In this episode, Dr. Stan Tatkin and I discuss the importance of PRACTICING relationship skills with your partner so that you can most effectively improve the health and satisfaction of your relationship. Research has proven that it is the practice of skills, even more than the discussion of issues, that helps couples communicate better, stay […]
46 Getting Real with Terry Real
In this episode, my guest is famed family therapist Terry Real. We discuss how the patriarchal power structure we live in is the seed of conflict in many relationships. You’ll learn why men shouldn’t be afraid of intimacy, how women can stand up for themselves with love, and what it means to be mature. If […]
22 The Secret Life of Emotions
Tune in for a quick-start guide to understanding your emotions, labeling them, and then communicating them with the people in your life. Many people see their emotions as an inconvenience and fail to understand them as the powerful tools that they are. When you master these techniques, you’ll be able to harness the connecting power of […]
20 Maturing Your Sex Life
In this episode, sex therapist Dylan Davies and I discuss how partners can improve their communication about sex, pave the way to increased desire, more and better sex, and deeper emotional intimacy. You’ll learn how to preserve eroticism in your relationship, how to conjure up desire, and hear about Dylan’s favorite phrases for making sex […]
18 How to be Truly Married
In this episode, Jungian analyst, world-renowned speaker, author and Episcopal priest J. Pittman Mcgehee discusses what it means to be truly married. Don’t miss this episode! It’s deep, and reflects many decades of wisdom from a truly wise soul who has been on the front lines of psychotherapy and education for a long time. Dr. […]
15 What is Love?
What is love? Isn’t that the eternal question? In this episode, we’re going to be exploring that question, both from a scientific standpoint and from an emotional standpoint. We often think of love as just a feeling, but it’s much more than that. I think of it as a deep emotional bond that is formed […]
10 Open, Kink, Poly & Alt-Sex in Relationships
Maybe you’ve heard that open relationships are trending. Maybe you read or watched Fifty Shades of Grey and are interested in kink. The alt-sex world is getting more attention than ever. Whether you’re interested in the alt-sex lifestyle or not, this episode will teach you about non-traditional relationships and how to begin exploring your sexuality […]
07 Tori Olds PhD – Being our True Self in Relationships
Having an amazing, rockstar relationship is more than just growing closer as a couple, it’s also about being your full true self in the relationship. Relationships need to make room for each person to be their unique, quirky self in order for the relationship to thrive and for each partner to feel happy. Did you […]