Relationship Advice

Self inquiry will help us better understand ourselves and improve all of the relationships in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to take on the journey of understanding ourselves better. In this episode with Dr. Tara Well, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Mirror meditation techniques to learn more about yourself How to deal with our inner critic Specific exercises and tools to deal with anxiety How to shift your focus to better navigate difficult emotions Processing criticism in your relationship and with yourself 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.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

Gratitude can improve all areas of your life including your relationships. It's easy to focus on the negative and much harder to be thankful for the life we have. It's the season of gratitude and there's no better time to start a gratitude practice than now. Listen to today's show to learn some valuable tips for creating more gratitude in your life. In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Benefits of self compassion and gratitude Tools and practices to implement more gratitude into your life today Teaching kids about gratitude Paying attention and creating appreciation for the stunning moments of our lives 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.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

Developing intimacy and passion in your relationship is an important way to feel more connected and fulfilled. Listen to today's show for a variety of amazing tips and practices specifically to bring more intimacy and passion into your relationship today!In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The myth of compromise in your relationship and how to create uncompromising intimacy Why withholding your desires is toxic for your relationship How to reignite the passion in your relationship Key tips for communicating with your partner about your desires How finding the erotic in the everyday will improve your 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/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.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

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. Our goal should not be to avoid conflict, but to navigate it in a healthy and respectable manner. Listen to today's show for a detailed overview about understanding conflict and how to navigate it better in your relationships. In this episode with Marlene Chism, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to recognize conflict in your relationship The importance of understanding your narrative around conflict in your relationship How to communicate in the most productive way during conflict The key understanding that our stories are the sources of our own suffering Important questions to ask yourself and your partner before, during and after conflict How to listen better during conflict and why listening is so important 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.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

It's only human to have negative emotions. Oftentimes these negative emotions can consume us and greatly affect our lives and relationships. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and tools to better deal with your negative emotions. In this episode with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How negative emotions will show up in your relationships Understanding that problems in our relationships start with us The importance of being kind to ourselves when dealing with negative emotions How to better deal with anger, jealousy and confusion The important practice of understanding that the only way to truly be happy is from within Tools for practicing self love and compassion And much more! SponsorsLumi Labs Microdose Gummies are infused with entry-level doses of THC, so you can feel just the right amount of good to feel healthier and perform better. To learn more and to get free shipping and 30% off your first order, go to microdose.com and use the code IDO.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

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! 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/IDOForia 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.Julie 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.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 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! 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.Lumi Labs Microdose Gummies are infused with entry-level doses of THC, so you can feel just the right amount of good to feel healthier and perform better. To learn more and to get free shipping and 30% off your first order, go to microdose.com and use the 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

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! 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

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! 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

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