Karyn Spetz, LCSW, CLC

A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes Podcast

Society EN ↓ 64 episodes

This podcast is all about relationships with tips, advice and skills you can start using right now to have a better relationship. Episodes are short and to the point so you can listen to them easily, all at once. I am a Relationship Coach working with people who want to have a better relationship with their partner. I take all the things I have learned throughout my years of training and in my own relationship to help you have a better relationship yourself. So if that's what you are looking for, join me here. Learn more and get your free workbook at www.abetterrelationshipcoaching.com

Author

Karyn Spetz, LCSW, CLC

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Society

Latest episode

Mar 30, 2026

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Episodes

Healthy Communication and the Importance of Repair 30.03.2026

If you've been questioning your relationship, conflict is probably part of the picture. Either there's too much of it, it always ends the same way, or you've stopped bringing things up altogether because it doesn't feel safe anymore. In this episode, licensed clinical social worker and relationship coach Karyn Spetz breaks down what healthy conflict actually looks like - and more i...

I Don't Even Know What I Want Anymore: Losing Yourself In Your Relationship 23.03.2026

If you've lost touch with what you actually want - in your relationship, in your life, in yourself - this episode is for you. In this episode, certified relationship coach and licensed clinical social worker Karyn Spetz talks about one of the quietest and most common things that happens to women in long-term relationships: the slow erosion of yourself and therefore knowing what you want. It do...

Unhappy in Your Marriage? Why Your Brain Won't Let You Make This Decision | Should I Stay or Should I Go 16.03.2026

If you've been unhappy in your marriage and keep going back and forth on what to do - this episode is for you. You've probably made the pros and cons list. Maybe more than once. And you still don't know what to do. That's not because you're indecisive. It's because this isn't a logical problem. It's an emotional one. And when you try to use your rational mind to sol...

The Difference Between a Relationship That's Hard and One That's Wrong for You 09.03.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠ Download the guide here⁠ "Every relationship is hard" — but does that mean you should stay in yours? In this episode, relationship coach and licensed clinical social worker Karyn tackles one of the most common...

Not Happy With Your Relationship, But Don't Want To Leave? Listen To This 02.03.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda.⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠Download the guide here⁠ If you're stuck in relationship ambivalence - not in crisis, but not happy with how things are - this episode is for you. The "messy middle" is what I call that space wher...

Why You Feel Guilty for Wanting More in Your Relationship 23.02.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠ ⁠👉 ⁠ Download the guide here If you’ve ever wanted more from your relationship and immediately felt guilty for it, this episode is for you. Relationship coach Karyn Spetz breaks down where that guilt comes from, wh...

Why Change Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better 16.02.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠ 👉 ⁠ Download the guide here Have you ever started making changes in your relationship — speaking up, setting boundaries, doing less — and thought, “Why does this feel worse?” In this episode of A Better Relationshi...

When You Wait Until the Last Minute to Speak Up 16.02.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠ Download the guide here If you’ve been keeping things to yourself in your relationship - telling yourself you’ll bring it up later, or waiting until you just can’t anymore - this episode is for you. I break d...

There's No Unconditional Love For Adults 09.02.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠ Download the guide here Unconditional love is often held up as the ideal in romantic relationships — but in adult partnerships, that belief can quietly keep people stuck, over-accommodating, or abandoning the...

Over-functioning in Relationships: When You're Doing Too Much 02.02.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠ ⁠👉 ⁠ Download the guide here Over-functioning in relationships is one of the most common reasons women feel exhausted, resentful, and emotionally disconnected — even when nothing looks “wrong” on the surface. In th...

When Your Relationship Doesn’t Match Your Values 19.01.2026

If you've been asking yourself "Should I stay or should I go?" I created a free guide with three questions to help you move towards feeling more confident and help you step out of the self doubt - without pressure, guild or agenda. 👉 Get your guide here Have you ever felt unsettled in your relationship even though nothing is obviously “wrong”? In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes...

Should I Stay or Should I Go? What this work is really about... 12.01.2026

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠👉 Download the guide here One of the most common questions I get is this: “If I work with you around the question ‘Should I stay or should I go,’ are you trying to convince people to leave their relationship?” The a...

Regulated Doesn't Necessarily Mean Calm 05.01.2026

If you’ve ever told yourself you need to “calm down” before speaking up, setting a boundary, or having a hard conversation - this episode is for you. In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes , I talk about a common misunderstanding around emotional regulation and why waiting to feel calm often keeps women silent, stuck, or second-guessing themselves. We explore: Why regulation is not...

