138: You Have The Power To Change (Yourself & Your Relationship)
03/14/18 • 39 min
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Creating the change you want in your relationship starts with one person: YOU! Don't wait around for your partner to change (hint: you won't be able to change them on your own anyway). Listen to today's episode and use these actionable tips to get your relationship out of a rut or to take it from good to great!
In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- Learn how to pay more attention to your partner with some simple exercises.
- How to express gratitude toward your partner to help your relationship flourish.
- Honoring the differences between you and your partner to keep everyone happy.
- Prioritizing your time together for maximum relationship happiness.
- How to express love in small ways. It's the little things that add up.
- And much more!
Dr. Kathy McCoy is a psychotherapist and award-winning journalist and author of more than a dozen books including the recently published "We Don't Talk Anymore". She is a contributing writer for PsychologyToday.com and has been a frequent guest on national television including numerous appearances on The Today Show and two on Oprah.
Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/138
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Do you want to hear more on this topic? Are you or your partner struggling with making lasting, positive changes in your relationship? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe
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If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going wrong in love and how to make lasting change for the better — Lovelands will show you how to make that change, not just in your relationship but in every area of your life.
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Creating the change you want in your relationship starts with one person: YOU! Don't wait around for your partner to change (hint: you won't be able to change them on your own anyway). Listen to today's episode and use these actionable tips to get your relationship out of a rut or to take it from good to great!
In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- Learn how to pay more attention to your partner with some simple exercises.
- How to express gratitude toward your partner to help your relationship flourish.
- Honoring the differences between you and your partner to keep everyone happy.
- Prioritizing your time together for maximum relationship happiness.
- How to express love in small ways. It's the little things that add up.
- And much more!
Dr. Kathy McCoy is a psychotherapist and award-winning journalist and author of more than a dozen books including the recently published "We Don't Talk Anymore". She is a contributing writer for PsychologyToday.com and has been a frequent guest on national television including numerous appearances on The Today Show and two on Oprah.
Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/138
Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge
Do you want to hear more on this topic? Are you or your partner struggling with making lasting, positive changes in your relationship? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe
Sponsors
RXBAR Kids: RXBAR Kids is a clean label snack bar made with high - quality, real ingredients designed specifically for kids. With egg whites, fruit and nuts as the base, RXBAR Kids contain 7 grams of protein and have absolutely zero added sugar and no gluten, soy, dairy, or bad stuff. They are a delicious, clean and convenient snack kids love.For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/IDO and enter the promo code IDO at checkout.
Lovelands: Lovelands is a highly readable guide to creating the relationship and life you most deeply desire, by psychologist Dr Debra Campbell.
If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going wrong in love and how to make lasting change for the better — Lovelands will show you how to make that change, not just in your relationship but in every area of your life.
Get your copy of Lovelands today — available in hardcover, Amazon and Audible.
If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah
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Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/137
Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge
Do you want to hear more on this topic? Are you or your partner struggling with anxiety? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe
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Lovelands: Lovelands is a highly readable guide to creating the relationship and life you most deeply desire, by psychologist Dr Debra Campbell.
If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going wrong in love and how to make lasting change for the better — Lovelands will show you how to make that change, not just in your relationship but in every area of your life.
Get your copy of Lovelands today — available in hardcover, Amazon and Audible.
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139: Avoid These Common Sex Life Pitfalls
There can be many areas in our lives and relationships that can cause frustration and disappointment. Your sex life shouldn't be one of them. Learning how to communicate your needs and desires, understanding your partner's sex drive and confronting sex life negativity are just a few ways to prevent some of the common troubles many couples run into. Listen to today's show to prevent these common sex life pitfalls from wreaking havoc on your relationship.
In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- Learn how to talk about sex, your desires and fantasies with your partner.
- Avoid getting distracted during sex and become more present for a better experience.
- Navigate the desire discrepancies in your relationship. Do you or your partner want to have sex more often? There are ways to compromise around this!
- Understanding your partners sex drive and what 'gets their motor going'.
- Confronting any negativity surrounding your sex life.
- And much more!
Jessa Zimmerman is a licensed sex therapist whose work focuses on helping couples who have a good relationship but who are avoiding sex because it's become stressful, negative, disappointing or pressured. She teaches, coaches, and supports people as they go through her 9-phase experiential process that allows them real world practice in changing their relationship and their sex life. She is the host of the Better Sex podcast and will be releasing her first book later this year.
Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/139
Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge
Do you want to hear more on this topic? Does your sex life need some help? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe
Sponsors
YogaGlo: YogaGlo is yoga and meditation website that you can use anywhere. You can practice in your own space, on your own time, for just eighteen dollars per month! That’s less than a single class at most yoga studios! They have thousands of classes, at all levels, taught by some of the best teachers in the world.
Get your first two weeks of YogaGlo FREE when you sign up on YogaGlo.com/IDO.
Lovelands: Lovelands is a highly readable guide to creating the relationship and life you most deeply desire, by psychologist Dr Debra Campbell.
If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going wrong in love and how to make lasting change for the better — Lovelands will show you how to make that change, not just in your relationship but in every area of your life.
Get your copy of Lovelands today — available in hardcover, Amazon and Audible.
If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah
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