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Ep 445445: Money, Happiness And Meaning

We need money to move through the world, but more money doesn't necessarily mean more happiness. Navigating our relationship with money is an important part of life and relationships. We've covered understanding our money personalities in several past shows. Through his own experiences and many interesting conversations, Paul shares what money means to different people and what we can learn from their stories. In this episode with Paul Ollinger we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How chaos in your life can lead to chaos in your relationships How to find your source of purpose Redefining how you measure success How to chase your dreams even if it seems impossible Debunking the myth that you'll find happiness with just a little more money And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. HoneyLove is the shapewear you need to feel comfortable feeling your best. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/IDO! #honeylovepod Pjur is a leading manufacturer of high-quality personal lubricants and intimate wellness products. Pjur is offering our listeners 5% off your order with our code, "IDO"! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202440 min

Ep 444444: Dealing With Negative Thoughts

Do you ever get caught in a negative thought pattern that you just can't seem to break? Maybe you often find yourself turning an ant hill into a mountain? Negative thoughts can take over our lives and make us feel frustrated, sad and overwhelmed. Listen to today's show to learn how to combat negative thoughts with specific tools and tips that will help you right away! In this episode with Amy Morin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding that just because we think something, doesn't mean it's true Why we tend to exaggerate things from the past How to deal with anxiety around dating and your relationship Positive affirmations as a tool to use in your relationship How to reframe negative thoughts with compassion How to process negative thoughts ourselves and not bring them into our relationship And much more! Sponsors Lume Deodorant helps you control your body odor anywhere! Get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code: "I Do" at lumedeodorant.com #lumepod Pjur is a leading manufacturer of high-quality personal lubricants and intimate wellness products. Pjur is offering our listeners 5% off your order with our code, "IDO"! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202436 min

Ep 443443: Healing Your Negative Attachment Patterns

Attachment theory is a valuable lense to examine ourselves and our relationships. Understanding how most of us will fall into common negative attachment patterns can help you heal and thrive in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about attachment theory, breaking negative patterns and much more! In this episode with Jessica Baum we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to negotiate comfort between closeness and space in your relationship What attachment patterns are and how they are formed How our partner's can help us co-regulate our nervous system Navigating your partner's capacity for growth The anxious/avoidant negative cycle and how to break it And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202444 min

Ep 442442: Surviving Domesticity And Having Better Conversations

Kids, household chores, carpools and the monotony of a routine life can take its toll on a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to keep your relationship fresh, have better conversations with your partner and improve your relationship. In this episode with Enrico Gnaulati we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why marital satisfaction plummets when couples have children How to create a balance between parenting and romance Exploring new forms of love through parenting The importance of freedom in a relationship Conversational narcissism and what to do if your partner or friend always makes the conversation about themselves What to do if your partner lacks the ability to stay engaged in a conversation And much more! Sponsors HoneyLove is the shapewear you need to feel comfortable feeling your best. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/IDO! #honeylovepod Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202440 min

Ep 441441: Sex Education And Tips For Open Communication

Unfortunately, many of us received little to no sex education as young adults. We bring this lack of knowledge into our adult relationships and often live sex lives that suffer from this. The good news is that it's never too late to learn! Listen to today's show to get educated about sex, communication and much more! In this episode with Danielle Bezalel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Where to start when thinking about your sexual education Porn's effect on our sex education Shame, guilt and questions around masturbation, porn and sex toys How to educate your kids about sex and porn Tips for communicating about sex with your partner The magical, magic wand experiment that Danielle completed And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 202440 min

Ep 440440: What Exactly Is A Healthy Relationship Anyway!?

