Relationship Advice

Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb, an Alternative Sexuality Specialist with over 25 years of experience, dives into the fascinating world of sexual personality types. She discusses the importance of knowing your and your partner's preferences, helping to avoid a bland 'vanilla' relationship. Tune in for insights on monogamish relationships and how to navigate them. Discover why the BDSM checklist is essential for clear communication about desires and boundaries, making your intimate life more fulfilling.

No one wants to think about divorce or death. Deny it all we want, one happens 50% of the time and the other 100%! Understanding the legal financial side of relationships is an important part of creating a successful relationship or marriage. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to get your finances in order! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding a prenup and it’s legal details Avoiding the unromantic stigma of prenups and doing what is practical for a successful relationship How to communicate about prenups and other important financial hurdles. Creating a post-nup if you married without a prenup Using separate bank accounts in your relationship And much more! Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/150 Hood River Couples Retreat: Join us in Hood River, Oregon for our Couple's Retreat July 28 - August 2, 2018. Strengthen your relationship in just 5 days while vacationing in the majestic Columbia River Gorge. Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Are you struggling to navigate finances in your relationship? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors ModCloth: ModCloth is the fun, friendly online store that has styles as unique as you. ModCloth’s mission to empower women to be the best version of themselves and that’s why their signature line of apparel is offered in a full-size range, from XXS to 4X. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code IDO at checkout. Hurry this offer expires on August 4th, (2018)! Foreplay Radio Sex Therapy: FOREPLAY – Radio Sex Therapy helps committed couples keep it hot! Their podcast features nationally-acclaimed sex therapist, author, and podcast host Laurie Watson and co-host, couples counselor, Dr. Adam Mathews. They talk about the vital topics of sexuality, marriage and committed partnership. Check them out! 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

Dr. Ali Binazir, author and clinical hypnotherapist, dives into relationship dynamics and personal growth. He discusses why good people often end up in bad relationships and emphasizes the importance of using practical spirituality for lasting connections. Dr. Binazir highlights self-worth, mindfulness, and the necessity of mutual growth with partners. He provides questions to consider when seeking a potential partner, advocating for deeper interactions over superficial online connections. His insights aim to help listeners attract the right partner or enhance their current relationship.

Kanja Farrell, a licensed marriage and family therapist and sex therapist, shares her expert insights on emotional hygiene and its crucial role in relationships. She provides practical tips for controlling emotions and transforming reactions into thoughtful responses. Kanja emphasizes the importance of creating a buffer period to decompress before engaging with partners. She also introduces body scan exercises to foster emotional stability. This lively discussion is packed with actionable advice to improve your relationship with yourself and others!

Cuddling on the couch is a favorite activity of many healthy relationships. Cuddling is very much in mainstream culture, and yet it can be complicated and filled with nuance. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the comfy, cozy and sometimes sexual world of cuddling.  In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand the general differences between male and female desires from cuddling. Find out if cuddling should always lead to sex? Learn the science of cuddling and why it can feel so good and be such a positive element of a healthy relationship. How to cuddle in a way that is best for your partner. And much more! Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray is a sex researcher and relationship therapist. She is passionate about challenging norms and stereotypes about men and women's sex lives in order to promote stronger and more intimate relationships. She is a blogger for Psychology Today and Lifehack and is regularly sought after by media outlets, including Men's Health, Elle and Today's Parent for her expertise on sex, intimacy and romantic relationships. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/147 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Do you love to cuddle but your partner doesn't or vice versa? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Grove Collaborative makes it easy to discover amazing natural home and personal care products. Grove selects only the best non-toxic products, so you can shop with confidence knowing that everything on their site is good for you, your family, and the planet. For your FREE Mrs. Meyer's Gift Set (Mrs. Meyer's Hand Soap, Mrs. Meyer's Dish Soap, Mrs. Meyer's Multi-Surface Spray, Free Grove Walnut Scrubber Sponges) visit grove.co/chasesarah. FabFitFun – FabFitFun is a seasonal subscription box with full­ size beauty, fitness, fashion and lifestyle products. #fabfitfunpartner Use promo code IDO for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com 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

Dr. Joe Kort, a renowned author and expert on gender and male sexuality, dives into the complexities of porn in relationships. He explains why it's not the porn itself that's problematic, but rather the lack of open communication about it. Topics include navigating social media 'stalking,' understanding individual erotic differences, and the emotional impact of pornography on intimacy. Dr. Kort advocates for healthy conversations to address partner fantasies and manage expectations, aiming to foster empathy and understanding in relationships.

