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Relationship Advice
Relationship Advice helps listeners uncover the stuck spots in their relationships by taking expert advice from three licensed professional counselors and boiling it down into digestible tips and tools. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren help people to see that the first step to connecting with somebody else is by connecting with you. They focus their show on understanding and navigating the cycles that couples face, how to practice individuation, and staying in an emotionally regulated state. Just them…
Episodes
Relationship AdvicePeople Pleasing and When You Get Invited To Chilli's
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Relationship AdviceHas Psychobabble Infiltrated Our Culture? A conversation with Joe Nucci
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Relationship AdviceHow To Navigate Family Drama Part 2 - In Laws
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Relationship AdviceHow To Navigate Family Drama
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Relationship AdviceCreating A Positive Cycle
In this episode, Colter, Cayla, and Lauren break down how to shift your relationship from reactivity to rhythm by learning to create a positive cycle. You’ll…
Relationship AdviceHow To Find Safe Attachment with Jessica Baum
Jessica Baum shares her personal journey through anxiety and depression that led her into studying attachment theory and writing her books. She explains how…
Relationship AdviceWhy Can't They Just Get Over It
This episode looks at why your partner might struggle to “just get over” something that feels small to you. Often, their reaction isn’t really about the…
Relationship AdviceHow To Love Withdrawers Well
Most people have experienced moments of withdrawal or disconnection in relationships, especially during conflict. For some, these patterns can create…
Relationship AdviceHow To Love Pursuers Well
This episode from Relationship Advice, hosts Colter, Lauren, and Cayla lean into the dynamics of pursuer-withdrawer relationships, focusing on how to…
Relationship AdviceWhat No One Told You Would Change Your Relationship After Having a Baby with Rachel Shepard Ohta
This episode explores how having a baby reshapes a couple’s relationship in ways few anticipate, from sleep deprivation and shifting roles to unexpected…
Relationship AdviceFear of Rejection
Fear of rejection is one of the biggest hurdles in dating, often holding people back from putting themselves out there or forming deeper connections. In this…
Relationship AdviceFear of Intimacy
This episode unpacks the fear of intimacy—why closeness can feel good yet terrifying at the same time. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren explore how fear of intimacy…
Relationship AdviceNavigating Friendship Conflict
This episode dives into the often-overlooked complexities of friendship conflict and breakups, highlighting that friendships can be just as emotionally…
Relationship AdviceSensory Profiles & Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson returns to explore how sensory processing patterns impact physical and sexual intimacy. The hosts use a creative "readiness…
Relationship AdviceSensory Profiles & How They Impact Our Relationships w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson, a mental health occupational therapist, joins the hosts to explore how individual sensory profiles affect relationships…
Relationship AdviceHow To Support A Loved One
How do you support loved ones during challenging times, such as mental health struggles, medical issues, grief, or addiction? Listen as our hosts explore…
Relationship AdviceWhen To Bring Up Hard Things
Bringing up hard things in relationships is less about avoiding conflict and more about when and how you do it. In this episode, the hosts explore why timing…
Relationship AdviceSex Therapy Part 2: Sexual Differences Between Men & Women
In this episode of Relationship Advice, guest sex therapist Bryttney Huseas joins the hosts to explore the nuanced and often misunderstood sexual differences…
Relationship AdviceSex Therapy Part 1: Where Do Couples Get Stuck?
In this episode of Relationship Advice, Cayla and Lauren are joined by sex therapist Bryttney Huseas to explore where couples commonly get stuck when it comes…
Relationship AdviceThe Secret Language of Empathy & How To Use It
Empathy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skillset, and in this episode, we break down its secret language. From how to stop jumping to advice-giving to what true…
Relationship AdviceHow To Dismantle Shame
Have you ever felt like something about you was just…wrong? In this episode, we dive deep into the roots of shame—where it comes from, why we all experience…
Relationship AdviceWhy We Rush To Solutions & What We Should Do Instead
We often rush to offer solutions when a loved one expresses emotional distress, not because we don't care, but because it's uncomfortable to witness pain—both…
Relationship AdviceKnowing How To Name Emotions Will Deepen Your Connection To Yourself And Others
Being able to name and understand your emotions deepens your connection to yourself and improves your ability to connect with others. Language gives shape to…
Relationship AdviceMaking Non-Evil, Generous Assumptions About Our Partner’s Responses
In this episode, examine how our assumptions about our partner's behavior shape the emotional climate of our relationship. Often, we default to interpretations…
Relationship AdviceWhen Are Needs Implied In A Relationship Vs When Should They Be Made Explicit
Dive into how often people use indirect or protective strategies—like assuming or demanding—when trying to get their relational needs met, and why making needs…
Relationship AdviceFor When You Feel Disillusioned In Your Relationship
This episode dives into the feeling of disillusionment in long-term relationships—when the connection, ease, or intimacy from the early days starts to fade and…
Relationship AdviceHow Much Of Our Intimate Partner Relationships We Should Be Sharing
This episode explores the nuanced question of how much we should share about our intimate relationships with others, highlighting the spectrum between healthy…
Relationship AdviceHow To Know When To Call It Quits In A Relationship
In this episode, the hosts unpack the complicated process of knowing when it's time to leave a relationship, highlighting the emotional risks, attachment…
Relationship AdviceHow to Know When To Take A Break in Conflict
In this episode, the hosts illustrate how noticing when you need a break during conflict is essential for maintaining emotional regulation and protecting…
Relationship AdviceHow To Handle Different Paces In Emotional Growth
When emotional growth happens at different paces in a relationship, it can create disconnection and frustration. This episode explores how partners can…
Relationship AdviceWhy Do My Partner And I Have Different Sex Drives
Explore the common relational challenge of mismatched sex drives in partnerships, emphasizing that differences in sexual desire are normal and often rooted in…
Relationship AdviceWhat To Do When Your Partner is Still Defensive
In this episode, the hosts explore the emotional complexity of being vulnerable in relationships and not receiving the supportive response we hope for. When…
Relationship AdviceHow To Let People Feel Their Feelings
The concept of "letting people feel their feelings" may be confusing to some, however in this episode, Colter, Cayla and Lauren emphasize the importance of…
Relationship AdviceHow To Decide What Are Non-Negotiables In A Relationship
This episode of the Relationship Advice podcast explores the value of creating a Non-Negotiables List to establish clear boundaries and expectations in…
Relationship AdviceCuriosity Over Questioning
What’s the difference between curiosity and questioning in relationships? Learn about the importance of approaching emotional challenges with openness rather…
Relationship AdviceHow To Heal Insecure Attachment With Julie Menanno
Joined by special guest, Julie Menanno, our hosts sit down to discuss how to heal insecure attachment by focusing on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and…
Relationship AdviceBoundaries & What's Right
Explore the tension between personal experience and factual correctness in relationships, particularly in boundary-setting and decision-making. The hosts…
Relationship AdviceRituals
This episode explores the importance of rituals in relationships, emphasizing how they create trust, connection, and predictability between partners. Whether…
Relationship AdviceWhat Is A Negative Couples Cycle?
