Anatomy of Us

Religion EN ↓ 479 episodes

A podcast dedicated to bringing real help to real couples! Hosts Seth Studley, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and his wife Melanie Studley, Marriage Expert and Coach, answer listener questions about sex, intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, in-laws issues, healing from infidelity, and so much more! Their authentic and down-to-earth approach to helping couples has transformed thousands of relationships. They have three kids and live outside of Seattle, Wa.

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Anatomy of Us

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256 Q&A Day 42: Boundaries in a separation, video game problems and honoring differences. 01.07.2019 28:11

Today we answer your questions about what to do during a separation, how to handle the stress that video games can add to a relationship, and we explore how to actively honor differences and promote linkages! Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

255 Q&A Day 41: Adult Attachment Disorder, Organized religion, our faith journey and taking a break from your partner. 28.06.2019 35:35

Today we answer your questions about adult attachment disorder, talk about our thoughts on organized religion and share some of our own faith journey, as well as share some tips on lovingly taking a temporary break from your partner if that is what your marriage needs. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Le...

254 Q&A Day 40: Spectrum and relationships, how to get sex when and how you want it, and what to do if someone you are NOT married to finds you attractive. 27.06.2019 25:48

Today we answer your questions about being in relationship with someone on the Spectrum, how to get the sex that you want when you want it, and what to do if someone you are NOT married to finds you attractive... and tells you! Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

253 Q&A Day 39: Hope after an affair, making decisions as a couple, and forgiving a hurtful past. 26.06.2019 34:23

Today we answer your questions about how to make decisions as a couple when you have conflicting communication styles, how to change hurtful behaviors and heal from the past, and we bring you a hopeful letter about healing after an affair. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices....

252 Q&A Day 38: Forgiving myself, building trust, and healthy boundaries with toxic parents. 21.06.2019 36:13

Today we answer your questions about how to forgive yourself if you struggle with trust issues, how to handle toxic parent/child relationships, and the importance of understanding how the lizard brain impacts our daily lives. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

251 Q&A Day 37: Helping a partner heal, using “I Statements”, and a disappointed husband. 20.06.2019 28:15

Today we answer your questions about how to help your partner heal family wounds, how to use the Clearing Structure and “I Statements” with more than just your partner, and we explore how to change the pattern of disappointment in your marriage. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choic...

250 Q&A Day 36: Questioning faith, long distance relationships and broccoli fights! 19.06.2019 28:03

Today we answer your questions about what to do when your partner is questioning their faith, how to enjoy a long distance relationship, and we share a story about broccoli fight from our private AOM Women’s Facebook Page! Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

249 Q&A Day 35: How Family of Origin, Epigenetics, my wife has changed and morning mindfulness. 14.06.2019 34:17

Today we talk about the power of Family Of Origin and the role of Epigenetics as well as how to navigate a partner who is cheating and has changed. We also share the incredible power of a morning routine! Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

248 Q&A Day 34: Family of origin, support through financial struggles and is aggressive sex OK? 13.06.2019 29:49

Today we answer your questions about how to change your perspective on Family Of Origin issues in your marriage, how you can handle the ups and downs of life and we talk about the importance of understanding your sexual desire and having a healthy sex life. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more abou...

247 Q&A Day 33: I don’t speak my partner’s Love Language, how can I learn to communicate and my husband is an alcoholic. 12.06.2019 26:08

Today we answer your questions about how to learn and practice your partner's Love Language each day, how you can learn more about good communication skills for marriage, and what to do if your spouse in an alcoholic. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

245 Q&A Day 31: Male Emotional Intelligence, my wife is cheating on me, and gift lists make me feel terrible! 10.06.2019 31:28

Today we talk about the importance of understanding Emotional Intelligence and how it has often been repressed in men. We also talk about what to do when you have a partner who is cheating and why gift lists mean one thing to you but a totally different thing to your partner. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmar...

244 Q&A Day 30: My husband is condescending, I don’t know what I want sexually, and I have been a B-word all day! 07.06.2019 28:08

Today we answer your questions about dealing with a condescending partner, how to explore your sexuality in a healthy way and we share real stories from the Anatomy Of Marriage Facebook groups! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

243 BONUS EPISODE: Motivation with Seth 06.06.2019 22:02

Today Seth shares his thoughts on getting therapy, creating motivation, personal development, having a growth mindset and more. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

242 Q&A Day 29: Chore charts, sex drive and how to heal from hurtful words in marriage. 06.06.2019 27:10

Today we answer your questions about the chore charts that we use for our kids, what to do if your wife has a lower sex drive, how to heal from past hurtful words or actions from your partner and more! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

241 Q&A Day 28: My husband won’t talk to me, he thinks I’m being stupid, and I have a lower sex drive. 05.06.2019 29:11

Today we answer your questions about why husbands can often have a hard time talking about emotional issues, we talk about the importance of using peacemaking communication instead of weaponizing, and what to do about a lower sex drive. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices....

240 Q&A Day 27: The impact of sexual abuse on marrige, I hate oral sex, and how can I ask for what I want? 04.06.2019 33:12

Today we answer your questions about what to do when you have a history of sexual abuse and find intimacy challenging in your marriage, how to have a mindset shift about oral sex, and how to ask your partner for what you want in marriage. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices....

239 Q&A Day 26: Porn in a Christian marriage and my husband looks at other women. 03.06.2019 32:22

Today we answer your questions about what to do when your partner is using porn, and how to address concerns when your partner is openly looking at other people. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

238 Q&A Day 25: Routines, how to find a counselor, and making big family choices. 01.06.2019 24:00

Today we answer your questions about what routines we do each day and how they have shaped our marriage, how to find a therapist or a counselor, and how to process big choices in marriage together. Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about yo...

237 Q&A Day 24: Premarital Sex, Enneagram help and I think my husband is cheating on me! 31.05.2019 32:29

Today we answer your questions about how the enneagram helps in our marriage, what to do if you think your partner is cheating on you and our thoughts on regretting premarital sex. Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

235 Q&A Day 22: Boundaries with friends, resolving conflict and communication. 29.05.2019 28:26

Today we answer your questions about creating boundaries around friendships with past sexual partners, resolving conflict in marriage and how to improve communication. Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

233 Q&A Day 20: Faith differences in relationships and is the man really the head of the house? 26.05.2019 22:52

Today we answer your questions about what to do when you and your partner have different perspectives on faith and we take a second look at the idea of the man being the head of the house. Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

232 Q&A Day 19: No sex for a year and what to do when you don’t have the marriage that you want. 24.05.2019 29:05

Today we answer your questions about what to do when you don’t have the marriage that you want, and how to change the pattern of having sex just once a year. Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

231 Q&A Day 18: Wife doesn’t initiate sex and losing friends when you move away. 23.05.2019 26:59

Today we answer your questions about how to navigate a partner who is not initiating sex and what happens when you lose your friends after moving away. Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

230 Q&A Day 17: Relationship doubts, a changing spouse, mother-in-law issues, app update and more! 21.05.2019 31:30

Today we dive into how to manage boundaries with in-laws, what to do if you doubt your relationship, how to deal with a changing spouse, where we are with the app and so much more!! Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. V...

229 Q&A Day 16: Finding self confidence, book recommendations, sarcasm, dealing with a sensitive partner and more! 20.05.2019 24:52

Today Seth and I talk about our favorite audiobooks for growing self confidence, how to deal with a sensitive partner, and the impact that sarcasm has on a relationship! Start each day intentionally with Prayer & Gratitude! Today’s show was brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...