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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Apr 24, 2023 • 14min
BONUS EPISODE: "Just Quit Your Damn Job!": A Cheat Code for Motherhood
Suzanne reads a letter from a married millennial mom who has chosen to stay home with her children despite living in a high cost of living area and despite having a Ph.D. from Harvard.
Apr 20, 2023 • 39min
Ep. 167: The massive surge in breadwinning wives makes marriage much more difficult
According to a new report by Pew Research, American women are increasingly becoming the breadwinners in their marriages. But they're also taking on the lion's share of household chores and childcare.
Are their husbands just lazy, or is there more going on than what the media would have us believe?
Pew study: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/04/13/in-a-growing-share-of-u-s-marriages-husbands-and-wives-earn-about-the-same/
Apr 17, 2023 • 9min
BONUS EPISODE: Is a college degree worth it?
Suzanne responds to a new poll that shows more and more Americans say college isn't worth the cost.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-are-losing-faith-in-college-education-wsj-norc-poll-finds-3a836ce1
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Apr 13, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 166: How do I know for sure if he or she is The One?
Discover the challenges single adults face when seeking their perfect match, backed by recent studies. Explore how popular reality shows, like 'Indian Matchmaking' and 'Love is Blind,' reveal the importance of compatibility over mere chemistry. Learn essential factors to assess in a partner, such as shared values and communication styles, to ensure a lasting relationship. Delve into the subtle dynamics that can make or break a romantic connection, helping you decide if your partner is truly 'The One.'
Apr 10, 2023 • 8min
BONUS EPISODE: Is it okay to have a work wife?
Suzanne responds to a study about whether or not it's okay to have a "work spouse."
https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-boomers-work-wives-millennials-disagree-husband-2023-4?amp
Apr 6, 2023 • 45min
Ep. 165: How to Fight with Your Spouse (and Not Worry About Getting Divorced)
Suzanne talks about the 4 Cs of every relationship and hones in on the one that goes couples the most trouble: Communication. She offers tips for how to fight productively with your spouse and gives examples of what couples should NEVER do.
Apr 5, 2023 • 19min
BONUS EPISODE: What Type A women can learn from Reese Witherspoon's divorce
Suzanne discusses the reality of how being overly ambitious, or Type A, can ruin your marriage or relationship.
Apr 3, 2023 • 13min
BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Scenes of My Marriage—and Possibly Yours, Too
As Suzanne and her husband celebrate 25 years of marriage, she reflects on what ultimately makes a marriage last. (Hint: The answer isn't all that sexy.)
Mar 30, 2023 • 40min
Ep. 164: 6 Modern Marriage Problems—and How to Solve Them
Suzanne talks about the six most common marriage problems she has seen over the past several years in her coaching sessions and provides answers for how to cope with them.
Article referenced in episode: https://www.westernsouthern.com/money-conversations-before-marriage
Mar 28, 2023 • 10min
BONUS EPISODE: What would you do if the other parents around you aren't disciplining their kids?
Suzanne answers a question from a stay-at-home mother of a 4 1/2 year old boys whose friends have parents who won't discipline them.
