#321 - Warding Off Emotional Vampires
Are there emotional vampires lurking all around you? Unfortunately, this isn’t a problem you can solve with a garlic necklace or some holy water. An “emotional vampire” (or “energy vampire”) is a ve...
31 Okt 20221h 12min
#320 - Facing Your Fears
Learning how to face your fears productively can give you clarity, direction, and — ironically — peace of mind. No one likes to feel afraid, but fear can be a powerful tool for living the life you wa...
24 Okt 20221h 7min
#319 - Red Flags in Relationships
Red flags in relationships aren’t always easy to spot. Even when we do pick up on them, they can be easy to dismiss. If you’re a hopeful, optimistic, generous person, you’re probably pretty good at ma...
17 Okt 20221h 5min
#318 - Equality in Relationships
Over the past few decades, we’ve made some huge strides toward building equality in our relationships. It’s no longer rare for a woman to be her family’s primary breadwinner, or to see a dad perusing ...
10 Okt 20221h 10min
#317 - Dos and Don’ts of Step Parenting
When you become a step-parent, you’re walking into a tricky situation. You may have the warmest feelings for your step-kids and a heartfelt desire to be a positive figure in their lives, and still fin...
3 Okt 20221h 23min
#316 - The Apology Languages
What is your apology language? And, more importantly… what’s your partner’s? As an experienced marriage counselor and couples therapist, I know that apologizing is an essential skill for healthy re...
26 Sep 202247min
#315 - Military Relationships
On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re covering a topic that doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves: the unique challenges of maintaining a relationship when you or your partner are members of...
19 Sep 20221h 4min
#313 - What Makes a Good Life Partner?
When you’re crushing on somebody, you’re not dreaming about how supportive they’d be if your mother was in the hospital, or how adept they’ll be at receiving your feedback in the midst of a furious ar...
5 Sep 202259min
