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Sep 8, 2026

ERP 545: Why We Hold Back from the People We Love: The Surprising Power of Revealing More — An Interview with Leslie John

Do you think your partner truly knows what’s on your mind—or are you just hoping they’ll pick up on ...

Sep 1, 2026

ERP 544: When Love Activates Our Defenses: How Couples Move From Protection to Connection — An Interview With Dr. James Cordova

The paradox of intimacy is that our yearning for closeness often puts us at risk of pain, creating a...

Aug 25, 2026

ERP 543: From Betrayal to True Intimacy: Building the Foundations That Last — An Interview with Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith

Broken trust in a relationship can feel like an earthquake, shattering the very foundation you once ...

Aug 18, 2026

ERP 542: The Deep Human Need to Matter: Why Feeling Significant Changes Your Relationship — An Interview with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

Do you ever find yourself wondering, deep down, “Do I really matter—to anyone?” In our fast-paced, a...

Aug 11, 2026

ERP 541: Breaking the Shame Cycle: How Couples Create Safety and Connection — An Interview with Brannon and Tyler Patrick

Shame might be the silent architect behind our biggest relationship struggles—fueling secrecy, drivi...

Aug 4, 2026

ERP 540: Healing After Betrayal: Why Truth Comes Before Trust — An Interview with Tammy Gustafson

Is true healing after infidelity really possible? When trust is shattered by betrayal, the pain ofte...

Jul 28, 2026

ERP 539: When Work Follows You Home: Protecting Connection Before Stress Becomes Disconnection — An Interview with Dr. Guy Winch

Are you bringing home more than just your briefcase at the end of a long workday? For many, the hidd...

Jul 21, 2026

ERP 538: The Agreements That Hold Love Together: What a Divorce Attorney Sees Couples Learn Too Late — An Interview with Diana Romanov

Is it ever just one big betrayal that ends a relationship—or is it those little, silent compromises ...

Jul 14, 2026

ERP 537: The Relationship Mirror: How Dreams Reveal What We’re Not Seeing — An Interview with Dr. Bonnie Buckner

Ever wonder why certain conflicts keep resurfacing in your relationships, or why you wake from a viv...

Jul 7, 2026

ERP 536: Beyond the Budget: How Couples Align Money, Happiness, and Meaning — An Interview with Lori Atwood

Money can be the silent partner in every relationship—often creating tension, stress, and confusion ...

Jun 30, 2026

ERP 535: When Walls Replace Boundaries: The Hidden Path Back to Connection – An Interview with Kate King

Are you building walls—or are you setting boundaries? It’s a question that goes to the heart o...

Jun 23, 2026

ERP 534: Why Emotional Safety Isn’t Just a Conversation—It’s a Nervous System Experience – An Interview with Dr. Monique Thompson

Feeling safe in a relationship isn’t just about talking things through—it’s about what happens deep ...

Jun 16, 2026

ERP 533: How Couples Unintentionally Trade Passion for Stability — An Interview with Dr. Bruce Chalmer

Do you feel miles apart from your partner—even though you still love each other deeply? Many long-te...

Jun 9, 2026

ERP 532: Acceptance and Change in Love: How Couples Navigate Conflict and Connection – An Interview with Dr. Shireen Rizvi

Navigating the ups and downs of relationships can feel like learning a new language without a guideb...

Jun 2, 2026

ERP 531: When Desire Feels Lost: Why It’s Not the Problem and What Actually Is — An Interview with Tarisha Tourok

Desire isn’t always as simple as it seems. For many couples, the initial spark of sexual and emotion...

May 26, 2026

ERP 530: When Productivity Becomes a Barrier to Intimacy — An Interview with Israa Nasir

Are you caught in the race to do more, be more, and achieve more—only to find yourself feeling stuck...

May 19, 2026

ERP 529: Unspoken Relationship Contracts: Why You Feel Resentful and What to Do About It — An Interview with Elizabeth Webb

Are you stuck in a cycle of giving too much—or never quite feeling your needs are met—in your relati...

May 12, 2026

ERP 528: Love as a Practice: How Virtues Help Couples Stay Connected and Aligned – An Interview with Susanne Alexander

What if the key to lasting love wasn’t just about finding the right person, but about growing the ri...

May 5, 2026

ERP 527: How Unconscious Patterns Shape Communication and Why We Miss Each Other — An Interview with Julie Nise

Repeating the same old arguments with no satisfying conclusion? It’s a frustrating cycle—misundersta...

Apr 28, 2026

ERP 526: Why Speaking up Deepens Love, Even When It Feels like Conflict — An Interview with Tonya Lester

Are you tired of feeling like you have to choose between keeping the peace and being true to yoursel...

Apr 21, 2026

ERP 525: Why ‘Right and Wrong’ Thinking Is Hurting Your Relationship—and What to Do Instead — An Interview with Anna Sterk

Ever found yourself stuck in an argument, desperately clinging to being “right,” only to realize it’...

Apr 14, 2026

ERP 524: Rethinking Forgiveness: Letting Go Without Letting It Be Okay – An Interview with Dr. Margaret Cochran

Are you stuck in the painful loop of blame, shame, or resentment after a breakup or conflict? “Forgi...

Apr 7, 2026

ERP 523: The Subconscious Patterns That Keep Us Stuck in Love — And How to Break the Cycle – An Interview with Riana Malia

Are you living a life that looks great on paper, but feels like something’s missing beneath th...

Mar 31, 2026

ERP 522: Fair Isn’t 50/50: How Couples Build a Financial Partnership That Works – An Interview with Heather and Douglas Boneparth

Money isn’t just about numbers; it’s the silent language shaping intimacy, trust, and fairness in ou...

Mar 24, 2026

ERP 521: Resentment as a Mirror and What It Reveals About You and Your Relationship – An Interview With Katie Rössler

Resentment is the silent killer of connection—creeping in beneath the surface, quietly eroding the i...

Mar 17, 2026

ERP 520: Why We Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns and How to Change Them — An Interview With Dr. Molly Burrets

Have you ever wondered why you keep finding yourself in the same relationship patterns, no matter ho...

Mar 10, 2026

ERP 519: From Love to Leadership: Creating Alignment in Family Life – An Interview With April Eldemire

Love alone isn’t always enough to keep everyone under one roof feeling connected and secure. Despite...

Mar 3, 2026

ERP 518: When Stress Hijacks Connection: How Couples Can Use Stress to Grow Closer — An Interview with Dr. Rebecca Heiss

Ever notice how the smallest trigger in your relationship—a tone of voice, a lingering look, or a fo...

Feb 24, 2026

ERP 517: Pleasure, Pain, and Partnership: Navigating Pelvic Floor Health Together – An Interview with Dr. Sara Reardon

There’s a silent struggle that many couples face—issues of pain, discomfort, or disconnection in int...

Feb 17, 2026

ERP 516: Conscious Love: From Reactivity to Responsibility in Intimate Relationships — An Interview with Christian de la Huerta

Why do so many relationships, despite the best intentions, end up stuck in cycles of hurt, disappoin...

Feb 10, 2026

ERP 515: How Couples Can Rethink Time to Reduce Burnout and Strengthen Connection — An Interview with Michelle Niemeyer

Are you constantly racing against the clock, feeling like life’s demands are pulling you in every di...

Feb 3, 2026

ERP 514: Measuring What Matters: How Awareness and Alignment Create Enduring Love – An Interview with Zoey Charif

Ever wondered why, despite our best intentions, we keep falling into the same relationship traps? Or...

Jan 27, 2026

ERP 513: Why Openness Matters More than Resolution in Couple Communication — An Interview with Kathryn Ford, M.D.

Ever felt like no matter how much you prepare for an important conversation with your partner, you s...

Jan 20, 2026

ERP 512: The Courage Practice: How Facing Fear Deepens Intimacy and Connection — An Interview with Scott Simon

What if playing it safe is actually keeping you from the life and relationships you truly want? Too ...

Jan 13, 2026

ERP 511: From Protection to Connection: Healing Shame and Building Secure Connection — An Interview with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Have you ever wondered why, in the moments you crave connection the most, you suddenly find yourself...

Jan 6, 2026

ERP 510: The Last 8%: How to Have the Conversations That Matter Most in Your Relationship — An Interview with Bill Benjamin

Ever notice that it’s not the everyday conversations or simple disagreements that shape the quality ...

Dec 30, 2025

ERP 509: When Ambition Costs Connection: How Overachievers Can Find Healthy, Aligned Love — An Interview with Keren Eldad

Are you chasing every gold star, climbing every ladder, and nailing every “right” mark—only to find ...

Dec 23, 2025

ERP 508: The Power of Collaboration: Building Trust and Connection in Love and Life — An Interview with Leslie Grossman

In a world that often glorifies rugged individualism, finding real connection and mutual growth with...

Dec 16, 2025

ERP 507: The Power of Attention: How to Access What Really Matters in Moments of Conflict — An Interview with Dana Caspersen

Why do the smallest disagreements with loved ones sometimes feel like the fiercest battles? Conflict...

Dec 9, 2025

ERP 506: Regulate Your Body, Transform Your Bond: The Habit Science Behind Healthy Love — An Interview with Hadlee Garrison

Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life and you barely have any energy left for what mat...

Dec 2, 2025

ERP 505: Money Wounds in Love: Healing the Hidden Stories Behind Your Spending and Saving — An Interview with Shari Rash

When was the last time you felt a sinking feeling just thinking about money? For many, money is far ...

Nov 25, 2025

ERP 504: Loving Through Estrangement: How Couples Can Heal, Support & Stay Connected — An Interview with Dr. Rachel Glik

Navigating the complexities of family dynamics can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope—especiall...

Nov 18, 2025

503: How to Feel Safe in Love: Healing Attachment Wounds and Building Secure Relationships — An Interview with Jessica Baum

Many of us move through life repeating the same painful relationship patterns—feeling unsafe, unseen...

Nov 11, 2025

ERP 502: Beyond Fear and Control: Building Emotional Flexibility in Relationships – An Interview With Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona

Are you letting anxiety and the need to play it safe hold you hostage in your relationships and pers...

Nov 4, 2025

ERP 501: From Projection to Presence: The Art of Seeing and Being Seen — An Interview With Dr. David Mars

Feeling unseen and misunderstood in your closest relationship can be one of the loneliest experience...

Oct 28, 2025

ERP 500: The Practice of Us: Living the Skills That Keep Love Alive

This episode marks an incredible milestone—the 500th episode of the Empowered Relationship Podcast. ...

Oct 21, 2025

ERP 499: Regulate to Relate: Building Embodied Safety in Love — An Interview with Aubrey Aust

Ever feel like you know all the “right” things to do in a relationship, but when the moment comes, y...

Oct 14, 2025

ERP 498: Turn Toward, Turn On: How Couples Grow Desire (Not Just Talk About It) — An Interview with Dr. Diane Mueller

Why is it that talking about desire and intimacy with your partner can feel more intimidating than a...

Oct 7, 2025

ERP 497: Become the Family CEO: Build a ‘Family Bank’ and Lasting Wealth — An Interview with Lavaisha Davis

Have you ever faced a family crisis only to realize that financial instability adds an overwhelming ...

Sep 30, 2025

ERP 496: From Old Patterns to Strong Partnership—Using Tiny External Shifts — An Interview with Laura Day

Ever felt like you’re stuck in old relationship patterns, no matter how hard you try to break free? ...

Sep 23, 2025

ERP 495: Play the Right Money Game Together: How Couples Balance Today’s Joy with Tomorrow’s Security – An Interview With Kali & Eric Roberge

About this episode Money may not buy happiness, but the tension between enjoying life today and secu...

Sep 16, 2025

ERP 494: Designing Love That Lasts: 6 Principles for Lasting Connection — An Interview with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh

About this episode What if everything you know about love is a myth—built on luck, chance, and hope?...

Sep 9, 2025

ERP 493: What Happened to Our Sex Life? Understanding What’s Going On with Me—and Us—in the Bedroom — An Interview with Dr. Kate Balestrieri

About this episode What happened to our sex life? It’s a question that so many couples and individua...

Sep 2, 2025

ERP 492: Riding the Wave Together: Finding Ease, Resilience and Connection in Love — An Interview with Daniel Miller

About this episode Are you stuck in the cycle of trying to control everything in your relationship, ...

Aug 26, 2025

ERP 491: Grief and Healing: Navigating Loss Together as a Couple — An Interview with Madeleine Garner

About this episode Grief can strike when we least expect it, turning our world upside down and resha...

Aug 19, 2025

ERP 490: Co-Creating Your Future: A Guide to Dreambuilding Together as a Couple — An Interview with Mary Morrissey

About this episode Are you and your partner living your best shared life, or just navigating the dai...

Aug 12, 2025

ERP 489: Flow State and Sexual Connection: A New Dimension of Intimacy — An Interview with Emily Jamea

About this episode Passion and intimacy are at the heart of every thriving relationship—yet even the...

Aug 5, 2025

ERP 488: Should a Secure Attachment Always Be the Goal? An Interview with Hanna Basel

About this episode Is achieving a secure attachment really the ultimate marker of relationship succe...

Jul 29, 2025

ERP 487: Staying Close Through Conflict: Strategies for Responding, Not Reacting — An Interview With Alyssa Scarano

About this episode Many couples find themselves caught in unproductive loops of reactivity, defensiv...

Jul 22, 2025

ERP 486: Breaking the Blame Loop: Forgiveness as a Path to Deeper Intimacy — An Interview with Dara McKinley

About this episode Are you stuck in a cycle of blame and resentment, wondering why forgiveness feels...

Jul 15, 2025

ERP 485: Misused Words, Misunderstood Relationships: How Therapy Speak Can Erode Trust in Relationship — An Interview with Dr. Isabelle Morley

About this episode Words have power. They can heal, but they can also harm when we wield them withou...

Jul 8, 2025

ERP 484: Unpacking Your Money Story: How Money Trauma Shows up in You—and Your Relationship — An Interview with Shannah Game

About this episode Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s woven into the fabric of our emotions, relati...

Jul 1, 2025

ERP 483: Flirting with Consent: Rewriting the Script on Sexual Communication – An Interview with Danielle Harel, Ph.D and Celeste Hirschman, M.A

About this episode Is sex in long-term relationships destined to fade into routine, become awkward, ...

Jun 24, 2025

ERP 482: Naming What Matters: How Couples Can Align On Priorities — An Interview with Nick Brancato

About this episode Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking different languages when it come...

Jun 17, 2025

ERP 481: Taking Control Together: Financial Preparedness for Real-Life Challenges — An Interview with Donna Jean Kendrick

About this episode What would happen to your family or loved ones if life threw an unexpected curveb...

Jun 10, 2025

ERP 480: Understanding Pathological Partners: How to Break Free from Toxic Relationships — An Interview with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

About this episode When love turns toxic, it can be almost impossible to see clearly through the con...

Jun 3, 2025

ERP 479: Super Psyched About Love: Applying the Science of Connection to Couplehood — An Interview with Dr. Adam Dorsay

About this episode Are you truly alive in your relationships, or just going through the motions? In ...

May 27, 2025

ERP 478: When The Future Feels Uncertain: Tools for Couples Considering Divorce — An Interview with Dr. Becky Whetstone

About this episode Is your relationship quietly unraveling, and you’re not sure what to do next? Fac...

May 20, 2025

ERP 477: Redefining Intimacy & Sexuality: Breaking Myths and Embracing Your Truth — An Interview with Dr. Erika Schwartz

About this episode Do you ever feel like intimacy and sexuality come with a set of rules no one can ...

May 13, 2025

ERP 476: Radical Acceptance & Real Connection: Navigating Differences in Relationship — An Interview With Carolyn Sharp

About this episode Conflict in relationships isn’t just inevitable—it’s normal, healthy, and, perhap...

May 6, 2025

ERP 475: How to Balance Career Ambition with Love & Relationship — An Interview with Katarina Polonska

About this episode Can you really have it all—an ambitious, thriving career while also nurturing a d...

Apr 29, 2025

ERP 474: How to Build More Emotional Health & Resilience — An Interview with Rachel Kaplan

About this episode Ever feel like you’re going through life with an invisible weight holding you bac...

Apr 22, 2025

ERP 473: How to Experience More Embodied Pleasure Sexually – An Interview with Susan Taylor

About this episode Are you feeling disconnected from your own pleasure, physically present but emoti...

Apr 15, 2025

ERP 472: Four Essential Pillars to Positively Transform Your Relationship (From a Psycho-Spiritual Perspective) — An Interview with Dr. Rachel Glik

About this episode In many relationships, there’s an ongoing struggle to balance personal grow...

Apr 8, 2025

ERP 471: How the Pelvic Floor Is Related to Many Aspects of Health, Even the Domain of Relationship Health — An Interview with Patricia Siegel

About this episode Pelvic floor health is a topic that’s often shrouded in mystery and silence...

Apr 1, 2025

ERP 470: How to Get Off the Emotional Roller Coaster in Relationship, So That You Can Develop a Deeper, Lasting Connection — An Interview with Drs. Susan Thau & Sondra Goldstein

About this episode One common struggle many face in a relationship is the challenge of getting off t...

Mar 25, 2025

ERP 469: How to Develop New Dynamics for a Lasting, Caring Relationship — An Interview with Dr. Mark Gregory Karris

About this episode Struggling to find deep, lasting connection in your relationship? You’re no...

Mar 18, 2025

ERP 468: How to Use a Trauma-Informed Approach for Repair in Relationship — An Interview with Esin Pinarli

About this episode Every relationship experiences moments of disconnection. These instances, often r...

Mar 11, 2025

ERP 467: How to Elevate Your Life & Relationship with a Heliotropic Approach — An Interview with Dr. Harry Cohen

About this episode Are you finding it difficult to maintain a fulfilling and harmonious relationship...

Mar 4, 2025

ERP 466: How to Enhance Your Relationship with the Practice of Presence — An Interview with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali

About this episode Is communication the roadblock in your intimate relationships? Misunderstandings,...

Feb 25, 2025

ERP 465: How Acceptance Can Strengthen Your Relationship — An Interview with Jon Anderson

About this Episode Ever feel like your romantic relationship is a swirling mystery of emotions, expe...

Feb 18, 2025

ERP 464: How To Understand Your & Your Partners’ Conflict Style For Lasting Success – An Interview With Dr. Don Cole

About this episode Conflict is an inevitable aspect of any relationship, but how we handle it can ma...

Feb 11, 2025

ERP 463: How To Make Love Last (From A Biological Perspective) – An Interview With Dr. Liat Yakir

Why do some relationships fizzle out while others seem to stand the test of time? We’ve all he...

Feb 4, 2025

ERP 462: How to Deal With the Societal Pressures Around Money & How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Money in Partnership — An Interview with Elizabeth Husserl

Money can be a daunting topic, especially when societal pressures and differing personal values come...

Jan 28, 2025

ERP 461: How to Increase Psychological Flexibility for Healthy Relationships — An Interview with Dr. Steven Hayes

Do you ever find yourself caught in repetitive patterns that hinder the growth and intimacy of your ...

Jan 21, 2025

ERP 460: How Perimenopause & Menopause Impact Relationships – An Interview With Dr. Liz Lyster

Significant life changes, such as perimenopause and menopause, can often be overwhelming. These phas...

Jan 14, 2025

ERP 459: How To Support Sexual Desire In Relationship – An Interview with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus

Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, particularly in the realm of sexual desire? Many ...

Jan 7, 2025

ERP 458: How to Handle a Love Addiction Break-up — An Interview with Dr. Cortney Warren

Breakups—few life events are as universally painful and disorienting. They can make even the stronge...

Dec 31, 2024

ERP 457: How To Intentionally Design Your Relationship – An Interview With Angela and James Mitchell

Are you struggling to foster a deeper emotional connection with your partner? Relationship intimacy ...

Dec 24, 2024

ERP 456: How to Navigate Relationship – When a Partner Has Anxiety – An Interview with Jeanne Retief

Have you ever felt like the internal turmoil you’re battling is invisible to the rest of the w...

Dec 17, 2024

ERP 455: 3 Secrets To Anger Management — An Interview With Alastair Duhs

Have you ever found yourself in the heat of an argument, only to later regret words spoken in anger?...

Dec 10, 2024

ERP 454: How to Foster More Purpose in Your Life & Relationship — An Interview with Dr. Ray Doktor

Are you truly being yourself, or are you performing roles shaped by survival mechanisms and societal...

Dec 3, 2024

ERP 453: How To Navigate Grief In Long Term Relationship – An Interview With Christina Rasmussen

Navigating the tumultuous seas of grief and maintaining long-term relationships is no small feat. Wh...

Nov 26, 2024

ERP 452: Relationship Practice — A 31-Day Kindness Challenge

As the winter season unfolds and the holidays bring their usual whirlwind of activity, it’s easy to ...

Nov 19, 2024

ERP 451: How Our Early Relationship Injuries Can Get Mapped Onto Our Most Significant Adult Relationships (Using a Somatic Approach) — An Interview with Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin

Emotional wounds from early relationships often cast long shadows over our adult lives, manifesting ...

Nov 12, 2024

ERP 450: How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with the Emotion of Anger — An Interview with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

We’ve all been there—feeling misunderstood, hurt, or betrayed by those closest to us, which ca...

Nov 5, 2024

EPR 449: How Being More Relational Can Bring More Success In Business, Life & Relationship – An Interview With Simon T. Bailey

Ever feel like there’s a gap between your potential and your reality? Perhaps you sense there’s more...

Oct 29, 2024

ERP 448: How To Address Emotional Flooding In Relationship – An Interview With Gayane Aramyan

Navigating emotional turbulence in relationships often feels like weathering a storm without an umbr...

Oct 22, 2024

ERP 447: Biohacking Exercises To Counteract “The Unnaturalness Of Sustaining Love” In Relationship — An Interview with Dr. Warren Farrell

Criticism, defensiveness, and emotional withdrawal can become major roadblocks, making the journey t...

Oct 15, 2024

ERP 446: Dealing With Betrayal In Relationship & Learning To Forgive — An Interview With Dr. Bruce Chalmer

Infidelity—it’s a word that can send shockwaves through even the most stable relationships. In...

Oct 8, 2024

ERP 445: How the Symptoms of Anxiety Can Indicate an Underlying Issue — An Interview with Dr. Nicole Cain

Anxiety can seep into our lives like an uninvited guest, disrupting our relationships, altering our ...

Oct 1, 2024

ERP 444: A Major Block To Sexual Desire and Sexual Intimacy In Long-Term Relationship — An Interview With Irene Fehr

Have you ever felt that your sensitivities in a relationship are misunderstood or undervalued? Are y...

Sep 24, 2024

ERP 443: The Art Of Staying Engaged & Recommitting Over & Over Again As We Age — An Interview With Maddy Dychtwald

Are you feeling the strain in your long-term relationships, whether it’s with a partner or a friend?...

Sep 17, 2024

ERP 442: The Conversations (We Don’t Typically Have) That Create Positive Change In Relationship — An Interview with Zach Brittle & Laura Heck

Is your relationship running on autopilot, devoid of the meaningful conversations that foster growth...

Sep 10, 2024

ERP 441: How to Maintain a Sense of Self in Relationship — An Interview with Talia Bombola

Have you ever wondered why certain patterns seem to repeat in your relationships, leaving you feelin...

Sep 3, 2024

ERP 440: How To Integrate Masculine & Feminine Energies In Relationship – An Interview With Dené Logan

Does the way society has dictated gender roles affect the dynamics in your relationship? Many of us ...

Aug 27, 2024

ERP 439: Learn From The Laws Of Quantum Physics To Improve Relationship Skills — An Interview With Dr. David McMillan

Relationships are complex and often fraught with misunderstandings, conflicts, and a sense of discon...

Aug 20, 2024

ERP 438: How To Develop More Resilience In Relationship — An Interview With Charisse Cooke

Navigating the complex terrain of romantic relationships can often feel like walking through a maze ...

Aug 13, 2024

ERP 437: How to Negotiate Opposing Perspectives in Relationship – An Interview with Jessica Myers-Adams

Do you find it difficult to negotiate differing perspectives without sacrificing your own identity o...

Aug 6, 2024

ERP 436: How to Break the Cycle of Insecurity & Cultivate Self-Acceptance — An Interview with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps

Do you find yourself repeatedly falling into patterns of insecurity, sabotaging your relationships a...

Jul 30, 2024

ERP 435: What It Means If You Are Experiencing Boredom in Relationship — An Interview with Monica Berg

Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your life or relationship? Do you find yourself trapped in a...

Jul 23, 2024

ERP 434: The Lies People Tell in Relationship & What to Do about It — An Interview with Andrea Beach

Deception in relationships is a common issue that can strain trust and intimacy, leaving partners fe...

Jul 16, 2024

ERP 433: The Power Of Radical Honesty On Intimate Connection — An Interview with Dr. Brad Blanton

Establishing genuine human connections poses a significant challenge in the face of societal expecta...

Jul 9, 2024

ERP 432: What Your Sexual Approach In Relationship Can Tell You (Or Teach You) — An Interview With Dr. Corey Allan

Have you ever felt that intimacy in your relationship brings both comfort and discomfort? Why do we ...

Jul 2, 2024

ERP 431: How Our Intergenerational Connections Inform Our Ability To Set Limits & Boundaries With Others — An Interview With Johanna Lynn

Setting limits and boundaries with others is a fundamental aspect of healthy interpersonal dynamics....

Jun 25, 2024

ERP 430: What Are Strengths & Considerations Of Age Gap Relationships, Especially Female Lead Relationships — An Interview With Dr. Sarah Hill

Imagine being deeply in love, but constantly feeling the weight of judgment from society merely beca...

Jun 18, 2024

ERP 429: How To Reprogram Core Wounds For Better Living & Loving — An Interview With Thais Gibson

At the core of many relationship struggles lie deeply ingrained wounds from our past, shaping how we...

Jun 11, 2024

ERP 428: The Dynamic That 80% Of Distressed Couples Face – An Interview With Jennifer Nurick

Ever wondered why your relationship feels like a never-ending cycle of conflict and distance? In thi...

Jun 4, 2024

ERP 427: How to Construct Questions That Cultivate Deeper Connection — An Interview with Topaz Adizes

Fostering genuine connections can feel daunting in a world filled with distractions and surface-leve...

May 28, 2024

ERP 426: How To Consider & Discuss End Of Life Care In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Bob and Elizabeth Uslander

Navigating end-of-life conversations can be emotionally challenging and riddled with uncertainties. ...

May 21, 2024

ERP 425: How To Find The Growth Opportunity In An Argument — An Interview With Linda Bloom

Ever wondered how happy couples navigate irreconcilable differences and still thrive? Arguments in r...

May 14, 2024

ERP 424: How to Stand Firm in Your Boundaries — An Interview with Dr. Abby Medcalf

The absence of clear personal boundaries can lead to numerous challenges in relationships. Without d...

May 7, 2024

ERP 423: How To Transcend Trauma (And The Effects Experience In Relationship) — An Interview With Dr. Frank Anderson

Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do in certain situations or why certain relationshi...

Apr 30, 2024

ERP 422: How To Work Through Jealousy & Insecure Tendencies In Relationship — Shanenn Bryant

Jealousy is a complex emotional response often triggered by feelings of insecurity and fear of loss,...

Apr 23, 2024

ERP 421: How To Keep The Fun & Positivity Alive In Relationship — An Interview With Arlene Pellicane

Keeping the flame of passion alive in a relationship can be a challenging endeavor, especially amids...

Apr 16, 2024

ERP 420: The Importance Of “Turning Towards” In Relationship — An Interview With Laura Heck

Loneliness and disconnection in relationships can often stem from unmet needs for emotional connecti...

Apr 9, 2024

ERP 419: How to Identify and Break Negative Cycles (Especially High Conflict Cycles) in Relationship — An Interview with Jennine Estes Powell & Jacqueline Wielick

How can we cultivate a culture of emotional safety within our relationships, where vulnerability is ...

Apr 2, 2024

ERP 418: How To Build More Emotional Maturity In Relationship — Part Five

Emotional immaturity can hinder our ability to form healthy connections and make sound decisions. Bu...

Mar 26, 2024

ERP 417: Why Every Couple Needs A Couple Mission Statement — An Interview With Dr. Heather Browne

Many individuals and families encounter a common challenge: the struggle to harmonize their values, ...

Mar 19, 2024

ERP 416: What To Consider If You Are In a Relationship With An Emotionally Immature Person — Part Four

Emotional maturity stands as the cornerstone of a thriving and meaningful bond between partners. Yet...

Mar 12, 2024

ERP 415: What LGBTQ Couples Can Teach Us About Relationship — An Interview with Laurel Roberts-Meese

Couples face a myriad of challenges, from communication breakdowns to navigating societal expectatio...

Mar 5, 2024

ERP 414: How To Increase Emotional Safety For The Whole Family When The Couple Is In Distress — An Interview With Kathryn de Bruin & Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen

Navigating the challenging waters of divorce or betrayal within a relationship can be an incredibly ...

Feb 27, 2024

ERP 413: How Does Emotional Immaturity Develop & The Difference Between Emotional Immaturity And Emotional Abuse? Part Three

In the ongoing series on emotional immaturity, we continue our exploration by delving deeper into th...

Feb 20, 2024

ERP 412: Why Divorce (Or Ending A Relationship) Should Always Be an Option — An Interview With Sharon Pope

Although divorce is legally permissible and widely acknowledged in modern society, it remains burden...

Feb 13, 2024

ERP 411: What Are The Signs Of Emotional Immaturity In Relationship? Part Two

Do you often feel like you’re bearing the emotional burden in your relationship while your par...

Feb 6, 2024

ERP 410: What Are The Signs Of Emotional Immaturity In Relationship?

In a previous episode, discussions surrounding emotional immaturity and its genderized portrayal spa...

Jan 31, 2024

ERP 409: How To Experience An Opening During A Difficult Conversation For More Progress & Connection — An Interview With Chad and Angela Imhoff

Navigating conflicts with a romantic partner can feel like an impossible challenge for many couples....

Jan 23, 2024

ERP 408: How To Repattern A People Pleasing Tendency — An Interview With Dr. Dana McNeil

Many people struggle with establishing boundaries in their close relationships due to a tendency to ...

Jan 16, 2024

ERP 407: Things To Consider (Biologically) When Engaging In The HookUp Culture — An Interview With Dr. Joe Malone

The hookup culture is a societal shift characterized by casual, short-term sexual engagements, highl...

Jan 9, 2024

ERP 406: How To Negotiate The Division Of Labor For A More Harmonious Relationship — An Interview With Brian Page

According to research, in 39% of households, women contribute equally or more to the income compared...

Jan 2, 2024

ERP 405: How To Manage Relationships With In-Laws More Effectively – Part Two

In the previous episode, we delved into the intricacies of navigating challenging relationships with...

Dec 26, 2023

ERP 404: How to Manage Relationships with In-Laws More Effectively — Part One

Navigating relationships with in-laws is often a subtle journey filled with its unique set of challe...

Dec 19, 2023

ERP 403: How Do Spendthrifts and Tightwads Learn To Work Together In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Scott Rick

Spendthrifts and tightwads represent opposite ends of the financial spectrum. A spendthrift tends to...

Dec 12, 2023

ERP 402: Using Plant Medicine To Assist With Growth & Transformation — An Interview With Nicole & Megan Michelena

Embarking on a journey of profound spiritual exploration, particularly through plant medicine, can b...

Dec 5, 2023

ERP 401: How To Love & Support Someone Who Has Experienced Sexual Trauma — An Interview With Megan Negendank

The impact of sexual trauma on survivors often leaves a lasting imprint on both their emotional and ...

Nov 28, 2023

ERP 400: How To Pivot Away From Creating Unhappiness – To The Path Of More Happiness With Others

The holiday season traditionally beckons gatherings with loved ones, friends, and family, often invo...

Nov 21, 2023

ERP 399: What’s Going On When We Rely On Others For Our Happiness — An Interview With Deb Blum

Entrusting our happiness to others implies depending on external validation or circumstances to feel...

Nov 14, 2023

ERP 398: How To Experience Both Freedom & Connection In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Don St John

In a society that highly values individual achievements and personal pursuits, the dynamics of maint...

Nov 7, 2023

ERP 397: How Partners May Grieve Differently — An Interview with Kelly Cervantes

Grief is a deeply personal and often challenging emotional journey, one that can take on countless f...

HOW TO RECOGNIZE UNHELPFUL & MISGUIDED RELATIONSHIP ADVICE

Oct 31, 2023

ERP 396: How To Recognize Unhelpful & Misguided Relationship Advice — An Interview With Zach Brittle

Are you tired of sifting through an endless sea of relationship advice, much of which seems more unh...

HOW TO NAVIGATE RELATIONSHIP WHEN ONE PARTNER IS CHOOSING SOBRIETY

Oct 31, 2023

ERP 395: How To Navigate Relationship When One Partner Is Choosing Sobriety — An Interview With Celeste Yvonne

In recent years, the rise of the celebrated “mommy wine” culture has given rise to a pre...

Oct 17, 2023

ERP 394: How To Express Your Emotional Needs In Relationship – An Interview With Dr. Laura Louis

Are you finding it difficult to communicate your emotional needs in your relationship, leaving you a...

Oct 10, 2023

ERP 393: How To Get Through The Power Struggle In Relationship — An Interview With Shan Merchant

Power struggle is a phase in a relationship where couples face heightened awareness of their differe...

Oct 3, 2023

ERP 392: How To Reduce Reactive Patterns In Relationship — An Interview With Adele Spraggon

In relationships, conflicts and disputes are virtually inevitable. However, it’s not the prese...

Sep 26, 2023

ERP 391: Understanding Dominant & Submissive Roles In Relationship — An Interview With Chris M. Lyon

Dominant and submissive roles within relationships have always carried an air of mystique and intrig...

Sep 19, 2023

ERP 390: How To Recognize Emotional Immaturity & Abuse In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. David Hawkins

Emotional immaturity can be a subtle yet profoundly impactful issue within relationships, often rema...

Sep 12, 2023

ERP 389: Understanding Our Stress Language As Well As Our Partner’s Stress Language For Better Living & Loving — An Interview With Chantal Donnelly

Have you ever found yourself in a heated argument with your partner, feeling like you’re speak...

Sep 5, 2023

ERP 388: How to Clear Resentments To Avoid The Roommate Syndrome In Relationship — An Interview With Monica Tanner

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship, grappling with resentment, or sensing that you and your ...

Aug 29, 2023

ERP 387: How To Prioritize Reconnecting & Regulation In Relationship – An Interview With Dr. Jody Carrington

In a world where technology offers countless ways to be connected, why is it that so many of us stil...

Aug 22, 2023

ERP 386: How To Identify & Shift Unconscious Patterns In Relationship – An Interview With Johanna Lynn

Do you find yourself reacting in certain ways that you can’t quite explain or notice that you ...

Aug 15, 2023

ERP 385: How To Uplevel Value In Relationship — An Interview With Glenn Sandifer

In today’s complex dating landscape, finding real connections and lasting partnerships has bec...

Aug 8, 2023

ERP 384: How To Turn Repetitive Patterns In Relationship Into Deeper Understanding & Connection — An Interview With Christine Eartheart

Many couples often find themselves stuck in repetitive cycles of miscommunication, defensiveness, em...

Aug 1, 2023

ERP 383: 4 Ways To Deepen Love & Intimacy In Your Relationship — An Interview With Eri Kardos

As we navigate the highs and lows of being in a relationship, it’s essential to cultivate and ...

Jul 25, 2023

ERP 382: What The Newer Generational Men Need & How To Help – An Interview With Sulonda Smith

Understanding and connecting with the evolving needs of newer generational men has become a crucial ...

Jul 18, 2023

ERP 381: When Your Person Is Leaning Out & What You Can Do About It — Dr. Jessica Higgins Answers A Listener’s Questions

In this episode, the Empowered Relationship Podcast deviates from its usual format of interviewing e...

Jul 11, 2023

ERP 380: How To Deepen Contact With Self To Improve All Aspects Of One’s Life… Including Relationship — An Interview With Madhur-Nain Webster

Do you often find yourself struggling to navigate the complexities of life and relationships? Perhap...

Jul 4, 2023

ERP 379: How To Increase Honesty In Sexual Intimacy For More Passion In Relationship — An Interview with Shana James

Are you yearning for a relationship that brims with passion, connection, and a profound level of int...

Jun 27, 2023

ERP 378: How To Cultivate Personal & Relational Well-Being — An Interview With Dr. Kalen Hammann

Cultivating personal and relational well-being can be a challenging task, especially when faced with...

Jun 20, 2023

ERP 377: How Gender Differences Complicate Relationships & What You Need To Know — Interview With Dr. Ricky Arenson

Relationships are beautiful, intricate webs of connection and understanding, but they can also be ch...

Jun 13, 2023

ERP 376: How To Process Your Emotions For Greater Clarity & Connection — An Interview with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill

In today’s fast-paced and overwhelming world, it’s no surprise that emotions often becom...

Jun 8, 2023

ERP 375: How To Maintain A Sense Of Self Within An Intimate Relationship — An Interview With Amber Price

Intimacy in a relationship is a beautiful and fulfilling experience, but finding harmony between a d...

May 30, 2023

ERP 374: Maintaining A Healthy Relationship When The Demands & Stress Levels Are High… Like For Military Couples — An Interview With Bree Carroll

Military couples face a unique set of challenges that can put their relationships to the test. From ...

May 23, 2023

ERP 373: How To Embrace Ambivalence When Making Big Relationship Decisions — An Interview With Rachel Zamore

Relationships often confront us with moments of uncertainty, where conflicting emotions and wavering...

May 16, 2023

ERP 372: How To Work Together In Relationship For A Strong, Secure Connection — An Interview With Dr. Stan Tatkin

Building a strong and secure connection within a romantic relationship is a goal shared by many. We ...

May 9, 2023

ERP 371: Why “Learn To Compromise” Is Often The Worst Relationship Advice — An Interview With Dr. Alexandra Stockwell

You’ve probably heard the well-meaning relationship advice to “learn to compromise.” It seems like a...

May 2, 2023

ERP 370: Steps To Reduce Stagnation In Relationship — An Interview With Abi Singh

Are you feeling like your relationship has hit a plateau? Perhaps you and your partner have been tog...

Apr 25, 2023

ERP 369: Develop The Skills For Secure Attachment In Relationship — An Interview With EJ & Tarah Kerwin

Developing secure attachment skills in a relationship is crucial for creating a strong and lasting b...

Apr 18, 2023

ERP 368: How To Express Yourself In Ways That Inspire Love & Connection — An Interview Laura Doyle

Communication is the foundation of any healthy and fulfilling relationship, but expressing yourself ...

Apr 11, 2023

ERP 367: Learning To Disarm Our Emotional Weapons — An Interview With Dr. Shawn Haywood

Is your relationship constantly fraught with emotional arguments? When things get tough, do you reso...

Apr 4, 2023

ERP 366: How To Assess The Health Of Your Connection — An Interview With Dr. René Vázquez del Valle

In today’s fast-paced world, we often hear about the importance of maintaining a healthy relat...

Mar 28, 2023

ERP 365: How To Develop Modern, High-Value, Masculine Traits — An Interview With Kristal DeSantis

With the changing dynamics of society, the traditional definition of masculinity is being redefined,...

Mar 21, 2023

ERP 364: What Does It Mean To Do “Your Work” In Relationship — Interview With Madhur-Nain Webster

Relationships can be a beautiful source of joy and growth, but they can also be incredibly challengi...

Mar 14, 2023

ERP 363: How to Master Your Stress & Reset Your Health — An Interview with Dr. Doni Wilson

Are you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself struggling to manage the demands ...

Mar 7, 2023

ERP 362: Understanding & Increasing Sexual Desire — An Interview with Dr. Lori Brotto

Human sexuality is a complex and fascinating topic that has intrigued people for centuries. Sexual d...

Feb 28, 2023

ERP 361: How To Reset Your Attachment System For A Healthy Relationship – An Interview With Marc Sholes

Do you find yourself constantly drawn to partners who are emotionally unavailable or abusive? If so,...

Feb 21, 2023

ERP 360: How being “Difficult” Can Assist Growth & Development In Relationship — An Interview With Tonya Lester

Being difficult in relationships is a topic that is often misunderstood and shunned as the term R...

Feb 14, 2023

ERP 359: The Path To Integration – A New Model Of Masculinity — An Interview With Traver Boehm

The definition of masculinity has been undergoing a significant change in recent years, with a growi...

Feb 7, 2023

ERP 358: Healing & Development While In Relationship — An Interview With Gary De Rodriguez

In relationships, it’s not uncommon to experience difficulties and obstacles that can strain e...

Jan 31, 2023

ERP 357: How Technology Impacts Intimacy In Relationship — An Interview With Tim Johnson

Are you constantly checking your phone while spending time with your partner? Do you find yourself s...

Jan 24, 2023

ERP 356: How To Overcome Obstacles To Nurture Sexual Intimacy — An Interview With Dr. Liz Jenkins

Sexual intimacy is a vital component of any healthy relationship, but for many couples, it can be a ...

Jan 17, 2023

ERP 355: The Importance Of Creating A Shared Reality In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Heather Browne

Are you tired of feeling unheard and unseen in your relationships? Do you struggle with finding a sh...

Jan 10, 2023

ERP 354: How Trauma Affects The Brain & Relationships — An Interview With Ana Gabriel Mann

Our personal history can shape the way we perceive and react to the behavior of others and the types...

