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Marriage Therapy Radio

Look... every couple struggles. You fight too much; you're bored; sex is either okay (or rare); maybe you're even considering divorce. OR... maybe your marriage is actually pretty good, but you want to go deeper. In this podcast, straight-talking marriage therapist Zach Brittle tackle the most common complaints virtually every marriage experience. Along the way, they reveal the science behind strong relationships and talk about what's really going on for couples. Topics include conflict, communication, compatibility, money, sex, in-laws, infidelity, time-management, future dreams, and more. If you want relief? A deeper connection? A new way forward...? Then you've got to find out what's REALLY going on in your marriage. That's what this podcast is about. You can learn more about Zach, and his alternatives to traditional therapy at marriagetherapyradio.com.
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Episodes

Ep 230 Forgiveness

Laura is getting a new puppy. Zach shares all of his orange knowledge. Zach brings the topic of forgiveness. How we think about it, and how we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202236 min

Ep 229 Atomic Habits

Laura got stranded in the middle of a lake. Zach is thirsty for that sweet blue check. They discuss a book that Laura has been reading in a book club and Zach's wife has been reading for work; Atomic Habits by James Clear. They tease out some key ways habit building can grow your relationship. Sponsors: Visit https://zoxdoc.com/mtr to find patient-reviewed doctors in your area. Visit https://dailyharvest.com/mtr for up to $40 off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Aug 16, 202252 min

Ep 228 Men Stepping Up in Community with Larry Hagner

Zach and Laura welcome Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge. They discuss how men can support each other to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders. Sponsor: Visit https://www.dameproducts.com/ and enter code MTR for 15% off products for pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Visit https://Manscaped.com and get 20% off + Free Shipping with code MTR20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 202257 min

Ep 227 Rock Paper Scissors

Zach and Laura call out some listeners who have responded recently. Laura is headed on ANOTHER vacation and has to coordinate kid care. This leads them to discuss what to do when you and your partner want different things. What is the best way to navigate that difference without turning it into a conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 202237 min

Ep 226 Shawn and Andrew join Zach and Laura to discuss couple things

Zach and Laura welcome Shawn and Andrew from Couple Things Podcast https://www.couplethingspod.com to discuss conflict, repair, sex, and clothes. It is a very fun, free-flowing conversation with a ton of insights for our most important relationships. Sponsor: Visit https://hiyahealth.com/MTR for 50% off your first order of pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202253 min

Ep 225 Mailbag

Zach shares his reaction to a dog jumping on his lap. Laura's son has a riddle for us all. Zach was a bit troubled totally disconnecting from work while on vacation. They go on to field some listener questions. Sponsors: Go to https://greenchef.com/mtr135 and use code mtr135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free! Visit https://www.dameproducts.com/ and enter code MTR for 15% off products for pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Jul 19, 202244 min

Ep 224 Keys to Communication

Zach is headed to the Jersey Shore. Laura is off on yet another vacation and learning to swim. They go on to discuss the keys to good communication. Sponsors: Visit https://hiyahealth.com/MTR for 50% off your first order of pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamins. Visit https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply for life insurance in 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202238 min

Ep 223 Men Stepping Up with Beth Wylie

Laura is flying solo as Zach is away for the holiday. Laura welcomes Beth Wylie for her second visit to the podcast to discuss the need for men to step up and put in the work in their relationships. Check out Beth's new course: Love over Logistics https://www.bethwylietherapy.com/love-over-logistics Sponsor: Manscaped.com and get 20% off + Free Shipping with code MTR20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202243 min

Ep 222 Your Conflict Roadmap

Zach and Laura spend a couple of minutes talking about me, their producer. They discuss how weird it is when folks they know listen to the podcast. They go on to talk about how to be more connected after conflict by understanding your conflict map. Sponsors: Visit https://www.dameproducts.com/ and enter code MTR for 15% off products for pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Visit hiyahealth.com/MTR for 50% off your first order of pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamins. Learn more abo...

Jun 28, 202241 min

Ep 221 Small Wins

Zach is feeling a bit out of breath post-workout. Laura apparently has bigger shoulders than expected. She tells the story of when she bought her really hot bike. They reflect on their interview with Terry Real from episode 219 and go on to discuss the importance of small wins in your relationship to set yourselves up for the bigger work. Sponsor: https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply for life insurance in 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202242 min

Ep 220 How to Be Married (to Melissa) with Dustin Nickerson

Zach sits down for an interview with Dustin and Melissa Nickerson to discuss comedy, parenting, and marriage. Be sure to grab Dustin's latest book, How to Be Married (to Melissa), and catch him on his upcoming tour. Sponsor: Visit hiyahealth.com/MTR for 50% off your first order of pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202239 min

Ep 219 Terry Real

Zach and Laura chat with Terry Real about his life's work and new book US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. There are many great takeaways that can transform the way you relate with your partner. Sponsor: https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply for life insurance in 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 202243 min

Ep 218 Rules of a Changing Game

Laura is juicing it up and packing up her van for a foreign trip. Zach is getting fired. They discuss the importance of having a shared set of rules and boundaries in your relationship and how those rules have to change as the relationship changes. Sponsor: Manscaped.com and get 20% off + Free Shipping with code MTR20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202237 min

Ep 217 Commitment to Health

Zach and Laura on the health choices they are making for themselves which leads to a reflection from Zach on how partners can join and encourage one another on a health journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202234 min

Ep 216 Laura is the Best Partner Ever!

Zach and Laura debrief a recent conflict and how each of them handled it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202231 min

Ep 215 Anxiously Attached with Jessica Baum

Zach and Laura sit down with psychotherapist and author Jessica Baum. They discuss her journey to becoming a mental health counselor and her new book Anxiously Attached. It's a valuable discussion for both therapists and anyone in relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202253 min

Ep 214 A Thousand Papercuts

Both Zach and Laura have been diving into some new books. Zach drops a dad joke. They go on to discuss the small breaches of trust that destroy relationships and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 202232 min

Ep 213 Partnering in Life and Money

Zach is flying solo this week. He sits down with Dan & Kay Ockey, Co-Founders of Centsei. They share what it took for them to get on the same financial page early in their marriage and what lead them to develop Centsei. Learn more about Centsei at https://www.centseifinance.com/mtr/ and if you sign up MTR gets a little kickback. It's a win-win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202242 min

Ep 212 Sexpectations

Laura is upping her mindfulness game. Zach is seeing how different clients draw out different aspects of himself which leads to a great conversation about which roles they each like playing as therapists. Laura fields a listener question regarding sex drives and frequency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202239 min

Ep 211 Better Conversations

Laura is not looking forward to meeting and greeting. Zach shows off his auctioneering skills. They go on to discuss some great tactics to get to better conversations in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202241 min

Ep 210 What You Want

Laura fell down the stairs and hurt her foot. Zach doesn't want to talk about Will Smith. Or does he. Laura says "yes" to her husband but then immediately regrets it ,so she asks him for what she wants and needs. It leads to a great conversation about how to partner in what you each need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 202238 min

Ep 209 The Empty Nest / Mid-Life Episode

Laura is feeling a bit homesick for a place that is no longer her home because she longs to relax into the feeling of being known. Zach recounts, word for word, exactly how he would become best friends with Richard Sherman. They go on to discuss the important and often difficult transition of mid-life and the empty nest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202243 min

Ep 208 Solvable Problems

Laura finished up some sex school so it hitting the road again. Zach cut off all his hair to look less like the father of his youth. They go on to discuss the importance of finding solutions to the solvable problems in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202232 min

Ep 207 The Art of Relationships with Austin Kleon

Zach and Laura sit down with writer, artist, and speaker, Austin Kleon. They discuss the intersection of art and relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202258 min

Ep 206 State of the Union

Zach goes on a rant about Instagram that leads to some solid marriage advice. Laura is saying yes to some of her husband's dreams. They talk about the importance of having intentional conversations about the state of your union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202239 min

Ep 205 Start with the End in Mind

Zach and Laura each return from vacations in Mexico with their families. They discuss their different approaches to these vacations and how knowing what you want on the outset helps set the stage for achieving what you desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 202234 min

Ep 204 Marriage Helper with Kimberly Beam Holmes

Zach and Laura interview Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper. Find all the resources she mentioned at marriagehelper.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202248 min

Ep 203 Mail Bag

Laura's pretty tired. Zach is tired of his daughter. They open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. Zach would love your feedback on these quick 3 questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202241 min

Ep 201 February is the new January

Zach shows off his singing voice. Laura is relinquishing control as she plans a family getaway. They go on to discuss a number of ways to reframe your approach and reaction to your partner for greater intimacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 202241 min
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