Relationship Advice

Being a single or divorced parent and dating can be difficult. Whether you are dating someone with kids, or you yourself have kids from a previous relationship, these circumstances present all kinds of potential problems. Learn how to navigate these issues with a world's leading expert on resilience and family dynamics. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how to create structure for your kids to help ease the transition of divorce and dating. Find out if it's OK for your kids to stay in touch with an ex who is not their parent. Understand the importance of being genuine with your child when dating new people. Learn why it's important to not feel guilty about dating. And much more! Dr. Michael Ungar is the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience at Dalhousie University, and the founder and Director of the Resilience Research Center. He is among the best known writers and researchers on the topic of resilience in the world. As both a family therapist and professor of Social Work, he has helped to identify important factors that influence the resilience of children and families during periods of change and stress. He is the author of 14 books that have been translated into five languages, numerous manuals for parents, educators, and employers, as well as more than 150 scientific papers. Full Show Notes and Episode Links at http://idopodcast.com/125 Interested in learning more about our Costa Rica Couples Retreat? The retreat is built to be the ultimate vacation for couples looking to have fun, try new things and build a stronger relationship in paradise. Click here to learn more! 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 with dating and parenting? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To sign up with Zola and receive a $50 credit towards your registry, go to ZOLA.com/ido. 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

Navigating the complexities of an inter-faith relationship can be difficult, especially during the holiday season. Forty-nine perfect of unmarried relationships and 39% of marriages are inter-faith, and the numbers continues to grow. Today's episode will help you learn how to communicate with your partner during the holiday's and beyond. Don't be the Grinch this holiday season, listen this episode to get the tools to maintain a happy and healthy relationship.  In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how to communicate about your differences and establish rules to operate under in your relationship. Understand why our needs are not always met in a relationship, and why that's OK. How to deal with parents who might be pushing their religious views on you or your partner. Remembering that you got together because of your differences and this is what should be appealing about your partner. It would be pretty boring if you agreed on everything! And much more! Diane Barth is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in New York City where she works with individuals, couples, and families and leads private study groups. She also offers workshops for therapists around the country. Her articles have been published in numerous professional journals and books. Full Show Notes and Episode Links at http://idopodcast.com/124 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 with your partner spending too much time at work or on their phone? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. Storyworth: StoryWorth makes it easy and fun for your loved ones to share their stories, with weekly emailed story prompts - questions you’ve never thought to ask. At the end of the year, they’ll get their stories bound in a beautiful hardcover book. Strengthen your family bonds, and get to know your loved one in a whole new way.   For $20 off, visit Storyworth.com/ido 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. Terri Orbuch, a renowned relationship expert and author known for her extensive research on couples, dives deep into the challenges posed by workaholism. She discusses how feelings of betrayal can stem from a partner's neglect due to work and technology. Dr. Orbuch emphasizes the importance of communication, particularly using 'I' statements, and setting clear boundaries between work and personal life. She also introduces tools like the 10-minute rule and suggests making time for meaningful conversations to enhance relationship dynamics.

There is nothing harder than being madly in love with someone and not being able to see them everyday. Whether you live in another state or your partner works a lot, finding success in a long distance relationship can be hard. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to create a successful long distance relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:   Learn how to gauge if your long distance relationship is going to last. Find out why you should avoid texting your partner too often. How to create novelty and passion to keep the relationship alive and thriving. How simply having kid's can make a relationship feel like it's long distance. Why it's important not to skip over uncomfortable relationship conversations. And much more! Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman is an award-winning author and relationship expert. She is the founder and director of Paulette Sherman Group, a psychotherapy and relationship coaching practice and home of numerous award-winning books, including Dating From the Inside Out published by Simon & Schuster. For more than 20 years, Paulette changed the lives of thousands of clients, and shared insight with millions more through expert commentary on over 30 media outlets including MSN, USA Today, The New York Post, The New York Times and many more. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two children and works in Manhattan. Full Show Notes and episode links at http://idopodcast.com/122 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 with a long distance relationship? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To sign up with Zola and receive a $50 credit towards your registry, go to ZOLA.com/ido. 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

Join millennial money expert Stefanie O'Connell, author of "The Broke and Beautiful Life," as she dives into the financial dynamics of relationships. Discover how to communicate about money and navigate spending habits effectively. Stefanie discusses the challenges of combining finances, the nuances of splitting bills, and the importance of shared financial goals. With practical advice and insights tailored for modern couples, she empowers listeners to foster healthier financial partnerships and avoid common pitfalls.

In this conversation, Esther Perel, a celebrated New York Times bestselling author and TED speaker, dives into the complexities of infidelity, revealing surprising truths about why even happy couples cheat. She emphasizes the need for open dialogue about non-monogamy and how modern relationship rules are being rewritten. Perel also elaborates on avoiding identity loss within relationships and the vital role of emotional connections. Packed with insights, this discussion provides practical advice for fostering healthier, more resilient partnerships.

The human condition of loneliness is one that everyone experiences. Feeling lonely is common even for those in relationships. Learning how to deal with loneliness is important whether it's your own or your partners. Listen to today’s show to learn how to overcome loneliness in your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to look inward, rather than outward to your partner, to help deal with loneliness. Why it’s important to accept your own, or your partners loneliness. How to frame loneliness as a necessary stage before we make a big change in our lives. How to talk about loneliness with your partner and discuss from a place of acceptance. Mirror meditation as a tool to deal with loneliness. And much more! Dr. Tara Well is a professor of psychology at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. She has over 20 years of experience in conducting research on what motivates us and influences our perceptions as well as extensive training in meditation, yoga, and other mind-body healing modalities. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation and has been published in the top professional journals in psychology. She teaches classes in personality, motivation, health, and women's leadership. Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/119 Our goal is to create content that will help make your relationship great. Please take just 5 minutes to tell us how we can help you in your relationship. Take Survey here! 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 with loneliness in your relationship? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. HelloFresh: HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers your favorite step-by-step recipes and pre- measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy.   For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the promo code: ido30 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

Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and relationship coach, shares invaluable insights on navigating the aftermath of breakups. She emphasizes the importance of validating feelings and understanding how past relationships shape our behaviors. Dack discusses techniques like writing therapy to process emotions and encourages listeners to confront fears that may hinder future connections. With practical exercises and a focus on self-compassion, she helps listeners foster healthier, more satisfying relationships.

Jason Whiting, a professor at Brigham Young University and licensed marriage and family therapist, dives into the pitfalls of rationalizing bad behavior in relationships. He discusses how self-awareness can be compromised during emotional high points and stresses the importance of using 'I' statements to foster better communication. Whiting shares insights on the dynamics of love and the challenges couples face, emphasizing the need for mutual understanding and responsibility to cultivate deeper connections. Tune in for practical advice on overcoming excuses!

Steven Ing, a seasoned therapist and speaker with nearly 30 years of expertise in human sexuality and relationships, shares invaluable insights. He discusses the alarming rates of infidelity, emphasizing that effective communication is essential to prevent it. Steven challenges the myth that love alone can keep couples faithful, and he encourages partners to openly discuss their desires and fears. By fostering honest conversations about attraction and intimacy, couples can strengthen their relationships and navigate the complexities of human connection.