Podcast Episodes

Defensiveness

Episode 149

Continuing Gottman's Four Horseman series, Dr. Adam and Laurie dive deep into defensive behavior. Tune in to learn how to spot defensiveness within yourself and your partner. In this episode they off…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Getting Pregnant

Episode 148

Sexual problems and the quest for getting pregnant plague more couples than you'd think. The stress of conceiving can often prolong the process. Laurie and Dr. Adam talk infertility, conception and r…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Sex and Depression

Episode 147

Dr. Adam and Laurie discuss the complicated relationship between sex and depression in both men and women. They discuss symptoms and how to stay connected when your relationship is impacted by this a…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Mailbag: Listener Questions Answered

Episode 146

Laurie and Dr. Adam answer listener questions about sexual confidence, bringing a third person into a marriage, a porn addicted father and more!

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Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Say Yes to Sex!

Episode 145

How to say yes to sex! Just because you or your partner is a sexual distancer may not mean you don't want to have sex. Some distancers have difficultly saying yes in the moment. Dr.Adam and Laurie ex…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Stonewalling

Episode 144

What to do when your partner shuts down. In the second of Gottman's 'Four Horseman' series, Dr. Adam and Laurie address this destructive behavior and how to get through the seemingly unbreakable barr…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

10 Tips to Rekindle Romance

Episode 143

How to bring back the fun and romance into your relationship with these 10 easy tips. Listen in on Laurie’s controversial advice on becoming the "most romantic man in the universe"! Follow us on Patr…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Before Marriage

Episode 142

What is the number one most important trait in a good partner? Tune in to find out! In this episode Laurie and Dr. Adam explore the importance of sexual attraction vs emotional attraction. They also …

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Porn: Good or Bad?

Episode 141

Porn use can bring out strong reactions on both sides: Some view it as a minor impact on a marriage while others feel it is equivalent to cheating. Dr. Adam and Laurie explore porn’s impact on the se…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Contempt 911

Episode 140

Contempt, one of the most dangerous emotions in a relationship. This episode covers the markers of contemptuous behavior and why it's so destructive to a marriage. Laurie and Dr. Adam offer advice on…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago