The Relationship Review
This podcast is for all types of relationships, LGBTQS+, married or not, old or young, long term or short term and monogamous and non- monogamous. Each episode focuses on practical ways to strengthen your intimate relationship and how to address concerns which could arise. Welcome to my safe space! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexy Saturday Masturbation Celebration
On this Sexy Saturday we look at all things masturbation! It's incredible mental and physical health benefits. Join me to learn more. Music by amaksi from PixabayPINK CHERRY Online Adult Storewww.pinkcherry.com REFERENCESBroster, A. (2022, October 12). What are the health benefits of female masturbation? Forbes. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicebroster/2020/06/22/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-female-masturbation/?sh=792bbb1d4e6b Bowman. (2014). Women’s Masturbation: Experiences of Sexual Empowerment in a Pr...
Boundary Setting in Intimate Relationships
On today's episode we take a close look at the different kinds of boundaries that we set in our intimate relationships. How can we set these boundaries in the most ethical way for everyone involved. Boundaries are the solid foundation of every romantic relationship. I invite you to this brave space to look at yours a bit closer. Theme Music by: amaksi from Pixabay REFERENCES Cravens, J. D. (2013). Social networking infidelity: Understanding the impact and exploring rules and boundaries …
Sexy Saturday No Sex and Maintaining Sexual Wellness
On our first Sexy Saturday we take a look at relationships that either have reduced sexual activity or no sexual activity. We also discuss maintaining your sexual wellness and beginning to have conversations about sex with your partnerTheme Music by: amaksi from PixabayReferencesBerry, M. D., & Berry, P. D. (2013). Contemporary treatment of sexual dysfunction: Reexamining the biopsychosocial model. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 10(11), 2627–2643.Berry. (2013). The History and Evolution of Sex Therapy and its Relationship to Psychoanalysis. International …
Beginnings Part 2
The second half of our two part series Beginnings talking about the early stages of relationships. I'm proud to feature real couples sharing memories of their early days, you won't want to miss this one!Theme Music by: amaksi from PixabayREFERENCESBerg, & McQuinn, R. D. (1986). Attraction and ExchBrown, & Shinohara, S. K. (2013). Dating Relationships in Older Adulthood: A National Portrait. Journal of Marriage and Family, 75(5), 1194–1202. https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12065ange in Continuing and Noncontinuing Dating Relationships. Journal of Personality and S...
Beginnings Part 1
Part 1 of our two part episode on dating and the early stages of romantic relationships. This isn't one you want to miss no matter if you are dating or have been together forever!Theme Music by: amaksi from PixabayREFERENCESBerg, & McQuinn, R. D. (1986). Attraction and ExchBrown, & Shinohara, S. K. (2013). Dating Relationships in Older Adulthood: A National Portrait. Journal of Marriage and Family, 75(5), 1194–1202. https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12065ange in Continuing and Noncontinuing Dating Relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, …
Partnership in Grief
Today we look at managing grief in your intimate partnership. Along with a general overview of grief, we delve into specific areas of grief which could affect intimate partnerships like child loss and spousal loss.Theme Music by: amaksi from PixabayREFERENCESBrenn, & Ytterstad, E. (2016). Increased risk of death immediately after losing a spouse: Cause-specific mortality following widowhood in Norway. Preventive Medicine, 89, 251–256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.06.019 Förster, Pabst, A., Stein, J., Röhr, S., Löbner, M...
See you all in Season 2!
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Holiday Traditions
On today's show we explore holiday traditions and how they can add beauty and challenge to your intimate relationshipTheme Music by: amaksi from PixabayHoliday Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas by dreamlampREFERENCESGottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy. W. W. Norton & Company. Mehta, S. (2020). Christmas in the room: gender, conflict and compromise in multi-religious domestic space. Religions 11 (281) p. 1-11.Sarah Marie Hall & Clare Holdsworth (2016) Family Practices, Holiday and the Everyday, …
Communication
Part 2 of a two-part series on communication. In this episode we look at the final 2 steps of communication, engaging in conversation with your partner and following up.Theme Music by: amaksi from PixabayREFERENCESGottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy. W. W. Norton & Company.Johnson, S. M. (2019). Attachment theory in practice: Emotionally focused therapy (Eft) with individuals, couples, andfamilies. The Guilford PressLOCKE, K. D. (2008). Attachment styles and interpersonal approach an...
Communication
Communication is a big word and a big process. This is episode 1 of a two-part series on communication. This episode looks at steps 1 and 2 in the process of communication, preparing for your conversation and inviting your partner into conversation.Theme Music by: amaksi from PixabayREFERENCESGottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy. W. W. Norton & Company.Johnson, S. M. (2019). Attachment theory in practice: Emotionally focused therapy (Eft) with individuals, couples, andfamilies. The Guilford PressLOCKE, …