Relationship Advice

By Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich

Relationship Advice helps listeners uncover the stuck spots in their relationships by taking expert advice from three licensed professional counselors and boiling it down into digestible tips and tool... more

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How many episodes does Relationship Advice have?

The podcast currently has 533 episodes available.

Relationship Advice episodes:

January 15, 2025You Can Either Be Right Or Be In Relationship.
In this episode Colter, Cayla, and Lauren dive through what 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 content of the conversation but how the process is really what is important.

In the episode, we touch on topics such as:
Focusing on how vs what
Understanding emotional needs
Effective Communication Strategies
Why we are not pavlov’s dogs
and 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! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren

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58min
January 08, 2025Individuation Is The Key To Your Relationship
In today's episode Colter, Lauren and Cayla 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 episode, we touch on topics such as:
Understanding Individuation
Emotional Needs vs. Actionable Requests
Raw Spots and Their Influence
Negotiation and Boundaries
Effective Communication Strategies
and more!

Episode Links
Actionable Requests Document
Emotional Needs Document

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47min
January 02, 2025490: The Window of Tolerance And Staying Emotionally Regulated
In this episode of Relationship Advice, Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich explore the concept of the "Window of Tolerance," a framework developed by Dr. Dan Siegel. They discuss its importance in maintaining emotional regulation and improving relationships. The hosts delve into how understanding this concept can help navigate stress, build resilience, and foster healthier interpersonal dynamics.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Window of Tolerance Overview
Emotional Regulation
Fight, Flight, Freeze Impulses
Triggers and Resources
Relational Applications
Practical Tools

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Episode Links
Thrive Therapy

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53min
December 26, 2024489: What Can You Learn After 500 Episodes? Chase Celebration!
On this episode, Colter, Cayla, and Lauren sit down with the long-running Relationship Advice podcast host Chase Kosterlitz as he reflects on ten years of hosting, sharing key lessons/insights about relationships and emphasizing the importance of friendships and somatic practices for personal growth and relational well-being.

In this episode we discuss topics that include:
Chase's Reflections on Hosting
Attachment Styles
Effective Communication
Balance in Relationships
Friendships and Support Networks
Therapeutic and Somatic Practices

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55min
December 18, 2024488: Foundations of a Healthy Relationship
This episode introduces the foundations of a healthy relationship through four key pillars. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren use relatable examples, such as navigating differing preferences in dance lessons or understanding the dynamic between pursuers and withdrawers, to illustrate these concepts. They emphasize the importance of shared language, emotional safety, and empathy in building deeper connections. Rather than prescribing rigid rules, the episode advocates for learning and practicing relational skills through therapy and real-life experiences.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Emotional Regulation / Window of Tolerance
Recognizing/Breaking Negative Cycles
Vulnerability
Emotional Connection
Roles of Boundaries
Building Skills Through Practice

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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! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren

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52min
December 11, 2024487: Protective Moves
In this episode we sit down with licensed therapists and our incoming Relationship Advice hosts Colter, Cayla, and Lauren to talk about the "protective moves," or behaviors people exhibit during conflict to shield themselves emotionally or regain a sense of control in relationships. These 3 are experienced therapists specializing in attachment, trauma, and anxiety, explore how these moves—like defensiveness, criticism, passive aggressiveness, avoidance, or over explaining—are common yet often disconnecting strategies.

Key Points Include:
Understanding Protective Moves
Examples and Intentions
Origins and Patterns
Moving Through Conflict
Building Resources

The hosts emphasized that while protective moves are natural, fostering awareness and understanding can transform them from barriers to bridges in relationships. They closed by advocating for patience, self-compassion, and communication to navigate these dynamics effectively.

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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! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren

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52min
December 05, 2024486: Navigating Relationships With Love
Today's episode is a real treat as I have a wide ranging conversation with Diego Perez, aka, Yung Pueblo. Listen to today's show for valuable insights and tools to improve your life and relationships today.
In this episode with Diego Perez we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
What to do if you feel your partner is not self aware
The importance of being loosely attached to your views while in conversation
Why the ego loves sameness
Diego's writing process and where he draws inspiration from
How to create more depth in your relationship
Tools for nervous system regulation
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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52min
November 29, 2024485: Free Yourself From The Happiness Trap
The pursuit of happiness is one of the most talked about topics in the self-help world and life in general. What does it mean to be happy? Perhaps the pursuit of happiness is actually just a myth and what we really want to be looking for is joy and contentment. Listen to today's show for important questions to ask yourself and tools to discover what real happiness means.
In this episode with Shawn Léon Nowotnik we discuss

relationship advice topics that include:
The importance of creating meaning in your life and relationships
The commercialization of happiness and how it can lead you down the wrong path
Tools to discover your most authentic self and live authentically
Challenging the idea that you have to be perfect
What to do when you feel like you have everything and still are not happy
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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50min
November 20, 2024484: Healing From Chronic Pain
Navigating a relationship where you or your partner suffers from chronic pain can be very challenging. Listen to today's show to learn more about healing your chronic pain and how to support your partner on their journey while maintaining a healthy relationship.
In this episode with Bonnie Lester we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
The biological, social and physical impacts of pain
Using neuroplasticity tools and exercises for chronic pain reduction
The importance of developing a language around pain
Keys to healing and improving chronic pain
How to support a partner with chronic pain
Navigating the economic challenges of chronic pain
And much more!
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47min
November 14, 2024483: Healing Your Anxiety
Most people have experienced anxiety at some point in their lives. For some, anxiety can be frequent and debilitating. No matter the levels of anxiety you experience, we could all benefit from calmer, more peaceful states of being. Listen to today's show to learn how to heal your anxiety and thrive in your life and relationships.
In this episode with Dr. Nicole Cain we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Understanding the different features of anxiety to help heal them
Four actionable steps to move through anxiety with proven effectiveness
Why it's important to get out of your logical brain to heal anxiety
Reclaiming your agency to help cope with anxiety
Bridging the gap between the mind and the body to heal your anxiety
Breathwork exercises to help with anxiety
How to reprogram yourself to break the cycle of anxiety
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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53min

FAQs about Relationship Advice:

How many episodes does Relationship Advice have?

The podcast currently has 533 episodes available.

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