Relationships Made Easy
Dr. Abby Medcalf
The research says the key to a happy life is happy relationships. But how exactly do you make your relationships better? That’s what this show is all about. I’m Dr. Abby Medcalf, psychologist, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and (according to my kids) the bossy Jewish mom you didn’t know you needed. With decades of experience and millions of listeners in over 180 countries, I give you the no-fluff, research-backed strategies to make all your relationships better: with your partner, your family, your friends, and (most importantly) yourself. Every week on the Relationships Made Easy podcast, I mix straight talk, humor, and science to help you communicate effectively, set healthy boundaries, and stop second-guessing yourself. Because great relationships aren’t built in a day. Great relationships are built daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 7, 2020 • 34min
098 How Do You Build a Healthy Relationship?
How do you build a healthy relationship? It's all about your mindset. In today's "Ask Dr. Abby" segment, I'm going to answer this question and give you my three best tips for creating a mindset that'll set up the happiest of relationships! Check out the detailed shownotes here: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-do-you-build-a-healthy-relationship/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2020 • 42min
097 How to Identify Your Relationship Blindspots
If you look up blind spot in the dictionary it says, “An area in which your view is obstructed.” The problem with blind spots in our relationships is that they stop us from exhibiting a healthy perspective. Our judgment and awareness become skewed so we don’t make the healthiest decisions or have the best reactions to situations and people. Today you’re going to learn all about what creates these blind spots and, of course, my top tips for how to “see” again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2020 • 35min
096 My Partner Won't Listen to Me!
Tired of saying the same thing to your partner over and over? Does it feel like your partner isn't listening to you? Today I'm going to talk about what's driving all this misunderstanding: it's the power struggle that's happening that you're not even aware of! For more detail on this topic, head over to my full shownotes here: https://abbymedcalf.com/my-partner-wont-listen-to-me-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2020 • 40min
095 My Partner Is Driving Me Crazy in Quarantine!
If you’re a human being and living with your partner, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve come close to killing them a few times since March. In fact, the things that used to only slightly annoy you might now feel at such epic proportions that divorce might seem like a good option. Don't despair! In today's podcast I'm explaining why it's so hard right now and giving you some tips on how to deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2020 • 36min
094 What to Do if You're Being Treated Unfairly
Have you got a coworker who undermines you, but your boss doesn’t see it and thinks your coworker is the bees knees? Or maybe you’ve got a sibling who cuts you down and “teases” you and, when you’ve confronted them, they say you’re too sensitive and can’t take a joke. Today I’m doing an “Ask Dr. Abby” broadcast where we go deep into what to do when you’re being treated unfairly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2020 • 42min
093 How Emotional Labor is Killing Your Relationship and What to Do About It
“Emotional labor” refers to all the pieces we need to think about in running a family, such as making meals, cleaning, shopping, childcare, and overall love and support. In today’s episode I explain how emotional labor is hurting your relationship and what to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020 • 43min
092 How to Say "No" and Stick to It
"Are you feeling resentful or exhausted? Is there a fair amount of passive aggressive behavior between you and your partner (or between you and anyone else)? Then you might not be saying “no” enough. Today I’m going to teach you: Why it’s so hard to say "no" Why women have a harder time saying "no" than men My top 5 tips for getting great at saying "no" I’ve got a little giveaway today to help you say "no" more easily, so stick around! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2020 • 33min
091 How to Stay Sane When the World is Going Crazy
Tune in today to learn about the two main things you have to do if you want to stay sane while the world is going crazy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2020 • 47min
090 Best Relationship Advice: 5 Key Philosophies
This is round two in my “Best Relationship Advice” series. Today, I’m going to teach you the five best philosophies or mindsets to have. These are the tried-and-true ways of thinking that have helped my clients move from disconnected, resentful and frustrated with their partner to emotionally close, at ease and happy with their main person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2020 • 31min
089 How to Deal with People Who Get on Your Last Nerve
Do you have that person who's just bugging the you-know-what out of you? Well, be bothered no more! Today I’m coming at you with my top 5 tips for dealing with those people who get under your skin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
