

Relationship Advice
Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
Relationship Advice helps listeners uncover the stuck spots in their relationships by taking expert advice from three licensed professional counselors and boiling it down into digestible tips and tools. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren help people to see that the first step to connecting with somebody else is by connecting with you. They focus their show on understanding and navigating the cycles that couples face, how to practice individuation, and staying in an emotionally regulated state. Just them each week as they come with a jam packed agenda to help you thrive in your relationships.Looking for old episode from "Relatable"? Click here.
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Oct 13, 2022 • 41min
374: How To Navigate Infidelity And Cheating In Relationships
Cheating and infidelity can be extremely painful experiences for both an individual and a couple. Listen to today’s show to learn how to navigate these rough waters and move forward to get to a better place. In this episode with Shannon Brown, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The importance of hope and how to cultivate it to move through infidelity to a better place
Understanding some of the reasons for infidelity
Why you need to create something new after infidelity
Learning to be kind to yourself through the process of healing
How to forgive your partner and understanding the process
Navigating the question of whether you should stay in the relationship
Tools to stay connected in your relationship moving forward
And much more!
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Oct 7, 2022 • 39min
373: Two Therapists Walk Into A Bar
No punchline here. Just a great interview with two therapists who are also in a relationship together. Listen to today’s show for valuable tips to improve your relationship and for amazing personal insights into what it’s like when two relationship experts are in a relationship with one another. In this episode with John Kim and Vanessa Bennet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
John and Vanessa’s experience as two therapists in relationship with one another
How to deal with an ambivalent partner or move through ambivalence yourself
How to navigate different attachment styles in a relationship
What to do if you feel clingy in your relationship
Daily practices for a thriving relationship
And much more!
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Sep 28, 2022 • 39min
372: Keys For A Resilient Relationship
The path to creating a great relationship is not about creating a perfect relationship. Perfect relationships don’t exist. However, resilient relationships are attainable and perfectly imperfect! Listen to today’s show to learn some great practices for a resilient relationship. In this episode with Dr. Karen Skerrett, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
What exactly a resilient relationship looks like
The value of perspective when dealing with relationship conflict
The importance of noticing and paying attention to our partner
Cultivating an attitude of curiosity and how it will improve your relationship
The importance of anticipating challenges and using them as opportunities for growth with your partner.
And much more!
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Sep 22, 2022 • 39min
371: Dating After A Breakup Or Loss
It can be hard to know when and how to start dating after a breakup or death of a partner. Listen to today’s show to learn valuable tips for dating in the healthiest, most productive way possible after experiencing a loss. In this episode with Krista St-Germain, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to grieve a breakup or death of a partner and why the 5 stages of grief may not always go as you think
Debunking common myths around dating after a loss
The importance of allowing our emotions
How to know when to start dating again
Post-traumatic growth and its hopeful message
Why it’s ok to distract yourself from the pain of a loss by dating again
And much more!
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Sep 15, 2022 • 35min
370: Learn To Communicate Lovingly With Your Partner
Communication is a key component to any successful relationship. Whether you want to improve communication with your romantic partner, friends or family, this episode is for you. In this episode with Juliette Karaman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of staying curious to help communicate better What to do when you or your partner is triggered during communication Learn a super valuable and actionable communication exercise that will bring you closer to your partner immediately Words and phrases to avoid during communication Learning the importance of timing when you communicate And much more! Sponsors 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. 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

Sep 8, 2022 • 41min
369: Love Yourself More To Date Better
If you want to have more success in your dating life there are a lot of things you can do. One of the most important things to do is to work on your relationship with yourself. Listen to today’s show to learn how to date smarter, love yourself to attract the best partner that’s the right fit and much more! In this episode with Keyen Lage, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to listen to your body in order to make good dating decisions The importance of not settling in a relationship and connecting to your heart to make decisions How to make a good decision if you’re not sure if you should continue seeing a potential match The importance of understanding your programming when it comes to relationships and dating How to get clear on what you desire in a relationship And much more! Sponsors 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. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent 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

Aug 31, 2022 • 40min
368: How To Date Smart
Dating can be tiring and frustrating to the point that you may feel like giving up. Don't worry, there's hope! Today you're going to get actionable tips that will help you navigate your dating life and set you on a path to finding your ideal partner. In this episode with Stephanie Mintz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to set up your dating GPS for a foundation of dating success
Why it can be bad to jump into the physical too quickly while dating
Understanding and communicating if you want to date casually or for a long term partner
How to communicate productively and strategically in your dating life
What to do if you're being ghosted
The importance of understanding your red flags
Dating if you just got out of a relationship
And much more!
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Aug 25, 2022 • 40min
367: Personality Types And Your Relationship
Our personalities can clash with another person or they can gel. The manner in which we approach and navigate any relationship in our lives will depend on our personality and how it interacts with other personalities. The more we can understand personalities, the better we can relate! Listen to today's show to learn more about your personality and how it shows up in any kind of relationship. In this episode with Dr. Vicki Matthews, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The eastern philosophical approach to personality types Different personality types and how they interact with each other The key to getting along with almost anyone What to do if your personality clashes with your partners And much more! Sponsors 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

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Aug 17, 2022 • 48min
366: Daily Practices For A Thriving Relationship
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Relationships take work! Well, great, amazing, mind blowing relationships take work. If you want to improve your relationship and make it amazing, you'll need to take deliberate steps to make that happen. Listen to today's show to learn amazing actionable tips that you can implement in your relationship today! In this episode with Lair Torrent we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of being proactive in relationship improvement How to develop a relationship culture and direction Understanding our wounds and how they bring us together Daily practices to improve your relationship Creating a healthy space for our partners to heal The importance of understanding the narratives we tell about our partner And much more! Sponsors Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! 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

Aug 17, 2022 • 45min
365: Sex Talk
Biological sex differences have numerous and important implications for how we show up in relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about these differences and use this information to improve your relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How sex hormone levels influence communication and behavior The structural differences between male and female brains and why you should understand them How testosterone can hinder language abilities Navigating conflict with an understanding of male and female biological differences How men and women handle stress differently on a biological level Why women have better intuition And much more! Sponsors 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. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.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. 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