Defining what a healthy relationship looks like is a good first step to creating one. Domestic violence is unfortunately a part of some unhealthy relationships so it's also important to understand this unhealthy issue. Listen to today's show to understand these topics! In this episode with Dr. Christine Murray we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Defining what a healthy, thriving relationship looks like The spectrum of happiness in a relationship Understanding the power and control dynamics that may be present in your relationship How to have the tough conversations with your partner when something doesn't feel right Understanding what a healthy ratio of positive to negative interactions looks like in a relationship And much more! Sponsors Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202450 min

Ep 439439: Healing Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

Many of us learn unhealthy relationship patterns and have trouble understanding and breaking them. What if we could teach our children to not create these patterns and learn how to break them for ourselves through a children's book? Listen to today's show to hear how a licensed therapist has written a children's book to help adults and children heal. In this episode with Daniel McMillan we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the pursue, withdraw, relationship pattern and why it does not serve us How to navigate the fear of disconnection when your partner withdraws How to communicate when you're anxious and you feel you want to pursue your partner Navigating our fear of abandonment by yourself and with your partner How to teach your kids about unhealthy relationship patterns Understanding that it's OK to not be able to solve all of your problems And much more! Sponsors Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202437 min

Ep 438438: Loving Yourself Into Deeper And More Meaningful Connections

We all want to have better relationships but we don't always have the tools to get there. Surprisingly, much of the work of having better connections starts from the relationship with ourselves. Listen to today's show to learn how to deepen your connection with yourself and others. In this episode with Andy Chaleff we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Tools to open up to all kinds of relationships for deeper connections The magic hack of saying the thing that you're struggling with the most and how it will help you create more self love How to deal with difficult people in your life and apologize even when you don't want to Healing by addressing your inner child who may feel like they are never enough Daily mantras that will instantly help you feel better about yourself And much more! Sponsors Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 202447 min

Ep 437437: Creating A More Conscious Life And Relationship

Understanding how to live our lives more consciously and present will improve our relationships with ourselves and with all whom we come in contact with. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to live and love more consciously. In this episode with Steve Farrell we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Unpacking the illusion of separation for more conscious living How to work toward relationships that are non-transactional What we can learn from near death experiences to positively impact our daily lives Steps to live into your higher self Daily spiritual practices to help you live more consciously And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 202345 min

Ep 436436: How To Become A Better Lover And Know What You Want In Bed

Most of us have had a poor introduction to sex with all of the shame and misinformation we take in through culture and early education. Unpacking these things as adults can help us be more in touch with our sexuality and improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a better lover and have more satisfying sexual experiences. In this episode with Amy and April we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The number one tool that will help you start becoming a better lover immediately How showing up with curiosity will improve your sex life How to have difficult sex conversations and not create shame around sexuality Mutual masturbation practices that will help you connect more deeply with yourself and your partner The importance of making sex, and your life, more playful Sex life check ins with your partner to skyrocket your sex life And much more! Sponsors Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202348 min

Ep 435435: Increase Desire, Deepen Pleasure And Expand Your Orgasmic Potential

Who wouldn't want to increase desire, deepen pleasure and expand their orgasmic potential? Yes please! Listen to today's show to learn how to understand the tools and practices necessary to further develop your sexuality and sexual experiences. In this episode with Susan Taylor we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to resensitize yourself to sexual touch for better sexual experiences How porn impacts your sexuality and sexual experiences Specific practices to learn how to listen to the wisdom of your body Why putting less emphasis on orgasm will improve your sex life Understanding the different types of orgasmic states and how to access them And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202343 min

Ep 434434: The Magic And Power Of Nonverbal Communication

A large part of communication is without words and the science behind it is fascinating and useful. Listen to today's show to learn about the secret world of nonverbal communication and how to harness its power to improve all of your relationships. In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the general principles of nonverbal communication How gender greatly influences our ability to give and receive nonverbal cues Understanding nonverbal cues and determining how much influence we should give them Nonverbal cues that can hint at deception and lack of authenticity from a person The importance of touch during conflict resolution How odors influence ourselves and others What mimicry communicates nonverbally And much more! Sponsors Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 202355 min

Ep 433433: High Performers And Dating

Are you a high performer always looking to advance in your career and dating life? Perhaps you're struggling to balance the two or to be as successful in your dating life as you are in other areas of life? Listen to today's show to learn where high achievers go wrong and how to do it better in love, life and relationships. In this episode with Katarina we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the blindspots you may have when dating and in relationships Dealing with the toxic belief that ambition is a bad thing How to not abandon yourself and settle when dating The importance of getting clear on your core values and needs Markers of compatibility in a relationship Combating the illusion that there is always something better out there Understanding if you're diving into work as an avoidance practice And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202348 min

Ep 432432: Recovering From Sexual Trauma And Grief

Healing after sexual trauma can be a complex and continuous process. Tools to navigate healing will help someone learn to love others and themselves. Listen to today's show to better understand the healing process and learn to love and trust again. In this episode with Edy Nathan we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do if you feel imprisoned by your sexual trauma Understanding the loss of the self that occurs from trauma Strategies to move through sexual trauma How to build trust and learn to love yourself and others again Healing the conversation between your mind and body Working through feelings of self loathing And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Osea is your one stop shop for everything related to great quality skincare. Get ahead of your holiday shopping! For a limited time, you can get 10% off with our code IDOHOLIDAY at OseaMalibu.com. Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202339 min

Ep 431431: Dealing With Criticism

Criticism is something that will likely come up in relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. How we deal with criticism is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with criticism much more! In this episode with Dr. Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding what criticism is, where it comes from and it's underlying origins The one response to criticism to start using immediately How to move toward conflict resolution when dealing with criticism How to communicate with a critical partner, friend or relative Shifting out of criticism and into more productive conversations And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 202352 min

Ep 430430: Radiate Positivity To Improve Your Relationships

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the abundance of self help information available these days. Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves and our relationships is something that's simple and easy to remember and implement. Look no further than today's episode for simple, actionable advice to help improve your relationships and your life today! In this episode with Dr. Cohen we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to cultivate positive relationships that will impact your life immediately The importance of smiling and moving on when confronted with conflict The value of not saying everything that you think How to keep things simple in order to have peace in your life Understanding when we should not let something go in a conflict The importance of expressing appreciation And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 202345 min

Ep 429429: How To Date Better - Manage Anxiety And Dating With Intention

Are you frustrated and disappointed by your dating experiences? Perhaps you have a lot of anxiety around dating and meeting the right person? Listen to today's episode to learn how to date better with more peace of mind for better results and more happiness! In this episode with Anne Appel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Specific tips and tools to date with less anxiety and better results The importance of recognizing the difference between chemistry and compatibility How to not settle when dating and how to know if you've met 'the one' Important communication tips and questions to ask while dating Setting realistic goals and expectations for your dating life Recognizing opportunities for growth while dating Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 202349 min

Ep 428428: Navigating Toxic Relationships With Family, Friends And Lovers

Relationships make our lives richer, however, sometimes they can cause a lot of pain and frustration. If you are in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic or toxic, chances are they leave you feeling emotionally drained and looking for answers. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with a toxic relationship whether it's with your romantic partner, a friend or a family member. In this episode with Chelsey Cole we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The specific signs to determine if the relationship you're in is with a narcissistic individual How to communicate with a narcissistic individual in the most productive way possible Deciding whether or not you should work on a relationship with a narcissistic individual Important questions to ask yourself when dealing with a narcissistic partner How to navigate a relationship with a narcissistic parent How to know when to leave a narcissistic relationship And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202343 min

Ep 427427: Creating A Life You Truly Desire

What does it mean to live a good life? The answer will be different for each individual, however, there are mixed signals that can lead us astray. Are you truly living the life you want to live or are you living the life your parents, society or friends want you to live? Listen to today's show to understand the factors that influence our life decisions and how to start living a more fulfilling and authentic life. In this episode with Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand the messaging that influences your life and how that may have lead you astray The important questions to ask yourself to deeply understand the life you want to live Coming to a deeper understanding of yourself so you can make better decisions How to co-create a fulfilling life if you are in a relationship The importance of starting with the experience you would like to have in your life and not the results And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 202347 min

