15 episodes
Practically Married with Paula Holt Paula Holt
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4.8 • 13 Ratings
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Are you dating, engaged, or newly married and want to create a successful long-term partnership? Listen to Practically Married with Paula Holt to hear from experts in the fields of communication, money, sex, and more! Each week, we'll provide actionable suggestions and have a little fun while doing it. You'll learn how to have all the essential (but sometimes challenging) conversations to build a strong foundation for your future together. We'll also introduce you to couples like you who are navigating the next steps in their relationships. Join us every Wednesday to learn a lot about yourself and each other!
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Season One Wrap-up!
This is a wrap on Season One, but we're working on Season Two and looking for dating, engaged or newly married couples who would like to talk to our experts. Please complete the form on the PracticallyMarried.net/podcast if you and your partner are interested.
Thanks for listening and we'll talk to you in the fall!
Get in touch!
Follow us on Instagram @getpracticallymarried Visit PracticallyMarried.net for more info and to check out our free conversation-starting resources! Email us at podcast@practicallymarried.net
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall -
What to Discuss Before Having Kids with Nikki Lively, LCSW
Having a child is a joyous yet extremely stressful experience for most couples. So, this week I’m talking to Nikki Lively, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) about some of the conversations couples should begin having years before starting a family.
We cover a wide range of topics including:
Deciding if and when to have childrenFertility issuesConsiderations for how many kids to haveGender & personality preferencesEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Parental roles & expectationsDivision of laborBoundaries with extended familyCulture, religion & communityChildcare choices
Nikki Lively, LCSW is the Clinical Director of the Transitions to Parenthood Program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. To learn more about Nikki's work, visit:
NikkiLively.comNikki Lively at The Family InstituteAdditional resources:
The Family Institute Resource LibraryThe Fair Play MethodGet Ready to Say "I Do" (the FREE Practically Married mini-course)Get in touch!
Follow us on Instagram @getpracticallymarried Visit PracticallyMarried.net for more info and to check out our free conversation-starting resources! Email us at podcast@practicallymarried.net
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall -
Conflict As An Opportunity for Greater Intimacy: A Conversation with Shemiah Derrick, LCPC
Today, we welcome therapist and author Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC back to the show to discuss the role conflict plays in your relationship. Shemiah brings her Gottman Method training and extensive experience working with couples to our conversation covering:
How conflict presents an opportunityWhy we shouldn't avoid conflictPerpetual and solvable problemsHow to apologizeForgivenessTo learn more about Shemiah’s work, visit:
ShemiahDerrick.comshemiahderrick on Instagram Amazon author pageShemiah's "The Words Between Us" couples journals (Use promo code PMPOD20 for 20% discount for Practically Married listeners) Resources referenced:
Robert Taibi, LCSWEmotional disconnection (The Gottman Institute) Perpetual and solvable problems (The Gottman Institute) Gentle start-up (The Gottman Institute) Aftermath of a regrettable incident (The Gottman Institute) Marlene ChismDr. Alexandra SolomonGet Ready to Say "I Do" (the FREE Practically Married mini-course)Get in touch!
Follow us on Instagram @getpracticallymarried Visit PracticallyMarried.net for more info and to check out our free conversation-starting resources! Email us at podcast@practicallymarried.net
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall -
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Follow us on Instagram @getpracticallymarried Visit PracticallyMarried.net for more info and to check out our free conversation-starting resources! Email us at podcast@practicallymarried.net
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall -
Creating a Fair Division of Household Labor with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy
I'm joined by Clutter Coach and Professional Organizer Amelia Pleasant Kennedy of A Pleasant Solution to discuss why creating a fair division of labor is essential for maintaining a harmonious household. Amelia and I discuss:
Why challenges arise when it comes to division of laborThe trap of gender-based responsibilities in straight couplesThe "chore gap"The Fair Play method for dividing household tasksOutsourcing tasksAmelia's process for working with couples using the Fair Play methodYou'll come away from the episode knowing why conversations around household labor will help you learn more about your partner, and how a fair division of labor can lead to greater self-fulfillment for each of you.
For more information on Amelia's work visit:
apleasantsolution.comA Pleasant Solution: Embracing an Organized Life (available on all podcast platforms)Instagram: apleasantsolution
Additional resources:
Fair Play (for info on the method, the book and the documentary)Get Ready to Say "I Do" (the FREE Practically Married mini-course )Get in touch!
Follow us on Instagram @getpracticallymarried Visit PracticallyMarried.net for more info and to check out our free conversation-starting resources! Email us at podcast@practicallymarried.net
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall -
Time to Catch Up!
Communication Style quiz from Shemiah Derrick
Attachment Style quiz from Ed Coambs
Sexuality Conversation Starter download from the two-part Sex episode with Keeley Rankin
Get in touch!
Follow us on Instagram @getpracticallymarried Visit PracticallyMarried.net for more info and to check out our free conversation-starting resources! Email us at podcast@practicallymarried.net
Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall
Customer Reviews
Highly recommend!
I WISH this podcast and program were available when I was dating and before I got married.
Practically Married has unlocked new ways of thinking in terms of navigating a relationship. It has gifted me with new expressions that I can hold on to like “listening with curiosity” or being a “student of your partner”. The practical takeaways are gems.
I also appreciate the diversity of the therapists.
It is clear that Paula has done the work and is providing her audience with invaluable tools and resources.
If a long term relationship is in my future I will encourage my partner to share in the Practically Married experience with me.
Fantastic!
My finance and I learned practical tips that we immediately implemented.
The host is great. She delicately balances letting her guests fully express themselves with ensuring that her audience is able to follow along and note salient points. She also asks intelligent, well-thought-out questions.
My partner and I look forward to learning each week.
Great content!