Beste Couples Connect podcasts (2025)

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63: What Is the Purpose of Marriage? 7:10

20d ago7:10

7:10

Jason explores the purpose of marriage beyond initial infatuation and love chemicals. He explains that marriage is an essential emotional refuge and economic partnership, providing a place for vulnerability, acceptance, and the sharing of resources. Jason discusses typical relationship dynamics like the pursue-withdraw cycle and how past experience…

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62: 10 Tips to Fix Your Relationship and Get Back on the Right Track 9:31

1M ago9:31

9:31

In this episode, Jason shares ten actionable tips to help couples maintain harmony, reduce disharmony, and effectively repair their relationships. The tips are structured within a framework that includes understanding the phases of harmony, disharmony, and repair. Key points include connecting with your partner through daily gestures, understanding…

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61: Relationship lessons from Dr. Laura Louis 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

In this episode, Dr. Laura Louis, a seasoned couples therapist, shares her insights and experiences from her 20-year career. She discusses the challenges and joys of working with couples, the importance of effective communication, and how vulnerability and emotional intimacy play crucial roles in relationships. Dr. Laura also discusses common issue…

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60: From Emotional to Sexual Intimacy: A Guide for Males (and Couples) 7:28

4M ago7:28

7:28

Sex can be a powerful way to connect, but for many men, it's often the only way they're taught to access vulnerability and emotional closeness. This can create a rub, especially when partners need emotional intimacy to feel open to physical intimacy. In this blog, we break down the dynamics of intimacy using the metaphor of a wedding cake. Couples …

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59: How to Fall Back in Love With Your Partner 9:22

5M ago9:22

9:22

Do you two feel like roommates? Or cost-sharing-associates? Have you and your partner drifted into feeling more like roommates than lovers? Just co-parents? Or “cost-sharing-associates?” It’s easy for the initial spark to dim as time passes, but rekindling it is possible. This quick episode talks about how to reconnect and feel love again. I also s…

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58: What are psychological boundaries and what do they mean for you? 7:35

6M ago7:35

7:35

This episode discusses functional, psychological boundaries and what is not. What are not functional boundaries? They are if we are behind walls or boundaryless. We will define that and what physiological boundary violations are. This will also encourage you to reflect on your boundaries as well. Here's the link to the chart I mentioned. You can le…

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57: Let's talk about mess, do you think your partner is sloppy? 6:53

6M ago6:53

6:53

Mess is one of the content issues that come up in couples therapy. If this is an issue for you, you can check out what you can do on your side of the relationship and what you two can do as a team. Link to the Fair Play Card Deck. Click here to read the blog this episode was inspired by: Couples Counseling and Your Messy Partner.…

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56: 4 Things That Can Save Your Marriage 7:27

7M ago7:27

7:27

Is your marriage or relationship on the brink? Here are four things you can do to save your marriage. Essentially, there needs to be something different and not more of the same. These four things are usually the most common complaints partners have. Check it out! Click to learn more about our couples therapy agency in Denver, Colorado.…

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55: What is a Couples Intensive aka Marriage Retreat? 11:53

11M ago11:53

11:53

This episode might be of interest to those of you who may be on the brink of divorce or breakup, for those who don't have a lot of time, and for those who harbor a lot of resentment. In this episode, I share how I define couples' intensives and why they are popular in my practice. Click here for more information about couples intensives. Click here…

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54: What Does It Mean To Date Forever? Interview with Sammi & Nate Jaeger 47:58

1y ago47:58

47:58

It means being intentional about connection and collaboration. Sammi and Nate share their framework for staying connected and the eight domains they work on together. They share what they’ve learned from over 190 episodes of their Date Forever podcast and over 15 years of being together. Also, they are a lovely couple! Listen to the Date Forever po…

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53: Let's Talk About Sex, Substance Abuse, and Safety. Interview With Matt Salis 29:20

1y ago29:20

29:20

Matt Salis shares his knowledge of sexual health and how it interacts with addiction. We also talk about sexual desire discrepancies and what you can do about them. And what’s something that can get you more sex? The Untoxicated Podcast. Echos of Recovery & Shout SobrietyDoor Jason Polk

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52: You Can Be Right, Or You Can Be Married 6:35

1y ago6:35

6:35

What are the problems with needing to be right? And what are the issues with holding on to "objective truth." This episode will help you know what to do to fix that. To help you embrace more subjective truth in your relationship. Because relationships are two subjective truths navigating life together. Visit my couples therapy practice website.…

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51: Having More Sex: Acceptance Vs Control 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

11:10

What’s an effective way to go about having more sex when there are desire discrepancies? I’ll also share what I mean by my acceptance vs control. I’ll address these questions in the context of a recent couples session I had. To learn more about my couples therapy practice, click here: https://coloradorelationshiprecovery.com…

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50: What is the first and second consciousness in your relationship? With Kayla Crane, LMFT 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

Kayla Crane and I are trained in the same school of thought. Kayla shares the critical idea of taking space in your relationship – literally and in your head to create peace. She also shares her experience with couples therapy, her meditation journey, and why she still meditates. In this episode, find out how meditation helps cultivate second consc…

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49: A Quick Exercise for Cultivating Appreciation and Gratitude 5:25

1+ y ago5:25

5:25

Here are the questions for the exercise: What have I received from my partner? What have I given to my partner? What troubles and difficulties have I caused my partner? For more about Jason's therapy practice, visit here: https://coloradorelationshiprecovery.com/Door Jason Polk

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48: What is a foundational relationship tool, that’s not really a tool? 12:09

1+ y ago12:09

12:09

I teach every couple one crucial thing, especially those who fight a lot. It's not quite a relationship tool, but you need to practice it for relationship tools to work. We have a Door A and a Door B and you want to go through Door B. Find out what exactly that is in this episode. More about Jason's couples therapy practice. Follow Jason on TikTok …

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47: What is Playful Parenting & How You Can Have More Fun Being a Parent? With Meghan Englert 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

36:59

Meghan Englert is a therapist and a Playful Parenting Coach and she’ll share what playful parenting is. Her tagline is, "Bond more battle less!" You will learn how to incorporate play into your parenting and why getting on the same page as parents is so powerful. Meghan shares stories and her journey towards a more peaceful family. You can find her…

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46: 4 Things To Do When Your Relationship Is Falling Apart 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

8:24

If you’re in a period of disconnection, or there’s been a big fight recently, listen to this episode and do each of the four things. I’d be lying to you if I said my current relationship has never felt like it was falling apart. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience implementing these four things. Click here to learn more about Jason's Couples…

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45: A Tool For Couples That Fight A Lot 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

10:11

The purpose of this tool is to create awareness of the Core Negative Image (CNI) you have of your partner. It also helps if your partner does this exercise as well. Here, you'll learn to stop when "CNI triggered" and how to behave in a way that helps your partner feel at ease. Here's the CNI Handout I went through.…

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44: How Does Self-Intimacy Help With Sexual Desire Discrepancies? With Nicole Colleen 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

27:07

This episode explores sex with sex and intimacy coach Nicole Colleen. We discuss self-intimacy and how that can help you with the desire discrepancy often found between parents. We also discuss how you may have stories associated with sex you tell yourself, and what is a good sex life? Find out in this episode. Nicole's Instagram Nicole's let's tal…

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43: What kills love? How can you repair that? with Cheri Timko 22:49

1+ y ago22:49

22:49

First question: What kills love? Second question: How can you repair that? Third question: Should we let our kids have every resource of ours? This episode is some highlights from a talk I had with Cheri Timko. Cheri is a Couples Relationship Coach who helps couples thrive in their marriages. She is the owner of Synergy Coaching. Cheri has the abil…

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42: Parenting Kids With Special Needs with Anouk Briere-Godbout 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

44:21

How do you manage kids with special needs and your relationship? Why is looking at your expectations of a parent an important thing to do? We will discuss these topics in today's episode with Anouk Briere-Godbout, as well as grieving and understanding why it's important to know where your partner may be. Anouk is a mentor and support for parents of…

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41: What is the Easiest and Best Thing You Can Do For Your Relationship? 10:27

1+ y ago10:27

10:27

If you're a parent and married or living together. You don’t have a lot of time. Here I’ll share the easy and best thing you can do for your relationship. I’ll share the basic frame I use with all the couples I work with. And we’ll start at the most fun – more harmony. Appreciation Reflections: · What are some of my partner’s unique positive traits…

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40: Finding Time For the Relationship, Is That Possible? 11:17

1+ y ago11:17

11:17

This is one of the biggest complaints for parents. Our time is devoted to kids, work, exercise, then maybe the relationship… Where do we find time for the relationship? But... You will feel better if you two move the relationship up in your priorities. You will be a better parent, live longer, and have improved memory. You are also modeling a good …

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39: Agreements, Resentment & Sex: A conversation with Kara Hoppe, author of Baby Bomb! 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

This is a replay of an episode I recorded with Kara Hoppe over a year ago. She's co-authored the book Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide For Parents with Stan Tatkin. We tackle some big topics here—agreements, Resentment, and Having more sex. Kara's website & link to her book.Door Jason Polk

