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**TRIGGER WARNING Themes: domestic violence, abusive relationship, toxic relationship, survivor of abuse, divorce, trauma, Christian divorce, healthy relationship

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Themes: therapy, counseling, first session, marriage counseling, individual therapy

So you did it! You made the first step and you contacted a therapist to schedule your initial session…

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Themes: Communication issues, passive aggressiveness, conflict resolution, dating, past baggage

We often see posts on social media and the internet warning you about your partner's red …

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Themes: codependent relationship, codependency, separation anxiety, anxious attachment, long-distance relationship, military spouse, infidelity/affairs

This podcast episode is thanks to…

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Themes: conflict resolution, communication skills, vulnerability, shame, emotional intimacy, men

Men have been through some stuff. Between high expectations on who they should be, plus …

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Themes: communication issues, conflict resolution, trust, broken trust, following through

If your relationship is experiencing trust issues, it can feel like all of your efforts are bei…

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Themes: communication style, communication issues, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, communicating about sex

Have you ever had a moment where someone - a partner, a friend, a the…

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Sex therapy is a subset of marriage and family therapy that focuses on improving sexual dysfunctions and intimacy issues. If you have never heard of it before and are curious about how …

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Themes: Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Dating, Marriage, Anxious Attachment, Avoidant Attachment, Pursue-Withdraw

In this episode, Shaun Galanos (@thelovedrive) and I get in…

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So often, our intimate lives run on autopilot: as long as the hormones and good emotions are flowing, we're all good! But what happens when the hormones take a day (or year) off? When l…

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If you were raised in Purity Culture and are not trying to figure out how to integrate spirituality and sexuality as an adult, this one is just for you! Use these prompts to help you cu…

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You know what you want in a relationship, but you can't seem to find anyone to match your energy. Well...what if your energy is actually counterproductive to the relationship that you'r…

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Are you the initiator or "driver" in your relationship - meaning nothing gets done without you? Or, maybe you are happy to receive and do what your partner needs, but you're often told …

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If you are single and have experienced anxious attachment, toxic relationships, red flags, ghosting, situationships and all the like - this episode is for you! Our guest, Amber Grubenma…

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If you and your partner are stuck in communication issues, you can likely think of one thing that they continuously ask you to do... but you haven't done it yet. Or, you've tried, but t…

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Knowing why you and your partner are together can help you connected and on the same page in your relationship. What type of relationship do you want? In other words, think about what y…

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Disclaimer: Podcast episodes and relationship content are for educational purposes only and do not count as a substitute or form of therapeutic intervention or treatment. Consult with a…

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If you have experienced searing pain, burning, or the "hitting a wall" feeling when you attempt intercourse, you've likely already done your research and learned of a term called vagini…

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What happens when you are raised in Purity Culture - then become a parent? This episode explores common questions that parents have when trying to decide how to talk to their kids about…

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It's possible to be compatible with someone for dating, but not for marriage! In this episode, be challenged on whether your current partner (or the people you date) are great candidate…