Heart Versus Head

Let's fight about money. Doesn't everyone? Probably - at some level and some point. In this episode, Randy and Beverly explore the deeper issues that need to be part of your relationship's money arguments. When it's just about the money, then you're missing the point. When you dig a little deeper, this is all about values and trust. If you're ready to have more useful...

In the first episode of Season 2, hosts Randy Hampton and Beverly Craddock explain how Hearts and Heads talk differently about what they want and what they need. Join them as they discuss a couple who struggled with the kids always sleeping in mom and dad's bed. Get ready to change the conversation, speak the same language and get what you NEED from your partner (and maybe what you WANT too.)...

Well, put a big bow on Season One of the Heart Versus Head podcast. In this episode, Randy and Beverly recap their favorite episodes from the 2025 season and look forward to Season 2 - with all new episodes diving even deeper into why Heart partners and Head partners have so much trouble communicating in relationships. #HeartVersusHead Send us Fan Mail Heart Versus Head is a podcast about relation...

Just 'cuz you're sitting together... doesn't mean you're connected. The Head partner often has the feeling that being in the same space is 'good enough' as a means of connection. Watching TV together is not bad but it's not real connection. You've got to dig a little deeper and really connect to keep a relationship growing. In this episode of Heart Versus He...

Have you heard about "gray divorce" or "silver splits"? These are the terms that social scientists, therapists and divorce attorneys are using to describe the growing trend of older couples getting divorced after 50. In this episode, Randy and Beverly explore the reasons why divorces are rising among older people . They'll also offer some tips to keep your relationship on...

If you've ever felt like your partner put other things ahead of you... then you're going to want to listen to this episode of Heart Versus Head. Randy and Beverly talk about how to make your partner a priority, especially when human chaos breaks out - like it often does around the holidays. Prioritizing your relationship is the key to its survival but it isn't as hard as it seems. T...

We're busting some ghosts on this episode. If you've been ghosted or are a "ghoster"... let's talk about a better way. It's time to be honest, even when it sucks. In just 20 minutes, you'll hear Randy and Beverly explain how Heads and Hearts should be dealing with breaking up in the modern world. #HeartVersusHead #ghostbusting #BreakingDownBreakingUp  Send us Fan...

Are you a princess waiting for a prince to rescue you? In this episode, Randy and Beverly talk about grand, romantic gestures and why too many Hollywood stereotypes about love have actually made relationships harder. Even if you achieve great romantic gestures and win the princess... you're setting your relationship up for future failure. It's time to focus on teamwork and kick some drag...

In this episode, we're diving into why Hearts are toughest on other Hearts and Heads are more critical of other Heads. If you've ever been judgmental of your children's dating choices or of a co-worker's screw up, then this one is for you. Even though we're hard on our opposite-style relationship partner, why do we seem to be most harsh to those around us who are probably...

Have you ever had a disagreement because your partner was upset about something else and then they got mad at you for not listening, not understanding or not being supportive... when you thought you were trying to help? Or are you the partner that just wants your disconnected partner to listen like your friends do? The 10 Minute Vent Protocol helps you set some rules around venting and guides reso...

Is Halloween a relationship holiday? In this episode, Randy and Beverly explore the horrors of relationships, including the topic of attachment styles. If you've got ghosts of exes past, skeletons in the closet, or a mask you wear, this one is for you... because after Valentine's Day, Halloween might just be the 2nd best holiday to think about your relationship.  3lh3KoUcuKFvXKRMqza4 Sen...

In this episode, Randy and Beverly dive into Rule #13 from The Couples Rulebook - Fight by the Rules. Are you ready to learn how you can use disagreements to create stronger connection in your relationship? Do you know how to de-escalate by starting with love? Listeners will learn how to use curiosity to replace defensiveness. Plus, Randy and Beverly explain how the rules in The Couples Rulebook a...

In this episode, the hosts explore how more and more people are turning to AI for relationship advice. But is that advice any good or can it do more harm than good? Can a chatbot be useful in solving relationship communication issues? Randy and Beverly explain why AI might have a place in relationships but that place probably isn't serving as a low-budget, on-demand source of therapeutic wisd...

Head-led partners focus a lot of energy on being factually correct but that can seem harsh and uncaring to their Heart partner. Listen as Randy and Beverly discuss an argument they had about something that should not have been an argument. How do the little moments break connection and how can being aware of it change it? Find out on this episode of Heart Versus Head.  Send us Fan Mail Heart Versu...

Heart partners, does your Head partner roll their eyes or give you an exasperated look when your emotions start running strong? There is usually much more to "the look" than disdain, disgust, or disinterest. Maybe, they just don't understand your feelings. In this episode, Randy and Beverly explore why Heads make that face and why it makes Hearts so upset. Plus, they offer some tips...

Is everything their fault? Even if it is, if you focus on fixing your partner, you'll end up wasting a lot of your energy. In this episode, Beverly and Randy explore why focusing on yourself will generally yield better relationship results. #HeartVersusHead #FixYouFirst Send us Fan Mail Heart Versus Head is a podcast about relationship styles and how those relationship styles influence commun...

Heart partners, have you ever gotten mad at your Head partner for something they did IN A DREAM? This is an example of "What you said... in my head."  This week we're talking about how easy it is to make up a story that leads to an argument, even if the story hasn't happened. Why are we so quick to assume what our partner is thinking and why they're thinking it? But we&apo...

Have you ever felt like your Head partner was hard to love? Not because they didn't deserve it but because they couldn't seem to accept it... no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Beverly and Randy examine the critical inner voice that Heads have and how it impacts relationships. If you love a Head... but they suck at letting you love them, this one is for you... and them... (and...

In this episode, Randy and Beverly explore the dangerous waters of broken trust. From infidelity to addiction, there are a million ways to mess up the trust in your relationship. But how do you get it back? If you and your partner have encountered a loss of trust - or just want to make sure your relationship is bulletproof - listen to Trust Me... Again. You'll see that it can be better. Not j...

Are you the Heart partner or the Head partner in your relationship? This is the episode that will give you the communication clues to discover your role. Hearts lead with everyone's feelings and Heads lead with logic and facts. It doesn't means Heads don't have feelings and it doesn't mean that Hearts can't be logical... it just means that in your relationship, you prefer...

In this episode, Randy and Beverly discuss how to handle the touchy subject of interactions with ex-partners, especially when kids are involved. You can't just block 'em and walk away. Whether it's scheduling custody handoffs or providing details about an important event, you're going to have to communicate with your ex and then you're going to want to communicate about th...

In this episode, Randy and Beverly talk about men checking out other women -  from a glance at the cute girl at the mall to the bit too long look at the girls on the beach. Sexual attraction may be biological but it's a dangerous minefield in a committed relationship. If you've ever asked your man, "are you checking her out?" ... then this one is for you. Can your relationship...

In this episode Randy and Beverly explore the ways that Hearts and Heads use conversations for different purposes and how that can lead to trouble in a relationship, especially when you both think you're right. So grab your partner - nicely - and learn another way that Hearts and Heads end up messing up communication.  Send us Fan Mail Heart Versus Head is a podcast about relationship styles...

Remember that episode about The Moment a few weeks ago? Well, Beverly had a moment too. This time around, you'll see why Beverly told Randy that he was a better boyfriend than a husband... and figure out how that happens in a relationship. If you ever felt like the amazing person you dated, became the less than stellar person you got stuck with... this one is for you. #HeartVersusHead Send us...

Randy and Beverly jump into some reasons why people - even single people - can benefit from listening to a relationship podcast. Building your relationship skills - like learning to understand Heart and Head styles - isn't just positively life changing with a partner. It can help you navigate work relationships, parenting or finally understanding your weird neighbor. If you've wondered w...