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Relationships Made Easy

The research says the key to a happy life is happy relationships. But how exactly do you make your relationships better? That’s what this show is all about.

 

I’m Dr. Abby Medcalf, psychologist, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and (according to my kids) the bossy Jewish mom you didn’t know you needed. With decades of experience and millions of listeners in over 180 countries, I give you the no-fluff, research-backed strategies to make all your relationships better: with your partner, your family, your friends, and (most importantly) yourself.

 

Every week on the Relationships Made Easy podcast, I mix straight talk, humor, and science to help you communicate effectively, set healthy boundaries, and stop second-guessing yourself. Because great relationships aren’t built in a day. Great relationships are built daily.


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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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210. How to Resolve an Argument (that Didn’t Get Resolved the First Time)

210. How to Resolve an Argument (that Didn’t Get Resolved the First Time)

You’ve had the argument, and the dust has settled but no one’s feeling better (at least not you) because you never actually came to any agreement about what you were fighting about! You want to find …

00:43:13  |   Mon 03 Oct 2022
209. The 5 Signs of Healthy Relationships

209. The 5 Signs of Healthy Relationships

With a career spanning over 35 years in multiple countries and having worked in every environment you can imagine, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be in healthy relationships. Today I’m sha…

01:03:03  |   Mon 26 Sep 2022
208. The Secret to Managing Your Emotions: A Step-by-Step Guide

208. The Secret to Managing Your Emotions: A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you have a hard time managing your emotions when life gets stressful? Have you tried tips and tools before, but can’t find anything that works consistently for you? That’s likely because you were …

00:54:16  |   Mon 19 Sep 2022
207. How Your Attachment Style Affects You at Work

207. How Your Attachment Style Affects You at Work

Last week I taught you how your attachment style affects your personal relationships. Today, we’re applying all those same principles to show how your attachment style affects your work life. After a…

00:58:21  |   Mon 12 Sep 2022
206.  How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Personal Relationships

206. How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Personal Relationships

The research has consistently shown that how you attached to your parents or caregivers as a child affects how you connect in your current adult relationships. Your attachment style affects everythin…

01:01:59  |   Mon 05 Sep 2022
205. My Top 5 Rules for Couples Who Work Together

205. My Top 5 Rules for Couples Who Work Together

This is one of those times when my education in both counseling and organizational psychology, as well as my many years of experience with clients who were working together, all dovetails perfectly. …

01:06:29  |   Mon 29 Aug 2022
204. Abby’s Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Day Right

204. Abby’s Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Day Right

I get asked two questions a lot: First, how do you get so much done every day? And second, how do you seem so happy all the time? The answer to both questions is the same: I owe it all to my morning …

00:54:09  |   Mon 22 Aug 2022
204. Abby’s Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Day Right

204. Abby’s Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Day Right

I get asked two questions a lot: First, how do you get so much done every day? And second, how do you seem so happy all the time? The answer to both questions is the same: I owe it all to my morning …

00:54:09  |   Mon 22 Aug 2022
203. Why Awe Will Help You Have an Awesome Life and Relationships

203. Why Awe Will Help You Have an Awesome Life and Relationships

The latest research suggests that taking the time to experience awe, whether that’s rocking out to a great song, hiking to a beautiful view or having a great belly laugh with your toddler, can help y…

00:46:41  |   Mon 15 Aug 2022
202. 7 Tips for Ending a Relationship the Healthiest Way Possible

202. 7 Tips for Ending a Relationship the Healthiest Way Possible

I always say that wherever you end your current relationship is where you’ll begin the next one. So if it’s time to end your relationship, you want to do it the healthiest way possible. Today I’m sha…

00:55:51  |   Mon 08 Aug 2022
201. How to Be Honest and Build Trust in a Relationship

201. How to Be Honest and Build Trust in a Relationship

We hear a lot about honesty in relationships but what does that really mean? Do you have to share everything? And how do you share your truth so the other person listens and doesn’t become defensive?…

00:58:22  |   Mon 01 Aug 2022
200. My Top 10 Tools for Effective Communication in Every Relationship

200. My Top 10 Tools for Effective Communication in Every Relationship

In the last three decades I’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to happy, connected relationships and effective communication. Since this is the 200th episode of the podc…

00:59:57  |   Mon 11 Jul 2022
199. The 10 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married or Moving in Together

199. The 10 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married or Moving in Together

Whether you’re thinking of moving in or tying the knot, there are some things you’ve got to get clear before that big day if you want a long, successful relationship. In my almost 4 decades of workin…

00:45:21  |   Mon 04 Jul 2022
198. The Secret to Difficult Conversations

198. The Secret to Difficult Conversations

We have to have them, but we don’t like them: the difficult conversation. Even if you’re someone who’s more comfortable with conflict, no one really likes to have an exchange that you believe is goin…

00:58:59  |   Mon 27 Jun 2022
197. Are You Staying In a Relationship for the Wrong Reasons?

197. Are You Staying In a Relationship for the Wrong Reasons?

Are you wondering if you’re staying in a relationship for the right reasons? Maybe you’ve been waffling back and forth wondering if this relationship is healthy. How do you know if you’re staying bec…

00:51:22  |   Mon 20 Jun 2022
196. 5 Things to Do When a Conversation Turns Negative

196. 5 Things to Do When a Conversation Turns Negative

We’ve all been there. You’re trying to express your feelings and then your partner gets angry and defensive and says, “What about my feelings?!” Or maybe you’re trying to assert yourself with a usual…

00:40:52  |   Mon 13 Jun 2022
195. This One Thing Will Improve Your Relationships: Making and Answering Bids

195. This One Thing Will Improve Your Relationships: Making and Answering Bids

There’s one tool that will improve all your relationships. It’s not hard to do and it creates emotional connection and trust in seconds. It’s something that marriage guru, Dr. John Gottman, calls “Bi…

01:02:30  |   Mon 06 Jun 2022
194. How Do You Know If You Really Love Someone?

194. How Do You Know If You Really Love Someone?

How do you know if you really love someone? It bugs me when people say, “You’ll just know” as if everyone experiences love so clearly with a bunch of birds flying in a circle above their head. Many p…

00:45:02  |   Mon 30 May 2022
193. How Meditation Benefits Your Relationships (and There's An Easy Way to Learn!)

193. How Meditation Benefits Your Relationships (and There's An Easy Way to Learn!)

It's easier than you think to become amazing at meditation and meditating just 15 minutes a day will change your life! Imagine feeling more content in your life and confident in your decisions. Imagi…

00:48:30  |   Mon 23 May 2022
192. Ask Dr. Abby: What to Do if You’re Embarrassed by Your Partner

192. Ask Dr. Abby: What to Do if You’re Embarrassed by Your Partner

What do you do if you’re embarrassed by your partner? There are four main ways you might be feeling embarrassed about something your partner did or said and today I’m going to answer a question from …

00:32:35  |   Mon 16 May 2022
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