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Relationships matter. Do you want to know the nitty gritty of what makes a relationship work? Get your answers to relationship questions. Learn how to keep respect alive & well, because lack of respect is why people get divorced.  Learn what builds trust & how to recover from infidelity, drama or codependency. Advice from psychotherapist Rhoda Sommer based on over 35 years of working with couples. www.therapyideas.net

What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't Rhoda Sommer on Relationships

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 251 Ratings

Relationships matter. Do you want to know the nitty gritty of what makes a relationship work? Get your answers to relationship questions. Learn how to keep respect alive & well, because lack of respect is why people get divorced.  Learn what builds trust & how to recover from infidelity, drama or codependency. Advice from psychotherapist Rhoda Sommer based on over 35 years of working with couples. www.therapyideas.net

    Shame’s Stranglehold On You & Your Relationships

    Shame’s Stranglehold On You & Your Relationships

    Shame strikes at the core of an individual's self-worth. When individuals feel ashamed, they believe that they, themselves, are bad, rather than simply acknowledging that they have done something wrong, which is why shame can be a massive roadblock to healing for so many people.

    • 50 min
    DENIAL & SELF-DECEPTION DAMAGE RELATIONSHIPS

    DENIAL & SELF-DECEPTION DAMAGE RELATIONSHIPS

    Accepting reality and acknowledging one's strengths and weaknesses is essential for personal development. By denying or distorting reality, individuals may miss opportunities for growth, self-improvement, and reaching their full potential. So lying to ourselves definitely stunts our growth.

    • 54 min
    How Couples Can Win with Finances

    How Couples Can Win with Finances

    Money & how to manage this difficult subject as a team instead of ignoring the problems or constantly fighting. Money is a powerful force that touches every aspect of our lives, and when it comes to romantic partnerships, it can be a source of unity or division. 

    • 47 min
    In Pursuit of Wellness: Finding Your Best Therapist Match

    In Pursuit of Wellness: Finding Your Best Therapist Match

    Therapy is a process that has to be honest…it is both an art & a science in my mind. It is impossible to grow if both of your feet are in comfort & support. You need to straddle the line between support, safety & being challenged or uncomfortable. Therapy requires that you be uncomfortable to learn new ways to look at yourself.

    • 18 min
    From Clashes to Connection: Using Disagreement to Deepen Relationships

    From Clashes to Connection: Using Disagreement to Deepen Relationships

    Agreement and harmony are too often celebrated as the cornerstones of strong relationships, it is only in the presence of healthy disagreement that truly adds depth, resilience, and growth to these bonds. Disagreement, when approached constructively and respectfully, can foster better understanding, promote critical thinking, and lead to enhanced empathy and connection. When people stop avoiding hard conversations and plunge in to the risk of disagreement there is a deep richness to the more honest conversation.

    • 49 min
    Sleep: Separating Fact from Fiction for Better Sleep and Stronger Relationships

    Sleep: Separating Fact from Fiction for Better Sleep and Stronger Relationships

    Sleep is a universal experience that affects everyone. Sleep is particularly relevant to relationships, as poor sleep habits can impact both partners and cause relationship stress. Sleep disorders can also affect sexual intimacy, emotional regulation, and communication within relationships.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
251 Ratings

251 Ratings

hadi zagholi ,

So much helpful

I found this podcast so helpful for my relationship

kaitw0823! ,

I like the words but

There is a awful noise in the background/ she talks like she doesn’t end sentences.

Beelsea ,

Informative and helpful

Love this podcast! It’s so informative and reminds me that relationships take work and are always evolving.

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