When couples start therapy they often tell me they want to communicate better, have tools for how to communicate, want the relationship to be more peaceful, and want a level of respect and kindness.  

Do you relate? 

I know I want a peaceful relationship with respect and kindness. What wonderful goals for these couples.

 In this episode, we cover 3 reasons you’re having conflicts. 

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A cheat sheet of loving phrases.

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If you and your partner want to improve your communication in 2024, here are 4 common sticking points that you will

January is a time of New Year resolutions, commitments to do better, and learning something new.

Here are 4 things to consider if you and your partner want to improve your communication in 2024.

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If you are wondering if you and your partner are compatible, or if you should break up, Alexandra has questions to consider to help you decide if you want to continue in your relationship.

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If you are looking for a sustainable, long-term relationship, this is the episode for you. Dr. Gottman reviews how to find safety and security in a love relationship.

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If you are looking for a sustainable, long-term relationship, this is the episode for you. Dr. Gottman reviews how to find safety and security in a love relationship.

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After being sleep-deprived, I was reminded about how important sleep is to a happy, healthy and harmonious relationship.

At risk of sharing overly simplistic suggestions, in this podcast we are talking about the importance of good sleep hygiene and the impact on a relationship.

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Tanner and Anne found themselves disconnected and hopeless as Tanner struggled with chronic pain. In this episode, they share how Tanner healed from his pain, and how their relationship

In this episode we cover:

- Relationship healing

- Structural pain vs. somatic pain

- Mind-body concerns

- How understanding led to healing

- Communication as a couple

- Overcoming hardship as a couple

Website: https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painpsychotherapy/

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Have you tried to raise an issue to your partner and rather than hear you, they whine, make excuses, or worse – they turn the issue on you?

Maybe you are the person who responds in these ways, and you don’t know why you do this.

In this podcast I will cover the common reasons people are defensive, and how to overcome it.

In this podcast we discuss:

- 5 reasons people are defensive

- The role of criticism

- What to do if you’re defensive

- Tools to change defensiveness

- Tools to decrease the chances your partner is defensive

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If you want to reignite the spark in your sex life, and gain a practical tool to keep your sexual pilot light on, check out this episode with Gina Gutierrez.

In this episode we discuss:

- The link between imagination and arousal

- Responsive vs spontaneous sexual desire

- Scheduling sex and spontaneous sex

- How “shoulds” can get in the way of a fulfilling sex life

- The role of fantasy in sex

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