Dr Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian: Love Marriage & Relationships Advice for Coupl

Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories...Real Relationships

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A podcast about love, marriage & relationships: Couples Synergy with couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, features interviews with real couples about their marriage and relationships and offers insights on how to create a healthy and happy relationship. Having conducted marriage counseling, couples therapy and relationship coaching for over 25 years with thousands of couples, Dr. Ray and Jean offer their relationship advice in addition to interviewing couples, and over the course of their podcast cover topics such as, communication, sex, conflict, divorce, ad...

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Dr Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian: Love Marriage & Relationships Advice for Coupl

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88: Have You Thought of Buying a Home Together? It Might Be Easier Than You Think Right Now - feat. Joanna White 13.04.2020 37:54

COVID 19 HOME BUYING TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview loan officer, Joanna White, about what couples should know about buying a home together right now during this health crisis. She talks about young couples, couples going through divorce and couples considering refinance options. To contact Joanna: https://www.mykeymortgage.com/joanna-white/ Please subs...

86: How to Find Balance With Social Media in Your Relationship 06.04.2020 41:06

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAUSES PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about social media's pros and cons & what to do about them and how to find a healthy balance in your relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contac...

85: One Sober Decision Led to Years of Happiness - Eric & Wendy 03.04.2020 49:22

ERIC & WENDY'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Eric and Wendy about how alcohol almost cost their marriage and how sobriety has helped them have a committed, loving and happy marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact...

84: How Being in Quarantine Impacts Addiction and Relationships 30.03.2020 28:09

ADDICTION & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUARANTINE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss addiction and this current health crisis and how relationships are impacted being in quarantine. This podcast covers what you can do if you are in recovery and how you can support each other. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic su...

83: Addiction, Prison and a Stroke and How Our Faith Endured - Pastor Mark & Lisa 26.03.2020 1:20:47

PASTOR MARK & LISA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Pastor Mark & Lisa about the trials & tribulations they went through in their marriage & how faith got them through. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy...

82: How to Survive Quarantine Together Without Killing Each Other 23.03.2020 35:31

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the current pandemic crisis we are all facing and what you can do in lockdown together and avoid divorce in the process. Mentioned in the podcast: Muscle Activation Schaumburg: http://www.matschaumburg.com/ Copper Fiddle Distillery: https://copperfiddledistillery.com/ Chicagoland Musicians Facebook Live...

81: My Search For Christopher On The Other Side - With Author, Joe McQuillen 19.03.2020 1:14:30

JOE MCQUILLEN TELLS HIS SON'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview author, Joe McQuillen about his son, Christopher, his life, his death and his life on the other side. The relationship bond between a father and son continues on beyond death. You can contact Joe by visiting his website: https://mysearchforchristopher.home.blog/ Please subscribe to our podcas...

80: Why We Need Grief in Our Relationships 16.03.2020 33:55

GRIEF & LOSS & WHY IT'S IMPORTANT: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about why grief is needed in our relationships and the important role it plays in our lives. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com . For more inform...

79: From What We Learned to Something Better - Gabe & Maira 12.03.2020 59:01

GABE & MAIRA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Gabe & Maira about how they met and how they took their relationship to a whole new level from what they were taught by their cultural background and their upbringing. To get in touch with Gabe: http://www.mindflixfilms.com/ To get in touch with Maira: https://mairaochoaphotography.com/ Please subscribe to...

78: Applying Choice Theory to Parenting & Families - feat. Kim Olver 09.03.2020 47:02

CHOICE THEORY & A HEALTHY FAMILY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kim Olver, counselor, speaker and author, about Choice theory and how it applies to parenting and family relationships. To learn more about Kim, you can visit her website: https://therelationshipcenter.biz/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions...

77: Married, Gay and the Roles We Play - Tim & Chau 05.03.2020 59:03

TIM & CHAU'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Tim & Chau about their relationship, how they came out and how they balance the different roles in their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com ....

76: Importance of Personal Time in Your Relationship 02.03.2020 30:08

HOW TO BALANCE ME TIME WITH COUPLE TIME: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about personal time and why it is important for the health of a relationship and how to balance it with couple time. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couple...

