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!


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384: Know Yourself, Improve Your Relationships

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

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Society, pop culture, media and the internet all paint a pretty rosy picture of what a relationship 'should' look like. Unfortunately, these models often don't reflect what a relationship will actually look like nor how to make them work well. Listen to today's show to understand what a healthy relationship actually looks like and requires. 
In this episode with Todd Baratz we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The harsh reality that our partner's will always frustrate us

Why love is conditional in adult relationships

A healthy approach to using attachment theory to inform your relationship experience 

What to do when the honeymoon phase ends in your relationship

How to navigate a decrease in sexual desire in your relationship

The importance of understanding your partner's triggers and communicating about your own

And much more!

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457: Hard Relationship Truths You Need To Hear

Throughout our lives we will be challenged with relationships, jobs and family among other things. Cultivating a positive mindset with tools to navigate these challenges is an important part of living a more joyful life. Listen to today's show to learn more about the tools to help move through all of life's challenges. 
In this episode with Tammy Mastroberte we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to cultivate spirituality and how to interpret signs the universe may be showing you

What to do when you feel like you're stuck in your life or relationship

How to integrate acceptance and surrender into your life

Exercises to cultivate more gratitude in your relationship

How to infuse your life with more joy

And much more!

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456: Moving Through Challenges

Anxiety, overthinking and our overall mental health has a huge impact on our physical health. It's important to understand just how much our mental and physical health are intertwined. There's no one better than a critical care nurse turned therapist like today's guest to guide us through improving and understanding the link between our mental and physical health. 
In this episode with Denise Schonwald we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to deal with anxiety and how it impacts us physically

How our body interprets anxiety

Tools to interrupt patterns of anxiety and overthinking

How to support an anxious partner

How negative mental health patterns manifest physically

And much more!

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455: How To Deal With Anxiety And Overthinking

There are many ways to structure a romantic relationship outside of the traditional monogamous framework. Listen to today's episode to explore the different non-traditional relationship styles and the common issues and benefits people experience in them. 
In this episode with Dr. Joli Hamilton we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The number one tip to experience a successful non-monogamous relationship

Should you try a non-monogamous relationship to save your current monogamous one?

How to discuss the idea of a non-monogamous relationship when you're currently in a monogamous relationship

How to navigate jealousy in any relationship

Dealing with the discomfort when experiencing jealousy

How to unpack your narrative around jealousy in your relationship

And much more!

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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
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454: Shifting From Default Monogamous Relating

Loving someone better starts with loving ourselves better. Self awareness, understanding our childhood and being present are just some of the tools to help ourselves along this path. Listen to today's show to learn how to love ourselves and others better. 
In this episode with Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Mohammad we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Internal acceptance and the "I love you test"

How to increase your self esteem and self compassion

Tests and questions to help unpack the trauma we may have experienced as a child

What to do if your partner does not want to do the work to improve the relationship

The importance of leaving more space for pleasure in the relationship over performance and perfection 

And much more!

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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
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384: Know Yourself, Improve Your Relationships

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