Relationship Advice

Giving and receiving constructive feedback can be a tricky area to navigate in all of our relationships, especially romantic relationships. Understanding the tools to best give and receive feedback will help you live a happier and healthier life. Listen to today's show to learn more about constructive feedback and start applying these tools today!In this episode with Dr. Wyatt Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding when and how to give constructive feedback Tools to give constructive feedback  Specific exercises to implement in your relationship to create space for feedback How to navigate unsolicited advice in your relationship What to do if you're a problem solver and feel like you want to give unsolicited advice The importance of creating safety in your relationship and how to do it 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.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

There is a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding our personal relationship to sexuality and bringing that into our relationships. Understanding all of the things that influence how we think about sex can help us improve our sex lives and move through our relationships more positively. Listen to today's show to learn what makes good sex, what sex is worth having and what makes it better. In this episode with Catherine Roach, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What makes good sex?  Physical and emotional vulnerability around sex Understanding how the cultural scripts around sexuality may be influencing you Unpacking the shame you may have around sexuality and how to do it How to talk to your kids about sex to set them up for a healthy relationship with their sexuality Sex positivity and why that doesn't always mean more sex 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”.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.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.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

Not everyone is going to have the same exact set of values and beliefs as you. Navigating our romantic relationships, friendships and family relationships with those whose values may differ is an important skill for a happy and healthy life and a more peaceful world. Listen to today's show to learn these skills and start applying them today!In this episode with Dr. Samantha Stein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding what values are and how they impact us What to do when some values don't align with someone we are in relationship with The importance of active listening when discussing differing values and opinions Why values don't have to be all or nothing when it comes to alignment Understanding which values are non-negotiable for you Accepting differences with your family And much more! SponsorsLike 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.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

We all want to have better sex lives, but it's not always easy to make that happen. Understanding the research around desire, arousal and our biology can go a long way in helping us improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn some key tools and insights that will help you improve your sex life today!In this episode with Michael Sytsma, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The different types of desires that men and women exhibit and how understanding them will improve your sex life The difference between desire and arousal and key points about both areas How to bring the art of seduction into your relationship The importance of creating a healthy connection outside of the bedroom to improve your sex life Important questions to ask your partner about sex The number 1 turn on for women according to research Creating a vision for your sex life in your relationship Navigating pain issues during sex And much more! SponsorsLike 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.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

Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples in healthy relationships do not try to avoid conflict, they navigate conflict in productive and healthy ways instead. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when you or your partner are triggered, and how to navigate these situations in the best way possible. In this episode with Wendi Dumbroff, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The vulnerability cycle that can occur when one partner is triggered and how this can create a negative spiral of conflict How to become aware of the cycles of fights you may be having in your relationship and navigate these conflicts better The importance of understanding the why's of you and your partner's triggers Understanding that we can't help what we feel, but we can help what we do with those feelings Tools to listen and validate your partner's feelings and examine your own How wounds from our family of origin affect how we show up in our relationships And much more! SponsorsLike 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

Understanding who we are and what we want are some of the most important things we can do for ourselves in life. It's not always easy to understand these things either. Sometimes we think we know who we are and what we want, but we're not quite sure. This is our life's work and we can always use help along the way. Listen to today's show for some great tools to understand who you are and what you want in a relationship. In this episode with Andrea Dindinger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to acknowledge and determine what it is you want The importance of not judging ourselves harshly and how to break this pattern How to find the perfectly, imperfect partner for a relationship Valuing yourself when choosing a partner The importance of shifting your focus from yourself when dating Tools and exercises to help determine what it is that you want And much more! SponsorsLike 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

Are you a people pleaser? It's not the worst thing in the world to identify as one, however, you may be sacrificing your own happiness in the name of keeping everyone around you happy. You may also grow resentful and have a lot of anxiety around keeping those around you happy. Listen to today's show to learn how to create boundaries, communicate your needs and live a more fulfilling life. In this episode with Tonya Lester, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Traits that may indicate you're a people pleaser and need to create better boundaries for yourself Learning how to engage in healthy conflict instead of always saying yes or bending over backwards to assist others The importance of not talking ourselves out of our feelings How to understand and communicate your expectations in relationships The importance and tools for identifying our needs and communicating them in relationships And much more! SponsorsBetterHelp: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, 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.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

Love is a big idea to try to understand. What is love? How does everything around us affect how we view and experience love? What we think is love may not actually be love, but a misconstrued idea of it based on a huge number of factors. All this is to say that love can be complicated! Listen to today's show for a fun and insightful conversation about what love is and how to think about it for yourself. We all need more love in our lives and this show will help you find it. In this episode with Humble The Poet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How what we think love is may not actually be love and why this is the case Why we tend to pick what's familiar rather than what's good for us What love actually is and how to think about it Understanding love and how you experience it in relationships How to unlearn the misconstrued ideas about love we may be holding on to Loving yourself more and tips to do so And much more! Don't forget to order the book! HOW TO BE LOVE(d): Simple Truths For Going Easier On Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way To A Better LifeSponsorsDipsea 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.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.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: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, 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

Money can create a lot of stress in a relationship. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate money and finances in your relationship from one of the world leaders in personal finance advice. In this episode with Ramit Sethi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get on the same page with your partner around your finances Understanding you and your partner's money psychology and building your version of a 'rich life' together The importance of proactively talking with your partner about money and how to do it The value of planning fun things to do together with your money while creating your relationship bucket list Understanding your money lens and how valuable this can be when tackling money issues And much more! SponsorsLike 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.Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice.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

Knowing what we want and what is good for us in a relationship is not always easy. In today's episode we break down many relationship myths and work to get to the bottom of what you should be looking for both when seeking a partner or if you're currently in a relationship. Buckle up, there's a ton of great insight in today's show!In this episode with Jillian Turecki, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Examining our history and learning what it is we should be looking for in a relationship What to think about if you're constantly entering relationships that are not good for you The importance of asking for what you want in relationships Unpacking the myth that a relationship will save you How to think about commitment during early stages of dating 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.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/IDOJulie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today.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