Money is one of the biggest causes of relationship conflict and divorce. Money can also be a personal strain that causes a great deal of stress and anxiety. Listen to today's show to learn how to get your finances in order and gain a deeper understanding of your relationship to money.  In this episode with Ben Hockema we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The different ways we think about money and the importance of understanding this for yourself and your partner Why we create different money mindsets and the biases we carry around money Creating agreements around money that work for your relationship Why some people look at money to increase security and others want to use it for experiences How to create real systems for your money management Understanding and communicating your goals around money And much more! Sponsored Amazfit is your own personal health management expert on your wrist. Head over to AMAZFIT.COM/IDO to get 15% off with the promo code "IDO" Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betrayal is one of the hardest things to move through in life and relationships. Working toward forgiveness is a key factor in the healing process. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with betrayal, integrate it and forgive.  In this episode with Dr. Bruce Chalmer we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learning what exactly is betrayal and forgiveness  Why forgiveness is so hard How to manage the initial shock of betrayal Different ways to think about forgiveness How to deal with the fear that you may be betrayed again How to integrate pain and betrayal and rebuild trust And much more! Sponsored Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening up to vulnerability, asking better questions and mindfulness are all tools to have better conversations and improve your relationships. Listen to today's show for actionable tips to engage with your partner, friends and family in deeper conversations.  In this episode with Ashley Kirsner we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Tools to open up and become more vulnerable for deeper connections The value of asking open ended questions and how to do it Why you shouldn't try to fix all of your partner's problems Why you should start sharing the impact of things your partner did Using mindfulness to improve your conversations Gratitude practices to start doing with your partner for immediate benefits Sponsored EarnIn empowers you to live life to the fullest by providing up to $100/day of your pay within minutes of earning it. Head over to EARNIN.COM to learn more about how you can get paid today! You Probably Think This Story's About You is a podcast focused on the exploration of love, betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of one man's deceit. Head over to: BRITTANIARD.COM to learn more about it! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheating and infidelity can be extremely painful experiences for both an individual and a couple. Listen to today’s show to learn how to navigate these rough waters and move forward to get to a better place.  In this episode with Shannon Brown, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of hope and how to cultivate it to move through infidelity to a better place Understanding some of the reasons for infidelity Why you need to create something new after infidelity Learning to be kind to yourself through the process of healing How to forgive your partner and understanding the process Navigating the question of whether you should stay in the relationship Tools to stay connected in your relationship moving forward And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Paired is a fun app that brings you closer to your partner. Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/IDO Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Julie is an FDA-approved, morning-after pill that helps stop pregnancy before it starts. You can go to JULIECARE.CO to learn more and order the pill or find Julie at your nearest Walmart today. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No punchline here. Just a great interview with two therapists who are also in a relationship together. Listen to today’s show for valuable tips to improve your relationship and for amazing personal insights into what it’s like when two relationship experts are in a relationship with one another.  In this episode with John Kim and Vanessa Bennet, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: John and Vanessa’s experience as two therapists in relationship with one another How to deal with an ambivalent partner or move through ambivalence yourself How to navigate different attachment styles in a relationship What to do if you feel clingy in your relationship Daily practices for a thriving relationship And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Lumi Labs Microdose Gummies are infused with entry-level doses of THC, so you can feel just the right amount of good to feel healthier and perform better. To learn more and to get free shipping and 30% off your first order, go to microdose.com and use the code IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The path to creating a great relationship is not about creating a perfect relationship. Perfect relationships don’t exist. However, resilient relationships are attainable and perfectly imperfect! Listen to today’s show to learn some great practices for a resilient relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Karen Skerrett, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What exactly a resilient relationship looks like The value of perspective when dealing with relationship conflict The importance of noticing and paying attention to our partner Cultivating an attitude of curiosity and how it will improve your relationship The importance of anticipating challenges and using them as opportunities for growth with your partner.  And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be hard to know when and how to start dating after a breakup or death of a partner. Listen to today’s show to learn valuable tips for dating in the healthiest, most productive way possible after experiencing a loss.  In this episode with Krista St-Germain, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to grieve a breakup or death of a partner and why the 5 stages of grief may not always go as you think Debunking common myths around dating after a loss The importance of allowing our emotions How to know when to start dating again Post-traumatic growth and its hopeful message Why it’s ok to distract yourself from the pain of a loss by dating again And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication is a key component to any successful relationship. Whether you want to improve communication with your romantic partner, friends or family, this episode is for you.  