Marriage Therapy Radio
Cloud10
Look... every couple struggles. You fight too much; you're bored; sex is either okay (or rare); maybe you're even considering divorce. OR... maybe your marriage is actually pretty good, but you want to go deeper. In this podcast, straight-talking marriage therapist Zach Brittle tackle the most common complaints virtually every marriage experience. Along the way, they reveal the science behind strong relationships and talk about what's really going on for couples. Topics include conflict, communication, compatibility, money, sex, in-laws, infidelity, time-management, future dreams, and more. If you want relief? A deeper connection? A new way forward...? Then you've got to find out what's REALLY going on in your marriage. That's what this podcast is about. You can learn more about Zach, and his alternatives to traditional therapy at marriagetherapyradio.com.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 39min
Ep 201 February is the new January
Zach shows off his singing voice. Laura is relinquishing control as she plans a family getaway. They go on to discuss a number of ways to reframe your approach and reaction to your partner for greater intimacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2022 • 36min
Ep 200 Polyvagal Theory & Getting to 200
Laura is hoping to learn to swim this year. Zach brings back his dad jokes. Laura brings the topic of Polyvaga Theory as a way to identify how we feel in a moment, giving us another tool to improve the way we relate to our partner. Help us celebrate 200 episodes by giving us a rating and review on your podcasting app of choice. Also, please share us with a friend to spread the love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022 • 50min
Ep 199 Reconnecting with Steve & Lisa Call
Zach and Laura connect with Zach's first clinical supervisor and his wife, Steve & Lisa Call. They discuss the Call's unique approach to inviting couples into a reconnected intimacy through the means of their individual stories. You can learn more about the Calls and their work at https://www.thereconnectinstitute.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2022 • 36min
Ep 198 Consent
Zach's hair is apparently looking good. Laura shows her lack of knowledge of the Marvel Universe. Zach is getting into meditation. They both share some insights they have recently received from clients. They go on to discuss consent, but probably not in the way you are thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2022 • 37min
Ep 197 New Year's Values and Practices
Laura had a hard Christmas. Zach is leaning into virtual reality. They discuss the fun new games they have been playing lately. Zach shares how dying repeatedly in his new VR game has taught him some valuable tools for how to engage in conflict and relational failure. He and Laura then share some New Year practices and values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2021 • 38min
Ep 196 Asexuality with Anthony Bogaert
In this final episode of 2021 Laura interviews leading researcher in asexuality Anthony Bogaert, Ph.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2021 • 42min
Ep 195 5ish Ways to Ruin Your Holidays
Laura has been looking back at what a good last few months she has had. Zach has whittled down his social media list to two. They discuss 5ish ways you can ruin your holidays. There are some great cautionary tales as well as some insight into how to prepare and be proactive in your relationship around the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2021 • 43min
Ep 194 Marriage and Parenting with Stephen James
Laura is out with a migraine so Zach flies solo to interview his long-time friend Stephen James. Stephen shares some great nuggets of wisdom on both marriage and parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 8, 2021 • 42min
Ep 193 Attribution
Both back from separate trips to Disneyland, Laura is getting ready for her 75 Hard challenge. Zach is pacing it with a 45 Medium. They discuss the transformative power we all possess to reframe our conversations by attributing positive motivations to our partner's words and actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2021 • 31min
Ep 192 Age and Power Differences
Prompted from Taylor Swift's latest single (and Laura's love for Jake Gyllenhaal), Zach brings the topic of age differences in romantic relationships. It leads to a great conversation about power and influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
