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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190: From Anti-Marriage to Modeling Marriage – feat. Jayson & Ellen Gaddis
JAYSON & ELLEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Jayson Gaddis & his wife Ellen about how they went from being anti-marriage to aspiring to become a mentor for healthy marriage. Jayson Gaddis is an author, relationship expert and coach who teaches people the one class they didn't get in school – "How To Do Relationships." Jayson leads one of the most in-depth and comprehensive relationship educational programs and trains [...]
189: The Heart is Where Your Home Is – How to Create an “Us” Together
CREATING A "HOME" IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how couples can feel "at home" together in their 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!
188: CBD Intimacy Oil & Its Sexual Health Benefits – feat. Dr. Alex Capano
BLISS INTIMACY OIL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Dr. Alex Capano about CBD intimacy oil and how her product, Bliss can contribute to sexual health. To learn more about the product and to order: https://go.couplessynergymethod.com/bliss 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 [...]
187: Mentoring Military Marriages – Darrell & Veronica
DARRELL & VERONICA'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview a military couple who have helped mentor other couples in the military. To learn more about Darrell & Veronica, visit: https://www.allianceseminars.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 at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online [...]
186: How to Visit Family as a Couple and Not End Up in a Fight
How to Visit Family as a Couple and Not End Up in a Fight - GOOD BOUNDARIES, GREAT RELATIONSHIPS - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss how to visit with families this holiday season with your marriage intact. Visiting family can be stressful on a couple's relationship. Learn how to do it successfully. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions [...]
185: Honesty is Your Only Chance – feat. American musician, Michael Gurley & his wife Stacey Gurley
MICHAEL & STACEY GURLEY'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview American musician, Michael Gurley and his wife Stacey Gurley about how honesty helped their marriage survive the rock and roll life. Michael Gurley is well known as the guitarist and lead singer of the band, dada, has toured with Sting, Crowded House and most recently with The Kiefer Sutherland Band. Visit Michael at his website, Instagram, and YouTube channel. Please [...]
184: The Healing Power of Laughter in Your Relationship – Alik & Lauren
ALIK & LAUREN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Alik & Lauren about how they incorporate Laughter Yoga into their marriage. To learn more about Laughing Lovebugs, visit: https://www.laughinglovebugs.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 about Couples Synergy, look us up online at [...]
183: Does Your Partner Criticize You? Learn Why Criticism is Destructive in Relationships
Does Your Partner Criticize You? Learn Why Criticism is Destructive in Relationships - STOP CRITICISM IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the destructiveness of criticism in relationships. Why it occurs, why it is a problem and what to do about it Link for the Couples Synergy home study course, Relationship101 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic [...]
182: Upgrade Your Look, Upgrade Your Relationship – feat. Personal Stylist, Maura Gaughan
EVOLVING YOUR STYLE: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview personal stylist, Maura Gaughan about the impact of style on dating and relationships. Whether you are reentering the dating world, or whether you and your partner are trying to bring new energy into your relationship, upgrading your style can upgrade yourself and your relationships. For more information about Maura, visit: https://www.wanderingparisian.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and [...]
181: You Can’t Judge a Relationship By It’s Cover – Heidi & Chris
You Can't Judge a Relationship By It's Cover - HEIDI & CHRIS'S STORY - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Heidi & Chris about how the world thought they looked good but behind closed doors their relationship wasn't perfect. 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 [...]
180: The Importance of Community in Our Relationships
LACK OF COMMUNITY HURTS US ALL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how the current lack of community is negatively impacting our children and 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 Check [...]
179: Healthy Sexual Development in Marriage
Healthy Sexual Development in Marriage - RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about sexuality in long term relationships, how it should develop in a healthy manner and where problems can arise. 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, [...]
178: The Art of Writing Love Letters
The Art of Writing Love Letters - DR RAY & JEAN GET PERSONAL - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we share excerpts of our own love letters from the past and talk about why letter writing is important for couples, the psychology behind it and how to be successful sharing with your partner. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or [...]
177: The Courage To Love Again – Tony & Cindy
The Courage to Love Again - TONY & CINDY'S STORY - In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Tony & Cindy about how through their friendship and support for one another, they were able to find love in each other again and have the opportunity to heal from their past traumas. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like [...]
176: Balancing Between Self Care and Care For Your Relationship
Balancing Between Self Care and Care For Your Relationship - BALANCE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, in this interview we discuss the balance between taking care of your self and investing in your relationship. How do you know if you are being selfish? How do you know if you are giving enough to your relationship? Learn how to find balance. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave [...]
175: A Gentler Way of Saying Goodbye to Our Pets – feat. Dr. Juliana Lyles
THE RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR PETS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview veterinarian, Dr. Juliana Lyles, about the relationship we have with our pets and the difficulties saying goodbye when their time comes to an end. To contact Dr. Juliana and to schedule a telehealth consultation, visit: https://agentlegoodbye.com/ or call/text: (224) 442-4427 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would [...]
174: How Resentment Can Destroy a Relationship and What You Can Do About It
Resentment can destroy a relationship and can ruin a marriage: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss how resentment can build in a relationship and eventually ruin it and what you can do about it if resentment is present between you and your partner. 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 [...]
173: How To Tell if You Are in a Codependent Relationship
CODEPENDENT RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the topic of codependency. What are the signs to look for, where it originates from and what to do about it, if you are in a codependent relationship. Resources for codependency: https://coda.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 at contact@couplessynergy.com. For [...]
172: Perspectives on Modern Dating – feat. Matchmaker, Louanne Ward
MATCHMAKER ADVICE ON DATING: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Louanne Ward, a millionaire matchmaker about the trends she sees in dating in this modern world. To learn more about Louanne visit: https://www.louanneward.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 about Couples Synergy, look us [...]
171: Working on Our Marriage Led to Our Miracle Child – Nick& Michelle
NICK & MICHELLE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Nick & Michelle about how the disconnect in their marriage impacted infertility and their inability to grow their family. It was only in the drastic changes they made in their marriage, intimacy and their connection together that led to conceiving their miracle baby Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions [...]
170: How to Handle Power Struggles in Your Marriage
POWER STRUGGLES IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how and why power struggles arise and what to do about it in your 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 [...]
169: We Danced Into Each Others Hearts – Helene & Stephen
HELENE & STEPHEN'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Helene & Stephen about how dance brought them together and helps them work things out To learn more about Helene, visit her website: https://jennifer-helene.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 about Couples Synergy, look [...]
168: The Rejection We Experience in Relationships
WHY REJECTION IS SO PAINFUL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about rejection and when it occurs in relationships. Rejection - where we experience it in our brain and why it developed and where it goes wrong 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 [...]
167: From Trauma to Trust – Debra & Steve
DEBRA & STEVE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Debra & Steve about an unbelievable trauma she experienced as a child and how her marriage helped her heal. Warning, this episode involves the topics of incest and sexual abuse. 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 [...]
166: 8 Reasons Why Marriage Counseling Doesn’t Work
FACTORS THAT LEAD TO FAILURE IN MARRIAGE COUNSELING: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss the problems with marriage counseling. Having conducted marriage counseling for over 20 years, Dr. Ray & Jean talk about the problems with the field and what couples need to know when seeking guidance for their marriage. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like [...]