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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215: Physicians Need Healing Too – feat. author Dr. George & Vanessa Naum
Physicians Need Healing Too - DR GEORGE & VANESSA'S STORY - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Dr. George & Vanessa Naum, author of the book, What's Forever For?, about their work with doctors and why they need help with their marriages also To Learn More about Dr George & Vanessa, click bestfriendsagain.com Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions [...]
214: Random Marriage vs a Winning Marriage – Which Would You Choose?
Random Marriage vs a Winning Marriage - Which Would You Choose? - WHAT IS A WINNING MARRIAGE? - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about what it takes to have a winning 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 [...]
213: MEMORIAL DAY EP – Helping Those Who Made It Home, The Family of Those That Didn’t and Those That Struggle Everyday – feat. Joelle Rabow Maletis
MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE - Helping Those Who Made It Home, The Family of Those That Didn't and Those That Struggle Everyday - feat. Joelle Rabow Maletis - MILITARY LAW ENFORCEMENT PTSD & SUICIDE - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Joelle Maletis about her work with law enforcement and military helping them with PTSD, suicide, relationships, addictions and trauma To learn more about Joelle's work, visit: https://joellerabowmaletis.com/ Please subscribe to our [...]
212: Are You Married to a Narcissist and What To Do About It
Are You Married to a Narcissist and What To Do About It - NARCISSISM IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the topic of narcissism and what you should do if you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist 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. [...]
211: How to Be Your Best Self Through Divorce – feat. Bill Miles & Kristen Noel
BILL & KRISTEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview cofounders of Best Self Intuitive Divorce Coaching Program, Bill Miles & Kristen Noel about how their divorces taught them what was needed to be your best self through divorce To learn more about Bill & Kristen, visit: https://learning.bestselfmedia.com/intuitive-divorce Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be [...]
210: Love Conquered Ego – Andre & Nancy
ANDRE AND NANCY'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Andre and Nancy about how dance conquered ego in solidifying 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 To learn more About Andre and Nacy, [...]
209: Why We Care About What Others Think Of Us
Why We Care About What Others Think Of Us - HARD WIRED TO CARE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about why we care about what others think of us including our partner. We are hard wired to care, so don't believe someone when they say they don't care about what others think Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions [...]
208: Reverse Engineer Your Life Together – feat. TEDx speaker Dai Manuel and Christie
Reverse Engineer Your Life Together - feat. TEDx speaker Dai Manuel and Christie - DAI & CHRISTIE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview TEDx speaker, Dai and Christie about how he overcame an addiction by reverse engineering their life together, selling all their belongings and living a simpler life To learn more about Dai: https://www.daimanuel.com/ Or see his TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/nUZc_fNNCV0 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a [...]
207: Take the Leap and Chase Your Dreams Together
DR RAY AND JEAN SAY GOODBYE TO CHICAGO: In this special podcast episode about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk with Maira & Gabe about reaching for your dreams and not letting fear prevent you from growing together. Dr. Ray and Jean talk about their personal decision to take the leap and pursue their dreams together. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or [...]
206: Common Wedding Day Scams – feat. podcast host Adam Levin
DONT GET SCAMMED ON YOUR WEDDING DAY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk with Adam Levin, host of the "What the Hack with Adam Levin" podcast about common wedding day scams and how to protect yourself. Adam's podcast can be heard here: https://adamlevin.com/what-the-hack/ 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 [...]
205: Man Up, Woman Up and Level Up
HOW TO LEVEL UP IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about why men and women are different and how each of us need to level up in our relationships 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 [...]
204: Married With Mental Illness – feat. author R. Christian Bohlen
R CHRISTIAN & HELLEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview author R Christian Bohlen and his wife Hellen about how they navigated a marriage struggling with mental illness For more information about R Christian and his book, Healing the Stormy Marriage: https://rchristianbohlen.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 [...]
203: 3 Reasons Why Relationships Dont Come Naturally
IT DOESN'T JUST CLICK: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we debunk the myth that relationships should be easy and just come "naturally". Dr Ray & Jean give 3 reasons why couples need to work at a relationship especially with how different our world is 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 [...]
202: Helping Overwhelmed Parents Connect Again – feat. author Catherine O’Brien
CATHERINE & RICK'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Catherine O'Brien & her husband, Rick, about how they had to learn how to connect again even being overwhelmed parents. Catherine started HappyWithBaby.com to help stressed parents find that joy and connection again. 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 [...]
201: Involvement vs Commitment – Remarriage or not and Prenups
In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about why a couple should remarry or just cohabitate and how prenups play into it. Relationships are difficult as they are, and it today's society, trying to figure out if you should remarry or just live together is something past generations never had to worry about...and what about that prenup? Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have [...]
200: Finding Joi Through Adoption – Feat. author Joi Fisher-Griffin
ADOPTING JOI: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview author Joi Fisher-Griffin of the book, Finding Joi, about her adoption story and how she is an advocate for normalizing adoption conversations https://www.findingjoi.us/ 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 [...]
199: Do You Feel Blamed By Your Partner All The Time?
BLAME IS TOXIC IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how blame can be damaging to a relationship and why couples need to address it sooner rather than later. 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 [...]
198: Our Go-Giver Secrets on Marriage – Feat. coauthors Ana & John Mann
In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview coauthors Ana & John Mann about how their relationship led them to uncover the "5 secrets to lasting love" and write the book, The Go-Giver Marriage To preorder a copy, visit: https://gogivermarriage.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. For more information [...]
197: Distraction and How It Can Damage Your Relationship
197: Distraction and How It Can Damage Your Relationship - AVOID DISTRACTIONS IN YOUR MARRIAGE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how distractions can creep up in a marriage and damage it over 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, [...]
196: She Saves Me From Myself – Bernie & Wayne
196: She Saves Me From Myself - BERNIE & WAYNE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Bernie and Wayne and how his relationship saves him from Bipolar Disorder, narcissism, suicide and homelessness To learn more about Wayne, check out his YouTube channel 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 [...]
195: What Do You Wish You Knew Before Getting Married
What Do You Wish You Knew Before Getting Married - IF YOU WOULD HAVE KNOWN - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about what people would have wanted to know before getting married 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 [...]
194: Don’t Use The Words Vulnerabilty and We Got To Get Real – Alain & Kim
Don't Use The Words Vulnerabilty and We Got To Get Real - ALAIN & KIM'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Kim and Alain on how their unconventional relationship survived infidelity To visit Alain's podcast, click here 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 [...]
193: How to Turn On AND Turn Off Your Spouse
How to Turn On AND Turn Off Your Spouse - TURN ON & TURN OFFS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss sexual turn ons and turn offs in marriage especially as a relationship develops 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 [...]
192: Love Breaks All The Rules – Frank & Patti
FRANK & PATTI'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Frank & Patti about how their unconventional relationship flourished against all odds 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!
191: You Can’t Joke or Fight With Your Partner Unless You Truly Know Them
JOKING VS FIGHTING AS A COUPLE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, along with our producer, Angela Zender, we talk about the role that joking around plays in relationships. 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 [...]