

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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Jul 31, 2024 • 41min
468: Striving In Life And Relationships
Molly Fletcher, a former sports agent and keynote speaker, shares her expertise on leading a purpose-driven life and aligning it with relationships. She inspires listeners to perform an 'alignment audit' to uncover their core values. Fletcher emphasizes living authentically and avoiding complacency while highlighting the importance of anticipating a partner’s needs. She also encourages reflection on the legacy one wishes to leave behind, making it clear that intentional living can transform both life and relationships.

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Jul 24, 2024 • 38min
467: Take Radical Responsibility For Your Life And Relationship
Relationship expert Hilary Silver discusses embodying radical responsibility in relationships, setting clear boundaries, and the importance of self-reflection. She emphasizes the role of communication, addressing conflict, and nurturing friendships outside of romantic relationships for personal growth and healthier connections.

Jul 17, 2024 • 38min
466: Gender Polarity And Your Relationship
There are many factors that influence how you will show up in a relationship. One factor is your relationship with gender, masculinity and femininity. It's important to understand all aspects of yourself in order to show up as the best version of yourself and experience the best relationship possible. Listen to today's show to learn more!In this episode with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The importance of understanding the gender narratives that may be influencing you
How both genders may want to give and receive both masculine and feminine traits
Why it's valuable to stop thinking about the masculine and feminine in a binary way
How to communicate with your partner around gender topics
What to do if you feel that you don't have a voice in your relationship
How to talk to kids to reinforce positive self esteem
And much more!
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Jul 10, 2024 • 35min
465: Not Having Enough Sex In Your Relationship?
Sex can become deprioritized as a relationship progresses. Less sex may be a result of many different factors that if they are left unaddressed, can lead to relationship dissatisfaction and even breakup. Listen to today's show to learn more about how to improve your sex life starting today!In this episode with Dr. Nazanin Moali we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
How to creatively make sex a priority in your relationship again
Addressing sexual dysfunction in a safe and productive way if it's present
Should you be scheduling sex?
Understanding your own relationship with sex and deeper conditioning that may be present
How to get to know your erotic mind
What to do if resentment from rejection builds up
When porn may create issues in a relationship
And much more!
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Jul 4, 2024 • 40min
464: Harnessing The Power Of Acceptance
Dr. Greg Hammer delves into the power of acceptance in relationships, emphasizing mindfulness, sitting with discomfort, and differentiating between changeable and unchangeable aspects. Learn how acceptance can reduce suffering and improve connections.

Jun 26, 2024 • 41min
463: Navigating Relationship Anxiety
Relationship expert Chris Rackcliffe discusses navigating relationship anxiety by addressing anxious patterns, self-abandonment, nervous system regulation, diversifying connections, codependency, fears of abandonment, self-worth, and healing traumas for healthier relationships.

Jun 19, 2024 • 34min
462: How To Have Better Conversations
Relationship expert Ashley Kirsner shares tools for better conversations: vulnerability, open-ended questions, expressing impact, and mindfulness. Learn to deepen connections with gratitude practices and positive reinforcement in relationships.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
461: Healing Our Past To Create More Love Now
Expert Christina Rasmussen discusses healing past traumas and relationships in this episode. Topics include understanding grief's impact, shifting from surviving to thriving, proving worth to loved ones, invisible losses, triggers, and overcoming fear and anger for a more loving present.

Jun 6, 2024 • 42min
460: Creating A Values Driven Relationship
Understanding our values and communicating them with our partner is an important exercise to create a thriving relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn more about creating a values driven relationship. In this episode with Colter Bloxom we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The important difference between values and goals
How to clarify your values and communicate them with your partner
What to do when your values don't align with your partner's
Understanding and clarifying your non-negotiable values
When what we think we want is not what is really best for us
The importance of diversifying your values
And much more!
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May 29, 2024 • 41min
459: Using Polarity To Improve Your Relationship
Understanding gender polarity and gender roles is a great way to improve the health and happiness of your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to apply this knowledge and start improving your relationship today!In this episode with Magda Kay we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Why romantic desire requires polarity and how to create it
Why you need to be communicating about roles in your relationship
Understanding your ideas about gender roles and applying this knowledge to your relationship
Moving between polarity and familiarity to create a loving and fulfilling relationship
How energy flows differently between the masculine and feminine
And much more!
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