Ep 426426: Improving Physical And Verbal Communication

If you're reading this then you likely would love to improve your relationship and sex life. Start by asking yourself, do I have an in-depth knowledge of what my partner physically desires? Do I know how they like to be touched? How do you like to be touched? Have I communicated with my partner about these things? These are likely new questions to ask your partner and yourself. Listen to today's show to learn more about a detailed process to communicate more effectively both physically and verbally in your relationship. In this episode with Dr. Susan Kaye we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The detailed process that will help you physically and verbally communicate better with your partner How to be in touch with your bodily sensations without expectations Creating a deeper understanding of both you and your partners turn ons and turn offs How to touch your partner with intention and attention How to communicate your desires with your partner in the healthiest way possible And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202340 min

Ep 425425: Creating An Abundant Life

An abundance mindset is one that will help bring you more love, laughter and light. Don't you want to learn to cultivate this way of living!? Sometimes this kind of dialogue can seems gimmicky or full of someone trying to sell you something. Not this discussion! Listen to today's show for specific, actionable tools to cultivate an abundance mindset that will improve your relationship and your entire life! In this episode with Dr. Etel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The mindset to cultivate the will help you begin to create abundance in your life Understanding how much our words and thoughts influence our life and how to curate them for positive outcomes Playing with the idea that time is elastic and how we can create an abundance mindset when it comes to our time How to deal with uncertainty and why it can lead us to make bad decisions Why you should put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror to help solve your problems And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 202340 min

Ep 424424: From Chaos To Calm: Regulating Your Nervous System

When our nervous system is activated it's hard to make good decisions, show up how we want to be in relationships and generally keep ourselves together! Listen to today's show for a step-by-step process to regulate your nervous system and go from chaos to calm. In this episode with Julie Potiker we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to find your soothing touch spot to begin calming yourself down Understanding and releasing the shame of losing yourself and acting out in the past How to deactivate yourself in a moment of conflict Using free association to rewire your thinking and bring more joy to your life Understanding the feelings below your emotions and how to do it Detailed visualizations that will help you deal with anxiety, anger and other difficult emotions And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202335 min

423: Love, Relationships, Giving And Receiving

Love and relationships can often get mixed up in terms of the difference between the two and how we experience them. Understanding the deeper meaning of love and relationships for ourselves can help us navigate our lives and relate better. Listen to today's show for an interesting discussion around these topics and much more! In this episode with Sanya Bari we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The nature of relationships and why they require rules The important distinction between a 'secret sacrifice' and compromise What to do if resentment is building because of sacrifices you're making in relationships What to do if you're a giver and you feel your partner is not Learning to receive in relationship and allowing yourself to come into love on it's own How to give from an honest and authentic place And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202342 min

Ep 422422: Heart, Emotion And The Body

Our emotions can affect us both consciously and unconsciously. Negative emotions can be stored in the body and even lead to illness and disease. Listen to today's episode for deep insights into how our emotions, conscious and unconscious mind and our heart all influence how we move through relationships and the world around us. In this episode with Dr. Brad Nelson we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How emotional baggage can lead to illness and how to begin to heal this The importance of allowing negative emotions and how to move through them How to ask the subconscious mind questions for deep insights Understanding the role our heart plays in relationships and whether or not we have walls surrounding our heart Understanding that we don't have to be at the mercy of our emotions The importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202346 min

Ep 421421: Cultivating Spirituality In Your Life

Do you have spiritual practices in your life and relationship? What does spirituality mean to you? Listen to today's show to better understand what it means to be on a spiritual path and learn how to walk that path to improve your life and relationship. In this episode with Dimitri Moraitis we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What is a spiritual awakening and how do they occur? Four actionable steps to grow spirituality in your life Instead of looking for the perfect relationship, perfecting the one your in How relationships can be our spiritual teachers What to do if your partner is not into walking the spiritual path with you And much more! Sponsors Lume Deodorant helps you control your body odor anywhere! Get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code: "I Do" at lumedeodorant.com #lumepod Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 202339 min

Ep 420420: What Mentally Strong Couples DON'T Do

Models for how to behave and what not to do in a relationship can be a valuable tool for growth. Listen to today's show to understand what strong couples don't do in order to create a healthy, happy relationship. In this episode with Amy Morin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The danger in assigning meaning to your partner's behavior and making assumptions Why you shouldn't keep secrets from your partner and understanding that privacy is different from secrecy The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship and how to set healthy ones What to do if your partner uses emotions as weapons for manipulation How to compromise better in your relationship Cultivating mental strength and navigating relational challenges better And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202344 min

Ep 419419: Intergenerational Problems And Childhood Impacts In Adulthood

Much of how we show up in relationships is formed during our childhood. Understanding how our parents did, or did not, show us love can help us relate better as adults, be better partners and be better parents as well. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and insights to understand our childhoods and relate better as adults. In this episode with Dr. Julia DiGangi we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our childhood shapes how we relate as adults How we pick up on emotional energy as young children and how it impacts us later in life The forms of injury our parents can pass along to us How to parent from an emotionally centered perspective How to raise our kids so that they relate in the best way possible as adults And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202340 min

Ep 418418: Navigating Codependency And Relationship Agreements

Do you have feelings of anxiousness around your partnership? Maybe you feel you need your partner to complete you and feel whole? You might be showing some signs of codependency, but that's Ok! Listen to today's show to learn more about codependency, creating relationship agreements and learning that it's not our jobs to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves. In this episode with Veronica Lynn Clark we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What codependency looks like and how to move toward more security with yourself Why we become codependent Understanding our limiting beliefs around love and relationships How to get rid of the idea that we need to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves How to create relationship agreements so your relationship can flourish And much more! Sponsors Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Lume Deodorant helps you control your body odor anywhere! Get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code: "I Do" at lumedeodorant.com Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202345 min

Ep 417417: Coping With Anxiety And Cultivating A Richer Life

Anxiety may be baked into what it means to be human but it doesn't have to rule our lives. Listen to today's show to learn about why anxiety may feel like it's taking over our lives and the tools to become less anxious while cultivating a more fulfilling life and relationship. In this episode with Dr. Kirk Schneider we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the evolutionary origins of anxiety How to stay with uncomfortable feelings and the value that can have The importance of learning to slow down and specific tips to do so Cultivating our ability to choose rather than react Understanding that life is an adventure and creating a cosmic perspective to help improve your life And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202341 min

Ep 416416: Navigating Relationship Conflict

Relationships will have conflict. Successful relationships are not necessarily built by preventing conflict, but instead by navigating it in a healthy and productive way. Listen to today's show for valuable tools and tips for navigating relationship conflict better. In this episode with Stephanie Wijkstrom we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Identifying similar conflict patterns and how to change these patterns What you can learn about conflict resolution from a hostage negotiator How to listen productively when resolving conflict The best way to respond to your partner to help resolve conflict effectively Specific communication tips for conflict resolution And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 202332 min

Ep 415415: Relationship Tool Kit - Repairing After Conflict, Check-Ins & More

The more tools we have to make our relationship healthier and happier, the better! Listen to today's show for some very actionable tips and advice to help you improve your relationship today. In this episode with Multiamory Podcast (Dedeker Winston, Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren) we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the stories we are telling ourselves to help improve our relationship Step by step guide to repairing your relationship after an argument or disagreement Understanding our triggers to help repair your relationship Why an apology may not be enough The importance of a periodic relationship check-in and how to do it How to reconnect if you're feeling bored or disconnected with your partner And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202350 min

Ep 414414: Understanding Your Evolving Relationship

Relationships change over time and require us to evolve in order to keep them healthy. Listen to today's show for tips for how to keep the spark in your relationship as it grows and evolves. In this episode with Dr. Michael Mongno we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do if you feel you or your partner has changes drastically during the relationship How to communicate with your partner when you're feeling distant and that you may be growing apart Exploring other interests and needs outside of the relationship The importance of curiosity and novelty for growth How to plan new things to keep your relationship fresh And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202336 min

