Are you a high performer always looking to advance in your career and dating life? Perhaps you're struggling to balance the two or to be as successful in your dating life as you are in other areas of life? Listen to today's show to learn where high achievers go wrong and how to do it better in love, life and relationships.   In this episode with Katarina we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the blindspots you may have when dating and in relationships

Dealing with the toxic belief that ambition is a bad thing

How to not abandon yourself and settle when dating

The importance of getting clear on your core values and needs

Markers of compatibility in a relationship

Combating the illusion that there is always something better out there 

Understanding if you're diving into work as an avoidance practice

And much more!

Healing after sexual trauma can be a complex and continuous process. Tools to navigate healing will help someone learn to love others and themselves. Listen to today's show to better understand the healing process and learn to love and trust again.

In this episode with Edy Nathan we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you feel imprisoned by your sexual trauma

Understanding the loss of the self that occurs from trauma

Strategies to move through sexual trauma

How to build trust and learn to love yourself and others again

Healing the conversation between your mind and body

Working through feelings of self loathing

And much more!

Criticism is something that will likely come up in relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. How we deal with criticism is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with criticism much more!

In this episode with Dr. Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding what criticism is, where it comes from and it's underlying origins

The one response to criticism to start using immediately

How to move toward conflict resolution when dealing with criticism

How to communicate with a critical partner, friend or relative

Shifting out of criticism and into more productive conversations

And much more!

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the abundance of self help information available these days. Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves and our relationships is something that's simple and easy to remember and implement. Look no further than today's episode for simple, actionable advice to help improve your relationships and your life today!

In this episode with Dr. Cohen we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to cultivate positive relationships that will impact your life immediately

The importance of smiling and moving on when confronted with conflict

The value of not saying everything that you think

How to keep things simple in order to have peace in your life

Understanding when we should not let something go in a conflict

The importance of expressing appreciation

And much more!

Are you frustrated and disappointed by your dating experiences? Perhaps you have a lot of anxiety around dating and meeting the right person? Listen to today's episode to learn how to date better with more peace of mind for better results and more happiness!

In this episode with Anne Appel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Specific tips and tools to date with less anxiety and better results

The importance of recognizing the difference between chemistry and compatibility

How to not settle when dating and how to know if you've met 'the one'

Important communication tips and questions to ask while dating

Setting realistic goals and expectations for your dating life

Recognizing opportunities for growth while dating

Relationships make our lives richer, however, sometimes they can cause a lot of pain and frustration. If you are in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic or toxic, chances are they leave you feeling emotionally drained and looking for answers. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with a toxic relationship whether it's with your romantic partner, a friend or a family member.

In this episode with Chelsey Cole we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The specific signs to determine if the relationship you're in is with a narcissistic individual

How to communicate with a narcissistic individual in the most productive way possible

Deciding whether or not you should work on a relationship with a narcissistic individual

Important questions to ask yourself when dealing with a narcissistic partner

How to navigate a relationship with a narcissistic parent

How to know when to leave a narcissistic relationship

And much more!

What does it mean to live a good life? The answer will be different for each individual, however, there are mixed signals that can lead us astray. Are you truly living the life you want to live or are you living the life your parents, society or friends want you to live? Listen to today's show to understand the factors that influence our life decisions and how to start living a more fulfilling and authentic life.

In this episode with Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand the messaging that influences your life and how that may have lead you astray

The important questions to ask yourself to deeply understand the life you want to live

Coming to a deeper understanding of yourself so you can make better decisions

How to co-create a fulfilling life if you are in a relationship

The importance of starting with the experience you would like to have in your life and not the results.

If you're reading this then you likely would love to improve your relationship and sex life. Start by asking yourself, do I have an in-depth knowledge of what my partner physically desires? Do I know how they like to be touched? How do you like to be touched? Have I communicated with my partner about these things?  These are likely new questions to ask your partner and yourself. Listen to today's show to learn more about a detailed process to communicate more effectively both physically and verbally in your relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Susan Kaye we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The detailed process that will help you physically and verbally communicate better with your partner

How to be in touch with your bodily sensations without expectations

Creating a deeper understanding of both you and your partners turn ons and turn offs

How to touch your partner with intention and attention

How to communicate your desires with your partner in the healthiest way possible

And much more!

An abundance mindset is one that will help bring you more love, laughter and light. Don't you want to learn to cultivate this way of living!? Sometimes this kind of dialogue can seems gimmicky or full of someone trying to sell you something. Not this discussion! Listen to today's show for specific, actionable tools to cultivate an abundance mindset that will improve your relationship and your entire life!

In this episode with Dr. Etel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The mindset to cultivate the will help you begin to create abundance in your life

Understanding how much our words and thoughts influence our life and how to curate them for positive outcomes

Playing with the idea that time is elastic and how we can create an abundance mindset when it comes to our time

How to deal with uncertainty and why it can lead us to make bad decisions

Why you should put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror to help solve your problems

And much more!

When our nervous system is activated it's hard to make good decisions, show up how we want to be in relationships and generally keep ourselves together! Listen to today's show for a step-by-step process to regulate your nervous system and go from chaos to calm. 

In this episode with Julie Potiker we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to find your soothing touch spot to begin calming yourself down

Understanding and releasing the shame of losing yourself and acting out in the past

How to deactivate yourself in a moment of conflict

Using free association to rewire your thinking and bring more joy to your life

Understanding the feelings below your emotions and how to do it

Detailed visualizations that will help you deal with anxiety, anger and other difficult emotions

And much more!

Love and relationships can often get mixed up in terms of the difference between the two and how we experience them. Understanding the deeper meaning of love and relationships for ourselves can help us navigate our lives and relate better. Listen to today's show for an interesting discussion around these topics and much more!

In this episode with Sanya Bari we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The nature of relationships and why they require rules

The important distinction between a 'secret sacrifice' and compromise

What to do if resentment is building because of sacrifices you're making in relationships

What to do if you're a giver and you feel your partner is not

Learning to receive in relationship and allowing yourself to come into love on it's own

How to give from an honest and authentic place

And much more!

Our emotions can affect us both consciously and unconsciously. Negative emotions can be stored in the body and even lead to illness and disease. Listen to today's episode for deep insights into how our emotions, conscious and unconscious mind and our heart all influence how we move through relationships and the world around us. In this episode with Dr. Brad Nelson we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How emotional baggage can lead to illness and how to begin to heal this

The importance of allowing negative emotions and how to move through them

How to ask the subconscious mind questions for deep insights

Understanding the role our heart plays in relationships and whether or not we have walls surrounding our heart

Understanding that we don't have to be at the mercy of our emotions

The importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing

And much more!

Do you have spiritual practices in your life and relationship? What does spirituality mean to you? Listen to today's show to better understand what it means to be on a spiritual path and learn how to walk that path to improve your life and relationship. 

In this episode with Dimitri Moraitis we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What is a spiritual awakening and how do they occur?

Four actionable steps to grow spirituality in your life

Instead of looking for the perfect relationship, perfecting the one your in

How relationships can be our spiritual teachers

What to do if your partner is not into walking the spiritual path with you

And much more!

Models for how to behave and what not to do in a relationship can be a valuable tool for growth. Listen to today's show to understand what strong couples don't do in order to create a healthy, happy relationship.

In this episode with Amy Morin we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The danger in assigning meaning to your partner's behavior and making assumptions

Why you shouldn't keep secrets from your partner and understanding that privacy is different from secrecy

The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship and how to set healthy ones

What to do if your partner uses emotions as weapons for manipulation

How to compromise better in your relationship

Cultivating mental strength and navigating relational challenges better

And much more!

Much of how we show up in relationships is formed during our childhood. Understanding how our parents did, or did not, show us love can help us relate better as adults, be better partners and be better parents as well. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and insights to understand our childhoods and relate better as adults.

In this episode with Dr. Julia DiGangi we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How our childhood shapes how we relate as adults

How we pick up on emotional energy as young children and how it impacts us later in life

The forms of injury our parents can pass along to us

How to parent from an emotionally centered perspective

How to raise our kids so that they relate in the best way possible as adults

And much more!

Do you have feelings of anxiousness around your partnership? Maybe you feel you need your partner to complete you and feel whole? You might be showing some signs of codependency, but that's Ok! Listen to today's show to learn more about codependency, creating relationship agreements and learning that it's not our jobs to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves.

In this episode with Veronica Lynn Clark we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What codependency looks like and how to move toward more security with yourself

Why we become codependent

Understanding our limiting beliefs around love and relationships

How to get rid of the idea that we need to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves

How to create relationship agreements so your relationship can flourish

And much more!

Anxiety may be baked into what it means to be human but it doesn't have to rule our lives. Listen to today's show to learn about why anxiety may feel like it's taking over our lives and the tools to become less anxious while cultivating a more fulfilling life and relationship.

In this episode with Dr. Kirk Schneider we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the evolutionary origins of anxiety

How to stay with uncomfortable feelings and the value that can have

The importance of learning to slow down and specific tips to do so

Cultivating our ability to choose rather than react

Understanding that life is an adventure and creating a cosmic perspective to help improve your life

And much more!

Relationships will have conflict. Successful relationships are not necessarily built by preventing conflict, but instead by navigating it in a healthy and productive way. Listen to today's show for valuable tools and tips for navigating relationship conflict better.

In this episode with Stephanie Wijkstrom we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Identifying similar conflict patterns and how to change these patterns

What you can learn about conflict resolution from a hostage negotiator

How to listen productively when resolving conflict

The best way to respond to your partner to help resolve conflict effectively

Specific communication tips for conflict resolution

And much more!

The more tools we have to make our relationship healthier and happier, the better! Listen to today's show for some very actionable tips and advice to help you improve your relationship today. 

In this episode with Multiamory Podcast (Dedeker Winston, Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren) we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the stories we are telling ourselves to help improve our relationship

Step by step guide to repairing your relationship after an argument or disagreement

Understanding our triggers to help repair your relationship

Why an apology may not be enough

The importance of a periodic relationship check-in and how to do it

How to reconnect if you're feeling bored or disconnected with your partner

And much more!

Relationships change over time and require us to evolve in order to keep them healthy. Listen to today's show for tips for how to keep the spark in your relationship as it grows and evolves. 

In this episode with Dr. Michael Mongno we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you feel you or your partner has changes drastically during the relationship

How to communicate with your partner when you're feeling distant and that you may be growing apart

Exploring other interests and needs outside of the relationship

The importance of curiosity and novelty for growth

How to plan new things to keep your relationship fresh

And much more!

Physical and emotional trauma can have a profound impact on our lives and we may not even realize it. Listen to today's show for a holistic approach to treating trauma, it's link to your digestion and much more. 

In this episode with Dr. Ellen Cutler we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How trauma manifests itself differently in each individual

Uncovering trauma in your past

The link between trauma and digestion and chronic disease

Holistic approaches to healing your health and trauma

And much more!

Group therapy and community can be a unique and powerful way to improve your relationship and feel supported, especially if your partner is neuro-diverse. Listen to today's show to learn more about group therapy and the value of community for your mental health.

In this episode with Lisa Anzaldua we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What group therapy entails and how it's beneficial

Navigating the difficulties of being in a relationship with a neuro-diverse partner

The importance of validation, feeling seen and how to obtain it

How to cultivate empathic resonance

The importance of reclaiming the self in relationships

And much more!

Clear communication around sex and a deeper understanding of our partner and our own desires can help us lead healthier and happier sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn the 5 sex languages and how to use them to ignite your sex life!

In this episode with Dr. Doug Weiss we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do when your sexuality has been damaged through past relationships, conditioning or trauma

The discipline needed to increase intimacy in your relationship

How to nurture your partner to connect more effectively in the bedroom

How to directly ask for sex

Using better language to upgrade your sex life

The 5 sex languages and how to use them for yourself and your partner

And much more!

Do you feel like you're carrying an unfair load in your relationship? The truth is, no relationship will be perfectly split with household responsibilities, carpooling the kids, taking care of the bills and any other number of responsibilities. However, it is important that both partners feel the relationship is fair. Listen to today's episode to learn what fairness looks like in a healthy relationship and how to make your relationship more balanced if it is not currently.

In this episode with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How fair can you really make a relationship?

The steps to take if you feel your partner is not carrying a fair load in the relationship

Specific communication tools to productively create more fair relationships

The importance of recognizing how our parents modeled relationships and it's impact on us

How to navigate the shame spiral and not feeling good enough

And much more!

