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

STEFANIE & MICHAEL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a couple about how he met her in Germany, how they created a life together in America and despite their differences, grew together through different stages of 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

TABLE FOR TWO: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean talk about why having dinner together is so vital for your relationship and how it actually improves your brain. 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

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY & HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the development of Couples Synergy over the past year and their work with couples 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

JOE & ROSALINDA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Joe & Rosalinda about how moving around in life without settling down suits their lifestyle and 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

HOW TO TELL IF YOU NEED HELP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the signs that indicate when to seek help for your relationship as well as what questions you should be asking a possible counselor or coach. 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

ISABEL & VANESSA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Isabel & Vanessa about how their journey to Asia together forced them to create Synergy together in their relationship & business. 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

FATHERS DAY EPISODE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the celebration of Father's Day and why the role is important in parenting and the guidance of generations to come. 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

LEN & MILLIE'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Len & Millie about how they made it through being caregivers to Millie's parents at the same time as caring for their daughter who struggled with leukemia. 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

RAPID STIMULI ADJUSTMENT FATIGUE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the new phenomenon occurring when socializing after the quarantine due to COVID-19. 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

I SURVIVED BULLYING: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kristin Decker about her experience with bullying growing up and how it led her to help others going through the same experiences. To contact Kristin: https://www.kdmotivates.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

HOW RELATIONSHIPS ARE AFFECTED BY BULLYING, RACISM & SEXISM: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the very topics challenging our world today and how it affects their relationship and those of others. 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 TRANSACTIONAL RELATIONSHIP?: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about what transactional relationships are and what to do about it if you are in one. 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

LEADERSHIP IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis about his experience in the Pentagon attack and where leadership fits in relationships. To contact Ryan Yantis: https://silverleaflc.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

RICH ANTTI'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Vietnam Veteran, Rich Antti, about his experience in Vietnam in memory of those who didn't come home. Rich discusses how Vietnam affected him and his relationships as well as his struggles with PTSD, and pays tribute to the brothers in arms he lost along the way. Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 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

HORMONAL HEALTH IN MEN & WOMEN: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a medical doctor, Dr. Gail Gagnon, & nurse practitioner, Adam Weldzius, NP, about what hormonal health really means and how it affects men and women and their relationships. To contact Dr. Gagnon: https://drgailgagnon.com/contact/ To contact Adam Weldzius: https://www.menshealthchicago.com/contactus 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

ONGOING STRESS & YOUR RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the impact that long-term stress has on a person and their relationship. Especially during quarantine, understand how to combat ongoing stress and become closer 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

CANDICE & AL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Candice about her experience with COVID-19 and how her husband helped her through her recovery. 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

PREGNANCY LOSS RECOVERY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kimberlee Klein about how couples can heal after a pregnancy loss and the challenges they face. To contact Kimberlee: http://www.theunforgottenones.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

STEPHANIE & DAVID'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Stephanie & David about how their relationship developed and what they learned from past dysfunctional relationships and how they learned to date up. To learn more about Stephanie & David: https://www.beinglovedshouldnthurt.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

DANCE LESSONS CAN IMPROVE YOUR BOND: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview two dance instructors about how dance can be another way to improve your relationship. Cam and Amy of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Schaumburg, IL, talk about dancing as partners and instructing couples together. If you mention Couples Synergy, you can receive a free introductory dance lesson: https://www.schaumburgarthurmurray.com/ Go to their Facebook page to participate in their dance challenge: https://www.facebook.com/amschaumburg 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

MAUREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Maureen about her marriage and what happened after her husband told her that he was gay. 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

FORGIVENESS & RESENTMENTS IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk more about the topic of forgiveness and resentments in relationships and how the process is important for overall healing. 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

LAWRENCE & NOREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lawrence and Noreen about how they came from two very different worlds and cultures and how they came together in 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

LOCKDOWN RELATIONSHIP TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about the challenges couples are under while in lockdown and what they can do about it right now to improve 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

DAN & CAITLIN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Dan & Caitlin about the decisions they have made in their relationship & how money & our world have been factors in a growing trend among millennials 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

COVID 19 HOME BUYING TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview loan officer, Joanna White, about what couples should know about buying a home together right now during this health crisis. She talks about young couples, couples going through divorce and couples considering refinance options. To contact Joanna: https://www.mykeymortgage.com/joanna-white/ 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 SOCIAL MEDIA CAUSES PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about social media's pros and cons & what to do about them and how to find a healthy balance in your 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

ERIC & WENDY'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Eric and Wendy about how alcohol almost cost their marriage and how sobriety has helped them have a committed, loving and happy 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

ADDICTION & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUARANTINE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss addiction and this current health crisis and how relationships are impacted being in quarantine. This podcast covers what you can do if you are in recovery and how you can support each other. 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

