Sam and Paddy wanted to sit down and talk about surviving the holidays. How do you navigate this season as a couple while continuing to grow? Sam and Paddy talk about their favorite Christmas they've had and how they took back the holiday to get better as a couple and a family.
This week Sam and Paddy do their first deep dive into the dating world. They normally talk with people who are already in committed relationships and married, but what about navigating the dating scene this day in age? Really, this conversation is a deep dive into self-love with their guest Jonathan Aslay. The Not So Perfect Couple knows that self-love is the key to success in any and all relationships and more...so they believe you're going to LOVE this episode as much as Jonathan knows about t...
This week Sam and Paddy get into an important topic that we all need to understand a little bit now....trust. What's it mean? How do we give it? What happens when we lose it? Can it be earned back? This episode they do a deep dive on this topic and is an absolute can't miss. They also tell you a little bit about their new book coming out in February!
This week Sam and Paddy sit-down with one of their fellow speakers at the iMater Conference, Bryan Falchuk. Bryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and life coach. He has faced major adversities and learned how to overcome and achieve. From obesity to running marathons, from career struggles to success as a C-level executive, from watching illness threaten his family to finding lasting health, he has been through many lessons he used to develop his unique approach to inspiring others to ...
Sam and Paddy are back together this week and they update you on all the things Sam has been up to over the past couple of months, including her TEDx Talk and how that went down! So, how did it all go? Were they pleased? Did it live up to the hype? Tune into the Not So Perfect Couple to find out how Sam and Paddy navigate this phase of their life.
On this weeks episode of the Not So Perfect Couple Podcast Sam and Paddy sit-down with their "soul mate couple" and they talk creating intimacy in your relationship, overcoming your insecurities, and growing closer when the world is trying to tear you apart. Lindon and Cassie have a pretty ordinary love story. They met at work, became best friends, then one of them surprisingly revealed they were in love with the other, they were engaged 5 months later and have been married for six years. Howeve...
With 6 days left to Sam's TEDx talk she shares her thoughts on that and her thoughts on...sex and the benefits of it. This part is actually Sam's favorite part of her TEDx talk. Sam discusses the health benefits of sex, the relational benefits of sex, and our overall happiness and longevity. Tune in to find out more about 20+ benefits of sex and the research behind them. This episode is a true deep dive on the subject.
So, what is arousal? Why is it that we don't always have the ability to desire to be aroused? In this weeks episode, Sam is all by her lonesome again, and she's talking male and female arousal. What it means, why there can be issues, and what we can do to boost it all. This truly solo episode is a can't miss. Come take the journey with a solo Sam.
This week, Sam decided to go solo! She is currently out of town at a spiritual retreat and she wanted to hop on and share her TedX Talk Journey with you. She also wanted to drop in and talk about her libido. You see, her TEDx talk is about sex, which you shouldn't be surprised about that, but in this episode and future solo episodes Sam is going to be doing a deep dive on her TEDx talk topic...deeper than the 10 minutes she'll have on stage. So, tune in and do a deep dive on your libido with Sam...
This week Sam and Paddy are super excited to sit down with Julie Reisler. Life Designer® Julie Reisler, is a TV Host, Next Level Facilitator, and Global Brand Ambassador, and is the founder and CEO of Empowered Living a Life Design and personal development company. Julie facilitates corporate retreats, workshops, masterminds and summits to help participants increase engagement, confidence, working to their strengths and take their life to the next level Julie is also the author of the Get a PhD ...
The Not So Perfect Couple is on the road! That means not so perfect sound quality! But, as we know Sam and Paddy ALWAYS deliver perfect content for ALL couples out there. In this weeks episode, they break down why you shouldn't Mama Bear your partner, and why you should respect them on a completely different level!
Sam and Paddy sit down with the author of 7 Ways to Love and 7 Ways to Lead, Andre Young, and boy do they dive in. They discuss what to expect, what to give, how to receive, and everything in between. This episode is a can't miss. Andre Young, speaker, author, and Founder of You Evolving Now. He's worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 19 years, been an employee, business owner, and self-employed. He's lived in inner-city row homes to luxury homes, been married, divorced, and remarried, played ...
Is it better to be right, or is it all about allowing "truth" to prevail. In this episode, Sam and Patrick talk about the importance of being right, or not being right in your relationship. This is after a sincere apology to their amazing editor Justin ;). And you may be wondering, why the shit show? Well, when there's massive changes in your relationship it becomes tougher to navigate. So, with Paddy and Sam making massive changes in their life, they are extra shit showey lately. Tune in to fin...
Sam and Paddy seem to be "excited" about their empty nest, if you know what we mean.... But, the reality is, there is an adjustment period. How do you begin dealing with having that quiet house? Not having to help the kids with homework, running them to sports, or worrying about their problems as much. Sam and Paddy talk about embracing the subtle changes that happen as your kids grow, making it a little easier once they are gone. Paddy focuses on the positives of things not disappearing, or wal...
Can conflict be a good thing for couples? This week Paddy and Sam sit-down with CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke and talk about this exact topic. You've heard the Not So Perfect Couple talk about conflict in the past, but now they've got two more amazing people talking about it with them. CrisMarie Campbell, an Olympic rower and Boeing flight test engineer, and Susan Clarke, a former family therapist and equus coach, are the authors of The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitiv...
What kind of studies have been done about forgiveness? In this episode Sam and Paddy dive into the recent studies on forgiveness and what it does to the human psyche. It's really all about fact checking their book...but there is a lot great studies on this topic and they discuss how it takes you down different roads of discovery. This on is intriguing, so buckle up and hop on this ride with The Not So Perfect Couple.
This weeks episode, we flip the script and Sam and Patrick are interviewed. During their realization that they haven't been able to truly share their story on their own show, they decided to share this action packed interview with you. Sam and Paddy were recently guests on the Attorney Heart Podcast in front of a live studio audience and they are now presenting it to you guys here.
When's the last time you had to forgive someone? Forgiveness is a BIG word. So of course in this episode Paddy and Sam decide they are going to tackle this topic. One thing they discuss is when's the right time to apologize? How do you figure out who's at "fault" and what are the steps you have to take to forgive those who have hurt you. Once they get through the conversation of Patrick forgiving his penis for being a grower not a show-er. Sam talks about the most important concept of forgivenes...
This week Sam and Paddy sit down with Alexandra Miu. They discuss tantra, different forms of sex, orgasms, and so much more including how to reclaim your inner power in relationships. Both Sam and Patrick discuss their ventures into this world and how they've navigated almost without trying. Alexandra Miu, like many out there, has experienced abuse, trauma, pain and failures. She grew up feeling insecure, kind of a nerdy kid in a village in Romania. Feeling like she had to always prove herself. ...
Sam and Patrick discuss what they truly mean by the "not so perfect couple". They go into details about how nobody is perfect but you can navigate conversations and interactions with others better to improve your relationships. Sam points out how she asks herself "what would love do in this situation?". Asking yourself that makes you stop and react differently.
What normally happens in Sam and Patrick's relationship is that Sam reads the books and then fills Paddy in on the cliff notes. Well, this guest wrote a book that Sam loved....and she didn't tell Paddy about it. So, this episode is a great dive into Patrick learning about the power of validation. This weeks guest is Michael Sorenson the author of the best selling book I Hear You Michael is an award-winning author and relationship coach by day, and an avid reader, researcher, and personal develop...
Well, Patrick wasn't 100% honest. So, they wanted to revisit happiness this week and go deeper on this issue. But first, Paddy and Sam talk about insects and how they mate and then kill each other. Paddy also talks about how if men didn't have heads...we'd take longer to cum. You're going to have to listen to find out. Now, as far as the happiness thing...they talk about Patrick's process and how he filters out unhappiness. Time for Paddy to get vulnerable.
Do you own your own happiness? Or do you blame your partner for your suffering at times? This week...Sam and Patrick are BACK with another solo episode which we all love! They do a deep dive on owning your own happiness and how important that is. They discuss how Sam may put blame on Paddy when she's feeling unhappy and how Paddy may take out is unhappiness on Sam. How do we combat that? How do we take control of our own happiness so we are able to live a happier, healthier life. Patrick and Sam...
On this weeks episode of the Not So Perfect Couples Podcast - Patrick and Sam sit-down with their long time friends Lance and Brandy Salazar...they also happen to be the authors of the Miracle Morning for Couples. You'll hear how well these 4 get along, how they know a lot about each other and are able to joke around...almost long a strong couple should be. They all talk about what they need from their partners, what are musts, and how they know its time to "get down to business". This is a can'...
Paul Reutershan is a Senior Manufacture Executive at Pipedream Products. He's in the adult product industry.... In this episode Paddy and Sam dive in with Paul and they talk about all the changes that are happening in the adult toy industry. What are the myths? What is "hot" right now? And how the adult toy industry is playing a role in our health! They also discuss how you can use these products to spice up your sex life whether you're in a new relationship or in one for many decades, this is t...
Although this weeks guests, Molly & Vic Jackson are hilarious...this is a serious topic that Patrick and Sam talk about. This is the loss of their 2 year old daughter and how they've been able to navigate it as a couple. How did they grieve? How were they able to lift each other up? Molly and Sam originally met at toastmasters and after her first meeting, she knew they'd hit it off! From being funny, sweet, and spunky it's a match made in heaven. The interesting part of this couple (Molly &a...
Absence makes the heart grow fonder…..or is it the libido? Sam and Paddy were apart for 10 days recently during their trek across country to relocate. They discuss whether this time apart made the sex better. If you'd like to know if it ended is Patrick getting a high-five afterwards...you'll have to tune in to find out. But, this begs the question. Should couples spend more time apart? Extended Time? What's the affects it has on relationships? How's it make you feel on the inside? How do you co...
Sam and Paddy are really excited about this episode! Why? Well, there are so many reasons...but firstly they love the dynamic of the Wimberly family. You see, Ken and Amber Wimberly have a blended family. How do they make that work? Sam says "beautifully" in this episode we dive into how they've been able to make it work. They talk about how second marriages and blended families have an even higher divorce rate and how we are able to stop that from happening. Ken and Amber have also developed an...
Nick He is the Author of “Two Dads and Three Girls.” 100% made in China, Nick was shipped to Durham, NC for his MBA at Duke in 2007. He has over 10 years experience in SAP, McKinsey, and Microsoft. In 2016, when their first daughter just turned one and their surrogate were pregnant with twin daughters, Nick quitted his job at Microsoft and devoted to real estate while raising his family with three girls. He is running two companies today. A real estate sales business, that is top 1% agent in Was...
In the past month, Sam and Paddy have sold their house, most of their things, and they're headed out on an adventure. Their plan is to live everywhere they've ever wanted to live for a few months at a time. They discuss how this is creating a 'pressure cooker' for their relationship with all of the changes they have going on at the same time. They also discuss the recent passing of Paddy's father and how they're handling it as a couple....not-so perfectly.
