Marriage Therapy Radio

Ep 219 Terry Real

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura chat with Terry Real about his life's work and new book US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. There are many...

Ep 219 Terry Real

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura chat with Terry Real about his life's work and new book US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. There are many...

Ep 218 Rules of a Changing Game

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is juicing it up and packing up her van for a foreign trip. Zach is getting fired.  They discuss the importance of having a shared set of rule...

Ep 218 Rules of a Changing Game

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is juicing it up and packing up her van for a foreign trip. Zach is getting fired. They discuss the importance of having a shared set of rules ...

Ep 217 Commitment to Health

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura on the health choices they are making for themselves which leads to a reflection from Zach on how partners can join and encourage one a...

Ep 217 Commitment to Health

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura on the health choices they are making for themselves which leads to a reflection from Zach on how partners can join and encourage one a...

Ep 216 Laura is the Best Partner Ever!

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura debrief a recent conflict and how each of them handled it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy...

Ep 216 Laura is the Best Partner Ever!

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura debrief a recent conflict and how each of them handled it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 215 Anxiously Attached with Jessica Baum

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura sit down with psychotherapist and author Jessica Baum. They discuss her journey to becoming a mental health counselor and her new book ...

Ep 214 A Thousand Papercuts

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Both Zach and Laura have been diving into some new books. Zach drops a dad joke.   They go on to discuss the small breaches of trust that destroy re...

Ep 213 Partnering in Life and Money

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is flying solo this week. He sits down with Dan & Kay Ockey, Co-Founders of Centsei. They share what it took for them to get on the same financia...

Ep 212 Sexpectations

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is upping her mindfulness game. Zach is seeing how different clients draw out different aspects of himself which leads to a great conversation a...

Ep 211 Better Conversations

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is not looking forward to meeting and greeting. Zach shows off his auctioneering skills.  They go on to discuss some great tactics to get to ...

Ep 210 What You Want

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura fell down the stairs and hurt her foot. Zach doesn't want to talk about Will Smith. Or does he.   Laura says "yes" to her husband but then imm...

Ep 209 The Empty Nest / Mid-Life Episode

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is feeling a bit homesick for a place that is no longer her home because she longs to relax into the feeling of being known. Zach recounts, word...

Ep 208 Solvable Problems

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura finished up some sex school so it hitting the road again. Zach cut off all his hair to look less like the father of his youth.    They go on ...

Ep 207 The Art of Relationships with Austin Kleon

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura sit down with writer, artist, and speaker, Austin Kleon. They discuss the intersection of art and relationship.  Learn more about your...

Ep 206 State of the Union

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach goes on a rant about Instagram that leads to some solid marriage advice. Laura is saying yes to some of her husband's dreams. They talk about the...

Ep 205 Start with the End in Mind

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura each return from vacations in Mexico with their families. They discuss their different approaches to these vacations and how knowing wh...

Ep 204 Marriage Helper with Kimberly Beam Holmes

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura interview Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper.    Find all the resources she mentioned at marriagehelper.com Learn more ab...

Ep 203 Mail Bag

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura's pretty tired. Zach is tired of his daughter. They open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. Zach would love your feedback on th...

Ep 202 The Divine Tedium of Marriage | with Heather Havrilesky

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura have a wonderful conversation with Heather Havrilesky about her new book, Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage. Learn more abo...

Ep 201 February is the new January

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach shows off his singing voice. Laura is relinquishing control as she plans a family getaway.  They go on to discuss a number of ways to reframe yo...

Ep 200 Polyvagal Theory & Getting to 200

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is hoping to learn to swim this year. Zach brings back his dad jokes.  Laura brings the topic of Polyvaga Theory as a way to identify how we f...

Ep 199 Reconnecting with Steve & Lisa Call

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura connect with Zach's first clinical supervisor and his wife, Steve & Lisa Call. They discuss the Call's unique approach to inviting coup...

Ep 198 Consent

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach's hair is apparently looking good. Laura shows her lack of knowledge of the Marvel Universe. Zach is getting into meditation. They both share so...

Ep 197 New Year's Values and Practices

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura had a hard Christmas. Zach is leaning into virtual reality. They discuss the fun new games they have been playing lately.    Zach shares how ...

Ep 196 Asexuality with Anthony Bogaert

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of 2021 Laura interviews leading researcher in asexuality Anthony Bogaert, Ph.D.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Ep 195 5ish Ways to Ruin Your Holidays

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura has been looking back at what a good last few months she has had. Zach has whittled down his social media list to two.    They discuss 5ish w...

Ep 194 Marriage and Parenting with Stephen James

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is out with a migraine so Zach flies solo to interview his long-time friend Stephen James. Stephen shares some great nuggets of wisdom on both...

Ep 193 Attribution

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Both back from separate trips to Disneyland, Laura is getting ready for her 75 Hard challenge. Zach is pacing it with a 45 Medium.    They discuss ...

Ep 192 Age and Power Differences

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prompted from Taylor Swift's latest single (and Laura's love for Jake Gyllenhaal), Zach brings the topic of age differences in romantic relationships....

Ep 191 Spreading Hope and Giving Love with Craig Smith.

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura welcome Craig Smith to discuss the hope that can come from clarifying your values and taking action to love yourself and others more....

Ep 190 Journey Beyond Divorce with Karen McMahon

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura jump right into an interview with Karen McMahon from Journey Beyond Divorce, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Ep 189 Emotional Banking

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After some discussion of Zach's morning routine, Laura brings up a struggle she is seeing in some couples: one or both of them not contributing to th...

Ep 188 Relational Life Therapy with Shane Birkel.

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura get a chance to discuss different couple therapy models with Shane Birkel of The Couple Therapist Couch podcast.  Learn more about you...

Ep 187 Simple Pleasures

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is fretting about the sizes of circles. Laura is sniffing strangers in parks. This leads to a great discussion and exercise about finding simple...

Ep 186 Being on the Same Team with Kristine Lilly

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach talks with Kristine Lilly, a USWNT legend, about what it means to be part of a team and also how to balance work and play both on the field and...

Ep 185 Zach & Laura Hash it Out

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura brings a grievance she has with Zach to work it out in real-time. The tension is real and leads to a genuine conversation that displays both ski...

Ep 184 You Go, Girl

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura wish their very first listener a happy birthday. Laura is getting her wardrobe together.    They go on to discuss the trend Laura is...

Ep 183 Building Trust

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is taking into a shoe on an uncomfortably long girl's weekend while looking for age-appropriate clothes. Zach is using all his human resources. ...

Ep 182 Working Through Conflict | with Jayson Gaddis

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura interview Jayson Gaddis, founder of The Relationship School and author of Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-S...

Ep 181 Advance Skydiving Skills

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach's wife is a little concerned that his brain doesn't work. He and Laura extend the skydiving conflict metaphor from episode 2 with some helpful ...

Ep 180 Strong-Willed Tiny Humans | with Danielle Bettmann

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura are recording from the same house, but different rooms as they interview Danielle Bettmann. Danielle is a parenting coach for those of ...

Ep 179 Types of Couples

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is figuring out carpooling. Zach is taking a break from exercise.  They discuss the different types of couples that come to therapy....

Ep 178 A.R.E. you there for your partner?

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura helps Zach reminisce about his favorite bar that closed down a few years ago. Laura is thrilled about her sex ed.  Laura brings the topic of E...

Ep 177 Agreements

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is seeing his social media from a whole new perspective. Laura completed an epic backpacking trip.    They go on to discuss the importance of s...

Ep 176 Mailbag

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After kicking it off with a couple of dad jokes, Zach and Laura get right into some questions from listeners.    Learn more abo...

Ep175 David Wilcox

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura have a wonderful interview with singer/songwriter David Wilcox. He shares what he has learned about life, love, and marriage through hi...

Ep 174 A Shared Story

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach vows not to get Laura anything for her birthday, but he might end up getting her a chessboard. Operation "Blue Check" continues in earnest. To h...

Ep 173 This Workshop Won't Work

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is moving his schedule around so he can be at his kid's soccer games. Laura is gearing up for her triathlon. They discuss the need for couples to...

Ep 172 Context > Content

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is jumping into her local fitness scene with both feet and possibly into sex therapy with both hands. Zach is exercising his social media skills...

Ep 171 Attraction to Coworker

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Project "Blue Checkmark" is well underway. Laura just got back from a camping trip and Zach is thinking about watching a Netflix show that is sweeping...

Ep 170 Trust the Process

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is back in school. Zach is learning about how social media works. They discuss the process of therapy and the importance of being the author of...

Ep 169 How to Not Die Alone | with Logan Ury

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura welcome Logan Ury to the podcast (for the second time, kind of) to share her data driven insights into finding, growing, and keeping lo...

Ep 168 Repair vs. Perfection

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is in sync with Chicago while in Charlotte. Laura is losing sleep thinking about her clients. In his jetlagged state, Zach shares how a mistake i...

Ep 167 Life Themes

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura saw each other in person after nearly 2 years and it was less eventful than you would think. Laura shares some thoughts on a book abo...

Ep 166 "Pride & Prejudice" with Candice Czubernat

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura talk with Candice Czbubernat about topics and issues relevant to LGBTQ relationships. It's a wide-ranging interview with more than a fe...

Ep 165 The Magic Relationship Ratio

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is feeling really good about some stuff in life. Laura is reminded about how the good things in life fill our account, which leads to their disc...

Ep 164 The Empowered Wife - With Laura Doyle

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After confirming that they would survive the interview, Zach and Laura learn about Laura Doyle and her book, The Empowered Wife.  Learn more about yo...

Ep 163 Finding Life Balance

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is needing some self-care. Zach doesn't want any more friends. They discuss a listener question about life balance and also discuss some curren...

Ep 162 Quadrants

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach has a microphone puppet. Laura wants to get a different kind of puppet. They go on to discuss the power of using quadrants to identify where you ...

Ep 161 WandaVision Wisdom

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura sit down with Screen Crush's Ryan Arey to discuss the relationship wisdom of WandaVision and other SciFi superheros.    Learn more ab...

Ep 160 Start Stop Continue

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is sitting in the dark. Laura has a burning throat. Laura brings a skill-building topic that is sure to help any relationship.  Learn more about...

Ep 159 The 80/80 Marriage

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura interview Nate and Kaley Klemp about their new book The 80/80 Marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 158 Emotional Intelligence Part 2

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura's kid is in the basement and her husband is on vacation. Zach is ramping up for college visits. They proceed to talk about Part 2 of Emotional I...

Ep 157 Emotional Intelligence Part 1

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is exhausted after a whirlwind road trip. Zack is continuing his LEGO builds. They go on to have a great discussion on the importance of emotio...

Ep 156 Dumb Dads

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is flying solo this week and gets to interview Kevin and Evan from The Dumb Dads Podcast, two stay-at-home dads doing the best they can.  Learn ...

Ep 155 Mailbag

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is watching Stranger Things while building even stranger things. Laura got outplayed by her husband.  They pick a couple of listener letters to...

Ep 154 Partner in Pain

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is flying solo today. She shares a story of how you can show up for your partner when they are in pain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Ep 153 Gratitude

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach reflex on his trip to Mexico. It leads to a great conversation on gratitude, but probably not in the way you would think. Learn more about your...

Ep 152 Happy with Baby with Catherine O'Brien

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is flying solo this week as Zach is away. She gets to interview Catherine O'Brien author of Happy with Baby about ways to protect the relationsh...

Ep 151 Let's Talk about Valentine's Day

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach kicks us off with some jokes. Laura is the gift-giving master. This leads them into a discussion about the importance of Valentine's Day and wha...

Ep 150 Enduring Vulnerabilities

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is loving Marriage Therapy Radio. Laura cashed in on Gamestop. They go on to discuss how the vulnerabilities that get triggered in our relationsh...

Ep 149 10 Rules of Good Communication

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is prepping for some glamping. Zach hired an actor to play himself. They go on to discuss Dan Wile's 10 Rules of Good Communication from his bo...

Ep 148 Anxiety and Depression

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach details his Peleton "buying" experience. Laura is looking forward to a Spring Break RV trip. They go on to discuss how to deal with anxiety and ...

Ep 147 Making it Through the Flooding

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach really wanted to sleep in, but Laura wants to get everything done early. Zach just celebrated 27 years of watching The American President, and th...

Ep 146 Laura's Favorite Things

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is flying solo today. She wanted to share some of her favorite things and how they have benefited her marriage.  If you're needing personal he...

Ep 145 Navigating Different Communication Styles

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is almost a winner. Laura can't sit down. They discuss how to navigate differences in how you communicate in your relationship.    Learn more...

Ep 144 Supporting Habits and Rituals

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach updates us on his fantasy football success and bemoans 1-star reviews. Laura is getting her health groove on. This leads to a discussion of how ...

Ep 143 Add SPARK to your Marriage in 48 Hours

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura discuss how many folks are looking for therapy these days. Laura's practice is full, but Zach doesn't believe in full. Zach has some fa...

Ep 142 Three Tools for an Intentional Relationship

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach applies for a game show. Laura is opening a home gym and going BIG on Christmas. They discuss three tools that can help you create an intentional...

Ep 141 Three Reasons Your Conversations Become Conflicts

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura reflect on the strangeness of Thanksgiving in the midst of a pandemic. They go on to discuss Zach's theory that knowing the What, Why, ...

Ep 140 Sex: Brakes & Gas

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is working out a new joke. He and Laura both agree that they would like to be a lumberjack and lumberjill, respectively. They go on to discuss ho...

Ep 139 The Pendulum Swing

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura discuss the pendulum swings we take in relationships.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Ep 138 Listener Questions

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is dealing with a full load and tiny balls. Zach forgot how to solve a Rubik's Cube. They go on to address two listener questions and provide a...

Ep 137 Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is flying solo today and interviews Hyrum Osmond, Disney animator. They discuss the path to his dream job and the impact on his relationship.  ...

Ep 136 The In-Laws

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is not liking her soup. Zach is not liking Laura's house or the person who administered his COVID test. But, rest assured, he's negative.  They...

Ep 135 Anger Management

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is headed on what sounds like a pretty sweet vacation. Zach circles back on the conflict he was in with his wife last week. Laura's husband is g...

Ep 134 Disrupting the Pattern

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Both Zach and Laura talk about the importance of walks for each of them personally and in their therapy. They go on to discuss some ways of disruptin...

Ep 133 The Pilot Episode

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Laura welcome Ed Rush, an author, speaker, and advisor, to discuss how his experiences as a decorated Marine fighter pilot translate to his ...

Ep 132 Three Practices to Get You Through the Pandemic

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura finds the wrong Zach on Instagram. Zach expresses an opinion on a Netflix movie and gets some push-back from the social square. They go on to di...

Ep 131 Hurt Feelings

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is a superhuman with self-healing powers. Zach is reminded of the importance of kindness. They go on to discuss a listener's question regarding ...

Ep 130 After the Fight

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The kids are headed back to school. Zach is excited to get back in therapy. This leads to a discussion about the frequency of therapy and how often is...

Ep 129 Interrogation vs Invitation

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is nursing some wounds after a bike accident. Zach has a finger out of whack. This leads them into a discussion of attractive doctors they have ...

Ep 128 Pause and Attribute 

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zach is now a hand model and cracking afternoon beers. Laura is business up top and casual on bottom. They discuss different strategies for disrupting...

Ep 127 Listener Question on Leadership

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is rocking her trailer skills, even with the Austin Powers' style turns. Zach is thinking about yoga and stepping up his health game. They then...

Ep 126 Too Much and Not Enough

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura has a trailer in her front yard. Zach's t-shirts are fitting better. They discuss what is sometimes the core fear for a man and a woman.  ...

Ep 125 The Enneagram with Ni'coel Stark

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded while Laura was on the road, Zach is joined by Ni'coel Stark to discuss the Enneagram. Ni'coel is a corporate intelligence strategist who br...

Ep 124 Insta Inspiration

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is back from her travels and COVID has hit close to home. She is celebrating a birthday. Zach is experimenting with glass blowing, kind of, and ...