Relationship Advice

Depression affects people from all walks of life and can occur at anytime. It's a mental health issue that can have a profound impact on the person whom it's affecting, as well as on their loved ones and friends. Listen to today's show to learn how you can help and support a partner who is depressed. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn the difference between clinical depression, mood swings and personality disorders How you can help your partner through a difficult day The differences between men and woman with depression Steps in getting your partner help if they have not yet been diagnosed How to navigate the relationship if one partner is in denial or unaware of their depression The importance for the non-depressed partner to have their own support system And much more! Kristen Scarlett is the co-founder of Octave, a mental health startup in NYC. She launched the mental health services at Overlook Cancer Center and One Medical before opening Octave's doors in October 2018. She's a CBT therapist and teaches CBT at NYU medical school. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/213 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Mint: Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE. Visit mintmobile.com/ido Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples’ lives even happier. To get 30% off your invites and paper order visit ZOLA.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Relationships can be relatively easy when you're in the early stages and all the happy chemicals are flowing. However, things can get quite difficult as time rolls on. Listen to today's show to learn the conversations you need to have to set your new marriage or long term relationship up for success. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to communicate about finances, sex and work-life balance for long term relationship success The importance of discussing your relationship expectations Warning signs that early relationship issues can carry into the long term Maintaining a couple identity and personal identity in your relationship How to communicate around what you like in bed and frequency of sexual relations And much more! Jenn Belus has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina. Both her research and clinical work has focused on understanding healthy intimate relationships and working with couples when one or both partners is struggling with mental or physical health problems. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/212 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples’ lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/ido. Eyeconic: Where you can shop name brand glasses, contacts and sunglasses for the best possible price. Get free shipping and returns, price matching and a complimentary frame adjustment by visiting Eyeconic.com/IDO. Use the code IDO to get 10% off your entire order. Eyeconic is looking out for your eyes! Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Feeling resentful can be one of the loneliest and toxic feelings in a relationship. If left unchecked, it can easily lead to a miserable life with your partner and separation. Listen to today's show to learn how to prevent resentment and deal with it if it already exists. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how to prevent resentment from arising in the first place Once resentment is present, understand how to communicate with your partner to get over these feelings How to show empathy for your partner to prevent resentment Tools to tackle resentment in your relationship and end any toxic cycles And much more! Lucia Giovannini is a former Italian supermodel turned best-selling author, spiritual teacher, transformational coach, environmental & animal activist, and author of 13 books. Her best-selling book, “A Whole New Life”, was first published in Italian and is now translated into eight languages, including an English version published by Hay House India. Her book has sold thousands of copies around the world and will be debuting in the US in March 2019. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/211 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO during checkout! Audible: Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks on the planet including best sellers, motivation, mysteries, thrillers, memoirs, and more. Try it free for 30 days by visiting audible.com/IDO or text IDO to 500500 Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

It can feel a bit overwhelming to discuss politics with a significant other, friends or family in today's politically charged world. Unfortunately, with the 2020 presidential election looming, the political divide in media and culture will likely be more apparent than ever. Listen to today's show to learn how to constructively talk politics and love someone with different political beliefs. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Hear the real life story of a successful long term marriage between two individuals on the opposite ends of the political spectrum Communication tools for talking about politics with your partner, friends and family Why it's OK to disagree with your partner politically Deciding if political differences are too hard to overcome in a relationship And much more! Jeanne Safer, Ph.D., a psychotherapist in New York City, is the author of The Golden Condom, Beyond Motherhood, The Normal One, and several other books. Dr. Safer has appeared on The Daily Show and Good Morning America as well as numerous NPR broadcasts. Her work has been the subject of articles in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She is the host of the I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics podcast. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/210 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Eyeconic: Where you can shop name brand glasses, contacts and sunglasses for the best possible price. Get free shipping and returns, price matching and a complimentary frame adjustment by visiting eyeconic.com/ido. Use the code IDO to get 10% off your entire order. Eyeconic is looking out for your eyes! Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Getting in touch with our emotions to determine what it is that we want out of our relationship and life is not always easy. 'Finding oneself' is a journey, not a destination. Listen to today's show to learn how to tap into our emotions so we can learn our needs. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Finding the deeper meaning in our emotions How to identify our emotional response to something in the relationship How to navigate feeling responsible for your partners happiness The 3 steps to process emotions — Recognize, organize and communicating emotions with your partner. And much more! Dr. Marni Feuerman is the author of Ghosted and Breadcrumbed. She is a licensed social worker and marriage and family therapist with a private practice counseling those with relationship issues. She also trains therapists to do couples therapy and writes about love relationships for a number of online media. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/209 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Emotional manipulation by your partner is a powerful tool that can have negative impacts on your relationship and well being. Listen to today's show to learn how your partner might be emotionally manipulating you and how to deal with it. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to recognize emotional manipulation and its various forms that include stonewalling, shutting down and gas lighting How to communicate with your partner regarding their emotional manipulation Recognizing that your partner has an agenda with their use of emotional manipulation How to deal with the 'silent treatment' And much more! Nancy F. Lee, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Lee is a leading practitioner of cognitive behavior therapy and specializes in a wide range of behavioral health issues ranging from depression and anxiety to male/female psychosexual desire and functioning. Her independent research has been published in the prestigious Journal of Affective Disorders and the International Journal of Eating Disorders, among others. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/208 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Sharing a glass of wine with your partner can be a fun ritual and a great way to relax with someone you love. However, alcohol abuse and dependence can have toxic effects on individuals and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how alcohol might be negatively effecting your relationship and how to fix it. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the differences between alcohol use, abuse and dependence Addressing alcohol dependence with your partner Determining if even a few drinks can be negatively impacting your relationship Holding each other responsible to avoid negative alcohol relationship impacts How to avoid enabling drinking behavior in your partner And much more! April Eldemire is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Bringing Baby Home Educator, and marriage and couples expert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is passionately devoted to helping couples achieve thriving relationships and is a regular contributor for Psychology Today and The Gottman Institute, the most research-based center for marital health and stability. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/207 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples’ lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Wondery’s The Moment, hosted by comedian Ingrid Haas, explores some epic real life romances to find the answers to our toughest relationship questions. From a Taylor Swift intervention, to getting betrothed by a horse, this podcast is your real life Rom-Com. Listen now at Wondery.fm/advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships take work. That's why you're here listening to this podcast. One thing you may be running into is an issue with your partner not wanting to work on the relationship with you. They may be resistant, indifferent or simply too busy. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when your partner is not putting in the relationship work with you. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn the importance of not trying to change your partner and instead make the changes yourself The value of scheduling 'protected time' to discuss issues with your partner The three big emotions we deny ourselves from expressing and how to communicate them How to communicate with your partner surrounding your desires to improve the relationship And much more! Laura Dabney, MD has made a career of taking on psychiatry's toughest challenges—from treating complex, combined medical and psychological conditions, to ensuring the absolute privacy of powerful, high-profile patients. Dr. Dabney's patients come to her for many reasons: depression and anxiety, recent break-ups or a lifetime of toxic relationships. Yet, despite the problems that brought them through her door, they describe her in the same terms again and again, calling her warm, knowledgeable, and committed to their success. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/206 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Not feeling loved and connected with your partner? You may not be receiving or giving enough empathy in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to give or receive more empathy and create more love in the relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to be present to the feelings of your partner and empathically listen to them Understand the importance of coming to your partner's trouble with curiosity instead of judgement Why you don't need to try to 'fix' all of your partners problems How to get in touch with our own feelings to better connect with our partner The importance of setting an intention for what we want from our partner And much more! Anna Osborn, LMFT, owner of Life Unscripted Counseling, focuses her work on inspiring individuals and couples to be more intentional and connected in their love relationship. She works with folks on improving communication, deepening intimacy, healing from betrayal and changing negative patterns of disconnection in their relationships. She hosts an annual women’s retreat in Laguna Beach, CA. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/205 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO during checkout! Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