75: Stepparents Step In and Step Up - Nikki and Andrew 27.02.2020 1:08:23

NIKKI & ANDREW'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr. Ray and Jean interview Nikki & Andrew about how they came together & how Nikki accepted the role of a stepmother in Andrew's daughter's life Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com...

74: Is Your Spouse Funny Enough to Keep You Together? 24.02.2020 45:06

HUMOR IS IMPORTANT IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about humor and the important role it plays in a couple's relationship and how it influences sexual desire and attractiveness as well as impact whether a couple stays together or not. References: Gil Greengross, Ph. D ., How Humor Can Change Your Relationship in Psychology Today Ziv, A. (1988). H...

73: Impact of Suicide on the Family Left Behind - In memory of Cpl Patrick O'Reilly 20.02.2020 1:30:40

FAMILY OF PATRICK O'REILLY TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr Ray and Jean, interview Chris, James and Amanda about their son, brother and brother-in-law and how his life and death continues to impact them. If you are contemplating suicide, contact this number immediately: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 22 Warriors Foundation - https://www.22wa...

72: Are Couples Still Married in Heaven? - Sheri Jewel, Medium & Psychic 17.02.2020 1:00:27

MEDIUM ON RELATIONSHIPS AFTER DEATH: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview medium & psychic, Sheri Jewel about how she became a medium & what the spirit world says about relationships. To contact Sheri: https://sherithemedium.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered a...

71: We Can't Teach It, If We Don't Live It - Dr. Ray & Jean 13.02.2020 2:10:29

DR. RAY & JEAN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, are interviewed about their relationship as a celebration of their 22nd Wedding Anniversary. The tables are turned and on the eve of their Anniversary, Dr. Ray & Jean bring on close family members and friends to ask them the tough questions about their own relationship. Tune in to hear their own personal story. Please...

70: The Do's and Don'ts of Date Night With Your Partner 10.02.2020 32:38

DATE NIGHT DO'S AND DON'TS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about date night and how couples can do it right and avoid problems from arising. Check out the checklist on how to make date night enjoyable with your partner and see where you might be going wrong. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or...

69: Two People Living One Life For Over 62 Years - Sue & Marvin 06.02.2020 47:03

SUE & MARVIN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Sue & Marvin about their long lasting marriage and how they made it work over 62 years together. Warning: Because of the technological challenges we encountered with them, our virtual interview sounded choppy. We, however, decided to still include their interview because of their story. Please subscribe to our...

68: How Nutritional Health Affects Relationship Health - feat. Annette Presley, Licensed Dietitian 03.02.2020 38:53

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Annette Presley, licensed dietitian & nutritionist about how our physical health affects our relationship. She discusses where we go wrong in our dietary selections and how couples can make healthier choices together. You can contact her by visiting her website: https://getpregnantplan.com Please...

67: How We Grew Beyond the Religion That Controlled Us - Marni & Steve 30.01.2020 58:10

MARNI & STEVE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean interview Marni & Steve about how they both grew up in a religion that controlled their lives & how their relationship evolved beyond it. They talk about how having a limited exposure & strict rules impacted their growth personally & and as a couple. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If y...

66: 3 Factors That Cause Relationship Breakdown 27.01.2020 37:10

3 THINGS THAT BREAKDOWN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean discuss the 3 factors that they feel lead to a relationship breakdown. Dr Ray & Jean discuss how a lack of communication, lack of emotional investment & trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, affects relationships today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you hav...

65: Married to a Musician - Gina & Leo 23.01.2020 1:17:52

GINA & LEO'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Gina Gonzalez & her husband Leo about how maintain a marriage with two different lifestyles. She's a musician playing gigs on her own and with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band and Leo has a longstanding career with UPS. How do they make it work? Check out Gina Gonzalez's work at: http://www.ginagonzalez.com/ Please...

64: How to Maintain Connection Even While Apart 20.01.2020 41:24

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER WHEN APART: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about how to stay connected with your partner even if you have to be away from each other. Even if you are physically separated as in the example of traveling for work, quality time is still extremely important for a couples relationship. Here are ways that you can maintain that connection...

63: A Modern Day Arranged Marriage - Arbin & Xhezide 16.01.2020 1:04:35

ARBIN & XHEZIDE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview Arbin & Xhezide about their arranged marriage & the culture & community behind this tradition. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com . For more information a...