Relatable | Relationships Unfiltered

Dr. Liz hangs out with Leeor Gal, Licensed Therapist, to chat all about couples counseling. Dr. Liz and Leeor talk about the process of couples counseling, various approaches, and even what it’s like to be on the counselor side of things. They explore various reasons that couples might consider seeking therapy together, as well as how early on in a relationship it makes sense to seek help. Dr. Liz...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Coach Ken Canion, Certified Relationship & Personal Development Coach, to chat all about booty calls, situationships, friends with benefits, and whatever other names we have for these types of relationships! Dr. Liz and Coach Ken discuss the expectations and boundaries in these kinds of dynamics, as well as ways to effectively communicate if this arrangement is no longer...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Kierstyn Franklin and Tiffany Denny, Relationship Experts and Authors, to chat all about healing after relationship trauma. Dr. Liz discusses with Kierstyn and Tiffany how our relationship programming impacts the partners we choose and how we show up in these relationships, as well as why this programming makes it so hard for us to leave toxic relationships. They discuss wha...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Sid Jackson, Mental Health Advocate, to chat all about how our mental health impacts our relationships. Dr. Liz and Sid both get vulnerable about their own mental health struggles and share openly about how these struggles have influenced their relationships with others. They talk about their healing journeys, including how they have each worked to change their Relationship...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Rikki Cloos, Attachment & Relationship Author, to chat all about how attachment styles impact our relationships. Dr. Liz and Rikki dive deep into the anxious attachment style specifically and discuss how it shows up in relationships. They explore how and why this type of attachment style develops, as well as ways we can heal and learn to manage it better. Dr. Liz and Rik...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Dr. Lisa Arango, Therapist and Millennial Marriage Expert, to chat all about the common stressors in millennials’ relationships. Dr. Liz and Dr. Lisa explore the barriers to healthy and connected relationships, as well as provide tips and ideas for overcoming these barriers. They also provide suggestions for effective communication and conflict resolution skills. You won’t w...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Whitni Miller, Pleasure Coach, to break down the five types of intimacy. Dr. Liz and Whitni discuss emotional, physical, intellectual, experiential, and spiritual intimacy, including what each type of intimacy consists of and different ideas about how to engage in each. They explore the importance of having various types of intimacy in your relationship to create the highest...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Dr. Christine Bacon, relationship coach and author, to chat all about how to become a Super Couple. Dr. Christine talks about the research she conducted that led to the writing of her book: The Super Couple. Dr. Liz and Dr. Christine chat about the dos and don’t of being a Super Couple and explore various traits of this relationship status, as well as the faulty assumptions...

Intimacy Month is coming to an end this week on Relatable. Dr. Liz hangs out with Mathew Blades, host of the Learn From People Who Lived It podcast, for the final episode of this special four-part series all about intimacy. In this fourth and final episode, Dr. Liz and Mathew do a special Q&A with questions submitted directly from you guys! We discuss how to rebuild intimacy when trust is brok...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Mathew Blades, host of the Learn From People Who Lived It podcast, for part three of this special four-part series all about intimacy. In this third episode, Dr. Liz and Mathew discuss the impact of trauma on our relationships and intimacy, as well as how our self-esteem influences how we show up and connect with our partners. Dr. Liz and Mathew also dive deep into the impor...

Intimacy Month continues here at Relatable! Dr. Liz hangs out with Mathew Blades, host of the Learn From People Who Lived It podcast, for part two of this special four-part series all about intimacy. In this second episode, Dr. Liz and Mathew discuss Relationship Programming, including what it is, where it comes from, and the influence that it has on intimacy.  They explore the impact of our upbri...

July is Intimacy Month here at Relatable! Dr. Liz hangs out with Mathew Blades, host of the Learn From People Who Lived It podcast, for a special four-part series all about intimacy. In this first episode, Dr. Liz and Mathew explore the five types of intimacy and discuss the importance of incorporating all five types into your romantic relationship. They provide examples of different types of inti...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Jeremiah Campbell, co-host of the Destined to Be Podcast, to chat all about emotional intimacy. Dr. Liz and Jeremiah chat about the role of emotional intimacy in our romantic relationships and discuss barriers to this type of intimacy, as well as ways to foster and improve it. Dr. Liz and Jeremiah get candid about previous relational struggles they’ve faced, including the im...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Kylie Lately, host of the “I AM” podcast, to chat all about finding love after divorce. Dr. Liz and Kylie talk about what it was like to get back into dating after their divorces and share about some common struggles that they both faced. They discuss their healing journeys after their divorces and the importance of increasing their awareness of how their upbringings impacte...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Rob Evors, actor and co-host of “It’s Complicated” podcast, to chat all about the realities of hook-up culture. Dr. Liz and Rob discuss how they each feel about casual sex and the impact of their attachment styles on their dating lives. They explore what “friends with benefits” really means, the difference in gender perspectives on this…  and also discuss if it can actually...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Alana Carvalho, therapist and author, to chat all things codependency. Dr. Liz and Alana discuss some of the experiences in one’s upbringing that might lead to developing codependent tendencies, as well as how these tendencies show up in our adult relationships. They get personal and explore their own codependent behaviors and the areas of their lives that are impacted by th...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Carla Romo, dating and relationship coach, to chat all about toxic relationships, including how we end up in them and what we can do about it. Dr. Liz and Carla explore common traits found in these types of relationships and discuss the codependent/narcissistic dance that often takes place in toxic dynamics. Dr. Liz and Carla openly share about their own recovery from codepe...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Elizabeth Overstreet, a relationship strategist and coach, to chat all about effective ways to manage our expectations in relationships. Dr. Liz and Elizabeth discuss the difference between realistic and unrealistic expectations, as well as the importance of identifying your wants, needs, and boundaries for your relationships. They also chat through effective ways to express...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Rob Hill Sr., author and publisher, to chat all about how our relational programming impacts how we show up in our romantic relationships. Dr. Liz and Rob explore how their own upbringings have impacted their relational behaviors and patterns, including the partners they choose. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence when it comes to romantic relationships, as...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Gina Hendrix, a highly sought-after matchmaker, to chat all things matchmaking. Dr. Liz digs in with Gina about the matchmaking process, including how Gina vets her clients and the things she looks out for when taking on a new client. Gina also gives a few tips for setting up a dating profile and discusses some dating dos and don’ts. Gina asks Dr. Liz some questions regardin...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Nick Thompson, Mental Health Advocate, from Love is Blind (S2) to chat all about red flags in dating and relationships. Dr. Liz and Nick discuss the difference between objective and subjective red flags, including what to look out for and how to handle being faced with these red flags. They also get open and honest about their own red flags… and challenge each other to consi...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Ilana Dunn, host of Seeing Other People Podcast, to chat all things dating apps… including some helpful dos and don’ts. Ilana is a previous employee of a well-known dating app and the host of a dating and relationship podcast, so she provides some very valuable tips and takeaways for setting up a dating app profile, engaging in initial conversation with a new match, as well...

Dr. Liz hangs out with Kristen Sivills and Jarrod Tanner from the 'And Then We Had Sex' podcast to talk about their open book sex life and all the interesting aspects that come along with hosting a podcast about your own sex life.  The comedy couple chats with Dr. Liz about the evolution of their podcast, including their desire to help other couples and individuals feel more comfortable talking ab...

Dr. Liz chats with Relationship Coach, Dave Glaser, to compare notes on the very relatable difficulties of dating.  Even as relationship coaches, both Dr. Liz and Dave, get rather candid about their experiences in the dating arena. They cover topics including, what kind of man Dr. Liz is looking for, Dave's hilarious stories of first date blunders, and struggles around commitment issues.  Dr. Liz...

Dr. Liz chats with Susan Guthrie, Retired Top Divorce Attorney and Mediator, all about the very common struggles of divorce. They discuss the ongoing societal stigmas that still surrounds divorce (yes, even in 2023!) and how this influences the way people navigate the divorce process. Dr. Liz and Susan discuss effective AND non-effective ways to tell your partner you would like a divorce, as well...