There's a certain cultural narrative we follow about our sexuality. Female sexuality, in particular, has been largely misunderstood. New research is showing a deeper truth about female sexuality that has the ability to set both men and women free. Listen to today's show to better understand female sexuality and how it can improve your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why it's untrue that women have a lower libido than men, and men are more promiscuous than women The differences in men and women's sexual desires and how each is triggered Unpacking the myth that monogamous relationships are easier for women How to feel more sexually comfortable in your skin And much more! Dr. Wednesday Martin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and cultural critic. She has written on female experience and female sexuality for the New York Times, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, Time, The Daily Beast, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She lectures across the country and around the world on female sexuality. Kirkus Review named UNTRUE one of the best books of 2018, and called it "an indispensable work of popular psychology and sociology." Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/204 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Audible: Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks on the planet including best sellers, motivation, mysteries, thrillers, memoirs, and more. Try it free for 30 days by visiting audible.com/IDO or text IDO to 500500 Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Breaking News! You're different from your partner. Sometimes we love our partner for their differences, other times differences create extraordinary conflict. Listen to today's show to learn the relationship tools to navigate the personal differences in your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of understanding that many of our differences come from how we individually perceive things How to share your feelings instead of judgments Communication skills to compromise on your differences Learn an AMAZING exercise to help problem solve in your relationship And much more! James L. Creighton, Ph.D., is the author of Loving through Our Differences and several other books. He has worked with couples and conducted communications training for nearly 50 years around the world. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/203 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

A solid foundation of health can be one of the first steps to improving your sex life. Functional medicine provides many 'non-traditional' ways to improve this foundation from a holistic and innovative perspective. Listen to today's show to learn about the medicine and techniques you can explore to improve your overall sexual health. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The benefits of CBD oil for sexual and overall health and stress reduction Why a low inflammation diet is a key component to sexual health How nitric oxide improves erections and female sexual health and where to get more of it Alternative therapies for erectile dysfunction The importance of sleep for your sexual health And much more! Dr. Amy Killen MD is an anti-aging and regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization and aesthetics. An international speaker, teacher, author and clinical practice owner, Dr. Killen is an outspoken advocate for empowering patients to look and feel their best by merging lifestyle modification, hormone optimization, personalized medicine, and regenerative therapies. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/202 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

You take the kids to soccer, I'll do the laundry. We all have roles in our relationships, however, we don't often talk about them in the most productive way. Listen to today's show to learn about relationship roles, and how to find a balance that works for you and your partner. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding where our ideas of realtionship roles come from What to do if you feel there's an unfair balance of roles in your relationship How to communicate about what you'd like your relationship roles to be The importance of checking in with your partner regarding relationship roles Gender roles and cultural influences on relationships And much more! Dr. Ilene S. Cohen, is a psychotherapist, professor, blogger and author of the popular self-help books "When It's Never About You" and "Its Within You." Her work regularly appears in top psychology publications like Psychology Today. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/201 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Indochino: Our listeners can get any premium Indochino suit for just $359 at indochino.com when entering IDO at checkout. That’s 50% off the regular price for a made-to-measure, premium suit. Plus, shipping is FREE. Incredible deal for a premium made to measure suit! Once you go custom you don't go back. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