What's Familiar Isn't Necessarily Safe 30.12.2025

Have you ever stayed in a relationship, pattern, or dynamic because it felt familiar — even though it didn’t actually feel good? In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes , I talk about why our nervous system often confuses familiarity with safety , and how that can keep us stuck in relationships that don’t truly support us. We explore: Why familiar relationship dynamics can feel calmi...

I’m Not Afraid to Speak Up… I Just Don’t Want To 22.12.2025

If you’ve been asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” I created a short, free guide with three simple questions to help you get clarity — without pressure, guilt, or agenda. ⁠ ⁠⁠👉 ⁠ Download the guide here Are you avoiding hard conversations in your relationship — not because you’re afraid, but because it feels exhausting and not worth the effort? In this episode of A Better Relationship...

If You’re Overwhelmed in Your Relationship, Start Here 17.12.2025

Welcome Back to A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes In today’s episode, I’m reintroducing the podcast and sharing what you can expect moving forward: short, focused episodes that help women feel more confident, grounded, and seen in their relationships. Website: https://abetterrelationshipcoaching.com Free Guide To A Healthy Relationship Be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode an...

It’s Okay If He Gets Upset | Stop People-Pleasing in Your Relationship 15.12.2025

Are you afraid to speak up in your relationship because you don’t want to upset your partner? Are you afraid to speak up in your relationship because you don’t want to upset your partner? In this episode of A Better Relationship in 5 Minutes , certified relationship coach Karyn Spetz explains why so many women feel responsible for managing their partner’s emotions — and how people-pleasing, confli...

When You're Afraid to Speak Up (And Why It's Not Your Fault) 10.12.2025

Do you freeze up, overthink, or soften your words because you're afraid of upsetting your partner? Even if he’s not explosive, even if you’re not in physical danger—those tiny shifts in tone, those moments of defensiveness, can make your body tense and your mind want to retreat. In today’s episode, we talk about: Why so many women learn to stay quiet or “keep the peace” How childhood patterns can...

45. A Better Relationship Coaching... Best of 2024 16.12.2024

My own Best of... for the year! I'm excited to share some stories with you as we reflect on this year and the year coming up... Want to learn more? You can reach me at karyn@abetterrelationshipcoaching.com A Better Relationship In Five Minutes Podcast . I want to give you relationship advice that you can use right away. This is an easy to listen to, quick podcast giving you skills, tips, and advic...

44. Navigating Life Changes With Your Partner 08.12.2024

Every couple will experience one or many major life changes in their time together, but how do you handle the stress that comes with it? Read more to find out. A Better Relationship In Five Minutes Podcast . I want to give you relationship advice that you can use right away. This is an easy to listen to, quick podcast giving you skills, tips, and advice you can start using in your relationship tod...

43. Appreciation In Your Relationship 30.11.2024

Learn why appreciation and gratitude are so important for your relationship all the time, not just once in a while. A Better Relationship In Five Minutes Podcast . I want to give you relationship advice that you can use right away. This is an easy to listen to, quick podcast giving you skills, tips, and advice you can start using in your relationship today. I am a Relationship Coach and Couples Th...

42. People Pleasing In Our Relationships 23.11.2024

New Free Resources! Step by Step Guide to Rebuild Trust FREE Masterclass: My 4 Step Framework To Stop Fighting and Start Connecting This episode: Learn to break free from people pleasing while keeping healthy relationships. Discover practical tips to set boundaries, overcome guilt, and prioritize your needs without sacrificing genuine connections. Read the full blog post HERE A Better Relationship...

41. Boundaries As a Form of Self Care 17.11.2024

Is it necessary to create boundaries in order to really take care of ourselves? Yes it is. Learn more about why we should have boundaries in all our relationships in order to also take care of ourselves. 📌 Don't forget to download your FREE PDF - "Seven Questions to Reconnect with Your Partner" from our website: A Better Relationship Coaching ! A Better Relationship In Five Minutes podcast. I wan...

40. Carrying The Mental Load In Your Relationship 10.11.2024

The mental load in your relationship.... who carries that? Why is it so important to pay attention to this? Listen to learn more.... 📌 Don't forget to download your FREE PDF - "Seven Questions to Reconnect with Your Partner" from our website: A Better Relationship Coaching ! A Better Relationship In Five Minutes podcast 🎙️. I want to give you relationship advice that you can use right away 🚀. Th...

39. Relationship Myths and How They Can Harm Your Relationship 02.11.2024

You've heard the relationship myths, but are they true? Or do they just harm the relationship with your partner... Listen to learn more! 📌 Don't forget to download your FREE PDF - "Seven Questions to Reconnect with Your Partner" from our website: A Better Relationship Coaching ! A Better Relationship In Five Minutes podcast 🎙️. I want to give you relationship advice that you can use right away 🚀...

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