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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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.
Mar 24, 2020 • 40min
088 How to Apologize for Real! (And Why It's So Hard)
Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to apologize? Have you ever apologized and had the other person tell you it was no good? Then today's show is for you! I'll answer all your questions and outline the 6 steps (backed by research) to a real apology! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2020 • 47min
087 What to Do if Your Partner Is Having a Midlife Crisis
Is your partner having a midlife crisis or are they just depressed? What can you do to really help them get out of their struggle and feel happy and sane? Today, I'll outline all you need to know and give you my top 4 tips for how to help your partner through a midlife crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2020 • 40min
086 Best Relationship Advice: 5 Quick Wins
My goal with this first episode in my Best Relationship Advice series is to give you tips for quick wins that you can use right now to see positive results in a short amount of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 3, 2020 • 40min
085 Make Your Long Distance Relationship Great
Long distance relationships can actually be happier than geographically close ones but you've got to have the right tools. In today's show I'll lay out my top 8 do's and don'ts of having a relationship that goes the Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
