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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
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Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
358
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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137. The 5 Signs That You're Not Communicating

137. The 5 Signs That You're Not Communicating

Talking to someone who’s not listening is like speaking to a drunk person. They can sort of hold a conversation with you, but they’re not really present or engaged, and they’re not going to remember …

00:34:35  |   Tue 13 Apr 2021
136. Codependency, Counter-Dependency and Narcissism, Oh My!

136. Codependency, Counter-Dependency and Narcissism, Oh My!

“What the hell is counter-dependency?” That was literally my response when I was asked to cover this topic for the podcast. In my over 35 years in the field, I’d never heard the term but, once I star…

00:33:47  |   Tue 06 Apr 2021
135. FOMO: Why You Have it and How to Make it Stop

135. FOMO: Why You Have it and How to Make it Stop

Do you get anxious or envious when you hear about your colleague’s fabulous vacation? Are you constantly overcommitting? Or maybe you get off social media feeling depressed? You, my friend, are suffe…

00:31:09  |   Tue 30 Mar 2021
134. Unsupportive Friends and Family: The 5 Things You Want to Do

134. Unsupportive Friends and Family: The 5 Things You Want to Do

It seems like the definition of friends and family would be “people who have your back, no matter what.” Sadly, that’s not often how it feels. Today you’ll learn the 4 reasons friends and family are …

00:35:52  |   Tue 23 Mar 2021
133. Negative Self-Talk and Your Inner Critic Need to Go

133. Negative Self-Talk and Your Inner Critic Need to Go

Are you dealing with negative self-talk? Is your inner voice an a-hole? Do you routinely say things to yourself like: “Why can’t you ever speak up for yourself?” “Yeah, the boss said I did a great jo…

00:37:39  |   Tue 16 Mar 2021
132. Emotional Affairs: What to Do and What to Avoid

132. Emotional Affairs: What to Do and What to Avoid

An emotional affair can be even more damaging to a relationship than a physical one. There’s only so much emotional bandwidth each of us has every day and if your partner is expending that precious e…

00:41:43  |   Tue 09 Mar 2021
131. What to Do if Your Partner Threatens a Breakup or Divorce

131. What to Do if Your Partner Threatens a Breakup or Divorce

What can or should you be doing if your partner is making threats and telling you they’re unhappy? Today I’m going to teach you the 4 things to look out for that might mean your partner is serious an…

00:30:44  |   Tue 02 Mar 2021
130. Self-Sabotage: What it is, Why You Do It, and How to Stop it

130. Self-Sabotage: What it is, Why You Do It, and How to Stop it

Self-sabotage can show up in any relationship: with our partner, boss, friend or, the one that hurts the most, in our relationship with ourselves! When you self-sabotage you’re holding yourself back …

00:36:17  |   Tue 23 Feb 2021
129. Regret Sucks: The 3-Step Process to Make it Stop

129. Regret Sucks: The 3-Step Process to Make it Stop

Superman did it, but you can’t. The past is unchangeable. Period. End of story. The could’ve and should’ve clearly doesn’t help, but we do it anyway. What’s up with this destructive pattern and how d…

00:30:00  |   Tue 16 Feb 2021
128. How to Stop Caring So Much About What Other People Think

128. How to Stop Caring So Much About What Other People Think

Today I’m going to take you through the 5 most common ways caring too much about what other people think shows up in your life and my top 5 strategies for dealing with each type of situation. By the …

00:50:39  |   Tue 09 Feb 2021
127. Coping with Grief and Loss: From Breakups to Death to Losing a Job

127. Coping with Grief and Loss: From Breakups to Death to Losing a Job

Grief and loss aren’t just about someone dying. Sometimes you’ll experience these feelings due to something out of your control like being fired or someone breaking up with you. Other times, you’ll e…

00:41:42  |   Tue 02 Feb 2021
126: Moving On After a Divorce or Break Up

126: Moving On After a Divorce or Break Up

You can’t stop thinking about him. She’s on your mind day and night. You’re trying to distract yourself, but all you can think about is them! Trying to move on after a divorce or break up can leave y…

00:38:53  |   Tue 26 Jan 2021
125: 3 Tips for Effective Communication in any Relationship

125: 3 Tips for Effective Communication in any Relationship

If I could boil down everything I’ve learned in the last 30 years to have great communication in both your business and personal life, it would be what I’m teaching you today. These 3 things are the …

00:34:43  |   Tue 19 Jan 2021
124: How to Listen Without Getting Defensive and Hurt

124: How to Listen Without Getting Defensive and Hurt

It doesn’t matter if it’s your partner, friend or a work colleague -- it’s so easy to get defensive and butt-hurt when they’re coming at you with something they’re upset about. When you get into a fe…

00:38:20  |   Tue 12 Jan 2021
123: What Self-Care Really Means (It's Not What You Think)

123: What Self-Care Really Means (It's Not What You Think)

Self-care is, above all else, paying attention to how you feel! You can exercise all day and get a mani/pedi every week but if you’re not feeling happier or calmer overall, what’s the point? All the …

00:42:24  |   Tue 05 Jan 2021
122: How to Deal with a Narcissist

122: How to Deal with a Narcissist

Do you know someone who prioritizes their own needs over yours, with no apology? Maybe you feel like you can’t get their attention or feel like a priority? Do you often walk on eggshells around this …

00:48:34  |   Tue 22 Dec 2020
121: What to Do If you Don't Like Your Partner's Friends or Family

121: What to Do If you Don't Like Your Partner's Friends or Family

When you fall in love with someone you get more than just that person because they come with a whole community of friends and family. If you’re lucky, you find that these are all your people too. How…

00:37:48  |   Tue 15 Dec 2020
120: Dealing with Judgmental and Critical People this Holiday Season

120: Dealing with Judgmental and Critical People this Holiday Season

I get asked a lot how to deal with judgmental and critical people. This is an issue for just about everyone, so today I’m coming at you with the 2 reasons people act this way and then my top 4 strate…

00:37:11  |   Tue 08 Dec 2020
119: Tiny Habits: How Small Changes Get Big Results. An Interview with BJ Fogg

119: Tiny Habits: How Small Changes Get Big Results. An Interview with BJ Fogg

Join me and NY Times Best Selling author, BJ Fogg, who talks about his amazing book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything. Today you're going to learn the simple but effective tools …

01:10:27  |   Tue 01 Dec 2020
118: How to Get Grounded and Balanced this Holiday Season

118: How to Get Grounded and Balanced this Holiday Season

The holidays are a time when many people throw their rules aside and end up with lots of overdoing: too much food, too much booze or drugs, putting money on credit cards for gifts and travel and tryi…

00:35:29  |   Tue 24 Nov 2020
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