The Couple's Guide Podcast

Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to set boundaries with your significant other, or someone you want to be exclusive with, when you see them like someone else’s picture on Instagram + how to navigate your character in your DM’s.

Listen as Ryan and Talia give some sage advice on setting intentions personally and relationally and how this can benefit long term growth in any relationship.

Listen as Ryan and Talia give some sage advice on how to make it through the holiday season during a pandemic - single and ready to jingle or in a relationship - this one is for you.

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, "How do I know if this is the ‘right’ relationship?”

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, "Is it okay if my partner is flawed? How can I send him to therapy?”

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, "What should we do if I want to work on our issues and he just says it will happen naturally?” The answer is not ‘run’.

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “What to do when you are starting a relationship with someone who is very different from you?” They go in depth on unpacking this question and potential meanings of the question from a listener.

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “Are men really as blunt and simple as they sound when answering questions?” They go in depth on unpacking this question and potential meanings of the question from a listener.

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “Are there things you should not talk about in a relationship?”

Listen as Ryan and Talia give some advice on what to do to not let your insecurities about past relationships get the best of you. We all have a past life before we meet our current partner. If you’ve ever had questions, these may be the answers you’ve been waiting for.

Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “If someone lied about their past out of shame, is that forgivable or a red flag?” This is one you won’t want to miss.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about negative sentiment override (NSO), why some couples experience it + how to combat it. NSO is a common occurrence in relationships in which your view of your partner is skewed to the point where positive or neutral experiences are perceived as negative.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about the three different attachment styles {anxious, avoidant and secure}, where they came from and how these present in relationships + dating.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about a few different roles you can take when supporting your partner, why sometimes you don’t feel support and how best to ask your partner for the support type you need.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about to bring joy into your relationship, increasing happiness between you and your partner as well as how you can maintain the positive perspective.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about the effect of stress on a relationship, how to manage it and how individual well-being can combat stressors in a relationship.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about how give your partner feedback during sex about what you like, don’t like and would like more of. It’s normal and healthy to state your needs and desires; learn how to do it effectively + in a sexy way.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about how to initiate sex with your partner, what to say or not say + how to emotionally care for yourself if your attempt doesn’t go as planned.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about how to care for yourself after a break-up, thoughts and feelings you can expect to experience + what you can do to regain a sense of normal.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about codependency, what it looks like in relationships, some warning signs, and how to move away from codependency towards co-regulation.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about love in the time of quarantine. Dating in these unprecedented times? You’ll hear some great advice. If you are in a relationship, whether you live together or not, we have some tips on how to strengthen your relationship.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about the importance of the trait of willingness in a partner, some barriers to willingness and how to increase willingness in your partner + your relationship.

Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about what happens in therapy when a secret is revealed or when a partner is ready to disclose something they’ve been doing individual work on.

Listen as Ryan and Talia continue the discussion of informing + equipping you with the knowledge and research about how cohabitation affects children, the relationship and your child’s well-being into adulthood.

Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to pace your relationship, what defines “moving too quickly” in a relationship + why this might occur for you.