Couplehood
In the Couplehood podcast, you’ll learn key communication strategies that will help you speak your truth and share with your partner in a loving and constructive way. Hosted by Allison Villa - a registered psychotherapist and relationship expert - with a mission to empower parents to make their romantic relationship a priority. We’ll dive deep into the reasons why so many couples let the little things brew in their relationships — and how you can face these proactively to avoid putting your couple in the breakdown lane. You’ll discover why self-care can actually be the key to having a harmonious relationship and how easy it can be to schedule it into your day — even as a busy parent!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Why Space Is Essential To Relationship Health
“We are spending more time with our immediate family — with our children and with our partner.”
— Allison Villa
Space is absolutely essential to your relationship health.
And this is never more true th…
Control Issues, Why They Happen & How To Let Go
“When I’m referring to control, I’m referring to when you are pulled to wanting to control yourself, control your environment, or control the behavior of others.”
— Allison Villa
In times of stress or…
Managing COVID Conflicts
“The truth is that Covid is straining relationships because there is so much uncertainty around us and that puts us in a state of stress.”
— Allison Villa
After spending over a year in a state of unce…
Bringing Your Couple's Vision To Life
“It’s so valuable to know that we’re on the same team… same goal, same vision.”
— Leah
Welcome to the fourth episode of my limited Sandbox Spotlight series, featuring interviews with real-life couples…
Navigating Major Life Changes Together
“Just being open to communicating and proactive in our relationship really made sure we didn’t get to those breaking points.”
— Kat
This is the third episode of my limited Sandbox Spotlight series, w…
Persevering Towards The Confident Season
“Before the pandemic, I was a completely different person.”
— Cecilia
If you’re a couple that’s had a major lifestyle change during the pandemic, this will be a useful episode for you!
This is the seco…
A Strong Foundation Lasts a Lifetime
“It’s not easy to parent if you’re not on the same wavelength.”
— Jake
Welcome to the first episode of the Sandbox Spotlight series, a limited series featuring interviews with real-life couples talkin…
Anniversary Inspiration
“There are only two things that you need to do to make your anniversary special for you and for your kids.”
— Allison Villa
How do you celebrate a special anniversary in a meaningful way while in the …
Arjan's Lens: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
“I really had to look inwards… I finally started to also be honest with myself, in terms of how I was feeling.”
— Arjan Haak
There are two sides to every story. And to drive that point home, my guest …
Find Comfort in Rhythms & Routines
“What are your personal rituals and routines?… You’ve already created them. So, notice them, draw attention to them, and bring them into your mindfulness practice.”
— Allison Villa
Do you remember wha…
A Reflection, Who Have You Become This Year
“I really believe in the power of reflecting on milestones, because they can help us to grow and better understand ourselves.”
— Allison Villa
The last year has been a big year for all of us — and tha…
The Confident Season
“When you feel amazing as a couple, your kids benefit and they feel amazing too.”
— Allison Villa
Today is the final episode in our series about the four relationship seasons. If you haven't listened …
The Connected Season
“Quality couple time is when you are focused on each other.”
— Allison Villa
This is episode #4 of a 5-part series on the relationship season. I recommend going back and listening to the previous epis…
The Coasting Season
“When you support each other in your self care, that is the ultimate act of love.”
— Allison Villa
The past few episodes of Couplehood have been about the relationship seasons that all couples experie…
The Coping Season
“Every couple goes through the Coping season. And if you’re not in the Coping season right now at this moment, you’ll be there again at some point. We all go through it.”
— Allison Villa
This episode …
The 4 Relationship Seasons
“The next four episodes are going to change your life.”
— Allison Villa
You know how to dress for the weather outside. You wouldn’t wear a tank top and shorts in the winter, and you wouldn’t wear mitt…
Listening Tips
“When you are listening to your partner, I want to encourage you to listen in a way that helps you to really understand them, as opposed to getting ready to reply.”
— Allison Villa
Are you a good list…
Communication Tips
“What’s important about communication is that it’s made up of two parts. The first part is expressing how you feel, and the second part is listening.”
— Allison Villa
Real communication is made up of …
Love During Lockdown
“How do we carve out time for our relationship when we’re just processing so much ourselves as individuals and taking care of the needs of our children?”
— Allison Villa
With the lockdown regulations …
Postpartum Depression Happened to Me (What You Need To Know)
“The slow emotional decline began. It was very slow ... it was a series of small moments layered on top of each other.”
— Allison Villa
Today’s episode tackles a difficult but important topic. In it, …