Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories...Real Relationships

DR GEORGE & VANESSA'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Dr. George & Vanessa Naum, author of the book, What's Forever For?, about their work with doctors and why they need help with their marriages also To Learn More about Dr George & Vanessa, click bestfriendsagain.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

WHAT IS A WINNING MARRIAGE? - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about what it takes to have a winning marriage Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

MILITARY LAW ENFORCEMENT PTSD & SUICIDE - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Joelle Maletis about her work with law enforcement and military helping them with PTSD, suicide, relationships, addictions and trauma To learn more about Joelle's work, visit: https://joellerabowmaletis.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

NARCISSISM IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the topic of narcissism and what you should do if you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

BILL & KRISTEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview cofounders of Best Self Intuitive Divorce Coaching Program, Bill Miles & Kristen Noel about how their divorces taught them what was needed to be your best self through divorce To learn more about Bill & Kristen, visit: https://learning.bestselfmedia.com/intuitive-divorce Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

HARD WIRED TO CARE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about why we care about what others think of us including our partner. We are hard wired to care, so don't believe someone when they say they don't care about what others think Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

ANDRE AND NANCY'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Andre and Nancy about how dance conquered ego in solidifying their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com To learn more About Andre and Nacy, visit: https://www.projectequinox.net/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

DAI & CHRISTIE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview TEDx speaker, Dai and Christie about how he overcame an addiction by reverse engineering their life together, selling all their belongings and living a simpler life To learn more about Dai: https://www.daimanuel.com/ Or see his TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/nUZc_fNNCV0 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

DR RAY AND JEAN SAY GOODBYE TO CHICAGO: In this special podcast episode about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk with Maira & Gabe about reaching for your dreams and not letting fear prevent you from growing together. Dr. Ray and Jean talk about their personal decision to take the leap and pursue their dreams together. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

DONT GET SCAMMED ON YOUR WEDDING DAY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk with Adam Levin, host of the "What the Hack with Adam Levin" podcast about common wedding day scams and how to protect yourself. Adam's podcast can be heard here: https://adamlevin.com/what-the-hack/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

HOW TO LEVEL UP IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about why men and women are different and how each of us need to level up in our relationships Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

R CHRISTIAN & HELLEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview author R Christian Bohlen and his wife Hellen about how they navigated a marriage struggling with mental illness For more information about R Christian and his book, Healing the Stormy Marriage: https://rchristianbohlen.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

IT DOESN'T JUST CLICK: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we debunk the myth that relationships should be easy and just come "naturally". Dr Ray & Jean give 3 reasons why couples need to work at a relationship especially with how different our world is today Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

CATHERINE & RICK'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Catherine O'Brien & her husband, Rick, about how they had to learn how to connect again even being overwhelmed parents. Catherine started HappyWithBaby.com to help stressed parents find that joy and connection again. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about why a couple should remarry or just cohabitate and how prenups play into it. Relationships are difficult as they are, and it today's society, trying to figure out if you should remarry or just live together is something past generations never had to worry about...and what about that prenup? Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

ADOPTING JOI: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview author Joi Fisher-Griffin of the book, Finding Joi, about her adoption story and how she is an advocate for normalizing adoption conversations https://www.findingjoi.us/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

BLAME IS TOXIC IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how blame can be damaging to a relationship and why couples need to address it sooner rather than later. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview coauthors Ana & John Mann about how their relationship led them to uncover the "5 secrets to lasting love" and write the book, The Go-Giver Marriage To preorder a copy, visit: https://gogivermarriage.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

AVOID DISTRACTIONS IN YOUR MARRIAGE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how distractions can creep up in a marriage and damage it over time Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

BERNIE & WAYNE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Bernie and Wayne and how his relationship saves him from Bipolar Disorder, narcissism, suicide and homelessness To learn more about Wayne, check out his YouTube channel Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

IF YOU WOULD HAVE KNOWN: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about what people would have wanted to know before getting married Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

ALAIN & KIM'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Kim and Alain on how their unconventional relationship survived infidelity To visit Alain's podcast, click here Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

TURN ON & TURN OFFS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss sexual turn ons and turn offs in marriage especially as a relationship develops Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

FRANK & PATTI'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Frank & Patti about how their unconventional relationship flourished against all odds Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

JOKING VS FIGHTING AS A COUPLE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, along with our producer, Angela Zender, we talk about the role that joking around plays in relationships. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

JAYSON & ELLEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Jayson Gaddis & his wife Ellen about how they went from being anti-marriage to aspiring to become a mentor for healthy marriage. Jayson Gaddis is an author, relationship expert and coach who teaches people the one class they didn't get in school – "How To Do Relationships." Jayson leads one of the most in-depth and comprehensive relationship educational programs and trains relationship coaches all over the world. Jayson has thousands of fans and followers across multiple channels and is the host of The Relationship School Podcast with over 5 million downloads (and over 330 episodes). He is the visionary behind The Relationship School and his first book, Getting to Zero, will be out in October 2021. For more info about Jayson, visit: https://relationshipschool.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

CREATING A "HOME" IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how couples can feel "at home" together in their marriage Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

BLISS INTIMACY OIL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Dr. Alex Capano about CBD intimacy oil and how her product, Bliss can contribute to sexual health. To learn more about the product and to order: https://go.couplessynergymethod.com/bliss Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

DARRELL & VERONICA'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview a military couple who have helped mentor other couples in the military. To learn more about Darrell & Veronica, visit: https://www.allianceseminars.org/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

GOOD BOUNDARIES, GREAT RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss how to visit with families this holiday season with your marriage intact. Visiting family can be stressful on a couple's relationship. Learn how to do it successfully. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

MICHAEL & STACEY GURLEY'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview American musician, Michael Gurley and his wife Stacey Gurley about how honesty helped their marriage survive the rock and roll life. Michael Gurley is well known as the guitarist and lead singer of the band, dada, has toured with Sting, Crowded House and most recently with The Kiefer Sutherland Band. Visit Michael at his website, Instagram, and YouTube channel. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

ALIK & LAUREN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Alik & Lauren about how they incorporate Laughter Yoga into their marriage. To learn more about Laughing Lovebugs, visit: https://www.laughinglovebugs.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

STOP CRITICISM IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the destructiveness of criticism in relationships. Why it occurs, why it is a problem and what to do about it Link for the Couples Synergy home study course, Relationship101 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

EVOLVING YOUR STYLE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview personal stylist, Maura Gaughan about the impact of style on dating and relationships. Whether you are reentering the dating world, or whether you and your partner are trying to bring new energy into your relationship, upgrading your style can upgrade yourself and your relationships. For more information about Maura, visit: https://www.wanderingparisian.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

HEIDI & CHRIS'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Heidi & Chris about how the world thought they looked good but behind closed doors their relationship wasn't perfect. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

LACK OF COMMUNITY HURTS US ALL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how the current lack of community is negatively impacting our children and relationships Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about sexuality in long term relationships, how it should develop in a healthy manner and where problems can arise. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

DR RAY & JEAN GET PERSONAL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we share excerpts of our own love letters from the past and talk about why letter writing is important for couples, the psychology behind it and how to be successful sharing with your partner. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

TONY & CINDY'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Tony & Cindy about how through their friendship and support for one another, they were able to find love in each other again and have the opportunity to heal from their past traumas. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

BALANCE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, in this interview we discuss the balance between taking care of your self and investing in your relationship. How do you know if you are being selfish? How do you know if you are giving enough to your relationship? Learn how to find balance. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

THE RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR PETS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview veterinarian, Dr. Juliana Lyles, about the relationship we have with our pets and the difficulties saying goodbye when their time comes to an end. To contact Dr. Juliana and to schedule a telehealth consultation, visit: https://agentlegoodbye.com/ or call/text: (224) 442-4427 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

RESENTMENT RUINS MARRIAGE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss how resentment can build in a relationship and eventually ruin it and what you can do about it if resentment is present between you and your partner. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

CODEPENDENT RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the topic of codependency. What are the signs to look for, where it originates from and what to do about it, if you are in a codependent relationship. Resources for codependency: https://coda.org/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

MATCHMAKER ADVICE ON DATING: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Louanne Ward, a millionaire matchmaker about the trends she sees in dating in this modern world. To learn more about Louanne visit: https://www.louanneward.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

NICK & MICHELLE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Nick & Michelle about how the disconnect in their marriage impacted infertility and their inability to grow their family. It was only in the drastic changes they made in their marriage, intimacy and their connection together that led to conceiving their miracle baby Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

POWER STRUGGLES IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how and why power struggles arise and what to do about it in your marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

HELENE & STEPHEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Helene & Stephen about how dance brought them together and helps them work things out To learn more about Helene, visit her website: https://jennifer-helene.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

WHY REJECTION IS SO PAINFUL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about rejection and when it occurs in relationships. Rejection - where we experience it in our brain and why it developed and where it goes wrong in our relationships Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

DEBRA & STEVE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Debra & Steve about an unbelievable trauma she experienced as a child and how her marriage helped her heal. Warning, this episode involves the topics of incest and sexual abuse. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

FACTORS THAT LEAD TO FAILURE IN MARRIAGE COUNSELING: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the problems with marriage counseling. Having conducted marriage counseling for over 20 years, Dr. Ray & Jean talk about the problems with the field and what couples need to know when seeking guidance for their marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at [email protected]. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com