Marriage Therapy Radio
Episodes
Ep 369 Start How You Want to Finish: A Real Talk with the Polites
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Krystal and Dedric Polite, real estate entrepreneurs, parents, and partners who built their marriage and business with vision, hon...
Ep 369 Start How You Want to Finish: A Real Talk with the Polites
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Krystal and Dedric Polite, real estate entrepreneurs, parents, and partners who built their marriage and business with vision, hon...
Ep 368 The Hard Work of Staying Together: Tarah & EJ’s Story
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Zach is joined by Tarah and EJ Kerwin, a married therapist duo and co-founders of Relationship Renovation, ...
Ep 368 The Hard Work of Staying Together: Tarah & EJ’s Story
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Zach is joined by Tarah and EJ Kerwin, a married therapist duo and co-founders of Relationship Renovation, ...
Ep 367 Infertility, Faith, and Deliberate Spontaneity: A Marriage in Progress
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach is joined by Dr. Brenna and Edmund Squires, a Florida-based couple navigating the complexities of marriage, faith, and long-term infertility. Ma...
Ep 367 Infertility, Faith, and Deliberate Spontaneity: A Marriage in Progress
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach is joined by Dr. Brenna and Edmund Squires, a Florida-based couple navigating the complexities of marriage, faith, and long-term infertility. Ma...
Ep 366 The Future Starts Now: Naming, Pacing, and Rebuilding
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Annie dive deep into the art of transition, emotional pacing, and connection in long-term relationships. With their signature mix of warmth,...
Ep 366 The Future Starts Now: Naming, Pacing, and Rebuilding
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Annie dive deep into the art of transition, emotional pacing, and connection in long-term relationships. With their signature mix of warmth,...
Ep 365 The Superpowers That Protect Us… And Hold Us Back
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Annie continue their deep dive into the complexities of relationships, trauma, and identity. After their last conversation, Annie had some li...
Ep 365 The Superpowers That Protect Us… And Hold Us Back
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Annie continue their deep dive into the complexities of relationships, trauma, and identity. After their last conversation, Annie had some li...
Ep 364 Old Friends, Hard Truths, and the Way Marriage Changes Us
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach reconnects with one of his oldest friends, Annie, for an intimate and reflective conversation about friendship, marriage, personal growth, and re...
Ep 364 Old Friends, Hard Truths, and the Way Marriage Changes Us
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach reconnects with one of his oldest friends, Annie, for an intimate and reflective conversation about friendship, marriage, personal growth, and re...
Ep 363 Love & Business: How Kyle & Ariel Built Both Without Falling Apart
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Kyle and Ariel, a married couple who have been together for over 12 years and now run a business together, Couplepreneur, where ...
Ep 363 Love & Business: How Kyle & Ariel Built Both Without Falling Apart
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Kyle and Ariel, a married couple who have been together for over 12 years and now run a business together, Couplepreneur, where ...
Ep 362 One Year In: Navigating Love, Honesty, and Growth with Robin and Hector
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Robin and Hector, a couple one year into their relationship, to explore the joys, challenges, and growth that come with navigating...
Ep 362 One Year In: Navigating Love, Honesty, and Growth with Robin and Hector
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Robin and Hector, a couple one year into their relationship, to explore the joys, challenges, and growth that come with navigating...
Ep 361 The Enneagram, Marriage, and Finding Joy in the Mess with Christa and Wes Hardin
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Christa and Wes Hardin, founders of the Enneagram and Marriage platform https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/. Christa, a seaso...
Ep 361 The Enneagram, Marriage, and Finding Joy in the Mess with Christa and Wes Hardin
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down with Christa and Wes Hardin, founders of the Enneagram and Marriage platform https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/. Christa, a seaso...
Ep 360 Boat Night: Conversations Of Love, Loss, and Longing
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Boat Night episode of Marriage Therapy Radio, Zach brings listeners into an intimate, long-standing tradition—conversations between ...
Ep 360 Boat Night: Conversations Of Love, Loss, and Longing
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Boat Night episode of Marriage Therapy Radio, Zach brings listeners into an intimate, long-standing tradition—conversations between ...
Ep 359 Love, Pickleball, and Kitchen Knife Moments with Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into his new role as the solo host, setting the tone for a fresh era of the podcast Zach reflects on what’s ahead, expressing gratitude for...
Ep 359 Love, Pickleball, and Kitchen Knife Moments with Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into his new role as the solo host, setting the tone for a fresh era of the podcast Zach reflects on what’s ahead, expressing gratitude for...
Ep 358 Dr. Emily Nagoski and Richard Stephens
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert, Zach and Laura sit down with renowned sex educator and author Dr. Emily Nagoski and her husband...
Ep 358 Dr. Emily Nagoski and Richard Stephens
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert, Zach and Laura sit down with renowned sex educator and author Dr. Emily Nagoski and her husband...
Ep 357 Terry Real and Belinda Berman-Real
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura interview Terry and Belinda Berman-Real, diving deep into their personal relationship dynamics and the lessons learned through years of...
Ep 357 Terry Real and Belinda Berman-Real
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura interview Terry and Belinda Berman-Real, diving deep into their personal relationship dynamics and the lessons learned through years of...
Ep 356 Drs. Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D.
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert, Zach and Laura get personal with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt—relationship experts...
Ep 356 Drs. Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D.
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert, Zach and Laura get personal with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt—relationship experts...
Ep 355 Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first special episode of "So I Married a Relationship Expert", Zach and Laura sit down with Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson, co-founders...
Ep 355 Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first special episode of "So I Married a Relationship Expert", Zach and Laura sit down with Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson, co-founders...
Ep 354 Going Solo
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach embarks on a new chapter as the solo host of the podcast following Laura’s departure. Reflecting on the past seven years, Zach expresses gratit...
Ep 354 Going Solo
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach embarks on a new chapter as the solo host of the podcast following Laura’s departure. Reflecting on the past seven years, Zach expresses gratit...
Ep 353 Looking Back and Moving Forward: Laura’s Last Episode
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura reflect on their seven-year journey together as co-hosts. Laura announces her departure from the podcast, sharing her gratitude for the...
Ep 353 Looking Back and Moving Forward: Laura’s Last Episode
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura reflect on their seven-year journey together as co-hosts. Laura announces her departure from the podcast, sharing her gratitude for the...
Ep 352 Nostalgia, Transitions, and Holiday Traditions
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura explore the complexities of transitions, nostalgia, and holiday traditions. Laura is feeling proud of her proud of her gym routine, ...
Ep 352 Nostalgia, Transitions, and Holiday Traditions
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura explore the complexities of transitions, nostalgia, and holiday traditions. Laura is feeling proud of her proud of her gym routine, ...
Ep 351 Manipulation or Boundaries?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura kick things off with their signature banter, sharing personal stories from their week. Zach recounts his recent trip to Chicago, sharin...
Ep 351 Manipulation or Boundaries?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura kick things off with their signature banter, sharing personal stories from their week. Zach recounts his recent trip to Chicago, sharin...
Ep 350 Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: Insights from Dr. Jeanne Michele
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura are joined by special guest Dr. Jeanne Michele https://drjeannemichele.com/, a relationship coach and author of The Infidelity Cure htt...
Ep 350 Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: Insights from Dr. Jeanne Michele
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura are joined by special guest Dr. Jeanne Michele https://drjeannemichele.com/, a relationship coach and author of The Infidelity Cure htt...
Ep 349 Honoring Transitions in Relationships
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura explore the theme of transitions in relationships and the importance of honoring life’s natural seasons. They share personal stories ...
Ep 349 Honoring Transitions in Relationships
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura explore the theme of transitions in relationships and the importance of honoring life’s natural seasons. They share personal stories ...
Ep 348 Weddings, Vows, and the Meaning of it All
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura take a deep dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons that come with weddings and the relationships they celebrate. Drawing fro...
Ep 348 Weddings, Vows, and the Meaning of it All
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura take a deep dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons that come with weddings and the relationships they celebrate. Drawing fro...
Ep 347 Marathons, Milestones, and Managing Life’s Challenges
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura reflect on significant milestones and life lessons. Laura shares her journey of completing the New York Marathon, weaving in lessons ab...
Ep 347 Marathons, Milestones, and Managing Life’s Challenges
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura reflect on significant milestones and life lessons. Laura shares her journey of completing the New York Marathon, weaving in lessons ab...
Ep 346 Modern Marriage: A Choice, Not a Requirement with Allison Raskin
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura welcome relationship expert and mental health advocate Allison Raskin. They dive into her latest book, I Do, I Think: Conversations Ab...
Ep 346 Modern Marriage: A Choice, Not a Requirement with Allison Raskin
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura welcome relationship expert and mental health advocate Allison Raskin. They dive into her latest book, I Do, I Think: Conversations Ab...
Ep 345 Insights from Relationship Boot Camp
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach’s shares his pedicure obsession. Laura has a rousing night with a bunch of Cathys at the senior center. After Laura attended Zach's Relati...
Ep 345 Insights from Relationship Boot Camp
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach’s shares his pedicure obsession. Laura has a rousing night with a bunch of Cathys at the senior center. After Laura attended Zach's Relation...
Ep 344 Feeling Attacked vs. Being Attacked: Navigating Conflict with Empathy
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach shares of his first-time experience with Dungeons and Dragons. Laura is looking forward to a murder mystery party. They then explore the dynam...
Ep 344 Feeling Attacked vs. Being Attacked: Navigating Conflict with Empathy
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach shares of his first-time experience with Dungeons and Dragons. Laura is looking forward to a murder mystery party. They then explore the dynamic...
Ep 343 Reporting Back
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura has her first snow of the year, and on her morning run no less. Zach thanks you for listening and shares his admiration for another podcaster. ...
Ep 343 Reporting Back
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura has her first snow of the year, and on her morning run no less. Zach thanks you for listening and shares his admiration for another podcaster. ...
FIXED AUDIO Ep 342 Nobody Wants This: Lessons on Vulnerability and Connection
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura kick off this episode with some fun banter about Laura's outfit and a Zoom-themed party Zach attended with their mutual friend. They ...
FIXED AUDIO Ep 342 Nobody Wants This: Lessons on Vulnerability and Connection
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura kick off this episode with some fun banter about Laura's outfit and a Zoom-themed party Zach attended with their mutual friend. They ...
Ep 342 Nobody Wants This: Lessons on Vulnerability and Connection
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura kick off this episode with some fun banter about Laura's outfit and a Zoom-themed party Zach attended with their mutual friend. They ...
Ep 342 Nobody Wants This: Lessons on Vulnerability and Connection
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura kick off this episode with some fun banter about Laura's outfit and a Zoom-themed party Zach attended with their mutual friend. They ...
Ep 341 Listener Question about Separation
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura celebrate a special milestone—seven years of Marriage Therapy Radio. They kick things off with some lighthearted banter about their ...
Ep 341 Listener Question about Separation
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura celebrate a special milestone—seven years of Marriage Therapy Radio. They kick things off with some lighthearted banter about their ...
Ep 340 The Art of Apologizing
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura shares her pride in completing a triathlon and Zach chimes in with his marathon experiences. The discussion transitions into deeper relationship...
Ep 340 The Art of Apologizing
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura shares her pride in completing a triathlon and Zach chimes in with his marathon experiences. The discussion transitions into deeper relationship...
Ep 339 Outsourcing Emotional Needs
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura finds out how Zach did hanging out with her family over the weekend. Zach shares his struggle between choosing a trendy neighborhood or stayi...
Ep 339 Outsourcing Emotional Needs
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura finds out how Zach did hanging out with her family over the weekend. Zach shares his struggle between choosing a trendy neighborhood or stayi...
Ep 338 Gaslighting or Emotional Invalidation? Understanding the Difference
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss the launch of their new book, Reconnect, and how couples can use it to improve their relationship. They delve into an in-de...
Ep 338 Gaslighting or Emotional Invalidation? Understanding the Difference
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss the launch of their new book, Reconnect, and how couples can use it to improve their relationship. They delve into an in-dept...
Ep 337 Mustaches, Misunderstandings, and Managing Defensiveness
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach is feeling bad that his mustache has garnered very little attention. Laura thinks he should keep it. Zach reports back on his experience with hi...
Ep 337 Mustaches, Misunderstandings, and Managing Defensiveness
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach is feeling bad that his mustache has garnered very little attention. Laura thinks he should keep it. Zach reports back on his experience with hi...
Ep 336 Your Own Side of the Street
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura talks about her new bucket list project, inspired by a client challenge, which leads to a broader conversation about dreaming big and setting pe...
Ep 336 Your Own Side of the Street
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura talks about her new bucket list project, inspired by a client challenge, which leads to a broader conversation about dreaming big and setting pe...
Ep 335 Relationship Bootcamp
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach introduces Laura, his "little sister," and Julie Ruediger, his friend, mentor, and "big sister”. They discuss how they met, what they’ve lear...
Ep 335 Relationship Bootcamp
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach introduces Laura, his "little sister," and Julie Ruediger, his friend, mentor, and "big sister”. They discuss how they met, what they’ve lear...
Ep 334 Is This Friendship OK?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura shares her latest journey towards better gut health and the surprising benefits she's noticed, like increased energy and clarity. Zach talks abo...