Ep 413413: Unpacking Trauma

Physical and emotional trauma can have a profound impact on our lives and we may not even realize it. Listen to today's show for a holistic approach to treating trauma, it's link to your digestion and much more. In this episode with Dr. Ellen Cutler we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How trauma manifests itself differently in each individual Uncovering trauma in your past The link between trauma and digestion and chronic disease Holistic approaches to healing your health and trauma And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202338 min

Ep 412412: How Group Therapy Can Improve Your Relationship

Group therapy and community can be a unique and powerful way to improve your relationship and feel supported, especially if your partner is neuro-diverse. Listen to today's show to learn more about group therapy and the value of community for your mental health. In this episode with Lisa Anzaldua we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What group therapy entails and how it's beneficial Navigating the difficulties of being in a relationship with a neuro-diverse partner The importance of validation, feeling seen and how to obtain it How to cultivate empathic resonance The importance of reclaiming the self in relationships And much more! Sponsors BetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play. VIIA Hemp believes in the medicinal value found within the cannabis plant, that's why they are focused on making products that people actually feel. From energized to relaxed and blissed, VIIA Hemp has just what you are looking for. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 202341 min

Ep 411411: Ignite Your Sex Life

Clear communication around sex and a deeper understanding of our partner and our own desires can help us lead healthier and happier sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn the 5 sex languages and how to use them to ignite your sex life! In this episode with Dr. Doug Weiss we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do when your sexuality has been damaged through past relationships, conditioning or trauma The discipline needed to increase intimacy in your relationship How to nurture your partner to connect more effectively in the bedroom How to directly ask for sex Using better language to upgrade your sex life The 5 sex languages and how to use them for yourself and your partner And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202337 min

Ep 410410: Fairness In Relationships

Do you feel like you're carrying an unfair load in your relationship? The truth is, no relationship will be perfectly split with household responsibilities, carpooling the kids, taking care of the bills and any other number of responsibilities. However, it is important that both partners feel the relationship is fair. Listen to today's episode to learn what fairness looks like in a healthy relationship and how to make your relationship more balanced if it is not currently. In this episode with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How fair can you really make a relationship? The steps to take if you feel your partner is not carrying a fair load in the relationship Specific communication tools to productively create more fair relationships The importance of recognizing how our parents modeled relationships and it's impact on us How to navigate the shame spiral and not feeling good enough And much more! Sponsors Hatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202334 min

Ep 409409: This Is How To Create A More Fulfilling Relationship

Relationships can be complicated and hard to navigate. Of course you're here listening because you want to uncomplicate things and relate better! This episode is full of insight and wisdom from Sulonda Smith who has a beautiful way of communicating exactly what we can do to relate better and live a more fulfilling life. Listen to today's show for actionable tools and tips to start improving yourself and your relationships today. In this episode with Sulonda Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our automated responses can complicate our relationships Getting clear on what a relationship should look like How to understand and embody the idea that it's ok to not have everything figured out How to observe yourself and your actions for the best outcomes in your relationship Recognizing your levels of need for validation in a relationship and how to heal these needs And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202342 min

Ep 408408: Why We Stay In Toxic Relationships

Are you in a relationship that does not feel good to you? Perhaps you're currently in a toxic relationship or you've been in one before? It can feel like you're stuck while you're in it or you may feel you're repeating the same pattern with unhealthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn why we enter, stay and repeat toxic relationships and the key tools to break the patterns and enter into more healthy, happy relationships. In this episode with Kierstyn Franklin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How your subconscious may be attracting you to negativity and how to break this pattern Trauma bonding and addiction to the highs and lows of a unhealthy relationship Why we sometimes get stuck in the shame of a toxic relationship How to develop more self awareness and turn inward to break unhealthy patterns Recognizing the signs of abuse, gaslighting and other unhealthy relationship traits Addressing a toxic partner and how to recognize when to leave And much more! Sponsors BetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 202336 min

