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Winning the argument feels good for about two seconds—until the silence sets in and you realize you’re sitting next to someone who feels even further away. In this episode of Coupled With…, Dr. Rache…

We’ve all been sold the same fantasy: if you just find the right person — someone “perfect” — everything will finally feel easy. No more spirals, no more fights that last for days, no more wondering …

If you’ve ever wondered why you and your partner seem to be on completely different wavelengths when it comes to sex and intimacy—you’re not alone.

In this episode of Coupled With…, I sit down with De…

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You’re trying to connect—they’re shutting down. Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, you end up in the same exhausting loop: one of you pursues, the other withdraws, and …

You’ve done the work. You’ve read the books, been to therapy, and can name your patterns in your sleep. So why does it still feel like you lose yourself after every argument?

This episode is for the h…

Silence isn’t always golden—especially in relationships. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of the silent treatment, you know it doesn’t feel like space. It feels like rejection, punishment, or…

When your reaction feels too big for the moment—there’s probably a reason.

In this episode, we’re zooming in on a relationship pattern that so many high-functioning, emotionally intelligent people get…

You’re not sleeping in separate bedrooms.

You’re not in constant conflict.

You still say “I love you.”

So why do you feel lonelier with your partner than when you’re alone?

This kind of disconnection doe…

You’ve read the books. You know your attachment style. You understand your patterns.

So why are you still having the same argument on repeat?

In this episode of Coupled With…, we’re talking about the f…

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by therapist Edan Zebooloon, LMHC, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about male vulnerability—why it’s so hard, why it matters, and what often gets in the w…

What do you do when you’re not the one who lashes out… but the one who shuts down?

When your partner’s emotions take over—and your voice disappears?

This episode is for the partners who hold it all tog…

Let’s be honest—

You didn’t fall in love over spreadsheets and garbage duty.

But now?

You’re stuck in a cycle where the dishes feel like a personal betrayal, the laundry sparks arguments, and the unspok…

Ever found yourself mid-argument thinking, “What am I even saying right now?”

You can feel your voice getting sharper, your heart pounding, the words flying out before you can catch them. And afterwar…

Host: Dr. Rachel Orleck

Guest: Shannon McCune, LMHC

What makes a real apology land? Why do some repair attempts make things worse, not better? In this episode, Dr. Rachel Orleck is joined by therapist …

You want love. You have love.

But sometimes… closeness still feels like a threat.

You shut down. You lash out. You say you’re fine—but inside, your system is bracing for the worst.

This episode is for t…

When you love someone with relational trauma—someone who's been abandoned, betrayed, or emotionally neglected—it can feel like you're always walking a tightrope. You're trying to be patient, consiste…

Holding Space for the Heartbreak: Navigating Pregnancy Loss & Infertility

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Pregnancy loss and infertility are heartbreaking—and often invisible—realities that deeply affect couples on…

Blame feels powerful in the moment.

It gives us a sense of control, a sense of righteousness — but it also creates the very disconnection we’re trying to avoid.

In this episode, we’re taking a brutally…

Host: Dr. Rachel Orleck

Guest: Alicia Webber, Reproductive and Perinatal Therapist

Episode Summary:

Infertility can feel like one of the most isolating experiences a couple can face — but it doesn’t hav…

Why You Lose It in Love: The Truth About Self-Regulation and Connection

Learn how attachment, nervous system wiring, and co-regulation shape your relationship dynamic.

Why do we lose it when we care th…