

The Suzanne Venker Show
Suzanne Venker
TIRED OF THE LIES AND THE SPIN perpetuated in the culture about men and women, sex and love, marriage and motherhood? If so, get ready to hear hard-hitting truths that will make you cry out “Yes! Finally someone tells it like it is!”
In her signature no-nonsense style, author and relationship coach Suzanne Venker offers support, motivation, and countercultural guidance on how to prioritize love and family and build strong relationships at home.
In her signature no-nonsense style, author and relationship coach Suzanne Venker offers support, motivation, and countercultural guidance on how to prioritize love and family and build strong relationships at home.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 37min
Ep. 174: The Unique Sexual Drives of Husbands and Wives
There’s not a married couple on the planet who doesn't know that life gets in the way of having an ideal sex life. Many events that occur are out of our control and often derail our desire.
Babies come along. Family members die. Careers shift or stall or in some cases become too all-consuming to where couples rarely
see each other.
But if you and your spouse both want a better sex life, you can absolutely have it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
The things that turn men on and off
The things that turn women on and off
The role of resentment in your sex life

Jun 6, 2023 • 13min
BONUS EPISODE: 3 reasons women aren't having babies
Have economic and social obstacles become deterrents to having children? According to a recent article in the WSJ, yes. And there are three reasons.

Jun 1, 2023 • 27min
Ep. 173: Is multitasking undermining your marriage?
Suzanne explains why multitasking undermines our relationships and offers tips for developing our monotasking muscles.

May 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep.172: LOVE & MONEY SERIES: Money Beliefs You Bring to Your Marriage
Dive into the emotional complexities of money in relationships, exploring how upbringing shapes financial beliefs. Personal anecdotes reveal the impact of family dynamics on adult money attitudes. Discover the importance of aligning financial perspectives for marital harmony and the need for open communication about budgeting. The discussion emphasizes building financial intimacy and navigating societal shifts in gender roles to strengthen bonds. Learn how self-awareness can address money-related issues and enhance intimacy in marriage.

May 18, 2023 • 53min
Ep. 171: Why does my wife DO that? Part 2 (with Andre Paradis)
Suzanne brings relationship coach Andre Paradis back on the show to help couples better understand sexual dynamics as they are designed to be, versus the role reversal couples are contending with today. Men are made to be providers and protectors and are not cut out for emotional warfare with women. Thus, when women behave in a way that feels combative, men often back down. But this is the wrong response.

May 11, 2023 • 46min
Ep. 170: Why does my wife DO that? Part 1 (with Andre Paradis)
Suzanne brings relationship coach Andre Paradis back on the show to help couples better understand sexual dynamics as they are designed to be, versus the role reversal couples are contending with today. Men are made to be providers and protectors and are not cut out for emotional warfare with women. Thus, when women behave in a way that feels combative, men often back down. But this is the wrong response.

May 8, 2023 • 21min
BONUS EPISODE Q&A: What's your greatest relationship frustration?
Suzanne answers questions from listeners, email subscribers, and even former coaching clients about their biggest relationship concerns.

May 4, 2023 • 27min
Ep. 169: LOVE & MONEY SERIES: Money avoidance has become the norm for millennials and Gen Zers
Suzanne addresses the greatest problem with the younger generation's lack of success with love and money.
IN THIS EPISODE:
the real reason millennials are depressed and broke
why millennials and GenZers are mapping out their lives backward
why avoidance is toxic for your relationship
ARTICLE REFERENCED: https://www.wsj.com/articles/young-people-avoid-facing-their-finances-more-than-ever-e853910e

May 1, 2023 • 20min
BONUS EPISODE: The #1 reason life is so much harder for the younger generations
Suzanne explains why social media and FOMO (fear of missing out) is so harmful and offers tips on how to deal with this new world we live in.

Apr 27, 2023 • 46min
Ep. 168: PARENTING SERIES: How to raise kids the old-fashioned way (Special Guest: Suzanne’s husband Bill)
Suzanne laments the recent poll which shows that family and religion (and other classic values) have receded in importance to Americans, while the one value that has risen in importance is money.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pull-back-from-values-that-once-defined-u-s-wsj-norc-poll-finds-df8534cd