Rock that Relationship!

Listen to our first “live studio audience” recording at the Tucson Hop Shop! Corey and Tracy banter about all things moving in – U-hauling, cohabitation agreements, as well as open drawers, ugly pictures, and other pet peeves. As usual, they are at opposite ends as Tracy says to speak up about all the little things, whereas Corey says to choose your battles. Hear Tracy share about how moving in together is the best way to get to know someone and Corey discuss the perils of the bag, which stays packed by the front door to move back and forth between houses before moving in. But, the best part of this episode is the audience participation, where the questions from others push both Corey and Tracy to skirt the issue of bed death and instead, mic drop for an off-air mix and mingle!

Show Notes:

Tucson Hop Shop-Learn more about this amazing local craft-beer and wine bar. They are LGBTQ-friendly and always supporting amazing events and initiatives to serve the community.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)-Find out more about your 4-letter type.

Personality Types and Romantic Compatibility: How Does It Work?-Read this article about MBTI and compatibility.

Compatibility and Myers and Briggs’ Personality Types-Check out this web page all about type compatibility. You can even take a shortened “unofficial” version of the MBTI to get your four-letter type.

Love Languages-Learn about Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages and how you like to give and receive love.

Astrology-Learn more about Bethany Nicole’s work with astrology, book a chart reading, and check out her book (and blog), Apologies I Never Got!

Check out her website at https://www.bethanynicole.com and follow her on Twitter at @Best2BBethany.

Maintaining Independence with Lindsay Andrews-Learn more about Lindsay’s work at com, email her at [email protected], or follow her at www.instagram.com/unstuckonyou

Unstuck on You Podcast-Check out Lindsay’s podcast about codependency, filled with insight from experts and personal stories.

Check out Season 5, Episode 4 for a full-length interview with Lindsay!

Listen as we talk with long-time civil rights activist, Colette Barajas as she offers ”a voice for those who haven’t found their voice yet.” Learn about the backstory of Colette’s, the first lesbian bar in Tucson, Arizona. But, Colette’s was more than just a bar; it was a place for lesbians to socialize, connect, and feel like they were part of a bigger community. Through our conversation, rest assured, we get a peek behind the scenes of Colette’s own relationship with her longtime partner and the advice she has for those in younger generations.

Show Notes:

Lost Womyn’s Space-Learn more about the history of Colette’s.

G3-Learn more about Tucson’s monthly G3 happy hours for the LGBTQ+ community.

Olivia Travel Company-Find out about how you can take an Olivia cruise or go on an Olivia vacation, a company dedicated to serving lesbians and LGBTQ+ women.

Colette Barajas

Email: [email protected].

And, if you are in need of a realtor, let Colette help!

Tune in to hear the backstories from Corey and Tracy about what each of their first “falling in love” experiences felt like. Corey shares her “in the closet” Notebook-like first love that came crashing and burning down, whereas Tracy talks about her college love triangle that led her to someone else.

Show Notes:

Coach Dorothy-Tune in to Dorothy Johnson’s podcast about getting past heartbreak.

The Notebook-Watch this love story about two people from opposite social circumstances spend their lifetimes trying to reconnect.

The L Word-Check out this seminal lesbian drama series that was the hallmark of coming out, dating, and love in the 2000s.

Carol McGlinchey-Learn about Carol’s own past lives and her work as a certified regression therapist, spiritual intuitive, and psychic medium.

Check out her website and email her at [email protected]

Learn more about Bethany’s work with astrology, book a chart reading, and check out her book (and blog), Apologies I Never Got!

Check out her website at https://www.bethanynicole.com and follow her on Twitter at @Best2BBethany.

Join us as we talk with relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne, as she shares wisdom and strategies for enhancing communication and dealing with conflict at the beginning stages of a relationship. But, this episode is like any other – Corey and Tracy see the world quite differently, with Tracy believing that conflict at the beginning can alleviate conflict down the road and Corey believing that sometimes too much conflict early on is a sign to part ways. Which is it? Dr. Heather Browne helps us figure it all out.

Show Notes:

Attachment Styles-Learn more about attachment styles – how they are formed and how they might impact your relationships.

Love Languages-Learn about Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages and how you like to give and receive love.

Heather Browne-As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy. She is a TedX and keynote speaker, has published in hundreds of journals, has an active TikTok channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news, was the relationship expert on KDOC Daybreak OC, and is published in Inc., Toronto Sun, Thriving Family Magazine, Light + Life, BRAINZ, Scary Mommy, and Psychology Today. She is a regular guest blogger for both Links for Shrinks and for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She offers a weekly newsletter packed with tips and techniques to improve relationships and has monthly workshops!

Web: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTd7b3xEh/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ulYsgmXJmdc

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drheatherbrowne

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086978599835&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: Heather♥️ Psychotherapist + Writer (@dr.heatherbrowne) • Instagram photos and videos.

Get your free gift at https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/3-Ways-to-Stop-a-Fight

Join us as we talk with certified regression therapist, spiritual intuitive, and psychic medium, Carol McGlinchey, about the influence of past lives in falling in love. Carol was trained and certified by Dr. Brian Weiss and James Van Praagh, pioneers in past life regression. Her insights on falling in love with yourself, the societal fallacy of the one “soulmate,” and how soul circles, karmic contracts, and free will provides a lens in which to embrace relationships. Hear as Corey learns that karmic debt doesn’t need to be settled by both partners at the same time – one can have resolve whereas the other might not be ready. And, Tracy is affirmed that she is her own best soulmate.

Show Notes:

Brian Weiss-Dr. Weiss is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and past life regressionist who writes about past lives and reincarnation.

Only Love is Real-Read about Dr. Weiss’s experience using past life regression therapy with two individuals who learn about their previous connections across lifetimes.

Many Lives, Many Masters-Read about Dr. Weiss’s self-discovery after using past life regression therapy with a client in which traditional psychotherapy was not helping her in addressing her fears.

Michael Newton-Dr. Newton is a spiritual regressionist and a “pioneer of afterlife exploration.”

Journey of Souls-This book focuses on the experiences of 29 individuals who, through hypnosis, recalled what happened to them between each of their lifetimes.

Destiny of Souls-Read about the experiences of 70 people engaging in past life regression therapy, where each explored their “lives between lives.”

James Van Praagh-James is a “survival evidence medium” who has evidence of life after death. He’s been on several TV and radio shows, including Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Larry King Live.

Marian Anderson-Learn more about the “first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.”

Gandhi-Learn information about Gandhi you may not have known.

Carol McGlinchey-Learn about Carol’s own past lives and her work as a certified regression therapist, spiritual intuitive, and psychic medium.

Web: http://spiritmessages.org/

Email: [email protected]

Join us as we talk with shadow worker and coach, Laura Giles, who shares insight on understanding how past trauma, particularly from one’s childhood, can emerge in a new romantic relationship. Through our conversation, Tracy’s oft-said comment, “when it’s hysterical, it’s historical” and quest for every first date to take place at a therapy session comes to life as Laura talks about the power of therapy, DBT, and meditation in mitigating the effects of past trauma in a new partnership. Corey readily admits, though, that any meditation beyond one minute is simply too long to “do nothing” as Laura says. Thankfully, they learned…one minute is all it takes, apparently.

Show Notes:

Gottman’s Relationship Destroyers-Find out more about contempt, stonewalling, criticism, and defensiveness and how they impact your relationships.

Marsha Linehan-Find out more about Dr. Linehan’s work with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Carla Mancari-Learn more about Carla Mancari’s publications including The 4th Chakra and Your Other Heart.

Laura Giles-Learn more about Laura’s work, including programs such as her coaching, retreats, and pilgrimages.

Web: lauragiles.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauragiles804

Instagram: https://instagram.com/lauragiles804

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lauragiles804

Ever wondered why when traveling with your partner, you want to chill out but your partner wants to follow a detailed itinerary? Or, that you want start assembling IKEA furniture right away while your partner would rather do an inventory of every piece? Each of us has preferences and styles that help us navigate the world. Sometimes, they match with those of our partners, and sometimes they don’t. Listen as Corey and Tracy explore personality assessments as well as love languages to learn more about how we show up in relationships, what we come to expect from others, and working with our partners to maximize commonalities and leverage differences into strengths.

Show Notes:

Enneagram-Learn more about the Enneagram and take this self-assessment to find out more about your Enneagram type.

What You Secretly Want From Love, Based On Your Enneagram Type-Learn about what each of the types are looking for in love.

The Enneagram Type Combinations-Use this tool to help you compare compatibility with each Enneagram type.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)-Find out more about your 4-letter type.

Personality Types and Romantic Compatibility: How Does It Work?-Read this article about MBTI and compatibility.