In this enlightening conversation, Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D., a licensed psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, dives into the complexities of feeling overlooked in relationships. She shares practical advice on how to prioritize partners despite life’s busyness. The discussion covers communication strategies, particularly in blended families, and emphasizes the power of small gestures to reinforce connections. Listeners learn the significance of openly expressing feelings and the importance of nurturing emotional bonds amid everyday chaos.

Want to learn how practicing mindfulness can lead to better sex? Instead of thinking about the emails you need to respond to or the kid's lunches that need to be packed — think about the amazing orgasm you're about to have! Sex with your partner should be incredible, and mindfulness can help with just that. Listen and learn for a better sex life full of passion, connection and mindfulness. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to put your head and body in the same place to practice mindfulness. Practicing mindfulness in daily life so it's easier to do in the bedroom. Understanding the myths surrounding female pleasure to help improve your sex life. Century's-old vibrators and how women have been using them for years to improve their sex life. Communicating about sex in your relationship. How to avoid 'spectator sex' so that you can be more present for real amazing sex. And much more! Dr. Laurie Mintz is a professor at the University of Florida, where she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality. She is also a licensed psychologist in private practice, and the author of two books, both aimed at empowering women sexually: A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How To Get It. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/144 Hood River Couples Retreat: Join us in Hood River, Oregon for our Couple's Retreat July 29 - August 4, 2018. Strengthen your relationship in just 5 days while vacation in the majestic Columbia River Gorge. Learn more details here: Hood River Couples Retreat Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Songfinch: Songfinch brings your stories, feelings and memories to life through one-of-a-kind songs from scratch. Using your unique stories along with your desired genre, vocalist gender and song moods, they curate the perfect professional songwriter to handcraft the most personal gift you can give. Visit Songfinch.com and enter the promo code IDO to get 10% off! 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

You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family! There's a reason this cliche exists, but it doesn't have to be that way. Going over to the in-laws doesn't have to be the excruciating experience it is for so many. Listen to today's episode to learn how to navigate the minefield that is family! Whether it's getting along with the in-laws or your own family, this is the episode to help you end the family discomfort. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The culture shock we experience when interacting with a new family. Being supportive for your partner when visiting your own family. How to be proactive in cultivating or fixing your relationship with the in-laws or other family members. Managing expectations during family visits. Steps to offering an olive branch to end old family feuds. How to have honest communication about family. And much more! Robert Taibbi has served as adjunct professor at several universities. He provides trainings nationally and internationally in the areas of relationship issues, family therapy, brief therapy and clinical supervision. He has 44 years experience, is the author of 11 books, 300 articles, and is a contributor to PsychologyToday.com. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/143 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Do you have issues with your in-laws? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe   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

Jealousy is a common feeling that many of us have or will experience. With the pervasive use of the internet flooding our brains with sexual images, past lovers and other temptations, jealousy is an important issue to address in relationships. Learn how to deal with your own or your partner's jealousy in today's episode. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the difference between emotional and sexual jealousy and how each sex may experience them differently. How to talk about jealousy with your partner. The importance of 'striking when the iron is cold' when communicating about sensitive relationship issues. Online emotional infidelity and how it can hurt your relationship. And much more! Dr. Suzanne Degges-White is a professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She is a licensed counselor and has experience working with couples and families dealing with concerns related to communication difficulties, developmental transitions, addiction, and abuse. Suzanne’s academic research explores transitions and development over the lifespan with a strong focus on intimate family relationships and friendships. Her Lifetime Connections blog on PsychologyToday.com explores relationships in families and friendscapes. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/142 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Do you or your partner have issues with jealousy? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors RXBAR Kids: RXBAR Kids is a clean label snack bar made with high - quality, real ingredients designed specifically for kids. With egg whites, fruit and nuts as the base, RXBAR Kids contain 7 grams of protein and have absolutely zero added sugar and no gluten, soy, dairy, or bad stuff. They are a delicious, clean and convenient snack kids love. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/IDO and enter the promo code IDO at checkout. Audible: Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/idopodcast. Audible.com is the premier provider of digital audiobooks. Audible has over 180,000 titles to choose from in every genre: thrillers, business, romance, comedy, sci-fi and more. Audible titles play on iPhone, Kindle, Android and more than 500 devices for listening anytime, anywhere.   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