For some of us our relationships with our parents and in-laws is relatively easy. For others it can be an absolute nightmare. No matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself, it's important to learn how to communicate with family in a productive way. Listen to today's episode to learn how to create better relationships in your family life. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to communicate with your partner when you have an issue with their parents Learn how to create and communicate boundaries with parents and in-laws What to do if you can't stand your in-laws How to communicate with your partner about extended family issues to create a better primary relationship And much more! Diane Barth is a clinical social work psychotherapist in private practice in NYC where she also teaches and consults with other therapists. Besides her own books, she has written numerous articles and chapters in books. Her popular blog for Psychology Today called ‘Off the Couch’ which explores issues of self-awareness, self-esteem, and relationships. Her most recent book is I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL: The joy and heartbreak of friendship in women’s lives. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/200 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Indochino: Our listeners can get any premium Indochino suit for just $379 at indochino.com when entering IDO at checkout. That’s 50% off the regular price for a made-to-measure, premium suit. Plus, shipping is FREE. Incredible deal for a premium made to measure suit! Once you go custom you don't go back. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

We eat multiple times, everyday — by our self, with friends, family and partners. The ways in which food affects our daily lives and relationships goes deeper than we realize. Listen to today's show to better understand your relationship with food and its ties to your romantic relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of understanding your personal relationship with food How food can become a control issue within your relationship Eating with purpose and mindfulness Communicating about food in your relationship And much more! Dr. Dara is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Rapid Resolution Therapist, Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Author who appears on numerous media outlets. Dr. Dara grew up as a collegiate competitive tennis player. She chose the field of psychology because she is passionate about the specific areas of peak performance, peace of mind and accelerated healing coaching. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/199 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Lively: Lively offers bras and undies that provide the perfect combination of high-style and ultimate comfort. For a limited time, get $10 off your first order by visiting wearlively.com/ido and enter the promo code IDO at checkout. Indochino: Our listeners can get any premium Indochino suit for just $379 at indochino.com when entering IDO at checkout. That’s 50% off the regular price for a made-to-measure, premium suit. Plus, shipping is FREE. Incredible deal for a premium made to measure suit! Once you go custom you don’t go back. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

The connection we have with our friends can be just as important as our connection with a partner. However, balancing our friendships with our romantic relationships can be difficult. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate with all parties and balance our friendships with our romantic relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How are friendships can change as we enter new stages of life and how to deal with this. Stepping away from your romantic relationship for restoration and time to nurture friendships. Balancing the guilt about being away from your romantic partner and/or kids. Friendships with other couples. And much more! Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. In addition to writing articles and chapters for leading academic journals and books in the field of marriage and family, she is the author of the book Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want (New Harbinger, 2017). Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/198 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors ForHers: Get you first month of birth control for just $5 right now while supplies last (and subject to doctor approval). See website for full details. Go to ForHers.com/ido. Restrictions apply, see website for full details and safety information. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

We often talk about how technology can negatively impact your relationship. Well it's not all bad news! There are somethings that can help your relationship. Today's guest tells us how we can use tech and knowledge from this show to improve our relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how to stay emotionally connected to your partner through open ended questions Creating traditions and rituals for better connection and a happier relationship Checking in with your partner to see what you're doing right and wrong. How to accommodate our individual desires to really feel seen and like we truly know our partner And much more! Liz Colizza is in private practice as a psychotherapist and parenting educator in the Saint Louis area. She is also a researcher and program designer for Lasting Labs, and is passionate about helping couples and individuals to build healthy relationships. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/197 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Indochino: Our listeners can get any premium Indochino suit for just $379 at indochino.com when entering IDO at checkout. That’s 50% off the regular price for a made-to-measure, premium suit. Plus, shipping is FREE. Incredible deal for a premium made to measure suit! Once you go custom you don't go back. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Men are horny all of the time, and all they want is sex! At least this is what popular culture tells us. Our guest today is here to tell us why that's not true, and how this common narrative is negatively impacting our relationships. Listen to today's show to learn the research behind this and how we can use this knowledge to improve our relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The myth that men always want to simply have sex for primarily sexual reasons How sex can be a bid for connection What to do if there is mismatched sexual desire in your relationship Why feeling desired can be a large part of men's sexual lives And much more! Sarah Hunter Murray is a relationship therapist with a PhD in Human Sexuality. She is the author of the new book "Not Always in the Mood: The New Science of Men, Sex, & Relationships." Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/196 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Openfit: Right now during the Openfit 30-day challenge, our listeners get a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Openfit. You will get full access to Openfit – all the workouts and nutrition information, TOTALLY FREE by texting IDO to 303030. Standard Message and data rates may apply. 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

If you're like us, Tantra is a practice we don't know much about. In fact, up until now, our misconceptions had prevented us from exploring this ancient practice. Our guest today enlightens us on the benefits of incorporating Tantra into your daily relationship routine and how Tantra can help your relationship in the bedroom and interpersonally. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of sitting with your partner in the moment and how Tantric practices can help us do this. Establishing sexual rituals in your relationship. Why the goal of sex should not simply be orgasm. Easy tips to introduce Tantric sex techniques into your relationship. And much more! Catherine Auman, LMFT, is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Counseling Center in Los Angeles, California. She has advanced training in traditional psychology, as well as the wisdom traditions. Catherine lived for a year at the Osho ashram in India - a full-time immersion in tantra and meditation - and she has studied and practiced tantra, love, sex, intimacy and seduction with numerous teachers. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/195 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Lively: Lively offers bras and undies that provide the perfect combination of high-style and ultimate comfort. For a limited time, get $10 off your first order by visiting wearlively.com/ido and enter the promo code IDO at checkout. Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

We all have a basic human desire to feel loved and connected to others. Our needs and expectations can often get projected onto our partner, and we may become disappointed when these needs aren't met. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate better with your partner and get back that loving feeling! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The big mistake individuals make when trying to get more love and connection with their partner. Becoming aware of your expectations from your partner. Establishing a clear need and proactively asking for it from your partner. Creating habits to love our partners better. And much more! Dr. Samantha Smithstein is a clinical psychologist in San Francisco who specializes in relationships and intimacy and living your best life. She has been in practice for over 20 years. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/194 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors ForHers: Get you first month of birth control for just $5 right now while supplies last (and subject to doctor approval). See website for full details. Go to ForHers.com/ido. Restrictions apply, see website for full details and safety information. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Money — it's the number one cause of marital stress. It can lead to terrible arguments, resentment and even divorce. Don't let your relationship suffer from the common affliction of money arguments. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to talk with your partner about money in a productive way that won't hurt your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why money is such a personal issue for people and can lead to feelings of being attacked or controlled by our partner. Learn how you and your partner personally relate to money to better talk about it with each other and come up with money compromises. How to prevent financial infidelity. The importance of completing a 'needs analysis' each month and how it can save your relationship. And much more! Scott and Bethany Palmer, The Money Couple, have dedicated their lives to helping others strengthen their relationships with the 5 Money Personalities. With 43 years of combined financial planning experience, they launched The Money Couple and are regulars on national TV and radio and speak internationally about love and money. Scott and Bethany enjoy an active lifestyle in Colorado with their two young sons, Cole and Cade. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/193 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! 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

Happiness is all the rage these days. Top 10 lists for things to do to live a happier life are abundant in our social media feeds and online articles. So why do we feel so unhappy sometimes? Relationships and how you're navigating them hold a huge key to living a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to work toward a happier relationship and happier life. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our addiction to screen time is fueling loneliness, disconnection and unhappiness in our lives. How reminders, repetition and ritual can help fuel the changes we want in our lives. The importance of embracing painful emotions. Becoming aware of the fact that you're comparing your life to that of others. And much more! Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. For the last fifteen years, he has taught leadership, happiness, and mindfulness to audiences around the world. He is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and author of six books, including the international bestsellers Happier and Being Happy, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/192 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

Breakups suck. Whether you've been dumped or you broke off the relationship, feelings of shame, sadness, desperation and loss can arise. Along comes the 'rebound' relationship and we're back on the crazy love train again. Listen to today's episode as we debunk some of the myths surrounding rebound relationships and how to best navigate them. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How the desire to be attached affects our desire for a new rebound relationship Is it wrong to get into a rebound relationship right after a breakup? Learn the healthy response to a break up and establishing a new relationship Why the cliche, 'time heals all wounds', is a bit mistaken Gaining new perspectives and experiences through a new relationship And much more! Dr. Mary Lamia is a clinical psychologist and professor in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of five books, and blogs for Psychology Today and Therapy Today websites. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/191 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

Are you religious and your partner is not? Maybe the other way around? The landscape is changing and you don't have to share your partner's religion or be religious at all. Listen to today's episode and learn how to navigate religion in your relationship. It will be valuable whether you're an atheist or a devout follower! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The debate around interfaith marriages How religion can become irrelevant in your relationship The control issues surrounding religion in your relationship Tolerating the differences between you and your partner Raising kids with religious compromises between you and your partner And much more! Steven Ing is reframing an important conversation in society one about the intelligent management of human sexuality. He is a sought-after trainer, speaker and therapist, bringing nearly three decades of experience to his audiences and clients. His book, We’re All Like This” (2015, Giant Publishing), is used as a text in Human Sexuality classes in university classrooms. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/190 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

It's all too easy to 'lose yourself' in a relationship. Maybe you give up your hobbies and friendships just to please your partner or you just want to stay in their good graces. This is a long term strategy that is destined to fail. Listen to today's show to learn how to prioritize your personal happiness within a relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Spending time with yourself and developing your own hobbies/interests The relationship power struggle that plays out when trying or failing to meet each others needs Communicating around your weekly schedules Getting to know yourself better And much more! Dr. Paulette Sherman is a psychologist who specializes in romantic relationships and coaches singles and couples to attract and maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of, ‘Dating from the Inside Out’ and the upcoming book, ‘Facebook Dating: from 1st Date to Soulmate.’ She teaches an online class called, ‘7 Steps to Dating Success’ on Udemy and has been a relationship expert on Channel 11, Fox 5, the Early Show, NPR, Huffington Post, Glamour, Cosmopoltan, Elle, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Refinery 29, Redbook, Readers Digest and the NY Times. She writes a column in Eligible magazine. Her website is www.DrPauletteSherman.com Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/189 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

A bad breakup can feel like your world is ending. Insecurity, fear and sadness are just a few of the many emotions we might feel. Listen to today's show to learn how to learn, recover, move on and find new love after a breakup. Learn the importance of stabilizing your life and seeking support after a breakup Why breakups can bring so much insecurity and sadness and how to deal with these emotions Reflecting on your past relationship and moving forward How to not get 'stuck' on an ex Regaining your confidence and finding new love And much more! About Our Guest: Dalila Jusic-LaBerge is a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online courses, coaching and counseling to help people confidently embrace love from the right partner. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/188 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Modern Fertility is the first comprehensive fertility hormone test for women, that you can take at home. Take the fertility quiz and get $20 off your first kit at ModernFertility.com/IDO 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

We've all been there... Your blood begins to boil. Your temperature rises. Your body becomes tense as you prepare for a 'fight' with your partner. These moments could be small disagreements or big picture arguments. The 'in it' moment where we have the choice to go down the path of healing or destruction can be pivotal for the health of your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these moments in a better way. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why 'my way or the highway' is a terrible approach to relationship disagreements Regulating our emotions when we're upset or in a disagreement with our partner The desire to be heard and understood for relationship growth Stopping emotional reactivity in it's tracks Understanding that your partner has unique needs and feelings And much more! For more than 22 years, Maureen Hosier, PhD has specialized in the troubled dynamics of individuals in their romantic relationships and in their family and work place relationships. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/187 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. 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

