In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include:
How to deal with our own, or our partner's, insecure attachment style.
What to do if you or your partner has a low self-esteem.
How to work on changing your attachment style to a secure attachment.
Creating habits as a couple that will help the an insecure partner feel secure.
How to improve ... Show More
Aug 13
Sensory Profiles & Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson returns to explore how sensory processing patterns impact physical and sexual intimacy. The hosts use a creative "readiness for sex" scale to frame how sensory input—like lighting, texture, sound, and smell—can act as either accelerators or bra ... Show More
51m 41s
Aug 6
Sensory Profiles & How They Impact Our Relationships w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson, a mental health occupational therapist, joins the hosts to explore how individual sensory profiles affect relationships. They break down the eight sensory systems—including lesser-known ones like interoception and proprioception—and explain ho ... Show More
51m 55s
Oct 2022
How to Overcome Resentment Towards Your Partner When They Have it Easier in Life
Resentment, comparison, and our partner’s life circumstances versus our own. What do we do when our situation in life seems overwhelmingly harder than our partner’s and how do we deal with resentment in a healthy way? On this episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu si ... Show More
15m 54s
Oct 2021
#97 Get the Love You Deserve: Relationship Expert Jayson Gaddis Reveals the Secrets to a Fulfilling Relationship
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.We talk all about ways to "do it better". Relationships are unique and personal, and there are so many ways to "do relationshi ... Show More
31m 52s
Jul 2022
How to Build Trust in Your Relationship | Relationship Theory
Love, trust, and the ever-growing connection between you and your partner. Are you focusing on these positive parts of your relationship, or are you letting anxiety, worry, and insecurity plant seeds of doubt and consume your mind? On this episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and ... Show More
11m 31s
Jun 2024
2204: Self-Interest is Not Selfish in Relationships by Alli Hoff Kosik with Gottman on Setting Healthy Boundaries
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 2204:Embracing your own needs isn't selfish; it can actually strengthen your relationship. Alli Hoff Kosik emphasizes the im ... Show More
10m 11s
Jun 2024
Becoming Self-Confident, Learning Healthy Relationship Skills, and Trusting Yourself: June Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how to deal with chronically negative people, managing avoidant tendencies that get in the way of us finding a great relationship, and separating normal desires for support from more proble ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2022
2 Misconceptions About Love & How to Turn Toxicity into Healthy Boundaries
Today, I'm joined by Haesue Jo, Licensed Therapist & Head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp, with years of experience providing individual and family therapy in community mental health. Her current clinical focus includes working with individuals with a variety of presenting p ... Show More
55m 30s