

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 27, 2021 • 30min
324: Actionable Tips To Improve Your Relationship Today!
There are many things to think about when we want to improve our relationship. Sometimes so many that it can feel overwhelming! Listen to today's show to learn some fast and easy tips you can do to improve right away!In this episode with Dr. Spann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to pivot into connection with your partner
Why you should not say, " I love you", to your partner today
How to shift your relationship into positivity
Fast and easy tip to improve your communication
How to instantly start listening better to your partner
Special message from Dr. Spann to the LGBTQ community
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/324Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsLike A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout.TruNiagen: Add more vitality to your life today with TruNiagen. New customers can save ten percent on their first purchase by visiting TruNiagen.com/ido!Nutraol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code IDO to save $15 your first month’s subscriptionSpark 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

Oct 20, 2021 • 41min
323: Conflict Resolution, Blending Families, Marriage Retreats And More!
How do you blend a family of seven, and still maintain a healthy marriage? Dr. Jamison is doing just that, and wants to share her insights with the world. Listen to today's show to learn valuable lessons from Dr. Jamison and much more!In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include
Learn valuable tips for blending a family
The importance of creating a habit of paying attention to your partner
How to create more empathy in a relationship
The importance of asking ourselves if we want to be right, or do we want to be effective?
A new way to look at fight, flight or freeze
Understanding how we communicated growing up affects us now
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/323Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsBetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.ZocDoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Read reviews from verified patients and book an appointment with a nearby, in-network doctor. Visit Zocdoc.com/IDO and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.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

Oct 13, 2021 • 49min
322: Come Here To Me
This is Fig's third time on the show, and it's his first time joining with his wonderful wife, Teale! Today we talk about what it's like to be married to a therapist and their experiences in couples counseling together. We discuss their new podcast, Come Here to Me, where they openly discuss their therapy sessions from the perspective of a husband and wife team who are both professional therapists themselves!In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The importance of managing expectations in a relationship
How present moment processing can help you resolve conflict better
Understanding that it takes two people to co-create a relationship issue
How to prevent the same cycles of disconnect and conflict
Why you need to stop trying to determine who hurt who first
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/322Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsHeadspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.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 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR 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

Oct 6, 2021 • 42min
321: Prioritize Yourself To Improve Your Relationship
Prioritizing yourself and improving your self confidence will help you improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn things you can be doing with yourself to help create a better relationship today!In this episode with Dr. Sheva Assar, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Understanding the difference between prioritizing yourself and selfishness
How to identify your values and share them with your partner
Identifying underlying needs and conflict resolution with your partner
How to improve your self talk and self confidence
Practices for self compassion
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/321Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsBetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. save 20% on your first purchase by visiting NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout.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/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

Sep 29, 2021 • 38min
320: The Influence Of Color On Your Life And Relationships
The colors and layouts of your living spaces can have a profound effect on your personal emotional state and on your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how color and design influences your life and how to use it to improve your world!In this episode with Mehnaz Khan, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The effect light and dark colors can have on your mood
The best colors to paint your bedroom walls
How to organize your bedroom for the most comfort and intimacy
Why it's not a good idea to have reflective surfaces in your bedroom
How to orient your bedroom and home office spaces
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/320Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsLike A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout.TruNiagen: Add more vitality to your life today with TruNiagen. New customers can save ten percent on their first purchase by visiting TruNiagen.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 22, 2021 • 38min
319: Get On The Same Page With Your Finances
Money is one of the top things that couples fight about in their relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to get on the same page with your partner about finances, and learn the practical steps needed to create a bright financial future. In this episode with Amy Scott, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The importance of listening to your partner's feelings around finances without judgement
Questions to ask your partner and yourself about money and your relationship to it
Three practical steps to get on the right track with your partner and your finances
How to plan, save and spend your money as a couple
How to navigate disagreements surrounding your finances
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/319Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsForia 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/idoBetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. 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 15, 2021 • 37min
318: Self Love To Improve Your Relationship
Improving your relationship often starts with improving yourself. Working on our self love, body love and self acceptance will have many positive benefits not only for yourself but for your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to treat yourself better!In this episode with Tanja Shaw, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to simply allow ourselves to be good enough
The important distinction between self acceptance and complacency
How to change negative self talk
How to lose weight and love yourself as you are
The magic of striving joyfully toward a goal
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/318Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsDipsea 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.ReadySlim: Say “hello” to a better, brighter you! For a limited time you can save 25% on your first order of ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit plus get a FREE collapsible water bottle! Visit ReadySlim.com/IDO and use code IDO at chckout. 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, 2021 • 46min
317: How To Have A Peaceful Divorce or Separation
Unfortunately, relationships sometimes end in separation and divorce. They don't always have fairytale endings and that's OK. The important thing is to try your best, to continue to grow and to love yourself and your partners. In today's episode we share some personal news, as well as dive into the details of how to separate or divorce in the best, most loving way possible.In this episode with Lissy Abrahams, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to detangle your lives through a separation or divorce
The importance of integrity and respect during the divorce process
How to communicate productively with your ex
Understanding your ego and its role in your decision to separate or divorce
Important questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about separation or divorce
How to co-parent in the best way possible
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/317Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsForia 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/idoBetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. 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 20% 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

Sep 1, 2021 • 36min
316: How To Deal With Anxiety And Perfectionism
We are complicated creatures with all kinds of feelings and neurosis. Anxiety and perfectionism are two areas that affect many individuals personally and in their relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand anxiety and perfectionism in order to improve yourself and your relationship. In this episode with Dr. Ellen Hendricksen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to identify signs of anxiety and perfectionism
The three root causes of perfectionism
How to navigate perfectionist tendencies and grow to a more positive place of self love
The importance of putting action first when trying to make changes in your life
Understanding that our relationships are an experiment and the value in taking this approach
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/316Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsHeadspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. More than 15000 5 Star Reviews. Save 20% on your first purchase! Go to NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout.Manly Bands: Say no to boring, traditional and overpriced wedding bands. To order his Manly Band and get 21% off, plus a free silicone ring, go to manlybands.com/ido. Manly Bands—the best damn rings period.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 26, 2021 • 32min
315: The Impact Of Family Dynamics On Relationships
Most of our issues in relationships come from patterns we've learned from our family. If we can better understand these patterns, and where they came from, we can begin to heal ourselves and relate better to others. Listen to today's show to learn how to do this!In this episode with Tracy McMillan, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How issues in our current relationships can come from our childhood
How to identify the major pain points that you need to work on in your individual development
Attachment theory and why it's important to understand you and your partner's attachment styles
The importance of self regulating under uncertainty
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/315Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples ChallengeDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love TribeSponsorsBetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. 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/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