The Suzanne Venker Show

LIES Millennial Women Were Fed (with Alex Clark)

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Suzanne talks with Alex Clark of Turning Point USA about, among other things, why it’s more important than ever to raise children w...

How to Raise Marriage-Minded Kids

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to increase your kids' chances of marital success? If so, this is the episode for you! Ana Samuel, a research scholar at the Withersp...

Should we move from suburban comfort to a big city for a higher paying job?

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne answers an email about whether or not a family, after finally getting settled in the Midwests, should move to a big city for a higher paying j...

"There was never a time anyone acted like it was appropriate for me to say I wanted to be a wife and mother."

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads several letters from women who've been shamed for prioritizing marriage and motherhood over career and juxtaposes this message with ...

30-something women everywhere are BLINDSIDED by the reality of motherhood

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks about her follow-up conversation with Alex Clark of The Spillover and the shocking reality women experience in becoming new mothers. h...

Deviating from conventional gender roles makes most men and women miserable

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The culture insists men and women would be happier if they pretended they're interchangeable and moved through life accordingly.  But study a...

Quick Announcement

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne responds to folks who suggested a new way to keep The Suzanne Venker Show going...

Ep. 199: Marriage and family matter more than money and career

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne makes an announcement about The Suzanne Venker Show and discusses her new book, How to Build a Better Life: A New Roadmap for Women Who Want t...

Ep. 198: You don’t need to have a big life to have a valuable life

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why should women (or men, for that matter) feel obligated to "change the world" when everyday life can be just as much, if not more, fulfill...

Ep. 197: Are you ready to build (or rebuild) a life that prioritizes your relationships at home?

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a single woman (or the parent of a single woman) who wants to take her foot off the gas pedal and settle down with a husband and kids? Are yo...

Ep. 196: How to Date for Marriage—In Any Era

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dating in America has become an absolute mess. Men and women have no compass for how to proceed and no idea what the roles and the rules are anymore....

Ep. 195: Is more relationship experience really better?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t marry the first person you fall in love with. The more relationship experience you have before getting married, the better. That way you'...

Ep. 194: How to Stop Overachieving

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Overachieving is defined as the unrelenting drive for high performance, and women are drowning in this phenomenon. Suzanne reads from an article in th...

Ep. 193. Should Boomers help raise their millennial kids’ kids?

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Boomers are out enjoying retirement, and some millennials are feeling abandoned by their parents who are too busy to help raise their kids. Suzanne ...

Ep. 192. Lies our daughters believe

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses the lies women have been fed and unearths the hard truths they need to know in order to help them construct happier lives. IN THIS ...

Quick message from Suzanne!

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Xmas, Everyone! I'm working on lots of things for the new year and may need to skip a week or two. But I'll be back with a bang!

Ep. 191: 5 Gen X Tips for Raising Kick-Ass Kids

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Scott Gordon is a relationship coach and author affiliated with the Dad Starting Over organization. He focuses on masculine polarity and maintaini...

Ep 190. Mothering is more than enough

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads emails from new mothers who feel like they're not doing enough by being at home with their babies. MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUB...

Ep. 189. Love & Money Series: The best thing you can do for your marriage is to fight about money

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks with family law attorney Bernadette Barbee about financial infidelity in marriage and what money conflicts in marriage are really a...

188. What’s Really Going between Mom and Baby in the First Three Years

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Babies need constant nurturing in the early years. They are completely helpless and utterly dependent on their mothers—and not just to feed them and...

Ep. 187: How can I get my husband to see the significance of my staying home?

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you (or has someone you know) had to convince your husband to live on less so you can stay home with the baby? If so, you’re in good company. ...

Ep. 186: Single motherhood is NOT the answer to the lack of marriageable men

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More and more women are choosing to have children and remain single. When these women are asked why, most say it’s not that they don’t want to g...

Ep. 185: Building a Family Friendly Life

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to combine raising a family with the pursuit of a career? Does it have to be all or nothing? Suzanne reads an email from a woman who w...

Quick Announcement

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne explains about some goings-on behind the scenes that are causing a bit of a gap in production.

BONUS EP: "I'm raising great kids, but I still feel like a failure."

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads a letter from one of her coaching clients.

Ep. 184: Ideas for How to Live on Less

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads a letter from a woman whose parents don't support her staying home with her babies and offers tips on how to live on less for those ...