A negative couples cycle is a recurring pattern of interaction in which partners react to each other’s protective moves, escalating conflict rather than…
Relationship AdviceSex: When To Say Yes & When To Say No
Today Colter, Cayla, and Lauren dive into the “taboo” topic of sex, offering advice on when to say yes and when to say no. This episode explores how partners…
Relationship AdviceBoundaries
Today Colter, Lauren and Cayla dive into boundaries, emphasizing their importance in maintaining personal energy, trust, and healthy relationships. The hosts…
Relationship AdvicePursuers
We hate absolutes, but are pretty confident in saying that every relationship has a pursuer and a withdrawer. In this two part series we are breaking down each…
Relationship AdviceWithdrawers
We hate absolutes, but are pretty confident in saying that every relationship has a pursuer and a withdrawer. In this two part series we are breaking down each…
Relationship AdviceYou Can Either Be Right Or Be In A Relationship.
In this episode Colter, Cayla, and Lauren dive through what it means to be relational over being right. We've heard it said before that you can be right or you…
Relationship AdviceIndividuation Is The Key To Your Relationship
In today's episode Colter, Lauren and Cayla explore the relationship between emotional needs and actionable requests in the context of individuation. They…
Relationship Advice490: The Window of Tolerance And Staying Emotionally Regulated
In this episode of Relationship Advice, Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich explore the concept of the "Window of Tolerance," a framework…
Relationship Advice489: What Can You Learn After 500 Episodes? Chase Celebration!
On this episode, Colter, Cayla, and Lauren sit down with the long-running Relationship Advice podcast host Chase Kosterlitz as he reflects on ten years of…
Relationship Advice488: Foundations of a Healthy Relationship
This episode introduces the foundations of a healthy relationship through four key pillars. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren use relatable examples, such as…
Relationship Advice487: Protective Moves
In this episode we sit down with licensed therapists and our incoming Relationship Advice hosts Colter, Cayla, and Lauren to talk about the "protective moves,"…
Relationship Advice486: Navigating Relationships With Love
Today's episode is a real treat as I have a wide ranging conversation with Diego Perez, aka, Yung Pueblo. Listen to today's show for valuable insights and…
Relationship Advice485: Free Yourself From The Happiness Trap
The pursuit of happiness is one of the most talked about topics in the self-help world and life in general. What does it mean to be happy? Perhaps the pursuit…
Relationship Advice484: Healing From Chronic Pain
Navigating a relationship where you or your partner suffers from chronic pain can be very challenging. Listen to today's show to learn more about healing your…
Relationship Advice483: Healing Your Anxiety
Most people have experienced anxiety at some point in their lives. For some, anxiety can be frequent and debilitating. No matter the levels of anxiety you…
Relationship Advice482: The Evolution Of Your Relationship, Social Media And More!
In today's wide ranging conversation, Dr. Jenn and Chase discuss why you might want to rethink who you follow on social media, how your relationships will…
Relationship Advice481: Healing Codependency In Relationships
Codependency can feel difficult to navigate whether it's you or your partner displaying codependent behaviors. Listen to today's show for valuable tips and…
Relationship Advice480: Creating Intimacy With Your Partner
Love is a verb and so is intimacy. It takes practice and dedication to have a thriving, intimate relationship. Listen to today's show to learn actionable tips…
Relationship Advice479: Sexuality And Beyond
There are many factors that influence how we think, act and feel about sexuality. Understanding these factors can help us improve our relationships with our…
Relationship Advice478: Learn Nervous System Regulation And Improve Your Life
A lot of what is talked about in the relationship space, including this podcast, involves the psychological side of relationships. However, a huge part of…
Relationship Advice477: Early Relationship Stages And Getting Your Needs Met
Relationships develop in stages and understanding how we show up in each stage is a valuable tool for relationship success. Understanding our needs and how to…
Relationship Advice476: How To Not Settle In Your Relationship
As a relationship progresses most people will inevitably become more comfortable and complacent. In order to have a thriving long term relationship, we must…