• Why I Left Maroon 5 At The Height Of Their Fame ft. Ryan Dusick
    May 14 2024

    Founding drummer of MAROON 5 (Songs About Jane), Ryan Dusick, joins us on this very special episode of The Open Relationships Podcast. Ryan talks about the formation of Maroon 5, getting dropped by their record label, their slingshot to success with one of the most famous pop albums of all time, and eventually how he was forced to leave the band due to mental and physical issues. This is an unbelievably emotional, inspirational, and heartwarming story of how Ryan was able to go from top of the world, to rock bottom, and how he turned his life around to become a very successful therapist and mental health advocate.

    Chapters:
    00:00 - Ryan Joins the Open Relationships Podcast
    02:15 - The History of Maroon 5
    09:56 - Being in a Band is like being married to 4 people? Relational Wellness Skills
    14:12 - Deciding to be Rock Stars
    19:01 - Losing Their Record Deal, Almost Breaking Up, and Drifting Apart
    27:00 - Maroon 5 and Linkin Park were friends
    28:30 - Maroon 5 Reconnecting and Reforming The Band
    35:15 - The Birth & Rise of Maroon 5
    47:40 - The Influence of John Mayer & Silly Behind The Scenes Stories
    58:00 - The Downfall of Ryan’s Mental & Physical Health
    01:10:00 - The Final Straw - Why I Had To Leave Maroon 5
    01:36:30 - Ryan’s Path To Recovery
    01:54:00 - Ryan is Now A Public Speaker & Therapist
    02:07:41 - Recap & Our Favorite Takeaways


    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Asking My Son 26 Tough Questions About What It’s Like To Be My Kid
    May 7 2024

    For an adorable and heartwarming way to celebrate Mother’s Day, I ask my 11 year old kid TOUGH QUESTIONS and see what kind of results we get! Neither of us have heard or seen these questions before filming, so join us on this spontaneous journey to get to know each other, and test the bond between mother and son!

    Chapters/Questions

    00:00 - Introducing My Son on the Show!

    01:07 - first question: If you could make one law for the rest of your family, what would it be?

    02:59 - What is your favorite thing about me?

    04:35 - What are three things I say a lot?

    06:04 - What is something you’ve learned from me?

    07:08 - What specific emotion or feeling do you try to hide from me?

    08:03 - What can I do right now to make your life happier?

    10:03 - Do you think we would be friends if we were the same age?

    11:50 - What makes you awesome?

    12:54 - When was the last time you cried?

    13:39 - What do you love most about your life?

    14:57 - What is the last thing that I did that upset you?

    15:53 - What is your favorite thing to do when it’s just the two of us?

    16:43 - What are some things I worry about that aren’t that deep?

    18:58 - What are the best and worst parts about getting older?

    20:58 - What is something you wish I would do more often?

    22:04 - If you won a million dollars what would you buy?

    23:40 - When was the last time I apologized to you and made you feel better?

    24:25 - What is the one thing you would do if you weren’t afraid?

    25:35 - What about me do you hope never changes?

    27:05 - If you could switch places with me for a day, what would you do?

    27:58 - What do you need me to do when you are sad?

    29:08 - If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

    30:20 - When you describe me to your friends what do you say?

    31:59 - What is something that matters to you but no-one else in our family understands?

    33:43 - What don’t I understand about what it’s like to be you?

    35:30 - Are you proud of me, why?

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

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    ———————

    #parenting #mothersday #mom #kids

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    38 mins
  • I Was the “Bad Kid” & It Shaped How I Parent ft. Destini Ann Davis | Open Relationships Podcast
    Apr 30 2024

    Parenting Coach & Viral Sensation Destini Ann Davis (@destini.ann) joins us today to break open the myths of Gentle Parenting, growing up as the “Bad Kid,” reconciling with your loved ones, and SO MUCH MORE. We are so honored to have her with us to share her incredibly motivating, inspiring, and heartwarming stories and advice!

    Chapters

    00:00 - Destini Ann Davis joins the Open Relationships Podcast

    01:40 - No Discipline Parenting & Misconceptions About “Gentle Parenting”

    03:40 - Growing Up as the “Bad Child”

    07:00 - What is JAI institute for Parenting?

    09:00 - Reconciling with Your Mother

    11:00 - Going from the Black Sheep to the Golden Sheep

    12:50 - Experiencing Guilt vs Shame

    17:00 - The Issues with Lecturing Your Kids

    23:40 - Deciding to Get Help Parenting (JAI Institute)

    28:00 - We Need to Meet The Needs Behind the Outbursts

    30:30 - Does Gentle Parenting WORK in the Real World?

    33:00 - Do Labels Make Things Complicated?

    42:00 - Destini’s Rise to Viral Fame

    43:00 - Having Destructive Teenagers

    46:20 - Focusing on Boundaries & Emotional Safety

    53:00 - Our Producer Lied to His Family

    56:00 - When Parents Don’t Know What’s Best

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

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    ———————

    #parenting #parentingadvice #mentalhealth #gentleparenting

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Forgiving My Unforgivable Mother ft. Logan Cohen
    Apr 23 2024

    Buckle up, we’re joined by the viral sensation Logan Cohen on this incredibly emotional episode of The Open Relationships: Transforming Together Podcast. Logan Cohen is an Author, Therapist, Trauma Coach, and not to mention, an instagram and tiktok superstar, and he’s here to get deeply vulnerable and open up to us about his tragic past, and the tumultuous family life he’s had to endure, and how that made him a better man and guided his path to transforming his life and the lives of millions of others.

    Chapters

    00:00 - The Open Relationships Podcast Show Open

    02:00 - Marriage and Family Therapist Logan Cohen Joins Us!

    02:50 - Logan’s Grandfather was on Schindler’s List

    07:57 - Logan’s Other Grandfather was a Gangster

    09:20 - Elders NEED To Feel NEEDED

    12:50 - Logan’s Family History

    20:30 - Do you forgive your mother?

    25:30 - Did you have to protect your family?

    31:00 - Getting Stockholm Syndrome from Those You Love

    36:30 - Life in SERVICE is Not Being a SERVANT (The issues of People Pleasing)

    41:30 - Advice for Boy Moms & Why Teens are HOSTILE

    49:00 - Are Video Games Beneficial For Socializing Kids?

    54:00 - You’re Allowed to be Angry, But It’s How You Express It

    56:30 - Does Your Family Tell You The Truth?

    59:50 - Being in Denial Of Our Own Suffering & “Surface Acting”

    1:06:37 - Our Favorite Takeaways

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

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    ———————

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • How To Stop Letting Your Childhood Hurt You ft. Mark Groves
    Apr 16 2024

    Viral sensation Mark Groves joins us on today’s emotional episode of Open Relationships: Transforming Together. Mark Groves talks about how he hit rock bottom, toxic relationships and behaviors, centering yourself, parenting, and SO MUCH MORE, and we’re incredibly grateful to have him on the podcast!

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Mark Groves joins The Open Relationships Podcast

    01:51 - What is ROCK BOTTOM & “Centering Yourself vs Being Self Centered”

    07:50 - Horrors of Chasing Codependent Relationships

    11:00 - No One Gets Out of Childhood Unscathed

    13:30 - How Do Children Regulate Their Emotions?

    18:00 - Parents Don’t Have Enough Resources

    19:45 - When the truth is TOO SCARY to Admit

    22:45 - The Hardest Parts of Changing Your Life

    25:40 - If It Scares You, You Have To Do It

    34:00 - Are Men Allowed to Be In Tune With Their Emotions?

    41:20 - Is Mark Groves an “Anti-Cancel Culture Hero?”

    54:00 - You can have accountability without annihilation

    58:00 - Holding Yourself Accountable

    1:01:00 - Social Media is a Narcissist (Mark is QUITTING INSTAGRAM)

    1:10:00 - Mark’s Book - Liberated Love

    1:22:28 - Our Favorite Takeaways

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

    Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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    ———————

    #relationships #relationshipadvice #selfimprovement #inspirational

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 1st Female Fighter Pilot & US Senator Says 'Suffering Is A Choice' | Open Relationships Podcast
    Apr 9 2024

    On Today’s episode of The Open Relationships Podcast we are joined by former senator and FIRST WOMAN PILOT TO EVER FLY COMBAT, Martha McSally! We talk about overcoming all obstacles from literally flying and systems failing, to sexism in the military, to healing from grief and tragedy in this unbelievably compelling episode of Open Relationships: Transforming Together!

    Chapters:

    00:00 - The Open Relationships Podcast featuring Martha McSally

    02:30 - Martha SUED the PENTAGON - AND WON

    09:35 - Healing from Grief and Tragedy & Turning Tragedy into Fuel

    13:15 - Does Healing Your Wounds Destroy Your Will To FIGHT? (Breaking the FEAR LOOP)

    18:25 - Martha Was ATTACKED and FOUGHT BACK (Also - MARTHA IS JACKED HOLY CRAP!)

    29:45 - Martha is the REAL Top Gun (& Getting Women into Aviation)

    33:45 - Mind, Energy, and Matter

    38:55 - Martha Hates Politics But Became a SENATOR

    49:30 - Admitting You’re Wrong & Resisting Change

    53:00 - Don’t set a goal, set an identity (Allowing things to happen instead of forcing them)

    57:30 - Martha’s Rapid Transformation Guide “You 2.0” (2024bestyear. com)

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

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    ———————

    #relationships #inspirational #motivational #selfimprovement

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • You May Accidentally Be Cheating On Your Partner ft. Joe Kort
    Apr 2 2024

    On Today’s episode of The Open Relationships Podcast we are joined by the viral tiktok sensation, sexologist and psychotherapist Joe Kort! We talk about Non Monogamy, Mixed Orientation Couples, and even Narcissism, but most importantly, we try to get Joe to give us some help on our love lives! Join us for an extremely enlightening episode of Open Relationships: Transforming Together, the podcast that aims to improve your relationships & your life!

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Welcome to the Open Relationships Podcast!

    01:15 - Introducing TikTok Star Joe Kort

    02:00 - Is Narcissism on a Spectrum?

    7:06 - How Narcissists Project onto others & Andrea’s Fight With Sanjay

    11:20 - Acknowledging When things are 1% true

    13:06 - Mixed Orientation Couples & Marriages (Non-Stereotypical Couples Counseling)

    16:30 - Does Non-Monogamy Work for SOME Couples?

    20:30 - Joe Kort’s History with Narcissists and Covert Narcissism

    25:00 - The “Spreadsheet of Times My Wife Rejected Me” Guy

    30:30 - Admitting You’re Wrong

    32:29 - The Person Who Loves You Has The Capacity To Hurt You

    33:45 - Defining Erotic Attraction vs Orientation

    36:00 - Finding The TRUTH

    38:15 - How Grief Sneaks Up On You

    43:00 - Joe Created Being a “Side” in the Gay Community

    46:45 - Reflecting on Our Biggest Takeaways & Joanna’s Secret Crush

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

    Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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    ———————

    #relationships #relationshipadvice #therapy #monogamy

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    49 mins
  • Leaving the Red Pill Movement & Actually Helping Men ft. Ed Latimore
    Mar 26 2024

    On Today’s episode of The Open Relationships Podcast, we’re joined by Ed Latimore, best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, and competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy, and today he’s joining us to discuss Red Pill, Andrew Tate, Parenting, Sobriety, and Masculinity.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Why Relationship Health is Important

    01:00 - Ed Latimore Joins Us!

    01:50 - Rejecting Red Pill Ideology

    10:19 - Masculinity and Men’s Rights Advocates

    13:20 - How Harmful Movements Recruit People

    17:00 - Andrew Tate’s Abuse of Capitalism & Intelligence

    25:00 - The Magnifying Reach of Reactionary Content

    30:00 - Red Pill and Parenting Boys

    38:28 - Ed’s Journey to Sobriety

    45:00 - Stopping the Bleeding THEN Fixing the Wound

    47:50 - Black Fathers & Parenting Myths

    52:30 - Ed’s Childhood & Is Love ENOUGH?

    54:45 - Having Kids Later In Life

    58:00 - Ed wants his kids to be able to stand up for themselves

    1:00:45 - Becoming Open and Having Real Conversations

    “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration.

    Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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    ———————

    #menshealth #redpill #relationships #masculinity

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    1 hr and 2 mins