Jan 3, 2023

ERP 353: The Connection Between Love & Loss — An Interview With Dr. Jordana Jacobs

Death is a natural and inevitable part of life. It is a reminder of our own mortality and the imperm...

Dec 27, 2022

ERP 352: How Overthinking Interferes With Connection In Relationship — An Interview With Alicia Muñoz

Do you find yourself constantly overreacting to your partner’s words and actions, or do you often ov...

Dec 20, 2022

ERP 351: How To Cultivate More Relational Intelligence — An Interview With Dr. Adam C. Bandelli

Although emotional intelligence is important in developing positive relationships, it is only one pi...

Dec 13, 2022

ERP 350: Learning To Live Authentically In Love & Life — An Interview With Keely & Dani

Have you ever felt like you were trying to fit into someone else’s shoes? Maybe you’ve wanted ...

Dec 6, 2022

ERP 349: Navigating Cultural Differences In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Kathrine Bejanyan

Childhood, environment, culture, religion, and background all have an impact on who we become and ho...

Nov 29, 2022

ERP 348: Access Intraconnection For Well-Being — An Interview With Dr. Daniel Siegel

The separate self is a lie. Contrary to modern culture’s idea of the solo self or individualism, whi...

Nov 22, 2022

ERP 347: Heal Relational Triggers & Reactivity — An Interview with Dr. Susan Campbell

Do you find yourself easily triggered by your partner’s actions or tone? Perhaps he or she really di...

Nov 15, 2022

ERP 346: Accessing Relatedness & The Priority Of Connection — An Interview With Gabriel Kram

Most modern people are unaware of the extent to which the human nervous system is dissociated becaus...

Nov 8, 2022

ERP 345: How Embodiment Helps Regulate The Nervous System — An Interview With GS Youngblood

In response to criticism or complaints, people frequently resort to becoming defensive as a coping s...

Nov 1, 2022

ERP 344: How Our Language Can Steer & Shape Our Relationships — An Interview With Dr. Georgi Gardiner

Have you ever been in a situation where you just can’t find the words to express how you are feeling...

Oct 25, 2022

ERP 343: How To Protect Your Marriage From Divorce — An Interview With David Erdman

Marriage is one of the most significant decisions one has to make. It is designed to foster a partne...

Oct 18, 2022

ERP 342: How Love Transforms Our Nervous System — An Interview With Jessica Baum

Relationships are the best mirror for our deepest fears and emotions. Although you may have been abl...

Oct 11, 2022

ERP 341: The Stories We Tell About Our Relationship Either Encourage Or Discourage Us — An Interview With Dr. Karen Skerrett

You become what you consistently tell yourself, whether it is positive or negative, according to t...

Oct 4, 2022

ERP 340: The Essential Skill Of Tracking Openness in Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Kathryn Ford

When your partner or someone else calls you out or you feel attacked, it’s natural to go into ...

Sep 27, 2022

ERP 339: How Relationships Dissolve & What You Can Do About it — An Interview With Susan Scott

Keeping your emotions at bay to maintain the harmony in your relationship may seem like a better opt...

Sep 20, 2022

ERP 338: How Gender Equality Is Good For Us All — An Interview With Dr. Kate Mangino

The majority of women due far more housework than men (in heterosexual relationships). According to ...

Sep 13, 2022

ERP 337: How ADHD Affects an Intimate Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Ari Tuckman

When ADHD has not been identified, a person with ADHD is often doing the best they can to function. ...

Sep 6, 2022

ERP 336: Strengthen Your Relationship With 5 Daily Practices — An Interview with John David & Ana Gabriel Mann

Although co-dependence is often referred to as being unhealthy, to some extent, it is beneficial in ...

Aug 30, 2022

ERP 335: Understanding How Fear Is Expressed During Conflict — An Interview With Tami Kiekhaefer

There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. No matter how great your relationship with your pa...

Aug 23, 2022

ERP 334: How to Practice Mindful Intimacy — An Interview With Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus

Every one of us struggles with something that impacts our relationships. We were raised to believe t...

Aug 16, 2022

ERP 333: How To Weather A Storm (like an illness) Together In Relationship — An Interview Dr. George and Vanessa Naum

Marriage entails a commitment to support one another through both good and bad times. The traditiona...

Aug 9, 2022

ERP 332: Healing From Abuse In Relationship —An Interview With Dr. Amelia Kelley

Making the choice to leave an abusive relationship can be one of the most difficult things a person ...

Aug 2, 2022

ERP 331: How To Move Out Of Power Struggles Into Working Together In Relationship — An Interview With Nate and Kaley Klemp

It is incredible and worth celebrating that this generation is actually the first in all of human hi...

Jul 26, 2022

ERP 330: How Our Relationships Help Us Grow & Evolve — An Interview With Enrique Delgadillo

A strong relationship requires human connection. Ironically, though, when you seek connection from a...

Jul 19, 2022

ERP 329: Specific Ways Of How To Deal With Criticism In Relationship

If you’ve been listening to the Empowered Relationship Podcast, you’ve probably heard Dr...

Jul 12, 2022

ERP 328: How To Know If You Are Reacting Out Of Fear In Relationship — An Interview With Tracy Crossley

Before the age of two, children seek unconditional love, but not a lot of parents are able to provid...

Jul 5, 2022

ERP 327: How The Conflict With Your Partner Is Not Personal — An Interview With Dr. Michael and Dr. Barbara Grossman

We all know that disagreements are an inevitable part of every relationship, but would you agree tha...

Jun 28, 2022

ERP 326: What Is Sexual Enlightenment & How It Can Support Your Love & Relationship — An Interview With Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver

Frequencies such as WiFi and radio are all around us. Although our brains are not equipped to see or...

Jun 21, 2022

ERP 325: Can Prodependency Improve Our Understanding Of Codependency In Relationship? — An Interview With Dr. Robert Weiss

People who care for loved ones suffering from addiction or mental health issues are frequently label...

Jun 14, 2022

ERP 324: How To Get More Aligned In Parenting To Strengthen Your Marriage & Family — An Interview With Nellie Harden

Different factors, such as social, political, and cultural, influence parenting styles. While one pa...

Jun 6, 2022

ERP 323: One Of The Most Important Relationship Skills – Being Relational — An Interview With Terry Real

It’s amazing how couples can function as two distinct individuals in a relationship. Maintaini...

May 31, 2022

ERP 322: How To Develop Empowered Love — An Interview with Linda Bloom

There are a lot of moving parts in relationships, such as your background, having children, career, ...

May 24, 2022

ERP 321: How To Tell The Difference Between An Abusive Relationship & A Toxic Dynamic — An Interview With Dr. Amelia Kelley

Conflicts are opportunities to learn more about your partner, and depending on how you handle them, ...

May 17, 2022

ERP 320: How To Evolve Family Lineage Patterns To Support Your Relationship — An Interview With Judy Wilkins-Smith

One of the benefits of knowing your family history is that it can help develop a strong sense of who...

May 10, 2022

ERP 319: What To Do When Having Fantasies About Someone Else?

Many professionals believe that fantasy is perfectly normal and harmless. They can be a reliable sou...

May 3, 2022

ERP 318: How To Co-Create Lasting Love After Previously Failed Relationships — An Interview With Natasha McCrea

Most of us hope to find that one true love that would stand the test of time but that is not the cas...

Apr 26, 2022

ERP 317: How To Develop Six Capacities To Soulful Love — An Interview With Dr. Chelsea Wakefield

Every relationship goes through five developmental stages. The first stage is typically the romance ...

Apr 19, 2022

ERP 316: How To Recognize & Deal With Emotional Immaturity — An Interview With Dr. Eddie Capparucci

Growing up, men are taught, either directly or indirectly, that showing emotion is a sign of weaknes...

Apr 12, 2022

ERP 315: How To Increase Your Comfort In Sexual Communication — An Interview With Dr. Tara

Sexual infidelity is one of the biggest issues in long-term relationships and failing to address it ...

Apr 5, 2022

ERP 314: How To Work Through The Complexities Of Sexual Desire In Relationship — An Interview Martha Kauppi

Most of us know something about reproductive health yet almost nobody knows anything about pleasure....

Mar 29, 2022

ERP 313: How To Become A Successful Blended Family — An Interview With Ron Deal

Are you one of the three Americans who have a step relationship today? Demographers expect that one ...

Mar 22, 2022

ERP 312: How To Keep Your Relationship Passion Alive & Hot — An Interview With Emily Pereira

Sex is an expression of our love and passion with our significant other but over time our desire for...

Mar 15, 2022

ERP 311: How To Understand What Love Is & How To Keep It Alive — An Interview With Kimberly Holmes

Many people have this fairy tale view of love in which there is always passion, a lot of sex and eve...

Mar 8, 2022

ERP 310: How To Unlearn Unhelpful, Unconscious Tendencies That Keep You Stuck — An Interview With Dr. Thomas Jordan

Falling in love is human nature. The moment you are born and see your mother, you form a bond, and t...

Mar 1, 2022

ERP 309: How Your Communication Style Reveals Opportunities For Growth — An Interview With Linda Bonnar

We are all shaped and informed by our childhood experiences, and these experiences undoubtedly influ...

Feb 22, 2022

ERP 308: How To Decode Expectations For Your Highest Good — An Interview with Christal Allen

Do you have to keep reminding your partner to take out the trash or put away the laundry? Well, you ...

Feb 15, 2022

ERP 307: How To Create Financial Intimacy With Your Significant Other — An Interview With Ed Coambs

Everyone learns about money differently and these differences shape our perspective on it. And becau...

Feb 8, 2022

ERP 306: How To Be Marriage-Minded And Support The Health Of Your Connection — An Interview with Marcia Berger

Fewer and fewer people are opting to get married as time passes by. Is marriage outdated? According ...

Feb 1, 2022

ERP 305: The Surprising & Powerful Benefits Of Learning To Tolerate Discomfort — An Interview With Dr. Anna Lembke

Our brains are hardwired to seek pleasure and avoid pain and that’s what’s been keeping us alive. Ho...

Jan 25, 2022

ERP 304: How to Get More Support through Self-Mothering — An Interview with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

When we talk about mothers, qualities like nurturing, caring, and compassion always come to mind. Mo...

Jan 18, 2022

ERP 303: How To Create Safe Conversations — An Interview With Drs. Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt

In this episode, we’ll discuss an often overlooked skill that is so simple yet has a significa...

Jan 11, 2022

ERP 302: How To Avoid Self-Sabotage In Relationship — An Interview With Roy Biancalana

Just like Roy, some people jump from one relationship to another because they believe that the right...

Jan 4, 2022

ERP 301: How an Entrepreneur Couple Can Negotiate Love and Business Successfully — An Interview with Dr. Ellyn Bader

How do couples draw the line between business and romantic relationships? Managing a business is a p...

Dec 28, 2021

ERP 300: How to Set Your Relationship up for Success

To commemorate the 300th episode of the Empowered Relationship Podcast here’s a special episod...

Dec 21, 2021

ERP 299: How To Cultivate More Self-Love — An Interview With Beth Miller

When confronted with situations that make us feel distressed, it’s so easy to project those fe...

Dec 14, 2021

ERP 298: How to Increase Emotional Intelligence with Facial Decoding — An Interview with Dan Hill

Most of us are familiar with non-verbal communication being upwards of 80% of all communication and ...

Dec 7, 2021

ERP 297: How To Enhance Emotional Intimacy In Your Relationship – An Interview With Amber Dalsin

According to research, women are the primary initiators of divorce, with emotional intimacy being th...

Nov 30, 2021

ERP 296: How to Cultivate More Relational Mindfulness — An Interview With Shari Foos

In the spur of the moment, a simple argument can go out of hand if we focus on proving that we are r...

Nov 23, 2021

ERP 295: How To Use More Mindfulness In Couplehood — An Interview With Caroline Welch

Research shows that practicing mindfulness helps reduce stress, anxiety, lowers blood pressure and i...

Nov 16, 2021

ERP 294: How To Use The Enneagram To Strengthen Your Relationship – An Interview With Beatrice Chestnut & Uranio Paes

Friction and differences are breeding grounds for real conflicts, especially for couples. Because of...

Nov 9, 2021

ERP 293: How To Succeed In Different Relationship Stages – An Interview With Alicia & Erwan Davon

The overarching reason couples seek help in relationships is to rejuvenate their connection and lear...

Nov 2, 2021

ERP 292: How Gender Construction Impacts Authenticity And Relationship – An Interview With Joseph Winn

Cultural patriarchy and heteronormativity often negatively impact sexual and relational development ...

Oct 26, 2021

ERP 291: How “Love Is Not Enough” – An Interview With Dr. Stan Tatkin

Understanding why love is not enough in an empowered relationship can be a challenge. So in this epi...

Oct 19, 2021

ERP 290: How To Improve Your Communication Tactics In A Powerful Way With “Talk Shifts” – An Interview With Krister Ungerbock

Leveraging higher-level communication skills rooted in emotional intelligence helps drive connection...

Oct 12, 2021

ERP 289: How To Get Out Of A Holding Pattern In Relationship

On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, we are going through a laser coachin...

Oct 5, 2021

ERP 288: How to Support Psychological-Sexual Arousal In Relationship – An Interview With Dr. Ian Kerner

On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, Dr. Ian Kerner and I discuss what a ...

Sep 28, 2021

ERP 287: How To Engage In The Art Of Giving And Receiving: Using The Wheel Of Consent – An Interview With Dr. Betty Martin

On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, you’ll hear Dr. Betty Martin r...

Sep 21, 2021

ERP 286: How To Know If You Experience Limerence & What To Do About It – An Interview With Dr. L

On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, my guest, a neuroscientist known onl...

Sep 14, 2021

ERP 285: How To Mend A Relationship After An Affair – An Interview With Dr Jeanne Michele

On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, I welcome Dr. Jeanne Michele, who gi...

Sep 7, 2021

ERP 284: How Our Relational Attachment System Is Experienced In The Body – An Interview With Varvara Erochina

As a practitioner, Varvara originally trained in psychotherapy and spiritual development. Because of...

Aug 31, 2021

ERP 283: How To Heal From An Abusive Relationship – An Interview With Triptta Butkovich

A narcissistic personality operates in a way that drains its partner’s emotional, mental, or financi...

Aug 24, 2021

ERP 282: How To Use The 6th Love Language In Your Relationship – Part 2

Contrary to the other five, the love language of personal space isn’t expressed in an active manner,...

Aug 17, 2021

ERP 281: How To Use The 6th Love Language In Your Relationship

Knowing your partner’s love language can offer positive outcomes in your relationship. The five love...

Aug 10, 2021

ERP 280: What We Expect Around Vulnerability In Relationship & Why It Matters – An Interview with Mitchell Smolkin

The natural fear we feel when showing vulnerability is tied to our survival instinct. However, this ...

Aug 3, 2021

ERP 279: How Extended Family’s Support Can Impact the Health of a Couple – An Interview with Tracy McMillan

Every single person needs secure relationships. While this is true for everyone, finding it is not a...

Jul 27, 2021

ERP 278: How Codependency Relates to Anger and What to Do About It – An Interview with Michelle Farris

It is common for codependent people to be people pleasers. While this strategy is effective at avoid...

Jul 20, 2021

ERP 277: How To Cultivate More ‘Authentic Relating’ In Relationship – An Interview with Sara Ness

Authentic relating refers to how you express your own authentic self, the way you seek the same from...

Jul 13, 2021

ERP 276: Understanding The Need For Both Self-Regulation And Co-Regulation In Relationship – An interview With Deb Dana

Self and co-regulation is an essential human need that couples need to understand to know that their...

Jul 6, 2021

ERP 275: How To Build A Healthy Relationship When In Recovery – An interview With Chantal Jauvin

Substance abuse disorder wreaks havoc on a relationship with trust being one of the first to erode. ...

Jun 29, 2021

ERP 274: How Increasing Relationship Love & Health Can Impact Borderline Personality Disorder – An Interview With Gabrielle Usatynski

Borderline personality disorders make things appear as black and white with no integration between t...

Jun 22, 2021

ERP 273: How To Handle The Concern Of Vulnerability Not Working In Relationship

Vulnerability is a key aspect in connecting with your partner. It makes you feel seen and provides a...

Jun 15, 2021

ERP 272: How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy During a High Demand Time (like having a newborn baby) – An Interview with Catherine O’Brien

New parents cannot truly prepare for the profound changes a baby brings. Catherine O’Brien, Lic...

Jun 8, 2021

ERP 271: How Forgiveness Plays A Powerful Role In Relationship – An Interview With Judith Belmont

Holding on to the past may seem like gaining power over things that cannot be changed, but the oppos...

Jun 1, 2021

ERP 270: How To Resolve Relational Trauma in The Body Through Dance & Movement – An Interview with Orit Krug

People who live with relational trauma develop hypersensitive nervous systems as a survival instinct...

May 25, 2021

ERP 269: How To Break Free From The Nice Guy Syndrome That Is Holding You Back – An Interview With Dr. Robert Glover

The Nice Guy Syndrome has become the norm for so many men. Dr. Robert Glover, author of the book ...

May 18, 2021

ERP 268: How To Save & Transform A Sexless Marriage – An Interview With Irene Fehr

In today’s episode, I talk with Irene Fehr. We discuss how to be better prepared to navigate l...

May 11, 2021

ERP 267: 4 Healthy Ways To Manage Jealousy In Relationship – An interview With Dr. Joli Hamilton

In today’s episode, Dr. Joli Hamilton speaks about jealousy, defining what jealousy is and app...

May 4, 2021

ERP 266: How To Access More Vulnerability & Curiosity During Difficult Conversations – An Interview With Shana James

In today’s episode, Shana James and I talk about being more vulnerable and showing more transp...

Apr 27, 2021

ERP 265: How to Break Through Relationship Fears with Your SO – an Interview with Georgia Morley and Silver Storic

In today’s episode, Georgia, Silver, and I chat about how to take a different perspective with...

Apr 20, 2021

ERP 264: How To Increase Your Emotional Intelligence In Relationship – An Interview with Robin Hills

In today’s episode, Robin Hills and I chat about emotional intelligence and how your EI can im...

Apr 13, 2021

ERP 263: How To Develop 3 Key Qualities Of Positive Masculine Leadership – An Interview GS Youngblood

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with GS Youngblood, a coach focusing on masculine energ...

Apr 6, 2021

ERP 262: How Do I Know When My Relationship Has Reached An End

In today’s episode, I will offer some input on what you want to be considering if you are doub...

Mar 30, 2021

ERP 261: How To Strengthen Your Relationship From A Polyvagal Perspective – An Interview with Dr. Stephen Porges

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Stephen Porges, and we’ll be talking about how to create safety wi...

Mar 23, 2021

ERP 260: How To Break Free from Codependency in a Relationship – An Interview With Sherry Gaba

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sherry Gaba, who has a clinical background with addiction and code...

Mar 16, 2021

ERP 259: How To Improve Problematic Relationship Dynamics When ADHD Symptoms Exist – An Interview with Melissa Orlov

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Melissa Orlov, one of the foremost authorities on how ADHD impacts...

Mar 9, 2021

ERP 258: How To Create Powerfully Positive Connections – An Interview with Dan Solin

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dan Solin who helps us understand our conversations and interactio...

Mar 2, 2021

ERP 257: A New Paradigm For Understanding True Sexual Connection And Intimacy – An Interview With Diana Richardson

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Diana Richardson, who talks about the practice of conscious lovema...

Feb 23, 2021

ERP 256: The Mistakes People Make When Blending Families And What To Do Instead – An Interview With Tracy Poizner

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tracy Poizner, who talks about the different dynamics between a tr...

Feb 16, 2021

ERP 255: How To Deal With Problems Related To Social Media In Relationship – An Interview with Dr. Marisa T. Cohen

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, relationship coach, and researcher. We talk a...

Feb 9, 2021

ERP 254: How To Understand Co-Regulation And The Importance Of Safety In Relationship

In today’s episode, I discuss the importance of prioritizing safety in relationship. If we do not fe...

Feb 2, 2021

ERP 253: How to Deal with Primal Abandonment and Shame – an Interview with Susan Anderson

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Susan Anderson as we discuss primal abandonment and what brought S...

Jan 26, 2021

ERP 252: How to Deal with Sexual Performance Anxieties – an Interview with Dr. Ian Kerner

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ian Kerner. We discuss the effects of pornography on sexual health...

Jan 19, 2021

ERP 251: How to Deal with Love Addiction an interview with Helen Mia Harris

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Helen Mia Harris, and we discuss the love addiction phenomenon. Th...

Jan 12, 2021

ERP 250: How to Use the Blueprint of Pain for Healing and Growth with Lindsey Ellison

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Ellison, and we discuss the ways we cope with trauma and p...

Jan 5, 2021

ERP 249: How to Develop Beyond Distorted and Collapsed Ways of Being in your Sexual Energy An Interview with Michael McPherson

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Michael McPherson as we chat about how to develop sexual energy an...

ERP 248 Episode Artwork

Dec 29, 2020

ERP 248: How To Negotiate Skillfully To Reach A Win-Win In Relationship – an Interview with Juliet Grayson

In today’s episode, we will take a look at negotiating with your significant other when you have a c...

Dec 22, 2020

ERP 247: How To Turn Towards Your Partner To Strengthen Your Love

With modern day life, it is easy to get wrapped up in outside distractions and at times even turn to...

How to Deepen Your Connection Through the Power of Ritual - An Interview with William Ayot

Dec 15, 2020

ERP 246: How to Deepen Your Connection Through the Power of Ritual – An Interview with William Ayot

William Ayot has worked in personal development and organizational settings, using poetry and the ar...

Dec 8, 2020

ERP 245: How To Build More Rapport in Your Relationship with Richard Bolstad

Richard Bolstad has devoted his time to running workshops with his wife Julia and has authored many ...

Dec 1, 2020

ERP 244: How Being a Child of Divorced Parents Impacts Relationship Health in Adulthood – An Interview With Dr. Angela Cusimano

Angela shares her stance on what divorce does to a child’s development, as well as looking at how a ...

Nov 24, 2020

ERP 243: How To Skillfully Engage In A Conversation To Overcome Conflict In Relationship – An Interview With Kenneth Cloke

Kenneth Cloke talks about how the language we use, the stories we tell, and how we approach our conf...

Nov 17, 2020

ERP 242: How To Stop Being Attracted To Emotionally Unavailable Partners – An Interview With Ryan Haddon

Suppose you’re with an emotionally unavailable partner. In that case, you’ll find that y...

Nov 10, 2020

ERP 241: How To Prevent Your Smartphone From Hurting Your Relationship – An Interview With Dr. Lori Whatley

Have you sat down to dinner with your partner only to find them on their cell phone most of your tim...

Nov 3, 2020

ERP 240: How To Prevent A Break-up In Your Relationship – An Interview with Chris Seiter

Bio: Chris Seiter, the founder of Ex Boyfriend Recovery and Ex Girlfriend Recovery has been he...

Oct 27, 2020

ERP 239: How To Break Out Of Sexual Routines And Ignite More Pleasure – An Interview With Sarrah Rose

Bio: Sarrah Rose is the founder of the tantric sex coaching platform Tantric Activation. She d...

Oct 20, 2020

ERP 238: How To Find Your Emotional Balance In Relationship

One of the most difficult tasks in relationships is to maintain our sense of self…to not loose...

Oct 13, 2020

ERP 237: How To Develop A Gratitude Mindset In Relationship – An Interview with Karl Staib

Bio: Karl Staib is the author of Bring Gratitude and the Creator of the 30-Day Bring Gratitude...

Oct 6, 2020

ERP 236: How To Deal With Uncertainty And Ambiguous Grief An interview With Dr. Michael McNulty

Bio: Mike McNulty, PhD is a psychotherapist specializing in couples therapy, and the founder o...

Sep 29, 2020

ERP 235: How To Emerge From Quarantine With Your Finances In Tack – An Interview With Ericka Young

Bio: Ericka Young founded Tailor-Made Budgets in 2005 after she and her husband Chris climbed ...

Sep 22, 2020

ERP 234: How To Deal With Fears Of Intimacy – Part Two

Love presents a great opportunity, and it can also feel like a great risk. Especially, when we have ...

Sep 15, 2020

ERP 233: How To Deal With Fears Of Intimacy – Part One

While we want to experience love and intimacy, it can often bring fears to the surface. The fears of...

Sep 8, 2020

ERP 232: How To Deal With Food & Eating Differences In Relationship- An Interview with Melissa Costello

Bio: Melissa Costello is a Transformational Eating Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, Speaker and A...

Sep 1, 2020

ERP 231: How To Gain More Acceptance And Expression Sexually- An Interview with Stacie Ysidro

Bio: Stacie Ysidro is the founder of Holistic Progressions and is acknowledged by the World As...

Aug 25, 2020

ERP 230: How To Resolve Conflicts From Mental Blindspots – An Interview with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

Bio: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is an internationally-recognized thought leader known as the Disaster ...

Aug 18, 2020

ERP 229: Eight Dates to Support and Nurture Your Love & Relationship

Recently, I have been recommending the book “Eight Dates: Essential Conversations For A Lifeti...

Aug 11, 2020

ERP 228: How To See Relationship As A Spiritual Teacher – An Interview with Allana Pratt

Bio: Allana Pratt is an intimacy expert, relationship coach, author of 6 books, and the host o...

Aug 5, 2020

ERP 227: How To Date Your Significant Other An Interview With Dr. Bill Harley

Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D. earned his Ph.D. degree in psychology from the University of Californi...

Jul 30, 2020

ERP 226: How To Understand and Deal With A Narcissist – an interview with Wendy Behary.

With 25 years of post-graduate training and advanced level certifications, Wendy Behary is the found...

Jul 21, 2020

ERP 225: How To Deal With Betrayal In Relationship – An Interview With Dr. Debi Silber

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psych...

Jul 14, 2020

ERP 224: How To Deal With Difficult Emotions – Part Two

Dealing with difficult emotions can feel uncertain, scary and extremely uncomfortable, especially wh...

Jul 7, 2020

ERP 223: How To Deal With Difficult Emotions – Part One

Dealing with difficult emotions can feel uncertain, scary and extremely uncomfortable, especially wh...

Jun 30, 2020

ERP 222: How to Deal with Triggers in Relationship An Interview with Dr. David Richo

David Richo Ph.D. is a Psychotherapist, Writer, and Workshop Leader. He teaches at a variety of plac...

Jun 23, 2020

ERP 221: How To Recognize and Work with Self-Sabotage in Relationship An Interview with Brianna Wiest

Brianna has traveled internationally as a journalist, written for Fortune 500 companies, and has spo...

Jun 16, 2020

ERP 220: How To Reconnect Emotionally With Your Significant Other

In this episode, I am answering a listeners’s question in how to reconnect emotionally with hi...

Jun 9, 2020

ERP 219: The Human Need for Belonging

Today, I am referencing Dr. Vivek Murthy’s book, Together, to offer some added support for the...

Jun 2, 2020

ERP 218: Black Lives Matter

Today, I am pausing from the regularly scheduled episodes to stand in solidarity for Black Out Tuesd...

May 26, 2020

ERP 217: How To Deal With Stonewalling In Relationship

Today, I am giving more attention and support to a listener’s question, who writes “How ...

May 19, 2020

ERP 216: What To Know About Loneliness And Relationship

In last weeks episode, ERP 215, we discussed how connection to other people really begins with our c...

May 13, 2020

ERP 215: How to Deal with Being “Alone Together”

When I saw the #alonetogether, I questioned “Is this really what we are all feeling? If anythi...

May 5, 2020

ERP 214: How to Advance the Development of Your Relationship – An Interview with Dr. Tom Habib

Dr. Tom Habib is a clinical psychologist specializing in couple’s therapy. Tom has published papers ...

