Doctor & Mrs

In this episode of Dr. & Mrs., we explore the voice in our heads that can encourage us one minute and tear us down the next: the inner critic. We talk about self-doubt, old stories, perfectionism, and whether marriage helps quiet the harsh voice in our heads—or sometimes makes it louder.  We also look at how a loving partner can challenge the negative narratives we carry, and whether that inner cr...

Do you act in — or do you act out in your relationship?   Most people would say they'd never cross a line. But what about the exchange you told yourself was just friendly? The attention you enjoyed a little too much? The coffee shop moment that was honestly way more than coffee?   In this episode, Dr. Gary Penn and Jeannine Chanin Penn get into one of the most honest — and uncomfortable — conversa...

The Costco Test: Special Episode with Friends is our first-ever guest episode — and we couldn't have picked a better couple to kick it off. We're joined by our friends Jessica and Pash for a conversation that's equal parts profound and fun, exploring what keeps love steady, what keeps it spicy, and the everyday "tests" that reveal who you really are together. Plus: rapid-fire questions, real laugh...

Are Men the Weaker Sex? Does the pressure to "be strong" actually make men weaker? In this episode, Dr. Gary Penn and Jeannine Chanin Penn unpack what strength really looks like in modern relationships—why some men are floundering, how overcompensating can become a chase for validation, and why trying to "crush" your partner is never strength. We also get into the questions couples wrestle with: A...

When you're in the middle of an argument, it's easy to get laser-focused on winning—proving your point, landing the final word, protecting your pride. But the person across from you isn't the enemy… they're the one who knows how to steady you, soften you, and help you heal. In this episode, Dr. Gary Penn and Jeannine Chanin Penn talk about what it means to fight for each other, not against each ot...

In their first episode, Dr. Gary Penn and Jeannine Chanin Penn share the story of how they met in their 50s — when love wasn't exactly easy to find. They talk about the realities of dating later in life, the emotional baggage we all bring, the mysterious "8 date rule," and what it really means to feel like you've come home to someone. It's honest, funny, and a little miraculous — just like the lov...