Playing House with Kolter & Dominique Bouchard Kolter & Dominique

Does getting married mean the end of individuality? On this episode of Playing House Podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss:

- what maintaining individuality in their marriage looks like;
- if they believe that couples actually take a break, and;
- introverts marrying extroverts.

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Do interracial couples have a lot more to consider before deciding to commit? Cultural differences in relationships can either be a beautiful learning journey or a deal breaker depending on how it’s handled.
On this episode of Playing House Podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard dive into their shared and individual experiences as an interracial couple. From interracial challenges including online hate and getting yelled at in the streets, to learning from one another and having to unpack and unlearn unconscious biases.

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Have you ever considered your partner’s communication style or even your own? From overwhelming each other with text messages, never being on the same page about budgeting, to figuring out how to initiate sex - communication breakdowns in relationships can ultimately be deal breakers if not dealt with properly.
On this episode of Playing House Podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss navigating communication styles in relationships. Dom identifies Kolter’s non-verbal cues for when he’s trying to get laid, Kolter recalls some of the things she does *instead* of just saying sorry, and they both reflect on ways they’re learning to avoid each other’s last and final nerve.
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00:00:00 Intro: Left On Read
00:01:36 Check In
00:20:49 Family Matters
01:04:29 Pillow Talk
01:09:50 Mailbox
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You know what they say about a healthy, happy relationship - weight gain is a sure giveaway that you’re in one! But what if the weight gain doesn’t stop? What if it bothers your partner? What if it bothers YOU?
On this episode of the Playing House podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss healthy relationship weight gain; From meeting as scrawny 18-year-olds to getting thick on purpose (and not). Exploring if it’s possible to embrace the concept of mom and dad bods? And discovering your partner's body and finding new favourite things about them.
**Resources:**
🔎 Finding a Black Mental Health Professional (Canada and US): https://blacktherapistlist.com/?fbclid=PAAaYxa9F7KlqmvxqKUPshFMW8A_kglFmUhDGkQEcb2UHag_ZG3LLX1gRNLHo
🔎 Connect with a POC Mental Health Professional (Canada): https://www.altheatherapy.com/
🔎 Finding a Black Mental Health Professional (US): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american
🔎 Eating disorder resources for US residents - https://goop.com/ca-en/wellness/health/good-programs-for-eating-disorder-treatment-and-recovery/
🔎 Eating disorder resources for Canadians - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/eating-disorders-teens-information-parents-caregivers.html
Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolter Bouchard to answer on the podcast? Send your question to [info@koltertalks.com]
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They say that all good relationships require compromise but what is healthy compromise in a relationship?

On this episode of Playing House podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss finding common ground, when to stand firm vs when to compromise, and how they aim to avoid resentment in their marriage.

The couple shares their personal experiences with learning to become flexible and finding healthy compromises from starting their careers to deciding to become parents [10:29]. Kolter shares his personal opinion on what creates resentment in his relationship and how he goes about avoiding it. Both Dom and Kolter share new things they’ve loved learning about one another over the years [42:13] and give the audience a glimpse into how they are individually learning to advocate for their multi-racial daughter and provide space for discovery [48:01]

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Mixed-Race Experience: Reflections and Revelations on Multicultural Identity: https://amzn.to/3Vbprli
Black Berry, Sweet Juice: On Being Black and White in Canada: https://amzn.to/3TygRMA
Coach for Parents w/ Mixed Race Kids: https://www.instagram.com/drjennpsych

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Is couple’s therapy a pitstop before divorce? Your mental health directly impacts your relationships; romantic, platonic, and most importantly, with yourself. So how can couple’s navigate prioritizing their individual mental health or receiving a mental illness diagnosis? How do you tell the person that you’re in a relationship with that you’re concerned about their mental health?

On this episode of the Playing House Podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss mental health and mental illness, going to couples therapy, and how prioritizing mental health leads to more physical intimacy.

Dominique shares the realities of postpartum depression/postpartum psychosis, Kolter recalls his experience navigating the medical system after receiving multiple mental illness diagnoses, the couple share their favourite ways of sharing an intimate moment when they’re in a bad mood, and share their visions for the future.

**Resources:**

Finding a Black Mental Health Professional (Canada and US): https://blacktherapistlist.com/?fbclid=PAAaYxa9F7KlqmvxqKUPshFMW8A_kglFmUhDGkQEcb2UHag_ZG3LLX1gRNLHo

Connect with a POC Mental Health Professional (Canada): https://www.altheatherapy.com/

Finding a Black Mental health Professional (US): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american

Eating disorder resources for US residents - https://goop.com/ca-en/wellness/health/good-programs-for-eating-disorder-treatment-and-recovery/

Eating disorder resources for Canadians - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/eating-disorders-teens-information-parents-caregivers.html

Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolter Bouchard to answer on the podcast? Send your question to [info@koltertalks.com](mailto:info@koltertalks.com)

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