Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories
The #1 Podcast for Couples about Love, Marriage and Relationships
Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories – is a podcast about love, marriage and relationships hosted by relationship experts, Dr. Ray & Jean Kadkhodaian. It features interviews with real couples about their relationships and Dr. Ray & Jean’s expert knowledge having helped thousands of couples for nearly twenty years.
Dr Ray and Jean discuss common relationship issues and give helpful advice about ways a couple can go about changing their relationship right now.
Interviews with experts such as Divorce Attorneys, Sex Therapists, Health Coaches, Financial Advisors and more. Our signature interviews with Real People who share about their relationship experiences from dating to commitment issues, infertility to adoption, surviving affairs and the death of a spouse, among a few.
Do you have an interesting story that you think might help others and you are willing to share? Send us an email at Contact@CouplesSynergy.com to be considered for a future podcast.
Learn more about Dr. Ray & Jean’s programs such as their premiere coaching program for couples called, Couple 2 Couple, the Couples Weekend Intensive, or their online community called, Connections.
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89: The Impact of Money & Our World on the Mondern, Millennial Couple – Dan & Caitlin
DAN & CAITLIN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Dan & Caitlin about the decisions they have made in their relationship & how money & our world have been factors in a growing trend among millennials today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com [...]
88: Have You Thought of Buying a Home Together? It Might Be Easier Than You Think Right Now – feat. Joanna White
COVID 19 HOME BUYING TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview loan officer, Joanna White, about what couples should know about buying a home together right now during this health crisis. She talks about young couples, couples going through divorce and couples considering refinance options. To contact Joanna: https://www.mykeymortgage.com/joanna-white/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more [...]
87: How Sex in Media Impacts Young Dating Couples – Tegan & Liam
TEGAN & LIAM'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Tegan & Liam about how couples their age approach dating and how sex portrayed in the media influence young couples today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
86: How to Find Balance With Social Media in Your Relationship
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAUSES PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about social media's pros and cons & what to do about them and how to find a healthy balance in your relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com [...]
85: One Sober Decision Led to Years of Happiness – Eric & Wendy
ERIC & WENDY'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Eric and Wendy about how alcohol almost cost their marriage and how sobriety has helped them have a committed, loving and happy marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
84: How Being in Quarantine Impacts Addiction and Relationships
ADDICTION & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUARANTINE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss addiction and this current health crisis and how relationships are impacted being in quarantine. This podcast covers what you can do if you are in recovery and how you can support each other. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look [...]
83: Addiction, Prison and a Stroke and How Our Faith Endured – Pastor Mark & Lisa
PASTOR MARK & LISA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Pastor Mark & Lisa about the trials & tribulations they went through in their marriage & how faith got them through. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
82: How to Survive Quarantine Together Without Killing Each Other
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the current pandemic crisis we are all facing and what you can do in lockdown together and avoid divorce in the process. Mentioned in the podcast: Muscle Activation Schaumburg: http://www.matschaumburg.com/ Copper Fiddle Distillery: https://copperfiddledistillery.com/ Chicagoland Musicians Facebook Live Broadcast Calendar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/717837232266404/ Gina Gonzalez: https://www.facebook.com/ginagonzalezmusic/ Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center: https://lighthouseemotionalwellness.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to [...]
81: My Search For Christopher On The Other Side – With Author, Joe McQuillen
JOE MCQUILLEN TELLS HIS SON'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview author, Joe McQuillen about his son, Christopher, his life, his death and his life on the other side. The relationship bond between a father and son continues on beyond death. You can contact Joe by visiting his website: https://mysearchforchristopher.home.blog/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. [...]
80: Why We Need Grief in Our Relationships
GRIEF & LOSS & WHY IT'S IMPORTANT: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about why grief is needed in our relationships and the important role it plays in our lives. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
79: From What We Learned to Something Better – Gabe & Maira
GABE & MAIRA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Gabe & Maira about how they met and how they took their relationship to a whole new level from what they were taught by their cultural background and their upbringing. To get in touch with Gabe: http://www.mindflixfilms.com/ To get in touch with Maira: https://mairaochoaphotography.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email [...]
78: Applying Choice Theory to Parenting & Families – feat. Kim Olver
CHOICE THEORY & A HEALTHY FAMILY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kim Olver, counselor, speaker and author, about Choice theory and how it applies to parenting and family relationships. To learn more about Kim, you can visit her website: https://therelationshipcenter.biz/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online [...]
