

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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Feb 11, 2022 • 49min
339: Surviving Your Breakup
Breakups are hard! So hard in fact, it can be as emotionally challenging as dealing with the death of a loved one. You are not alone in your feelings. It's a part of the human experience and today's show will help you process and deal with your break up in the most productive and compassionate way possible. Enjoy today's show and remember that in the end, you will survive this and come out the other side in a better place. In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Why breakups can feel so painful and how to honor the pain
Understanding the different stages of processing a breakup
What to do when you're desperate for answers about your break up
How to work toward acceptance and forgiveness surrounding the break up
The importance of getting to a place of anger at being angry in order to move forward
Learn how to be patient and forgive yourself
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/339Sign 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 TribeSponsorsFabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido.Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off.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/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

Feb 2, 2022 • 46min
338: Techniques to Improve Your Sex Life And Connection
Creating and sustaining sexual connection can be a difficult task in our relationships. It can take deliberate, conscious work to reestablish a spark of connection. Don't wait for it to happen on it's own because it won't! Listen to today's show to learn how to crate more sexual intimacy and connection in your relationship. In this episode with Katherine Hertlein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to use the sensate focus guided process to understand your partner's, and your own sexuality better
Learn how to communicate your sexual desires and needs
How to understand what it is you desire sexually
Why it's important to avoid sexual activity when starting the sensate focus process
The two things that many intimacy issues in relationships come down to
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/338Sign 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.Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/RadviceIf 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

Jan 27, 2022 • 37min
337: Couples Massage
Touch is an integral part of relationships that can sometimes get overlooked. Massage is a great way to connect with your partner and take your relationship to another level of intimacy. Plus they feel great! Listen to today's show to learn more about how to perform couples massage and the many amazing benefits it can have. In this episode with Denis Merkas we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How massage helps build intimacy and trust
Why you can't be angry at your partner while getting a massage from them
How we self sabotage our own needs and how to prevent this
Easy techniques that will help you massage your partner like a pro
Step-by-step guide to planning your first couples massage session
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/337Sign 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/idoDipsea 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.If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2022 • 35min
334: Dating and Relationships in 2022
Dating and relationships can be hard during the best of times. The last couple of years have hardly been the best of times for many people around the world. Listen to today's show to see where we've been and where we're heading in 2022. In this episode with Damona Hoffman we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How online dating is changing and how to do it better
The importance of understanding the dating process for yourself to get the results you want
How to create a better online dating profile
The importance of sourcing and screening in your dating process
The value in learning to date empathetically
Dating trends and predictions based on data
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/334Sign 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.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.LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire 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

Jan 19, 2022 • 43min
336: Release Your Shame, Explore Your Sexuality
Yuval grew up in a fundamentalist orthodox community where sexuality was not only repressed, but largely viewed as sinful in most contexts. Yuval was able to leave this community and begin a deep exploration of his own sexuality and eventually learn enough to teach others. Listen to today's show to be inspired by his story and learn tools to explore your sexuality. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Learn how Yuval left the orthodox jewish community and overcame the shame around sexuality it created
How to explore your sexuality and deal with shame around sexuality
Bondage art and what it does for individuals
How to create more eroticism in your relationship
How to talk to your partner about exploring sexuality individually and together
The steps to get into bondage
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: http://idopodcast.com/336Sign 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 TribeSponsors 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. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022 • 40min
335: Is Your Phone Killing Your Relationship?
Modern tech has given us a lot of great things that can positively impact our lives. However, using technology in a mindful way is more important than ever. Listen to today's show to learn how to use technology to improve your relationship and not kill it.In this episode with Dr. Michelle Drouin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Why the world is experiencing an intimacy famine according to Dr. Drouin
How to create more intimacy in your life
How to stop responding to our phone's demands
The importance of creating sexual sponteniety with your partner and how to do it
Using your phone to create more connection, not less
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/335Sign 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/idoFeeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/RadviceFabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido.Nutrafol: 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

Dec 29, 2021 • 42min
333: How To Stay In Love
Understanding our biology can help us stay connected to our partners. Most of our shows focus on the psychology of connection and problem solving in relationships. However, understanding our evolutionary traits of connection and biological developments can have equal value to improving relationships. Listen to Dr. Fisher's biological approach to improving relationships to learn new and valuable tools. Enjoy this extremely helpful show!In this episode with Dr. Helen Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Why we fall in love with one person versus another
Understanding that childhood experiences create who we are but not completely
What to do if you and your partner hit an impasse that does not involve talking about it
Understanding who your partner really is
The major factors shown in individuals who are in love in a long term relationship
The importance of recognizing your negativity bias
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/332Sign 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.Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code 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/idoSwell is an asynchronous, voice-based social platform where you can have and host conversations with people all over the world on your own time. And now, you can download the Swell app for FREE on the app store or play store, or by visiting swell.life/podcast!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

Dec 24, 2021 • 36min
332: Creating the Love You Want
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationship is to begin to understand and practice this one idea. This is the idea that creating the love you want starts from within and does not depend on your current or future partner. Listen to today's show to learn how to create the love you want.In this episode with Dr. Ronald Mann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The importance of cultivating introspection and awareness
Why you need to stop looking outside of yourself for love
Using meditation to improve your relationship
What to do if your partner is not willing to make positive changes and grow
The importance of selflessness in your relationship
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/332Sign 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 TribeSponsorsQuip: Good health starts with good habits. Quip makes it easy, by delivering all the oral care essentials you need to care for your mouth. Go to GETQUIP.com/IDO, and you’ll get your first refill FREE.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.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.LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire 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

Dec 21, 2021 • 43min
331: Making Your Crazy Work For You
Do you ever feel like you're going crazy? Many of us have dysfunctional self-relationships that can create personal and relational issues, making us feel a bit crazy. Listen to today's show to better understand your "crazy" and how to make it work for you. In this episode with Dr. Mark Borg, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How we sometimes create negative relationships with ourselves and how to remedy this
Where dysfunctional relationships with ourselves can originate
The performer identity to earn love and the key insights this can provide for improving your relationship
Why we are sometimes driven in our relationships by the need to be seen as good
How to have compassionate empathy toward ourselves
Diving into your past to create powerful healing
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/331Sign 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.Green Chef: The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Visit GreenChef.com/ido10 and use the code ido10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping!Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo 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

Dec 16, 2021 • 37min
330: Teamwork and Having Your Partner's Back
Sheila believes that today's topic is the most important feeling you and your partner need to consistently have in the relationship. Do you feel like you and your partner have each other's backs? Listen to today's show to learn how to work like a team and improve this critical relationship component. In this episode with Sheila Robinson, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:What to do if you feel like your partner doesn't have your back
How to talk to your partner to start to heal and create more of a team dynamic
The importance of being clear on what is your personal stuff to work on and what is your partner's, separate from the relationship
The power of intentionality to improve your relationship
How to not overprocess every little thing in your relationship
The key signs of a healthy relationship
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/330Sign 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.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.Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code 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


