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

There is a lot of stigma and cultural norms that we don't really question around divorce. What if it didn't have to be nasty and terrible when you break up or divorce your partner? Unfortunately, relationships and marriages do end, and we're not always great at navigating these circumstances with kindness and grace. Listen to today's show for some amazing tools and insights for creating a divorce or breakup that you can be proud of.  In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Vickberg we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get over the myth that your ex is the enemy and why antagonism won't serve you Navigating a divorce with kids and considering the option that you could still live with your ex! How to decide with your partner how to create a healthy divorce What to do when one partner does not want to end the marriage The huge benefits of creating a healthy divorce Navigating feelings around your ex dating again And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online

Do you identify as a highly sensitive person? Perhaps your partner does? All of us have different levels of sensitivity that we have to deal with when navigating relationships and life. Listen to today's show to better understand your sensitivities or your partner's in order to live a happier and healthier life.  In this episode with Andre Sólo we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Defining sensitivity and the sensitivity scale How to navigate high sensitivity, and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of highly sensitive individuals How to navigate conflict for highly sensitive individuals Embracing your sensitivity Who highly sensitive people should be in relationships with How we view sensitivity in individuals And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Like A Kitten curates

Dating can feel challenging, tiring and even hopeless. However, it's important to know that you're not alone and that it doesn't have to be so hard. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate dating, keep your heart open and find peace with yourself.  In this episode with Christiana Cioffi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to navigate the challenges of dating as you age Learning to become happy with yourself in order to find happiness when dating How to approach sexuality after not dating for a while How to live a healthier life as a single person Becoming comfortable with who you are How to deal with feelings that you may not 'have it' anymore And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Apostrophe offers personalized, clinically proven treatment plans crafted by a boa

Breaking up is almost never easy and the emotional toll after the breakup can be quite exhausting. Listen to today's episode for amazing tools to help you navigate through a breakup and get over your ex.  In this episode with Dr. Cortney Warren, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Tips for cutting contact with your ex The importance of retelling your break up story and how to do it What to do if you're struggling to move on Unpacking the myth that time will heal your wounds What to do if you're struggling with obsessive thinking about your ex and the former relationship Dating after a breakup And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shippin

This conversation is a comprehensive look at three very important elements of a healthy relationship. We haven't talked much about commitment on this show and the first half of the conversation is dedicated to this critical topic. Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable advice to start applying to your relationship today! In this episode with Matthew Hoffman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Different kinds of commitment and how to show more commitment in your relationship Fears around commitment and how to talk about them with your partner The key ways to show appreciation and gratitude in your relationship How to communicate with intentionality  Important questions to ask your partner that will help you connect with them Understanding what is underlying conflict in your relationship The importance of fighting fair and creating understanding during conflict And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and tem

No one wants to feel like the best sex they've ever had with their partner is behind them. However, many people will feel like the sex they had early in their relationship was way better than it is down the road. Listen to today's show to learn why that doesn't have to be the case and the tools and practices to create the best sex of your relationship right now! In this episode with Eleni Economides, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the best sex of our relationship is often at the beginning and how to switch that pattern The importance of looking at ourselves first to start addressing the problem Why we stop trying to seduce our partner as the relationship goes on and how this affects our sex lives Deconstructing the myth that “if I have to try to have better sex, then something is not right” The importance of taking the first step to start improving your relationship and how to get over that fear And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for

Giving and receiving constructive feedback can be a tricky area to navigate in all of our relationships, especially romantic relationships. Understanding the tools to best give and receive feedback will help you live a happier and healthier life. Listen to today's show to learn more about constructive feedback and start applying these tools today! In this episode with Dr. Wyatt Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding when and how to give constructive feedback Tools to give constructive feedback  Specific exercises to implement in your relationship to create space for feedback How to navigate unsolicited advice in your relationship What to do if you're a problem solver and feel like you want to give unsolicited advice The importance of creating safety in your relationship and how to do it And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for ou

There is a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding our personal relationship to sexuality and bringing that into our relationships. Understanding all of the things that influence how we think about sex can help us improve our sex lives and move through our relationships more positively. Listen to today's show to learn what makes good sex, what sex is worth having and what makes it better.  In this episode with Catherine Roach, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What makes good sex?  Physical and emotional vulnerability around sex Understanding how the cultural scripts around sexuality may be influencing you Unpacking the shame you may have around sexuality and how to do it How to talk to your kids about sex to set them up for a healthy relationship with their sexuality Sex positivity and why that doesn't always mean more sex And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing

Not everyone is going to have the same exact set of values and beliefs as you. Navigating our romantic relationships, friendships and family relationships with those whose values may differ is an important skill for a happy and healthy life and a more peaceful world. Listen to today's show to learn these skills and start applying them today! In this episode with Dr. Samantha Stein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding what values are and how they impact us What to do when some values don't align with someone we are in relationship with The importance of active listening when discussing differing values and opinions Why values don't have to be all or nothing when it comes to alignment Understanding which values are non-negotiable for you Accepting differences with your family And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when yo

We all want to have better sex lives, but it's not always easy to make that happen. Understanding the research around desire, arousal and our biology can go a long way in helping us improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn some key tools and insights that will help you improve your sex life today! In this episode with Michael Sytsma, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The different types of desires that men and women exhibit and how understanding them will improve your sex life The difference between desire and arousal and key points about both areas How to bring the art of seduction into your relationship The importance of creating a healthy connection outside of the bedroom to improve your sex life Important questions to ask your partner about sex The number 1 turn on for women according to research Creating a vision for your sex life in your relationship Navigating pain issues during sex And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created

Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples in healthy relationships do not try to avoid conflict, they navigate conflict in productive and healthy ways instead. Listen to today's show to learn what to do when you or your partner are triggered, and how to navigate these situations in the best way possible.  In this episode with Wendi Dumbroff, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The vulnerability cycle that can occur when one partner is triggered and how this can create a negative spiral of conflict How to become aware of the cycles of fights you may be having in your relationship and navigate these conflicts better The importance of understanding the why's of you and your partner's triggers Understanding that we can't help what we feel, but we can help what we do with those feelings Tools to listen and validate your partner's feelings and examine your own How wounds from our family of origin affect how we show up in our relationships And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates

Understanding who we are and what we want are some of the most important things we can do for ourselves in life. It's not always easy to understand these things either. Sometimes we think we know who we are and what we want, but we're not quite sure. This is our life's work and we can always use help along the way. Listen to today's show for some great tools to understand who you are and what you want in a relationship.  In this episode with Andrea Dindinger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to acknowledge and determine what it is you want The importance of not judging ourselves harshly and how to break this pattern How to find the perfectly, imperfect partner for a relationship Valuing yourself when choosing a partner The importance of shifting your focus from yourself when dating Tools and exercises to help determine what it is that you want And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A K

Are you a people pleaser? It's not the worst thing in the world to identify as one, however, you may be sacrificing your own happiness in the name of keeping everyone around you happy. You may also grow resentful and have a lot of anxiety around keeping those around you happy. Listen to today's show to learn how to create boundaries, communicate your needs and live a more fulfilling life.  In this episode with Tonya Lester, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Traits that may indicate you're a people pleaser and need to create better boundaries for yourself Learning how to engage in healthy conflict instead of always saying yes or bending over backwards to assist others The importance of not talking ourselves out of our feelings How to understand and communicate your expectations in relationships The importance and tools for identifying our needs and communicating them in relationships And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp: Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy

Love is a big idea to try to understand. What is love? How does everything around us affect how we view and experience love? What we think is love may not actually be love, but a misconstrued idea of it based on a huge number of factors. All this is to say that love can be complicated! Listen to today's show for a fun and insightful conversation about what love is and how to think about it for yourself. We all need more love in our lives and this show will help you find it.  In this episode with Humble The Poet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How what we think love is may not actually be love and why this is the case Why we tend to pick what's familiar rather than what's good for us What love actually is and how to think about it Understanding love and how you experience it in relationships How to unlearn the misconstrued ideas about love we may be holding on to Loving yourself more and tips to do so And much more! Don't forget to order the book! HOW TO BE LOVE(d): Simple Truths

Money can create a lot of stress in a relationship. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate money and finances in your relationship from one of the world leaders in personal finance advice.  In this episode with Ramit Sethi, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to get on the same page with your partner around your finances Understanding you and your partner's money psychology and building your version of a 'rich life' together The importance of proactively talking with your partner about money and how to do it The value of planning fun things to do together with your money while creating your relationship bucket list Understanding your money lens and how valuable this can be when tackling money issues And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter

Knowing what we want and what is good for us in a relationship is not always easy. In today's episode we break down many relationship myths and work to get to the bottom of what you should be looking for both when seeking a partner or if you're currently in a relationship. Buckle up, there's a ton of great insight in today's show! In this episode with Jillian Turecki, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Examining our history and learning what it is we should be looking for in a relationship What to think about if you're constantly entering relationships that are not good for you The importance of asking for what you want in relationships Unpacking the myth that a relationship will save you How to think about commitment during early stages of dating And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHel

Self inquiry will help us better understand ourselves and improve all of the relationships in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn valuable tools to take on the journey of understanding ourselves better.  In this episode with Dr. Tara Well, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Mirror meditation techniques to learn more about yourself How to deal with our inner critic Specific exercises and tools to deal with anxiety How to shift your focus to better navigate difficult emotions Processing criticism in your relationship and with yourself And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO

Gratitude can improve all areas of your life including your relationships. It's easy to focus on the negative and much harder to be thankful for the life we have. It's the season of gratitude and there's no better time to start a gratitude practice than now. Listen to today's show to learn some valuable tips for creating more gratitude in your life.  In this episode with Najma Khorrami, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Benefits of self compassion and gratitude Tools and practices to implement more gratitude into your life today Teaching kids about gratitude Paying attention and creating appreciation for the stunning moments of our lives And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp. Relationship Advice is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness comp

Developing intimacy and passion in your relationship is an important way to feel more connected and fulfilled. Listen to today's show for a variety of amazing tips and practices specifically to bring more intimacy and passion into your relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The myth of compromise in your relationship and how to create uncompromising intimacy Why withholding your desires is toxic for your relationship How to reignite the passion in your relationship Key tips for communicating with your partner about your desires How finding the erotic in the everyday will improve your relationship And much more! Sponsors Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Julie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or f

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. Our goal should not be to avoid conflict, but to navigate it in a healthy and respectable manner. Listen to today's show for a detailed overview about understanding conflict and how to navigate it better in your relationships.  In this episode with Marlene Chism, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to recognize conflict in your relationship The importance of understanding your narrative around conflict in your relationship How to communicate in the most productive way during conflict The key understanding that our stories are the sources of our own suffering Important questions to ask yourself and your partner before, during and after conflict How to listen better during conflict and why listening is so important And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO.