Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships

Send us Fan Mail It can be confusing and overwhelming to try and find the right professional help for your relationship. There are so many options available, and it's hard to know who to trust. With all of the conflicting information out there, it can be difficult to know what's best for your relationship. You may feel like you're making a mistake no matter what you choose. By liste...

Send us Fan Mail It's a myth that the best days of love, relationships, sex, passion, and pleasure are behind us when we turn a certain age. Today's guests, Jim and Cathy are living proof that love does indeed go on - and that it can be even more beautiful and fulfilling than we could have ever imagined. Their story shows us that love doesn't stop when we turn a certain age.  It&apo...

Send us Fan Mail If you're struggling in your relationship, you're not alone. A study done in 2022 showed that satisfaction in marriages and relationships are at an all-time low. In fact, over 50% of marriages end in divorce, and according to a study by Stanford, relationships under five years old are more likely to fall apart than stay together. But why is this? What's changed? Som...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to keep the spark alive in your relationship. Statistics show that 15% of all committed couples haven't had sex in more than six months. In this episode, we're talking about all the reasons couples stop having sex and sharing some tips for keeping things interesting in the bedroom. It's no secret that sex is an important part of a relationship. Not on...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 96 of the Love Shack. Today we're going to be diving deep into exploring boundaries, specifically emotional boundaries. Emotional boundaries are essential in any healthy relationship. They help us protect our emotions and maintain our sense of self. Without them, we can easily become overwhelmed and lose ourselves in our relationships. There are a few key t...

Send us Fan Mail If you're struggling in your relationship, don't worry, you're not alone. This week on Love Shack Live, we're answering all your questions from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We've got a great lineup of questions this week, including how do I get my partner to stop beating me down? What if my partner asks for a break to work on their mental health? How do...

Send us Fan Mail It can be tough to balance a relationship and a busy life.  Juggling work, family, and social obligations can be overwhelming and often leaves us feeling pulled in multiple directions. But we know from our work with clients who are struggling in their relationships, that spending time together as a couple is a non-negotiable. But where are you supposed to find the time? Tune in fo...

Send us Fan Mail If you're feeling lost in your relationship, or find yourself wondering if it's all going to work out, you're not alone. In this episode of the Love Shack Live show, we're exploring what we call the "Land of Maybe" and what it means for couples. We discuss what it is, why couples find themselves there, and how to navigate through it. We also offer adv...

Send us Fan Mail Stepparenting can be difficult, and it's hard to know what to expect.  In this episode of our podcast, we talk to our daughter Brooke about our own blended family journey. We share the highs and lows of our experience so that other families can benefit from it.  This episode is packed with useful tips and honest insight into the world of step-parenting. Listen to learn how to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Staci shares her story of being pregnant at 17 in 1981 as a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Staci candidly opens up about her experience navigating teenage pregnancy in a devout, religious family. She shares the choices presented to her to deal with her situation, what she ultimately chose to do, and how she began to understand love and relationships in a whole n...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to keep the spark alive in a relationship. You used to have so much fun together, but now you can't seem to find anything to talk about at all unless it's taking care of the house or taking care of the kids. This week in the Love Shack, Mike Gorday is back with us to share his expertise in psychology and give us some actionable tips. Because the secret to...

Send us Fan Mail It can be really hard to understand why our relationships are struggling, and it's even harder to talk about it. We often try to create a story out of our experience, in order to make sense of what's going on. This helps us understand the situation and explain why we're hurting. The truth is, your story is probably not as spot-on as you think it is. This podcast epi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Love Shack Live Show, we're answering all your relationship FAQs. Whether you're single and looking for love, or in a long-term relationship, we've got advice for you. From how to deal with a jealous partner to how to keep the spark alive in a long-term relationship, we've got you covered. So tune in and learn some helpful tips. And who knows?...

Send us Fan Mail If you're looking to strengthen your relationship with your partner, look no further than this episode of the podcast. Tom and Staci are joined by travel expert Janet Forman, who has spent decades traveling the world with her husband. They share their tips on how to make the most of your time together while on vacation, from navigating difficult moments to making the most of...

Send us Fan Mail My clients often have a lot of questions about relationships that they don't feel comfortable asking anyone else. When you feel confused about your relationship but you have no one to talk to, it can feel like you're the only one who has these questions, or that you're the only one who is struggling in your relationship. This week in the Love Shack, we are pulling b...

Send us Fan Mail It can be tough to love our bodies, especially when we feel like they don't quite meet society's standards. This often leads to poor body image, which can have a negative impact on our relationships. In this episode, Cliona Byrne offers helpful advice on how to accept and love our bodies just the way they are. This way, we can get back to living our best lives! In this e...

Send us Fan Mail It can be tough to know exactly when you need to get some outside help and support for your relationship. You might feel like you're struggling on your own, or that you don't want to bother anyone with your problems. Maybe you're wondering if things aren't bad enough...or maybe you think they are so bad you shouldn't even bother. We're here to help. T...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to be happy and healthy in our relationships when we're carrying around a lot of anger and resentment. Do you find yourself experiencing anger and frustration at the sight or sound of your partner? Do you have a hard time obsessing over old arguments or feel hurt over things that happened long ago? These are huge signs forgiveness is desperately needed in your...

Send us Fan Mail It can be tough to maintain a strong relationship with your partner when you become parents. Between the sleepless nights, constant demands from your kids, and never-ending housework, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. Catherine O'Brien is an expert on this subject. She is an LMFT and author of the book Happy With Baby, Essential Relationship Advice When Partners B...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us are unaware of the power of our energy and especially about how it affects our relationships. The truth is, our energy is always flowing and we expend a lot of it in our relationships. If we don't understand our own energy or the hidden energy interactions that happen between us and our partners, it can be hard to understand why we have a hard time maintaining the...

Send us Fan Mail It can be hard to be a father in today's world. You want to be there for your family, but it seems like work and other obligations always get in the way, because you're trying to be the best provider you can be. You feel guilty that you're not able to spend more time with your kids and partner, and you worry about how the lack of time is impacting your relationship...

Send us Fan Mail It can be tough to keep the spark alive in a relationship, especially when we're busy or feeling distant from our partner. When sex and intimacy start to fade, it can be easy to feel like we're not close anymore. This can lead to frustration and further distance. Have you ever heard of Bonding Based Lovemaking? It's a simple way to bring intimacy back into your rela...

Send us Fan Mail Addiction is a tough topic to talk about, but it's important that we do. The statistics are alarming - Almost 21 million Americans have at least 1 addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. This means you'll most likely encounter someone with addiction in your life, and it's very possible it will affect your marriage, relationship, or family. In this week&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Maintaining toe-tingling love can be a challenge. Most people settle for relationships that are good, but not great. They're afraid of being alone, so they stay in relationships that are less than what they deserve. My brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? A Divorce Mediator's Guide To Ensuring A Lifetime Of Love provides readers with the tools they need to...

Send us Fan Mail Emotional pain is something that we all experience, but it's not always easy to understand. We are often told from a young age that emotional pain is bad and should be avoided at all costs. But what if emotional pain can actually help us grow? What if there are ways for us to use our emotional pain to our advantage? In this week's Love Shack, we are going to teach you ho...