Relationship Advice

Denial is a condition all of us may find ourselves in at some point. Whether it's denial about a failing relationship, that our partner can change a bad habit or a job that's not right for us. There are a vast number of ways that denial can show up in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to recognize that you're in denial and the tools to work through it and develop the courage to change. In this episode with Dr. Jane Greer we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How denial can show up in your relationships Recognizing if you're in a relationship that is going nowhere Understanding how wishing and hoping is not serving you Using the process of emotional math to understand what you might be in denial about and how to work through it The importance of working toward acceptance in your relationship When you or someone you love is in denial about a toxic relationship And much more! SponsorsBetterHelp 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

We all want to feel understood and loved by our partners. However, poor communication can leave us or our partner feeling misunderstood and lonely in our relationship. Listen to today's episode for practical tips to improve your communication for better understanding and more love!In this episode with Madhur-Nain Webster we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The number one communication issue and how to fix it What to do when you don't feel seen by your partner The antidote to defensiveness in your relationship Why we fall in love with our unfinished pain from childhood How to make up after conflict in your relationship And much more! SponsorsApostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.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

Most of us may not be getting the rest we need to live our lives to the fullest and keep our relationships healthy. Sleep is not necessarily the first thing someone will think about when wanting to improve their relationship. However, if you're not getting proper sleep, it will be difficult to work on other aspects of your life and your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about simple tools you can use to improve your sleep quality and improve your relationship. In this episode with Terry Cralle we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Creating a bedtime routine to improve your sleep The surprising negative effects of poor sleep quality Why it's ok to go to bed mad at your partner Why the best way to say, " I love you", is to get better sleep What to do if you and your partner have different sleeping preferences 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.Paired 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/IDOPretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order.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

Our lives are filled with big decisions and we don't always give them the proper care and process they require. Whether or not we should move in with someone, get married or buy a house are decisions most of us will face at one point or another. Listen to today's show to learn an amazing process to make better decisions about the big things in life. In this episode with Myra Strober we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn a step-by-step process to making more thoughtful decisions Confronting decisions when your head and your heart are in conflict How to avoid making mistakes during the biggest decisions of your life Anticipating the consequences of your decisions and how that can inform your actions Understanding how our desires can negatively influence our decisions How fear factors into our decision making process And much more! SponsorsDipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO.Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits.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

There is a lot of stigma and cultural norms that we don't really question around divorce. What if it didn't have to be nasty and terrible when you break up or divorce your partner? Unfortunately, relationships and marriages do end, and we're not always great at navigating these circumstances with kindness and grace. Listen to today's show for some amazing tools and insights for creating a divorce or breakup that you can be proud of. In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Vickberg we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get over the myth that your ex is the enemy and why antagonism won't serve you Navigating a divorce with kids and considering the option that you could still live with your ex! How to decide with your partner how to create a healthy divorce What to do when one partner does not want to end the marriage The huge benefits of creating a healthy divorce Navigating feelings around your ex dating again 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

Do you identify as a highly sensitive person? Perhaps your partner does? All of us have different levels of sensitivity that we have to deal with when navigating relationships and life. Listen to today's show to better understand your sensitivities or your partner's in order to live a happier and healthier life. In this episode with Andre Sólo we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Defining sensitivity and the sensitivity scale How to navigate high sensitivity, and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of highly sensitive individuals How to navigate conflict for highly sensitive individuals Embracing your sensitivity Who highly sensitive people should be in relationships with How we view sensitivity in individuals 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.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.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

Dating can feel challenging, tiring and even hopeless. However, it's important to know that you're not alone and that it doesn't have to be so hard. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate dating, keep your heart open and find peace with yourself. In this episode with Christiana Cioffi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to navigate the challenges of dating as you age Learning to become happy with yourself in order to find happiness when dating How to approach sexuality after not dating for a while How to live a healthier life as a single person Becoming comfortable with who you are How to deal with feelings that you may not 'have it' anymore And much more! SponsorsBetterHelp 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.Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO.Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits.Paired 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/IDOSpark 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

Breaking up is almost never easy and the emotional toll after the breakup can be quite exhausting. Listen to today's episode for amazing tools to help you navigate through a breakup and get over your ex. In this episode with Dr. Cortney Warren, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Tips for cutting contact with your ex The importance of retelling your break up story and how to do it What to do if you're struggling to move on Unpacking the myth that time will heal your wounds What to do if you're struggling with obsessive thinking about your ex and the former relationship Dating after a breakup And much more! SponsorsDipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Pretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order.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

This conversation is a comprehensive look at three very important elements of a healthy relationship. We haven't talked much about commitment on this show and the first half of the conversation is dedicated to this critical topic. Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable advice to start applying to your relationship today!In this episode with Matthew Hoffman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Different kinds of commitment and how to show more commitment in your relationship Fears around commitment and how to talk about them with your partner The key ways to show appreciation and gratitude in your relationship How to communicate with intentionality  Important questions to ask your partner that will help you connect with them Understanding what is underlying conflict in your relationship The importance of fighting fair and creating understanding during conflict And much more! SponsorsCozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits.Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code 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

No one wants to feel like the best sex they've ever had with their partner is behind them. However, many people will feel like the sex they had early in their relationship was way better than it is down the road. Listen to today's show to learn why that doesn't have to be the case and the tools and practices to create the best sex of your relationship right now!In this episode with Eleni Economides, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the best sex of our relationship is often at the beginning and how to switch that pattern The importance of looking at ourselves first to start addressing the problem Why we stop trying to seduce our partner as the relationship goes on and how this affects our sex lives Deconstructing the myth that “if I have to try to have better sex, then something is not right” The importance of taking the first step to start improving your relationship and how to get over that fear And much more! SponsorsCozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”.Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout.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.Foria 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.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