The Suzanne Venker Show

Modern dating can be confusing, lacking clear roles and guidelines. The discussion highlights seven essential dating rules for women aiming for marriage, focusing on self-respect and traditional dynamics. Emphasis is placed on men's leadership, women's self-worth, and the necessity of open communication. The conversation also stresses the importance of recognizing when a relationship isn't on track and maintaining high standards when dating. These insights aim to empower women in their pursuit of meaningful, committed relationships.

The discussion challenges the belief that more relationship experience leads to better marriages. It suggests that past relationships may distort one's view of love and hinder the ability to form meaningful connections. The importance of dating with a purpose and focusing on intentional relationships aimed at marriage is emphasized. Additionally, emotional baggage from past encounters is explored, revealing how it complicates trust in modern dating. Practical guidelines for fostering lasting relationships amid casual dating cultures are also offered.

The podcast discusses the harmful effects of overachieving for women's physical and mental health, offering strategies to break the cycle. It explores the motivations behind overachievement, the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth, and the negative consequences on relationships. The episode advocates for setting boundaries and shifting perspectives for a more balanced approach to achievement.

Boomers are out enjoying retirement, and some millennials are feeling abandoned by their parents who are too busy to help raise their kids. Suzanne offers her take on this topic. MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

Suzanne discusses the lies women have been fed and unearths the hard truths they need to know in order to help them construct happier lives. IN THIS EPISODE: What happens to women around the age of 30 Why marriage is more important than career Why women are not emboldened by providing but men are LINK: https://www.foxnews.com/media/woman-30s-cries-describing-finally-wanting-kids-after-swearing-off-marriage-betrayed-feminism MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

Merry Xmas, Everyone! I'm working on lots of things for the new year and may need to skip a week or two. But I'll be back with a bang!

Dr. Scott Gordon is a relationship coach and author affiliated with the Dad Starting Over organization. He focuses on masculine polarity and maintaining a balance of the lover/provider roles in marriage. He also specializes in repairing dead or dull bedrooms. Today he and I talk about raising countercultural kids so they can become independent minded, self-sustaining adults. We discuss: Leading by example Raising boys and girls differently How to avoid being helicopter parents How to create a family that functions as a team How to slow down MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

Suzanne reads emails from new mothers who feel like they're not doing enough by being at home with their babies. MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

Suzanne talks with family law attorney Bernadette Barbee about financial infidelity in marriage and what money conflicts in marriage are really about.They both then describe what financial FIDELITY looks like in a strong marriage.IN THIS EPISODE: the damage of having "his" and "her" accounts "girl math" vs. real math hiding money vs. transparency out-of-control spending MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

Babies need constant nurturing in the early years. They are completely helpless and utterly dependent on their mothers—and not just to feed them and change their diapers. So many people think this is all that goes on during this stage, and they could not be more wrong.  Suzanne takes listeners on a journey to see what's really going on behind the scenes when Mom is home with her baby.