BONUS EP: Q&A: Suzanne reads listener emails and answers questions

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A: Suzanne reads listener emails and answers questions

Ep. 183: Dismantling the lies feminists tell

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne goes into greater detail to debunk the arguments Ellen Lamont made in the debate Suzanne did with her several weeks ago. https://munkdebates....

BONUS EP: A note of warning to young women from "a highly educated, career-driven woman"

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads a letter from one of her listeners.

Ep. 182: Do NOT get married without first going through "The List"!

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses 9 topics couples should address before they get engaged. They are: 1. View of marriage as an institution 2. View on God/religion 3....

Ep 181: 4 Healthy Habits to Keep Smartphones From Hurting Your Marriage

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne highlights a new survey that shows smartphones are undermining marriages and suggests ways in which couples can keep this from being their fat...

Ep. 180. "You need to hire a man." w/ Special Guest Liz Durham

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks with Liz Durham of Being Different about the position employers are in when it comes to investing in young women who have not had childr...

BONUS EPISODE: Suzanne answers listener/viewer questions

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"My soon-to-be-husband is a software engineer and works from home. I can forsee potential challenges. What are your thoughts on both spouses work...

Ep. 179: Politically Incorrect Data on Daycare

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne is back and talks about the response to her recent interview and video on daycare—and shares the politically incorrect data on this subject ...

Quick Announcement!

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'll be back soon.

Taking the month of July off!

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne is taking the month of July off and will be back in August.

Ep 178. How to Nest in a Culture That Wants You to Earn

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling with modern motherhood, you do not want to miss this episode. I brought back Liz Durham (host of the podcast Being Different...

Ep. 177: L&M SERIES: Is money the monster under your marital bed?

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Money remains the #1 cause of marital conflict and divorce. But money conflict is never about money itself. It’s about power and control vs. trust, ...

Ep. 176: 6 Damn Good Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Suzanne offers six powerful ways to divorce proof your marriage. They include: Take divorce off the table. Lower your expectations...

175. LOVE & MONEY SERIES: How to Be in a Relationship When the Roles Are Reversed

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can couples deal with the changing sexual dynamic that’s happening all over the Western world as we speak? Suzanne is joined by former coaching ...

Ep. 174: The Unique Sexual Drives of Husbands and Wives

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s not a married couple on the planet who doesn't know that life gets in the way of having an ideal sex life. Many events that occur are ou...

BONUS EPISODE: 3 reasons women aren't having babies

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have economic and social obstacles become deterrents to having children? According to a recent article in the WSJ, yes. And there are three reasons. ...

Ep. 173: Is multitasking undermining your marriage?

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne explains why multitasking undermines our relationships and offers tips for developing our monotasking muscles.

Ep.172: LOVE & MONEY SERIES: Money Beliefs You Bring to Your Marriage

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne's husband Bill joins her to talk about their respective backgrounds as it pertains to money and what they believe is mandatory for having ...

Ep. 171: Why does my wife DO that? Part 2 (with Andre Paradis)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne brings relationship coach Andre Paradis back on the show to help couples better understand sexual dynamics as they are designed to be, versus ...

Ep. 170: Why does my wife DO that? Part 1 (with Andre Paradis)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne brings relationship coach Andre Paradis back on the show to help couples better understand sexual dynamics as they are designed to be, versus ...

BONUS EPISODE Q&A: What's your greatest relationship frustration?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne answers questions from listeners, email subscribers, and even former coaching clients about their biggest relationship concerns.

Ep. 169: LOVE & MONEY SERIES: Money avoidance has become the norm for millennials and Gen Zers

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne addresses the greatest problem with the younger generation's lack of success with love and money. IN THIS EPISODE: the real reason mill...

BONUS EPISODE: The #1 reason life is so much harder for the younger generations

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne explains why social media and FOMO (fear of missing out) is so harmful and offers tips on how to deal with this new world we live in.

Ep. 168: PARENTING SERIES: How to raise kids the old-fashioned way (Special Guest: Suzanne’s husband Bill)

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne laments the recent poll which shows that family and religion (and other classic values) have receded in importance to Americans, while the one...

BONUS EPISODE: "Just Quit Your Damn Job!": A Cheat Code for Motherhood

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads a letter from a married millennial mom who has chosen to stay home with her children despite living in a high cost of living area and de...

Ep. 167: The massive surge in breadwinning wives makes marriage much more difficult

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new report by Pew Research, American women are increasingly becoming the breadwinners in their marriages. But they're also taking o...

BONUS EPISODE: Is a college degree worth it?

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne responds to a new poll that shows more and more Americans say college isn't worth the cost. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-are-lo...

Ep. 166: How do I know for sure if he or she is The One?

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses the most important things to consider when deciding whether or not to marry the man or woman you love.

BONUS EPISODE: Is it okay to have a work wife?

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne responds to a study about whether or not it's okay to have a "work spouse." https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-boomers-work-w...

Ep. 165: How to Fight with Your Spouse (and Not Worry About Getting Divorced)

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks about the 4 Cs of every relationship and hones in on the one that goes couples the most trouble: Communication. She offers tips for how ...

BONUS EPISODE: What Type A women can learn from Reese Witherspoon's divorce

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses the reality of how being overly ambitious, or Type A, can ruin your marriage or relationship.

BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Scenes of My Marriage—and Possibly Yours, Too

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Suzanne and her husband celebrate 25 years of marriage, she reflects on what ultimately makes a marriage last. (Hint: The answer isn't all that...

Ep. 164: 6 Modern Marriage Problems—and How to Solve Them

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks about the six most common marriage problems she has seen over the past several years in her coaching sessions and provides answers for h...

BONUS EPISODE: What would you do if the other parents around you aren't disciplining their kids?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne answers a question from a stay-at-home mother of a 4 1/2 year old boys whose friends have parents who won't discipline them.

Ep. 163: PARENTING SERIES (with Suzanne's husband Bill): Tips for Effectively Disciplining Your Kids

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne and her husband Bill talk about what it really means to "discipline" children and offer tips for how to do so effectively.

Ep. 162: The fights you're avoiding are the ones you need to have

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne breaks down the three different types of marital (or relationship) conflict—conflict avoidance, high-conflict, and constructive conflict—a...

Ep. 161: Red Flags & Non-Negotiables for Unmarried Women AND MEN

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses the red flags and non-negotiables all unmarried women and men should watch for while dating.

BONUS EPISODE: Suzanne reads letters from listeners

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads several emails from her listeners.

Ep. 160: The Secular Case Against Shacking Up

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne explains why living with a boyfriend or a girlfriend with whom the future is unclear is just dumb.

Ep. 159: How to be a woman when you've been groomed to be the man

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks with a client who left her high-paying job to stay home with her two children and what she came to realize about the lies the culture te...

Ep. 158: The ridiculous idea that daycare is perfectly harmless

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne tackles the very sensitive topic of daycare and how it can't possibly meet the irreducible needs of children. IN THIS EPISODE: Why neither p...

BONUS FOLLOW UP to Ep. 157: American parents have groomed their children to fail at love

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne refers to a comment Bret Weinstein made to Jordan Peterson on an Instagram reel and connects it to the Pew study she discussed in Ep. 157: 6 S...

Ep. 157: 6 super solid reasons for women to prioritize love over career

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne implodes the idea that women should focus exclusively on career and "worry about marriage later."

Ep. 156: The Suzanne Venker Show is BACK!

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne announces her return to The Suzanne Venker Show. As always, you can reach Suzanne with your comments, questions, or suggestions at suzanne@the...

155. An Important Update from Suzanne

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share an announcement about the future of The Suzanne Venker Show.

154. 6 Ways to Win Your Wife’s Heart (and Get Great Sex to Boot)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks exclusively to men about how to be great husbands and outlines six ways to win their wives' hearts. Say what you mean, and mean what y...

BONUS EPISODE: “We’ve been together 8 years. Should I wait or move on?”

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne answers a listener question. 

153. How to Embrace Marital Conflict

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There isn’t a person on this planet who can avoid relationship conflict (unless, of course, you remain single.) In fact, if you’re someone who hat...

BONUS EPISODE:"How can I convince my bf that living together is a bad idea?"

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne answers an email from a woman who asks how to explain to her bf that living together is a bad idea.

152. MONEY & MARRIAGE SERIES: What Millennials Get Ridiculously Wrong About Money and Marriage

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne explains what millennials get wrong when it comes to money and marriage. According to a 2021 Fidelity Investments Survey, one in five couple...

BONUS EPISODE: Can feminism trump female desire?