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38: Get Your Eyeballs Off Your Partner and Put Them On Yourself: Inner Child Work 15:09

1+ y ago15:09

15:09

What can we do when were triggered by our partner? There’s a quote by Pia Mellody, “Being a functional adult is taking care of our wounding, instead of letting it loose on others…” How do we do this? If we can, we will be better partners and parents. Jason A Polk is a couples therapist and relationship coach. He's worked with couples for over nine …

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37: How Can We Have More Sex (with our partner)? With Janelle Washburne 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

35:53

This is a very common issue for us parents. Usually, we’ve had way more sex before the arrival of our kids. How do we regain that passion and intimacy? Janelle helps us with practical and tactical information to help us have more sex in our relationship. She shares the analogy of a warm pot of water and concepts such as sexual brakes and accelerato…

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36: My Wife and Kids Don't Make Me Angry... I Do? With Maryse Giroux 37:01

2y ago37:01

37:01

Coach Maryse shares how our thoughts control our emotions and thus our life. And, how we can become aware of our thoughts to create the life we want. We also learn how our brain works, and Maryse and I share personal struggles with raising kids. We also learn how her model can help us be better parents and partners with on-the-spot coaching where I…

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35: My Wife and I Need To Go Back To Couples Therapy 8:39

2y ago8:39

8:39

Questions: Does this mean we’re doing something wrong, or we’re flawed as humans? Jason also shares some of the recent disconnection he’s had with his wife. Learn more about Jason’s coaching practice at: RelationshipFixed.com & Jason's therapy practice here: Colorado Relationship RecoveryDoor Jason A Polk

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34: What To Do When Your Partner Gets Back From A Work Trip: Part 2 of Interview With Suzanne Smith 9:11

2y ago9:11

9:11

This is part 2 of the interview with Suzanne Smith of Align Counseling Center. We talk about what to do when your partner gets back from a work trip, as well as sharing power. What does sharing power mean, and what to do if you feel things are unequal in your relationship.Door Jason A Polk

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33: Remembering The US: What Does That Look Like? Interview With Suzanne Smith 21:25

2y ago21:25

21:25

Suzanne is a friend and colleague. She the type of person that is a joy to talk with. She's been a couples therapist for over 15 years and she shares her knowledge and personal experience with us. For more information on Suzanne check out her website: https://www.aligncc.com/Door Jason A Polk

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32: How Can Understanding Attachment Theory Help Your Relationship? 13:43

2y ago13:43

13:43

How can understanding attachment theory help your relationship? Attachment theory can provide a deeper understanding of why relationships have problems. I'll also share an easy way to find out you and your partner's attachment style. Here's the link to a free attachment quiz made by yours truly!Door Jason A Polk

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31: For Couples That Fight A Lot Pt. 1 17:58

2y ago17:58

17:58

Life is stressful enough. Our relationship should be a source of peace, not chronic stress. In this episode, I talk about how couples can spend less time fighting and one thing they can do with that time they save. Time Out link: https://terryreal.com/time-outs/ Want free couples coaching and up for being recorded? Shoot me an email: connect@relati…

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30: What to do when feeling like roommates. 11:53

2y ago11:53

11:53

As parents, it's inevitable that you're going to feel disconnected with each other. In this episode, I'm going to share what you can do to avoid feeling like roommates. This is for those of us who tend to avoid. For more information about my relationship coaching, visit RelationshipFixed.comDoor Jason A Polk

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29: A Quick Relationship Tip for Parents 5:36

2y ago5:36

5:36

One phrase to use when you are feeling disconnected from your partner. This is a way to initiate repair to move back into harmony and connection. To learn more about Jason's therapy practice click here: https://coloradorelationshiprecovery.com/ Visit Jason on TikTokDoor Jason A Polk

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28: Self Care for Parents with Lily Allen-Duenas 36:08

2y ago36:08

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Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga and meditation teacher, vegan nutritionist, and holistic health and wellness coach. She helps overwhelmed individuals reduce their emotional overload, and find balance, breath, and space for self-care. Lily is the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast. She has taught…

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27: Interview with Catherine DeMonte: How trauma and old stuff shows up as parents. 48:58

2y ago48:58

48:58

Interview with Catherine DeMonte psychotherapist and author of "Beep! Beep! Get Out of My Way!: Seven Tools for Powerful Creation and Living Your Unstoppable Life" How to find Catherine: Website : https://www.catherinedemonte.com/ IG: https: //www.instagram.com/catherinedemonte/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.demonte.14 Link to book on Amaz…

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26: How does shame affect us and our parenting? Kyira Wackett provides the answers. 50:27

