Rich in Relationship

By definition, being in a relationship with a Narcissist on their terms is disempowering. Those of us who have had a relationship with a Narcissist have found ourselves compromising values and twisting ourselves into a pretzel to simply "get by" with a narcissist. Explore how to extricate yourself from this pattern and become empowered in the divorce process with Legal expert Chris Bruce...

By definition, being in a relationship with a Narcissist on their terms is disempowering. Those of us who have had a relationship with a Narcissist has found ourselves compromising values and twisting ourselves into a pretzel to simply "get by" with a narcissist. Explore how to extricate yourself from this pattern and become empowered in the divorce process with Legal expert Chris Bruce....

In this episode, we explore the dangers of fear-based motivation in relationships, analyzing how using fear or intimidation to influence a partner can create a toxic dynamic that breeds resentment, mistrust, and disconnection. We'll examine how fear-based motivation can manifest in different ways in relationships, including emotional manipulation, verbal abuse, and even physical coercion. Thro...

In this episode, we explore the dangers of fear-based motivation in relationships, analyzing how using fear or intimidation to influence a partner can create a toxic dynamic that breeds resentment, mistrust, and disconnection. We'll examine how fear-based motivation can manifest in different ways in relationships, including emotional manipulation, verbal abuse, and even physical coercion. Thro...

Often when you talk to people about intimacy, they think you mean sex, and yet there are countless examples of people having sex without intimacy being present. Alisa and Tony share the secrets of having deep and intimate sex with your partner and some of what might be getting in the way. More about them: They have been married since 1996 and not all of them have been happy ones. Like you, they ca...

Often when you talk to people about intimacy, they think you mean sex, and yet there are countless examples of people having sex without intimacy being present. Alisa and Tony share the secrets of having deep and intimate sex with your partner and some of what might be getting in the way. More about them: They have been married since 1996 and not all of them have been happy ones. Like you, they ca...

In this episode, we delve into the impact of unresolved emotional issues on relationships, exploring the ways in which old wounds, unspoken resentments, and hidden insecurities can fester beneath the surface of our love, causing significant damage. We'll examine how these emotional plagues can silently eat away at the foundation of our relationships, causing once-loving interactions to be tain...

In this episode, we delve into the impact of unresolved emotional issues on relationships, exploring the ways in which old wounds, unspoken resentments, and hidden insecurities can fester beneath the surface of our love, causing significant damage. We'll examine how these emotional plagues can silently eat away at the foundation of our relationships, causing once-loving interactions to be tain...

Can one person change a relationship? Don't both people need to be actively engaged in "saving" the marriage?  Couples who are fighting by definition have difficulty agreeing, so why would they agree to go for help? Abby Medcalf argues that the person in the most pain has the responsibility to act first and can, by working on their own mindset shift the balance in the relationship. M...

Are play and imagination the realms of children alone? Relationships also benefit from pay and active imagination. In fact, they thrive! Joanna Fortune shares not only the value of play but how to re-introduce it into your relationship. More about her: Joanna Fortune (MICP;  MIFPP; Reg Pract APPI; CTTTS; ApSup PTI/ICP) is an accredited psychotherapist and child/adolescent specialist.  She is the a...

Continuing our series on Wrath & Ruin: Old Testament Tactics for Marital Meltdown, today we focus on Unleashing the Beast Within Overcoming Wrathful Rage in Your Marriage. In this episode, we explore the destructive force of wrathful rage in marriages and how to overcome it. When one or both partners are consumed by anger, it can lead to hurtful words, actions, and even physical violence. We d...

Continuing our series on Wrath & Ruin: Old Testament Tactics for Marital Meltdown, today we focus on Unleashing the Beast Within Overcoming Wrathful Rage in Your Marriage. In this episode, we explore the destructive force of wrathful rage in marriages and how to overcome it. When one or both partners are consumed by anger, it can lead to hurtful words, actions, and even physical violence. We d...

Is love a feeling? Is love an action? How do we express love even when we may not be feeling it? Learn more as Greg Smalley and Rich talk about how to harness love in your most important relationships. More about him: In his role at Focus on the Family, Dr. Greg Smalley develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals  for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages, and hel...

When your marriage seems to be going downhill, it can feel like an impossible task to save it. You love the other person AND there are so many challenges. "If only they would listen", "If only they weren't so angry"... "If only" never got anyone anywhere. Learn how to chart a new roadmap with therapist Jessica Fairfax. More about her: Jessica is a therapist based...

Ever feel totally overwhelmed by your partner's emotions? This can show up as fear, hurt, or utter confusion. When our partner dumps their raw confused emotion on us, sorting through it to be able to really hear them is a mission and many marriages are trashed in the process. Why? Because we simply are not prepared for it. In this episode of Rich in Relationship, we explore the root cause and...

It is not unusual, even normal for people to fall emotionally asleep in relationships. This is a state where they go unconscious about the relationship itself. Mindfulness is a tool for reawakening our awareness and dreams for the relationship. Learn more in this exploration with our guest Emily Elizabeth. More about her:  Emily Elizabeth Duong is a full-time creative entrepreneur, podcast &n...

This is the kickoff for a series on "Wrath & Ruin: Old Testament Tactics for Marital Meltdown". We begin this series with "Divine Dominance: The Pitfalls of Power Dynamics in Marriage" in which we will explore the negative effects of one partner asserting control or superiority over the other, as it undermines trust, communication, and respect within the relationship. This...

It is not unusual, even normal for people to have different ways of attaching to people. Some people are super comfortable making personal connections, others are anxious about connecting and others still avoid connection. Listen as Carlee and Rich explore attachment styles and how they impact relationships so that you can have greater harmony in your relationships. As the founder of The Stress Le...

It is not unusual, even normal for people to have different ways of attaching to people. Some people are super comfortable making personal connections, others are anxious about connecting and others still avoid connection. Listen as Carlee and Rich explore attachment styles and how they impact relationships so that you can have greater harmony in your relationships. As the founder of The Stress Le...

It is not unusual, even normal for people to have different ways of attaching to people. Some people are super comfortable making personal connections, others are anxious about connecting and others still avoid connection. Listen as Carlee and Rich explore attachment styles and how they impact relationships so that you can have greater harmony in your relationships. As the founder of The Stress Le...

Life starts with how we are being, which impacts what we are doing, and that gives us the results that we have. If your communication is not getting you the results that you want, this is a must-listen episode. Learn about how to incorporate Kindness and Love in your communications with Tammy Ward

So many men today are confused about what it means to be a man, husband, and father in today's world. Many men find themselves doing their best to do what they think will please their wives only to find she is even more confused and angry. Then they try "being the boss" and dig themselves into an even deeper pit. There is a time-tested guideline for gently leading our families. A met...

Can we really throw together two people in love and their children and expect everything to be wonderful, good, and right? Creating blended families can be loaded with land mines. Learn more about the potential pitfalls with Author Rebecca Eckler. Rebecca Eckler is the founder of re:books publishing house, which supports and publishes female authors. She was the executive editor of a parenting web...

What do people in fulfilling relationships do that is different than everyone else? How do they create the basis for a personal experience of living on purpose and preserve the hopes and dreams of their relationship? We explore the blueprint for relationship fulfillment in this episode. Learn the twists and turns that allow couples to have happy fulfilling relationships without giving up their per...

It is not unusual for there to be tension between blood Dads and Stepdads. Not just tension, but even hostility! Meet Jess & Tom, two dads parenting and podcasting together. These men have embraced the idea that more is better! Not only do they mix and mingle  their families, but they are also best friends.