The Decoding Couples Podcast: Unfiltered Relationship Advice & Marriage Tips

Rachel and Stacey dive into the magical world of rom-coms, Disney movies and how that has set them up for relationship failure. From relationship expectations to sex and intimacy, Rachel and Stacey discuss different ways the make-believe of movies and tv shows have impacted their romantic relationships and how they show up with their partners. They answer DC community questions on adjusting to “real life” relationships and how to make sense of what real love looks like outside Lifetime movies.Rachel is in the hot seat for this episode's DC in the DMs where she gives her take on what relationship expectations are realistic or “Disney”.

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Rachel and Stacey share their experiences of how the lines blur between their professional roles as couples therapists and regular ol’ people when it comes to relationships and mental health struggles. Rachel discusses how being a professional “soul walker” in private practice impacts her marriage. Stacey shares her struggles with depression and anxiety as well as her experience sharing her medication journey with the Decoding Couples community on Instagram. This week Stacey is in the hot seat for DC in the DM’s where she's asked about relationship experiences that potentially “blur the lines” between kosher and break up worthy behavior.

The article referencing the Gottman’s stat https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-vs-resolving-conflict-relationships-blueprints-success/

The article referencing medication stat https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db419.htm

Check out Decoding Couples on YouTube by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgk8G_ktrhH0JfpjbzVPLw

Want Rachel and Stacey to tackle your relationship situation on DC in the DMs? Make sure you follow them on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/decoding_couples

Meet Rachel & Stacey, two couples therapists whose straightforward take on relationships makes you wish you’d been listening since your first breakup. Tune in each week as they combine their expertise with tales of their own relationships to give you relatable insights, and practical tips and keep you laughing along the way.

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