2y ago50:27

50:27

How does shame affect our parenting? What is shame, and what can we do about it? Kyira Wackett is a therapist and coach who helps free people from shame to live instead of perform. She shares some of her journey and how shame shows up in her as a parent and partner. Website: https://adversityrising.com/events/loveyourself Youtube: https://www.youtu…

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25: The Best Thing I've Done in My Relationship. 11:29

2y ago11:29

11:29

This thinking and practice has to do with the relationship I have with myself first. Find out what that is! Check me out on IG: jason.a.polk Take my free mini course: Steps Parents Can Take Now To Improve Your Relationship https://jasonapolk.ac-page.com/free-minicourseDoor Jason A Polk

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24: What's up with all this talk about boundaries? 16:03

2+ y ago16:03

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What's up with all this talk about boundaries? I look at boundaries in 2 different ways. 1) Setting limits, if needed, with those who you are in a relationship with. 2) Listening and speaking boundaries. And what do healthy boundaries look like? Check me out on IG: jason.a.polk Take my free mini course: Steps Parents Can Take Now To Improve Your Re…

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23: A Common Characteristic All Disconnected People Have 15:01

2+ y ago15:01

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Jason talks about how the relationship we have with ourselves affects the relationships we have with our partners. He also shares tips on how to be in a healthy place with yourself. Check me out on IG: jason.a.polk Take my free mini course: Steps Parents Can Take Now To Improve Your Relationship https://jasonapolk.ac-page.com/free-minicourse…

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22: One common characteristic disconnected couples have. 10:24

2+ y ago10:24

10:24

There's one common characteristic disconnected couples have. Find out what that is and how to avoid that!Door Jason A Polk

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21: How can you be a Happy Couple After Baby? Nicole Lako shares how… 47:20

2+ y ago47:20

47:20

Nicole Lako is founder of Happy Couple After Baby and has worked with couples and parents for over 17 years. In this interview we talk about how couples can be proactive in creating success before their baby is born. As well as how to manage postpartum depression and anxiety. We also discuss conflict resolution and maintain connection. Find Nicole:…

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20: The Partnerhood Workbook with Christie Sears Thompson 45:03

2+ y ago45:03

45:03

Today I interview Christie Sears Thompson, author of “The Partnerhood Workbook: Helping couples gain the resources and knowledge they need for a successful Partnerhood as they grow their families” As not only a therapist but also a wife and mother, Christie has seen first-hand the importance of a strong family foundation. Her main goal in creating …

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19: My Story Part 2 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, I share some of my experiences adjusting to my relationship with Jess from one that was unhealthy. It can also be difficult when your partner is away and you're taking care of two young kids! One important tool I discuss in this episode is moving from a Complaint to a Request. Link to free mini-course Steps Parents Can Take Now To …

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18: A Toxic Relationship Coach Speaks 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

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Bre Wolta is a relationship clarity coach, and in this episode, she talks all about TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS... Having experienced the cycle of toxic relationships herself, it's Bre's passion to help women find clarity in their relationships. We also discuss boundaries, and how to know what's your fault.... Get in Touch: Get the freebie mentioned in the…

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17: My Story Part 1 12:48

2+ y ago12:48

12:48

In this episode, I discuss my divorce, what I learned from it, and how I found the tools that make a marriage work. I also share some of our experience with couples counseling. "Most of my life I've really sucked at relationships." Saving your marriage from parenthood: https://jasonapolk.life/ My Colorado therapy practice: https://coloradorelations…

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16: Interview with Jordan Pendleton, on Money and Mindset 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

Jordan Pendleton is a Money + Mindset Mentor for Entrepreneurs. She is also a parent. She shares her personal journey with money and how she applies that experience to her work with her clients. She also addresses the belief, "If I just have more money, everything will be good..." Get in touch: Instagram Handle: @jordantalksmoney Get Jorndan’s FREE…

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15: Self-Led Sexuality Expert, Patricia Rich 35:32

2+ y ago35:32

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Patty (Patricia Rich) is a Coach, Consultant and Psychotherapist. She shares with us what Self-Led Sexuality is and how parents can apply that to their relationship and the relationship they have with themselves. Her website: https://www.patriciarich.com/Door Jason A Polk

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14: Interview with Jamie Wetzel 37:59

2+ y ago37:59

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Interview with Jamie Wetzel, a parent educator and consultant. How to reach Jamie: Website: Get “Five Questions That Will Help You End Your Power Struggles With Your Strong-Willed Child at: www.jaimewetzel.com Instagram: jaime.wetzelDoor Jason A Polk

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