PASTOR MARK & LISA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Pastor Mark & Lisa about the trials & tribulations they went through in their marriage & how faith got them through. 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

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the current pandemic crisis we are all facing and what you can do in lockdown together and avoid divorce in the process. Mentioned in the podcast: Muscle Activation Schaumburg: http://www.matschaumburg.com/ Copper Fiddle Distillery: https://copperfiddledistillery.com/ Chicagoland Musicians Facebook Live Broadcast Calendar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/717837232266404/ Gina Gonzalez: https://www.facebook.com/ginagonzalezmusic/ Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center: https://lighthouseemotionalwellness.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

JOE MCQUILLEN TELLS HIS SON'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview author, Joe McQuillen about his son, Christopher, his life, his death and his life on the other side. The relationship bond between a father and son continues on beyond death. You can contact Joe by visiting his website: https://mysearchforchristopher.home.blog/ 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

GRIEF & LOSS & WHY IT'S IMPORTANT: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about why grief is needed in our relationships and the important role it plays in our lives. 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

GABE & MAIRA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Gabe & Maira about how they met and how they took their relationship to a whole new level from what they were taught by their cultural background and their upbringing. To get in touch with Gabe: http://www.mindflixfilms.com/ To get in touch with Maira: https://mairaochoaphotography.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

CHOICE THEORY & A HEALTHY FAMILY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kim Olver, counselor, speaker and author, about Choice theory and how it applies to parenting and family relationships. To learn more about Kim, you can visit her website: https://therelationshipcenter.biz/ 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

TIM & CHAU'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Tim & Chau about their relationship, how they came out and how they balance the different roles in 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

HOW TO BALANCE ME TIME WITH COUPLE TIME: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about personal time and why it is important for the health of a relationship and how to balance it with couple 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

NIKKI & ANDREW'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr. Ray and Jean interview Nikki & Andrew about how they came together & how Nikki accepted the role of a stepmother in Andrew's daughter's life 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

HUMOR IS IMPORTANT IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about humor and the important role it plays in a couple's relationship and how it influences sexual desire and attractiveness as well as impact whether a couple stays together or not. References: Gil Greengross, Ph.D., How Humor Can Change Your Relationship in Psychology Today Ziv, A. (1988). Humor's role in married life. Humor: International Journal of Humor Research 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

FAMILY OF PATRICK O'REILLY TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr Ray and Jean, interview Chris, James and Amanda about their son, brother and brother-in-law and how his life and death continues to impact them. If you are contemplating suicide, contact this number immediately: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 22 Warriors Foundation - https://www.22warriors.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

MEDIUM ON RELATIONSHIPS AFTER DEATH: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview medium & psychic, Sheri Jewel about how she became a medium & what the spirit world says about relationships. To contact Sheri: https://sherithemedium.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

DR. RAY & JEAN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, are interviewed about their relationship as a celebration of their 22nd Wedding Anniversary. The tables are turned and on the eve of their Anniversary, Dr. Ray & Jean bring on close family members and friends to ask them the tough questions about their own relationship. Tune in to hear their own personal story. 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

DATE NIGHT DO'S AND DON'TS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about date night and how couples can do it right and avoid problems from arising. Check out the checklist on how to make date night enjoyable with your partner and see where you might be going wrong. 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

SUE & MARVIN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Sue & Marvin about their long lasting marriage and how they made it work over 62 years together. Warning: Because of the technological challenges we encountered with them, our virtual interview sounded choppy. We, however, decided to still include their interview because of their story. 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

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Annette Presley, licensed dietitian & nutritionist about how our physical health affects our relationship. She discusses where we go wrong in our dietary selections and how couples can make healthier choices together. You can contact her by visiting her website: https://getpregnantplan.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

MARNI & STEVE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean interview Marni & Steve about how they both grew up in a religion that controlled their lives & how their relationship evolved beyond it. They talk about how having a limited exposure & strict rules impacted their growth personally & and as a couple. 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

3 THINGS THAT BREAKDOWN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean discuss the 3 factors that they feel lead to a relationship breakdown. Dr Ray & Jean discuss how a lack of communication, lack of emotional investment & trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, affects relationships 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

GINA & LEO'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Gina Gonzalez & her husband Leo about how maintain a marriage with two different lifestyles. She's a musician playing gigs on her own and with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band and Leo has a longstanding career with UPS. How do they make it work? Check out Gina Gonzalez's work at: http://www.ginagonzalez.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

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER WHEN APART: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about how to stay connected with your partner even if you have to be away from each other. Even if you are physically separated as in the example of traveling for work, quality time is still extremely important for a couples relationship. Here are ways that you can maintain that connection. 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

ARBIN & XHEZIDE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview Arbin & Xhezide about their arranged marriage & the culture & community behind this tradition. 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