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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114: A German Girl and a Jewish Boy Tell Their Love Story - Stefanie & Michael 13.07.2020 56:50

STEFANIE & MICHAEL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a couple about how he met her in Germany, how they created a life together in America and despite their differences, grew together through different stages of their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like...

113: It Sounds So Simple But This Is Why Dinner Together Is So Important 06.07.2020 23:57

TABLE FOR TWO: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean talk about why having dinner together is so vital for your relationship and how it actually improves your brain. 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...

112: Exciting Anniversary Episode with Dr. Ray and Jean 04.07.2020 20:38

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY & HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the development of Couples Synergy over the past year and their work with couples and relationships. 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@coup...

111: Choosing Not To Settle Down Works For Us - Joe & Rosalinda 02.07.2020 44:30

JOE & ROSALINDA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Joe & Rosalinda about how moving around in life without settling down suits their lifestyle and 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 . For...

110: Signs Your Relationship Needs Help 29.06.2020 34:33

HOW TO TELL IF YOU NEED HELP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the signs that indicate when to seek help for your relationship as well as what questions you should be asking a possible counselor or coach. 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...

109: We Couldn't Run Away, So We Had To Make It Work Together - Isabel & Vanessa 25.06.2020 58:44

ISABEL & VANESSA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Isabel & Vanessa about how their journey to Asia together forced them to create Synergy together in their relationship & business. 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@co...

108: Is Father's Day Really Worth Celebrating? Find Out Why It Is 22.06.2020 31:33

FATHERS DAY EPISODE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the celebration of Father's Day and why the role is important in parenting and the guidance of generations to come. 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 ....

107: How We Survived Caregiver Fatigue Together - Len & Millie 18.06.2020 55:54

LEN & MILLIE'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Len & Millie about how they made it through being caregivers to Millie's parents at the same time as caring for their daughter who struggled with leukemia. 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, e...

106: Post Quarantine, Have You Felt Tired After Socializing? This Is Why You Feel That Way 15.06.2020 30:18

RAPID STIMULI ADJUSTMENT FATIGUE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the new phenomenon occurring when socializing after the quarantine due to COVID-19. 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...

105: Bullying Almost Killed Me - feat. Kristin Decker 11.06.2020 45:54

I SURVIVED BULLYING: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kristin Decker about her experience with bullying growing up and how it led her to help others going through the same experiences. To contact Kristin: https://www.kdmotivates.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be...

104: Bullying, Racism, Sexism & Relationships 08.06.2020 32:23

HOW RELATIONSHIPS ARE AFFECTED BY BULLYING, RACISM & SEXISM: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the very topics challenging our world today and how it affects their relationship and those of others. 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 conta...

102: Find Out If You Have a Transactional Relationship & What To Do About It 01.06.2020 27:07

WHAT IS A TRANSACTIONAL RELATIONSHIP?: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about what transactional relationships are and what to do about it if you are in one. 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 informati...

101: 9-11 Pentagon Attack Survivor & Leadership in Relationships - feat. Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis, ret. 28.05.2020 1:22:49

LEADERSHIP IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis about his experience in the Pentagon attack and where leadership fits in relationships. To contact Ryan Yantis: https://silverleaflc.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 as...

100: A Memorial Day Tribute From a Vietnam Vet - Rich Antti 25.05.2020 1:10:45

RICH ANTTI'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Vietnam Veteran, Rich Antti, about his experience in Vietnam in memory of those who didn't come home. Rich discusses how Vietnam affected him and his relationships as well as his struggles with PTSD, and pays tribute to the brothers in arms he lost along the way. Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 Please sub...

99: The Truth About Hormones - feat. Dr. Gagnon & Adam Weldzius, N.P. 21.05.2020 54:21

HORMONAL HEALTH IN MEN & WOMEN: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a medical doctor, Dr. Gail Gagnon, & nurse practitioner, Adam Weldzius, NP, about what hormonal health really means and how it affects men and women and their relationships. To contact Dr. Gagnon: https://drgailgagnon.com/contact/ To contact Adam Weldzius: https://www.menshealthchicago.com/contac...

98: How Stress Affects Your Relationship and What To Do About It 18.05.2020 28:54

ONGOING STRESS & YOUR RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the impact that long-term stress has on a person and their relationship. Especially during quarantine, understand how to combat ongoing stress and become closer with your partner. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or woul...

97: I Survived COVID-19 and He Was My Rock Through It All - Candice & Al 14.05.2020 53:23

CANDICE & AL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Candice about her experience with COVID-19 and how her husband helped her through her recovery. 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...

96: How to Heal After a Pregnancy Loss - feat. Kimberlee Klein 11.05.2020 41:41

PREGNANCY LOSS RECOVERY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kimberlee Klein about how couples can heal after a pregnancy loss and the challenges they face. To contact Kimberlee: http://www.theunforgottenones.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 as guests, em...

95: Learning How to Date Up & Find the One - Stephanie & David 07.05.2020 1:04:48

STEPHANIE & DAVID'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Stephanie & David about how their relationship developed and what they learned from past dysfunctional relationships and how they learned to date up. To learn more about Stephanie & David: https://www.beinglovedshouldnthurt.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you...

94: Can Learning to Dance Together Help Your Relationship? 04.05.2020 35:58

DANCE LESSONS CAN IMPROVE YOUR BOND: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview two dance instructors about how dance can be another way to improve your relationship. Cam and Amy of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Schaumburg, IL, talk about dancing as partners and instructing couples together. If you mention Couples Synergy, you can receive a free introductory dance l...

93: After 25 Years of Marriage He Told Me He Was Gay - Maureen 30.04.2020 1:09:16

MAUREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Maureen about her marriage and what happened after her husband told her that he was gay. 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 about Coupl...

92: Finding Forgiveness For Those Who Have Hurt You (Part 2) 27.04.2020 41:05

FORGIVENESS & RESENTMENTS IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk more about the topic of forgiveness and resentments in relationships and how the process is important for overall healing. 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 conta...

91: Finding Love On the Other Side of the World - Lawrence & Noreen 23.04.2020 1:17:06

LAWRENCE & NOREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lawrence and Noreen about how they came from two very different worlds and cultures and how they came together in 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@coupless...

90: What You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Relationship While on Lockdown 20.04.2020 32:17

LOCKDOWN RELATIONSHIP TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about the challenges couples are under while in lockdown and what they can do about it right now to improve 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@couplessy...

89: The Impact of Money & Our World on the Mondern, Millennial Couple - Dan & Caitlin 16.04.2020 1:05:04

DAN & CAITLIN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Dan & Caitlin about the decisions they have made in their relationship & how money & our world have been factors in a growing trend among millennials today. 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,...