Relationships can be complicated and hard to navigate. Of course you're here listening because you want to uncomplicate things and relate better! This episode is full of insight and wisdom from Sulonda Smith who has a beautiful way of communicating exactly what we can do to relate better and live a more fulfilling life. Listen to today's show for actionable tools and tips to start improving yourself and your relationships today.  In this episode with Sulonda Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our automated responses can complicate our relationships Getting clear on what a relationship should look like How to understand and embody the idea that it's ok to not have everything figured out How to observe yourself and your actions for the best outcomes in your relationship Recognizing your levels of need for validation in a relationship and how to heal these needs And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you in a relationship that does not feel good to you? Perhaps you're currently in a toxic relationship or you've been in one before? It can feel like you're stuck while you're in it or you may feel you're repeating the same pattern with unhealthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn why we enter, stay and repeat toxic relationships and the key tools to break the patterns and enter into more healthy, happy relationships.  In this episode with Kierstyn Franklin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How your subconscious may be attracting you to negativity and how to break this pattern Trauma bonding and addiction to the highs and lows of a unhealthy relationship Why we sometimes get stuck in the shame of a toxic relationship How to develop more self awareness and turn inward to break unhealthy patterns Recognizing the signs of abuse, gaslighting and other unhealthy relationship traits Addressing a toxic partner and how to recognize when to leave And much more! Sponsors BetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships of all kinds take work. LGBT relationships can have additional difficulties to navigate such as bringing in one's potential shame around sexuality or dealing with rejection from childhood as an adult, among many other unique difficulties. Listen to today's show as Dani and Keely provide their unique perspective and advice for people in LGBT relationships. Even if you are in a heterosexual relationship there are many great nuggets of wisdom to gain from listening to today's show.  In this episode with Dani and Keely we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Difficulty dealing with rejection, struggling to be vulnerable and other patterns they see with their clients The struggle with one's identity as they come to terms with their sexuality Coming out as an adult and how to deal with unaccepting family or friends Dealing with insecurities when someone identifies with the LGBT community Listening to the body's emotional responses to difficulties  The importance of community when navigating LGBT relationship difficulties And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Hatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido.  Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have been there with a romantic partner, family member or friend who always has something dramatic going on in their lives. Perhaps it may even be you who is addicted to drama. There are important patterns to recognize and correct if you or someone you know is addicted to drama. Don't let the drama of others, or within yourself, continue to decrease your happiness and well being. Listen to today's show for key tools and tips for dealing with drama in your life. In this episode with Dr. Scott Lyons we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What is drama, how to recognize it and the important differences between a drama reflex and a drama occurrence How those who engage in drama are disconnected from themselves How drama helps reinforce one's identity as a victim and how to break this pattern Why some individuals create drama to feel alive and connected How to relate with someone who is addicted to drama Interrupting the drama pattern for a happier, healthier life And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life in India as a woman is much different than in the western world. Arranged marriages and a deeply patriarchal society are just two of the pressures that can make life difficult for an Indian woman. Add a toxic, abusive arranged marriage with kids involved to these cultural pressures and one could feel quite hopeless. This is exactly what Kanchan Moudgil had to go through and was able to come out the other side happy, healthy and with a positive outlook on life. Listen to today's show to hear Kanchan's inspirational story along with specific, actionable advice for what to do if you're in a toxic or abusive relationship.  In this episode with Kanchan Moudgil we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What it's like to grow up in India with arranged marriages and a strong patriarchal hierarchy How to get out of a victim mentality How those who are in toxic relationships can justify an abusive situation and how to change the narrative Visualization as a tool to help exit a toxic relationship Developing the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships take work, especially when you have kids, work and life to balance! Venice and Vernon have a unique perspective to share as they are both professional therapists and parents with a passion for keeping their marriage strong while helping others in their relationships as well. Listen to today's show for their personal story and amazing, actionable tips to help you navigate your relationship better. In this episode with Vernon and Venice Moore we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to balance a busy schedule with kids and your relationship Actionable tips to help prioritize your relationship when you're busy Balancing work life and your relationship Creating healthy boundaries in your relationship How to think about your identity as a partner, parent and individual And much more! Sponsors Hatch Rest makes sleep better and more magical for your entire family. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Get up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/ido.  Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. Like: What happens when two partners come from different wealth backgrounds? What if someone is harboring secret debt? Who should pay for drinks on a first date? How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to pursue a career dream? Find out on the new season of Love Letters. Listen on [Apple | Spotify]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can often be our own worst enemies as we move through life and relationships. Negative thoughts may dominate our thinking and create narratives that don't serve us. Listen to today's show to learn how to limit the false stories we tell ourselves and connect with your authentic self. In this episode with Dr. Carolyn Kurle we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the dynamic between your logical brain and your intuition How societal conditioning influences the decisions we make How to tap into your intuition and use it effectively Recognizing unproductive patterns of thinking and changing the narrative Changing negative beliefs such as unworthiness, inadequacy and more How to learning from your mistakes and thrive during your life's journey And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding our sexuality, and our partner's, may feel like a confusing and daunting task. Our sexuality is often influenced by cultural programming, issues of shame and any number of other factors. Listen to today's show to better understand your sexuality, what you desire and the tools to communicate these things with your partner. In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do if you're confused about what turns you on Deconstructing the messages you may have around sexuality Tools to work through shame around sexuality What do do if you feel insecure about your partner's sexual history How to communicate with your partner about sexuality  Play as an important component of your sexuality And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. BetterSleep knows when you sleep better, you feel better, so they've given you endless options of sounds and guided content curated just for you. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterSleep. Download BetterSleep from your App Store or Google Play. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wounds from our childhood and past relationships can affect us in the present day in big and small ways. Understanding your attachment style and how to repair your attachment wounds is a huge part of being able to relate better with those in your life. Listen to today's show for key insights and actionable tools to repair your attachment wounds and love better. In this episode with Adam Lane Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the insecure attachment patterns that we can create in relationships and how to heal them Specific tools for individuals with anxious and secure attachment styles to heal Learning to create boundaries and keep boundaries for healthier relationships How to communicate with your partner if you are feeling insecure How to relate better if you or your partner is anxiously or avoidantly attached And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Pretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us may picture our career, athletic or weight loss goals in our minds' eyes and imagine what it may be like to achieve them. However, we may not be so inclined to do this kind of work when it comes to love and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how functional imagery training can help you in all areas of your life, including your relationships. In this episode with Joanna Grover we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand how imagery shapes our behavior Getting clear on who you are and who you want to be to help achieve your goals Using mental cues to interrupt negative thought patterns The importance of living a live in alignment with your core values How to visualize the changes you want to make in your life so you're up to 5x more likely to actually make those changes How to tap into your body's wisdom to help make better decisions  And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denial is a condition all of us may find ourselves in at some point. Whether it's denial about a failing relationship, that our partner can change a bad habit or a job that's not right for us. There are a vast number of ways that denial can show up in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to recognize that you're in denial and the tools to work through it and develop the courage to change.  In this episode with Dr. Jane Greer we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How denial can show up in your relationships Recognizing if you're in a relationship that is going nowhere Understanding how wishing and hoping is not serving you Using the process of emotional math to understand what you might be in denial about and how to work through it The importance of working toward acceptance in your relationship When you or someone you love is in denial about a toxic relationship And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to feel understood and loved by our partners. However, poor communication can leave us or our partner feeling misunderstood and lonely in our relationship. Listen to today's episode for practical tips to improve your communication for better understanding and more love! In this episode with Madhur-Nain Webster we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The number one communication issue and how to fix it What to do when you don't feel seen by your partner The antidote to defensiveness in your relationship Why we fall in love with our unfinished pain from childhood How to make up after conflict in your relationship And much more! Sponsors Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us may not be getting the rest we need to live our lives to the fullest and keep our relationships healthy. Sleep is not necessarily the first thing someone will think about when wanting to improve their relationship. However, if you're not getting proper sleep, it will be difficult to work on other aspects of your life and your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about simple tools you can use to improve your sleep quality and improve your relationship.  In this episode with Terry Cralle we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Creating a bedtime routine to improve your sleep The surprising negative effects of poor sleep quality Why it's ok to go to bed mad at your partner Why the best way to say, " I love you", is to get better sleep What to do if you and your partner have different sleeping preferences And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Pretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our lives are filled with big decisions and we don't always give them the proper care and process they require. Whether or not we should move in with someone, get married or buy a house are decisions most of us will face at one point or another. Listen to today's show to learn an amazing process to make better decisions about the big things in life.  In this episode with Myra Strober we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn a step-by-step process to making more thoughtful decisions Confronting decisions when your head and your heart are in conflict How to avoid making mistakes during the biggest decisions of your life Anticipating the consequences of your decisions and how that can inform your actions Understanding how our desires can negatively influence our decisions How fear factors into our decision making process And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot of stigma and cultural norms that we don't really question around divorce. What if it didn't have to be nasty and terrible when you break up or divorce your partner? Unfortunately, relationships and marriages do end, and we're not always great at navigating these circumstances with kindness and grace. Listen to today's show for some amazing tools and insights for creating a divorce or breakup that you can be proud of.  In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Vickberg we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get over the myth that your ex is the enemy and why antagonism won't serve you Navigating a divorce with kids and considering the option that you could still live with your ex! How to decide with your partner how to create a healthy divorce What to do when one partner does not want to end the marriage The huge benefits of creating a healthy divorce Navigating feelings around your ex dating again And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you identify as a highly sensitive person? Perhaps your partner does? All of us have different levels of sensitivity that we have to deal with when navigating relationships and life. Listen to today's show to better understand your sensitivities or your partner's in order to live a happier and healthier life.  In this episode with Andre Sólo we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Defining sensitivity and the sensitivity scale How to navigate high sensitivity, and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of highly sensitive individuals How to navigate conflict for highly sensitive individuals Embracing your sensitivity Who highly sensitive people should be in relationships with How we view sensitivity in individuals And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dating can feel challenging, tiring and even hopeless. However, it's important to know that you're not alone and that it doesn't have to be so hard. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate dating, keep your heart open and find peace with yourself.  In this episode with Christiana Cioffi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to navigate the challenges of dating as you age Learning to become happy with yourself in order to find happiness when dating How to approach sexuality after not dating for a while How to live a healthier life as a single person Becoming comfortable with who you are How to deal with feelings that you may not 'have it' anymore And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking up is almost never easy and the emotional toll after the breakup can be quite exhausting. Listen to today's episode for amazing tools to help you navigate through a breakup and get over your ex.  In this episode with Dr. Cortney Warren, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Tips for cutting contact with your ex The importance of retelling your break up story and how to do it What to do if you're struggling to move on Unpacking the myth that time will heal your wounds What to do if you're struggling with obsessive thinking about your ex and the former relationship Dating after a breakup And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Pretty Litter was invented to give cat owners peace of mind knowing that they can keep daily tabs on their cat's health. Plus, it's hassle-free and odorless! Go to PrettyLitter.com/IDO to save 20% on your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation is a comprehensive look at three very important elements of a healthy relationship. We haven't talked much about commitment on this show and the first half of the conversation is dedicated to this critical topic. Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable advice to start applying to your relationship today! In this episode with Matthew Hoffman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Different kinds of commitment and how to show more commitment in your relationship Fears around commitment and how to talk about them with your partner The key ways to show appreciation and gratitude in your relationship How to communicate with intentionality  Important questions to ask your partner that will help you connect with them Understanding what is underlying conflict in your relationship The importance of fighting fair and creating understanding during conflict And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits. Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one wants to feel like the best sex they've ever had with their partner is behind them. However, many people will feel like the sex they had early in their relationship was way better than it is down the road. Listen to today's show to learn why that doesn't have to be the case and the tools and practices to create the best sex of your relationship right now! In this episode with Eleni Economides, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the best sex of our relationship is often at the beginning and how to switch that pattern The importance of looking at ourselves first to start addressing the problem Why we stop trying to seduce our partner as the relationship goes on and how this affects our sex lives Deconstructing the myth that “if I have to try to have better sex, then something is not right” The importance of taking the first step to start improving your relationship and how to get over that fear And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving and receiving constructive feedback can be a tricky area to navigate in all of our relationships, especially romantic relationships. Understanding the tools to best give and receive feedback will help you live a happier and healthier life. Listen to today's show to learn more about constructive feedback and start applying these tools today! In this episode with Dr. Wyatt Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding when and how to give constructive feedback Tools to give constructive feedback  Specific exercises to implement in your relationship to create space for feedback How to navigate unsolicited advice in your relationship What to do if you're a problem solver and feel like you want to give unsolicited advice The importance of creating safety in your relationship and how to do it And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding our personal relationship to sexuality and bringing that into our relationships. Understanding all of the things that influence how we think about sex can help us improve our sex lives and move through our relationships more positively. Listen to today's show to learn what makes good sex, what sex is worth having and what makes it better.  In this episode with Catherine Roach, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What makes good sex?  Physical and emotional vulnerability around sex Understanding how the cultural scripts around sexuality may be influencing you Unpacking the shame you may have around sexuality and how to do it How to talk to your kids about sex to set them up for a healthy relationship with their sexuality Sex positivity and why that doesn't always mean more sex And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone is going to have the same exact set of values and beliefs as you. Navigating our romantic relationships, friendships and family relationships with those whose values may differ is an important skill for a happy and healthy life and a more peaceful world. Listen to today's show to learn these skills and start applying them today! In this episode with Dr. Samantha Stein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding what values are and how they impact us What to do when some values don't align with someone we are in relationship with The importance of active listening when discussing differing values and opinions Why values don't have to be all or nothing when it comes to alignment Understanding which values are non-negotiable for you Accepting differences with your family And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a board-certified dermatologist. Get prescription-strength skincare for acne, rosacea and more without ever leaving home. Get your first visit for only $5 by visiting apostrophe.com/ido when you use our code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to have better sex lives, but it's not always easy to make that happen. Understanding the research around desire, arousal and our biology can go a long way in helping us improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn some key tools and insights that will help you improve your sex life today! In this episode with Michael Sytsma, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The different types of desires that men and women exhibit and how understanding them will improve your sex life The difference between desire and arousal and key points about both areas How to bring the art of seduction into your relationship The importance of creating a healthy connection outside of the bedroom to improve your sex life Important questions to ask your partner about sex The number 1 turn on for women according to research Creating a vision for your sex life in your relationship Navigating pain issues during sex And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Füm helps you shake bad habits. Head to TryFum.com and use code IDO to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. The Journey pack comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm to help kick start your positive habits. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples in healthy relationships do not try to avoid conflict, they navigate conflict in productive and healthy ways instead. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when you or your partner are triggered, and how to navigate these situations in the best way possible.  In this episode with Wendi Dumbroff, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The vulnerability cycle that can occur when one partner is triggered and how this can create a negative spiral of conflict How to become aware of the cycles of fights you may be having in your relationship and navigate these conflicts better The importance of understanding the why's of you and your partner's triggers Understanding that we can't help what we feel, but we can help what we do with those feelings Tools to listen and validate your partner's feelings and examine your own How wounds from our family of origin affect how we show up in our relationships And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding who we are and what we want are some of the most important things we can do for ourselves in life. It's not always easy to understand these things either. Sometimes we think we know who we are and what we want, but we're not quite sure. This is our life's work and we can always use help along the way. Listen to today's show for some great tools to understand who you are and what you want in a relationship.  