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne reads Dennis Prager's recent column, "What the Left Has Done to Women's Desires," and adds a sixth example of how feminist ideology has underm...

151. The Ideal Age to Get Married

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses the advantages of women marrying earlier rather than later. Women's priorities change as they age The problem with the "finding ones...

150. ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm taking a break from The Suzanne Venker Show

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Everyone, I will be taking a break from The Suzanne Venker Show while I build two online courses.  In the meantime, you can find me on YouTub...

149. Stop Trying to Have Sex Like a Man!

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks about how casual sex affects women drastically different than it affects men. IN THIS EPISODE: 1:20  Suzanne reads from Loose Girl,...

148. 10 Reasons Modern Love Is a Mess—and What to Do About It

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new Gallup poll shows that America’s trust in media has dipped to second lowest on record. This is such a massive divide in our country that I don...

147. Merry Christmas from Suzanne!

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas, Everyone! Here are a couple of updates related to emails from readers/listeners, long-term coaching and more!

146. Is Porn Ruining Your Relationship?: Quit Porn Strategist King David

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"King David" is a young man with a big dream: to burn down the $97 billion worldwide porn industry, one man at a time. King David is the world’s onl...

145. How to Tell Your Husband You Want to Stay Home

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks to women who want to stay home with their babies and who have to convince their husbands that it's the right thing to do.

144. Announcement from Suzanne

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne makes an announcement about the new schedule for The Suzanne Venker Show. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube....

143. Q&A Hour: Suzanne answers reader/listener questions

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Question #1 -  Suzanne reads an email from Mark who describes how women are mistaken to think having a diploma is enticing to men on its own and ...

142. Unapologetically Male: Anthony Dream Johnson ​

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you heard something positive in the media about men? It could be in the news, or in a commercial, or in a television program, o...

Happy Thanksgiving!

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Dear Listeners, We are taking a short break for Thanksgiving. We will be back with a new episode this Sunday, November 28th. This upcoming episo...

Ep. 141: The Renaissance of Men: Will Spencer

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Something is happening in the world of men: a global awakening, a time of rediscovery, a rebirth. Men around the world are drawing on the best of masc...

140. “I Make 50k, and My Girlfriend Makes 150k. Should I Be Worried?”

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses the uncomfortable reality of a giant earnings gap in which the woman is the higher earner by highlighting an article in The New York...

139. How NOT to Find a Quality Man on a Dating App

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know online dating is a billion-dollar business? Suzanne talks about how women can use these dating sites to their  advantage by recogniz...

138: SPECIAL GUEST!: Suzanne Talks Texting, Sexting and Social Media with Her 21-Year-Old Daughter

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne and her daughter Emma, 21, talk about social media's effect on relationships and, in particular, on young women. IN THIS EPISODE: 6:20  W...

137. Do It, Ladies. Lean OUT.

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Motherhood has never been easy. But compared to today, our own mothers’ experience was a walk in the park. Suzanne discusses the truth about why mot...

136. Why Aren't Men Getting Married Anymore? And Where Have the Manly Men Gone?

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses a recent Pew study that shows men are more likely than women to be single, as well as Fox News' Laura Ingraham's segment entitled "W...

135. Q&A Hour: Suzanne Answers Reader/Listener Emails

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

#1 -  My boyfriend and I are dating with the prospect of getting married, and I am moving to his country to be with him. I want to prioritize my ...

134: The Power of Silence

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne talks about the power of silence in a marriage or relationship. IN THIS EPISODE: 2:25  Silence is powerful 3:15  Women talk much mor...

133. Every Wife Needs THIS ONE SKILL in Her Back Pocket

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne explains why being agreeable, rather than being a “challenger” or offering alternative thoughts to your husband’s all the time, is a boo...

132. The Behind-the-Scenes Life of an Entrepreneur

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne and her assistant Kelsey discuss the life of the entrepreneur. IN THIS EPISODE: 2:50  Suzanne’s assistant, Kelsey, discusses her backgr...

131. Money & Marriage Series: The Psychology of Money and Its Role in Our Romantic Relationships

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne discusses wealth building, especially within the context of marriage. IN THIS EPISODE: 3:40  Whether or not you’ll be successful w...

130. How NOT to Raise a Feminist Son

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne addresses the many requests she's had from folks who’ve asked, “What do we do about our sons?” and “How can we best raise our sons in ...