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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165: Our Brain in Relationships – Feat. Dr. Julia DiGangi
HOW OUR BRAIN WORKS IN RELATIONSHIPS: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Dr. Julia DiGangi, neuropsychologist and TedX speaker about how our brain functions in relationships. For more info about Dr. DiGangi, visit: https://www.neurohealthpartners.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 [...]
164: The Late Night Fight – Why Couples Have Them and What They Mean
WHY COUPLES FIGHT LATE AT NIGHT: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about those late nights fighting and why this is a very normal part of being in a committed relationship. These arguments seem to go into the late night with one person maybe sleeping on the couch and both people not getting enough sleep. Why does it seem to happen at that time of night? What does it mean when [...]
163: Having the Tough Conversations in Your Relationship & Naming That Mouse – Feat. David Wood
INTERVIEW WITH DAVID WOOD: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview well known coach, David Wood about how to have tough conversations in your relationship and how he learned to have them himself. David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe. As well as helping [...]
162: As Children of Divorce, We Wanted Something Different in Our Marriage – Kasey & Ernie
KASEY & ERNIE'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Kasey & Ernie about coming from divorced families and how they wanted to create a different marriage template. They had to make some hard decisions when Ernie was struggling with anxiety later in their marriage to break with the traditional marriage template that they had created for themselves and embrace roles that were accompanied with external judgment. Please subscribe to our [...]
161: How to Create a Healthy Relationship Template
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS?: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about the relationship template and why understanding it is important to growing 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 at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com [...]
160: What is Relationship Photography & How Can It Help Your Relationship?
INTERVIEW WITH ST RAPPAPORT: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview ST Rappaport about Relationship Photography, what it is and how she uses it to help couples enhance their relationship. For more info about ST Rappaport: https://lifepixrelationships.com Dr. Ray & Jean's local photographer in Chicago: 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, [...]
158: Our Relationship With Our Mothers
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MOTHER BOND: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss our relationship with our mothers, why it is different and why it is important. 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 [...]
159: I Couldn’t Manage My Anger Until I Had To – Tina & Eric
TINA & ERIC'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview a couple about how blending their family brought up anger that needed to change. 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 [...]
157: How Can a Relationship Survive Betrayal? – Feat. Dr. Debi Silber
HEALING FROM BETRAYAL: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Dr. Debi Silber, Founder of The PBT Institute on the topic of betrayal and how to recognize the long term effects of betrayal and how to heal. For more info about Dr. Silber and the PBT Institute, visit: https://thepbtinstitute.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be [...]
156: The Art of Flirting With Your Partner
HOW TO FLIRT THE RIGHT WAY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we talk about how to flirt in your relationship and why it is important for couples. Also to take advantage of The Adventure Challenge's great date night ideas and for 10% off, visit: https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/discount/COUPLESSYNERGY 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 [...]
155: Have You Been the Victim of Alienation? Have You Alienated Someone?
THE DAMAGE OF ALIENATION: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we discuss what alienation is and how it is damaging to all relationships. Whether you have been a victim of being alienated or whether you have alienated someone from your life, learn about its impact. 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 [...]
154: When a Man of the Cloth Betrays Your Trust – feat. Sandy Kirkham
AUTHOR, SANDY KIRKHAM: in this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview author, Sandy Kirkham about her experience being molested by a trusted leader in her church. She talks about the destruction caused by sexual abuse at the hands of church officials. To learn more about Sandy or to get a copy of her book, "Let Me Prey Upon You", visit: https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. [...]
153: Should Couples Put Sex on the Calendar?
SCHEDULE SEX? Couples Synergy is a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we tackle the question of whether couples should schedule having sex and put it on the calendar. Many professionals disagree and now we weigh in on the topic. 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 [...]
152: How Tantra Practice Creates Sexual Healing – feat. CoFounders of TantraNova, Elsbeth & Freddie
How Tantra Practice Creates Sexual Healing - DR ELSBETH & FREDDIE OF TANTRANOVA - a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we interview Dr. Elsbeth and Freddie about what the practice of tantra is and how it can create healing in a relationship. If you would like more information about Tantra Nova, click the link: https://www.tantranova.com/ If you would like to access the free gift for Couples Synergy listeners: https://tinyurl.com/ycy7yxuh Please subscribe [...]
151: Why Having Opposite Gender Friends Could Ruin Your Marriage
WARNING CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we discuss why having friends of the opposite gender could cause problems in your marriage. You may agree or you may not, but we address this issue that many couples face which can also spark jealousy in a relationship especially if it hasn't been agreed upon by the couple. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If [...]
150: When Our Wounds Collided – Feat. Jennifer Lehr, Founder of WeConcile
JENNIFER & MIKE'S STORY: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we interview Jennifer & Mike about how they helped each other heal their past wounds through their marriage. To learn more about Jennifer's product for couples called WeConcile, visit her at: https://weconcile.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 [...]
149: Ways to Create a Spark in Your Marriage – Feat. Founder of The Adventure Challenge,
BRYANT ELLIS FOUNDER OF THE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE: Couples Synergy, a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we interview Bryant Ellis, Founder of The Adventure Challenge about his date night book for couples. For 10% off products, use the code COUPLESSYNERGY, or click on the link: https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/discount/COUPLESSYNERGY 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, [...]
148: How 2 Actors Put a Little Comedy Into Their Marriage – Greg & Kristi
GREG & KRISTIE'S STORY: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we interview actor, comedian & podcast host, Greg Ott and his wife & actor, Kristi, about how a little humor goes a long way in their marriage. You can hear Greg's show called, The Latest by Greg Ott here: https://www.latestpod.com/ Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, topic suggestions or would like [...]
147: How to Turn Around Your Marriage in One Weekend
How to Turn Around Your Marriage in One Weekend - GIVE IT ONE WEEKEND - a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we discuss why it is important for couples to invest time and energy into their relationship even if it is over one weekend. Learn how. Check out the Weekend Intensive here Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, topic suggestions or [...]
146: MONEY! What Every Couple Should Know About Finances – Feat. Financial Advisors Tim & Faith
MARRIAGE & MONEY: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. In this episode we interview two financial advisors about what couples should know about their money. Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, 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!
145: Our Past Wounds Almost Ended Our Marriage – Javier & Christina
JAVIER & CHRISTINA'S STORY: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. Coauthors of the book, Boundless Love, Javier & Christina talk about how they navigated anxiety, depression and deep seated anger from their past wounds that almost cost their marriage. For more info about Javier & Christina and their book: https://boundlesslove.us/book/ Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, topic suggestions or would like to be considered [...]
144: Ten Reasons Why Porn Isn’t Real and Why It Can Destroy Your Relationship
PORN IS NOT REAL: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples about how pornography isn't real and how it can ruin your relationship. To view the podcast, visit our YouTube page at: Couples Synergy YouTube channel Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, 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 [...]
143: Redefining Divorce Without Stigma – Feat. TEDx Speaker, Christian Family
DIVORCE WITHOUT STIGMA: a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples as they interview TEDx speaker, Christian Family, about how she helps people remove the negative stigma from divorce. As an attorney and someone who experienced divorce herself, she realized that if a marriage ends, the transition is not easy and not just a legal one. For more information about Christian Family visit: christianfamilyspeaks.com Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you [...]
142: Why Growing Together is Important for Couples
Why Growing Together is Important for Couples - GROW TOGETHER OR GROW APART - a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples about how emotional growth is necessary for all of us and even more important for couples to grow together. Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples [...]
141: Our Daughter’s Tragedy Strengthened Our Marriage in the End – Tiffany & Brandon
Our Daughter's Tragedy Strengthened Our Marriage in the End - TIFFANY & BRANDON'S STORY - a podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples. Learn about Brazyl, Tiffany & Brandon's daughter & the accident that changed all their lives. To find out more about their organization helping families during post traumatic times, click on their link: https://dreamsafe.org/ Please subscribe to Couples Synergy and leave us a review. If you have questions about relationships, topic suggestions or would [...]