The choice to spend your life with another individual is a big one. It's important to ask yourself certain questions to understand why you're in a relationship with a particular individual. Whether you're single, dating or married, today's show will help guide you toward a better relationship future. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the alignment of values is critical to a successful relationship. How to make a clear partner choice without 'love chemicals' getting in the way. Understanding how your partner manages conflict as a key determinant of a successful relationship. The myth of the 'soulmate'. How to engage in future oriented thinking for your relationship. And much more! Dr. Cassandra Bolar has a passion to see families flourish and thrive. For over 13 years, she has been engaged in community-based programming and research efforts that focus on improving outcomes for children and their families. Clinically, she is passionate about serving marital couples through therapy and relationship education, and has created the Marriage Head Start premarital curriculum. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/186 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO during checkout! 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

Apologies are more than just a tool to help you and your partner move on from a difficult situation. They’re a way to mend an emotional hurt and keep a relationship strong. But how you apologize is extremely important. Simply saying, "I'm sorry", can feel insincere and often make the relationship conflict worse. Listen to today's show to learn how to apologize like you mean it. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn why apologizing is not a one-way street. Understand that there will be conflict in your relationship and that we must learn to repair rather than prevent conflict. How the receiver of an apology can help the relationship move forward after a transgression. Mindfully apologizing instead of simply saying, "I'm sorry", without really meaning it. And much more! Psychologist, author, speaker and Buddhist sex therapist, Dr. Cheryl Fraser, has a rare combination of academic credibility, humor, straight-talk, and life-changing advice. Dr. Cheryl has helped thousands of couples jump start their love life and create passion that lasts a lifetime. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/185 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. 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

You betrayed me! Those are three words no one wants to say or hear. Whether it's with a close friend, romantic partner or family member, betrayal can feel terrible. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with betrayal in relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why betrayal can feel like a punch in the gut and how to ease the hurt. Learn the things to examine to determine if a relationship can be healed after a betrayal. The stages of recovery after a betrayal. How to heal and create a new world view after betrayal. How to navigate the process if you are someone who has betrayed another person. And much more! Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT Institute, is a Transformational Psychologist and a health, mindset, and personal development expert. She's an award-winning speaker, coach and author of the Amazon #1 Bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body. Her doctoral study led to two discoveries around how women experience and heal from betrayal. Based on her findings, along with 27 years of health, mindset and lifestyle coaching, she's created a proven approach to help women heal (physically, mentally and emotionally) from a life crisis, specializing in betrayal. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/184 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Modern Fertility is the first comprehensive fertility hormone test for women, that you can take at home. Take the fertility quiz and get $20 off your first kit at ModernFertility.com/IDO 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

Being a human is complicated. Mind and body often blend to create all kinds of difficulties. Combine this with being in a relationship with another human and things can get really complicated! One element that makes this task difficult is our hormones. Listen to today's episode to learn how to not be a victim of raging hormones when it comes to our libido and overall relationship health. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Your libido and how stress and other environmental factors can affect it. Low testosterone and why it's not always the whole picture for sex drive issues. How to create more intimacy in your relationship. Why simply 'blaming it on your hormones' doesn't usually tell the whole story. How to focus on yourself to increase your libido. And much more! Justine Cécile is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner supporting professional women and men, who are struggling with raging hormones, even when they are on hormone therapy. While working on herself and with clients, Justine discovered that there are three areas in health that are largely ignored; hormonal health as a whole, gut health and how our mind works with our biology. Realizing that we are each responsible for our own health, Justine Cécile brings her personal experience, education and resources together to guide and mentor women and men to regain control of their health and happiness. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/183 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. 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

Losing a partner can be one of the most devastating life events. Healing from such a loss takes time, however, it is completely normal to want to find love again after losing a spouse. Whether you've dealt with the death of a partner or you're currently in a relationship, this episode will help you deal with a death in your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:- How to honor the memory of a deceased partner when dating someone new Dealing with the shock of an untimely death. How to have a conversation with your children about you dating again The grieving process and how to grow through it And much more! Sarah Tolmie assists individuals, couples and families to celebrate, create, navigate, learn, heal and grow through all life and love milestones, transitions, changes, challenges and losses. Her practice focuses on love, marriage & family relationships; success, lifestyle & wellness; and grief & loss, including coping with illness, dying and death. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/182 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Modern Fertility is the first comprehensive fertility hormone test for women, that you can take at home. Take the fertility quiz and get $20 off your first kit at ModernFertility.com/IDO 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

It's one of the cliche relationship situations that everyone seems to have a strong opinion on. Can we be friends with our ex's or members of the opposite sex? Of course we can! However, the answer is not always simple. Sometimes the answer is NO WAY! Listen to today's episode to navigate the minefield of friendship with ex-lovers and the opposite sex when you're currently in a relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The important questions to ask yourself when there is a desire to be friends with an ex or member of the opposite sex. How the 'drug' of your former partner can send misleading signals and pull you back toward them. Why it's OK to be attracted to other people outside of your relationship. The difference between jealousy and jealous behavior. The monogamish movement and how to think about it. John Kim LMFT, The Angry Therapist, pioneered the online life coaching movement seven years ago after going through a divorce which led to his total re-birth. He quickly built a devoted following of tens of thousands of fans who loved the frank and authentic insights that he freely shared on social media. John became known as an unconventional therapist who worked out of the box, and when he built out a coaching team of his own, launched an entire movement to change the way we change. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/181 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Audible: Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks on the planet including best sellers, motivation, mysteries, thrillers, memoirs, and more. Try it free for 30 days by visiting audible.com/IDO or text IDO to 500500 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