Ep 334 Is This Friendship OK?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura shares her latest journey towards better gut health and the surprising benefits she's noticed, like increased energy and clarity. Zach talks abo...
Ep 333 Your Boring Conflict
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura touches base with Zach about his other projects and his upcoming race. Zach shares a successful exercise his clients took on to help them dis...
Ep 333 Your Boring Conflict
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura touches base with Zach about his other projects and his upcoming race.Zach shares a successful exercise his clients took on to help them disru...
Ep 332 No More Mr. Nice Guy with Dr. Robert Glover
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Larua discuss the downside of Nice Guys with the man who literally wrote the book on it. Dr. Robert Glover wrote No More Mr. Nice Guy over 20...
Ep 332 No More Mr. Nice Guy with Dr. Robert Glover
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Larua discuss the downside of Nice Guys with the man who literally wrote the book on it. Dr. Robert Glover wrote No More Mr. Nice Guy over 20...
Ep 331 Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach woke up 5 minutes before recording this episode. Laura is a bit baffled and shares a story about her best friend giving her a new beverage to hel...
Ep 331 Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach woke up 5 minutes before recording this episode. Laura is a bit baffled and shares a story about her best friend giving her a new beverage to hel...
Ep 330 Controlling What You Can Control
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss how to deal with feeling overwhelmed. This leads them into a great conversation about how to listen to yourself and control th...
Ep 330 Controlling What You Can Control
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss how to deal with feeling overwhelmed. This leads them into a great conversation about how to listen to yourself and control th...
Ep 329 Feeling Heard
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura discusses how regular she is (if you know what I mean). Together they contemplate if it is worth not engaging with certain things that bring dis...
Ep 329 Feeling Heard
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura discusses how regular she is (if you know what I mean). Together they contemplate if it is worth not engaging with certain things that bring dis...
Ep 328 Kids Leaving the Nest
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura gives an update on her son's diagnosis and her efforts to raise funds to fight his Not Fun condition. Zach shares about his upcoming book club....
Ep 328 Kids Leaving the Nest
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura gives an update on her son's diagnosis and her efforts to raise funds to fight his Not Fun condition. Zach shares about his upcoming book club....
Ep 327 After the Fight
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura start the podcast remembering how it all started. They share how they met and how the podcast was launched. Laura is getting back into...
Ep 327 After the Fight
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura start the podcast remembering how it all started. They share how they met and how the podcast was launched. Laura is getting back into...
Ep 326 Going Slow to Go Far
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach reconnects with Laura after her 2+ week travels in Europe. She shares what she learned while away. Zach recounts his birthday celebration and som...
Ep 326 Going Slow to Go Far
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach reconnects with Laura after her 2+ week travels in Europe. She shares what she learned while away. Zach recounts his birthday celebration and som...
Ep 325 Good Boundaries
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss making change, 2 dollar bills, the tooth fairy, and the struggle of using the bathroom in a one-piece outfit. They go on to...
Ep 325 Good Boundaries
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss making change, 2 dollar bills, the tooth fairy, and the struggle of using the bathroom in a one-piece outfit. They go on to d...
Ep 324 The Pleasure Keys with Susan Morgan Taylor
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Morgan Taylor joins Zach and Laura to discuss her work as a sex therapist. She talks about some of the different types of sex therapies/therapis...
Ep 324 The Pleasure Keys with Susan Morgan Taylor
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Morgan Taylor joins Zach and Laura to discuss her work as a sex therapist. She talks about some of the different types of sex therapies/therapis...
Ep 323 Great Expectations
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss their latest "streaks". Not surprisingly, Laura's is a little more sexy than Zach's. Laura asks how to deal with unmet expec...
Ep 323 Great Expectations
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss their latest "streaks". Not surprisingly, Laura's is a little more sexy than Zach's. Laura asks how to deal with unmet expecta...
Ep 322 Complaining Too Much or Too Little
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach's family is all together for the summer. Laura is getting up to speed with her mountain biking. They invite listeners to support the podcast ...
Ep 322 Complaining Too Much or Too Little
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach's family is all together for the summer. Laura is getting up to speed with her mountain biking. They invite listeners to support the podcast by...
Ep 321 Grab Bag
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss a number of topics including Mother's Day disappointment, getting to a decision point as a couple, and a special announcement a...
Ep 321 Grab Bag
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Laura discuss a number of topics including Mother's Day disappointment, getting to a decision point as a couple, and a special announcement a...