his wife leading to his proposal. We highlight important attributes to look for in a partner. We discuss swiping with intentions on the dat...
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