12 Week Relationships Podcast

Defensiveness is a common reaction to criticism, where individuals become protective and guarded, perceiving a threat to their self-esteem or sense of identity. It is a natural response when feeling attacked, but if it becomes a habitual pattern, it can damage relationships and hinder personal growth. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen define defensiveness and discuss how to identify and change thi...

Contempt in relationships is not only destructive, it's the single biggest predictor of relationship failure. It's a pervasive feeling of disrespect, anger, and disapproval that goes beyond just feeling frustrated with your partner. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen explore the causes of contempt in relationships, the signs that indicate its presence, its effects, and solutions to prevent its spre...

Resentment is the number one indicator of divorce or separation in a relationship. Translation: The stakes are high! However, beyond the obvious consequence of your relationship ending, there are hidden costs of resentment in a relationship that couples are often not aware of, or do not acknowledge. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen discuss and answer the question: How do you identify and overcome...

Relationships are a lot like gardens – they require consistent care and attention in order to thrive. We often admire beautiful gardens all while being ignorant or oblivious to the work that it took to create such a garden. Relationships are quite similar, aren't they? Just like that beautiful garden, it’s easy to see the beauty in someone else’s relationship and to want that thing for ourselves....

Stonewalling is a type of communication breakdown that can leave one feeling ignored, unimportant, or even dismissed altogether. Per research by the Gottman Institute, it’s also one of the leading predictors of relationship failure and divorce. While it’s a common relationship problem, it’s important to be aware of its impact in order to address it immediately. In this episode, Pye & Dr. Glen...

What's the number one reason for divorce? According to this famous pastor, it's "immaturity" and the lack of effort. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen react to Pastor Rick Warren's painfully oversimplified, and frankly, irresponsible, take on divorce and discuss the factors that ACTUALLY contribute to the end of a marriage.

There's a lot of bad advice out there. Most of the time we'd just say, "to each their own." But every now and then a video masqueraded as relationship or marriage advice goes viral. This is one of those examples. Not only has this video amassed millions upon millions of views, but many of the people who watched it agreed with what was being said (which you can see from the comments). "My husband i...

They cheated... Should you stay and work it out or end the relationship? Let's take a look at the data on whether a relationship can ACTUALLY be repaired after cheating. In today's episode, Pye and Dr. Glen dive deep into the stats and discuss the key factors to repairing a relationship and what to look for when deciding whether to stay or move on.

Open relationships have become more and more common, especially among younger generations. But the question is, "do open relationships ACTUALLY work?" From both a science and practical level, are open relationships actually viable, or are they just idealistic and doomed to fail? In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen define an open relationship, discuss why open relationships might be desirable, then g...

In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen continue with breaking down 5 MORE pieces of cliché marriage advice and whether they're any good or just pure junk.

How do healthy relationships work? Platonic or romantic, we all know that relationships have many moving parts, but what are those parts exactly? In this video, we're going to show you how relationships work from the standpoint of CVFT or Core Value Focused Therapy. We're going to show a framework that explains the nature of all healthy relationships, platonic or romantic. Let's dive in!

You've heard them a million times. That same basic relationship advice ad nauseum. But are they even any good?? Let's find out as Pye and Dr. Glen debunk 5 cliché pieces of marriage advice.

Trevor Hanson is an associate marriage & family therapist who has garnered an impressive following on social media sharing tips and advice on healing and healthy communication in relationships. In this episode, Pye and Trevor discuss common negative patterns that appear in relationships and the true messages and emotions underneath these behaviors.

There's a ton of dating advice being shared on TikTok, but are they any good? Let's see what the experts have to say!

In today's episode, Pye and Dr. Glen share their thoughts and advice on some incredibly difficult marriage situations that some of our viewers have graciously shared with us. If you have any questions you'd like to hear on a future episode or a story you'd like to share, you can DM us on Instagram or email us directly. All names and private information will be kept anonymous.

Is our coaching program covered by insurance? Short answer is no. Long answer is a little more complex and requires us to dig into how insurance works when it comes to therapy and coaching. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen talk about the absolute insanity of insurance for couples therapy and what to expect when seeking help for your relationship.

A vulnerable (inverse) narcissist believes they are entitled due to a painful past experience and are manipulative and controlling, just like a grandiose narcissist. However, the vulnerable narcissist identifies with their pain and wields it as their weapon and can be very sneaky with how they go about getting what they want, especially in relationships. Here are 5 signs that you may be dating a v...

Do you feel a little distant when you're with your friends or family when it used to be so effortless and easy? It might just mean that you're changing and growing. This happens because people change at different paces and pursue differing values and interests. This is a completely normal fact of life that should be embraced, not avoided, and in this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen walk through 5 signs...

We got our first 1 star review! Was it fair? In this tense social and political environment, we're seeing individuals, groups, and companies get "canceled" and "deplatformed" for their actions and/or statements. But is "cancelling" always the right reaction? Are there alternatives? Listen in to see what Pye and Dr. Glen think about cancel culture.

Whether it be a first time topic or a prepared debate, it's important to understand key aspects of communication and how ideas are shared and received. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen talk about the importance of knowledge, bias, and context, particularly when having contentious conversations.

This is part 2 of Pye & Dr. Glens' analysis of Jordan Peterson's recently released lecture titled "Doctors & Psychotherapists: Butchers & Liars." Part 1 in the previous episode.

Jordan Peterson recently released a video titled "Doctors & Psychotherapists: Butchers & Liars." In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen share their thoughts and reactions to Dr. Peterson's video.

Dr. Courtney is an accomplished psychotherapist and widely popular mental health content creator under the name "The Truth Doctor." Today, she joins Pye in a discussion around imposter syndrome, where this feeling of being an imposter comes from, and how we can move past it to allow ourselves comfort in our accomplishments and ambitions.

Did you know that how you parent your children will affect their mental health and relationships well into adulthood? In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen discuss attachment theory and the 6 different parenting styles that lead to either secure or insecure attachments later in the child's life.

Why did we opt to call our service "coaching" rather than psychotherapy? People commonly mix them up, however, coaching and therapy are quite different in how they address the needs of their clients and particularly, the goals of the service. In this episode, Pye & Dr. Glen discuss these differences in approaches and what to consider when deciding which one may be better for you.