In this episode with Juliette Karaman, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of staying curious to help communicate better What to do when you or your partner is triggered during communication Learn a super valuable and actionable communication exercise that will bring you closer to your partner immediately Words and phrases to avoid during communication Learning the importance of timing when you communicate And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to have more success in your dating life there are a lot of things you can do. One of the most important things to do is to work on your relationship with yourself. Listen to today’s show to learn how to date smarter, love yourself to attract the best partner that’s the right fit and much more! In this episode with Keyen Lage, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to listen to your body in order to make good dating decisions The importance of not settling in a relationship and connecting to your heart to make decisions How to make a good decision if you’re not sure if you should continue seeing a potential match The importance of understanding your programming when it comes to relationships and dating How to get clear on what you desire in a relationship And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dating can be tiring and frustrating to the point that you may feel like giving up. Don't worry, there's hope! Today you're going to get actionable tips that will help you navigate your dating life and set you on a path to finding your ideal partner.  In this episode with Stephanie Mintz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to set up your dating GPS for a foundation of dating success Why it can be bad to jump into the physical too quickly while dating Understanding and communicating if you want to date casually or for a long term partner How to communicate productively and strategically in your dating life What to do if you're being ghosted The importance of understanding your red flags Dating if you just got out of a relationship And much more! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our personalities can clash with another person or they can gel. The manner in which we approach and navigate any relationship in our lives will depend on our personality and how it interacts with other personalities. The more we can understand personalities, the better we can relate! Listen to today's show to learn more about your personality and how it shows up in any kind of relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Vicki Matthews, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The eastern philosophical approach to personality types Different personality types and how they interact with each other The key to getting along with almost anyone What to do if your personality clashes with your partners And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've said it before and we'll say it again. Relationships take work! Well, great, amazing, mind blowing relationships take work. If you want to improve your relationship and make it amazing, you'll need to take deliberate steps to make that happen. Listen to today's show to learn amazing actionable tips that you can implement in your relationship today! In this episode with Lair Torrent we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of being proactive in relationship improvement How to develop a relationship culture and direction Understanding our wounds and how they bring us together Daily practices to improve your relationship Creating a healthy space for our partners to heal The importance of understanding the narratives we tell about our partner And much more! Sponsors Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biological sex differences have numerous and important implications for how we show up in relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about these differences and use this information to improve your relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How sex hormone levels influence communication and behavior The structural differences between male and female brains and why you should understand them How testosterone can hinder language abilities Navigating conflict with an understanding of male and female biological differences How men and women handle stress differently on a biological level Why women have better intuition And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding how our past informs our present is a key component to creating more love for ourselves and others. Listen to today's show to learn how a moment of impact from our past can show up in the present and how to heal from this place.  In this episode with Christina Rasmussen we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding grief's impact on what we do presently How to shift from simply surviving to thriving  Why we sometimes have a need to prove our worth to the ones we love The invisible losses that shape who we are Understanding the foundational issues behind our triggers And much more! Sponsored Hero Bread is team of bread-heads who believe that everyone should have the freedom to eat and enjoy foods we love most, without negative health consequences. Go to HERO.CO and get your healthy bread! Crunch Labs' goal is to show kids and kids at heart how to Think Like an Engineer! Purchase this limited Camp CrunchLabs subscription and get 2 boxes free, a $60 value, what a deal! Go to CRUNCHLABS.COM/IDO to sign your kids up for Camp CrunchLabs today!  Ro Body provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Go to RO.CO/IDO and sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a world renown endurance athlete know about love and relationships? It turns out, quite a lot! This conversation with Colin O'Brady will give you insight, tools and inspiration for your life and your relationship. Colin has a deep appreciation for his relationship with his wife and how it impacts the amazing feats he's accomplished.  In this episode with Colin O'Brady, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to pursue your goals and balance your relationship at the same time Navigating long distance relationships and time away from your partner Why walking for 12 straight hours will change your relationship and change your life How to overcome limiting beliefs about yourself and your relationship The deep insights into love that Colin had while spending two months alone walking across Antarctica And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to speak your deepest truth and show up as your most authentic self? It's not always easy to show up in this way but the benefits can be amazing. Listen to today's show to learn how to access your true inner voice and live more authentically. Of course this will all help improve your relationship along the way! In this episode with Dr. Fred Moss, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What is our true inner voice and how can we access it Why we lose our true selves Specific exercises to help cultivate your inner voice and resonate with our true selves Why we sometimes change who we are to be liked  How to navigate finding your true inner voice with your partner And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Vegamour hair products are revolutionary: award-winning, vegan hair, lash, and brow products are plant based, safe and effective. Get beautiful, fuller looking hair, longer looking lashes and bold brows. Go to vegamour.com/IDO and use code IDO to save twenty percent on your first order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be valuable to understand how cohabitation may affect the success of your relationship. How and when you should move in together are just a couple of questions you might be asking yourself. Dr. Kuperberg has done extensive research into cohabitation and how it impacts relationships and marriages. Listen to today's show to learn about what the research shows, what to do about it and much more! In this episode with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The link between cohabitation and the success of a marriage The importance of age when moving in together What sociological studies can help us learn about relationships How living together can help a relationship succeed Relationships trends you should know about And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's critical to learn your attachment style if you want to drastically improve yourself and your relationships. We've covered attachment styles in past episodes and will continue to do so because it can be such a powerful tool to understand dynamics and thus help improve your life. Individuals who display anxious attachment styles can sometimes have a lot more to navigate in life than those who are securely attached. Listen to today's show to learn more about anxious attachment and how to heal and thrive with it.  In this episode with Jessica Baum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What anxious attachment is and how it forms How someone who is anxiously attached can heal and move toward secure attachment How to tune into your body to help heal The negative dance between anxious and avoidant partners, and how to stop it How to hold more space for the wounded parts of yourself How you can heal in the container of a safe relationship And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off  your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting help from a sex therapist can be a great way to get in touch with your sexuality, improve sex in your relationship and learn about yourself and your partner. Listen to today's show to learn everything you need to know about going to a sex therapist! In this episode with Keeley Rankin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to know when to go to a sex therapist Important questions to ask when choosing a sex therapist When to go to a regular therapist versus a sex therapist The specific ways sex therapy will help you and your relationship How sex therapy is done step by step How sex therapy can help build safety with your partner and improve your sex life And much more! Check out more from Keeley Rankin on her website: https://www.keeleyrankin.com/. Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Athletic Greens provides comprehensive nutrition and gut health support in one daily drink, called AG1. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with AG1, and even better, receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting to know someone via text is a huge part of developing relationships today and we're often not that great at it. "Why are they taking so long to respond?" “Do they really like me?” "Should I text that upside down smiley face emoji?" There's a lot to think about! Listen to today's show to learn how to preserve your mental health while navigating these landmines and more! In this episode with Yvonne Castaneda, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do when texting gets weird or they're not responding How to break out of negative self talk Important self-reflection exercises that everyone should be doing Why instead of seeking something from a partner, we should first try to give it to ourselves Debunking the myth that another person will make us whole Practical tips for text messaging a potential partner And much more! Sponsors Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't want to feel more pleasure!? Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable tips to increase your pleasure, get in touch with your sexuality and start to have mind-blowing sex.  In this episode with Nicoletta Heidegger, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to prioritize yourself and your pleasure Understanding your barriers to experiencing pleasure Exercises and tools to help you learn about what you like sexually How to identify exactly what physical sensations give you pleasure Using a 'Yes, No, Maybe' list to better understand your sexuality What to do if your partner is not prioritizing sex Special communication tips for talking with your partner about sex And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Cozy Earth is providing an exclusive offer for our listeners: 35% off site wide when you use the code “IDOPODCAST”. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supporting a partner with an addiction can be a very challenging journey. Dr. Weiss' prodependence approach revolutionized addiction healthcare by improving the ways we treat loved ones of addicts and other troubled people by offering them more dignity for their suffering rather than blame for the problem. Listen to today's episode to learn more about prodependence.  In this episode with Dr. Rob Weiss, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding how the theory of codependency evolved in the psychiatric treatment community Why the traditional approach to healing for those partnered with an addict may not be healthy The importance of not shaming someone who is partnered with an addict How to best support a partner with an addiction And much more! Sponsors Faherty Brand makes the best clothes, from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDO at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at https://www.breathefum.com/IDO. Fuzzy is is a tele-health service for pet parents that offers 24/7 access to personalized pet care from veterinary professionals. Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/ido today to sign up. Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Transform your life with just a few minutes a day. For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gender equality is an important issue with broad societal implications. A great place to start addressing gender equality is in your current or future relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about creating a gender equitable relationship. In this episode with Kate Mangino, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to talk about gender equality when dating Who should pay for a meal when you're dating? Addressing the disconnect between values and behavior in ourselves and others What to do when one partner carries more of the load at home and work How men can be an ally to women Talking with your children about gender And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Everlywell offers at-home lab tests, vitamins and supplements that can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Receive a special 20% discount on an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improving communication in your relationship takes work and practice. Listen to today's show to learn four communication mistakes many of us make and how we can improve them.  In this episode with Sonya Jensen, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to identify what you feel and communicate what you need How to communicate with more depth in your relationship Understanding what you should expect from a relationship Stonewalling and how to navigate it What happens when resentment builds in your relationship Evaluating the role we want our partner to play And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding our values and communicating them with our partner is an important exercise to create a thriving relationship. Listen to today's episode to learn more about creating a values driven relationship.  In this episode with Colter Bloxom we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The important difference between values and goals How to clarify your values and communicate them with your partner What to do when your values don't align with your partner's Understanding and clarifying your non-negotiable values When what we think we want is not what is really best for us The importance of diversifying your values And much more! Sponsored EarnIn empowers you to live life to the fullest by providing up to $100/day of your pay within minutes of earning it. Head over to EARNIN.COM to learn more about how you can get paid today! You Probably Think This Story's About You is a podcast focused on the exploration of love, betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of one man's deceit. Head over to: BRITTANIARD.COM to learn more about it! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many important areas to navigate as a divorced couple with kids. How and when to introduce new partners is just one area that is important to think about for the health of your children and the relationship with your ex. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and more! In this episode with Dr. Ann Buscho, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how and when to introduce new partners to your children How to communicate with your ex when it comes to introducing new partners to your kids How not to confuse kids after a divorce What to do when your kids won't accept a new partner The stories kids develop about a parents divorce And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. MANSCAPED is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code IDO at Manscaped.com/ido.  Fuzzy is is a tele-health service for pet parents that offers 24/7 access to personalized pet care from veterinary professionals. Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/ido today to sign up. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to have better sex in our relationships, but don't always know how to make that happen. Today's episode is full of useful, actionable tips to start improving your sex life today! In this episode with Frank Wiegers, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Sex as a spiritual experience The importance of emotional connection with your sexual partner Rituals for communication in your relationship How to play, Simon Says, in your bedroom and how it will spice up your sex life The importance of pre-play and after play for your sex life And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Faherty: The best clothes, made from premium fabrics with gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness. Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDO at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When narcissism rears its ugly head, it can have extremely detrimental effects on your relationship. Listen to today's show for an in depth look at how narcissism can negatively impact your relationship and how to navigate it.  In this episode with Darlene Lancer LMFT, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Is there such a thing as 'healthy' narcissism?  The 5 characteristics of narcissism How to recognize abuse in your relationship What to do if you feel like your partner has no empathy How to gain your power back in a relationship Determining if you should stay or go when in a relationship with a narcissist Why we fall in love with narcissistic traits And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that exercise will improve your health and wellness. However, we don't talk about its positive effects on mental health and relationships nearly enough on this show. Today we're going to dive in and focus on the benefits of exercise for your relationship so you can start using these tools for improving your life today! In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the connection between your health and your brain How exercise can combat mood disorders like depression and anxiety  How to start an exercise routine and keep it Why exercising with your partner will help improve your connection The value of processing negative emotions through exercise  Implementing play into your exercise routine The value of dropping an argument and going on a walk together And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Füm is a tobacco-free non-electronic inhaler used to quit smoking and vaping naturally. Join 50,000+ worldwide and create healthier positive habits. Quit naturally with Füm and use IDO to save 10% at  https://www.breathefum.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communicating in and around the bedroom will help you have better, more connected sex and improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to best communicate needs and wants around sex and ignite passion with your partner. Hang on, today's episode may get hot and steamy!  