

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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Dec 1, 2021 • 45min
329: The Importance Of Presence And Showing Up In Your Relationship
We hear a lot about the importance of presence in our lives, but what does it really mean? What does it do for a relationship when you're fully present and fully showing up? Listen to today's show to learn the amazing things it can do for your relationship and how to do it better! In this episode with Dr. Jeanne Michele, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The power of presence to open your heart
How interpersonal neurobiology can connect your entire being with your partner
Developing a new way of showing up in your relationship to better connect
The importance of commitment in a relationship instead of just 'trying'
How to bring your whole self into the relationship and take the lead
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/329Sign 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.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.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.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

Nov 27, 2021 • 47min
328: Understanding Attachment Styles Will Change Your Relationship
This was a favorite conversation as it really hits home with me personally. Understanding both our own and our partners attachment styles can go a long way in helping you resolve conflict and improve your relationships. Listen to today's show to learn some life changing insights!In this episode with Julie Menanno, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to emotionally support your partner based on attachment theory
The anxious avoidant dynamic and the importance of understanding it
How our attachment styles are developed during childhood and how they show up in relationships as adults
The value of responding to your partner with curiosity
How to create emotional safety in your relationship
How to communicate outside of a negative cycle
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/328Sign 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 TribeSponsorsBonafide 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.Faherty: Sweater weather is here! Stock up on all your fall and winter clothes now! Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDo at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your gear.Quip: 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.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

Nov 26, 2021 • 44min
327: Difficult Life Situations And How To Navigate Them
Dan Shapiro never thought he would have to become his wife's caretaker and raise three kids on his own, but that's just what happened. Life can throw us curve balls and navigating them can become extremely difficult. Listen to today's show to hear Dan's story and know that if you're struggling, you're not alone.In this episode with Dan Shapiro, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to navigate trauma in a relationship
The moral dilemmas that can present themselves over keeping your marriage vows
How to channel your anger with difficult situations
What it's like to have to be your partner's caretaker
Raising children as a single parent
Dealing with despair
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/327Sign 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.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!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 subscriptionBonafide 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

Nov 10, 2021 • 40min
326: I love You, But I'm Not In Love With You
The title of today's episode is something we may feel or something we may have been told. Fortunately, there is a lot of hope if you find yourself on the giving or receiving side of this sentiment. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the loss of love and passion in your relationship. In this episode with Andrew Marshall, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Learn what to do with the uncomfortable feelings around, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you"
How to argue more constructively and why you should argue more
Addressing the issues you're not talking about in your relationship
How to know when you need to see a therapist
How to use an amazing conversation tool called positive inquiry
The importance of reflecting back to your partner and how to do it best
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/327Sign 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.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

Nov 3, 2021 • 36min
325: Unfair Relationship Expectations
Our expectations color the world we inhabit. Sometimes we expect our partner to behave in a certain way and are most disappointed when they don't. Listen to today's show to understand relationship expectations and how to navigate them in the most productive way possible.
Understanding your expectations and if they may be unfair
The value of getting curious with your partner
How to deal with defensiveness in your relationship
The importance of taking responsibility for your actions in a relationship
How to not get caught up in in the blame game
The importance of validating your partner's feelings
And much more!
For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/325Sign 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.Faherty: Sweater weather is here! Stock up on all your fall and winter clothes now! Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDo at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your gear.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 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


