Joined by special guest, Julie Menanno, our hosts sit down to discuss self-awareness, emotional regulation, and developing a secure relationship with oneself. She emphasizes that attachment wounds manifest through self-abandonment, which leads to unhealthy relational patterns. Healing involves learning to sit with and process difficult emotions rather than seeking external reassurance, shifting from The post 500: How To Heal Insecure Attachment With Julie Menanno appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

Explore the tension between personal experience and factual correctness in relationships, particularly in boundary-setting and decision-making. The hosts discuss how relying too heavily on logic and research to "win" arguments can create gridlock and emotional disconnection, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, empathy, and slowing down difficult conversations. They demonstrate how shifting from a The post 499: Boundaries & What’s Right appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

Rituals create trust, connection, and predictability between partners. Whether it is daily acts, like greeting each other after work or having a bedtime routine, or larger, less frequent traditions, like weekly date nights, annual celebrations, or even rituals for personal space. Without these conversations, there an be an unspoken expectations around rituals that The post 498: Rituals appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

Learn how miscommunication and emotional defenses—such as criticism, defensiveness, or withdrawal—reinforce each other in a self-perpetuating loop. By identifying these cycles and understanding the emotions driving them, couples can shift from blame to curiosity, fostering better connection and repair. In the episode, we touch on relationship topics such as: The Root of Negative The post 497: What Is A Negative Couples Cycle? appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

Dive into the “taboo” topic of sex, get advice on when to say yes and when to say no. This episode explores how partners can navigate differences in sexual desire by recognizing how things like stress, emotional connection, and personal preferences impact intimacy and why a simple "yes" or "no" isn’t always the The post 496: Sex: When To Say Yes & When To Say No appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

Dive into boundaries, emphasizing their importance in maintaining personal energy, trust, and healthy relationships. The hosts delve into the pitfalls of rigid or non-existent boundaries, offering strategies to navigate requests thoughtfully while prioritizing individual values and needs. By sharing real-life examples, they highlight how to say "yes," "no," or propose counter-offers based on The post 495: Boundaries appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

How to help, how to love, and how to communicate with the pursuers in a relationship. We hate absolutes, but are pretty confident in saying that every relationship has a pursuer and a withdrawer, so if there are two podcasts you listen to of ours, let this be them! In this episode, we The post 494: Pursuers appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

How to help, how to love, and how to communicate with the withdrawer in a relationship. We hate absolutes, but are pretty confident in saying that every relationship has a pursuer and a withdrawer, so if there are two podcasts you listen to of ours, let this be them! In this episode, we The post 493: Withdrawers appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

What does it means to be relational over being right. We've heard it said before that you can be right or you can be in a relationship. Which is so hard when you like being right as much as we all do! We also dig through how we get so focused on the The post 492: You Can Either Be Right Or Be In A Relationship appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more

Explore the relationship between emotional needs and actionable requests in the context of individuation. They discuss how recognizing individual differences and pairing emotional needs with specific requests can enhance communication and connection in relationships. The episode highlights practical strategies for navigating common relational challenges, emphasizing the importance of understanding and negotiating needs. In The post 491: Individuation Is The Key To Your Relationship appeared first on I Do Podcast ..read more