Apr 28, 2020

ERP 213: How Shame and Grandiosity Relate to Self-esteem: An Interview with Terry Real

Terry Real is a nationally recognized family therapist and author. Particularly known for his ground...

Apr 21, 2020

ERP 212: How to Manage Political Differences in Relationship – an Interview with Craig and Debbie Lambert

The Mindful Couple. Craig has over 30 years of experience dedicated to helping couples rekindle...

Apr 14, 2020

ERP 211: How To Get Rid of Shame to Increase Pleasure In The Bedroom – an Interview with Ian Ferguson

Ian Ferguson is an intimacy coach and teacher of the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough™ platform, design...

Apr 7, 2020

ERP 210: How Emotionally Intelligent Men are Key to a Lasting Relationship with Kyle Benson

Kyle Benson is an Intentional Intimate Relationship coach providing practical, research-based tools ...

Mar 31, 2020

ERP 209: How Unresolved Grief Affects You and Your Relationship – an Interview with Donna Lancaster

Donna is one of the Co-founders and facilitators of The Bridge Retreat and has been working with ind...

Mar 24, 2020

ERP 208: How To Find Balance And Direction

No doubt, we are all feeling the stress of the COVID-19 crisis. I reach out to you today to be in co...

Mar 17, 2020

ERP 207: How To Get Out Of Financial Debt When Working Together As A Couple – An Interview With Ericka Young

Ericka Young is a recognized expert in financial coaching and helps families significantly improve t...

Mar 10, 2020

ERP 206: What Is The Relationship Between Porn and Lovemaking?

Typically, we don’t think about porn being related to lovemaking. However, many people are exp...

Mar 3, 2020

ERP 205: Overcoming Money Issues And Creating Abundance Together – An Interview with Simone Milasas

About Simone Milasas: Simone Milasas is a lady who knows how to be a woman, who sees the joy of poss...

Feb 25, 2020

ERP 204: Lessons learned from Renew Breakup Bootcamp an interview with Amy Chan

Learning more about your attachment and communication styles can give you and your partner the power...

Feb 18, 2020

ERP 203: Discussing the film Ordinary Love with Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn

In this episode, I talk with Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn about the film Ordinary Love.&...

Feb 11, 2020

ERP 202: How To Nurture Your Sexual Intimacy And Connection In Relationship

Sharing sexual intimacy and love making with your significant other can be such a profound and promi...

Feb 4, 2020

ERP 201: How To Handle Your Partner Going Against Your Wishes

In this episode, I will be addressing a listener’s question in a little more depth. If y...

Jan 28, 2020

ERP 200: How To Use Your Emotional Intelligence For Connection, Part Two

In Part 2 of this series, Jessica dives deeper into the how-tos of building emotional connectivity w...

Jan 21, 2020

ERP 199: How to Use Your Emotional Intelligence for Connection

All too often we get stuck in disconnect patterns when painful emotions arise in relationship. Most ...

Jan 14, 2020

ERP 198: How To Apply Success Principles To Relationship an interview with Noah St John

About Noah St John: Noah St. John, author of 15 books including the NEW book Power Habits®: The New ...

Jan 3, 2020

ERP 197: How to engage in more conscious communication with Robert MacNaughton

About Robert MacNaughton: Robert MacNaughton is an executive leadership coach and facilitator w...

Dec 31, 2019

ERP 196: 5 Essential Elements Of Love

Today, we are continuing the conversation about how to cultivate a more loving presence through the ...

Dec 24, 2019

ERP 195: 5 Essential Elements of Love

In the book, “How To Be An Adult In Relationships – Five Keys to Mindful Living,” ...

Dec 17, 2019

ERP 194: How to Alchemize your Triggers into Insight – an Interview with Tobin Zivon

About Tobin Zivon: Tobin Zivon has been a love, intimacy and sacred sexuality coach for over two and...

Dec 10, 2019

ERP 193: How to access “you” (your true essence) in relationship – an Interview with Amy E. Smith

About Amy E. Smith: Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal em...

Dec 3, 2019

ERP 192: How To Resolve Financial Anxiety In Your Relationship – an interview with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

About Lindsay Bryan-Podvin:  Lindsay is a financial therapist dedicated to bringing couples the know...

Nov 26, 2019

ERP 191: How to Drastically Change your Experience in Relationship – an interview with Larry Bilotta

About Larry Bilotta: Married over 45 years in an age of divorce, Larry Bilotta is an authority on un...

Nov 19, 2019

ERP 190: How to shift out of chaos in relationship – An Interview with Dr. Laura Louis

About Dr. Laura Louis: As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Laura Louis is a widely sought-after spe...

Nov 12, 2019

ERP 189: How being “selfish” may be the best thing you do for your relationship – an interview with Dr. Laura Dabney

About Dr. Laura Dabney: Dr. Laura Dabney has been a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA for almost tw...

Nov 5, 2019

ERP 188: The Benefits of Having a Tough Conversation – an interview with David Wood

About David Wood: After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the one o...

Oct 29, 2019

ERP 187: The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages with Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey

About Dr. Marcus Warner: A conference speaker and author who has spent over thirty years h...

Oct 22, 2019

ERP 186: How to Prioritize the Most Important Element of Your Relationship – an Interview with Rabbi Manis Friedman

Guest Rabbi Manis Friedman: World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis ...

Oct 14, 2019

ERP 185: How To Live An “Unhidden” Life – An Interview With Robert Kandell

About Robert Kandell: Robert Kandell is an interpersonal communication expert, speaker, podcas...

Oct 1, 2019

ERP 184: How to Deal with Sexual Incompatibilities an Interview with Dr. Lonnie Barbach

About Dr. Lonnie Barbach: Dr. Lonnie Barbach, a clinical-social psychologist, was co-director ...

Sep 21, 2019

ERP 183: The Return of the Gentleman with Dr. Dain Heer

Guest Dain Heer: Dain Heer is a popular speaker, author and inviter to greatness and conscious...

Sep 14, 2019

ERP 182: How To Encourage Your Partner To Go To Therapy

Several listeners have posed the question “How do I get my partner to go to therapy?” Or...

Aug 30, 2019

ERP 181: How Do I Know When My Relationship Is Over?

Should I stay or should I go? Unfortunately, there may come a point in relationship, where we are in...

Aug 17, 2019

ERP 180: What If I Think My Partner Has A Personality Disorder? An Interview with Gabrielle Usatynski

Guest Gabrielle Usatynski: Gabrielle Usatynski, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Power Co...

Aug 9, 2019

ERP 179: 4 Keys to Effective Communication – An Interview with Bento Leal

Guest Bento Leal: Bento Leal is a Relationships Skills Trainer and Bestselling Author who has ...

Aug 1, 2019

ERP 178: How to Offer Comfort to Your Significant Other – Part Two

Last week’s episode (177), I discussed how difficult it can be when feeling distressed, threat...

Jul 26, 2019

ERP 177: How to Offer Comfort to Your Significant Other

Often times, couples are at a loss for how to offer comfort to one another during times of stress, u...

Jul 9, 2019

ERP 176: How to Give and Receive Influence – an Interview with Dr. Keith Witt

Guest Dr. Keith Witt: Dr. Keith Witt is a Licensed Psychologist, teacher, and author who has lived a...

Jun 27, 2019

ERP 175: How to heal from an affair – an interview with Scott Woolley

Guest Bio: Scott R. Woolley, PhD holds the rank of Distinguished Professor at Alliant International ...

Jun 20, 2019

ERP 174: How to Experience More Love in Your Relationship with Byron Katie

Guest Byron Katie: In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loath...

Jun 13, 2019

ERP 173: How to Transform Drama in Your Relationship with David Emerald

Guest David Emerald : David Emerald Womeldorff is the Creator-in-Chief of the 3 Vital Questions® lea...

Jun 3, 2019

ERP 172: How To Deal With Manipulation In Relationship – Part Two

In episode ERP 171, I read a listener’s question and I shared some examples of different types...

May 23, 2019

ERP 171: How To Deal With Manipulation In Relationship

LISTENER’S QUESTION: “First of all, thank you so much for doing the podcast. I have been...

Apr 30, 2019

ERP 170: How To Be More Lovable In Relationship – Part Three

If you missed part one and part two, I encourage you to check these episodes out first as it gives t...

Apr 20, 2019

ERP 169: What To Do When Depression Takes Hold In Your Relationship – Dr. Susan Heitler

Guest: Dr. Susan Heitler Susan Heitler PhD is a Denver clinical psychologist and widely-read author....

Apr 5, 2019

ERP 168: How To Be More Lovable In Relationship – Part Two

Part-one recap: In episode 167, part one, we explored the human tendency to focus on what our partne...

Mar 25, 2019

ERP 167: How To Be More Lovable In Relationship

In relationship, when we have a concern or an issue about something (as it relates to something our ...

Mar 19, 2019

ERP 166: How Perfectionism And Depression Affect You And Your Relationship – With Dr. Margaret Rutherford

Guest: Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical psychologist, has practiced for twenty-five years in Faye...

Mar 8, 2019

ERP 165: How To Manage Substance Abuse Issues And Recovery in Relationship – Dr. Robert Navarra

Guest: Dr. Robert Navarra Dr. Navarra, Certified Gottman Therapist and Master Trainer has co-authore...

Feb 27, 2019

ERP 164: What To Do When You Question “Is My Partner Really With Me?” – Part Two

In this episode, you will learn ways to address the difficulty and uncertainty of not knowing if you...

Feb 19, 2019

ERP 163: What To Do When You Question “Is My Partner Really With Me?”

Listener’s questions: Listener: …“I’m having a few issues in my relationship with ...

Feb 1, 2019

ERP 162: How To Know If You Are With A Narcissist And What To Do About It – Dr. Lisa Firestone

Guest: Lisa Firestone, PhD Lisa Firestone, PhD is Director of Research and Education with the Glendo...

Jan 18, 2019

ERP 161: How to Soothe Anxiety in Relationship

In my last podcast episode, ERP 160: How to Deal with Anxiety in Relationship I addressed one listen...

Anxiety in relationships | ERP 160

Jan 6, 2019

ERP 160: How To Deal With Anxiety In Relationship

Listener’s question: “How to not let your anxiety disorder become a third person in your...

Stages of Relationship Development | Dr. Jessica Higgins

Dec 12, 2018

ERP 159: What Happens When Your Partner Is At A Different Stage Of Development?

Guest: Martin Ucik Martin Ucik is a German born entrepreneur who trained with Eckhart Tolle as a Pow...

dealing with resentment in relationships

Dec 3, 2018

ERP 158: How to Resolve Resentment in Your Relationship

TOPIC: Dealing with resentment in relationships In the last two episodes, I explored the drama trian...

victim mentality in relationships

Nov 16, 2018

ERP 157: How to Shift Out of The Victim Position

In the last episode, I discussed the destructive nature of the drama triangle. When faced with confl...

victim mentality in relationships

Nov 7, 2018

ERP 156: What Happens When You Feel Like A Victim In Relationship

Feeling like a victim in a relationship is an awful feeling In an intimate relationship, we want and...

How to overcome envy in a relationship

Oct 12, 2018

ERP 155: How to Deal with Partner Envy

TOPIC: How to overcome envy in a relationship Envy in a relationship is a normal human experience th...

How to deal with a loved one with chronic pain

Sep 24, 2018

ERP 154: How to Get Relational Support When Dealing with Illness & Chronic Pain with Dr. Jackie Black

Topic: How to deal with a loved one with chronic pain Guest: Jackie Black, Ph.D., BCC Dr. Jackie Bla...

steps to rebuilding trust in a relationship

Sep 15, 2018

ERP 153: How to Repair a Breach of Trust in Relationship

Topic: Steps to rebuilding trust in a relationship Listener’s question “Thank you for th...

Dealing with self abandonment

Sep 7, 2018

ERP 152: How to Not Abandon Yourself in Relationship – DR. MARGARET PAUL

Topic: Dealing with self abandonment Guest: Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul is a bestselling aut...

Fear of outshining in relationship

Aug 24, 2018

ERP 151: How to Handle the Trouble of Outshining in Relationship

Topic: Fear of outshining in relationship In ERP 150: What to Do When Stuck in Self-Sabotage, I addr...

self sabotaging relationship patterns

Aug 10, 2018

ERP 150: What To Do When Stuck In Self Sabotage

Topic: Self sabotaging relationship patterns In a recent session, a client asked: “Am I sabota...

Jul 27, 2018

ERP 149: 4 things to consider when you are uncertain about a decision

Topic: Feeling uncertain about relationship LISTENER’S QUESTION: Sharon writes: “I have discov...

relationship trauma and recovery

Jul 17, 2018

ERP 148: How to Deal with the Effects of Trauma in Relationship with Dr. Janina Fisher

Topic: Relationship trauma and recovery Guest: Dr. Janina Fisher Janina Fisher is a licensed psychol...

mindfulness in intimate relationships

Jul 5, 2018

ERP 147: How to Use the Mind Body Connection to Improve Your Relationship with Dr. Suzanne Midori Hanna – Part Two

Topic: Mindfulness in intimate relationships Guest: Dr.Suzanne Midori Hanna Suzanne Midori Hanna, Ph...

Jun 22, 2018

ERP 146: How to use the mind body connection to improve your relationship with Dr. Suzanne Midori Hanna

Topic: Mindfulness in intimate relationships Guest: Dr.Suzanne Midori Hanna Suzanne Midori Hanna, Ph...

Jun 12, 2018

ERP 145: Pornography. What Are We Really Talking about? With Dr. Marty Klein

Guest: Dr. Marty Klein Dr. Marty Klein has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certi...

relationship satisfaction with mindfulness

Jun 3, 2018

ERP 144: How to Increase Relationship Satisfaction with Mindfulness – Part three

Topic: Relationship satisfaction with mindfulness If you missed part one, you can check it out here ...

relationship satisfaction with mindfulness

Jun 3, 2018

ERP 143: How to Increase Relationship Satisfaction with Mindfulness – Part Two

Topic: Relationship satisfaction with mindfulness If you missed part one, you can check it out here ...

relationship satisfaction with mindfulness

May 18, 2018

ERP 142: How to Increase Relationship Satisfaction with Mindfulness

Topic: Relationship satisfaction with mindfulness The demands of modern life keep us busy and pulled...

how to heal a painful relationship

Apr 20, 2018

ERP 141: How To Decrease Relationship Pain and Suffering

Topic: How to heal a painful relationship “The Value in Pain and the Pain in Value” In l...

how to handle pain in relationship

Apr 12, 2018

ERP 140: How Pain and Suffering Increase & What to Do about It

Topic: How to handle pain in relationship “The Value in Pain and the Pain in Value” Last...

