Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, is professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a licensed counselor and has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adult ... Show More
Apr 4
Stop Saying "Calm Down"—Do This Instead
Telling someone to “calm down” usually does the opposite—it makes people feel dismissed, misunderstood, and even more activated. In this episode, the hosts explore why that phrase backfires in moments of anger, anxiety, disappointment, or excitement, and why it often comes from t ... Show More
51m 36s
Mar 28
The Mental Load in Relationships (Why It Causes Stress)
The mental load in relationships refers to the invisible work of planning, remembering, organizing, and anticipating what needs to happen in a household or family. When one partner carries more of this cognitive responsibility, it can lead to stress, resentment, and the feeling t ... Show More
51m 38s
Dec 2022
Episode 156: Resolutions for Healthy Relationships
<p>What can you do to build stronger and healthier relationships in the New Year with everyone in your life? Let’s talk about it! In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss a wide range of relationships, starting with friendships, including how you can have an e ... Show More
33m 28s
Feb 2023
The Big Signs You're In Toxic Relationships & How To Set Boundaries w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab EP 1400
<p><a href="https://lewishowes.com/achieve">https://lewishowes.com/achieve</a> - Join my FREE upcoming Webinar, "4 Keys to Overcome Your Fears and Achieve Your Biggest Goals!"</p><p>Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and s ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2021
#97 Get the Love You Deserve: Relationship Expert Jayson Gaddis Reveals the Secrets to a Fulfilling Relationship
<p>My guest today is relationship teacher, creator of the Relationship School, host of the Smart Couple Podcast and author of Getting to Zero, Jayson Gaddis.</p><p>We talk all about ways to "do it better". Relationships are unique and personal, and there are so many ways to "do r ... Show More
31m 7s
Jul 2023
Self Worth, Self Love and Healing From Toxic Relationships with Kat Zammuto
<p dir="ltr">The gals start out highlighting great life lessons from past relationships, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener looking for information on how to tell if someone may be an addict out there in the dating world. They then welcome Kat Zammuto, an artist wi ... Show More
34m 58s