In this episode with Andrea Dindinger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to acknowledge and determine what it is you want The importance of not judging ourselves harshly and how to break this pattern How to find the perfectly, imperfect partner for a relationship Valuing yourself when choosing a partner The importance of shifting your focus from yourself when dating Tools and exercises to help determine what it is that you want And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a people pleaser? It's not the worst thing in the world to identify as one, however, you may be sacrificing your own happiness in the name of keeping everyone around you happy. You may also grow resentful and have a lot of anxiety around keeping those around you happy. Listen to today's show to learn how to create boundaries, communicate your needs and live a more fulfilling life.  In this episode with Tonya Lester, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Traits that may indicate you're a people pleaser and need to create better boundaries for yourself Learning how to engage in healthy conflict instead of always saying yes or bending over backwards to assist others The importance of not talking ourselves out of our feelings How to understand and communicate your expectations in relationships The importance and tools for identifying our needs and communicating them in relationships And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is a big idea to try to understand. What is love? How does everything around us affect how we view and experience love? What we think is love may not actually be love, but a misconstrued idea of it based on a huge number of factors. All this is to say that love can be complicated! Listen to today's show for a fun and insightful conversation about what love is and how to think about it for yourself. We all need more love in our lives and this show will help you find it.  In this episode with Humble The Poet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How what we think love is may not actually be love and why this is the case Why we tend to pick what's familiar rather than what's good for us What love actually is and how to think about it Understanding love and how you experience it in relationships How to unlearn the misconstrued ideas about love we may be holding on to Loving yourself more and tips to do so And much more! Don't forget to order the book! HOW TO BE LOVE(d): Simple Truths For Going Easier On Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way To A Better Life Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. BetterHelp: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money can create a lot of stress in a relationship. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate money and finances in your relationship from one of the world leaders in personal finance advice.  In this episode with Ramit Sethi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get on the same page with your partner around your finances Understanding you and your partner's money psychology and building your version of a 'rich life' together The importance of proactively talking with your partner about money and how to do it The value of planning fun things to do together with your money while creating your relationship bucket list Understanding your money lens and how valuable this can be when tackling money issues And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing what we want and what is good for us in a relationship is not always easy. In today's episode we break down many relationship myths and work to get to the bottom of what you should be looking for both when seeking a partner or if you're currently in a relationship. Buckle up, there's a ton of great insight in today's show! In this episode with Jillian Turecki, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Examining our history and learning what it is we should be looking for in a relationship What to think about if you're constantly entering relationships that are not good for you The importance of asking for what you want in relationships Unpacking the myth that a relationship will save you How to think about commitment during early stages of dating And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Julie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self inquiry will help us better understand ourselves and improve all of the relationships in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to take on the journey of understanding ourselves better.  In this episode with Dr. Tara Well, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Mirror meditation techniques to learn more about yourself How to deal with our inner critic Specific exercises and tools to deal with anxiety How to shift your focus to better navigate difficult emotions Processing criticism in your relationship and with yourself And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gratitude can improve all areas of your life including your relationships. It's easy to focus on the negative and much harder to be thankful for the life we have. It's the season of gratitude and there's no better time to start a gratitude practice than now. Listen to today's show to learn some valuable tips for creating more gratitude in your life.  In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Benefits of self compassion and gratitude Tools and practices to implement more gratitude into your life today Teaching kids about gratitude Paying attention and creating appreciation for the stunning moments of our lives And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developing intimacy and passion in your relationship is an important way to feel more connected and fulfilled. Listen to today's show for a variety of amazing tips and practices specifically to bring more intimacy and passion into your relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The myth of compromise in your relationship and how to create uncompromising intimacy Why withholding your desires is toxic for your relationship How to reignite the passion in your relationship Key tips for communicating with your partner about your desires How finding the erotic in the everyday will improve your relationship And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Julie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today. Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. Our goal should not be to avoid conflict, but to navigate it in a healthy and respectable manner. Listen to today's show for a detailed overview about understanding conflict and how to navigate it better in your relationships.  In this episode with Marlene Chism, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to recognize conflict in your relationship The importance of understanding your narrative around conflict in your relationship How to communicate in the most productive way during conflict The key understanding that our stories are the sources of our own suffering Important questions to ask yourself and your partner before, during and after conflict How to listen better during conflict and why listening is so important And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only human to have negative emotions. Oftentimes these negative emotions can consume us and greatly affect our lives and relationships. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and tools to better deal with your negative emotions.  In this episode with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How negative emotions will show up in your relationships Understanding that problems in our relationships start with us The importance of being kind to ourselves when dealing with negative emotions How to better deal with anger, jealousy and confusion The important practice of understanding that the only way to truly be happy is from within Tools for practicing self love and compassion And much more! Sponsors Lumi Labs Microdose Gummies are infused with entry-level doses of THC, so you can feel just the right amount of good to feel healthier and perform better. To learn more and to get free shipping and 30% off your first order, go to microdose.com and use the code IDO. Uncommon Goods hand picks creative, original gifts and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/relationshipadvice. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheating and infidelity can be extremely painful experiences for both an individual and a couple. Listen to today’s show to learn how to navigate these rough waters and move forward to get to a better place.  In this episode with Shannon Brown, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of hope and how to cultivate it to move through infidelity to a better place Understanding some of the reasons for infidelity Why you need to create something new after infidelity Learning to be kind to yourself through the process of healing How to forgive your partner and understanding the process Navigating the question of whether you should stay in the relationship Tools to stay connected in your relationship moving forward And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Julie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No punchline here. Just a great interview with two therapists who are also in a relationship together. Listen to today’s show for valuable tips to improve your relationship and for amazing personal insights into what it’s like when two relationship experts are in a relationship with one another.  In this episode with John Kim and Vanessa Bennet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: John and Vanessa’s experience as two therapists in relationship with one another How to deal with an ambivalent partner or move through ambivalence yourself How to navigate different attachment styles in a relationship What to do if you feel clingy in your relationship Daily practices for a thriving relationship And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Lumi Labs Microdose Gummies are infused with entry-level doses of THC, so you can feel just the right amount of good to feel healthier and perform better. To learn more and to get free shipping and 30% off your first order, go to microdose.com and use the code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The path to creating a great relationship is not about creating a perfect relationship. Perfect relationships don’t exist. However, resilient relationships are attainable and perfectly imperfect! Listen to today’s show to learn some great practices for a resilient relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Karen Skerrett, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What exactly a resilient relationship looks like The value of perspective when dealing with relationship conflict The importance of noticing and paying attention to our partner Cultivating an attitude of curiosity and how it will improve your relationship The importance of anticipating challenges and using them as opportunities for growth with your partner.  And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 message Why it’s ok to distract yourself from the pain of a loss by dating again And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 when you communicate And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 if you should continue seeing a potential match The importance of understanding your programming when it comes to relationships and dating How to get clear on what you desire in a relationship And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 strategically in your dating life What to do if you're being ghosted The importance of understanding your red flags Dating if you just got out of a relationship And much more! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice topics that include: The eastern philosophical approach to personality types Different personality types and how they interact with each other The key to getting along with almost anyone What to do if your personality clashes with your partners And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 together Daily practices to improve your relationship Creating a healthy space for our partners to heal The importance of understanding the narratives we tell about our partner And much more! Sponsors Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 differences How men and women handle stress differently on a biological level Why women have better intuition And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 straight hours will change your relationship and change your life How to overcome limiting beliefs about yourself and your relationship The deep insights into love that Colin had while spending two months alone walking across Antarctica And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice 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 change who we are to be liked  How to navigate finding your true inner voice with your partner And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relationship advice topics that include: The link between cohabitation and the success of a marriage The importance of age when moving in together What sociological studies can help us learn about relationships How living together can help a relationship succeed Relationships trends you should know about And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's critical to learn your attachment style if you want to drastically improve yourself and your relationships. We've covered attachment styles in past episodes and will continue to do so because it can be such a powerful tool to understand dynamics and thus help improve your life. Individuals who display anxious attachment styles can sometimes have a lot more to navigate in life than those who are securely attached. Listen to today's show to learn more about anxious attachment and how to heal and thrive with it.  In this episode with Jessica Baum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What anxious attachment is and how it forms How someone who is anxiously attached can heal and move toward secure attachment How to tune into your body to help heal The negative dance between anxious and avoidant partners, and how to stop it How to hold more space for the wounded parts of yourself How you can heal in the container of a safe relationship And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting help from a sex therapist can be a great way to get in touch with your sexuality, improve sex in your relationship and learn about yourself and your partner. Listen to today's show to learn everything you need to know about going to a sex therapist! In this episode with Keeley Rankin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to know when to go to a sex therapist Important questions to ask when choosing a sex therapist When to go to a regular therapist versus a sex therapist The specific ways sex therapy will help you and your relationship How sex therapy is done step by step How sex therapy can help build safety with your partner and improve your sex life And much more! Check out more from Keeley Rankin on her website: https://www.keeleyrankin.com/. Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting to know someone via text is a huge part of developing relationships today and we're often not that great at it. "Why are they taking so long to respond?" “Do they really like me?” "Should I text that upside down smiley face emoji?" There's a lot to think about! Listen to today's show to learn how to preserve your mental health while navigating these landmines and more! In this episode with Yvonne Castaneda, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do when texting gets weird or they're not responding How to break out of negative self talk Important self-reflection exercises that everyone should be doing Why instead of seeking something from a partner, we should first try to give it to ourselves Debunking the myth that another person will make us whole Practical tips for text messaging a potential partner And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't want to feel more pleasure!? Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable tips to increase your pleasure, get in touch with your sexuality and start to have mind-blowing sex.  In this episode with Nicoletta Heidegger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to prioritize yourself and your pleasure Understanding your barriers to experiencing pleasure Exercises and tools to help you learn about what you like sexually How to identify exactly what physical sensations give you pleasure Using a 'Yes, No, Maybe' list to better understand your sexuality What to do if your partner is not prioritizing sex Special communication tips for talking with your partner about sex And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supporting a partner with an addiction can be a very challenging journey. Dr. Weiss' prodependence approach revolutionized addiction healthcare by improving the ways we treat loved ones of addicts and other troubled people by offering them more dignity for their suffering rather than blame for the problem. Listen to today's episode to learn more about prodependence.  In this episode with Dr. Rob Weiss, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding how the theory of codependency evolved in the psychiatric treatment community Why the traditional approach to healing for those partnered with an addict may not be healthy The importance of not shaming someone who is partnered with an addict How to best support a partner with an addiction And much more! Sponsors Faherty Brand makes the best clothes, from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDO at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at https://www.breathefum.com/IDO. Fuzzy is is a tele-health service for pet parents that offers 24/7 access to personalized pet care from veterinary professionals. Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/ido today to sign up. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gender equality is an important issue with broad societal implications. A great place to start addressing gender equality is in your current or future relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about creating a gender equitable relationship. In this episode with Kate Mangino, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to talk about gender equality when dating Who should pay for a meal when you're dating? Addressing the disconnect between values and behavior in ourselves and others What to do when one partner carries more of the load at home and work How men can be an ally to women Talking with your children about gender And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improving communication in your relationship takes work and practice. Listen to today's show to learn four communication mistakes many of us make and how we can improve them.  In this episode with Sonya Jensen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to identify what you feel and communicate what you need How to communicate with more depth in your relationship Understanding what you should expect from a relationship Stonewalling and how to navigate it What happens when resentment builds in your relationship Evaluating the role we want our partner to play And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many important areas to navigate as a divorced couple with kids. How and when to introduce new partners is just one area that is important to think about for the health of your children and the relationship with your ex. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and more! In this episode with Dr. Ann Buscho, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how and when to introduce new partners to your children How to communicate with your ex when it comes to introducing new partners to your kids How not to confuse kids after a divorce What to do when your kids won't accept a new partner The stories kids develop about a parents divorce And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. MANSCAPED is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code IDO at Manscaped.com/ido.  Fuzzy is is a tele-health service for pet parents that offers 24/7 access to personalized pet care from veterinary professionals. Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/ido today to sign up. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to have better sex in our relationships, but don't always know how to make that happen. Today's episode is full of useful, actionable tips to start improving your sex life today! In this episode with Frank Wiegers, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Sex as a spiritual experience The importance of emotional connection with your sexual partner Rituals for communication in your relationship How to play, Simon Says, in your bedroom and how it will spice up your sex life The importance of pre-play and after play for your sex life And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Faherty: The best clothes, made from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDO at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When narcissism rears its ugly head, it can have extremely detrimental effects on your relationship. Listen to today's show for an in depth look at how narcissism can negatively impact your relationship and how to navigate it.  In this episode with Darlene Lancer LMFT, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Is there such a thing as 'healthy' narcissism?  The 5 characteristics of narcissism How to recognize abuse in your relationship What to do if you feel like your partner has no empathy How to gain your power back in a relationship Determining if you should stay or go when in a relationship with a narcissist Why we fall in love with narcissistic traits And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that exercise will improve your health and wellness. However, we don't talk about its positive effects on mental health and relationships nearly enough on this show. Today we're going to dive in and focus on the benefits of exercise for your relationship so you can start using these tools for improving your life today! In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the connection between your health and your brain How exercise can combat mood disorders like depression and anxiety  How to start an exercise routine and keep it Why exercising with your partner will help improve your connection The value of processing negative emotions through exercise  Implementing play into your exercise routine The value of dropping an argument and going on a walk together And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communicating in and around the bedroom will help you have better, more connected sex and improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to best communicate needs and wants around sex and ignite passion with your partner. Hang on, today's episode may get hot and steamy!  In this episode with Dr. Tara, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why many of us lack the skills and awareness to communicate around sexuality Why most sex issues are actually communication issues Important questions to ask your partner to help improve your sex life Sex as an act of communication How to communicate outside of the bedroom to create more action in the bedroom The importance of complimenting your partner and how to do it And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're a relationship advice podcast that wants to help you improve your relationships. A harsh reality is that sometimes a relationship will end in a breakup, separation or divorce. We still want to give you the tools to navigate these endings in the best way possible. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate a divorce in the healthiest way possible.  In this episode with Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Common errors to avoid when going through a divorce The importance of understanding which issues are legal issues and which ones are not Understanding equitable distribution of wealth in a divorce Why you want to avoid going to court What to do when kids are involved in a divorce And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling heard in our relationships is one of the best feelings we can have. However, most of us have never been taught how to be a good listener for our friends, family and romantic partners. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a better listener and begin improving your relationships right away! In this episode with Terri Lonowski, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why listening is so important to a healthy relationship Actionable tools to become a deep listener What to do if you feel your partner is not a good listener The important questions to ask yourself to become a better listener How to communicate on a deeper level And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship is an important distinction to be able to make. Perhaps you think you're in a healthy relationship, but in fact you're not. Listen to today's show to learn what makes a healthy relationship and what makes a relationship toxic.  