77: Married, Gay and the Roles We Play – Tim & Chau
TIM & CHAU'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Tim & Chau about their relationship, how they came out and how they balance the different roles in their relationship. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
76: Importance of Personal Time in Your Relationship
HOW TO BALANCE ME TIME WITH COUPLE TIME: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about personal time and why it is important for the health of a relationship and how to balance it with couple time. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check [...]
75: Stepparents Step In and Step Up – Nikki and Andrew
NIKKI & ANDREW'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr. Ray and Jean interview Nikki & Andrew about how they came together & how Nikki accepted the role of a stepmother in Andrew's daughter's life Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
74: Is Your Spouse Funny Enough to Keep You Together?
HUMOR IS IMPORTANT IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about humor and the important role it plays in a couple's relationship and how it influences sexual desire and attractiveness as well as impact whether a couple stays together or not. References: Gil Greengross, Ph.D., How Humor Can Change Your Relationship in Psychology Today Ziv, A. (1988). Humor's role in married life. Humor: International Journal of Humor Research Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. [...]
73: Impact of Suicide on the Family Left Behind – In memory of Cpl Patrick O’Reilly
FAMILY OF PATRICK O'REILLY TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE: Couples therapy and relationships experts Dr Ray and Jean, interview Chris, James and Amanda about their son, brother and brother-in-law and how his life and death continues to impact them. If you are contemplating suicide, contact this number immediately: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 22 Warriors Foundation - https://www.22warriors.org Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us [...]
72: Are Couples Still Married in Heaven? – Sheri Jewel, Medium & Psychic
MEDIUM ON RELATIONSHIPS AFTER DEATH: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, interview medium & psychic, Sheri Jewel about how she became a medium & what the spirit world says about relationships. To contact Sheri: https://sherithemedium.com/ See Sheri Live on May 13th, 6:30pm. Call the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center for tickets 847-253-9769 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For [...]
71: We Can’t Teach It, If We Don’t Live It – Dr. Ray & Jean
DR. RAY & JEAN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr. Ray & Jean, are interviewed about their relationship as a celebration of their 22nd Wedding Anniversary. The tables are turned and on the eve of their Anniversary, Dr. Ray & Jean bring on close family members and friends to ask them the tough questions about their own relationship. Tune in to hear their own personal story. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions [...]
70: The Do’s and Don’ts of Date Night With Your Partner
DATE NIGHT DO'S AND DON'TS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, talk about date night and how couples can do it right and avoid problems from arising. Check out the checklist on how to make date night enjoyable with your partner and see where you might be going wrong. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information [...]
69: Two People Living One Life For Over 62 Years – Sue & Marvin
SUE & MARVIN'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Sue & Marvin about their long lasting marriage and how they made it work over 62 years together. Warning: Because of the technological challenges we encountered with them, our virtual interview sounded choppy. We, however, decided to still include their interview because of their story. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, [...]
68: How Nutritional Health Affects Relationship Health – feat. Annette Presley, Licensed Dietitian
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Annette Presley, licensed dietitian & nutritionist about how our physical health affects our relationship. She discusses where we go wrong in our dietary selections and how couples can make healthier choices together. You can contact her by visiting her website: https://getpregnantplan.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. [...]
67: How We Grew Beyond the Religion That Controlled Us – Marni & Steve
MARNI & STEVE'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean interview Marni & Steve about how they both grew up in a religion that controlled their lives & how their relationship evolved beyond it. They talk about how having a limited exposure & strict rules impacted their growth personally & and as a couple. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us [...]
66: 3 Factors That Cause Relationship Breakdown
3 THINGS THAT BREAKDOWN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean discuss the 3 factors that they feel lead to a relationship breakdown. Dr Ray & Jean discuss how a lack of communication, lack of emotional investment & trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, affects relationships today. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about [...]
65: Married to a Musician – Gina & Leo
GINA & LEO'S STORY: Couples therapy & relationships experts, Dr Ray & Jean, interview Gina Gonzalez & her husband Leo about how maintain a marriage with two different lifestyles. She's a musician playing gigs on her own and with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band and Leo has a longstanding career with UPS. How do they make it work? Check out Gina Gonzalez's work at: http://www.ginagonzalez.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions [...]