Relationship Advice

271: The 5 Core Conversations For Couples

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 kn...

270: Surrounded By Others And Yet So Alone

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 hav...

269: Combining Eastern And Western Medicine To Improve Your Relationship

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Developing the best possible approach to improving your relationship and health is not always simple. Dr. Narveen Dosanjh uses a holistic approach com...

268: Understanding And Sharing Our Truth

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

267: Think Critically...Because You Don't Know Everything!

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Critical thinking is an important skill to develop both individually and with your partner. With our current social and political stage, learning to t...

266: Setting Relationship Goals and Making Intimacy a Priority

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship goals are not only a hashtag used on your friend Becky's page every other day with her "amazing" boyfriend. Relationship goals are someth...

265: Addressing Our Shame

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 sham...

264: Relationship Magic, Awareness And Self Discovery

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

263: Using Attachment Theory to Understand Ourselves and Our Partner

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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262: Parent Like A Pro and Keep Your Relationship Strong

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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261: Tools For Spiritual Growth

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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260: Taking Responsibility For Ourselves

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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259: Navigating Passive Aggressiveness In Relationships

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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258: Understanding Our Emotions For Better Relationships

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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257: Why Rocking The Relationship Boat Is Good

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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256: The New Monogamy

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

255: Common Sexual Challenges And How To Overcome Them

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having sex is not as straight forward as it may seem, especially in long term relationships. Our personal sexual history, combined with another indivi...

254: Money And Relationships

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

253: How To Have Better Sex Now!

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 durin...

252: Everything You Need To Know About Couples Therapy

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

251: Strengthening Intimacy And Connection In Your Relationship

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

250: Dealing With Uncertainty

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

249: All About Sex Therapy

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 toda...

248: Co-Parenting and Sexuality

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

247: The Seasons Of Your Relationship

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

246: How To Create Meaning, Purpose And Happiness In Your Relationship

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 defin...

245: Managing Stress & Anxiety During COVID-19

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

244: Love Is Not Enough

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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....

243: Understanding Personalities for Better Relationships

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 dime...

242: The Coronavirus And Your Relationship

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 J...

241: Financial Planning and Your Relationship

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

240: Coercive Control In Relationships

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coercive control is a seriously negative strategy introduced in some relationships. Listen to today's show to understand if you are in a coercive cont...

239: Is Love Best When It's Fresh?

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

238: When Sorry Isn't Enough

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Much of a successful relationship involves properly apologizing to your partner and repairing the relationship. Relationships are not necessarily abou...

237: Pitfalls of Using Others to Manage Your Anxiety

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship partners and friends can offer valuable support for managing stress and anxiety in our lives. However, sometimes relying on others to man...

Bonus: Wondery Presents Dying For Sex

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage...

236: The Amazing Expanded Orgasm

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you that a woman is capable of having an hour-long orgasm? Sounds too good to be true right!? Well, there are techniques that can make...

235: How To Create The Relationship You Want

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to feel empowered? How about realizing that YOU have the power to create the relationship of your dreams and find your own happiness. Many of us ...

234: Brain First Approach To Relationships

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The brain — Sometimes we take it for granted, and don't realize its importance as an organ in shaping our relationships. The better we understand an...

233: Setting Emotional Boundaries In Your Relationship

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're constantly on the receiving end of your partner's emotions? In relationships we want to be emotionally available for our partn...

232: Non-Monogamy And Open Relationships Deep Dive

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best estimates are that 1 in 5 people have participated in some kind of non-monogamous relationship. These kinds of relationship structures are ga...

231: Understanding The Menstrual Cycle Will Improve Your Relationship!

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attention men and women! Do you know the menstrual cycle and how hormones ebb and flow throughout this 4 week time period? Maybe your answer is yes. B...

230: Avoiding Fatigue In A Long Term Relationship

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, being in a relationship is HARD WORK! Long term relationships are even harder. It's not a walk in the park to live with the same person...

229: Conceiving With Love And Chinese Medicine

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to conceive with your partner is a big deal. The process of baby making can be fun, but it can also be very stressful on the relationship. List...

228: Psychedelics, Dance and Breathing: How Ecstatic Practices Can Improve Your Relationship

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you experienced ecstasy? This feeling is fundamental to being human, and yet we don't get it nearly enough — if at all in our...

227: Getting Off Without Checking Out

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness is having a much deserved moment in the world of podcasting and popular culture. Learning how to bring mindfulness into the bedroom is a s...

226: Tapping Into Your Intuition

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a 'gut feeling' about something? This feeling can also be know as our intuition or inner self. Listening to our intuition can help u...

225: Being a Man, Or Loving One, In Today's Society

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's cultural narratives have significant impacts on how we view ourselves, our relationships and gender roles. Listen to today's show to understan...

Bonus: Introducing Detective Trapp

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop...

224: Exploring Your Sexuality

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to approach improving your relationship and sex life. One approach would be trying new things and seeing what works. Lucky for us,...

223: Stop Arguing, Start Connecting

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to be wrong. Two individuals often feel they can't both be 'right' when resolving conflict. Learning to hold the needs and feeling of bot...

222: Create More Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel deeply connected to your partner sexually? Some couples have a sexual spark from the beginning, some build it over time, some never addres...

221: Learn How To Deal With Your Partner's Annoying Behaviors

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You know that thing your partner does that just annoys the hell out of you!? Chewing too loud, eating your leftovers, leaving the kitchen a mess, maki...

220: Finding Clarity On Your Relationship's Health

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes relationships are bad and need to end. Whether you're dating or married, there can be a point where you are struggling to find clarity on wh...

219: Negotiating Frequency of Sex

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in a relationship, there's a likelihood you've dealt with a mismatch is sexual desire. This mismatch can be caused by a variety of factors t...

218: Mindfully Dating For Singles And Married Couples

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dating can be tricky in today's 'swipe right' online dating world. Approaching your dating life mindfully will help save you heart break and frustrati...

217: Essential Elements Of Happiness

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of myths surrounding the attainment of happiness. Understanding these myths and moving toward a better path will improve your relation...

216: Reconnecting and Dealing with Impossible Relationship Moments

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel disconnected from your partner? Well, don't worry — at one point, all relationships will face various levels of disconnect. Listen ...

215: Your Partner Will NOT Fulfill All Your Needs

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  It's easy to look to our partner to make us happy and fulfill our needs. However, instead of looking on the outside, we often need to look withi...

Bonus: Introducing Imagined Life Season Two

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to be famous before you’re famous? What is it like to walk in the shoes of another person? Each episode of Imagined Life takes...

214: Do You Know Your Partner's Love Language?

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all receive love in different ways based on how we grew up, our culture, gender and potentially many other factors. Knowing your partner's love lan...

213: Supporting A Partner Who Is Managing Depression

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Depression affects people from all walks of life and can occur at anytime. It's a mental health issue that can have a profound impact on the person wh...

212: Avoiding Newlywed and Long Term Relationship Pitfalls

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships can be relatively easy when you're in the early stages and all the happy chemicals are flowing. However, things can get quite difficult ...

211: How To Resolve Built Up Resentment In Your Relationship

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling resentful can be one of the loneliest and toxic feelings in a relationship. If left unchecked, it can easily lead to a miserable life with yo...

210: I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It can feel a bit overwhelming to discuss politics with a significant other, friends or family in today's politically charged world. Unfortunately, wi...

209: How To Listen To Your Emotions And Understand Your Needs

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Getting in touch with our emotions to determine what it is that we want out of our relationship and life is not always easy. 'Finding oneself' is a jo...

208: Emotional Manipulation In Your Relationship

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional manipulation by your partner is a powerful tool that can have negative impacts on your relationship and well being. Listen to today's show t...

207: Alcohol and Relationships

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing a glass of wine with your partner can be a fun ritual and a great way to relax with someone you love. However, alcohol abuse and dependence ca...

Bonus: Introducing The Moment

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wondery’s The Moment, hosted by comedian Ingrid Haas, explores some epic real life romances to find the answers to our toughest relationship questio...

206: When Your Partner Won't Do The Work

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships take work. That's why you're here listening to this podcast. One thing you may be running into is an issue with your partner not wanting...

205: More Empathy = More Love

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not feeling loved and connected with your partner? You may not be receiving or giving enough empathy in your relationship. Listen to today's show to l...

204: Rethinking Female Sexuality

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a certain cultural narrative we follow about our sexuality. Female sexuality, in particular, has been largely misunderstood. New research is s...

203: Loving Through Your Differences

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking News! You're different from your partner. Sometimes we love our partner for their differences, other times differences create extraordinary c...

202: Functional Medicine, CBD And Sexual Health

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A solid foundation of health can be one of the first steps to improving your sex life. Functional medicine provides many 'non-traditional' ways to imp...

201: You Cook, I'll Clean

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You take the kids to soccer, I'll do the laundry. We all have roles in our relationships, however, we don't often talk about them in the most producti...

200: Parent And In-Law Relationships

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For some of us our relationships with our parents and in-laws is relatively easy. For others it can be an absolute nightmare. No matter which end of t...

199: Food For Thought

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We eat multiple times, everyday — by our self, with friends, family and partners. The ways in which food affects our daily lives and relationships g...

198: #RelationshipGoals Getting In The Way Of Your #SquadGoals?

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The connection we have with our friends can be just as important as our connection with a partner. However, balancing our friendships with our romanti...

197: Tech And The Future Of Relationship Skills

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We often talk about how technology can negatively impact your relationship. Well it's not all bad news! There are somethings that can help your relati...

196: The New Science Behind Men's Sexuality

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Men are horny all of the time, and all they want is sex! At least this is what popular culture tells us. Our guest today is here to tell us why that's...

195: The Value of Tantric Sex and Tantric Relating Practices

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like us, Tantra is a practice we don't know much about. In fact, up until now, our misconceptions had prevented us from exploring this ancie...

194: Not Feeling Loved and Connected In Your Relationship?

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a basic human desire to feel loved and connected to others. Our needs and expectations can often get projected onto our partner, and we ma...

193: Anatomy of a Money Argument

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Money — it's the number one cause of marital stress. It can lead to terrible arguments, resentment and even divorce. Don't let your relationship suf...

192: Don't Worry, Be Happy

06 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness is all the rage these days. Top 10 lists for things to do to live a happier life are abundant in our social media feeds and online articles....

191: Rebound Relationships

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Breakups suck. Whether you've been dumped or you broke off the relationship, feelings of shame, sadness, desperation and loss can arise. Along comes t...

190: Religion and Your Relationship

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you religious and your partner is not? Maybe the other way around? The landscape is changing and you don't have to share your partner's religion o...

189: Prioritizing YOUR Happiness In A Relationship

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's all too easy to 'lose yourself' in a relationship. Maybe you give up your hobbies and friendships just to please your partner or you just want to...

188: Recovering After A Breakup

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A bad breakup can feel like your world is ending. Insecurity, fear and sadness are just a few of the many emotions we might feel. Listen to today's sh...

187: The 'In It' Moment That Kills Relationships

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there... Your blood begins to boil. Your temperature rises. Your body becomes tense as you prepare for a 'fight' with your partner.  ...

186: How To Know If They're 'The One'

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The choice to spend your life with another individual is a big one. It's important to ask yourself certain questions to understand why you're in a rel...

185: Apologize Like You Mean It

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies are more than just a tool to help you and your partner move on from a difficult situation. They’re a way to mend an emotional hurt and kee...

184: Recovering From Betrayal In Relationships

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You betrayed me! Those are three words no one wants to say or hear. Whether it's with a close friend, romantic partner or family member, betrayal can ...

183: Hormones And Your Relationship

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Being a human is complicated. Mind and body often blend to create all kinds of difficulties. Combine this with being in a relationship with another hu...

182: Dating After The Death Of A Partner

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Losing a partner can be one of the most devastating life events. Healing from such a loss takes time, however, it is completely normal to want to find...

181: Can I Be Friends With My Ex?

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the cliche relationship situations that everyone seems to have a strong opinion on. Can we be friends with our ex's or members of the oppo...

180: Caring For Ageing Parents And The Affects On Your Relationship

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You can choose your friends but not your family....so the saying goes. For some of us, family is fun and a joy to be around. For others, not so much. ...

179: Reconnecting Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to have high sexual energy very early in a relationship. However, six months to one year into a relationship, the hormones can start to die ...

178: What's Your Fantasy?

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sexual fantasy can play a large role in a relationship and individual sexuality. However, there's often a fair amount of shame around sexuality and se...

177: Rebalancing Your Relationship

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Each individual has a role in a relationship. Maybe you take out the trash and your partner handles the dishes, or you're the primary caretaker of the...

176: Is ADHD Affecting Your Relationship?

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD is a mental health condition that can negatively impact your relationship and often goes undiagnosed in adults. Distractability, poor listening a...