Relationship Advice

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include: How to calm your partner's or your own fierce inner critic. The tools to help your partner, or yourself, practice more self-compassion. Why it's important to simply 'be with' your partner sometimes and not try to fix every situation. The 3 steps to practicing more self-compassion. How practicing more self-compassion can help your relationship. And much more! Kristy Arbon is the founder and CEO of HeartWorks Training LLC, a business set up to support women in their practice of mindfulness, self-compassion and shame resilience using the practices of mindful self-compassion, Internal Family Systems, Brene Brown's shame resilience model, Buddhist philosophy and exploration of archetypes. Kristy is a qualified social worker, a certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and has completed Internal Family Systems Level 1 training. She is passionate about supporting women in taking care of themselves so that they can go out into the world and courageously do the important work they are called for. We are excited to share the I Do Podcast Patreon campaign. Patreon is a website where you can support creatives. We started our page to help cover the costs of equipment, production and a babysitter to watch our one-year-old while we record! : ) When you contribute you will also get awesome exclusive benefits for our patrons. You can sign up to donate as little as $2 per month to support the podcast.  Any little bit helps! Sign up to support the podcast today.  I Do Podcast is also supported by:   Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information ,but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast   If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include: How to deal with our own, or our partner's, insecure attachment style. What to do if you or your partner has a low self-esteem. How to work on changing your attachment style to a secure attachment. Creating habits as a couple that will help the an insecure partner feel secure. How to improve your self-esteem to make your relationship better. And much more! Amanda Carver is a psychotherapist who lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario. She has worked many years with adolescents and families struggling with trauma and mental health challenges. She works heavily from an attachment perspective, understanding how early relationships with our parents and other important people in our lives affects how we connect with people later in our lives. Amanda is a mother of two young children and a partner in a 13 year relationship. She now runs her own private practice. I Do Podcast is also supported by:   Audibletrial.com/idopodcast If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Craren, a dedicated relationship therapist from Saint Louis, discusses the pitfalls of choosing the wrong partner. She delves into the cycle of poor partner selection, rooted in family dynamics and insecure attachments. Kristen emphasizes that self-love is crucial in relationships, encouraging listeners to view themselves as gifts. She also shares strategies for overcoming low self-esteem and highlights the importance of self-awareness in fostering healthier connections. Tune in for insightful advice on navigating love and personal growth!

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  Why it’s important to know your value and that you are deserving of love. The importance of trust and respect in relationships. How the Myers Briggs assessment can help you if you are single or in a relationship. Challenging what we are socialized to believe about relationships. The importance of investing in yourself and your relationship and how to do it. And much more! Sandra Fischer is the creator of Relationship Reveal™: 64 Cards for discovery, skill-building, and growth, a new card game that gets to the heart of what matters in happy, healthy relationships. Using Relationship Reveal is an active, engaging way to explore fears and provides a language to allow for greater vulnerability. Sandra writes for businesses, creates fiction and consults specializing in communications, people development and optimizing organizational effectiveness. With 25 years of experience working for companies including Microsoft, Amazon and AT&T, her experiences have been as unique and broad as managing the homepage for Amazon to developing an online marketing campaign for a literary novel launch. I Do Podcast is also supported by: Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Domitrz, a leading expert in sexual consent and respect, discusses transformative relationship strategies. He emphasizes the importance of not assuming affection is wanted and encourages listeners to ask, "What would I request if I had no fear?" The conversation explores how to communicate about sex openly, advocate for a culture free of sex negativity, and view sexuality as a gift. Mike's insights aim to improve intimacy and communication, making relationships stronger and healthier.

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  How to set up an online dating profile that will attract the right kind of partner. Why it's important to just 'observe' online profiles of potential matches and not 'create a story' of who that person is. Why you cannot draw to you what you don't already have within. Dating right after a breakup. How to recognize the patterns of your failed relationships and fix them to create a successful relationship. Exercises to discover the qualities that you truly want and need from a relationship partner. And much more! Lisa Copeland is a leading internationally recognized expert and dating coach for women over 50. She is also the author of The Winning Dating Formula For Women Over 50 on Amazon and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and The Huffington Post Women. Her website, FindAQualityMan.com was named One of the Top 5 Online Dating Service by The Examiner and One of the 10 Best Senior Dating Blogs by DatingAdvice.com. She hosts the weekly, You Can Find Love After 50 Show on Going Solo Network Radio. I Do Podcast is also supported by: Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download.     If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  The power dynamics involved in relationships. Some of the most interesting findings Dr. Gordon has uncovered in her relationship research and how they can help you. Why we stop seeing the good in a relationship and how to prevent this. How sleep deprivation affects relationships and how to deal with a lack of sleep besides simply sleeping more. How to focus on what you can do for your partner. And much more! Amie M. Gordon, PhD, is a social psychologist who researches romantic relationships. For over a decade, Dr. Gordon's work has helped shed light on the factors that help and harm romantic relationships. Currently she is working at the University of California, San Francisco where she is tackling questions about the role of sleep in relationships. Dr. Gordon's work has been published in over a dozen research articles focused on relationship topics such as perspective-taking, gratitude, conflict, sacrifice, depression and sleep. She also writes the blog, Between You and Me, for Psychology Today and provides relationship advice via short podcasts for Mindsail, a personal growth app. I Do Podcast is also supported by: Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:  The evolutionary processes that make us have empathy and love for others. Social brain theory and what it means for relationships. Tuning into your body to become more connected and improve your relationship. Recognizing the nature of your experience to improve yourself and your relationship. And much more! Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddhas Brain, Just One Thing and Mother Nurture. He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, hes been an invited speaker at Oxford, Stanford, Harvard and other major universities, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS and NPR, and he offers the free Just One Thing newsletter with over 120,000 subscribers, plus the online Foundations of Well-Being program in positive neuroplasticity that anyone with financial need can do for free. I Do Podcast is also supported by: Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download.   If you haven’t already subscribed to I Do Podcast and left us a review on iTunes, that helps us a ton as well Thanks! – Chase and Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malini Bhatia, Founder & CEO of Marriage.com, shares her insights on maintaining balance in relationships while juggling work and family. She emphasizes the importance of establishing ground rules for couples who work together and offers tools for managing responsibilities. Malini discusses how small gestures of affection and effective communication can enrich marriages, alongside the need for mutual support as couples navigate parenting and professional life. Tune in for practical strategies to foster a healthier, happier partnership.

Tripp Lanier, host of The New Man Podcast and relationship self-help expert, shares his insights on strengthening partnerships. He discusses actionable tools for a vibrant relationship, emphasizing communication and teamwork. Tripp dives into navigating expectations versus reality and the importance of personal responsibility. He and Alyson Lanier elaborate on creating emotional connections and fostering independence. Their engaging conversation emphasizes kindness and respect as foundations for lasting love.