Ep 407407: How To Create Healthy Patterns In LGBT Relationships

Relationships of all kinds take work. LGBT relationships can have additional difficulties to navigate such as bringing in one's potential shame around sexuality or dealing with rejection from childhood as an adult, among many other unique difficulties. Listen to today's show as Dani and Keely provide their unique perspective and advice for people in LGBT relationships. Even if you are in a heterosexual relationship there are many great nuggets of wisdom to gain from listening to today's show. In this episode with Dani and Keely we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Difficulty dealing with rejection, struggling to be vulnerable and other patterns they see with their clients The struggle with one's identity as they come to terms with their sexuality Coming out as an adult and how to deal with unaccepting family or friends Dealing with insecurities when someone identifies with the LGBT community Listening to the body's emotional responses to difficulties The importance of community when navigating LGBT relationship difficulties And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Hatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202336 min

Ep 406406: Too Much Drama In Your Life?

We all have been there with a romantic partner, family member or friend who always has something dramatic going on in their lives. Perhaps it may even be you who is addicted to drama. There are important patterns to recognize and correct if you or someone you know is addicted to drama. Don't let the drama of others, or within yourself, continue to decrease your happiness and well being. Listen to today's show for key tools and tips for dealing with drama in your life. In this episode with Dr. Scott Lyons we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What is drama, how to recognize it and the important differences between a drama reflex and a drama occurrence How those who engage in drama are disconnected from themselves How drama helps reinforce one's identity as a victim and how to break this pattern Why some individuals create drama to feel alive and connected How to relate with someone who is addicted to drama Interrupting the drama pattern for a happier, healthier life And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202357 min

Ep 405405: Inspiration To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Life in India as a woman is much different than in the western world. Arranged marriages and a deeply patriarchal society are just two of the pressures that can make life difficult for an Indian woman. Add a toxic, abusive arranged marriage with kids involved to these cultural pressures and one could feel quite hopeless. This is exactly what Kanchan Moudgil had to go through and was able to come out the other side happy, healthy and with a positive outlook on life. Listen to today's show to hear Kanchan's inspirational story along with specific, actionable advice for what to do if you're in a toxic or abusive relationship. In this episode with Kanchan Moudgil we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What it's like to grow up in India with arranged marriages and a strong patriarchal hierarchy How to get out of a victim mentality How those who are in toxic relationships can justify an abusive situation and how to change the narrative Visualization as a tool to help exit a toxic relationship Developing the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202342 min

Ep 404404: Juggling Love And Parenthood: Your Dynamics, Scheduling And More!

Relationships take work, especially when you have kids, work and life to balance! Venice and Vernon have a unique perspective to share as they are both professional therapists and parents with a passion for keeping their marriage strong while helping others in their relationships as well. Listen to today's show for their personal story and amazing, actionable tips to help you navigate your relationship better. In this episode with Vernon and Venice Moore we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to balance a busy schedule with kids and your relationship Actionable tips to help prioritize your relationship when you're busy Balancing work life and your relationship Creating healthy boundaries in your relationship How to think about your identity as a partner, parent and individual And much more! Sponsors Hatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202334 min

Bonus: Love Letters, from the Boston Globe

This week, we're sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. Like: What happens when two partners come from different wealth backgrounds? What if someone is harboring secret debt? Who should pay for drinks on a first date? How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to pursue a career dream? Find out on the new season of Love Letters. Listen on [Apple | Spotify]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 202346 min

Ep 403403: Stop False Stories And Connect With Your Truth

We can often be our own worst enemies as we move through life and relationships. Negative thoughts may dominate our thinking and create narratives that don't serve us. Listen to today's show to learn how to limit the false stories we tell ourselves and connect with your authentic self. In this episode with Dr. Carolyn Kurle we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the dynamic between your logical brain and your intuition How societal conditioning influences the decisions we make How to tap into your intuition and use it effectively Recognizing unproductive patterns of thinking and changing the narrative Changing negative beliefs such as unworthiness, inadequacy and more How to learning from your mistakes and thrive during your life's journey And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 202347 min

Ep 402402: Understanding Our Sexuality, Desires And More!