In this episode with Dr. Tara, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why many of us lack the skills and awareness to communicate around sexuality Why most sex issues are actually communication issues Important questions to ask your partner to help improve your sex life Sex as an act of communication How to communicate outside of the bedroom to create more action in the bedroom The importance of complimenting your partner and how to do it And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're a relationship advice podcast that wants to help you improve your relationships. A harsh reality is that sometimes a relationship will end in a breakup, separation or divorce. We still want to give you the tools to navigate these endings in the best way possible. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate a divorce in the healthiest way possible.  In this episode with Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Common errors to avoid when going through a divorce The importance of understanding which issues are legal issues and which ones are not Understanding equitable distribution of wealth in a divorce Why you want to avoid going to court What to do when kids are involved in a divorce And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling heard in our relationships is one of the best feelings we can have. However, most of us have never been taught how to be a good listener for our friends, family and romantic partners. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a better listener and begin improving your relationships right away! In this episode with Terri Lonowski, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why listening is so important to a healthy relationship Actionable tools to become a deep listener What to do if you feel your partner is not a good listener The important questions to ask yourself to become a better listener How to communicate on a deeper level And much more! Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship is an important distinction to be able to make. Perhaps you think you're in a healthy relationship, but in fact you're not. Listen to today's show to learn what makes a healthy relationship and what makes a relationship toxic.  In this episode with Dr. Ludy Green, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How a lack of trust can create a toxic relationship The ways in which a relationship can become toxic How to identify toxic relationship patterns The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship How to talk to a friend in a toxic relationship And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable—yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory. That's why Kate Loree has written a book and dedicated much of her professional life to assisting individuals and couples with this relationship style. Listen to today's show to get a deeper understanding of CNM and the tools to do it right.  In this episode with Kate Loree, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding all of the different styles and options available in the realm of consensual non-monogamy The importance of setting boundaries and how to do it in CNM Understanding your attachment issues before and during engagement with CNM The biggest mistakes and misconceptions surrounding CNM Why don't ask, don't tell rarely works and should be avoided How to deal with falling in love in CNM Dealing with jealousy And much more! Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to live our lives to the fullest potential, but sometimes it's hard! Mental illness, depression and just being human can wear on our ability to thrive in this life. Listen to today's episode for tips on how to go from merely surviving to thriving!  In this episode with Dr. Margaret Chisolm, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the difference between languishing and flourishing The best self talk when feeling depressed How to rescript your life story for the better Examples for how to rescript a break up or other painful life experiences The importance of understanding our temperament and inability to change it The value of knowing yourself and bringing that into your relationship And much more! Sponsors Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding gender polarity and gender roles is a great way to improve the health and happiness of your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to apply this knowledge and start improving your relationship today! In this episode with Magda Kay we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why romantic desire requires polarity and how to create it Why you need to be communicating about roles in your relationship Understanding your ideas about gender roles and applying this knowledge to your relationship Moving between polarity and familiarity to create a loving and fulfilling relationship How energy flows differently between the masculine and feminine  And much more! Sponsored Hero Bread is team of bread-heads who believe that everyone should have the freedom to eat and enjoy foods we love most, without negative health consequences. Go to HERO.CO and get your healthy bread! Crunch Labs' goal is to show kids and kids at heart how to Think Like an Engineer! For the summer, CrunchLabs is hosting Camp CrunchLabs, head over to CRUNCHLABS.COM to learn more about it! Ro Body provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Go to RO.CO/IDO and sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 50% of all kids born in the United States are born out of wedlock! Co-parenting, legal challenges and much more can cause all kinds of problems in this situation. Listen to today's show to learn how to best navigate having a kid with someone who you never intended to be in a relationship with or are no longer in a relationship with.  In this episode with Jim Braz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to navigate the major problems that often come up when you have a child out of wedlock How and when to deal with a maternity test if needed The importance of coming up with a co-parenting plan and tips to implement one Using a parenting coordinator to help navigate your issues How to communicate with your co-parent for the best outcomes Why you should avoid legal processes at all costs And much more! Jim and Jessica Braz are the authors of the award-winning book, “Baby Out of Wedlock: Co-Parenting Basics From Pregnancy to Custody” and founders of www.BabyOutofWedlock.com, a resource-intense platform that helps the millions of parents who are navigating unplanned, single parenting. Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long term relationships take work and who better to learn from than a couple who has been married for nearly 30 years? Listen to today's show to learn a range of valuable insights into how we can better navigate our relationships.  In this episode with George and Vanessa Naum, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we can miscommunicate and how to fix it The importance of talking about the things that make us uncomfortable How to talk about our feelings and be vulnerable  Understanding and communicating your non-negotiables The importance of self-awareness and knowing what we want and don't want The challenges of raising kids and parenting And much more! Sponsors Green Chef, the #1 meal kit for eating well, makes eating well easy with meal kits and plans to fit every lifestyle: Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals. Go to GreenChef.com/ido130 and use code ido130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's good reason that the Gottman Institute includes criticism in the Four Horsemen that can lead to the demise of a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with this area that can lead to the end of your relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Jessica Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why criticism is common in today's world How our partners can use criticism as a form of protest How to receive criticism from your partner and communicate around it The importance of staying in your lane, softening and communication What to do if your partner won't stop criticizing you Why people use criticism And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/342 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The more tools we can access to improve our relationships the better. We're big fans of actionable tips that you can begin to apply to your relationship immediately. Today's episode is full of things you can implement now to start improving your relationship right away! In this episode with Joneen Mackenzie and Lauren Reitsema we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The keys to productive communication starting with how to understand what it is you need to communicate and why.  How to respond to your partner rather than react Dealing with stress and anger as you communicate The importance of committing to good intentions in your relationship How to set boundaries and why it's a key component of a successful relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/341 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Ritual vitamins contain only the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months by visiting ritual.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's conversation is important for anyone who has suffered the loss of a relationship whether they wanted it or not. In this episode I speak with Vikki about her book and her work surrounding it. Based on a study of over 400 women worldwide, Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, is the first book to explore and offer healing strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down. Whether you identify as having a runaway husband, or you have simply gone through a break up with a man or woman, this episode is for you! In this episode with Vikki Stark we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with the pain and shock of a partner suddenly leaving a seemingly happy relationship What Wife Abandonments Syndrome is and how it's different from a regular break up How to use a life crisis as an opportunity for growth Learning to forgive yourself and your partner What to focus on during the healing process of a break up How to be comfortable as a single person and learn to trust again And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/340 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakups are hard! So hard in fact, it can be as emotionally challenging as dealing with the death of a loved one. You are not alone in your feelings. It's a part of the human experience and today's show will help you process and deal with your break up in the most productive and compassionate way possible. Enjoy today's show and remember that in the end, you will survive this and come out the other side in a better place.  In this episode with Dr. Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why breakups can feel so painful and how to honor the pain Understanding the different stages of processing a breakup What to do when you're desperate for answers about your break up How to work toward acceptance and forgiveness surrounding the break up The importance of getting to a place of anger at being angry in order to move forward Learn how to be patient and forgive yourself For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/339 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated’s yearly pass with our code, IDO. Bloom Nutrition is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to bloomnu.com slash IDO for 15% off. BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating and sustaining sexual connection can be a difficult task in our relationships. It can take deliberate, conscious work to reestablish a spark of connection. Don't wait for it to happen on it's own because it won't! Listen to today's show to learn how to crate more sexual intimacy and connection in your relationship.  In this episode with Katherine Hertlein, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to use the sensate focus guided process to understand your partner's, and your own sexuality better Learn how to communicate your sexual desires and needs How to understand what it is you desire sexually Why it's important to avoid sexual activity when starting the sensate focus process The two things that many intimacy issues in relationships come down to And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/338 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code ido at checkout. Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Touch is an integral part of relationships that can sometimes get overlooked. Massage is a great way to connect with your partner and take your relationship to another level of intimacy. Plus they feel great! Listen to today's show to learn more about how to perform couples massage and the many amazing benefits it can have.  In this episode with Denis Merkas we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How massage helps build intimacy and trust Why you can't be angry at your partner while getting a massage from them How we self sabotage our own needs and how to prevent this Easy techniques that will help you massage your partner like a pro Step-by-step guide to planning your first couples massage session And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/337 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dating and relationships can be hard during the best of times. The last couple of years have hardly been the best of times for many people around the world. Listen to today's show to see where we've been and where we're heading in 2022.  In this episode with Damona Hoffman we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How online dating is changing and how to do it better The importance of understanding the dating process for yourself to get the results you want How to create a better online dating profile The importance of sourcing and screening in your dating process The value in learning to date empathetically Dating trends and predictions based on data And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/334 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yuval grew up in a fundamentalist orthodox community where sexuality was not only repressed, but largely viewed as sinful in most contexts. Yuval was able to leave this community and begin a deep exploration of his own sexuality and eventually learn enough to teach others. Listen to today's show to be inspired by his story and learn tools to explore your sexuality.  In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Learn how Yuval left the orthodox jewish community and overcame the shame around sexuality it created How to explore your sexuality and deal with shame around sexuality Bondage art and what it does for individuals How to create more eroticism in your relationship How to talk to your partner about exploring sexuality individually and together The steps to get into bondage And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: http://idopodcast.com/336 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Care/Of: Find the right vitamins, protein and collagen, personalized for you. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ido50. If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have expectations for our lives and relationships. When our expectations are not met is usually when we are most disappointed, upset, angry, insert negative emotion here. So what do we do? A good place to start is to learn what realistic expectations are for your relationship and learn how to ask for what you need. Listen to today's episode to get these tips and tools and start applying them to your relationship today! In this episode with Talia Bombola we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Establishing your expectations for a relationship and how to determine if they are realistic or not How to consciously get your wants and needs met in a relationship Communication tips to get your relationship needs fulfilled The importance of of not only pointing out the negative in your relationship Confronting the fact that your partner will disappoint you And much more! Sponsored Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern tech has given us a lot of great things that can positively impact our lives. However, using technology in a mindful way is more important than ever. Listen to today's show to learn how to use technology to improve your relationship and not kill it. In this episode with Dr. Michelle Drouin, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why the world is experiencing an intimacy famine according to Dr. Drouin How to create more intimacy in your life How to stop responding to our phone's demands The importance of creating sexual sponteniety with your partner and how to do it Using your phone to create more connection, not less And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/335 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Feeld: Dating for humans. Feeld is the alternative dating platform for couples and singles, open to all genders and sexual identities. Download the app here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/Radvice Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to TheFab.co/ido. Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code IDO to save $15 your first month’s subscription Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding our biology can help us stay connected to our partners. Most of our shows focus on the psychology of connection and problem solving in relationships. However, understanding our evolutionary traits of connection and biological developments can have equal value to improving relationships. Listen to Dr. Fisher's biological approach to improving relationships to learn new and valuable tools. Enjoy this extremely helpful show! In this episode with Dr. Helen Fisher, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Why we fall in love with one person versus another Understanding that childhood experiences create who we are but not completely What to do if you and your partner hit an impasse that does not involve talking about it Understanding who your partner really is The major factors shown in individuals who are in love in a long term relationship The importance of recognizing your negativity bias And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/332 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors BetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Bonafide offers naturally derived products to treat menopause, PMS and intimacy issues. It’s easy to use, safe, hormone-free & recommended by thousands of doctors. Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product. Go to HelloBonafide.com and use promo code IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido Swell is an asynchronous, voice-based social platform where you can have and host conversations with people all over the world on your own time. And now, you can download the Swell app for FREE on the app store or play store, or by visiting swell.life/podcast! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationship is to begin to understand and practice this one idea. This is the idea that creating the love you want starts from within and does not depend on your current or future partner. Listen to today's show to learn how to create the love you want. In this episode with Dr. Ronald Mann, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The importance of cultivating introspection and awareness Why you need to stop looking outside of yourself for love Using meditation to improve your relationship What to do if your partner is not willing to make positive changes and grow The importance of selflessness in your relationship And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/332 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Quip: Good health starts with good habits. Quip makes it easy, by delivering all the oral care essentials you need to care for your mouth. Go to GETQUIP.com/IDO, and you’ll get your first refill FREE. Native: Aluminum-Free & Paraben-Free Deodorant. Vegan & Cruelty Free. save 20% on your first purchase by visiting NativeDeo.com/ido20 or use promo code ido20 at checkout. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/idoOR enter code ido at checkout. LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing company that makes it easy and confidential to take an STD test from the comfort of your home. Visit letsgetchecked.com and enter ADVICE at checkout to get 30% off your entire order! Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices