We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast, hosted by Tim and Ruth Olson, esteemed marriage and family therapists with a passion for healing and transformation. In this episode, they delve into the intriguing topic of creating shared meaning in relationships, inspired by John Gottman's seventh principle for lasting love. Join Tim and Ruth as they explore how building a sh...
Mar 11, 2025•21 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy. Join Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts, as they delve deeper into Gottman's seven principles, specifically focusing on overcoming gridlock in relationships. Building on the previous episode's exploration of solvable versus perpetual problems, this discussion provides listeners with practical ...
Mar 06, 2025•21 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, delve into the intricacies of overcoming relationship gridlock. In this episode, they focus on the sixth of Gottman's Seven Principles, exploring the concept of gridlock in relationships where fundamental conflicts recur without resolution over months or even years. The episode begins with a di...
Mar 03, 2025•16 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome back to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy with your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of solving solvable problems within relationships by exploring John Gottman’s principles. Picking up from our previous discussion on distinguishing solvable issues from perpetual ones, we guide ...
Feb 27, 2025•19 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, delve into Gottman's fifth principle of "Solving Your Solvable Problems." In this episode, they explore how identifying and managing solvable issues can lead to healthier and more fulfilling relationships. Tim and Ruth begin by reviewing the foundational four princ...
Feb 25, 2025•18 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, hosted by Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists. This week, we continue our exploration of John Gottman's landmark book, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work," with a deep dive into the fourth principle: letting your partner influence you. In this episode, Tim and Ruth tackle some common obstacles couples...
Feb 20, 2025•21 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another enlightening episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where seasoned therapists Tim and Ruth Olson delve into the intricacies of Gottman’s Seven Principles. In this episode, they focus on the principle of letting your partner influence you. Tim and Ruth explore the transformative power of openness, respect, and collaboration in relationships. This conversation is all about the importance...
Feb 18, 2025•17 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Join licensed marriage and family therapists, Tim and Ruth Olson, as they guide you through the nuances of building healthier relationships in this insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy. Building on last week's discussion, the Olsons continue to explore the concept of 'bids for connection' and the importance of turning toward your partner. Dive deep into the barriers that often prevent partner...
Feb 13, 2025•14 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Hey there, and welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy! In this episode, we're diving deep into the tiny moments that make a massive impact on relationships—those everyday bids for connection. How we engage with the little things, like a shared laugh or a simple favor, can either weave us closer or pull us apart. Let's chat about how turning toward our loved ones transforms our connections into something t...
Feb 11, 2025•16 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, Tim and Ruth Olson dive deep into the challenges of fostering fondness and admiration in relationships despite obstacles like resentment, stress, and complacency. Drawing insights from Gottman's 7 Principles for Healthy Relationships, they explore how unresolved conflicts can build barriers to appreciation between partners. The Olsons share practical strategies to help couples address these issues, emphasizing the importance of consistent positive actions...
Feb 06, 2025•18 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast where hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts, guide you in transforming life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. In this insightful episode, Tim and Ruth explore Gottman's second principle: nurturing fondness and admiration, a key to cherishing your partner and cel...
Feb 04, 2025•17 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Join hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, as they take you on a journey to deepen your connection through the art of love mapping. Based on the research of Dr. John Gottman, this episode explores the importance of understanding your partner's inner world, from their likes and dislikes to their dreams and fears. You will discover practical tips for strengthening your lo...
Jan 30, 2025•14 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where hosts Tim and Ruth Olson delve into the transformative concept of love maps. Discover how understanding your partner's inner world can strengthen your relationship, foster healthy communication, and build enduring love. This week, we explore the foundational ideas of love maps, inspired by the work of Dr. John Gottman, and how the...
Jan 28, 2025•17 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast. In today's episode, we delve into the transformative journey of healing complex trauma and PTSD using EMDR. With Tim and Ruth Olson, seasoned therapists proficient in trauma recovery, you'll uncover how this technique helps individuals, like Alex, break free from cumulative emotional pain and negative beliefs. Through Alex's experiences of emotional...
Jan 23, 2025•16 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where hosts Tim and Ruth Olson guide you through transforming life's challenges into growth opportunities. In this episode, explore how EMDR therapy assists in healing from a singular traumatic event, such as a car accident, through the personal story of Elaine. Learn about the techniques and processes involved in overcoming the fears and anxieties associated with t...
Jan 21, 2025•19 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, your podcast for turning life's challenges into personal growth and stronger relationships. Join your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson, experienced marriage and family therapists, as they guide you through this week's episode focusing on codependency and self-worth. This time, meet Marco, who learned to appease others at the cost of his own needs in a chaotic family settin...
Jan 16, 2025•15 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where licensed therapists Tim and Ruth Olson guide you through transforming life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. This episode explores the profound impact of EMDR therapy, helping individuals like Sarah overcome crippling negative beliefs and reshape their emotional responses. Through real-life scenarios, discover how...
Jan 14, 2025•17 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where Tim and Ruth Olson, experienced therapists, delve into the intricate process of EMDR therapy. In this episode, we continue our exploration from last week, offering an in-depth look at how EMDR sessions work practically. Discover the step-by-step methodology, including identifying traumatic memories, understanding negative belief systems, and...
Jan 09, 2025•22 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where licensed marriage and family therapists Tim and Ruth Olson guide you through life's emotional challenges. In this episode, explore ways to heal from past trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as you reflect on the previous year and set intentions for the new one. Understand how unprocessed hurts and emotional triggers can bl...
Jan 07, 2025•20 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another enlightening episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where we delve into the realm of limiting beliefs and how they impact personal growth and relationships. Join Tim and Ruth Olson, experienced therapists, as they shed light on the nature of negative beliefs and their roots, often stemming from childhood experiences. Discover strategies to identify, challenge, and replace these detrime...
Jan 02, 2025•18 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast that empowers you to transform life's challenges into personal growth and healthier relationships. Hosted by experienced therapists Tim and Ruth Olson, each episode delves into unraveling personal layers and building healthy relationships through engaging conversations and practical strategies. In this special New Year's episode, they explore the diverse...
Dec 31, 2024•24 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to our enlightening podcast episode on financial behaviors within relationships, where we delve into the intricate topics of emotional spending, financial withholding, and financial infidelity. Continuing our finance series, this episode explores the psychological underpinnings and relational dynamics that drive these behaviors, offering insights into how they potentially impact trust and c...
Dec 26, 2024•26 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson explore the complexities of codependent money dynamics in relationships. They unravel how financial rescue missions and emotional manipulation can strain love connections and lead to unhealthy financial patterns. Listeners will gain insights into identifying signs of codependency, such as constant financial rescuing and entitlement, ...
Dec 24, 2024•16 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson explore the intricacies of financial discussions within relationships. As they continue their series on money, the focus shifts to practical communication strategies that can ease money-related tensions. The episode delves into creating a safe environment for regular money talks, emphasizing the importance of frequency and neutrality...
Dec 19, 2024•14 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where licensed marriage and family therapists Tim and Ruth Olson guide you in transforming life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. Join us this week as we delve into financial trauma, exploring how past experiences influence our current financial behaviors and create conflict. We'll uncover the fight, flight, freeze, and...
Dec 17, 2024•22 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson delve into the intricate dynamics of financial conflicts and their roots in childhood and societal influences. Drawing from their expertise as trauma experts and marriage therapists, they explore how early experiences shape our financial mindsets and impact current relationships. Uncover the layers of subconscious beliefs about money...
Dec 12, 2024•19 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to the latest episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy! Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed therapists and experts in trauma and mental health, delve into the intricate connections between finances and personal relationships, especially during the holiday season. Throughout this episode, dive into the emotional complexities that finances bring into relationships, the impact of financial trauma, and how it ...
Dec 10, 2024•13 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another enlightening episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson, delve into the pervasive issue of entitlement and offer transformative strategies for embracing gratitude. This week, learn to recognize subtle entitlement patterns, develop self-awareness, and explore practical methods to foster a grateful mindset. Discover the power of reframing expectations and...
Dec 05, 2024•16 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy with your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson. This week, we delve into the complex interplay between entitlement and gratitude, exploring how entitlement can erode joy and cause dissatisfaction both personally and relationally. We'll examine the emotional impacts of entitlement on happiness, unveiling how inflated expectations undermine our abili...
Dec 03, 2024•18 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast! In this enlightening episode, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, experienced marriage and family therapists, guide us through the intricacies of entitlement and gratitude. Released just in time for Thanksgiving, they delve deep into the impact of a sense of entitlement on our ability to feel joy and appreciation in life. By exploring real-life examples and offeri...
Nov 28, 2024•20 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast