Episodes

  • The Secret to Keeping Sex Exciting in a Long-Term Relationship

    The Secret to Keeping Sex Exciting in a Long-Term Relationship
    Nov 11 2026
    Take The Attachment Quiz Join The Coaching Call On Friday 11/13 Yana's Website Why does sex sometimes get more complicated the longer we're together? In this episode, sex therapist Yana Tallon-Hicks joins us to explore why intimacy can start to feel predictable and how couples can bring back excitement and desire. We talk about breaking out of familiar sexual routines, getting more comfortable talking about sex, and what monogamous couples can learn from non-monogamous relationships. Plus, we share practical ways to be more intentional about your relationship and keep your connection strong over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Why You Can’t Connect When You’re Too Calm - Or Too Upset

    Why You Can’t Connect When You’re Too Calm - Or Too Upset
    Nov 9 2026
    Free 10 Day Couples Challenge Try Relationship Academy How often does an innocent text message set off a surprisingly intense emotional reaction? When we operate outside our window of tolerance, ordinary interactions are quickly misinterpreted as threats. In this episode, we unpack how to recognize nervous system dysregulation, identify personal triggers, and communicate with clarity rather than react from self-protection. Main Talking Points: Window Of Tolerance Hyper Versus Hypo Arousal Emotional Logic Balance Identifying Personal Triggers Vulnerable Relational Communication Creative Conflict Resolution Remaining inside your window of tolerance doesn't require eliminating emotional intensity or retreating into detached logic. True security grows when partners stay connected, curious, and collaborative—even in the middle of relational friction. Give Me Discounts! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Tanasi - Use code “relationship" for 25% off your first order. *If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Help! I am a Double Pursuer or Double Withdrawer. Understanding the Hidden Patterns of Emotional & Sexual Cycles

    Help! I am a Double Pursuer or Double Withdrawer. Understanding the Hidden Patterns of Emotional & Sexual Cycles
    Nov 2 2026
    Free 10 Day Couples Challenge Try Relationship Academy Why do so many couples feel like they are constantly speaking two different relational languages, especially when switching between emotional discussions and physical intimacy? When partners occupy the same role, either as a double pursuer or a double withdrawer, across both emotional and sexual domains, it can amplify feelings of disconnection and mutual exhaustion. In this episode, we talk about unpacking these overlapping dynamics to replace reflexive blame with genuine curiosity, vulnerability, and grounded connection. Main Talking Points: Dual Dynamic Overlap Empathy Bridge Gaps Sexual Cycle Triggers Responsive Desire Shifts Curiosity Over Judgment Regulated Disengagement Timing True relational intimacy doesn't require moving at the same baseline pace; it relies on the shared willingness to slow down, listen beneath protective reactions, and appreciate the underlying bid for connection. Give Me Discounts! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Tanasi - Use code “relationship" for 25% off your first order. *If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Navigating Grief and Loss During The Holidays

    Navigating Grief and Loss During The Holidays
    Oct 30 2026
    Check out Thrive's Grief Group Try Relationship Academy for Free Get the opportunity to meet other grievers Get education on how grief presents during the holiday season, prompts to explore your own grief experience, tangible tools for integrating grief during the holidays An activity would be creating your own holiday grief web - helping clients create a visual representation and understanding of how the death of a loved one creates many other grief experiences that change the way we approach the holidays Best suited for clients who have experienced the death of a loved one and may be feeling nervous about the upcoming holiday season or those wanting more tools to better navigate the holidays without a loved one. Takeaways - gaining an understanding of how and why grief can be intensified during the holidays. Walk away with tools for integrating grief and your loved one into your holiday plans experience. Gaining confidence to create a plan for the holidays that best suits wherever clients are in their personal grief journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • A Better Way To Money

    A Better Way To Money
    Oct 29 2026
    Find more episodes of A Better Way To Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • How to Identify & Heal From Toxic Abusive Relationships (TAR) with Dr. Jamie Star

    How to Identify & Heal From Toxic Abusive Relationships (TAR) with Dr. Jamie Star
    Oct 26 2026
    Free 10 Day Couples Challenge Try Relationship Academy How do you distinguish between standard relational friction and a truly toxic, abusive environment? In this episode, Colter Bloxom and Cayla Bozovich sit down with Dr. Jamie Star, founder of the STAR Network, to unpack the critical differences between a partner's protective moves in a negative cycle and characterological patterns of abuse. Dr. Jamie shares his personal journey through relational trauma, breaks down how childhood attachment styles shape codependency, and offers a path toward reclaiming safety. By shifting focus away from diagnosing a partner and toward trusting your body's somatic wisdom, this conversation helps you replace blame and confusion with internal clarity and grounded boundaries. Main Talking Points: • Differentiating Relational Cycles • Defining Toxic Dynamics • Unpacking Childhood Trauma • Trusting Somatic Signals • Reparenting Through Consistency • Regulating Emotional Safety Healing from relational trauma isn't about fixing an unresponsive partner; it's about anchored self-awareness and cultivating environments where you feel consistently safe, seen, and supported. True recovery begins when you stop looking outward for validation and begin honoring your own internal boundaries. Connect with Dr. Jamie Star: Dr. Jamie Star's Website: https://drjamie.com STAR Network:'s Website: https://starnetwork.org Give Me Discounts! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Tanasi - Use code “relationship" for 25% off your first order. *If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • You Don’t See What I’m Carrying

    You Don’t See What I’m Carrying
    Oct 19 2026
    How often do we judge a partner’s apparent inaction while feeling entirely overwhelmed by our own stress? When everyday household friction erupts into an argument, the conflict is rarely about time management—it is a cry to have our unseen emotional burdens recognized. In this episode, we unpack the hidden internal loads partners carry and explore how shifting from quick assumptions to compassionate curiosity transforms relational strain into deep connection. Main Talking Points: Uncovering Invisible Emotional Loads Assessing Individual Daily Capacity Replacing Assumptions With Curiosity Validating Unseen Relational Strain Respecting Varying Nervous Capacities Connecting Beyond Full Understanding You do not need to fully comprehend every detail of your partner's internal struggle to offer meaningful relief. Relational safety grows the moment you pause, validate their experience, and acknowledge the weight in each other's backpacks. Give Me Discounts! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Tanasi - Use code “relationship" for 25% off your first order. *If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Passion Triangle with Dr. Cheryl: QUICK ADVICE

    The Passion Triangle with Dr. Cheryl: QUICK ADVICE
    Oct 15 2026
    ⁠Click here to sign up for Relationship Academy Ready for the next step? Choose your Passion Masterclass time and learn how to bring more connection, intimacy, and passion back into your relationship: https://drcherylfraser.mykajabi.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins