This solo episode is going to explore a fear that many of us carry inside our intimate relationships but rarely say out loud: the fear of settling. What is it? Where does it come from? And most importantly, what does it cost us? Dr. Alexandra will offer you a reframe that is both clarifying and hopeful. We are going to reimagine what acceptance actually mean ... Show More
Mar 24
"My Partner Wants to Take a Break. What's Next?"
In this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra will be exploring the topic of taking a break from your relationship, which was inspired by a listener email. First, she will talk you through some very specific and perhaps surprising reasons that taking a break is so difficult, with the suppo ... Show More
47m 11s
Jul 2025
How To Know If They Have Relationship Potential In Early Dating (Feat. Dr. Morgan Cutlip)
In this episode, Matthew sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (@drmorgancutlip) to explore the real work of modern relationships. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate their needs, set boundarie ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2025
2687: Using (Healthy) Conflict To Improve Your Relationship by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan on How to Build Trust
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2687: Dr. Susan Chanderbhan explains how embracing healthy conflict can transform relationships by building trust, deepenin ... Show More
9m 44s
Apr 2025
#183: How to Be a Better Partner
<p>When we think about improving our relationships, we’re often focused on what <em>isn’t</em> working — what our partner could do differently, how we’re not getting our needs met, where communication is breaking down.</p><p>But in this episode, I want to invite a slightly differ ... Show More
22m 19s