Relationship Advice

Zev Halpern is a licensed psychotherapist and marriage coach practicing from his office in the Metro DC Area. In addition, Zev also coaches couples virtually on line across the country and world. He is a TV show and podcast host, author and speaker with over 25 years of experience. With the divorce rate climbing, Zev Halpern has turned his attention to helping couples find mutual paths to marital fulfillment and family stability. His laid back, yet straight shooting approach is the perfect combination to help couples deal with the issues that have been driving them apart. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Key ingredients to creating a lasting marriage. Why it's important to create novelty in your marriage. How acting like a kid can be valuable for creating lasting love. Why you sometimes must change yourself in order to change your relationship. Why having difficult conversations is important for a strong marriage. And much more! Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/101 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. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast 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

John Amodeo PhD, MFT, has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over thirty-five years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the author of Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships. His other books include The Authentic Heart and Love & Betrayal. He is a former writer and contributing editor for Yoga Journal, and has conducted workshops and lectured internationally on relationships and couples therapy. He has appeared as a featured guest on programs that included CNN, Donahue, and New Dimensions Radio and he is a popular blogger for Psychology Today. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to develop mature love in our life. How to speak from the heart. How to be authentic and practice authentic relating. How to improve emotional awareness. Best ways to begin mindfulness. How nature, yoga and meditating can improve mindfulness. How to get out of the young love mindset. Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/100 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. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast 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

Laura Doyle is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 16 languages and published in 27 countries. Over 50,000 women credit her with not only saving their relationships, but also showing them how to become desired, cherished and adored for life. She has appeared on CBS Evening News, Dateline NBC, The Today Show and The View. Articles about Laura have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The London Telegraph, and The New Yorker. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to have more and better sex in your relationship or marriage. Why respect is a strong aphrodisiac. How emotional safety can create more intimacy in your relationship. The key to expressing your sexual desires. How women can use men's 'hero gene' to get what they want in the relationship.  And much more! Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/99 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. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast 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

Thea and Duane Harvey are experienced marriage and family therapists specializing in Imago Relationship Therapy. They discuss the importance of transforming conflict into passionate connections, emphasizing that success in relationships is measured by the number of tough conversations you have. They share effective communication strategies and tools to manage anxiety and emotions. Listeners will learn how to embrace difficulties for personal growth and deepen emotional connections, all while keeping romance alive.

Robert Jameson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author, shares insights on fostering intimacy in relationships. He discusses the essence of trust, emphasizing how it can be built or broken. Words of appreciation and regular 'house meetings' are highlighted as tools to deepen connections. Jameson also explores effective communication strategies to influence a partner positively. His practical advice is aimed at reigniting sparks in long-term partnerships while tackling the common challenges couples face.

Dr. Jane Greer is a nationally renowned marriage and sex therapist, radio host of the Doctor on Call show, and creator of 'SHRINK WRAP'. Her book, What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship, is available nationwide. In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include:  How to evaluate your relationship the right way. The questions to ask before making a big step in your relationship like moving in together or becoming exclusive, ect... Why it's important to make lists when moving in with your partner. The signs that you should be taking the next step in advancing your relationship. Why it's important that both individuals in a relationship feel their needs are being considered. And much more! 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. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winifred Reilly is a marriage and family therapist, with a private practice in Berkeley, CA. In her thirty-five years of clinical practice she has treated hundreds of couples, many who were convinced they were headed for divorce. Winifred has been a guest lecturer on marriage and sexuality, and her writing has appeared on The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, xoJane and on her relationship advice blog, Speaking of Marriage. In this episode we discuss relationship topics that include: How to stop focusing on your partner's contribution to the relationship and start making the changes on your own. Why working on your own destructive behaviors will help improve your relationship. How you can take the lead and create positive change in your relationship. Why talking to a therapist can create a safe space to help work through your relationship issues. Why it's important not to wait around for your partner to create the change that you want to see and how you can do it yourself! And much more! 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. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Degges-White, a professor and licensed counselor with a focus on relationships, dives into how Netflix can be a surprising ally in romance. She emphasizes the value of developing unique rituals and a shared relationship identity while respecting individual identities. Laughter is highlighted as a powerful tool for connection. Their discussion reveals that binge-watching can not only bring couples closer but also strengthen communication and emotional bonds, cultivating a healthier relationship dynamic.

Valerie Greene, a seasoned relationship mentor with over 12 years of experience, helps women inspire their partners to meet their emotional needs. She shares insights on stopping fights and rekindling love through emotional understanding. Valerie emphasizes the importance of clarity in relationship desires and nurturing emotional connections. Listeners learn how personal feelings and love languages can transform relationships, allowing couples to craft their relationship dreams and foster a secure emotional bond.

Stephen Marche, a prolific author and cultural commentator, dives into the complexities of modern relationships. He discusses how evolving gender norms shape household responsibilities, revealing housework as a battleground for gender equality. The conversation highlights why women's contributions are pivotal in the economy and explores men's increasing participation in domestic tasks. Marche also emphasizes the importance of communication and reassessing roles to foster equitable relationships while touching on friendship and mental health for men.