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What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? You’ve got to think about your relationships in a whole new way. Armed with humor, a ton of research and over 30 years of hands-on experience Dr. Abby Medcalf will teach you simple, actionable tools and strategies that you can use today to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (including the one with yourself)! Abby’s a Relationship Maven, best-selling author and psychologist, who loves telling you what to do each week on her Relationships Made Easy Podcast. In her free time (what’s that?) Abby’s invested in loving up the people in her life whether that means cooking for them, spending quality time, or trying to control them (hey, she never said she was perfect). Learn more about Abby, sign up for the newsletter, read the blog, listen, take a course, or connect directly at www.abbymedcalf.com.
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Relationships Made Easy Dr. Abby Medcalf

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What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? You’ve got to think about your relationships in a whole new way. Armed with humor, a ton of research and over 30 years of hands-on experience Dr. Abby Medcalf will teach you simple, actionable tools and strategies that you can use today to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (including the one with yourself)! Abby’s a Relationship Maven, best-selling author and psychologist, who loves telling you what to do each week on her Relationships Made Easy Podcast. In her free time (what’s that?) Abby’s invested in loving up the people in her life whether that means cooking for them, spending quality time, or trying to control them (hey, she never said she was perfect). Learn more about Abby, sign up for the newsletter, read the blog, listen, take a course, or connect directly at www.abbymedcalf.com.
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    279. Do You Have an Adjustment Disorder and Don’t Know It?

    279. Do You Have an Adjustment Disorder and Don’t Know It?

    Adjustment disorders are basically having excessive reactions to some stress (or stressors) in your life that result in overly strong emotions, increased negative thinking and some sort of change in behavior. The key is that the reaction to this event is way more intense than would typically be expected. As you might imagine, this can cause a lot of problems in your relationships, work or school. Today I’ll teach you what adjustment disorders are, the signs you might have one, and how to treat them (including an amazing free tool you can download).
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    Full blog and show notes: : https://abbymedcalf.com/do-you-have-an-adjustment-disorder-and-dont-know-it
    Grab my FREE RET Tool: https://abbymedcalf.com/ret
    Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
     
    Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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    Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to  https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find every single episode.
     
    Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
     
    For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
     
    Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
     
    A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
     
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    • 38 min
    278. Relationships and Money: How to Have Effective Conversations About Your Finances

    278. Relationships and Money: How to Have Effective Conversations About Your Finances

    The vast majority of people find it difficult to talk about money with partners, friends or family. At the root of this issue is something called money shame. To have effective conversations about finances with others, we have to understand money shame and how to overcome it. Today, I’ll not only be discussing money shame, but we’ll also talk about financial incompatibility, the beliefs you have about money that are getting in your way and, as always, my top tips for moving past all that and finally having effective conversations about your finances with the important people in your life.
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    Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/relationships-and-money-shame-how-to-have-effective-conversations-about-your-finances
    👉 Download the FREE financial meeting outline: https://abbymedcalf.com/moneymeeting
    Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
    Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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    Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find every single episode.
    Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
    For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
    Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    Say hello on social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving
    YouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube

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    • 51 min
    277. How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Decision/Following Your Gut?

    277. How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Decision/Following Your Gut?

    I’m not going to keep you in suspense on this one. You know you’re making a “right” decision, or following your “gut,” when you’re acting from the rational part of your brain, not from the fear part of your brain. What I’m going to help you with today is learning the difference between the two and my top five tips for knowing if you’re making the right decision and listening to your gut. 
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    Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-do-you-know-if-youre-making-the-right-decision-following-your-gut
    Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
    Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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    Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find every single episode.
    Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
    For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
    Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    Say hello on social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving
    YouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube


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    • 50 min
    276. Is Toxic Shame Hurting Your Relationship and You Don’t Realize It?

    276. Is Toxic Shame Hurting Your Relationship and You Don’t Realize It?

    Shame doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter if you’re fat or thin, rich or poor, tall or short: shame is an equal opportunity emotion and it’s amazingly destructive. Research has linked it to violence, addiction, depression, sleep problems, eating disorders, bullying and anxiety. But what’s the difference between guilt and shame? And then what the heck is toxic shame? Today I’m answering all your questions and coming at you with my top tips for recovering from toxic shame.
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    Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/is-toxic-shame-hurting-your-relationship-and-you-dont-realize-it
    Grab my FREE RET Tool: abbymedcalf.com/ret
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    Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
    Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
    Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find every single episode.
    Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
    For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
    Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    Say hello on social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving
    YouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube

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    • 44 min
    275. Jealous of Your Partner’s Past Relationships? What Retroactive Jealousy is and My Top 5 Tips to Make it Stop

    275. Jealous of Your Partner’s Past Relationships? What Retroactive Jealousy is and My Top 5 Tips to Make it Stop

    Jealousy in a moment happens when you perceive someone or something else as a threat to your relationship. Retroactive jealousy is different because you feel threatened by something or someone in your partner’s past but there’s no current situation happening that’s triggering this feeling. Today I’m going to talk about the signs of retroactive jealousy, why you act this way and my top five tips for making it stop.
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    Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/jealous-of-your-partners-past-relationships-what-retroactive-jealousy-is-and-my-top-5-tips-to-make-it-stop
    Grab my FREE Mindfulness Starter Kit: https://abbymedcalf.com/product/mindfulness-starter-kit
    Learn how to draw real boundaries in my new book Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
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    Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing:
    https://abbymedcalf.com/book
    Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find every single episode.
    Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
    For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
    Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise.
    Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    Say hello on social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving 
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving 
    YouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube 

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    • 43 min
    274. Three Steps to Having an Amazing Valentine’s Day (Even if You’re Single)

    274. Three Steps to Having an Amazing Valentine’s Day (Even if You’re Single)

    My name is Abby, and I don’t like Valentine’s Day. There. I said it. But across the US and all around the world, people are celebrating Valentine’s Day either today or on another special date (depending on the country). Today I’m going to share the three steps for having a Valentine’s Day filled with connection, love and joy, whether you’re single or shacked up.
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    Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/three-steps-to-having-an-amazing-valentines-day-even-if-youre-single
    Grab my FREE Mindfulness Starter Kit: https://abbymedcalf.com/product/mindfulness-starter-kit/
    Want to learn more about how to set your standards and keep your boundaries? Get Boundaries Made Easy today: abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
    Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________
    Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find every single episode.
    Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com/
    For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
    Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
    Say hello on social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving 
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving 
    YouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube 

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    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

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363 Ratings

363 Ratings

Fonshea ,

Valuable information!!

I wish I could rate more than five stars! I’ve only listened to 3 podcast so far & I already love Abby!!! The podcast I listened to really explained a lot of my haunting behaviors!!! It’s one thing to have good, valuable information on hand, but when it’s also backed up by research & a licensed professional..it makes it even better! Abby, you are truly a kind soul to offer such valuable advice free of charge! (Don’t start charging btw lol ) & I pray that you are blessed with longevity & happiness! Much love ❤️

mego9333 ,

Love listening!!

I’ve been listening to you for months now and just now I am getting to a review. Really the only podcast I listen to. Love what you’re doing and all your free downloads and weekly love letter. Can’t say any more great things about it I just really appreciate what Abby does. Thank you!

Hallowsboys ,

Bad A Real and Raw!!!

Every time I listen to this podcast, I walk away with so much knowledge even though I have been doing self improvement work for over 30 years. You never cease to give me another little gem, keep it up you’re amazing!!!!

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