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If I Have to Ask, It Doesn't Count

The hidden reason asking for compliments, affection, or celebration can feel disappointing.

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Why Everyone Thinks Their Partner is a Narcissist

“My partner is a narcissist.” Or are they? The key differences that change everything.

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Behind Every Criticism There is a Request: QUICK ADVICE

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Psychology of the State of the World

Why people react so differently to major events: the psychology behind fear, bias, and online conflict.

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What Makes You Great at Your Job Makes You Suck at Relationships: QUICK ADVICE

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The Art of Negotiation w/Kwame Christian

How to negotiate anything: the relationship skills behind better conversations.

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Why Your Partner's Body Image Matters More Than You Think - Interview w/Samantha Jerome

Why body image struggles can quietly impact intimacy and communication.

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The Fourth Pillar of a Secure Relationship (Reach & Respond)

The one relationship skill that breaks negative cycles in couples.

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Two Date Rule and Testing the Waters in Dating: QUICK ADVICE

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The Third Pillar of a Secure Relationship (Knowing Your Cycle)

Understanding the negative relationship cycle and why conflict patterns repeat.

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The Second Pillar of a Secure Relationship (Individuation)

Why partners experience life differently—and why that matters.

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The First Pillar of a Secure Relationship (Window of Tolerance)

Why one partner wants to talk while the other shuts down.

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How to Fix Disconnection in 2026: QUICK ADVICE

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Starting Fresh: New Year Intentions for a Stronger Relationship

Stop setting resolutions. Try this instead.

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Bridging the Gap: Healing Pursuer/Withdrawer Misunderstandings

Why partners misunderstand each other and how to reconnect.

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Are You Enabling or Helping? And What's the Difference?

Caring vs. caretaking: how good intentions can create resentment and burnout.

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Why Good People Have Affairs

How secrecy, unmet needs, and fantasy pull people into unexpected affairs.

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How Two Therapists Got Into a Fight and How They Repaired

A candid look at rupture, accountability, and finding your way back together.

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When the Holidays Aren't So Merry

Honoring grief and pressure while building healthier, more compassionate holiday moments.

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Managing Your Boundaries with Family Over the Holidays

Navigating family friction, heated topics, and emotional triggers during the holidays.

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People Pleasing and When You Get Invited To Chilli's

The emotional toll of people-pleasing and steps toward healthier connection.

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Has Psychobabble Infiltrated Our Culture? A Conversation with Joe Nucci.

Joe Nucci joins to expose therapy clichés and redefine what true growth requires.

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Creating A Positive Cycle

Break old cycles: simple tools for deeper, healthier relationships.

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How To Find Safe Attachment w/Jessica Baum

Healing anxiety and attachment through connection, anchors, and secure relationships.

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Why Can't They Just Get Over It

Little things, big feelings: understanding your partner’s deeper emotional wounds.

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How To Love Withdrawers Well

From disconnection to closeness: strategies for understanding withdrawer partners.

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How To Love Pursuers Well

Understanding pursuers: navigating fear, attachment, and connection in relationships.

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What No One Told You Would Change Your Relationship After Having a Baby w/Rachel Shepard Ohta

Love, teamwork, and intimacy after baby. Real talk for new parents.

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Fear of Rejection

From fear to growth: How reframing rejection fosters deeper connections.

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Fear of Intimacy

Exploring fear of intimacy: its roots, subtle signs, and growth.

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Sensory Profiles & Sexual Intimacy w/Dr. Sarah Anderson

Exploring how sensory processing shapes intimacy, desire, and sexual connection.

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Sensory Profiles & How They Impact Our Relationships w/Dr. Sarah Anderson

How sensory processing patterns shape compassion, conflict, and partner support.

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How To Support A Loved One

Supporting loved ones through struggles with empathy, boundaries, and communication.

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When To Bring Up Hard Things

Why timing and readiness matter when navigating tough relationship conversations.

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Sex Therapy Part 2: Sexual Differences Between Men & Women

Unpacking men’s and women’s sexual experiences to foster deeper connection.

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Sex Therapy Part 1: Where Do Couples Get Stuck?

Exploring spontaneous vs. responsive desire, myths, and tools for intimacy.

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The Secret Language of Empathy & How to Use It

Exploring empathy’s four attributes and why advice-giving often fails.

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How To Dismantle Shame

Exploring shame’s roots, its impact on relationships, and pathways to healing.

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Why We Rush To Solutions & What We Should Do Instead

Exploring emotional fixing habits and tools for true connection.

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Knowing How To Name Emotions Will Deepen Your Connection To Yourself And Others

Explore how naming emotions builds self-awareness, deepens connection, and fosters vulnerability.

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Making Non-Evil, Generous Assumptions About Our Partner's Responses

Learn how generous assumptions can shift conflict into connection and emotional safety.

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When Are Needs Implied In A Relationship Vs When Should They Be Made Explicit

Learn why vulnerable communication builds real connection in relationships.

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For When You Feel Disillusioned In Your Relationship

Discover what disillusionment means and how to grow through it together.

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How Much Of Our Intimate Partner Relationships We Should Be Sharing

Explore how much to share about your relationship and why it matters.

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How To Know When To Call It Quits In A Relationship

Learn when it’s time to leave a relationship and how to trust yourself.

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How to Know When To Take A Break in Conflict

Learn how taking intentional breaks during conflict protects connection and improves communication.

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How To Handle Different Paces In Emotional Growth

Learn how to navigate mismatched emotional growth and reconnect in relationships.

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Why Do My Partner And I Have Different Sex Drives

Explore the common relational challenge of mismatched sex drives in partnerships.

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What To Do When Your Partner is Still Defensive

Explore the emotional complexity of being vulnerable in relationships.

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How To Let People Feel Their Feelings

Let's explore why allowing emotions builds stronger and healthier relationships.

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How To Decide What Are Non-Negotiables In A Relationship

Let's explores the value of creating a Non-Negotiables List.

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Curiosity Over Questioning

Learn about the importance of how to approach emotional challenges.

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How to Heal Insecure Attachment w/Julie Menanno

Special guest Julie Menanno shares how to heal insecure attachment and thrive!

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Boundaries and What's Right

Explore the tension between personal experience and factual correctness in relationships.

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Rituals

How rituals strengthen relationships by building trust, connection, and lasting love

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What Is A Negative Couples Cycle

This week, we discuss the root of negative cycles & learn how to repair them.

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Sex: When To Say Yes & When To Say No

Let's dive into the “taboo” topic of sex.

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Boundaries

Learn how to protect your energy, build trust, and strengthen relationships.

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Pursuers

Tune in to explore pursuer dynamics, conflict moves, and loving connections.

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Withdrawers

Tune in to explore withdrawer dynamics, conflict moves, and loving connections.

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You Can Either Be Right Or Be In A Relationship

Choose connection over being right.

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Individuation is the Key to Your Relationship

Unlock deeper connections by aligning emotional needs, actionable requests, and individuation.

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The Window of Tolerance And Staying Emotionally Regulated

Exploring Dr. Dan Siegel's "Window of Tolerance" for emotional regulation and relationship improvement.

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What Can You Learn After 500 Episodes? Chase Celebration!

Previous host, Chase Kosterlitz reflects on 10 years of hosting, sharing relationship lessons and growth insights.

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Foundations of a Healthy Relationship

Join us as we introduce the foundations of a healthy relationship through four key pillars.

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Protective Moves

Join us to unpack protective moves in conflict and build connection.

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How to Support a Loved One Who is Struggling | Episode 52

Let's explore ways to support those we love during challenging times.

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How To Love Withdrawers Well | Episode 51

Learn how to support your withdrawer partner, foster secure attachment, and strengthen your bond.

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How To Love Pursuers Well | Episode 50

Tune in to learn how to understand and support pursuers effectively.

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5 Love Languages | Episode 49

Join us while we explore the 5 love languages, their impact on relationships, and their limitations.

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Self Care | Episode 48

In this week's episode, let's explore how self-care is a proactive practice that can help to prevent burnout and stress overload.

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Over Explaining | Episode 47

Let's discuss the reason behind over-explaining and the impact it has on communication in relationships.

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Passive Aggressiveness | Episode 46

Join us as we dive into the complex world of passive-aggressiveness in relationships and communication.

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Avoidance | Episode 45

In this week's episode, we dive into the concept of avoidance and how it manifests during conflicts.

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Criticism | Episode 44

This week, we discuss practical strategies to transform critical language into more vulnerable, constructive communication.

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Defensiveness | Episode 43

Let's discuss ways to improve communication, enhance connection, and navigate defensiveness in relationships.

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Righteousness | Episode 42

Let's explore how to cultivate awareness of our emotional and physical responses during conflicts.

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Trust | Episode 41

Let's explore the 7 indicators of trust from Brene Brown's book "Braving".

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Personality in Relationships | Episode 40

Let's talk about the various factors that shape our personalities and affect our relationships.

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9 Types | Episode 39

This week our team explores the Enneagram and the 9 personality types within it.

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Personalities | Episode 38

Join us as we dive into what Major Traits make up people’s personalities.

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Apologies | Episode 37

Do you struggle with apologies? This week's episode breaks down the apology continuum.

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Empathy and Validation | Episode 36

Let's dive into how empathy and validation build strong and meaningful relationships.

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The Voice of Anxiety | Episode 35

Let's explore how anxiety shows up and the different ways it can manifest in our lives.

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Narcissism | Episode 34

What is a Narcissist? Am I a Narcissist? Let's talk about it!

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Codependency | Episode 33

Tune in to this week's podcast and learn all about codependency.

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Red Flags | Episode 32

What are red flags and how do we recognize them?

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When to End a Relationship | Episode 31

Let's explore the thought process behind when it's time to end a relationship.

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Lets Talk About Sex P2 | Episode 30

We expand on last's week conversation with insight into the sexual aspect of relationships.

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Lets Talk About Sex | Episode 29

Join us with our special guest, Claire Atenian as we have a much needed conversation about sex!

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Forgiveness | Episode 28

In this week's episode, we learn what steps we can take in order to move toward forgiveness.

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Spiritual Trauma | Episode 27

Brock provides valuable insights and practical advice on navigating through Spiritual Trauma.

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