Relationship Reminders

Welcome to Relationship Reminders (formerly Bad Girlfriend Radio)! Host and coach/educator Brie Schmidt walks you through topics on navigating dating troubles, healthy relationship habits, self-love, mental health, and so much more. And each episode focuses on one relationship reminder or self-improvement concept in a quick 10 minutes or less. Listen now to upgrade your relationship with yourself and the people in your life.

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Episodes

Ep.11: How to NOT Lose Yourself in a Relationship

A common concern in dating and relationships is the fear of losing yourself - but what does this mean? In this episode, we dive into what it means to lose yourself in a relationship, why it happens, and how to avoid it. Whether you're worried about losing your identity, your confidence, or even your emotional stability, this discussion touches on how to find your way back again. I also discuss how relationship fears and anxieties may play a major role in how we show up in love. Tune in for all t...

Nov 27, 2019•29 min

Ep.10: Dating in a Different Culture: My Personal Experience

As a relationship coach, and feminist American woman, dating in traditional Japan has been fascinating - and frustrating - at times. In this episode, I get real and personal about my own experiences. I touch on everything from using Tinder to being sexually harassed to finally finding my long-term partner abroad. Plus, I talk about the two cultural differences I still struggle with in my relationship. *This episode is a bit different from my usual discussions and touches on my own experiences an...

Nov 20, 2019•41 min

Ep.9: Different Goals? What To Do When Your Dreams Clash With Your Partner’s

As ambitious ladies, we should be proud for going after our goals and dreams, but how do we balance that with a serious and committed relationship? In this episode, I explain how to get into fears and values behind our future plans - and our partners' too. Maybe you're feeling like you and your partner can't be on the same page about the future and you aren't feeling the support you both need. This episode gets into what's going on behind the scenes to create this clash and how to solve it with ...

Nov 13, 2019•30 min

Ep.8: How To Hack Dating & Stop Attracting F*ckbois

Dating can be work - but let's make it meaningful work. In this episode, I talk about how to deal with low quality guys that aren't worth your time and how to attract the right kind of date. Learn how to take away some of the stress and frustration of dating and start calling the shots and making moves in your love life. There's so much bad dating advice out there - this ain't it. Tune in to find out the red flags to look out for, cut through bad matches quickly, and start feeling better about p...

Nov 06, 2019•31 min

Ep.7: What You Need to Know About Anger in Relationships

Anger: it's natural, but is it unhealthy in your relationship? This discussion is all about keeping anger from taking over those loving vibes. I'll talk about different types of anger and what they mean, how we may cling to anger or use it as a tool, and how to change this anger to be more productive in getting what we really want in our love lives. GET 20% OFF ONLINE-THERAPY: online-therapy.com MORE ON ANGER IN RELATIONSHIPS: brieschmidt.com/healthy-relationship-fights/ FREE CHEAT SHEET TO NAVI...

Oct 30, 2019•28 min

Ep.6: How to Stop Parenting Your Partner

Are you taking on too much responsibility in your romantic relationship? Nagging your partner, or, similarly, trying to help and coach them to be better? Is your partner a bit childish and not as mature as you had hoped? In other words, are you finding yourself parenting your partner? Trust me, you're not alone. This episode is all about how this parent/child dynamic can happen in our love lives and the root causes. I get into how to change this dynamic and how to stop feeling like a parent in y...

Oct 23, 2019•35 min

Ep.5: The Secret to Living Together and Dividing Housework

Whether you're thinking of living with a partner, already living together, or married and still arguing over dirty dishes, there's a lotta wisdom in this episode to help you navigate life under the same roof as your significant other. Honestly, housework isn't romantic, but neither is fighting over it. I'll talk about the benefits of living together and how to tackle the problems that come with it. We're breaking down your (and your partner's) mindset around chores, 5 methods for dividing up hou...

Oct 16, 2019•28 min

Ep.4: Are you tired of one-sided relationships?

One-sided relationships suck. But in this episode, I give you the tools you need to improve a one-sided relationship because, the truth is, one-sided relationships can be changed by both sides. I break down the main types of one-sided relationships and offer advice for each one, plus I tell you which one really might just be best ended in a break-up. Listen in for the no-BS insight! GET 20% OFF ONLINE-THERAPY.COM: online-therapy.com MORE ON ONE-SIDED RELATIONSHIPS: brieschmidt.com/onesidedrelati...

Oct 09, 2019•21 min

Ep.3: 10 Rules for Clear Communication in Your Relationship

Clear communication is one of my favorite topics! Why? Because it allows you to get real, get honest, and move your relationship forward. In this episode, I give you my 10 rules for clear communication and all the goodies to express your true thoughts and feelings without causing a minefield of explosive fights. Learn to communicate clearly in a way that brings you together for a more connected relationship, not that drives you apart and causes more hurt feelings. If you're ready to start having...

Oct 04, 2019•20 min

Ep.2: Identify Your Dating Deal Breakers

Knowing your deal breakers helps you maintain healthy boundaries in your romantic relationship, but what if you don't know how to identify them? In this episode, I talk all about why deal breakers are the key to better dating and relationships. Then, we dive into the top 5 deal breakers that you must know about, plus other common dating deal breakers and how to choose the ones that are unique to you and your experiences. Finally, I give you some advice for enforcing deal breakers and how to talk...

Oct 04, 2019•36 min

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