In this episode with Dr. Ludy Green, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How a lack of trust can create a toxic relationship The ways in which a relationship can become toxic How to identify toxic relationship patterns The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship How to talk to a friend in a toxic relationship And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable—yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory. That's why Kate Loree has written a book and dedicated much of her professional life to assisting individuals and couples with this relationship style. Listen to today's show to get a deeper understanding of CNM and the tools to do it right.  In this episode with Kate Loree, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding all of the different styles and options available in the realm of consensual non-monogamy The importance of setting boundaries and how to do it in CNM Understanding your attachment issues before and during engagement with CNM The biggest mistakes and misconceptions surrounding CNM Why don't ask, don't tell rarely works and should be avoided How to deal with falling in love in CNM Dealing with jealousy And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to live our lives to the fullest potential, but sometimes it's hard! Mental illness, depression and just being human can wear on our ability to thrive in this life. Listen to today's episode for tips on how to go from merely surviving to thriving!  In this episode with Dr. Margaret Chisolm, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the difference between languishing and flourishing The best self talk when feeling depressed How to rescript your life story for the better Examples for how to rescript a break up or other painful life experiences The importance of understanding our temperament and inability to change it The value of knowing yourself and bringing that into your relationship And much more! Sponsors Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 50% of all kids born in the United States are born out of wedlock! Co-parenting, legal challenges and much more can cause all kinds of problems in this situation. Listen to today's show to learn how to best navigate having a kid with someone who you never intended to be in a relationship with or are no longer in a relationship with.  In this episode with Jim Braz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to navigate the major problems that often come up when you have a child out of wedlock How and when to deal with a maternity test if needed The importance of coming up with a co-parenting plan and tips to implement one Using a parenting coordinator to help navigate your issues How to communicate with your co-parent for the best outcomes Why you should avoid legal processes at all costs And much more! Jim and Jessica Braz are the authors of the award-winning book, “Baby Out of Wedlock: Co-Parenting Basics From Pregnancy to Custody” and founders of www.BabyOutofWedlock.com, a resource-intense platform that helps the millions of parents who are navigating unplanned, single parenting. Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long term relationships take work and who better to learn from than a couple who has been married for nearly 30 years? Listen to today's show to learn a range of valuable insights into how we can better navigate our relationships.  In this episode with George and Vanessa Naum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we can miscommunicate and how to fix it The importance of talking about the things that make us uncomfortable How to talk about our feelings and be vulnerable  Understanding and communicating your non-negotiables The importance of self-awareness and knowing what we want and don't want The challenges of raising kids and parenting And much more! Sponsors Green Chef, the #1 meal kit for eating well, makes eating well easy with meal kits and plans to fit every lifestyle: Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals. Go to GreenChef.com/ido130 and use code ido130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's good reason that the Gottman Institute includes criticism in the Four Horsemen that can lead to the demise of a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with this area that can lead to the end of your relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Jessica Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why criticism is common in today's world How our partners can use criticism as a form of protest How to receive criticism from your partner and communicate around it The importance of staying in your lane, softening and communication What to do if your partner won't stop criticizing you Why people use criticism And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/342 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The more tools we can access to improve our relationships the better. We're big fans of actionable tips that you can begin to apply to your relationship immediately. Today's episode is full of things you can implement now to start improving your relationship right away! In this episode with Joneen Mackenzie and Lauren Reitsema we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The keys to productive communication starting with how to understand what it is you need to communicate and why.  How to respond to your partner rather than react Dealing with stress and anger as you communicate The importance of committing to good intentions in your relationship How to set boundaries and why it's a key component of a successful relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/341 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's conversation is important for anyone who has suffered the loss of a relationship whether they wanted it or not. In this episode I speak with Vikki about her book and her work surrounding it. Based on a study of over 400 women worldwide, Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, is the first book to explore and offer healing strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down. Whether you identify as having a runaway husband, or you have simply gone through a break up with a man or woman, this episode is for you! In this episode with Vikki Stark we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with the pain and shock of a partner suddenly leaving a seemingly happy relationship What Wife Abandonments Syndrome is and how it's different from a regular break up How to use a life crisis as an opportunity for growth Learning to forgive yourself and your partner What to focus on during the healing process of a break up How to be comfortable as a single person and learn to trust again And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/340 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakups are hard! So hard in fact, it can be as emotionally challenging as dealing with the death of a loved one. You are not alone in your feelings. It's a part of the human experience and today's show will help you process and deal with your break up in the most productive and compassionate way possible. Enjoy today's show and remember that in the end, you will survive this and come out the other side in a better place.  In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why breakups can feel so painful and how to honor the pain Understanding the different stages of processing a breakup What to do when you're desperate for answers about your break up How to work toward acceptance and forgiveness surrounding the break up The importance of getting to a place of anger at being angry in order to move forward Learn how to be patient and forgive yourself For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/339 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating and sustaining sexual connection can be a difficult task in our relationships. It can take deliberate, conscious work to reestablish a spark of connection. Don't wait for it to happen on it's own because it won't! Listen to today's show to learn how to crate more sexual intimacy and connection in your relationship.  In this episode with Katherine Hertlein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to use the sensate focus guided process to understand your partner's, and your own sexuality better Learn how to communicate your sexual desires and needs How to understand what it is you desire sexually Why it's important to avoid sexual activity when starting the sensate focus process The two things that many intimacy issues in relationships come down to And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/338 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Touch is an integral part of relationships that can sometimes get overlooked. Massage is a great way to connect with your partner and take your relationship to another level of intimacy. Plus they feel great! Listen to today's show to learn more about how to perform couples massage and the many amazing benefits it can have.  In this episode with Denis Merkas we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How massage helps build intimacy and trust Why you can't be angry at your partner while getting a massage from them How we self sabotage our own needs and how to prevent this Easy techniques that will help you massage your partner like a pro Step-by-step guide to planning your first couples massage session And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/337 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dating and relationships can be hard during the best of times. The last couple of years have hardly been the best of times for many people around the world. Listen to today's show to see where we've been and where we're heading in 2022.  In this episode with Damona Hoffman we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How online dating is changing and how to do it better The importance of understanding the dating process for yourself to get the results you want How to create a better online dating profile The importance of sourcing and screening in your dating process The value in learning to date empathetically Dating trends and predictions based on data And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/334 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yuval grew up in a fundamentalist orthodox community where sexuality was not only repressed, but largely viewed as sinful in most contexts. Yuval was able to leave this community and begin a deep exploration of his own sexuality and eventually learn enough to teach others. Listen to today's show to be inspired by his story and learn tools to explore your sexuality.  In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how Yuval left the orthodox jewish community and overcame the shame around sexuality it created How to explore your sexuality and deal with shame around sexuality Bondage art and what it does for individuals How to create more eroticism in your relationship How to talk to your partner about exploring sexuality individually and together The steps to get into bondage And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: http://idopodcast.com/336 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern tech has given us a lot of great things that can positively impact our lives. However, using technology in a mindful way is more important than ever. Listen to today's show to learn how to use technology to improve your relationship and not kill it. In this episode with Dr. Michelle Drouin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the world is experiencing an intimacy famine according to Dr. Drouin How to create more intimacy in your life How to stop responding to our phone's demands The importance of creating sexual sponteniety with your partner and how to do it Using your phone to create more connection, not less And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/335 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code IDO to save $15 your first month’s subscription Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding our biology can help us stay connected to our partners. Most of our shows focus on the psychology of connection and problem solving in relationships. However, understanding our evolutionary traits of connection and biological developments can have equal value to improving relationships. Listen to Dr. Fisher's biological approach to improving relationships to learn new and valuable tools. Enjoy this extremely helpful show! In this episode with Dr. Helen Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why we fall in love with one person versus another Understanding that childhood experiences create who we are but not completely What to do if you and your partner hit an impasse that does not involve talking about it Understanding who your partner really is The major factors shown in individuals who are in love in a long term relationship The importance of recognizing your negativity bias And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/332 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Swell is an asynchronous, voice-based social platform where you can have and host conversations with people all over the world on your own time. And now, you can download the Swell app for FREE on the app store or play store, or by visiting swell.life/podcast! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationship is to begin to understand and practice this one idea. This is the idea that creating the love you want starts from within and does not depend on your current or future partner. Listen to today's show to learn how to create the love you want. In this episode with Dr. Ronald Mann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of cultivating introspection and awareness Why you need to stop looking outside of yourself for love Using meditation to improve your relationship What to do if your partner is not willing to make positive changes and grow The importance of selflessness in your relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/332 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Quip: Good health starts with good habits. Quip makes it easy, by delivering all the oral care essentials you need to care for your mouth. Go to GETQUIP.com/IDO, and you’ll get your first refill FREE. Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. save 20% on your first purchase by visiting NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you're going crazy? Many of us have dysfunctional self-relationships that can create personal and relational issues, making us feel a bit crazy. Listen to today's show to better understand your "crazy" and how to make it work for you.  In this episode with Dr. Mark Borg, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we sometimes create negative relationships with ourselves and how to remedy this Where dysfunctional relationships with ourselves can originate The performer identity to earn love and the key insights this can provide for improving your relationship Why we are sometimes driven in our relationships by the need to be seen as good How to have compassionate empathy toward ourselves Diving into your past to create powerful healing And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/331 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Green Chef: The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Visit GreenChef.com/ido10 and use the code ido10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheila believes that today's topic is the most important feeling you and your partner need to consistently have in the relationship. Do you feel like you and your partner have each other's backs? Listen to today's show to learn how to work like a team and improve this critical relationship component.  In this episode with Sheila Robinson, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do if you feel like your partner doesn't have your back How to talk to your partner to start to heal and create more of a team dynamic The importance of being clear on what is your personal stuff to work on and what is your partner's, separate from the relationship The power of intentionality to improve your relationship How to not overprocess every little thing in your relationship The key signs of a healthy relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/330 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. ZocDoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Read reviews from verified patients and book an appointment with a nearby, in-network doctor. Visit Zocdoc.com/IDO and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear a lot about the importance of presence in our lives, but what does it really mean? What does it do for a relationship when you're fully present and fully showing up? Listen to today's show to learn the amazing things it can do for your relationship and how to do it better!  In this episode with Dr. Jeanne Michele, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The power of presence to open your heart How interpersonal neurobiology can connect your entire being with your partner Developing a new way of showing up in your relationship to better connect The importance of commitment in a relationship instead of just 'trying' How to bring your whole self into the relationship and take the lead And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/329 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. ZocDoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Read reviews from verified patients and book an appointment with a nearby, in-network doctor. Visit Zocdoc.com/IDO and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. save 20% on your first purchase by visiting NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a favorite conversation as it really hits home with me personally. Understanding both our own and our partners attachment styles can go a long way in helping you resolve conflict and improve your relationships. Listen to today's show to learn some life changing insights! In this episode with Julie Menanno, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to emotionally support your partner based on attachment theory The anxious avoidant dynamic and the importance of understanding it How our attachment styles are developed during childhood and how they show up in relationships as adults The value of responding to your partner with curiosity How to create emotional safety in your relationship How to communicate outside of a negative cycle And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/328 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Faherty: Sweater weather is here! Stock up on all your fall and winter clothes now! Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDo at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your gear. Quip: Good health starts with good habits. Quip makes it easy, by delivering all the oral care essentials you need to care for your mouth. Go to GETQUIP.com/IDO, and you’ll get your first refill FREE. Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. save 20% on your first purchase by visiting NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Shapiro never thought he would have to become his wife's caretaker and raise three kids on his own, but that's just what happened. Life can throw us curve balls and navigating them can become extremely difficult. Listen to today's show to hear Dan's story and know that if you're struggling, you're not alone. In this episode with Dan Shapiro, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to navigate trauma in a relationship The moral dilemmas that can present themselves over keeping your marriage vows How to channel your anger with difficult situations What it's like to have to be your partner's caretaker Raising children as a single parent Dealing with despair And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/327 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. TruNiagen: Add more vitality to your life today with TruNiagen. New customers can save ten percent on their first purchase by visiting TruNiagen.com/ido! Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code IDO to save $15 your first month’s subscription Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The title of today's episode is something we may feel or something we may have been told. Fortunately, there is a lot of hope if you find yourself on the giving or receiving side of this sentiment. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the loss of love and passion in your relationship.  In this episode with Andrew Marshall, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn what to do with the uncomfortable feelings around, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you" How to argue more constructively and why you should argue more Addressing the issues you're not talking about in your relationship How to know when you need to see a therapist How to use an amazing conversation tool called positive inquiry The importance of reflecting back to your partner and how to do it best And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/327 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. ZocDoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Read reviews from verified patients and book an appointment with a nearby, in-network doctor. Visit Zocdoc.com/IDO and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our expectations color the world we inhabit. Sometimes we expect our partner to behave in a certain way and are most disappointed when they don't. Listen to today's show to understand relationship expectations and how to navigate them in the most productive way possible.  Understanding your expectations and if they may be unfair The value of getting curious with your partner How to deal with defensiveness in your relationship The importance of taking responsibility for your actions in a relationship How to not get caught up in in the blame game The importance of validating your partner's feelings And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/325 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Faherty: Sweater weather is here! Stock up on all your fall and winter clothes now! Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDo at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your gear. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many things to think about when we want to improve our relationship. Sometimes so many that it can feel overwhelming! Listen to today's show to learn some fast and easy tips you can do to improve right away! In this episode with Dr. Spann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to pivot into connection with your partner Why you should not say, " I love you", to your partner today How to shift your relationship into positivity Fast and easy tip to improve your communication How to instantly start listening better to your partner Special message from Dr. Spann to the LGBTQ community And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/324 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. TruNiagen: Add more vitality to your life today with TruNiagen. New customers can save ten percent on their first purchase by visiting TruNiagen.com/ido! Nutraol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code IDO to save $15 your first month’s subscription Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you blend a family of seven, and still maintain a healthy marriage? Dr. Jamison is doing just that, and wants to share her insights with the world. Listen to today's show to learn valuable lessons from Dr. Jamison and much more! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include Learn valuable tips for blending a family The importance of creating a habit of paying attention to your partner How to create more empathy in a relationship The importance of asking ourselves if we want to be right, or do we want to be effective? A new way to look at fight, flight or freeze Understanding how we communicated growing up affects us now And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/323 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. ZocDoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Read reviews from verified patients and book an appointment with a nearby, in-network doctor. Visit Zocdoc.com/IDO and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Fig's third time on the show, and it's his first time joining with his wonderful wife, Teale! Today we talk about what it's like to be married to a therapist and their experiences in couples counseling together. We discuss their new podcast, Come Here to Me, where they openly discuss their therapy sessions from the perspective of a husband and wife team who are both professional therapists themselves! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of managing expectations in a relationship How present moment processing can help you resolve conflict better Understanding that it takes two people to co-create a relationship issue How to prevent the same cycles of disconnect and conflict Why you need to stop trying to determine who hurt who first And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/322 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prioritizing yourself and improving your self confidence will help you improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn things you can be doing with yourself to help create a better relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Sheva Assar, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the difference between prioritizing yourself and selfishness How to identify your values and share them with your partner Identifying underlying needs and conflict resolution with your partner How to improve your self talk and self confidence Practices for self compassion And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/321 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. save 20% on your first purchase by visiting NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The colors and layouts of your living spaces can have a profound effect on your personal emotional state and on your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how color and design influences your life and how to use it to improve your world! In this episode with Mehnaz Khan, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The effect light and dark colors can have on your mood The best colors to paint your bedroom walls How to organize your bedroom for the most comfort and intimacy Why it's not a good idea to have reflective surfaces in your bedroom How to orient your bedroom and home office spaces And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/320 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. TruNiagen: Add more vitality to your life today with TruNiagen. New customers can save ten percent on their first purchase by visiting TruNiagen.com/ido! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money is one of the top things that couples fight about in their relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to get on the same page with your partner about finances, and learn the practical steps needed to create a bright financial future.  In this episode with Amy Scott, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of listening to your partner's feelings around finances without judgement Questions to ask your partner and yourself about money and your relationship to it Three practical steps to get on the right track with your partner and your finances How to plan, save and spend your money as a couple How to navigate disagreements surrounding your finances And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/319 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improving your relationship often starts with improving yourself. Working on our self love, body love and self acceptance will have many positive benefits not only for yourself but for your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to treat yourself better! In this episode with Tanja Shaw, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to simply allow ourselves to be good enough The important distinction between self acceptance and complacency How to change negative self talk How to lose weight and love yourself as you are The magic of striving joyfully toward a goal And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/318 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. ReadySlim: Say “hello” to a better, brighter you! For a limited time you can save 25% on your first order of ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit plus get a FREE collapsible water bottle! Visit ReadySlim.com/IDO and use code IDO at chckout.  Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfortunately, relationships sometimes end in separation and divorce. They don't always have fairytale endings and that's OK. The important thing is to try your best, to continue to grow and to love yourself and your partners. In today's episode we share some personal news, as well as dive into the details of how to separate or divorce in the best, most loving way possible. In this episode with Lissy Abrahams, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to detangle your lives through a separation or divorce The importance of integrity and respect during the divorce process How to communicate productively with your ex Understanding your ego and its role in your decision to separate or divorce Important questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about separation or divorce How to co-parent in the best way possible And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/317 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are complicated creatures with all kinds of feelings and neurosis. Anxiety and perfectionism are two areas that affect many individuals personally and in their relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand anxiety and perfectionism in order to improve yourself and your relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Ellen Hendricksen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to identify signs of anxiety and perfectionism The three root causes of perfectionism How to navigate perfectionist tendencies and grow to a more positive place of self love The importance of putting action first when trying to make changes in your life Understanding that our relationships are an experiment and the value in taking this approach And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/316 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. More than 15000 5 Star Reviews. Save 20% on your first purchase! Go to NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout. Manly Bands: Say no to boring, traditional and overpriced wedding bands. To order his Manly Band and get 21% off, plus a free silicone ring, go to manlybands.com/ido. Manly Bands—the best damn rings period. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of our issues in relationships come from patterns we've learned from our family. If we can better understand these patterns, and where they came from, we can begin to heal ourselves and relate better to others. Listen to today's show to learn how to do this! In this episode with Tracy McMillan, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How issues in our current relationships can come from our childhood How to identify the major pain points that you need to work on in your individual development Attachment theory and why it's important to understand you and your partner's attachment styles The importance of self regulating under uncertainty And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/315 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people might think about how they can change their partner in order to improve their relationship. However, the best way to start improving your relationship is to start with yourself! Listen to today's show to learn how to improve yourself to improve your relationship. In this episode with Dr. Carla Manly, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to know and make friends with yourself The danger of trying to please everyone else in your life How to support your partner and grow together Learning to be empathetic and listen well in your relationship Identifying your resistance to growth and connection And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/314 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. ReadySlim: Say “hello” to a better, brighter you! For a limited time you can save 25% on your first order of ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit plus get a FREE collapsible water bottle! Visit ReadySlim.com/IDO and use code IDO at chckout.  Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developing a deep connection with a partner does not just happen on its own like the movies may lead us to believe. The path to a soulful relationship takes deliberate effort, and the rewards can be beautiful. Listen to today's episode to learn how to develop more meaningful relationship connection.  In this episode with Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we progress from enchantment to disconnection in our relationship Using relationships as a path for personal growth The importance of not projecting onto your partner How to avoid the drama triangle that is common in relationships How to do things out of generosity and not obligation And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/313 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships take work and sometimes we want an easy answer to our relationship issues. The secret is there is no secret! There are many factors that lead to successful relationships. Listen to today's show to understand some of the key factors for relationship success according to a relationship therapist who's been practicing and married for 27 years. In this episode with Colin Wilford, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding how personalities shape our relationships Daily communication suggestions you can implement now The importance of cultivating empathy to improve your relationship How egocentric behaviors can bring your relationship down How to share a life but not lose your independence Changing your perspective when in conflict with your partner And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/312 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can learn a lot from the relationships of other people. The trials and tribulations of relationships are not always unique to you, so there's a lot of value in sharing and learning about other relationships. The relationships of those who are incarcerated can provide a unique lens through which we can look at our own relationship. Listen to today's show to hear from Elizabeth Greenwood, an investigative journalist who spent 5 years interviewing and investigating dating, sex and marriage in America's prisons. In this episode with Elizabeth Greenwood, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Listen to what Elizabeth learned most about her own relationship from those she wrote about What it's like to go to a prison wedding The challenges of prison relationships and what we can learn from them The unique ways we can learn to express love to our partner How prison relationships can inspire us to create longing and desire And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/311 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intimacy is an important part of any successful relationship. However, it's not always strictly about how intimate you are with your partner. Intimacy with yourself can be just as important. Listen to today's show to learn how to cultivate the different types of intimacy in your life.  In this episode with Dr. April Brown, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn the importance of loving yourself and how to do it How to deal with negative thoughts in the most productive way Developing spiritual intimacy and listening to your inner voice How to develop deeper intimacy with your partner And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/310 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning to forgive your partner, friends and family is a core component to living a life free of resentment, anger and unhappiness. Listen to today's show to learn about forgiveness, and how to do it better. In this episode with Dr. Robert Enright, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the paradox of forgiveness Learn the roadmap to forgiveness that's based on decades of research How to get rid of resentment on the path to forgiving What happens when we don't forgive Understanding that forgiving is not just 'moving on' And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/309 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Bev: A female-first canned wine brand that has ZERO sugar, 3 carbs and only 100 calories per serving. Receive 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping. Visit DrinkBev.com/IDO or use code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loneliness is something that many people encounter, even if they are surrounded by friends, family and in a good relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to cope with loneliness in yourself or in your partner. In this episode with Hannah Rose, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand how loneliness can manifest in ourselves The importance of learning what might be blocking you from connecting with others Loneliness from a lack of authentic relationships How to get over blockages to connection with others How to understand that you are worthy of love and belonging And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/308 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships take work, and so do children! Parenting can put a lot of strain and stress on your relationship and it's important to understand the best ways to navigate being a great parent and keeping your relationship healthy. Listen to today's show to learn how to thrive in your relationship and as a parent. In this episode with Erwan and Alicia Davon, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of recognizing how parenting can dominate your relationship How to ask questions of your partner to help the relationship grow even when you have kids How to communicate with your partner in front of your kids Understanding how masculine and feminine energies impact your relationship and parenting And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/307 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Bev: A female-first canned wine brand that has ZERO sugar, 3 carbs and only 100 calories per serving. Receive 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping. Visit DrinkBev.com/IDO or use code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often think the experts have everything figured out in their relationships and marriages. The reality is they're just like most people! They share the same struggles, argue about who cleans the dishes and get on each other's nerves. Listen to today's show to learn from Dr. Heather Barto's experience in a sexless marriage. In this episode with Dr. Heather Bartos, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do when your partner wants to stop having sex The importance of taking ownership for our roles in relationship issues How to not be a victim in a sexless relationship How to bring sex back into your relationship Why the biggest sex organ is the brain And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/306 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfortunately, divorce is a part of many peoples lives. Denying this fact will not serve us and can actually hurt relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand the different types of divorces, and how to navigate divorce in the best way possible. Whether you're going through a divorce, are the child of divorced parents, a friend to someone going through a divorce or are in a happy relationship, there's a lot of value in today's episode. In this episode with Bruce Fredenburg and Carol Hughes, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to go through a divorce that is family and person focused Collaborative divorce and why it's the best kind of divorce How to support someone you know going through a divorce Navigating divorce when children are involved How to maintain relationships on the other side of a divorce And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/305 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Bev: A female-first canned wine brand that has ZERO sugar, 3 carbs and only 100 calories per serving. Receive 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping. Visit DrinkBev.com/IDO or use code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Piver is the author of the classic relationship book, The Hard Questions. On today's show we talk with Susan about how she came up with the questions in the book, which questions are her favorite, the value of asking questions to ourselves and our partners and much more! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why you should start with your deal breakers when asking hard questions to your partner Which specific questions you can ask your partner to get to know them better Questions that can reveal the deeper character of your partner The importance of understanding the underlying meaning behind questions and answers And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/304 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Manly Bands: Say no to boring, traditional and overpriced wedding bands. To order his Manly Band and get 21% off, plus a free silicone ring, go to manlybands.com/ido. Manly Bands—the best damn rings period. Helix: Mattresses Designed For Every Body. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The more we understand our biology and psychology, the better we can show up in our relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand the reasons we have sex, and how to use this knowledge to improve our relationships. In this episode with Carolin Hauser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn about our two ingrained programs for sex and how understanding each can lead to a better sex life Why the dopamine high after orgasm might not be the best thing for your sex life Bonding based love making and it's benefits How moving away from touching your partner can actually improve your sex life Loving our partner unconditionally through bonding based sex And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/303 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being vulnerable in your relationship can bring more connection and intimacy. However, it's not great to simply always try to be vulnerable. Learn about all the positives and negatives of vulnerability in today's show! In this episode with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the six stages of emotional vulnerability Why you should set certain times to discuss your vulnerabilities The importance of time for reflection during conflict to avoid reactivity Journaling to help open up to your partner How to be a witness to your partners' vulnerability How your relationship can help heal childhood wounds And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/302 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overthinking, rumination and other negative thought patterns can drive us crazy in our personal lives and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to get out of your monkey mind and start living a happier, healthier life! In this episode with JF Benoist, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Releasing the judgement that emotions can equal weakness Understanding how we get triggered by our conditioning How our emotions are created Why underneath every emotion is a belief about who we are Connecting to our body to help get out of our mind Breaking the pattern of negativity when we react out of feelings of not being safe How to build resilience in ourselves And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/301 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Cozy Earth: Cozy Earth is the softest Premium Bamboo Bedding & Loungewear company. Get 40% off your order by visiting CozyEarth.com and using the promo code IDOPODCAST at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to have more intimate and connected relationships. Listen to today's show to learn some great tools to improve intimacy in your relationship. In this episode with Mitchell Smolkin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with some of the first fights you have in your relationship The importance of understanding that it's normal to have conflict in your relationship How to communicate your fears with your partner and show vulnerability How to bring up and deal with difficult feelings Tools for repairing after relationship conflict And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/300 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Cozy Earth: Cozy Earth is the softest Premium Bamboo Bedding & Loungewear company. Get 40% off your order by visiting CozyEarth.com and using the promo code IDOPODCAST at checkout. Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your sex life can be an important part of a healthy and happy relationship. Listen to today's show to learn great tools to improve your sex life and your relationship. In this episode with Dr. Nazanin Moali, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how emotional challenges outside of the bedroom can affect your sex life How to combat sexual boredom in long term relationships Asking your partner what turns them on How to communicate most effectively about sex in your relationship Understanding the importance of depositing positivity into your relationship bank account And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/299 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Helix: Mattresses Designed For Every Body. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't talk about communication enough on this show. It's a core tenant of any relationship in our lives. Listen to today's show to get great tips for improving your communication skills from two legends in the field of relationships. In this episode with Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen Hunt, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to start a conversation so it goes as smoothly as possible The importance of reflecting back to your partner when they are communicating with you How to let your defenses down during communication Why we may act awful when we're scared Two amazing relationship improvement exercises you can apply today And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/298 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Cozy Earth: Cozy Earth is the softest Premium Bamboo Bedding & Loungewear company. Get 40% off your order by visiting CozyEarth.com and using the promo code IDOPODCAST at checkout. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding love and a fulfilling relationship is much more of an art than a science. Listen to today's show to learn the art of love! In this episode with Dr. John Demartini, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The important differences between love fantasies and real love Being true to yourself to attract true love Why many people are frightened to be alone because they are not loving themselves Understanding what to look for in your 'soulmate' The importance of owning the traits we most dislike about ourselves Critical questions to ask yourself about your partner And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/297 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout our life, patterns emerge in how we relate to others. If we can understand these patterns, and ourselves, we can have better, more fulfilling relationships. Listen to today's show to learn about the different love archetypes, and how to apply this understanding to your personal life and relationships. In this episode with Coltrane Lord, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: A brief overview of different kinds of love archetypes How to communicate and express our most authentic selves Understanding all of the roles we play in our life and how relationships can be a lab for knowing the self better How to feel into what you truly desire How we can transform through our relationships And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/296 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There seems to be a preconceived inevitability of the sex dying out in long term relationships. Sometimes it's a bang, sometimes it goes out with a fizzle. But it doesn't have to be that way! Listen to today's show to learn how to keep the spark alive in long term relationships. In this episode with Irene Fehr, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand why sex often dies out in relationships The three types of sex and why they're important to comprehend Why you want to work toward connected sex where sex flows easily How to talk about sex in your relationship Avoiding reading too much into the "no's" in your sex life And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/295 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Helix: Mattresses Designed For Every Body. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding how our emotions are made up of energy can help us better navigate our life and relationships. Listen to today's show to gain a deeper understanding for how to cultivate better energy in our lives. In this episode with Dr. Melanie Dean, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding energy fields, how our emotions are made of energy and how much of what we communicate with energy is out of our awareness Can you be upset and still put out good energy? How to dig under your emotions to understand what you're really feeling How to interrupt the flow of negative emotions The power of positive thinking Tapping into your intuition to discover what it is you truly desire And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/294 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Best Fiends the top-rated, best, mobile puzzle adventure game. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Reel Paper is Bamboo toilet paper that does good and also feels good and is conveniently delivered to your door.  Receive 25% off your first subscriptions when you order at reelpaper.com and use the promo code ADVICE. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From prenups to how to navigate blended families, understanding the complete landscape of marriage can help you deal with it's challenges. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to use before, during and even after marriage! In this episode with Sabrina Shaheen Cronin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Important questions to ask yourself before getting married Why it's critical to be happy and content with who you are before getting married How to communicate around that awkward conversation around prenuptial agreements Navigating second marriages, children and blended families How to allow expression of feelings from your kids and partners in blended families And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/293 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Reel Paper is Bamboo toilet paper that does good and also feels good and is conveniently delivered to your door.  Receive 25% off your first subscriptions when you order at reelpaper.com and use the promo code ADVICE. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has a unique personality, and things tend to get complicated when we try to combine our unique personality with our partner's unique personality. The better we can understand personality types, the better we can relate with others. Listen to today's show to better understand the different personality types, and how they can interact. In this episode with Nate & Kaley Klemp, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How understanding personality types can help you extend empathy to your partner The 9 personality types according the the Enneagram model Understanding the personality patterns of yourself and your partner How to cultivate radical generosity toward your partner Creating more empathy in your relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/292 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Reel Paper is Bamboo toilet paper that does good and also feels good and is conveniently delivered to your door.  Receive 25% off your first subscriptions when you order at reelpaper.com and use the promo code ADVICE. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does passion look like in your relationship? Are you disappointed that the passion you once had seems to have faded away? Listen to today's show to learn what to expect passion to look like in your relationship, and how to cultivate it in a healthy way. In this episode with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn what healthy passion in a relationship looks like Different types of desire in relationships and between sexes How to cultivate passion and excitement in a long term relationship What to do when one partner wants to improve the relationship and the other does not The importance of creating a mind of novelty And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/291 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Best Fiends the top-rated, best, mobile puzzle adventure game. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The foundation to any good relationship starts from within. If we work on ourselves then we will be able to attract better partners, improve existing relationships and have a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn how to build a strong personal foundation that will help you improve all of the relationships in your life. In this episode with Dr. Mike Fraizer, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to understand spiritual strength and cultivate it in our lives The importance of developing a strong sense of purpose and the steps to help you do it How to start on a spiritual path if you don't have one Learn how to develop emotional strength in yourself and encourage your partner to do so as well Understanding our thoughts and feelings in order to improve our relationships And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/290 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Helix: Mattresses Designed For Every Body. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The early stages of relationships feel easy and great all of the time. Arguments rarely happen, and it's all rainbows and butterflies. However, these warm and fuzzy feelings won't last forever. In today's episode, you'll learn how to make your relationship last past the honeymoon stage. In this episode with Neil Wilkie, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the 6 critical components of a relationship The importance of commitment in your relationship How to communicate like a pro The key component of connection with your partner How to create more fun in your relationship Why growth and trust are critical to a lasting relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/289 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Best Fiends the top-rated, best, mobile puzzle adventure game. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Ana Luisa: Beautiful, sustainably made jewelry starting at only $39. Get 10% off your entire order by visiting analuisa.com. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding love is hard in the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, hookup culture and societal pressures, and finding a great partner can feel like an overwhelming task. Listen to today's show to learn how to approach this new way of dating in the best way possible. In this episode with Damona Hoffman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why you should develop a Covid dating strategy How to create a profile that will lead to good potential partners Tools to help navigate first date awkwardness Visualization exercises to help you find a great partner Cultivating abundance in order to succeed in your dating life And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/288 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The single life can be just as rewarding as being in a relationship. However, sometimes it can feel like all you want to do is to be in a happy relationship! Listen to today's show to learn how to happily navigate life as a single person. In this episode with Dr. Megan Stubbs, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how to be okay with being single How to avoid the hookup culture and connect with others online Understand the benefits of being single The importance of understanding your deal breakers and communicating them to potential partners How to create sexual satisfaction with yourself Asking the important questions of what will truly make you happy And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/287 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. Ana Luisa: Beautiful, sustainably made jewelry starting at only $39. For Valentine's Day get 15% off by visiting analuisa.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The more we understand our feelings and where they are coming from, the more we can improve ourselves personally and in a relationship. Listen to today's show and learn the tools to do this important practice.    In this episode with Bill OHerron, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding how you feel and healing negative feelings Tools to help you relax when you are experiencing negative emotions How to relate and express vulnerability with your partner Learning to accept our negative feelings And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/286 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors TurboDebt: If you have over $10,000 in credit cards, personal loans, medical or payday loans, TurboDebt can help! Visit www.turbodebt.com/advice for a FREE consultation. Ana Luisa: Beautiful, sustainably made jewelry starting at only $39. For Valentine's Day get 15% off by visiting analuisa.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expressing gratitude can act as 'medicine' to improve your life and your relationships. Listen to this show to learn how to implement a gratitude practice into your life to start reaping the benefits today! In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn exactly what gratitude is and why it's important How to show gratitude towards your partner with specific actions and ideas Expressing gratitude when you're in a rough patch How gratitude is a gateway for other positive emotions How gratitude can create a positive buffer from negative emotions And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/285 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. MetPro: If you're looking for a high-touch experience working with a metabolic expert or if you want access to the tools their industry-leading coaches use, visit​ metpro.co/ido ​to take their assessment and speak with their team to learn which option is best for you. Get up to one month FREE when they sign up! Best Fiends the top-rated, best, mobile puzzle adventure game. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've made it to this podcast description, you're obviously trying to improve your relationship. Tools to improve your relationship are great, but they mean nothing without action. Listen to today's show to learn how to concretely improve your relationship by actually implementing and using the tools you learn on our podcast and elsewhere. In this episode with Dr. Joli Hamilton, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the difference between wanting things to be different and actually acting on them Specific step-by-step exercises to translate relationship improvement tools into action Using an object to pass back-and-forth to help improve communication Dealing with a partner who is withholding communication from you Recognizing the seasons of your relationship and how to communicate accordingly And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/284 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors MetPro: If you're looking for a high-touch experience working with a metabolic expert or if you want access to the tools their industry-leading coaches use, visit​ metpro.co/ido ​to take their assessment and speak with their team to learn which option is best for you. Get up to one month FREE when they sign up! Birchbox: Join the Birchbox community today by visiting BIRCHBOX.com/ido and get 50% off your first box when you use promo code ido! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships come in many shapes and forms. One-sided relationships can often emerge and rear their ugly heads during our lives. Listen to today's show to identify if you're in a one-sided relationship, and learn the steps to navigate out of it with your partnership intact. In this episode with April Eldemire, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how to identify if you're in a one-sided relationship How to do a relationship inventory with your partner to help balance out your relationship Communicating with your partner if you feel you're in a one-sided relationship Signs you may be enabling your partner in a one sided relationship Understanding your needs and what makes you happy And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/283 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. MetPro: If you're looking for a high-touch experience working with a metabolic expert or if you want access to the tools their industry-leading coaches use, visit​ metpro.co/ido ​to take their assessment and speak with their team to learn which option is best for you. Get up to one month FREE when they sign up! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hypnosis may conjure up ideas of a swinging clock and a con man trying to trick you into giving him your watch. However, hypnosis as a tool for real change in our lives has decades of science-backed research and effectiveness. In fact, it can even be used to improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how hypnosis and its techniques can improve your relationship. In this episode with Doug Sands, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn the benefits of hypnosis and the science behind it How unconscious triggers can be reprogrammed using hypnosis Changing your habits through hypnosis Understanding how we create stories of our lives and relationships that may be far from the reality we are experiencing Take a hypnotic test drive on Doug's Instagram page And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/282 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorced parents face many challenges when it comes to raising their kids as co-parents. Listen to today's show to learn how to cooperate with your ex to help raise your kids the best way possible —all while maintaining your sanity and civility with your former partner. In this episode with Kristen Scarlett, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of always putting your children first and providing consistency in both households Understanding that new partners do not replace either parent How to navigate the holidays as co-parents The importance of planning new traditions for your kids Letting go of attachments to ideas you may have around the holidays And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/281 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Function of Beauty is the world’s first fully customizable hair care brand. Visit FunctionofBeauty.com/IDO to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conflict and friction are inevitable aspects of any human relationship. Understanding how to deal with conflict and even use it to your advantage can help you navigate your relationship better. Listen to today's episode to learn how. In this episode with Bill O'Herron, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of understanding where the most friction in your relationship is coming from How friction can be a catalyst for growth The importance of creating healing for ourselves so we don't pass along the pain to future generations Listening to your body to feel where your negative emotions resonate and how to deal with them How to deal with negative emotions And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/280 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors AndStillIVote.org: Join the fight for voting rights today! Paid for by The Leadership Conference Education Fund. Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit Headspace.com/IDO for a FREE one-month trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships require us to look at ourselves and work to understand our past and how it shapes us today. We often get caught up in what we want, need and expect from our partner, but need to look within first. Listen to today's show to learn how to do this important work. In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to look at our family system and how we were raised to understand how it can affect the present Understanding what happens inside of us when our partner annoys or bothers us Writing exercise that will help you gain a deeper understanding of a present conflict How to become an ally for our partners healing How the healthiest and happiest relationships function best And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/279 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. AndStillIVote.org: Join the fight for voting rights today! Paid for by The Leadership Conference Education Fund. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Relationships and life can take up a lot of our time and energy. It's important to find the time for pleasure in your life even when a busy schedule may make it seem impossible. Listen to today's show to learn the tools for finding pleasure and improving your relationship.    In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to create a mindset shift and find more pleasure in your life Understanding what it is that you truly want and asking your partner for it Dealing with "Mom guilt" and taking time for yourself How to communicate what you want assertively and effectively The importance of asking for the whole of what you want and not just a part of it And much more! Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor, entrepreneur, women’s sexual health disruptor and author. She is revolutionizing the way we deliver, educate and talk about sexual health, wellness and pleasure for women. She also owns and operates Health Over All, the Premier Naturopathic Wellness Clinic for Women in Toronto. Dr. Wiggins is an expert on hormone and mood imbalance, libido, bio-marker testing and providing individualized health care so that her patients see results and are empowered to take control of their own journey to optimal health. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/278 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com.   Sakara: Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/ido and enter the code IDo at checkout. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fundamental building blocks of love come from deep inside of us. Love can cause great joy, but also great pain in our lives. The more we understand ourselves and our partner, the better we can love and be loved. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate love and relationships.  In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn why and how we are wired for love from an early age Why it can hurt so much if we feel like our partner is not there for us How attachment theory shapes our relationships Learn one of the most important things you can ask yourself when dealing with difficulties in your relationship How to communicate with your partner during conflict or disconnection And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/277 Black Friday Sale | Spark My Relationship Course: Get 50% our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com and use the promo code blackfriday50 for our special Black Friday sale! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Function of Beauty is the world’s first fully customizable hair care brand. Visit FunctionofBeauty.com/IDO to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sounds too good to be true, huh? Well, the title of the show may be a little tongue in cheek, but there's a way to frame how you operate in your relationship that can help take it to a better place. Listen to today's show to learn how to be a little selfish in order to improve your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of understanding that we cannot and should not be trying to change our partner Understanding that if you create change in yourself you can help change your relationship How to communicate in order to create positive relationship change Working together with your partner to find solutions to your problems How we pattern intimate relationships from our childhood And much more! Dr. Laura Dabney has been a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA for over twenty years. Her psychiatric expertise has been featured on radio, podcasts, websites and in print media. She consults for a number of large institutions, including the Virginia Veterans Administration Medical Center. She received her MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School and has been Board Certified in Psychiatry. Dr. Dabney’s patients come for many reasons, including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and toxic relationships. Yet, despite the problems that brought them through her door, they describe her in the same terms, again and again, calling her warm, knowledgeable, and committed to their success. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/276 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. AndStillIVote.org: Join the fight for voting rights today! Paid for by The Leadership Conference Education Fund. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about communication in relationships a lot on this show and for a good reason. Communication is one of the pillars of creating a successful relationship, and it's not always easy to do! Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate in your marriage or relationship.  In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding that communication is not all about talking. There's a reason we have two ears and one mouth! How to become a better listener to improve your relationship How to help your partner become better at communication by modeling good behavior Learning how to communicate when you have a busy life The importance of communicating your expectations and knowing the type of person we are And much more! Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen is congregational rabbi and a marital therapist in NY. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School and University of N. Texas (Jerusalem branch) and is often published in various periodicals and magazines. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/275 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors AndStillIVote.org: Join the fight for voting rights today! Paid for by The Leadership Conference Education Fund. Sakara: For a limited time Sakara is granting early access to their only sale of the year with 25% off sitewide with code IDOBLACKFRIDAY at Sakara.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 25% of Americans are experiencing an estrangement with a loved one or family member. This can negatively impact your romantic relationship and overall well-being. After years of studying family estrangement and rigorous research, Dr. Karl Pillemer has been able to find the common reasons families become estranged, and how they successfully repair these fractures. Through interviews with over 100 families who have repaired an estranged relationship, Karl has unique insights and knowledge to help us repair fractured relationships, and live a happier, healthier life.   In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with difficult and problematic in-law relationships Steps to take to repair a fractured relationship with a family member or loved one How to mend an estrangement and start having a better relationships with your family and friends Why fractured families can negatively affect your romantic relationship and how to prevent this Why coming to agreements and resolutions with estranged family members is not necessary to repair an estranged relationship And much more! Dr. Karl Pillemer is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University. A world-renowned family sociologist, he spent five years studying processes of estrangement and reconciliation in families. His just-published book, Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them, provides strategies and tips for healing family rifts. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/274 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. Function of Beauty is the world’s first fully customizable hair care brand. Visit FunctionofBeauty.com/IDO to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judgement permeates our lives and we typically don't realize its large day-to-day impact. Listen to today's show to understand how judgement shapes our interactions with others, and how this understanding can improve our relationships. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How judgement shapes our lives and the interchanges we have with the people in our lives Judgements' role in our romantic relationships and the importance of fully understanding how we judge Why the closer we are to someone, the more we judge them How to communicate with your partner without negative judgements Why praise is a judgement that can sometimes be a negative remark for your partner How to praise your partner in the most productive ways And much more! Terri Apter is a psychologist and writer and Fellow Emerita at the University of Cambridge. Her work explores the secret worlds of family dynamics. She has authored many books including The Confident Child, which was awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma International Educator's Prize and Altered Loves, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her most recent book, Passing Judgment: praise and blame in everyday life, highlights how daily exposure to praise and blame impacts on our relationships, from social media to marriage. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/273 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Trivia Star: Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Search Trivia Star in the Apple App Store or Google Store and download Trivia Star for FREE today!   AndStillIVote.org: Join the fight for voting rights today! Paid for by The Leadership Conference Education Fund.​ If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have ideal sexual ideas for what we'd like to see in our relationship. Often these ideals are not met, or understood, resulting in relationship issues. Listen to today's show to learn how to identify your sexual needs, communicate them with your partner and improve your relationship.  In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do when you're sexually dissatisfied in your relationship Why sexuality can disproportionately affect relationship satisfaction Understanding your sexual ideals and communicating them with your partner Learning about yourself as a sexual being in order to improve the sex in your relationship Why society sometimes minimizes our sexual needs And much more! Dr. David Ley is a psychologist and sex therapist who has appeared in the New York Times, The Daily Show, Playboy Magazine, as well as publishing numerous books and research articles on sexual issues. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/272 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Help Support The Show! Donate Here. Sponsors Trivia Star: Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Search Trivia Star in the Apple App Store or Google Store and download Trivia Star for FREE today!   AndStillIVote.org: Join the fight for voting rights today! Paid for by The Leadership Conference Education Fund.​ If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When your husband is a divorce lawyer, and you're a family therapist, you learn a lot about relationship dynamics. Julie and David Bulitt share the knowledge they've learned through their personal and professional lives in order to help us create better relationships. Listen to today's show to learn the five core conversations couples can discuss in order to improve their relationship today! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of remembering why you connected with your partner in the first place How to handle conflicts around money and downsizing during tough financial times What Julie and David have learned about themselves as a couple parenting 4 daughters How we can take comfort in the struggles of other couples Why sex is one of the primary complaints they hear from couples in their professional lives The importance of making time for ourselves in a relationship And much more! A licensed clinical social worker, Julie Bulitt has spent more than 25 years working with individuals, couples and families. Her private practice focuses on family, couples and individual therapy, she also serves as in house therapist at The Discovery Channel in Silver Spring Maryland. David Bulitt is a partner in the Washington DC Metro law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA. For more than a decade, he has been chosen as one of the Washington area’s top divorce lawyers by multiple publications. He has particular interest in families with special needs children as a result of personal experiences in his own family. David and Julie have been married for 34 years. They have four daughters, two of whom are biological and two adopted, and three grandchildren. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/271 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Function of Beauty is the world’s first fully customizable hair care brand. Visit FunctionofBeauty.com/IDO to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is it that we can have a partner, friends and family, and yet still feel alone? Loneliness is a real issue for many people whether or not they have others in their lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with loneliness personally, or to help your partner with the issue. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we can feel lonely even if we have other people in our lives Combating loneliness based on your personality type The differences between loneliness and chronic loneliness Dealing with relationships that are unfulfilling The importance of connection in our lives and how to cultivate better connections And much more!   J.W. Freiberg holds a PhD from UCLA and a JD from Harvard Law School. He is the author of the prize-winning book Four Seasons of Loneliness: A Lawyer’s Case Stories and its recently published sequel, Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone. After a decade as Assistant Professor at Boston University, and his subsequent service as President of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Freiberg held positions at several of Boston’s leading law firms, including serving for a decade as Chairman of Weston Patrick, Willard and Redding. For thirty years Freiberg’s law practice drew on his double training, enabling him to serve as Boston’s go-to attorney when interlinkage was needed between the law and psychiatric medicine, family law, victim services, and adoption / surrogacy practices. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/270 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. Care/Of: Get 50% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter the promo code IDO50. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developing the best possible approach to improving your relationship and health is not always simple. Dr. Narveen Dosanjh uses a holistic approach combining both eastern and western philosophy to provide the best possible solutions to her patients. Listen to today's show to better understand the various approaches you can take to improving your well being. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the biggest differences between eastern and western medicine How to approach improving your relationship holistically Working with a therapist who takes an intuitive healing approach How and why you should integrate a spirituality practice into your relationship And much more! Dr. Narveen Dosanjh, a highly regarded holistic psychiatrist in Manhattan, NYC treats a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including various forms of depression and anxiety, bipolar, insomnia, ADHD, lifestyle and personal development issues aiming to improve patients overall health. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/269 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Trivia Star: Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Search Trivia Star in the Apple App Store or Google Store and download Trivia Star for FREE today! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships take work in the best of times, and COVID-19 has put an incredible amount of stress on relationships around the world. Listen to today's show to learn how to better understand our feelings, and how we're individually being affected by the pandemic. With this understanding, Linda shares tools to communicate our truths with our partner. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to identify exactly what we're feeling and the tools to share it with our partner How to use journaling as a tool for introspection and growth The best way to invite our partner for a discussion Leading questions to engage your partner in check ins and why this can be extremely valuable And much more! Linda Bloom, L.C.S.W., is a psychotherapist and marriage counselors who teaches communication seminars and relationship workshops. She is the co-author of four books including 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married and Simple Lessons to Make Love Last. Linda and her husband, Charlie, offer educational and counseling services to individuals, couples, and organizations. They are regular teachers at Esalen institute and Kriaplu, and have 600 blogs on Psychology Today. They live and practice in Santa Cruz, California. For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/268 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Trivia Star: Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Search Trivia Star in the Apple App Store or Google Store and download Trivia Star for FREE today! BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critical thinking is an important skill to develop both individually and with your partner. With our current social and political stage, learning to think critically is more important than ever before. Learn tools to think critically and to talk to your partner about developing the skill together. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The practice of thinking critically and how it can be developed Cultivating the idea that you don't know everything and can be wrong Talking to your partner about cultivating critical thinking in your relationship How to avoid reactivity and stay cool, calm and collected And much more! Dr. Christopher Dwyer is a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Health Sciences and Lecturer in the Center for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the National University of Ireland Galway. He is also the author of Critical Thinking: Conceptual Perspectives & Practical Guidelines, published by Cambridge University Press. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/267 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. EveryPlate: America's best value meal kit delivering filling, familiar, pre-measured ingredients with simple recipes. Get 3 weeks meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code ido3. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship goals are not only a hashtag used on your friend Becky's page every other day with her "amazing" boyfriend. Relationship goals are something that can be an important tool to help really improve your life. Listen to today's show to learn how to make intimacy a priority in your relationship and set those very important relationship goals. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get from knowing what you want to do in a relationship to actually doing it Sharing your relationship goals with your partner Why you should sometimes have sex before doing the dishes Actionable tips to create more intimacy in your relationship Understanding and communicating about your sexuality And much more Dr. Lyndsey Harper is an ob/gyn and the Founder and CEO of Rosy. She created Rosy out of frustration when she couldn’t find modern and accessible resources to help her many patients with common sexual health concerns and issues. Launched on Valentine's Day in 2019, Rosy is a platform dedicated to empowering women on their journey to sexual wellness. Dr. Harper has started important conversations about sexual health, partnering with over 2,700 doctors and therapists on Rosy, and launching the first telehealth platform specifically for women’s sexual health. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/266 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shame can be an emotion that takes a toll on us personally and in a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to address our shame or the shame our partner has toward themselves. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand the important distinction between guilt and shame How shame is formed and negatively affects our view of self Accepting our vulnerabilities to release shame and improve our lives Helping our partner navigate shame Communicating with our partner about shame And much more! Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years and is the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression which was published in November 2019. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/265 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Trivia Star: Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Search Trivia Star in the Apple App Store or Google Store and download Trivia Star for FREE today! BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships can be a beautiful vehicle to discover who we are and the possibilities of our lives. Our guest, Guy Finley, has a wealth of knowledge from his own 40-year marriage and shares amazing relationship insights and advice. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we can discover who we are through our relationship How Guy and his wife have never raised their voices at each other in their 40 year marriage The importance of recognizing the pain within ourselves before lashing out at our partner Communicating with our partner and how to handle constructive criticism Renewing your relationship through the years The importance of learning from our partner And much more! Guy Finley is the bestselling author of more than 45 books and audio albums on self-realization, including "The Secret of Letting Go," "The Essential Laws of Fearless Living," and his newest book "Relationship Magic: Waking Up Together." He is the founder and director of Life of Learning Foundation, a nonprofit Center for Spiritual Discovery located in southern Oregon. Guy is a faculty member at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York and at 1440 Multiversity. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Super Lucky: Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Search Trivia Star in the Apple App Store or Google Store and download Trivia Star for FREE today! Care/Of: Get 50% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter the promo code IDO50. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! How we relate with our partner can be largely influenced by how we were attached to our parents as children. Listen to today's episode to better understand attachment theory, and how it can improve your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How attachment theory can help us understand our deepest feelings, needs, triggers and fears What the different attachment styles mean for you and your partner Healing how we attach with our partner How our wounds can cause us to not see each other and the reality of a situation Breaking negative cycles and exploring the underlying issues And much more! Jennifer Lehr is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the founder of WeConcile, an online program for committed couples seeking help, as well as an educator on the process of living, self-acceptance and stepping into your magic life. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/263 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! Parenting can create a lot of relationship stress even in the best of times. During a global pandemic, parenting can take on a whole other level of stress! Listen to today's episode to learn how to maintain your relationship, and parent like a pro during challenging times. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to communicate with your partner about parenting The important practice of family check-ins Managing screen time for your kids How to talk with your kids about the pandemic Helping your kids talk about their feelings Why we don't always have to fix everything for our kids or partner And much more! Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/262 Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Little House Calls, which specializes in helping kids and parents confronting a range of common early childhood challenges. She has held leadership positions at a national nonprofit organization serving children and a hospital-based infant and toddler preventive mental health program, as well as taught in the Department of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her first book, The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler’s Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again was published in October, 2018. Dr. Hershberg currently lives in lower Westchester with her husband and two young sons. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Hily: Find best dates, make friends and start relationships. Hily makes it easy to find friends wherever you are. With more than 17 million users worldwide, Hily is the fastest growing dating app. Hily makes it easy to meet new people, find dates and form meaningful connections. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here!   Spirituality can be a valuable practice both individually, and in your relationship. Listen to today's show to understand how to cultivate a spiritual practice, and share it with your partner.   In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to use your relationship as a path to spiritual growth How to start a spiritual path The importance of not focusing on what's wrong in your relationship Sacred sexuality and how to practice it in your relationship Presence as a spiritual and sexual practice And much more! Catherine Auman, LMFT is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Counseling Center in Los Angeles, California. She has advanced training in traditional psychology, as well as the wisdom traditions. Catherine lived for a year at the Osho ashram in India, a full-time immersion in tantra and meditation, and studied and practiced tantra, love, sex, intimacy, and seduction with numerous teachers. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/261 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here!   It's easy to blame our partner or other external factors when dealing with relationship issues. However, we can only control ourselves and often need to look inward to address relationship issues. Listen to today's show to learn great relationship tips and how to take responsibility for ourselves.   In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to take responsibility for ourselves and not rely on our partners so much Balancing how much we communicate our issues with partners How to communicate with your partner who often puts their problems on to you How to respond instead of react when communicating in your relationship ++ BONUS++ round of questions for Love Tribe Members Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and author of the book Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/260 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! Passive aggressiveness is a destructive behavior with negative relationship impacts. Those who use this behavior are often not even aware of it. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with passive aggressive behavior in your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How and why individuals use passive aggressive behavior How to communicate and deal with a partner who is passive aggressive The importance of setting limits and boundaries with passive aggressive behavior How to change passive aggressive behaviors ++ BONUS++ round of questions for Love Tribe Members Dr. Marni Feuerman is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in South Florida. She is a nationally recognized relationship and marriage expert with specialized training in couples’ therapy. Dr. Marni is a frequently quoted expert in the media and content contributor. She has written for HuffPo, VeryWell.com, Dr. Oz’s ShareCare and The Gottman Institute among others. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/259 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Thrive Market: Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. Visit ThriveMarket.com/IDO BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! Understanding our emotions is a fundamental requirement for personal and relationship growth. Listen to today's episode to learn how to better understand your emotions, share with your partner and connect more deeply. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding how emotions work in the mind and body How to work safely with our emotions and accept ourselves The importance of learning how to tune into our body's sensations How to deal with emotions like jealousy and process these emotions How to communicate your emotions with your partner in the most productive ways ++ BONUS++ round of questions for Love Tribe Members Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, is author of the critically acclaimed and two-time award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self (Random House, Feb. 2018). She is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor. She has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, Oprah, Salon, and professional journals. Hendel also consulted on the psychological development of characters on AMC’s Mad Men. Hilary’s blog on emotions and how to use them for well being is read worldwide. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/258 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sign Up Here! Many people in relationships think they should 'not rock the boat' to keep things steady and to avoid conflict. However, this conservative approach to relationships can actually backfire. Listen to today's episode to understand why rocking the relationship boat can sometimes be good and necessary for a happy and healthy relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why it's important to not sweep issues under the rug instead of dealing with them How we use distance and other negative behaviors to cope with relationships issues Working to find the underlying issues in your relationship How to create more intimacy in your relationship by communicating and rocking the boat Why the average time of divorce is 7.5 years into a marriage ++ BONUS++ round of questions for Love Tribe Members Robert Taibbi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 45 years experience, primarily in community mental health working with couples and families as a clinician, supervisor and clinical director. His work is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and systems theory with a heavy emphasis on changing dysfunctional patterns and behaviors in everyday life. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/257 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Thrive Market: Join today and you’ll get up to twenty dollars in shopping credit toward your first order. Visit ThriveMarket.com/IDO If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us have an understanding of what traditional monogamy in relationships and marriage means. What if we worked toward a new monogamy where the rules were negotiated and not simply followed by outdated societal standards? Listen to today's show to learn what the new monogamy is all about. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What are your assumptions about how a relationship will go? The specialness of a relationship and what it means Negotiating a new monogamy with your partner Collaboratively negotiating with your partner around the relationship and fidelity Understanding your own insecurities And much more! Dr. Catherine Aponte, author of “A Marriage of Equals: How to Achieve Balance in a Committed Relationship”, is a clinical psychologist who maintained a practice of clinical psychology for 30 years, emphasizing couples therapy. She also was Associate Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at Spalding University where she taught graduate psychology courses and supervised clinical students. She earned her MS and Psy.D. at Duke University and Spalding University respectively. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/256 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having sex is not as straight forward as it may seem, especially in long term relationships. Our personal sexual history, combined with another individual's personal sexual history, can make things quite complicated! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the sexual challenges that can arise in a relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with desire discrepancy and communicate in the most productive ways possible Understanding the deeper reasons that you want sex in the first place Becoming embodied in order to have better, more enjoyable sex Experimenting with power dynamics in the bedroom How to deal with bad sex And much more! Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist, author, and certified sex therapist with over 20 years experience helping adults create more satisfying intimate relationships. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/255 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finances can be a huge area of stress in your relationship. Now more than ever, it's important to understand your individual relationship with money, and how it can impact your relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with money, so it doesn't negatively affect your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to understand your personal relationship with money and communicate this with your partner Tools to have productive conversation about finances with your partner How to deal with the uncertainty and stress of COVID-19 on your finances and job Real tips to deal with job and/or income loss during these times And much more! Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/254 Adam H. Kol, J.D. is a Couples Financial Counselor. He helps couples make sure that the money conversation doesn't get in the way, leaving them with more peace, love, and cash! Adam draws on over a decade of experience as a Certified Mediator, Communication Coach, and a former Tax Attorney and Financial Advisor. Adam received his law degree from Duke and a Master's in Tax Law from NYU. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex is an important part of any healthy relationship. Listen to this episode for some great new tips on how to improve your sex life, especially during these challenging times. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to improve your sex life if you're feeling anxious about the state of the world The importance of distinguishing between facts and the stories we tell ourselves about the facts Erotic triggers and how to use them to improve your sex life How to communicate properly around issues of sexuality in your relationship Using your imagination to play in the bedroom and create more eroticism And much more! Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/253 Sari Cooper LCSW-R is Founder & Director of The Center for Love and Sex in NYC, a private therapy and coaching group practice specializing in sexual issues for individuals and couples. Sari is a licensed individual, couples and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor who trains other therapists through online CE webinars and live workshops. She also runs Sex Esteem® groups for parents, women and men who are committed to developing more confidence and communication skills when it comes to dating, conscious coupling and parenting. She has been in private practice for over 25 years. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! New Podcast Series: Love Under Quarantine Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talk about the different skills you need to know to improve your relationship. And one of the best ways, no matter what state it's in, is through couples therapy. Listen to today's show to learn what goes on during couples therapy and why you should start going! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn the importance of going to therapy before things are 'bad' How to work up the courage to start going to therapy or tell your partner that you want to start going What to do if your partner won't go to therapy Common misconceptions about couples therapy The main goal of couples counseling And much more! Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan, is the Founder and Chief Empathy at Empathi, which provides step-by-step guidance for couples and individuals who care about their relationships. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and individuals, and a passionate entrepreneur, driven to change lives for the better. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/252 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. MANSCAPED: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code IDO at Manscaped.com. It’s spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to feel more connection and intimacy in our relationships. However, it's not always easy to understand how to make this happen. Listen to today's show for actionable tips to increase the connection and intimacy with your partner. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What should intimacy look like in a relationship? What to do if your partner has difficulty opening up to you to create more intimacy Why we have different ideas of what intimacy is to us personally and the importance of understanding this Actionable tools to create more intimacy and connection How to discuss your desire for more intimacy with your partner And much more! Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is a relationship coach, relationship researcher, and teaches college-level psychology courses. She is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, a book that relates relationship science research to everyday experiences and real relationship issues confronted by couples. She is also the author of Finding Love: The Scientific Take, a Psychology Today blog and Love Lessons, a Long Island Weekly newspaper column. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/251 Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is uncertain. Now, more than ever, we're collectively feeling the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to today's how to get great tips for dealing with uncertainty both individually and in your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of understanding that things are always uncertain How to cultivate an acceptance of the uncertainty Understanding how we process stress and uncertainty, and why you should share this with your partner Why behind every criticism of your partner there is an unmet personal need And much more! Dana McNeil is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and is the founder of a group practice called The Relationship Place located in San Diego, California. Dana’s practice specializes in couples’ therapy and utilizes an evidence-based type of couples’ therapy which is known as the Gottman Method. Dana’s practice works with all types of relationship issues from pre-marital counseling, dealing with the aftermath of extra marital affairs, partners working through addiction recovery, military deployed families, parents of special needs children, LGBTQ, and polyamorous clients. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/250 NEW! Access Love Under Quarantine here! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Objective Wellness:  Objective Wellness offers targeted solutions for you to stay healthy and strong. Visit ObjectiveWellness.com and use the code IDO to get 20% off your first order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us have a rough idea what traditional couples therapy looks like. However, sex therapy for couples seems to be less well known. Listen to today's show to learn more about sex therapy and how it can help your relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand the key differences between sex therapy and regular couples therapy The most common reasons couples go to sex therapy Why all sex is group sex Redefining sex in your relationship Expanding your sexual menu Men and women's different approaches to sex in the relationship And much more! Wendi L. Dumbroff is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Madison, NJ, where she specializes in individual, family, couples and sex therapy. She is a highly trained couple and sex therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental and sex-positive environment. Dumbroff has extensive experience counseling individuals, families, and couples, around many different matters including; infidelity, lack of communication, depression, anxiety and all aspects of sexual issues. Highly intuitive, she honors the perspectives of each person in the room. She deeply believes therapy is a very courageous choice and a key to understanding un-useful patterns, which repeat in relationships. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/249 NEW! Access Love Under Quarantine here! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients. Get 10% off and free shipping when you use our code “IDo” at UberLube.com. Zola: Zola makes wedding planning so much easier and less stressful with their wedding websites, registry, invites, and a guest list manager all in one place. Sign up at Zola.com/IDO today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new normal family dynamic is evolving and co-parenting plays a big role in many of these new situations. In today's episode, Dr. Lis tells us how to co-parent better and how to reduce the shame around sexuality for ourselves in our kids. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to co-parent more effectively Dating new people when you have kids How to talk about sexuality with your kids starting at a young age Cognitive re-framing exercises when thinking about your own sexual story And much more! Dr. Lea Lis, M.D. “The Shameless Psychiatrist," is on a mission to help children and parents live without shame about their sexuality. Dr. Lis is a double board-certified adult and child psychiatrist who has worked with non-traditional family arrangements throughout her career and considers these families “the new normal.” Widespread social changes, along with a sex-saturated media and ongoing debates about the meaning of gender and sexuality, generate new challenges for parents of all kinds. Dr. Lis helps parents, children, and adolescents face these challenges and develop healthy, sex-positive attitudes and practices. During her training and residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York and New York University, as well as in her private psychiatric practice, Dr. Lis has developed expertise in working with modern families of all types. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/248 NEW! Access Love Under Quarantine here! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Objective Wellness:  Objective Wellness offers targeted solutions for you to stay healthy and strong. Visit ObjectiveWellness.com and use the code IDO to get 20% off your first order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our relationships go through natural rhythms and cycles just as the rest of nature does. If you can understand that your relationship will go through different seasons, you can better navigate the changes. Listen to this episode to learn about the different seasons of your relationship and life. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Becoming aware of the patterns in nature and working with them in your relationship Understanding that whatever is happening in your life will change How we can personally change with the seasons of the year and throughout our lives Why we shouldn't change too many things at once in our relationship And much more! John G. Cottone, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice; a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University; and a researcher with peer-reviewed publications in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience. He is also the author of a personal growth book entitled "Who Are You? Essential Questions for Hitchhikers on the Road of Truth." Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/247 NEW! Access Love Under Quarantine here! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Policy Genius is America's leading online insurance marketplace. Compare and buy in just a few minutes. We all get things wrong from time to time. At least we can get life insurance right with Policy Genius. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access our new Love Under Quarantine series here: Love Under Quarantine This show's title sounds like a big project, huh? Well, we believe it's definitely one worth pursuing! Listen to today's show to get the tools and information to start creating more meaning, purpose and happiness in your relationship today! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to create meaning and reach goals in your relationship Importance of not looking to your partner to make you happy Building something bigger in your relationship The two phases of our realities and the key to understanding each How to keep things fresh in a long term relationship And much more! For more than 13 years, Peter Lynn and Tod Jacobs have been helping their students develop a mature and idealistic vision of marriage as the primary vehicle to create wholeness, meaning, purpose and happiness in their lives, and on working to perfect the character issues that lie at the core of a successful spouse -- giving, empathy, focus, staying power and a strong desire to help build the other. Their work combines practical and mystical Jewish wisdom with modern theory and techniques, and with experience accrued through years of real-world implementation and practice. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/246 NEW! Access Love Under Quarantine here! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access our new Love Under Quarantine series here: Love Under Quarantine You're not alone if the current crisis is causing you to feel stressed and anxious. Anxiety can manifest itself in many ways that prove detrimental to our own personal health, as well as our relationships. The sense of uncertainty, worrying about the future and the general demands of life are all forms of anxiety. Don’t let anxiety bog you down and negatively affect the relationship with yourself and your partner. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How anxiety can manifest as reactivity to your partner and how to change this to responsiveness Why some anxiety can be good and how to best channel this energy Becoming aware of your anxiety and taking steps to manage it How to slow things down rather than approaching everything with a sense of urgency How anxiety lives in the body and the physiological responses we can create to cope with our anxiety And much more! Dr. Denise Fournier is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and coach in Miami, FL. Through her practice, Evergreen Therapy, she works with individuals and couples using an approach that blends modern research and Eastern philosophy. In addition to her work with clients, Denise is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University and a regular contributor to the Psychology Today. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/245 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO20 during checkout! Feals is premium CBD delivered straight to your door. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/ido and get 50% off your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson is a NYT bestselling author who has written books about hope, living a good life and now an audible original about love and relationships. Listen to today's show to hear Mark's perspective on relationships through his own personal experiences and through putting together an audiobook about them. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of recognizing the false 'Disney narrative' about love and relationships Learning to be skeptical of yourself as a tool for living a good life How to decide who you should date Why Mark believes love is not scarce What Mark has learned from his own relationships and from putting together this audiobook And much more! Mark Manson is an OG super blogger turned best-selling author. His international smash hit, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, has sold millions of copies, inspiring a generation of no fucks given. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/244 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our personality is created by a multitude of complex factors to create a way in which we view the world and relate with others. One theory on the dimensions of our personality comes from the 19th-century spiritual philosopher George Gurdjieff. Today's guest, John Cottone, Ph.D., walks us through Gurdjieff's personality theory and shows us how we can apply it to ourselves and our relationships. Gurdjieff believed that personality types can be divided into physical, emotional and intellectual categories and that each person would be well-served by following the spiritual path that resonates with her respective personality orientation. We really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn about the physical, emotional and intellectual personality dimensions How to determine which personality dimension you and your partner align with the most Understanding if some personality dimensions are incompatible? How to work with your partner's personality Why understanding you and your partner's personality type can be valuable during these difficult times And much more! John G. Cottone, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice; a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University; and a researcher with peer-reviewed publications in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience. He is also the author of a personal growth book entitled "Who Are You? Essential Questions for Hitchhikers on the Road of Truth." Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/243 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Feals is premium CBD delivered straight to your door. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/ido and get 50% off your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coronavirus pandemic is on everyone's minds, and is likely adding stress to your life and relationships. Listen to today's show with Dr. Melanie Joy as we discuss how to navigate your personal and relational life specifically during these difficult times. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to help yourself and your partner feel secure during times of insecurity What to do if your partner does not care about the health situation as much as you do Why it's important to understand innate personal views on hygiene How to communicate in the most productive way when discussing important decisions and views Making decisions that are good for your relationship during stressful times And much more! Melanie Joy, PhD, is a Harvard-educated psychologist specializing in relationships, communication and social change. She is the award-winning author of five books, including Getting Relationships Right: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work. Dr. Joy is also an international speaker, trainer and organizational coach. Her work has been featured by media outlets around the world, including The New York Times, BBC, and ABC Australia; and she has been granted a number of international awards. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/242 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO20 during checkout! Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personal finances and insurance are not the most sexy topics when it comes to working on your relationship. However, these things can pull two people apart and even end relationships all together. Listen to today's show to learn how to get your financial and relational life in order with your partner. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn a recommended route to a more financially responsible partnership Where to start when talking about insurance and financial responsibilities with your partner How does a financial planner budget for his wedding? Contributing to investments for retirement And much more! Patrick Hanzel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ on the advanced planning team at Policygenius. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked as an advisor and associate at Northwestern Mutual. He has a degree in Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/241 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Zola: Zola makes wedding planning so much easier and less stressful with their wedding websites, registry, invites, and a guest list manager all in one place. Sign up at Zola.com/IDO today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coercive control is a seriously negative strategy introduced in some relationships. Listen to today's show to understand if you are in a coercive control relationship, and how to navigate this territory. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Coercive control as a strategy for your partner to dominate others through manipulation, isolation and other toxic behaviors How to stand up to a coercive controlling partner How to determine if your partner exhibits coercive controlling behavior Changing the negative patterns and seeking professional help And much more! Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD is the author of Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship. With a PhD in Psychology, she has spent 25 years as a researcher, advocate and teacher on topics related to violence against women and children. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/240 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Thrive Causemetics: Start thriving and help women in need today by going to ThriveCausemetics.com/IDO and use code IDO for 15% off your first purchase! Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our romantic lives with our partners will inevitably change over time. How can we navigate these changes in long term relationships? Listen to today's show to learn some tools and insights into this thing we call LOVE. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Experiences of early intense love contrasted with longer term profound love How can we make love and sexual desire last long term? The importance of focusing on the profound aspects of your partner Options for relationship styles depending on age and life circumstances Answers to the BIG question: Is love best when it's fresh? And much more! Aaron Ben-Ze’ev is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Haifa. His most recent book is The Arc of Love: How Our Romantic Lives Change Over Time. (University of Chicago Press, 2019). He is a former President of the University of Haifa, and he is the Founding and Former President of the European Philosophical Society for the Study of Emotions. Professor Ben-Ze'ev is considered one of the world's leading experts in the study of emotions. Most recently, his research has centered on love and the impact of time on romantic love. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/239 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Feals is premium CBD delivered straight to your door. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/ido and get 50% off your first order. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much of a successful relationship involves properly apologizing to your partner and repairing the relationship. Relationships are not necessarily about preventing disagreements and arguments, but apologizing and moving forward positively. Listen to today's show to learn how to apologize the right way! In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why simply saying you're sorry is usually not enough The five apology languages that you and your partner will likely fall into Blame and its role in apologizing How to communicate if you are desiring an apology from someone not giving it How to make your apology sincere And much more! Dr. Jen Thomas is a TED speaker, psychologist and author. She enjoys teaching what to say when challenging conversations arise at work or at home. Today’s world requires that you know the essentials of successful apologies. Simply saying you’re sorry is usually not enough. Dr. Jen helps people like you turn bad situations into good outcomes based on your love and apology languages. She is one of a handful of approved presenters for Gary Chapman’s #1 New York Times best-selling book series “The Five Love Languages.” Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/238 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO20 during checkout! Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship partners and friends can offer valuable support for managing stress and anxiety in our lives. However, sometimes relying on others to manage our emotions can create negative effects in our lives and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to balance this sometimes complicated dynamic.    In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding if you are automatically pulling in a third person to help manage your relationship anxiety The negative effects of relying too much on others How to sit with your own anxiety before projecting it onto others Writing things down to help process your problems Becoming curious about how you function when you become anxious And much more! Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and mental health writer who lives in Washington, DC. She is the author of the new book, Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and hosts the show Family Matters, a production of the University of the District of Columbia. Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/237 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp:Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices