Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice, Intimacy & Couples Communication
Episodes
74 - Psychiatry from a Holistic Point of View - Interview with Dr. Warren Kane
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mental health system is a confusing and often frustrating system for many patients to navigate. Once an individual breaks past the stigma of seeki...
73 - Blended Families - Step Parenting, Half Siblings and Creating a Healthy Loving Household
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
40% of families in the U.S. are blended with at least one partner having a child from a previous relationship before marriage. Per the U.S. Bureau of...
72 - Anxiety and its Impact on Relationships - Interview with Gabe Lobato Therapist
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States aged 18 and older. Anxiety symptom...
71 - Stuck in Repeat - Solutions for Common Relationship Problems
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, we answer! Couples across the spectrum struggle with similar stressors and relationship dynamics. They find themselves stuck in patterns that...
70 - Ketamine Therapy - A Powerful Tool in Treating Depression and Anxiety
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Psychedelic treatment of mental health issues is re-immerging as a powerful tool in treating mental health struggles. Ketamine is a very safe pharmace...
69 - It's Not About Us, It's About Us - Building Relationship Wellness
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When couples first come together, the thrill of meeting someone new combined with attraction creates a honeymoon period. By the time they exit the ini...
68 - Reprogramming Your Relationship - Interview with Relationship Coach Lisa McFarland
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Couples fall into repetitive emotional reactivity and communication patterns that leave them feeling lonely, isolated, and frustrated. But frequently,...
67 - High Frisky - Being the higher desire partner in relationship
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a satisfying sexual connection throughout a long-term relationship takes intentionality and empathy. There will inevitably be times when y...
66 - Low Frisky - Being the low sexual desire partner in relationship
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a satisfying sexual connection throughout a long-term relationship takes intentionality and empathy. There will inevitably be times when y...
65 - Building a Healthy Loving Relationship - Interview with Dr. Stan Tatkin
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). He is the author ...
64 - Shift Happens - The Moment When Relationships Heal
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When couples are stuck in patterns of conflict and hostile interactions, they begin to feel hopeless. They become emotionally guarded, and their intim...
63 - Attachment - Building a Secure Relationship - Interview with Jessie Krall
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Couples struggle with communication and the ability to resolve conflict. They find themselves in repetitive patterns where they lose confidence in the...
62 - What To Expect When You Begin Therapy
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Therapy can be an intimidating process to begin. Some individuals believe that it means that there is something wrong with them and that the stigma of...
61 - The Impact Pets Have on Relationship - Interview with Cristina Piastrini - Anthropologist/Therapist
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pets play a central role in our lives. They are members of our family that enrich our lives, provide joy and break our hearts when they pass away.In t...
60 - Couples Who Work Together - Creating Healthy Work/Life Balance
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Couples struggle with work/life balance. They often comment that their relationship doesn't feel like a priority, pulling them apart and leaving t...
59 - Fierce Accountability - A Path to a Healthier Relationship - Interview with Jessie Krall
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Accountability is choosing to look at your behavior and take responsibility for your actions. Unfortunately, being accountable is not an intuitive ste...
58 - Forgiveness - Helping couples learn to let go and heal together
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness is the process of letting go of negative thoughts and feelings from a past event or series of events. Throughout the course of a relations...
57 - Using the Body to Connect- Dance Therapy with Robin Memel Fox
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Movement is our first language and most basic form of communication. It is a metaphor for how we think, feel and relate to the self and others. There ...
56 - Anatomy of an Argument - How Conflict Can Be an Opportunity for Growth
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Couples often come to therapy because they are fed up with patterns of conflict that leave them both frustrated, alone, and hopeless. When couples end...
55 - Treating Trauma - Interview with Shara Turner Clinical Director of Sabino Recovery
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma profoundly impacts an individual’s daily life and causes significant dysregulation in their nervous system, especially in times of distress. ...
54 - When Resentment Flares - Understanding and navigating through resentment in your relationship
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout an intimate relationship, couples face challenging times. Many of the burdens you face as a couple, result from difficult times, external s...
53 - How the past affects your current relationship - Interview with Gabe Lobato (Therapist, business owner, husband and father)
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout an individual’s life, they have experiences that shape how they see and interact with the world. Our prior experiences create the way we ...
52 - It Got Real Quick - When real life struggles hit your relationship early on
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The beginning of a relationship is often a time of excitement and immense pleasure. You and your partner stay up late talking, kissing, and more! It’...
51 - Relationship Advice for Parents - Interview with Catherine O'Brien author of "Happy with Baby"
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships face their most significant struggles in times of transition. Childbirth and having a baby is one of the most significant life changes t...
50 - Strengthening Your Relationship Early On - Interview with Zac Stern creator of Official (Relationship Building App)
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Individuals have countless options to help them find another person (Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, HER, etc.). But, once you have found someone you want to b...
49 - Reflection and Intentions - Creating purpose with your partner
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking an honest and empathetic yet critical look at how the past will affect the future helps couples create the loving relationship that they crave....
48 - Creating Quality Relationship Time - Interview with the creators of Better Topics Card Game for Couples
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Couples often struggle to make their relationship a priority. They trust that the deep bond created early on in their relationship will naturally main...
47 - Sex Love and Goop Review - Two Couples Counseling Therapists Reaction
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When a couple seeks help for their relationship, they address various topics -- communication, parenting, finances, family integration, appreciation, ...
46 - Sex Therapy - Interview with Sex Therapist Jessa Zimmerman
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex and intimacy are aspects of a relationship that all couples struggle with. It is also an area of our lives where we receive limited and often dest...
45 - Surviving the Holidays Part 2
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Family dynamics, gift buying, finances, blended families, and holiday expectations are one of the many issues couples have to cope with in the weeks a...
44 - Integration and Dissociative Identity Disorder - Interview with Lyn Barrett
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Studies estimate that up to 43% percent of adults experienced some childhood trauma. Traumatic experiences often lead to mental health struggles which...
43 - Surviving the Holidays Part 1
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Family dynamics, gift buying, finances, blended families, and holiday expectations are one of the many issues couples have to cope with in the weeks a...
42 - The Enjoyable and Enriching Experience of Couples Counseling - Interview with Jessie Krall
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of going to couples counseling can be intimidating and feel daunting. Often, couples put off seeking support until they are in a place of cri...
41 - Are We Enjoying This? - Looking for What You Love About Your Partner
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Individuals can get so caught up in life that they take their relationships for granted. Instead of appreciating all of the ways that their partner en...
40 - The Sudden Caregiver - Interview with Karen Warner Schueller
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we commit to our partner for the long term, we are often caught up in the excitement of finding our life-long love. The joy of coming together ov...
39 - Emotional Triage - Taking Care of Each Other in Conflict
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Couples often lack the tools to navigate conflict in a healthy way. They both become emotionally activated and engage in a "war of perspectives...
38 - Recovery's Impact on Relationship - Interview with Dean Anderson
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking. More than 7 million children live in a household where at least ...
37 - It's a Long Game - Individual Growth in Your Relationship
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships improve when each individual commits to facing their challenges and growing as a person. By committing to personal growth and learning t...
36 - Mindfulness in Relationship - Interview with Lodro Rinzler
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the emotional and behavioral patterns that pull couples apart is essential in building a healthy relationship. But, to make lasting chan...
35 - Smooth Transitions - Learning to Navigate Change Together
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our years of working with couples in counseling, it has become clear that when couples go through changes that this often destabilizes them. Often ...
34 - Body Confidence - Interview with Hannah B
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ interview Hannah B Body Confidence advocate, Social Media Influencer, and Confidence Educator. Hannah hosts the podcast "Hannah Says&...
33 - Healing through Infidelity - A Couple's Redemption Story
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling and heartfelt episode Tarah and EJ interview Brian and Jaime, a couple who went through the Relationship Renovation program several...
32 - EMDR Demystified - Interview with Robin Memel Fox MA/LPC
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ Kerwin interview Robin Memel Fox MA/LPC, a therapist specializing in Dance/Movement and EMDR. They spend the interview discussing EMDR, a...
31 - Don't Keep It in a Box - Relationship Challenges for military vets, law enforcement, and first responders
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ interview Liz Montgomery, Psy D.Dr. Liz is a military vet and therapist specializing in trauma and its' effect on relationships. They...
30 - Benefit of the Doubt - Expecting the best (not the worst) from your partner
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often times couples begin to expect the worst of their partner. They assume that even in the most simple interactions there are hidden or negative fee...
29 - Offense vs. Defense - Communicating in Frustrating Moments
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and EJ asked their social media audience to provide statements that create conflict in their relationship. They take each of the...
28 - Acceptance vs. Resignation - A Healthy Approach to Struggles
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss a healthy approach to the normal struggles that couples face in their relationship. In all relationships, there ...
27 - Couples Counseling Success Story - Interview with Mike and Katie
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Mike and Katie, a couple who went through their Relationship Renovation program over a year ago. The four of th...
26 - Crisis Averted - Healthy Conflict Resolution
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tarah and EJ dissect a recent conflict that they had and how they found a healthy resolution that led to increased confidence in thei...
25 - Relationship Renovation at Home
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tarah and EJ share their new online program for couples, Relationship Renovation at Home.Our goal is to create a safe environment whe...
24 - Foreboding Joy and Pleasure - The Importance of Intentionally Absorbing Positivity
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ interview Jessie Krall, a therapist who specializes in Somatic Experiencing https://traumahealing.org/. Somatic Experiencing focuses on ...
23 - Uncontrollable Child (Parenting Strategies) - Interview with Matis Miller
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Matis Miller.Matis Miller, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and certified cognitive and dialectical b...
22 - Embodied Healing - How Trauma Effects Relationships
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ interview Robin Memel Fox MA, BC-DMT, LPC, Board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist with over 25 years of experience working in the field...
21 - Don't Drop It Like It's Hot - Communicating with Your Partner about Frustrations
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss the importance of addressing concerns with your partner early on. Often couples avoid addressing issues for vari...
20 - Hey Roomie - Losing Intimacy In Your Relationship
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss how couples can slowly become distant throughout the course of their relationship. They explore the ups and down...
19 - Finding Your Window - How to Stay Connected During Challenging Times
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ interview Jessie Krall, a therapist who specializes in Somatic Experiencing https://traumahealing.org/. Somatic Experiencing focuses on b...
18 - Relationship Growth "Our Best Selves Together"
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ discuss the paradigm that part of your commitment to your relationship is helping each other grow. In order to have a happy and healthy r...
17 - Better Relationship Habits "All Systems Are a Go"
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and E.J. discuss how creating systems within your relationship can help resolve conflict in a healthier way and be a preventative measure that k...
16 - Gratitude in a Loving Relationship
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ explore the importance of gratitude in your relationship. What happens when you make the intentional effort to let your partner know what...
15 - Accepting Your Partner - "The Whole Enchilada"
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss the importance of accepting every facet of your partner. They share how essential it is for your partner to kno...
14 - Healthy Coping Skills - "In the Midst of Chaos"
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss the challenges couples are facing in the age of COVID.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said...
13 - It's a Slippery Slope
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and EJ have a guest, Bryce Paradis MA Clinical Therapy, a therapist specializing in couples counseling and substance abuse. The ...
12 - Hello Intimacy Do I Really Know You?
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss intimacy. They help couples understand that intimacy exists on a spectrum from kind words all the way to sex. T...
11 - Love in the New Normal
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss challenges couples are facing in relation to Covid-19 and discuss their upcoming FREE 4 week intimacy building ...
10 - Safe and Sound Part 3
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join EJ and Tarah in the third and final episode of a three part series breaking down emotional safety in your relationship.Support this podcast at —...
9 - Safe and Sound Part 2
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join EJ and Tarah in the second episode of a three part series breaking down emotional safety in your relationship.Support this podcast at — https:/...
8 - Safe and Sound Part 1
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join EJ and Tarah in the first episode of a three part series breaking down emotional safety in your relationship. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.comSupp...
7 - I'm Not A Mind Reader
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to combat creating silent expectations in your relationship through better communication. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.comSupport this podcast at —...
6 - It's Getting Cold In Here
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ discuss sex and intimacy or the lack thereof when couples become comfortable which each other. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.comSupport thi...
5 - The Grass Is Not Greener
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tarah and EJ discuss a common misbelief in couples facing disconnection that "the grass will be greener outside of the relationship". www.hesa...
4 - Faulty Wiring
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how your past can affect your current relationship. www.relationshiprenovation.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-...
3 - Build Me Up: How to make your partner feel special
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to make your partner feel special and avoid complacency in your relationship. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.comSupport this podcast at — https://r...
2 - Tune In, Tune Out
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how and why couples can become disconnected from each other and more importantly, how to reconnect. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.comSupport this ...
1 - Our Story
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meet EJ and Tarah Kerwin, the husband-wife team behind He Said She Said Couples Counseling. In this first episode, the two discuss how and why they go...