Relationships, Sex, Dating and Marriage Advice - I Do Podcast

Relationships, Sex, Dating and Marriage Advice - I Do Podcast

Author: Relationship advice to help find lasting love, improve your relationship and marriage and fun ways to keep the spark alive with hosts Chase and Sarah.

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I Do Podcast interviews today’s most successful and inspiring relationship experts, therapists and couples. Hosted by Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz, I Do Podcast is all about inspiring young couples to create a fulfilling and happy relationship. Our weekly podcast will give you great advice to improve your relationship and fun ways to keep the spark alive. Each episode we will interview amazing relationship experts who share their knowledge on building successful and lasting love. Our guests will provide daily tips to improve your relationship, advice for young couples, amazing books and resources and much more. Join us on our journey to create lasting love!

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194: Not Feeling Loved and Connected In Your Relationship?

We all have a basic human desire to feel loved and connected to others. Our needs and expectations can often get projected onto our partner, and we may become disappointed when these needs aren't met. Listen to today's show to learn how to communicate better with your partner and get back that loving feeling! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The big mistake individuals make when trying to get more love and connection with their partner. Becoming aware of your expectations from your partner. Establishing a clear need and proactively asking for it from your partner. Creating habits to love our partners better. And much more! Dr. Samantha Smithstein is a clinical psychologist in San Francisco who specializes in relationships and intimacy and living your best life. She has been in practice for over 20 years. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/194 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors ForHers: Get you first month of birth control for just $5 right now while supplies last (and subject to doctor approval). See website for full details. Go to ForHers.com/ido. Restrictions apply, see website for full details and safety information. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

194: Not Feeling Loved and Connected In Your Relationship?

2019-04-1900:50:30

193: Anatomy of a Money Argument

Money — it's the number one cause of marital stress. It can lead to terrible arguments, resentment and even divorce. Don't let your relationship suffer from the common affliction of money arguments. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to talk with your partner about money in a productive way that won't hurt your relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why money is such a personal issue for people and can lead to feelings of being attacked or controlled by our partner. Learn how you and your partner personally relate to money to better talk about it with each other and come up with money compromises. How to prevent financial infidelity. The importance of completing a 'needs analysis' each month and how it can save your relationship. And much more! Scott and Bethany Palmer, The Money Couple, have dedicated their lives to helping others strengthen their relationships with the 5 Money Personalities. With 43 years of combined financial planning experience, they launched The Money Couple and are regulars on national TV and radio and speak internationally about love and money. Scott and Bethany enjoy an active lifestyle in Colorado with their two young sons, Cole and Cade. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/193 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

193: Anatomy of a Money Argument

2019-04-1000:55:082

192: Don't Worry, Be Happy

Happiness is all the rage these days. Top 10 lists for things to do to live a happier life are abundant in our social media feeds and online articles. So why do we feel so unhappy sometimes? Relationships and how you're navigating them hold a huge key to living a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to work toward a happier relationship and happier life. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our addiction to screen time is fueling loneliness, disconnection and unhappiness in our lives. How reminders, repetition and ritual can help fuel the changes we want in our lives. The importance of embracing painful emotions. Becoming aware of the fact that you're comparing your life to that of others. And much more! Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. For the last fifteen years, he has taught leadership, happiness, and mindfulness to audiences around the world. He is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and author of six books, including the international bestsellers Happier and Being Happy, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/192 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

192: Don't Worry, Be Happy

2019-04-0600:48:363

191: Rebound Relationships

Breakups suck. Whether you've been dumped or you broke off the relationship, feelings of shame, sadness, desperation and loss can arise. Along comes the 'rebound' relationship and we're back on the crazy love train again. Listen to today's episode as we debunk some of the myths surrounding rebound relationships and how to best navigate them. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How the desire to be attached affects our desire for a new rebound relationship Is it wrong to get into a rebound relationship right after a breakup? Learn the healthy response to a break up and establishing a new relationship Why the cliche, 'time heals all wounds', is a bit mistaken Gaining new perspectives and experiences through a new relationship And much more! Dr. Mary Lamia is a clinical psychologist and professor in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of five books, and blogs for Psychology Today and Therapy Today websites. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/191 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

191: Rebound Relationships

2019-03-2700:49:043

190: Religion and Your Relationship

Are you religious and your partner is not? Maybe the other way around? The landscape is changing and you don't have to share your partner's religion or be religious at all. Listen to today's episode and learn how to navigate religion in your relationship. It will be valuable whether you're an atheist or a devout follower! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The debate around interfaith marriages How religion can become irrelevant in your relationship The control issues surrounding religion in your relationship Tolerating the differences between you and your partner Raising kids with religious compromises between you and your partner And much more! Steven Ing is reframing an important conversation in society one about the intelligent management of human sexuality. He is a sought-after trainer, speaker and therapist, bringing nearly three decades of experience to his audiences and clients. His book, We’re All Like This” (2015, Giant Publishing), is used as a text in Human Sexuality classes in university classrooms. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/190 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

190: Religion and Your Relationship

2019-03-2000:48:084

189: Prioritizing YOUR Happiness In A Relationship

It's all too easy to 'lose yourself' in a relationship. Maybe you give up your hobbies and friendships just to please your partner or you just want to stay in their good graces. This is a long term strategy that is destined to fail. Listen to today's show to learn how to prioritize your personal happiness within a relationship. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Spending time with yourself and developing your own hobbies/interests The relationship power struggle that plays out when trying or failing to meet each others needs Communicating around your weekly schedules Getting to know yourself better And much more! Dr. Paulette Sherman is a psychologist who specializes in romantic relationships and coaches singles and couples to attract and maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of, ‘Dating from the Inside Out’ and the upcoming book, ‘Facebook Dating: from 1st Date to Soulmate.’ She teaches an online class called, ‘7 Steps to Dating Success’ on Udemy and has been a relationship expert on Channel 11, Fox 5, the Early Show, NPR, Huffington Post, Glamour, Cosmopoltan, Elle, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Refinery 29, Redbook, Readers Digest and the NY Times. She writes a column in Eligible magazine. Her website is www.DrPauletteSherman.com Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/189 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

189: Prioritizing YOUR Happiness In A Relationship

2019-03-1300:51:034

188: Recovering After A Breakup

A bad breakup can feel like your world is ending. Insecurity, fear and sadness are just a few of the many emotions we might feel. Listen to today's show to learn how to learn, recover, move on and find new love after a breakup. Learn the importance of stabilizing your life and seeking support after a breakup Why breakups can bring so much insecurity and sadness and how to deal with these emotions Reflecting on your past relationship and moving forward How to not get 'stuck' on an ex Regaining your confidence and finding new love And much more! About Our Guest: Dalila Jusic-LaBerge is a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online courses, coaching and counseling to help people confidently embrace love from the right partner. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/188 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Modern Fertility is the first comprehensive fertility hormone test for women, that you can take at home. Take the fertility quiz and get $20 off your first kit at ModernFertility.com/IDO If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

188: Recovering After A Breakup

2019-03-0600:48:585

187: The 'In It' Moment That Kills Relationships

We've all been there... Your blood begins to boil. Your temperature rises. Your body becomes tense as you prepare for a 'fight' with your partner. These moments could be small disagreements or big picture arguments. The 'in it' moment where we have the choice to go down the path of healing or destruction can be pivotal for the health of your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these moments in a better way. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why 'my way or the highway' is a terrible approach to relationship disagreements Regulating our emotions when we're upset or in a disagreement with our partner The desire to be heard and understood for relationship growth Stopping emotional reactivity in it's tracks Understanding that your partner has unique needs and feelings And much more! For more than 22 years, Maureen Hosier, PhD has specialized in the troubled dynamics of individuals in their romantic relationships and in their family and work place relationships. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/187 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

187: The 'In It' Moment That Kills Relationships

2019-02-2700:51:1510

186: How To Know If They're 'The One'

The choice to spend your life with another individual is a big one. It's important to ask yourself certain questions to understand why you're in a relationship with a particular individual. Whether you're single, dating or married, today's show will help guide you toward a better relationship future. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the alignment of values is critical to a successful relationship. How to make a clear partner choice without 'love chemicals' getting in the way. Understanding how your partner manages conflict as a key determinant of a successful relationship. The myth of the 'soulmate'. How to engage in future oriented thinking for your relationship. And much more! Dr. Cassandra Bolar has a passion to see families flourish and thrive. For over 13 years, she has been engaged in community-based programming and research efforts that focus on improving outcomes for children and their families. Clinically, she is passionate about serving marital couples through therapy and relationship education, and has created the Marriage Head Start premarital curriculum. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/186 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Babbel: The #1 selling language learning app in the world. Try Babbel for free by visiting Babbel.com or downloading the app. Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use in the bathroom everyday, including some amazing deodorant! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code IDO during checkout! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

186: How To Know If They're 'The One'

2019-02-2200:39:4912

185: Apologize Like You Mean It

Apologies are more than just a tool to help you and your partner move on from a difficult situation. They’re a way to mend an emotional hurt and keep a relationship strong. But how you apologize is extremely important. Simply saying, "I'm sorry", can feel insincere and often make the relationship conflict worse. Listen to today's show to learn how to apologize like you mean it. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn why apologizing is not a one-way street. Understand that there will be conflict in your relationship and that we must learn to repair rather than prevent conflict. How the receiver of an apology can help the relationship move forward after a transgression. Mindfully apologizing instead of simply saying, "I'm sorry", without really meaning it. And much more! Psychologist, author, speaker and Buddhist sex therapist, Dr. Cheryl Fraser, has a rare combination of academic credibility, humor, straight-talk, and life-changing advice. Dr. Cheryl has helped thousands of couples jump start their love life and create passion that lasts a lifetime. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/185 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Hourglass Cosmetics: Get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! Experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/IDO, and use promo code IDO at checkout. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

185: Apologize Like You Mean It

2019-02-1300:48:349

Comments (32)

June Eaton

This is exactly like my husband and I! Omg thank you guys so much!!!!

Apr 21st

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Joseph Wells

thanks for this episode. my wife and I were strong Christians when we got married 13 years ago. I became an atheist and it's hard. I worry about my short life and want to grow and try new things. it unnerves my wife.

Apr 6th

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Whitney Rodden

Your opening question - the one you always ask - is redundant. Everyone gives a different version of the same reply. Skip it!

Mar 30th

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Anthony Savarese

lost me in the first 3 minutes. if you're going to talk about it, you should know your own five principles cold

Mar 24th

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Brandon Boyd

Amazing podcast. Thank you for all the help

Mar 1st

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Jenica Frye

loved this style of episode. felt like I was able to relate with this so much!

Feb 25th

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Nidhi Dogra

the voice is not clear in any of the podcast. I wish it could be better. it's really distracting

Feb 23rd

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Essy SHIRO

I think if you guys left each other at a good note with no feeling attached then you can be friends. But if you still have feelings for your ex then you should not lie to yourself because you can NOT be friends. great podcast

Jan 29th

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Chael M

it's always been a no for me

Jan 24th

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Benyamin Asgari

no🤣

Jan 21st

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motivated19

love this!

Jan 15th

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Chris Petrovich

I'd really like to hear more from Sarah during the episodes. not just ads intro and outro oh, also I think Chase talks out of his ass a lot I'd like to hear more from the therapist haha

Jan 10th

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Whitney Rodden

Needed this. Thanks!

Jan 5th

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Aiden Lawson

I need advice

Dec 27th

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Alec Loy

please fix your speech impediment

Dec 11th

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Renee Burrows

Zhdj scc

Dec 11th

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Desiree Guzzo

I cant sign up for the 14 day challenge. PLEASE FIX!!!!

Dec 8th

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Crystal Falk

Love the style of this episode because it gives a real life and real couple example of how to use the tools discussed in a relationship. I love your guest 😊! I bet he really helps the couples he works with. love you guys as well so much! Thank u for all ur hard work trying to help others.

Nov 29th

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Papita Quintanar

Motivation

Nov 2nd

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Vincent Jimenez

I just love this podcast they have great advice and I'm learning so much.

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