Relationship Advice

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Jul 12, 2023 • 39min

413: Unpacking Trauma

In this podcast, they discuss how trauma manifests differently in each individual, uncovering trauma in the past, the link between trauma and digestion, holistic approaches to healing trauma, exploring the connection between food cravings and emotional trauma, and promoting resources for strengthening relationships.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 42min

412: How Group Therapy Can Improve Your Relationship

Group therapy and community can be a unique and powerful way to improve your relationship and feel supported, especially if your partner is neuro-diverse. Listen to today's show to learn more about group therapy and the value of community for your mental health.In this episode with Lisa Anzaldua we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What group therapy entails and how it's beneficial Navigating the difficulties of being in a relationship with a neuro-diverse partner The importance of validation, feeling seen and how to obtain it How to cultivate empathic resonance  The importance of reclaiming the self in relationships And much more! SponsorsBetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play.VIIA Hemp believes in the medicinal value found within the cannabis plant, that's why they are focused on making products that people actually feel. From energized to relaxed and blissed, VIIA Hemp has just what you are looking for.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2023 • 38min

411: Ignite Your Sex Life

Clear communication around sex and a deeper understanding of our partner and our own desires can help us lead healthier and happier sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn the 5 sex languages and how to use them to ignite your sex life!In this episode with Dr. Doug Weiss we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do when your sexuality has been damaged through past relationships, conditioning or trauma The discipline needed to increase intimacy in your relationship How to nurture your partner to connect more effectively in the bedroom How to directly ask for sex Using better language to upgrade your sex life The 5 sex languages and how to use them for yourself and your partner And much more! SponsorsForia is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido.BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2023 • 35min

410: Fairness In Relationships

Do you feel like you're carrying an unfair load in your relationship? The truth is, no relationship will be perfectly split with household responsibilities, carpooling the kids, taking care of the bills and any other number of responsibilities. However, it is important that both partners feel the relationship is fair. Listen to today's episode to learn what fairness looks like in a healthy relationship and how to make your relationship more balanced if it is not currently. In this episode with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How fair can you really make a relationship? The steps to take if you feel your partner is not carrying a fair load in the relationship Specific communication tools to productively create more fair relationships The importance of recognizing how our parents modeled relationships and it's impact on us How to navigate the shame spiral and not feeling good enough And much more! SponsorsHatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2023 • 42min

409: This Is How To Create A More Fulfilling Relationship

Relationships can be complicated and hard to navigate. Of course you're here listening because you want to uncomplicate things and relate better! This episode is full of insight and wisdom from Sulonda Smith who has a beautiful way of communicating exactly what we can do to relate better and live a more fulfilling life. Listen to today's show for actionable tools and tips to start improving yourself and your relationships today. In this episode with Sulonda Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our automated responses can complicate our relationships Getting clear on what a relationship should look like How to understand and embody the idea that it's ok to not have everything figured out How to observe yourself and your actions for the best outcomes in your relationship Recognizing your levels of need for validation in a relationship and how to heal these needs And much more! SponsorsPaired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDOBetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 7, 2023 • 37min

408: Why We Stay In Toxic Relationships

Are you in a relationship that does not feel good to you? Perhaps you're currently in a toxic relationship or you've been in one before? It can feel like you're stuck while you're in it or you may feel you're repeating the same pattern with unhealthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn why we enter, stay and repeat toxic relationships and the key tools to break the patterns and enter into more healthy, happy relationships. In this episode with Kierstyn Franklin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How your subconscious may be attracting you to negativity and how to break this pattern Trauma bonding and addiction to the highs and lows of a unhealthy relationship Why we sometimes get stuck in the shame of a toxic relationship How to develop more self awareness and turn inward to break unhealthy patterns Recognizing the signs of abuse, gaslighting and other unhealthy relationship traits Addressing a toxic partner and how to recognize when to leave And much more! SponsorsBetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play.BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 31, 2023 • 37min

407: How To Create Healthy Patterns In LGBT Relationships

Listen to Dani and Keely, LGBT relationship experts, as they provide unique perspective and advice on navigating LGBT relationships. Topics include dealing with rejection, struggling to be vulnerable, coming out as an adult, and the importance of community. Learn strategies to create healthy patterns and improve communication in relationships.
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May 24, 2023 • 57min

406: Too Much Drama In Your Life?

We all have been there with a romantic partner, family member or friend who always has something dramatic going on in their lives. Perhaps it may even be you who is addicted to drama. There are important patterns to recognize and correct if you or someone you know is addicted to drama. Don't let the drama of others, or within yourself, continue to decrease your happiness and well being. Listen to today's show for key tools and tips for dealing with drama in your life.In this episode with Dr. Scott Lyons we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What is drama, how to recognize it and the important differences between a drama reflex and a drama occurrence How those who engage in drama are disconnected from themselves How drama helps reinforce one's identity as a victim and how to break this pattern Why some individuals create drama to feel alive and connected How to relate with someone who is addicted to drama Interrupting the drama pattern for a happier, healthier life And much more! SponsorsSpark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 17, 2023 • 43min

405: Inspiration To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Life in India as a woman is much different than in the western world. Arranged marriages and a deeply patriarchal society are just two of the pressures that can make life difficult for an Indian woman. Add a toxic, abusive arranged marriage with kids involved to these cultural pressures and one could feel quite hopeless. This is exactly what Kanchan Moudgil had to go through and was able to come out the other side happy, healthy and with a positive outlook on life. Listen to today's show to hear Kanchan's inspirational story along with specific, actionable advice for what to do if you're in a toxic or abusive relationship. In this episode with Kanchan Moudgil we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What it's like to grow up in India with arranged marriages and a strong patriarchal hierarchy How to get out of a victim mentality How those who are in toxic relationships can justify an abusive situation and how to change the narrative Visualization as a tool to help exit a toxic relationship Developing the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship And much more! SponsorsPaired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDOBetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 10, 2023 • 35min

404: Juggling Love And Parenthood: Your Dynamics, Scheduling And More!

Relationships take work, especially when you have kids, work and life to balance! Venice and Vernon have a unique perspective to share as they are both professional therapists and parents with a passion for keeping their marriage strong while helping others in their relationships as well. Listen to today's show for their personal story and amazing, actionable tips to help you navigate your relationship better.In this episode with Vernon and Venice Moore we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to balance a busy schedule with kids and your relationship Actionable tips to help prioritize your relationship when you're busy Balancing work life and your relationship Creating healthy boundaries in your relationship How to think about your identity as a partner, parent and individual And much more! SponsorsHatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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