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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Mar 23, 2023 • 42min
Ep. 163: PARENTING SERIES (with Suzanne's husband Bill): Tips for Effectively Disciplining Your Kids
Suzanne and her husband Bill talk about what it really means to "discipline" children and offer tips for how to do so effectively.
Mar 16, 2023 • 28min
Ep. 162: The fights you're avoiding are the ones you need to have
Suzanne breaks down the three different types of marital (or relationship) conflict—conflict avoidance, high-conflict, and constructive conflict—and how couples can move toward the latter.
Mar 9, 2023 • 42min
Ep. 161: Red Flags & Non-Negotiables for Unmarried Women AND MEN
Suzanne discusses the red flags and non-negotiables all unmarried women and men should watch for while dating.
Mar 6, 2023 • 20min
BONUS EPISODE: Suzanne reads letters from listeners
Suzanne reads several emails from her listeners.
Mar 2, 2023 • 20min
Ep. 160: The Secular Case Against Shacking Up
The dangers of living together before marriage are laid bare, revealing how it can lead to uncertainty in relationships. Insights are offered for parents on discussing cohabitation's implications with their children. Personal stories and societal critiques illustrate the loss of commitment that can arise from shacking up. Listeners are encouraged to consider the true value of commitment in long-term relationships.
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Feb 23, 2023 • 53min
Ep. 159: How to be a woman when you've been groomed to be the man
Liz Durham, host of the Being Different podcast and former mortgage banker, shares her transformative journey from a high-powered career to embracing motherhood. She discusses the cultural lies women are fed, the emotional complexities of transitioning roles, and the pressures of social media on parenting. Liz reflects on the challenges faced by working mothers and advocates for authenticity in navigating societal expectations. Her insights reveal the joy found in parenting amidst the struggle for validation and the importance of genuine connections.
Feb 16, 2023 • 39min
Ep. 158: The ridiculous idea that daycare is perfectly harmless
Suzanne tackles the very sensitive topic of daycare and how it can't possibly meet the irreducible needs of children.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Why neither political party cares about this issue
5 myths about daycare
Attachment theory
ADHD as a stress reaction, not a disorder
Why guilt is a good thing
Feb 10, 2023 • 9min
BONUS FOLLOW UP to Ep. 157: American parents have groomed their children to fail at love
Suzanne refers to a comment Bret Weinstein made to Jordan Peterson on an Instagram reel and connects it to the Pew study she discussed in Ep. 157: 6 Super Solid Reasons for Women to Prioritize Love Over Career
Feb 9, 2023 • 32min
Ep. 157: 6 super solid reasons for women to prioritize love over career
Suzanne implodes the idea that women should focus exclusively on career and "worry about marriage later."
Jan 30, 2023 • 5min
Ep. 156: The Suzanne Venker Show is BACK!
Suzanne announces her return to The Suzanne Venker Show. As always, you can reach Suzanne with your comments, questions, or suggestions at suzanne@thesuzannevenkershow.com.