You can choose your friends but not your family....so the saying goes. For some of us, family is fun and a joy to be around. For others, not so much. In either case, relationship dynamics with our parents and extended families can create pressure and stress on our marriage or relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with family challenges and not let them negatively affect your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to care for an aging parent in a productive way that does not negatively impact your relationship Compromising with both your partner and your parents in regards to each person's needs Communicating with other family members in productive and meaningful ways. For example, balancing the work between siblings who care for an aging parent Feeding your relationship when dealing with an aging or needy parent And much more! Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, has been a Professional Geriatric Care Manager and a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for over 30 years. She is the Founder of Eldercare Services, a comprehensive Care Management, Counseling and Home Care Company and ran the very first Alzheimer's Dementia Care program in the San Fransico East Bay area for 6 years. Linda is a past President of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers now called the Aging Life Care Association. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/180 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. 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

It's easy to have high sexual energy very early in a relationship. However, six months to one year into a relationship, the hormones can start to die down — leaving you with a new, often less sexy relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to keep intimacy alive in your relationship no matter how long you've been together. How to keep the erotic energy strong in a long term relationship Dealing with the vulnerability of discussing intimacy Softening the 'NO' to sexual advances from your partner How to ask your partner what turns them on The importance to have an intention for eroticism in the relationship And much more! Brian is a licensed clinical social worker, he, along with his wife Marcia, has been working with couples for over 30 years. He teaches and trains therapists internationally in Canada, Mexico, Holland, Brazil, and Australia. Brian has authored two books on committed relationships Going All The Way and Exceptional Relationships - Transformation through Embodied Couple Work. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/179 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Beauty By Design: Experience the world's most personalized skincare. First-time customers get 20% off! Visit beautybydesign.com/ido 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

Sexual fantasy can play a large role in a relationship and individual sexuality. However, there's often a fair amount of shame around sexuality and sexual fantasies. Listen to today's show to learn how to explore your own fantasies and share them with your partner. You just might learn a few fun new things about each other and perhaps your fantasy will turn to reality! Today's show topics include: How to work on feeling less shameful about your sexual fantasies Communication tools to share your fantasies with your partner The deeper meaning of your sexual fantasies (Threesomes might be a need to feel desired, ect..) Learn if it's ever a bad thing to fantasize too much Examining your fantasies and peak sexual experiences And much more! Xanet Pailet is an intimacy educator, coach and author of Living An Orgasmic Life: Heal Yourself And Awaken Your Pleasure. She works with individuals and couples to empower them around their sexuality and strengthen relationship and intimacy skills. Xanet is a certified Somatica® Sex and Intimacy Coach, Sexological Body Worker, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Tantra Educator and Somatica Experiencing Trauma Practitioner. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Brides, Sex with Emily, SheKnows, and Elephant Journal. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/178 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Storyworth: StoryWorth makes it easy and fun for your loved ones to share their stories, with weekly emailed story prompts - questions you’ve never thought to ask. At the end of the year, they’ll get their stories bound in a beautiful hardcover book. Strengthen your family bonds, and get to know your loved one in a whole new way. For $20 off, visit Storyworth.com/ido 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

Each individual has a role in a relationship. Maybe you take out the trash and your partner handles the dishes, or you're the primary caretaker of the kids while your partner is the primary income earner. Whatever your relationship roles, sometimes they get out of balance and create points of stress and conflict. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and rebalance your relationship. How to address the issue of an imbalance through productive communication. Why learning about yourself and your own insecurities is often a solution to relationship issues. The importance of sitting down to discuss your needs and expectations. How to address issues at the source and when you initially feel them arise. And much more! Lynn Reilly is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Energy Therapist and the author of the self development book, 30 Days to Me. Her expertise in understanding human behavior drives her passion to educate people on how to understand and support themselves to live a serendipitous life. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/177 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Audible: Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks on the planet including best sellers, motivation, mysteries, thrillers, memoirs, and more. Get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month. Go to audible.com/IDO or text IDO to 500500 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

ADHD is a mental health condition that can negatively impact your relationship and often goes undiagnosed in adults. Distractability, poor listening and disorganization are just a few signs of adult ADHD. It's important to understand the mental condition and its affects on your relationship. Whether or not you or your partner has ADHD, you'll find many useful relationship tips in this episode. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to know if you or your partner has ADHD Treatments for ADHD The pitfalls of the parent-child dynamic in a relationship Finding common ground to solve the issues in your relationship Learning who your partner is and respecting that person And much more! Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant who specializes in working with couples impacted by adult ADHD. She is the author of two award-winning books, The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/176 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Songfinch: Songfinch brings your stories, feelings and memories to life through one-of-a-kind songs from scratch. Using your unique stories along with your desired genre, vocalist gender and song moods, they curate the perfect professional songwriter to handcraft the most personal gift you can give. Visit Songfinch.com and enter the promo code IDO to get $20 off! 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

Ahhhhh! STRESS. If you've never been stressed out you are either, not human, or you've achieved an extreme level of enlightenment and your brain should be studied in a lab. Stress is a natural survival response from millions of years of evolution. It serves us well in some situations, and in others it can be quite destructive. In particular, stress can put a huge damper on the relationships in your life. Use the tips in this episode to deal with stress in a way that does not negatively affect your relationships. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to slow things down so you can think rationally and not say or do things you'll later regret. Staying mindful to avoid reactivity. Broadening your view to think of the bigger picture as a tool for dealing with your stress. Realizing that stress is a part of life and finding the right mindset to move forward with it. And much more! Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in stress and relationships. She is also the author of The Stress-Proof Brain and The Mindful Self-Express blog on Psychology Today. An expert on relationships, Melanie counsels individuals and couples on issues like communication, dating, building intimacy, and finding secure attachment, Melanie provides keynotes and workshops to mental health professionals nationally and internationally. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/175 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com and offer code IDO​ to get 50% off your first 3 months! Simple Contacts: lets you renew your contact lens prescription from anywhere with our online renewal test and delivery service. To save $20 on your contact lenses, just go to simplecontacts.com/IDO or enter the code IDO at checkout. 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