Understanding our sexuality, and our partner's, may feel like a confusing and daunting task. Our sexuality is often influenced by cultural programming, issues of shame and any number of other factors. Listen to today's show to better understand your sexuality, what you desire and the tools to communicate these things with your partner. In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do if you're confused about what turns you on Deconstructing the messages you may have around sexuality Tools to work through shame around sexuality What do do if you feel insecure about your partner's sexual history How to communicate with your partner about sexuality Play as an important component of your sexuality And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. BetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 202338 min

Ep 401401: Love Better, Repair Your Attachment Wounds

The wounds from our childhood and past relationships can affect us in the present day in big and small ways. Understanding your attachment style and how to repair your attachment wounds is a huge part of being able to relate better with those in your life. Listen to today's show for key insights and actionable tools to repair your attachment wounds and love better. In this episode with Adam Lane Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the insecure attachment patterns that we can create in relationships and how to heal them Specific tools for individuals with anxious and secure attachment styles to heal Learning to create boundaries and keep boundaries for healthier relationships How to communicate with your partner if you are feeling insecure How to relate better if you or your partner is anxiously or avoidantly attached And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Pretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 202343 min

Ep 400400: Use Imagery To Shape Love And Relationships

Many of us may picture our career, athletic or weight loss goals in our minds' eyes and imagine what it may be like to achieve them. However, we may not be so inclined to do this kind of work when it comes to love and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how functional imagery training can help you in all areas of your life, including your relationships. In this episode with Joanna Grover we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand how imagery shapes our behavior Getting clear on who you are and who you want to be to help achieve your goals Using mental cues to interrupt negative thought patterns The importance of living a live in alignment with your core values How to visualize the changes you want to make in your life so you're up to 5x more likely to actually make those changes How to tap into your body's wisdom to help make better decisions And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202342 min

Ep 399399: Are You In Denial?

Denial is a condition all of us may find ourselves in at some point. Whether it's denial about a failing relationship, that our partner can change a bad habit or a job that's not right for us. There are a vast number of ways that denial can show up in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to recognize that you're in denial and the tools to work through it and develop the courage to change. In this episode with Dr. Jane Greer we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How denial can show up in your relationships Recognizing if you're in a relationship that is going nowhere Understanding how wishing and hoping is not serving you Using the process of emotional math to understand what you might be in denial about and how to work through it The importance of working toward acceptance in your relationship When you or someone you love is in denial about a toxic relationship And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 202338 min

Ep 398398: Start Navigating Communication Issues Better Today

We all want to feel understood and loved by our partners. However, poor communication can leave us or our partner feeling misunderstood and lonely in our relationship. Listen to today's episode for practical tips to improve your communication for better understanding and more love! In this episode with Madhur-Nain Webster we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The number one communication issue and how to fix it What to do when you don't feel seen by your partner The antidote to defensiveness in your relationship Why we fall in love with our unfinished pain from childhood How to make up after conflict in your relationship And much more! Sponsors Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 202339 min

Ep 397397: How To Get Better Sleep And Improve Your Life And Relationship

Most of us may not be getting the rest we need to live our lives to the fullest and keep our relationships healthy. Sleep is not necessarily the first thing someone will think about when wanting to improve their relationship. However, if you're not getting proper sleep, it will be difficult to work on other aspects of your life and your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about simple tools you can use to improve your sleep quality and improve your relationship. In this episode with Terry Cralle we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Creating a bedtime routine to improve your sleep The surprising negative effects of poor sleep quality Why it's ok to go to bed mad at your partner Why the best way to say, " I love you", is to get better sleep What to do if you and your partner have different sleeping preferences And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Pretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202344 min