How secrets can destroy a relationship

Apr 2, 2018

ERP 139: How Hiding and Withholding Damage Your Relationship

Topic: How secrets can destroy a relationship Listener’s Question “I love your podcast! Thank ...

Mar 20, 2018

ERP 138: The most critical ingredient for relationship success with Dr. Harville Hendrix & Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt

Guest: Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKell...

ERP 137: How To Make Space For Sex In Your Relationship With Kate Moyle

Mar 17, 2018

ERP 137: How To Make Space For Sex In Your Relationship With Kate Moyle

Topic: Ways to spice up your relationship sexually Guest: Kate Moyle Kate Moyle is an Accredited Psy...

grief causing relationship problems

Feb 5, 2018

ERP 136: How to handle Grief and loss in relationship – Part Two

Topic: Grief causing relationship problems If you missed part one, please check out ERP 135, where I...

grief causing relationship problems

Feb 2, 2018

ERP 135: How to handle Grief and loss in relationship – Part One

Topic: Grief causing relationship problems Grief is a universal emotion, and loss is an experience w...

how to deal with a highly sensitive partner

Jan 17, 2018

ERP 134: Sensitivity and Intimacy with Candy Crawford

Topic: How to deal with a highly sensitive partner Guest: Candy Crawford Candy Crawford, MSW, LCSW, ...

fear of rejection in relationships

Jan 6, 2018

ERP 133: How to confront the commitment conversation when you are afraid of rejection

Topic: Fear of rejection in relationships Laser Coaching Session In this episode, I offer feedback t...

ERP 132: How To Work With Your Soul's Agenda With Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos

Dec 31, 2017

ERP 132: How To Work With Your Soul’s Agenda With Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos

Guest: Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos are a dynamic husband and wif...

kindness in relationships

Dec 23, 2017

ERP 131: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part Five

Topic: Kindness in relationships In ERP 125: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part One,...

kindness in relationships

Dec 15, 2017

ERP 130: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part Four

Topic: Kindness in relationships In ERP 125: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part One,...

How kindness can strengthen relationship

Dec 7, 2017

ERP 129: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part Three

Topic: How kindness can strengthen relationship In ERP 125: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love &#...

How kindness can strengthen relationship

Dec 3, 2017

ERP 128: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part Two

Topic: How kindness can strengthen relationship In ERP 125: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love &#...

Overcoming insecurity in relationships

Nov 22, 2017

ERP 127 : What To Do When You Feel Insecure In Relationship – Part Two

Topic: Overcoming insecurity in relationships Be sure to check out the previous episode, ERP 126: Wh...

Overcoming insecurity in relationships

Nov 14, 2017

ERP 126: What To Do When You Feel Insecure In Relationship

Topic: Overcoming insecurity in relationships Listener’s Question “I have been listening to yo...

Importance of kindness in relationships

Nov 5, 2017

ERP 125: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love

Topic: Importance of kindness in relationships A long while back I remember this article from The At...

ERP 124: How To Improve The Climate Of Your Relationship

Oct 27, 2017

ERP 124: How To Improve The Climate Of Your Relationship

What is your current relationship climate? In the lastest episodes, I interviewed two experts in the...

importance of forgiveness in relationships

Oct 20, 2017

ERP 123: Forgive For Love With Dr. Fred Luskin

Topic: Importance of forgiveness in relationships Guest: Dr. Fred Luskin Dr. Luskin founded and curr...

Mate to soulmate

Oct 12, 2017

ERP 122: How to Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate with Arielle Ford

Topic: Mate to soulmate Guest Arielle Ford: Arielle Ford is a love and relationship expert and a lea...

dealing with unsupportive parents

Oct 3, 2017

ERP 121: How To Get An Unsupportive Parent Onboard

Topic: Dealing with unsupportive parents Listener’s question “I’ve been listening to you...

How do you work on trust in a relationship

Sep 23, 2017

ERP 120: How To Build Trust With Your Partner – Part Three

Topic: How do you work on trust in a relationship Trust is essential to the success of a happy, lovi...

importance of trust in a relationship

Sep 15, 2017

ERP 119: How To Build Trust With Your Partner – Part Two

Topic: Importance of trust in a relationship Over the last several months, I have been getting quest...

importance of trust in a relationship

Sep 8, 2017

ERP 118: How to build trust with your partner

Topic: Importance of trust in a relationship Trust is what helps couples feel safe together, safe to...

how to be a team in a relationship

Aug 31, 2017

ERP 117: How To Work Together As A Team In Relationship -With Dr. Peter Pearson

Topic: How to be a team in a relationship Guest Dr. Peter Pearson In preparing for this interview, D...

how to improve self esteem in relationships

Aug 24, 2017

ERP 116: How To Regain Trust and Self-confidence When You’ve Lost It

Topic: How to improve self esteem in relationships Listener’s question: “I am from Germany and i hav...

ERP 115: How to develop the strength of vulnerability - Part Two

Aug 16, 2017

ERP 115: How to develop the strength of vulnerability – Part Two

This is part two of “How To Develop The Strength Of Vulnerability.” If you missed part o...

ERP 114: How To Develop The Strength Of Vulnerability

Aug 8, 2017

ERP 114: How To Develop The Strength Of Vulnerability

In episode ERP 112: What Makes Being Vulnerable So Hard?, I discussed why vulnerability is a difficu...

How to recognize manipulation and abuse in relationships

Jul 30, 2017

ERP 113: How to Identify Manipulative & Emotionally Abusive Relationships with Paul Colaianni

TOPIC: How to recognize manipulation and abuse in relationships Guest Paul Colaianni: Paul Colaianni...

ERP 112: What Makes Being Vulnerable So Hard?

Jul 22, 2017

ERP 112: What Makes Being Vulnerable So Hard?

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been discussing the challenge of maintaining closeness and int...

Seeking validation in relationships

Jul 13, 2017

ERP 111: Is it okay to want validation from My partner?

TOPIC: Seeking validation in relationships In the Empowered Relationship Podcast episode 110: How To...

How to manage conflicting needs in relationships

Jul 7, 2017

ERP 110: How To Manage Two Majorly Conflicting Needs In Relationship

Topic: How to manage conflicting needs in relationships Do you aim to please your partner or do you ...

How being gentle can improve relationships

Jun 25, 2017

ERP 109: How Being Gentle With Your Partner Can Make A Big Difference

TOPIC: How being gentle can improve relationships In last week’s podcast episode, titled ̶...

Relationship problems and solutions

Jun 18, 2017

ERP 108: What Most Couples Do That Creates Problems

We look to solve our concerns through our partner. We spend our time trying to get our partner to se...

Making your relationship a priority

May 24, 2017

ERP 107: How To Prioritize Relationship With Stan Tatkin

TOPIC: Making your relationship a priority Guest Stan Tatkin: Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a coupl...

ERP 106: What To Do When You Are Attracted To Someone Else

May 15, 2017

ERP 106: What To Do When You Are Attracted To Someone Else

Recently, a listener posed a question about how to handle attractions towards people outside their r...

Dealing with limerence in relationship

May 1, 2017

ERP 105: How To Deal With Limerence In Relationship

TOPIC: Dealing with limerence in relationship What is limerence? Most people see limerence as infatu...

Healing the pain of infidelity

Apr 20, 2017

ERP 104: How Can Infidelity Make Your Relationship Stronger?

TOPIC: Healing the pain of infidelity Listener’s question: “If you heard the story of my...

Uploaded ToERP 103: How Love Can Transform Us In Relationship

Apr 10, 2017

ERP 103: How Love Can Transform Us In Relationship

Listener’s Comment: “I’ve been listening to your podcasts for the past few weeks a...

How to deal when things aren't working out

Mar 30, 2017

ERP 102: What Do You Do When NOTHING Is Working Out?

TOPIC: How to deal when things aren’t working out In this episode, you will hear me share a pe...

wholeness in relationships

Mar 22, 2017

ERP 101: How To Move Into Wholeness With Jeff Howard

TOPIC: Wholeness in relationships Guest Jeff Howard Jeff is a Reichian/Somatic Psychotherapist in Bo...

ERP 100: 3 Building Blocks For A Conscious Intimate Relationship

Mar 14, 2017

ERP 100: 3 Building Blocks For A Conscious Intimate Relationship

What does a successful, thriving, passionate relationship look like? In this episode, I share with y...

masculine and feminine energy in relationships

Mar 7, 2017

ERP 099: How To Work The Masculine And Feminine Polarity with Michaela Boehm

TOPIC: Masculine and feminine energy in relationships Guest Michaela Boehm Michaela Boehm teaches an...

Purpose of wedding vows

Feb 27, 2017

ERP 098: How are your Marriage Vows helping you?

TOPIC: Purpose of wedding vows The challenge with wedding vows: Wedding vows are beautiful expressio...

ERP 097: How to rewrite your relationship story

Feb 20, 2017

ERP 097: How to rewrite your relationship story

What is the story you tell yourself? The story you tell yourself is so important, and most likely yo...

ERP 096: How Your Beliefs Can Destroy Your Relationship - Part Two

Feb 13, 2017

ERP 096: How Your Beliefs Can Destroy Your Relationship – Part Two

Make sure you check out Part One ERP 095: How Your Beliefs Can Destroy Your Relationship, if you mis...

ERP 095: How Your Beliefs Can Destroy Your Relationship

Feb 5, 2017

ERP 095: How Your Beliefs Can Destroy Your Relationship

In podcast episode 94, “4 Reasons Why Creating Lasting Love Is So Difficult” I offered f...

ERP 094: 4 Reasons Why Creating Lasting Love Is So Difficult

Jan 30, 2017

ERP 094: 4 Reasons Why Creating Lasting Love Is So Difficult

Listener’s question: A while back, I received a question from a listener who was going through...

ERP 093: How The

Jan 21, 2017

ERP 093: How The “Shadow” Influences Our Growth In Life And In Relationship With Dr. Keith Witt

Guest Dr. Keith Witt Dr. Keith Witt is a Licensed Psychologist, teacher, and author who has lived an...

ERP 092: How To Get Unstuck From Old Patterns When Cultivating A Love Relationship

Jan 13, 2017

ERP 092: How To Get Unstuck From Old Patterns When Cultivating A Love Relationship

Laser Coaching Session With Listener In this episode, I offer coaching to help a listener explore he...

ERP 091: Is

Jan 5, 2017

ERP 091: Is “trying harder” the best option in relationship?

First Listener’s Question: “I often listen to your podcast and try to learn from it as m...

ERP 090: How To Use Love Languages To Strengthen Connection - Part Two Required fields are marked *

Dec 23, 2016

ERP 090: How To Use Love Languages To Strengthen Connection – Part Two

Love Languages To learn more about Love Languages; a description of each Love Language, and how to d...

ERP 089: How to use Love Languages to strengthen connection

Dec 16, 2016

ERP 089: How to use Love Languages to strengthen connection

What are Love Languages?: Love languages are a tool to help us understand how we each give and recei...

ERP 088: How To Cope with Holiday Stress, Dread, and Blues

Dec 3, 2016

ERP 088: How To Cope with Holiday Stress, Dread, and Blues

Holiday, Dread, and Blues The season for “holiday cheer” can also be a season for stress...

ERP 087: How To Handle The Stress From Your Partner's Lost Job - Part Two

Nov 22, 2016

ERP 087: How To Handle The Stress From Your Partner’s Lost Job – Part Two

Listener’s Question “I sought out your podcast a few days ago and have found it very helpful f...

ERP 086: How To Handle The Stress From Your Partner's Lost Job - Part One

Nov 22, 2016

ERP 086: How To Handle The Stress From Your Partner’s Lost Job – Part One

Listener’s Question “I sought out your podcast a few days ago and have found it very helpful f...

Nov 10, 2016

ERP 085: How To Deal With Cultural Issues In Relationship

Listener’s Question: “After searching the web for answers and finding nothing closely re...

Nov 3, 2016

ERP 084: Relationship Dynamics Not Working, “Is it me or is it you?”

Laser Coaching Session With Listener In this episode, I offer live coaching to help a listener explo...

erp-083 Healthy Relationship Podcast

Oct 26, 2016

ERP 083: How Vibrant Community Helps Support Healthy Relationship With Christiane Pelmas

Guest: Christiane Pelmas Christiane Pelmas has been in private practice as a psychotherapist since 1...

erp-082 How to Survive a Long Distance Relationship

Oct 19, 2016

ERP 082: How To Survive A Long-Distance Relationship

Listener’s Question: “I have recently discovered your podcast and have listened to a cou...

Oct 12, 2016

ERP 081: How To Deal With Fear When Opening Up To Love

Laser Coaching Session With Listener In this episode, I offer live coaching to help a listener explo...

Oct 4, 2016

ERP 080: Finding Family: Part Two

Today, I am sharing with you the second part of my story, where I faced my fears. If you missed the ...

Sep 21, 2016

ERP 079: A Personal Sharing Of My Honoring The Darkness

When writing the show notes for last week’s podcast episode, “ERP 078: How To Honor The ...

Sep 14, 2016

ERP 078: How To Honor The Darkness

Acknowledging our shadow Last week, I took a yoga class, where the instructor talked about honoring ...

Sep 6, 2016

ERP 077: What Happens When Your Partner Is Not Responsible?

Listener’s Question: “I’m a single mom of a 7 y.o. Boy? separated from dad 5 yrs..bf of ...

Aug 29, 2016

ERP 076: How To Deal With Upset In Your Relationship In A New Way

Laser Coaching Session With Listener Please listen to the episode to hear the whole coaching session...

Aug 19, 2016

ERP 075: How To Combat The Damage Of Stress In Your Relationship – Part Two

Before listening to this episode, check out ERP 074: How To Combat The Damage Of Stress In Your Rela...

Aug 12, 2016

ERP 074: How To Combat The Damage Of Stress In Your Relationship

What Is Stress? Definition of Stress by Merriam-Webster: Stress is “a physical, chemical, or emotion...

Aug 5, 2016

ERP 073: As A Man, How Do I Open Up More In My Relationship?

Listener’s question: “I feel like I have a huge problem with my assertiveness. I am recently m...

Jul 27, 2016

ERP 072: What Happens When You Hear “I am not IN love with you anymore”?

Listener’s question: “My wife and I have been struggling with our 19 year marriage. A year ago...

Jul 19, 2016

ERP 071: How To Use Sexual Energy To Improve Your Health & Relationship – With Sarina Stone

Guest: Sarina Stone is an internationally renowned Medical Chi Kung (Qigong) instructor, Abdominal M...

Jul 11, 2016

ERP 070: How To Gain Emotional Balance In Your Relationship – With Sarina Stone

Guest: Sarina Stone Sarina Stone is an internationally renowned Medical Chi Kung (Qigong) instructor...

Jun 30, 2016

ERP 069: Have You Lost Motivation In Your Relationship?

Recently, I watched The Psychology of Self-Motivation, by Scott Geller, which is a TEDx video. Usual...

Jun 22, 2016

ERP 068: What Women Really Want…Really! With Dr. Kathryn Foster

Kathryn Foster, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in Ft Worth, Texas.With a masters degree...

Jun 15, 2016

ERP 067: Why blaming is a problem in relationship and how to avoid it

Why do we blame the people we love? Most of the time, we are not trying to be mean or hurtful when w...

How to respond to criticism in relationships

May 30, 2016

ERP 066: How to move from criticism into love & appreciation With Kathlyn Hendricks

Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT*, is an evolutionary catalyst and contextual disruptor. She has bee...

May 26, 2016

ERP 065: How Complaining damages your Relationship & what to do about it

5 Ways Complaining Is detrimental to Your Relationship Here are 5 Questions to help you identify if ...

May 18, 2016

ERP 064: How To keep Your Relationship Strong (when she is more successful) – Part 2

In last weeks episode, How To Keep Your Relationship Strong (when she is more successful) – Pa...

May 11, 2016

ERP 063: How To keep Your Relationship Strong (when she is more successful)

Are men really attracted to successful women? Does a man feel threatened or emasculated when his fem...

May 3, 2016

ERP 062: “Just Friends” Is It Really Possible?

Can you simply have a friendship when you have romantic and/or sexual potential with someone? Is it...

Apr 25, 2016

ERP 061: How To Experience More Togetherness In Relationship With Leisa Peterson

Leisa Peterson is a Business EFT expert and Wealth Coach specializing in helping people clear their ...

Apr 15, 2016

ERP 060: How To Step Up To A Healthy, Authentic Relationship With Monika Hoyt

Monika is a licensed therapist and relationship coach promoting healthy, authentic relationships fro...

Apr 8, 2016

ERP 059: Risk Love To Be True To Oneself

Listener’s Question: “How or what might you be able to recommend for my current situatio...

Apr 6, 2016

ERP 058: Beyond the Wedding. What is Marriage Really Like?

“112 Weddings” by Doug Block After filming over 20 years of couples weddings, videograph...

Mar 16, 2016

ERP 057: How To Avoid Enabling Your Partner’s Destructive Behavior

Listener’s Question: Hello Dr. Jessica Higgins, I’m really enjoying your podcast. Thank ...

Mar 3, 2016

ERP 056: Secrets To Sex Even When No One Is In The Mood With Alison Armstrong

Alison Armstrong, author, educator, and creator of the widely acclaimed “Queen’s Code” w...

how to respond to criticism in relationships

Feb 29, 2016

ERP 055: What To Do When You Are Feeling Criticized In Relationship

Criticism. It hurts. Especially when it comes from your significant other, the person who you want t...

Feb 23, 2016

ERP 054: How To Bridge A Communication Gap With Your Partner

Act Now – Spots Are Filling Up! A Gift: For the first 40 people who contact me, I am offering...

Feb 14, 2016

ERP 053: How To Build Emotional Assertiveness In Relationship

Happy Valentines Day! A special gift: For the first 40 people who contact me, I am offering a compl...

Attachment Styles Love Relationships

Feb 8, 2016

ERP 052: Save Your Relationship By Understanding Your Attachment Needs

Happy birthday Empowered Relationship! A special gift: For the first 40 people that contact me, I a...

adhd and romantic relationships

Jan 29, 2016

ERP 051: How To Thrive With ADHD In Your Relationship

Melissa Orlov is the author of two award-winning books – The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) an...

higher consciousness in relationships

Jan 21, 2016

ERP 050: Exploring Love & Conscious Evolution With Dr. Keith Witt

Dr. Keith Witt is a Licensed Psychologist, teacher, and author who has lived and worked in Santa Bar...

what leads to a lasting marriage

Jan 16, 2016

ERP 049: The One Relationship Type That Leads To Lasting Love

Jayson Gaddis – Chief relationship geek and host of the Smart Couple Podcast is the breakthrou...

How to say no in relationships

Jan 8, 2016

ERP 048: What To Do When You Don’t Know How To Say “No” In Relationship

You say “no” all of the time. Any time you make a choice, you say “yes” to s...

alignment in relationships

Dec 30, 2015

ERP 047: How To Create Alignment In Your Relationship

How to use the end of the year as an opportunity to get more aligned With the new year approaching, ...

How To Be Assertive In A Relationship

Dec 22, 2015

ERP 046: How To Be More Assertive In Relationship

Last week I talked about How To Gain Self-Confidence In Relationship. I discussed the positive cycle...

How To Gain Self-Confidence In A Relationship

Dec 16, 2015

ERP 045: How To Gain Self-Confidence In Your Relationship

For years, I have been talking with clients about the important balance between assertiveness and co...

Have A Successful And Happy Relationship In Your Second Marriage

Dec 7, 2015

ERP 044: Can Second Marriages Really Be Happy And Successful?

Relationships sometimes fail or end. When they do, it’s easy to doubt whether or not you are d...

How to Overcome Jealousy in Marriage

Nov 30, 2015

ERP 043: How To Transform Jealousy into Passion and Excitement

Jealousy in Marriage and Love Relationships Mali Apple and Joe Dunn are authors, coaches, lovers, an...

Competing in a Relationship

Nov 23, 2015

ERP 042: What Is The One Thing You Can Do To Move From Relationship Competition To Creativity?

(These are Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the podcast episode to hear stories, examples, and more ...

Overcoming Fear in Relationships

Nov 16, 2015

ERP 041: Shifting From A Mindset Of Fear To A Mindset Of Love With Bryan Reeves

Overcoming Fear in Relationships As a former US Air Force Captain, Bryan Reeves has now become an in...

Good Intentions in a Relationship

Nov 9, 2015

ERP 040: How To Be Intentional In Relationship With Stuart Fensterheim

Good Intentions in a Relationship Stuart Fensterheim, LCSW has been a couples counselor for over 30 ...

criticism in relationship

Nov 3, 2015

ERP 039: How To Shift Criticism Into Powerful Communication

In the article, Why Criticism Is So Painful In Relationship, I explained why criticism is problemati...

constant criticism in relationship

Oct 24, 2015

ERP 038: Why Criticism Is So Painful In Relationship

Why Constant Criticism in Relationship is so Painful Most of us know that constant criticism in rela...

Rejection Issues Relationship

Oct 16, 2015

ERP 037: How To Deal With A “No” In Relationship

Getting a “no” can be incredibly painful as it can bring up rejection issues in relation...

Listening Skills Relationship

Oct 9, 2015

ERP 036: How To Offer The Gift Of Listening

Listening in Your Relationship Applying listening skills in an intimate relationship is not realisti...

How to Balance Work and Love Life

Oct 1, 2015

ERP 035: How To Not Sacrifice Your Relationship Health When You Are Working Hard

How to Balance Work and Love Life These are my podcast show notes: Be sure to listen to the episode ...

Balancing Work and Relationships

Sep 24, 2015

ERP 034: How To Make Your Relationship A Priority, Even During The Busy Times

Balancing Work and Relationships These are my podcast show Notes. Be sure to listen to the episode t...

Overcoming Life Challenges and Difficult Times

Sep 17, 2015

ERP 033: How To Turn Life Challenges Into Life Transformation

Overcoming Life Challenges and Difficult Times These are my podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to...

how should a man act in a relationship

Sep 10, 2015

ERP 032: The Naked Truth About Men And Women In Romance – With Dr. Kathryn Foster

Differences Between Men and Women that Make Relationship Challenging. These are my podcast show note...

How to Improve Your Relationship

Sep 4, 2015

ERP 031: How To Stay Motivated On The Path Of Relationship Growth

How to Improve Your Relationship These are my podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to the full epis...

How To Keep The Spark In Your Relationship

Aug 27, 2015

ERP 030: Mission Date Night – With Drs. Rob & Janelle Alex

How To Keep The Spark In Your Relationship These are my podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to the...

Common Marriage Issues

Aug 20, 2015

ERP 029: How To Clear An Issue With Your Partner – Part 2

Common Marriage Issues Part II These are my podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to the full episod...

Common Marriage Issues

Aug 13, 2015

ERP 028: How To Clear An Issue With Your Partner

Common Marriage Issues These are my podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hea...

How To Get What You Want In A Relationship

Aug 6, 2015

ERP 027: Asking For What You Want & Getting It ~ With Dr. Corey Allen

How To Get What You Want In A Relationship These my Empowered Relationship podcast show notes. Be su...

how to overcome hurt in a relationship

Jul 30, 2015

ERP 026: How To Repair & Resolve Hurt In Relationship

How To Overcome Hurt In A Relationship These are my Empowered Relationship podcast show notes. Be su...

being your best in a relationship

Jul 23, 2015

ERP 025: Be The Best You Can Be In Relationship

These are my Empowered Relationship podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear sto...

Relationship Conflict Resolution Tips

Jul 16, 2015

ERP 024: The Most Important Ingredient To Shifting Conflicts

These are my Empowered Relationship podcast show notes. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear sto...

Jul 9, 2015

ERP 023: What To Do When Your Significant Other Is Struggling

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. If you have e...

Jul 2, 2015

ERP 022: How To Feel More Confident In Relationship – Part 2

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. Last week, I ...

Jun 25, 2015

ERP 021: How To Feel More Confident In Relationship

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. Most of have ...

Jun 18, 2015

ERP 020: Nine Types Of Love In Relationship

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. What is love?...

Jun 11, 2015

ERP 019: Building Connection In Relationship With A “Do Over”

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. What is a “Do...

Jun 4, 2015

ERP 018: How To Deal With Feelings Of Anger In Relationship

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. In this episo...

May 28, 2015

ERP 017: What To Do When You Are Feeling Lonely In Relationship Part 2

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. In this episo...

May 21, 2015

ERP 016: What To Do When You Are Feeling Lonely In Relationship

Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips. Here are some...

May 14, 2015

ERP 015: Do You Have A “Unity” Or “Journey” Mindset In Relationship?

In a recent study, Lee and his colleagues looked at the impact of a “unity” mindset versus a “journe...

May 7, 2015

ERP 014: How To Stop The Drama In Relationship

A listener submitted this topic for this week’s online relationship help episode, which is How...

Apr 30, 2015

ERP 013: Balancing Intimacy And Autonomy In Relationship

Recently, I wrote a four article series discussing common reasons why we experience difficulties in ...

Apr 23, 2015

ERP 012: Dealing With Extended Family’s Expectations

Dealing with extended family’s expectations can be difficult to navigate sometimes. Dynamics can be ...

Apr 16, 2015

ERP 011: How Technology Impacts Our Relationships

Technological devices are a part of our lives. Most of us have smartphones and use them consistently...

Apr 9, 2015

ERP 010: Our Story – A little Bit About Our Journey. With Reid Peterson

In this episode, you will hear my husband, Reid Peterson, and I share a little bit about our journey...

Apr 2, 2015

ERP 009: My Personal Story – What Led Me Into The Field Of Couples Work And Relationship Coaching

In this episode, I share my personal story of falling in love and having relationship challenges. He...

Mar 30, 2015

ERP 008: How To Work On Your Relationship When You Do Not Have The Time

All too often, we avoid challenges in our relationship. Either we don’t know how to address ou...

Mar 19, 2015

ERP 007: Cultivating More Connection In The Little Moments

The Relational Approach emphasizes the priority of the relationship. It puts the focus on the qualit...

Mar 12, 2015

ERP 006: Making And Keeping Agreements To Strengthen Your Relationship

Agreements help foster clarity, confidence, progress, and trust. Setting up a conversation for succe...

Mar 5, 2015

ERP 005: Expectations In Relationship (5 Considerations Your Want To Be Aware Of) Part 2

Our expectations inform how we relate and react to others. Usually, we don’t stop to look at w...

Feb 26, 2015

ERP 004: Expectations In Relationship (5 Considerations You Want To Be Aware Of)

Expectations can fuel and motivate how we relate and react to our partners. Commonly, we expect our ...

Feb 19, 2015

ERP 003: 6 Ways To Be Supportive (When Your Partner Wants Your Attention)

What are the ways you offer support when your partner is having a difficult time? While most of us w...

Feb 12, 2015

ERP 002: Listening And Deciding (When You Are Not Sure What Step To Take In Relationship)

Many times we know we need to take action, but we don’t know what step to take. Or we feel that chan...

Feb 5, 2015

ERP 001: Turning Confusion Into Clarity (When You Are Feeling Stuck In Your Relationship)

If you have ever felt confused in your relationship, this episode offers a 5 step process to gain mo...

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