The Relationship Review with Delsie Martin

In the Season 3 finale of The Relationship Review with Delsie Martin we visit part 3 of a three part series on parenting as a team. Today's episode looks at parenting adult children as a team discussing the challenges that parents of adult children might face and bringing awareness to the very real challenges faced by adult children trying to survive in today's society. Welcome to my brave space!...

Part two of a three part series on parenting as a team. Today's episode is parenting teens as a teen, the difficulties that your relationship may face in parenting young adults and practical ways you can continue to build a strong connection with your partner. REFERENCES J Marriage Fam.  Author manuscript; available in PMC 2010 Aug 1. Published in final edited form as: J Marriage Fam. 2009 Au...

Best practice for sexual wellness is approaching concerns from a holistic lens, balancing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of self. Todays episode looks at sexual wellness in the physical self, and how arousal and desire are affected by medications, medical conditions and sexual positions. We also do a dive into the benefits of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Hosted on Acast. See...

Part 1 of a three part series of parenting as a team. In this episode we look at the unique relationship challenges that come from becoming parents and parenting these tiny balls of energy that are little ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us don’t receive proper education about our bodies and we certainly don’t receive education in how to give and receive pleasure. We are left to fumble around in the dark figuring it out or modelling what we see in pornography and major media. Neither of these options are great and can leave people feeling uncomfortable, out of place and sometimes traumatized in the bedroom. This can lead t...

In this Season 3 opener we will discuss all the ways in which you can walk alongside your partner, supporting them in their mental wellness journey. Sometimes it's hard to know how best to help so this episode gives helpful tips and education about how to best support your loved one while taking care of yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our season two finale is "Endings" an episode dedicated to breakup, separation and divorce. With beginnings come endings so it's important to understand the pre, during and post breakup processes to help you answer the question of, "Who am I without my partner?". Music by Anaski from Pixabay REFERENCES    Beaujouan. (2016). Second Unions Now More Stable than First? A Comparison of Separa...

On this Sexy Saturday we look at all things masturbation! It's incredible mental and physical health benefits. Join me to learn more. Music by  amaksi  from  Pixabay PINK CHERRY Online Adult Store www.pinkcherry.com   REFERENCES Broster, A. (2022, October 12). What are the health benefits of female masturbation? Forbes. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/site...

On today's episode we take a close look at the different kinds of boundaries that we set in our intimate relationships. How can we set these boundaries in the most ethical way for everyone involved. Boundaries are the solid foundation of every romantic relationship. I invite you to this brave space to look at yours a bit closer.   Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay    ...

On our first Sexy Saturday we take a look at relationships that either have reduced sexual activity or no sexual activity. We also discuss maintaining your sexual wellness and beginning to have conversations about sex with your partner Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay References Berry, M. D., & Berry, P. D. (2013). Contemporary treatment of sexual dysfunction: Reexamining the bi...

The second half of our two part series Beginnings talking about the early stages of relationships. I'm proud to feature real couples sharing memories of their early days, you won't want to miss this one! Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Berg, & McQuinn, R. D. (1986). Attraction and Exch Brown, & Shinohara, S. K. (2013). Dating Relationships in Older Adulthood: A N...

Part 1 of our two part episode on dating and the early stages of romantic relationships. This isn't one you want to miss no matter if you are dating or have been together forever! Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Berg, & McQuinn, R. D. (1986). Attraction and Exch Brown, & Shinohara, S. K. (2013). Dating Relationships in Older Adulthood: A National Portrait. Journa...

Today we look at managing grief in your intimate partnership. Along with a general overview of grief, we delve into specific areas of grief which could affect intimate partnerships like child loss and spousal loss. Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Brenn, & Ytterstad, E. (2016). Increased risk of death immediately after losing a spouse: Cause-specific mortality followi...

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones from me and my loved ones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we explore holiday traditions and how they can add beauty and challenge to your intimate relationship Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay Holiday Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas by dreamlamp REFERENCES Gottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy . W. W. Norton & Company.  Mehta, S. (2020). Christmas in the room: gende...

Part 2 of a two-part series on communication. In this episode we look at the final 2 steps of communication, engaging in conversation with your partner and following up. Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Gottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy. W. W. Norton & Company. Johnson, S. M. (2019). Attachment theory in practice: Emoti...

Communication is a big word and a big process. This is episode 1 of a two-part series on communication. This episode looks at steps 1 and 2 in the process of communication, preparing for your conversation and inviting your partner into conversation. Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Gottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy. W. W. N...

This episode delves into the world of Consensual Non-Monogamy with an emphasis on living this relationship style in the most ethical way. Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Cardoso, D., Pascoal, P.M. & Maiochi, F.H. Defining Polyamory: A Thematic Analysis of Lay People’s Definitions.  Arch Sex Behav   50 , 1239–1252 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-0...

This episode looks at the number1 reason that couples seek counseling, the unequal division of labor in the home. We look through multiple lenses to ask, "Why this is happening?" "How common is this?" "Is it important to address it?" and "How do we address this?" Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay REFERENCES Baxter, J., Haynes, M., & Hewitt, B. (2010). Pathways into marriage: Coha...

Today we delve into building intimate friendship with your partner. Why is it important and what can you do TODAY to start this insanely fun and creative process. Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay References Gottman, J. M. (1999). The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy . W. W. Norton & Company.  Honarvar, A. (2021, October 6). Perspective | can friendshi...

Welcome to this space! Let's talk about how relationships were affected by the pandemic and how relationships are affected by who we are. A brief introduction to myself and the show Theme Music by: amaksi  from  Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.