371: Dating After A Breakup Or Loss
Relationship Advice
It can be hard to know when and how to start dating after a breakup or death of a partner. Listen to today’s show to learn valuable tips for dating in the healthiest, most productive way possible after experiencing a loss. In this episode with Krista St-Germain, we discuss topics that include: How to grieve a breakup or death of a partner and why the 5 stages of grief may not always go as you think Debunking common myths around dating after a loss The importance of allowing our emotions How to know when to start dating again Post-traumatic growth and its hopeful...
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370: Learn To Communicate Lovingly With Your Partner
Relationship Advice
Communication is a key component to any successful relationship. Whether you want to improve communication with your romantic partner, friends or family, this episode is for you. In this episode with Juliette Karaman, we discuss topics that include: The importance of staying curious to help communicate better What to do when you or your partner is triggered during communication Learn a super valuable and actionable communication exercise that will bring you closer to your partner immediately Words and phrases to avoid during communication Learning the importance of timing...
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369: Love Yourself More To Date Better
Relationship Advice
If you want to have more success in your dating life there are a lot of things you can do. One of the most important things to do is to work on your relationship with yourself. Listen to today’s show to learn how to date smarter, love yourself to attract the best partner that’s the right fit and much more! In this episode with Keyen Lage, we discuss topics that include: How to listen to your body in order to make good dating decisions The importance of not settling in a relationship and connecting to your heart to make decisions How to make a good decision if you’re not sure...
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368: How To Date Smart
Relationship Advice
Dating can be tiring and frustrating to the point that you may feel like giving up. Don't worry, there's hope! Today you're going to get actionable tips that will help you navigate your dating life and set you on a path to finding your ideal partner. In this episode with Stephanie Mintz, we discuss topics that include: How to set up your dating GPS for a foundation of dating success Why it can be bad to jump into the physical too quickly while dating Understanding and communicating if you want to date casually or for a long term partner How to communicate productively and...
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367: Personality Types And Your Relationship
Relationship Advice
Our personalities can clash with another person or they can gel. The manner in which we approach and navigate any relationship in our lives will depend on our personality and how it interacts with other personalities. The more we can understand personalities, the better we can relate! Listen to today's show to learn more about your personality and how it shows up in any kind of relationship. In this episode with Dr. Vicki Matthews, we discuss topics that include: The eastern philosophical approach to personality types Different personality types and how they interact with...
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366: Daily Practices For A Thriving Relationship
Relationship Advice
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Relationships take work! Well, great, amazing, mind blowing relationships take work. If you want to improve your relationship and make it amazing, you'll need to take deliberate steps to make that happen. Listen to today's show to learn amazing actionable tips that you can implement in your relationship today! In this episode with Lair Torrent we discuss topics that include: The importance of being proactive in relationship improvement How to develop a relationship culture and direction Understanding our wounds and how they bring us...
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365: Sex Talk
Relationship Advice
Biological sex differences have numerous and important implications for how we show up in relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about these differences and use this information to improve your relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich, we discuss topics that include: How sex hormone levels influence communication and behavior The structural differences between male and female brains and why you should understand them How testosterone can hinder language abilities Navigating conflict with an understanding of male and female biological...
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364: World Record Endurance Adventurer On The Power of Love
Relationship Advice
What does a world renown endurance athlete know about love and relationships? It turns out, quite a lot! This conversation with Colin O'Brady will give you insight, tools and inspiration for your life and your relationship. Colin has a deep appreciation for his relationship with his wife and how it impacts the amazing feats he's accomplished. In this episode with Colin O'Brady, we discuss topics that include: How to pursue your goals and balance your relationship at the same time Navigating long distance relationships and time away from your partner Why walking for 12...
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363: Releasing Your True Inner Voice
Relationship Advice
What does it mean to speak your deepest truth and show up as your most authentic self? It's not always easy to show up in this way but the benefits can be amazing. Listen to today's show to learn how to access your true inner voice and live more authentically. Of course this will all help improve your relationship along the way! In this episode with Dr. Fred Moss, we discuss topics that include: What is our true inner voice and how can we access it Why we lose our true selves Specific exercises to help cultivate your inner voice and resonate with our true selves Why we sometimes...
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362: Cohabitation And Your Relationship
Relationship Advice
It can be valuable to understand how cohabitation may affect the success of your relationship. How and when you should move in together are just a couple of questions you might be asking yourself. Dr. Kuperberg has done extensive research into cohabitation and how it impacts relationships and marriages. Listen to today's show to learn about what the research shows, what to do about it and much more! In this episode with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg, we discuss topics that include: The link between cohabitation and the success of a marriage The importance of age when moving in together What...
info_outlineThere are a lot of myths surrounding the attainment of happiness. Understanding these myths and moving toward a better path will improve your relationship and your life. Listen to today's show to learn how get on a path toward more happiness!
In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- Examples for how we look for happiness in all of the wrong places
- Developing rituals with your partner to increase relationship satisfaction
- Using chocolate to develop mindfulness and become more attuned with your partner
- The importance of not personalizing our partners actions
- Looking at our partner in a new light without or predetermined labels
- And much more!
Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Her new book is Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day (Rowman & Littlefield, Sept. 15, 2019).
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