We’ve all felt rejected and down in the dumps. It sucks. I mean it really sucks. But there’s hope! Maybe you’re dating and can’t seem to find the right partner, or you’re in a relationship and feel rejected every time your partner turns you down for sex. Feelings of rejection are human and normal! We’re here to help you navigate these dark and stormy feelings and come out the other side to the bright sunshine that awaits! Listen to today’s episode and learn. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding that you are not alone in your rejection. It happens to everyone! The negative effects of social media on your feelings of rejection and overall happiness. Quick hint: Want to immediately feel better? Stop following (stalking) your ex’s on social! How to navigate feelings of rejection from your partner or spouse. And much more! Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist and author who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, and in the clinic at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/174 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com and offer code IDO​ to get 50% off your first 3 months! Green Chef: Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that includes everything you need to easily cook delicious meals that you can feel good about. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/IDO. 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

Sometimes it feels like we live in the most narcissistic time in history. Selfies are a ‘thing’, social media encourages us to always share how great we are and reality TV thrives off of self promotion. What do you do when narcissistic traits appear in you or your partner? There’s hope on the way and it’s in the form of this podcast! Listen and learn how to deal with narcissistic habits in your partner or yourself. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Communicating with a partner who exhibits narcissistic traits. Understanding the degrees of narcissistic habits and how to deal with various levels. The value of having “yes” conversations instead of “but” conversations. This tip is a great tool for EVERY kind of relationship. Examining where narcissistic traits come from and ways to manage them. How narcissistic habits can reveal themselves as a listening disorder. And much more! Dr. Susan Heitler is a Denver clinical psychologist, author of five books plus a popular blog on Psychology Today that has had over 16 million reads. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/173 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Songfinch: Songfinch brings your stories, feelings and memories to life through one-of-a-kind songs from scratch. Using your unique stories along with your desired genre, vocalist gender and song moods, they curate the perfect professional songwriter to handcraft the most personal gift you can give. Visit Songfinch.com and enter the promo code IDO to get $20 off! Warby Parker: Warby Parker makes buying glasses online easy and risk-free. Find your perfect pair! Get started with a free home try-on kit by visiting warbyparker.com/ido 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

Getting in touch with our feelings and emotions is much easier said than done. If we can learn to understand our emotions and where they come from, then we can begin to improve the relationship with our self and our partner. Childhood trauma and neglect are the root causes of many personal and intrapersonal relationship issues. Listen to today’s amazing show for valuable tips on navigating the minefield of our emotions. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to pay attention, understand and communicate your emotions and feelings with your partner The importance of validating your partner’s feelings and how to do it properly Why you should not argue over who’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. Childhood emotional neglect and why it’s likely impacting your relationship The dead end of arguing about facts and events rather than the root issues in your relationship And much more! Jonice Webb, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, speaker, blogger and best-selling author. Dr. Webb wrote the first book ever written about Childhood Emotional Neglect and is recognized worldwide as the pioneer of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). Dr. Webb created the first and only online Childhood Emotional Neglect Recovery Program. She has been interviewed about her topic on CBS Boston Evening News, NECN Morning News, and NPR. Her work has been cited by The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, Psychcentral.com and The Elephant Journal. Dr. Webb also provides professional trainings for licensed therapists in identifying and treating Childhood Emotional Neglect in their clients. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/172 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com and offer code IDO​ to get 50% off your first 3 months! Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/ido. 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

Communication and smart conflict resolution are extremely important in any relationship. You know this! Yet we all struggle with these things too often (at least Sarah and I do). This episode is a gold mine of valuable information for navigating communication and conflict resolution. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Is honesty always the best policy? The importance of making your partner feel that the conversation is important. Arguing about silly things and how to resolve it. Communication techniques for productive conflict resolution. How to avoid blaming and criticizing language with your parter. And much more! Ed Callirgos is the owner of The Bridge CCM, an independently licensed marriage and family therapist and trained Mediator. He has been featured on the Arizona Republic, Professional publications, Podcasts, Internet/Radio shows and is a recipient of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Minority Fellowship award. He is well known for working with high conflict couples, working with difficult cases such as couples where there is a potential for domestic violence, cases involving infidelity, pornography addiction, pre/post divorce, co parenting and suicidal ideations and trauma. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/171 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Simple Health: Simple Health uses technology to provide simple, convenient & affordable care at home - starting with online birth control prescriptions & delivery. Get the $20 prescription fee waived by going to simplehealth.com/IDO. Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. 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

Just be yourself. Easier said than done in this mixed up and sometimes crazy world. Gender roles, stereotypes, expectations and culture all shape how we see ourselves. The search for your authentic self can help improve your relationship in ways you never thought imaginable. Listen to today's episode and learn! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding how gender roles and stereotypes can shape how we perceive ourselves and negatively affect relationships. Tools to explore 'inner space' and work toward the most authentic version of yourself. Pushing yourself to go outside your comfort zones to explore your identity. How to talk to your partner about authenticity in each other and the relationship. Asking yourself, "what parts of myself am I too shy to share?", and how this exercise can lead to relationship breakthroughs. How the LGBT community is leading the way in authenticity and acceptance and what heterosexual's can learn from them. And much more! Ken Page, LCSW, is a renowned psychotherapist, popular Psychology Today blogger, and author of the bestseller Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy. He's also the host of the new Deeper Dating Podcast. He has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Fox News, WPIX-TV News, Match.com, ChristianMingle, JDate and more. Page has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality for thousands of participants. His work has been highly acclaimed by numerous top thought leaders, including Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Arielle Ford, Edward Hallowell, MD, Chip Conley, Judith Orloff, MD. and Katherine Woodward Thomas Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/170 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors J.J. Virgin’s 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge: The 7-Day Challenge is designed to help you stop classic symptoms of food intolerance and drop up to 7 pounds in 7 days by swapping out 7 problem foods for healthy, tasty alternatives. Join here! Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. 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

It's easy to lower our self worth in a relationship. Maybe it's because you are so madly in love you'll do just about anything for your partner — no matter how bad they treat you. Maybe they don't treat you terribly, but you have this itch that makes you think they should be treating you better. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate and get the love you deserve! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to not lose your identity in your relationship or in your life in general. The importance of putting yourself first. Understanding your needs and communicating them to your partner. Why you should not be 'keeping score' in your relationship. Using "I" statements instead of "you" statements. And much more! Marisa Peer is a world renowned speaker, Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer and best-selling author. She has nearly three decades of experience as a therapist and has been named Best British Therapist by Men's Health magazine and featured in Tatler's Guide to Britain's 250 Best Doctors. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/169 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors J.J. Virgin’s 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge: The 7-Day Challenge is designed to help you stop classic symptoms of food intolerance and drop up to 7 pounds in 7 days by swapping out 7 problem foods for healthy, tasty alternatives. Join here! Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. 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

Dollars and cents don't sound like the most romantic relationship topic for your next date night. However, properly communicating about finances in committed relationships is a key tool for relationship happiness. Listen to today's show to learn how and why you need to talk finances with your partner. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How communicating about your budget can create more intimacy. Why it's a good thing that finances force us to adapt and change within our relationship. Understanding your individual emotional connections to money. How to communicate your core principles around money and why it's so important. Steps to have constructive arguments surround finances and other relationship issues. And much more! Russell Baxter is a Licensed Professional Counselor that runs Foundations Counseling in Grapevine, TX. He has created a specific curriculum for both couples and counselors to navigate finances in relationships. He is currently finishing his new book "Sharing Your Heart, Sharing Your Treasure", which will be released by the end of 2018. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/168 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors J.J. Virgin’s 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge: The 7-Day Challenge is designed to help you stop classic symptoms of food intolerance and drop up to 7 pounds in 7 days by swapping out 7 problem foods for healthy, tasty alternatives. Join here! Spark My Relationship Course:Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

Today's episode is the most honest and open conversation we've had on this podcast to date. We're no different than any other couple when it comes to relationship issues. We've dealt with control issues in our relationship, and we were happy to talk through our struggles with the help of today's guest, Wendi Dumbroff. Listen to today's show if you want an honest and useful conversation about how to deal with control issues in your relationship. Topics from this episode include: How to identify the cycle of control in your relationship. Does this sound familiar? Your partner tells you to do something, and it makes you want to do it less. Identifying the triggers that occur when your partner is being controlling. Importance of recognizing that we cannot help how we feel, but can help what we do. Dropping below surface communication in your relationship and examining the roots of an issue. And much more! Wendi L. Dumbroff, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Madison, NJ, where she specializes in individual, family, couple and sex therapy. She is a highly trained couple and sex therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental and sex-positive environment. Additionally, Dumbroff is a teacher and practitioner of mindfulness and meditation which are skills she brings into her therapy practice. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/167 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors J.J. Virgin’s 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge: The 7-Day Challenge is designed to help you stop classic symptoms of food intolerance and drop up to 7 pounds in 7 days by swapping out 7 problem foods for healthy, tasty alternatives. Join here! Spark My Relationship Course:Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

Life is busy. Work, kids, Netflix, your phone. There are more things than ever pulling us away from our partners. Maintaining connection is a key component of a happy and healthy relationship. Use the actionable tips from today’s episode to stay connected and nurture your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the importance of greeting your partner when you leave or enter the house and how to do it Creating and implementing a going to bed ritual How to avoid letting technology negatively affect your relationship. Fun games to play to engage with your partner and keep things new and exciting The importance of asking your partner on a date and how to do it right And much more! Dr. Jennifer Lagrotte, DMFT, LMHC, LMFT, a therapist in practice in Parkland, FL, specializes in working with couples. She is an expert on showing couples how to stop fighting and start communicating. Her passion is couples, and she has dedicated her work to exclusively working with couples. Her speciality is affair recovery and uses the Atone/Attune/Attach Method, learned from in-person training with Julie and John Gottman. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/166 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors J.J. Virgin’s 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge: The 7-Day Challenge is designed to help you stop classic symptoms of food intolerance and drop up to 7 pounds in 7 days by swapping out 7 problem foods for healthy, tasty alternatives. Join here! Spark My Relationship Course:Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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

Why are relationships so damn hard!? Simply put: We weren’t born with all of the tools to live, love and create a life with another human. It takes practice and hard work. Like any good tool box, the more variety of solid tools you have, the better you’ll be able to repair things (your relationship). Listen to this episode’s value bomb of a show to learn key tools to start applying to your relationship today. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn the importance of making your partner feel understood Why we should not try to fix our partners problems and instead just listen and show empathy The critical ability to be accountable and show genuine remorse when you make a mistake Understanding the perspective of your partner to create compromises Communicating with positive statements to empower your partner And much more! Dr. Erin Leonard has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. She is a writer for Psychology Today, award winning author of 3 books, TV contributor and mom. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/165 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors JJ Virgin’s 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge: The 7-Day Challenge is designed to help you stop classic symptoms of food intolerance and drop up to 7 pounds in 7 days by swapping out 7 problem foods for healthy, tasty alternatives. Join the challenge here. Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock 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