Compatibility and Myers and Briggs’ Personality Types-Check out this web page all about type compatibility. You can even take a shortened “unofficial” version of the MBTI to get your four-letter type.

StrengthsFinder-Learn more about the 34 Gallup strengths and take the CliftonStrengths Assessment.

DISC-Take the free version of the DISC assessment.

Emotional Intelligence-Choose from four different EI assessments.

Love Languages-Learn about Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages and how you like to give and receive love.

What if your friends or family members don’t like your new love? Are they good barometers for identifying red flags or just naysayers who don’t understand how awesome your new partner is? Or, what if they love your new boo…more than you do? Listen as Corey and Tracy discuss these and other deep questions about the power of others in influencing relationship decisions. Tracy shares how her polarizing approach to life allows her to manage others’ opinions about her relationships, and Corey discusses how her harmonizing approach can sometimes trigger unnecessary overthinking. As usual, both have very different takes on how others influence their relationships.

Show Notes:

Bethanynicole.com-Learn more about Bethany’s work with astrology, book a chart reading, and check out her book (and blog), Apologies I Never Got!

Check out her website at https://www.bethanynicole.com and follow her on Twitter at @Best2BBethany.

Love Languages-Learn about Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages and how you like to give and receive love.

Tune in for an insightful conversation with codependency expert and educator, Lindsay Andrews. We chat all things codependency – from how to recognize it, how to break the cycle, and how to set boundaries moving forward. Hear as we all pipe in, particularly Lindsay, about the myth of the “you complete me” and “you’re my other half” sayings, especially in light of codependency. Tracy questions whether her investment in relationships is actually overinvestment, while Corey asks Lindsay if, in an effort to avoid codependency, couples can be too independent. And, back by popular demand, a conversation about the “ugly baby doll,” sparked by Tracy, leads to a lively discussion for everyone.

Show Notes:

Jerry Maguire-Check out this movie about a sports agent gone independent.

The Notebook-Watch this love story about two people from opposite social circumstances spend their lifetimes trying to reconnect.

Al-Anon-Learn more about this support group for anyone concerned about a loved one’s alcohol use.

Lindsay Andrews-Learn more about Lindsay’s work.

Web: unstuckonuyou.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/unstuckonyou

Unstuck on You Podcast-Check out Lindsay’s podcast about codependency, filled with insight from experts and personal stories.

What is the honeymoon phase exactly? We meet that new person, fall head over heels, and float in bliss…for a few months, perhaps. Then, real life sets in. Join us as we talk with individual and couples’ counselor, Brittany Steckel, about what happens to our bodies and minds at the beginning of a relationship, how attachment styles might impact how we transition into the post-honeymoon phase, and the role of novelty in keeping the spark. Tracy shares how she values a growth mindset in a partner where deep conversations, even on day one, can help them learn about themselves and each other. Corey’s less organic tactic, instead resembling a well-orchestrated lesson plan on emotional intelligence, shows up as conversations about the day’s “highlights and lowlights” over dinner every night. Regardless of how they go about it, both believe that establishing an emotional depth at the onset is what can make a relationship loving and sustainable well after the honeymoon phase ends.

Show Notes:

Indian Matchmaking-Check out the show and Netflix and learn more about modern-day arranged marriages.

8 Dates-Learn about 8 critical conversations to have with your partner.

Attachment Styles Quiz-Find out about your attachment style through the quiz and website.

Emotion-Focused Therapy-Learn about how emotion-focused therapy can help in developing emotional awareness.

Brittany Steckel

Web: steckelfamilytherapy.com

Email: [email protected]

Check out these articles that inform Brittany’s work.

After the honeymoon: Neural and genetic correlates of romantic love in newlywed marriages: Acevedo, B. P., Poulin, M. J., Collins, N. L., & Brown, L. L. (2020). Frontiers Psychology, 11, Art. 634.

“A Diamond Is Forever” and other fairy tales: The relationship between wedding expenses and marriage duration: Francis‐Tan, A., & Mialon, H. M. (2015). Economic Inquiry, 53, 1919-1930.

What physiological changes can explain the honeymoon phase of a relationship? Lewandowski, G. W., Jr. (2013). Scientific American, 24(4), 72.

PREPARE-ENRICH program: Overview and new discoveries about couples: Olson, D. H., Olson, A. K., & Larson, P. J. (2012). Journal of Family & Community Ministries, 25, 30-44.

Making a case for premarital education: Stanley, S. M. (2001). Family Relations, 50, 272-280.