Relationship Advice

Daryl Cioffi and Jennifer Weaver-Breitenbecher are licensed psychotherapists and co-owners of Polaris Counseling & Consulting. They discuss the importance of personal growth in nurturing relationships. Self-awareness and boundary-setting emerge as essential tools for healthier dynamics. Trust in relationships is explored, alongside the idea that you can only be as healthy as your partner. The hosts emphasize effective communication and mutual support, advocating for couples counseling as a means to enhance intimacy and resolve conflicts.

  In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with mismatched sexual desires in a relationship. (#1 reason couples struggle sexually in relationships) Reducing sexual anxiety in oneself and in a relationship. The importance of sexual knowledge. Sex to reduce headaches and why you should 'Just Do It'. Communication skills related to your sexual relationship. And much more! Dr. Diana Wiley is a licensed marriage and family therapist and board certified sex therapist. Dr. Wiley has been providing talk therapy to individuals and couples for more than thirty years with an emphasis on sexual issues and their effect on relationships. People describe her as warm, knowledgeable, forthright and very caring. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of relationship therapy, particularly as a sex therapist. 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: How to make a good relationship great. Why it's important to tell your partner why you love them. How the depth of intimacy sets the good relationships apart from the great relationship. How to create more depth of intimacy in a relationship. Creating balance in your relationship. And much more! Charlie and Linda Bloom have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups and organizations since 1975. They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute and the World Health Organization. They have offered seminars throughout the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Sweden, India, Brazil, and many other locations. 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: How to talk about politics in a productive manner with friends, family and other relationships. The tools to have a constructive political debate that will not end in shouting matches. Navigating the tough conversations you might have with those of opposing political views. Moving forward in a positive direction no matter what your political affiliation. And much more! Daniel Ellenberg, PhD is a seminar leader, licensed therapist, leadership coach and conversation adviser. He is a principal in Rewire Leadership and co-founder of Relationships That Work. He is a board member of the Wellspring Institute of Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom and is currently involved with two research projects: interpersonal courage in the workplace and the relationship between the traditional male role and emotional resilience. 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: Whether or not you should have separate or joint accounts with your partner. The importance of communicating about your finances. How to form the right financial plan for your relationship. Financial infidelity and it's impact on relationships. And much more! Laurie Itkin is a financial advisor and wealth manager at Coastwise Capital Group, an award-winning boutique money management firm in La Jolla, California, where she serves clients throughout the country. Through her separate company, The Options Lady, she serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and provides analysis of the financial and tax impacts of proposed settlement options being considered by divorcing couples. 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

Justin Stenstrom, a nationally acclaimed life coach and founder of EliteManMagazine.com, shares insights on what makes a relationship thrive. He emphasizes the necessity of unconditional love and mutual respect. Understanding when arguments are productive is key, and setting boundaries ensures security. Justin advises couples to focus on 'us' rather than 'I.' He also highlights the beauty of accepting imperfections in each other, fostering a lasting connection. Tune in for practical advice to strengthen your partnership!

In this discussion, Erik Newton, a former family law attorney turned relationship expert, shares his deep understanding of love dynamics. He explores why we often fight with those we love, offering strategies for conflict prevention. Erik emphasizes the importance of naming feelings and creating a mission statement for healthy partnerships. The conversation also touches on moving beyond fight-or-flight responses and fostering emotional awareness. With insights from his extensive experiences, Erik aims to help couples build stronger, more resilient relationships.

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to be mindful and practice emotional intelligence in a relationship. Tools to be present with your partner. The importance of emotional intelligence for personal and relationship growth. Tips and resources for meditation. And much more! In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Debra Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a psychologist and author and has worked in private practice consulting on everything from panic to depression and parenting problems. For a number of years she worked as a couple therapist and university lecturer in marriage and relationships. Prior to psychology, Dr. Campbell taught yoga and meditation, so mindfulness has always been a cornerstone of her work in mental health and couple relationship rehab. She was the Director of Hobsons Bay Yoga and Natural Health and Newport Yoga Centre for over a decade. Dr. Campbell's psychological research on couple relationship satisfaction, emotional intelligence and spirituality in mental health has been published in psychological journals in Australia and the USA. 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: How Darek's experience as a Navy Seal helped him write his new book. Treat your spouse how they would like to be treated. How we can become blind to the things that need to be done to help fix a relationship. And much more! In today's episode we are joined by Senior Chief Darek Laviolette US Navy SEAL (ret). Darek served 24 years of active duty, 9 combat deployments and received the Bronze Star with Valor. However, Darek's most proud work is helping men and women through rough spots in their marriages. His book A Seal to Heal Your Marriage helps with just that. 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: Communication strategies for better communication with your partner. Understanding your partner on a deeper level. Accepting without judgement. Communicating with your actions. Practicing sincere awareness in your relationship. And much more! On today's episode we welcome Shawn Schweier to the show. Shawn is a personal development expert specializing in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He runs the largest active NLP community in Denver and is focused most on helping others create successful relationships. He has been called the inner mind mentor and is a master at communicating, but he hasn't always been successful. Before he was in a place of loneliness and he had trouble communicating with others. This led him on a path of self-discovery. In uncovering himself he found the best version of him. He learned how to communicate in ways he didn't know were possible and this led to developing the most incredible relationships. Today he looks forward to business growth, travel, and finding the woman of his dreams. 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