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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115: Learn These 4 Tenants to Navigating Change Together
NAVIGATE CHANGE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the 4 important tenants to handling change 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 Check out this episode!
114: A German Girl and a Jewish Boy Tell Their Love Story – Stefanie & Michael
STEFANIE & MICHAEL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a couple about how he met her in Germany, how they created a life together in America and despite their differences, grew together through different stages of 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 [...]
113: It Sounds So Simple But This Is Why Dinner Together Is So Important
TABLE FOR TWO: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean talk about why having dinner together is so vital for your relationship and how it actually improves your brain. 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!
112: Exciting Anniversary Episode with Dr. Ray and Jean
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY & HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the development of Couples Synergy over the past year and their work with couples 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 out this episode!
111: Choosing Not To Settle Down Works For Us – Joe & Rosalinda
JOE & ROSALINDA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Joe & Rosalinda about how moving around in life without settling down suits their lifestyle and 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!
109: We Couldn’t Run Away, So We Had To Make It Work Together – Isabel & Vanessa
ISABEL & VANESSA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Isabel & Vanessa about how their journey to Asia together forced them to create Synergy together in their relationship & business. 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!
108: Is Father’s Day Really Worth Celebrating? Find Out Why It Is
FATHERS DAY EPISODE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about the celebration of Father's Day and why the role is important in parenting and the guidance of generations to come. 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!
107: How We Survived Caregiver Fatigue Together – Len & Millie
LEN & MILLIE'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Len & Millie about how they made it through being caregivers to Millie's parents at the same time as caring for their daughter who struggled with leukemia. 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 [...]
106: Post Quarantine, Have You Felt Tired After Socializing? This Is Why You Feel That Way
RAPID STIMULI ADJUSTMENT FATIGUE: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the new phenomenon occurring when socializing after the quarantine due to COVID-19. 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!
105: Bullying Almost Killed Me – feat. Kristin Decker
I SURVIVED BULLYING: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kristin Decker about her experience with bullying growing up and how it led her to help others going through the same experiences. To contact Kristin: https://www.kdmotivates.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 Couplessynergy.com Check out this [...]
104: Bullying, Racism, Sexism & Relationships
HOW RELATIONSHIPS ARE AFFECTED BY BULLYING, RACISM & SEXISM: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the very topics challenging our world today and how it affects their relationship and those of others. 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!
103: Polyamory, Where Do We Draw The Lines? – Joel & Christina
JOEL & CHRISTINA'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a polyamorous couple about what polyamory is about and how they navigate obstacles 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!
102: Find Out If You Have a Transactional Relationship & What To Do About It
WHAT IS A TRANSACTIONAL RELATIONSHIP?: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk about what transactional relationships are and what to do about it if you are in one. 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!
101: 9-11 Pentagon Attack Survivor & Leadership in Relationships – feat. Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis, ret.
LEADERSHIP IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis about his experience in the Pentagon attack and where leadership fits in relationships. To contact Ryan Yantis: https://silverleaflc.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 Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
100: A Memorial Day Tribute From a Vietnam Vet – Rich Antti
RICH ANTTI'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Vietnam Veteran, Rich Antti, about his experience in Vietnam in memory of those who didn't come home. Rich discusses how Vietnam affected him and his relationships as well as his struggles with PTSD, and pays tribute to the brothers in arms he lost along the way. Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to [...]
99: The Truth About Hormones – feat. Dr. Gagnon & Adam Weldzius, N.P.
HORMONAL HEALTH IN MEN & WOMEN: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview a medical doctor, Dr. Gail Gagnon, & nurse practitioner, Adam Weldzius, NP, about what hormonal health really means and how it affects men and women and their relationships. To contact Dr. Gagnon: https://drgailgagnon.com/contact/ To contact Adam Weldzius: https://www.menshealthchicago.com/contactus 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 [...]
98: How Stress Affects Your Relationship and What To Do About It
ONGOING STRESS & YOUR RELATIONSHIP: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, discuss the impact that long-term stress has on a person and their relationship. Especially during quarantine, understand how to combat ongoing stress and become closer with 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 at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com [...]
97: I Survived COVID-19 and He Was My Rock Through It All – Candice & Al
CANDICE & AL'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, interview Candice about her experience with COVID-19 and how her husband helped her through her recovery. 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!
96: How to Heal After a Pregnancy Loss – feat. Kimberlee Klein
PREGNANCY LOSS RECOVERY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kimberlee Klein about how couples can heal after a pregnancy loss and the challenges they face. To contact Kimberlee: http://www.theunforgottenones.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 Couplessynergy.com Check out this episode!
95: Learning How to Date Up & Find the One – Stephanie & David
STEPHANIE & DAVID'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Stephanie & David about how their relationship developed and what they learned from past dysfunctional relationships and how they learned to date up. To learn more about Stephanie & David: https://www.beinglovedshouldnthurt.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 [...]
93: After 25 Years of Marriage He Told Me He Was Gay – Maureen
MAUREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Maureen about her marriage and what happened after her husband told her that he was gay. 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!
94: Can Learning to Dance Together Help Your Relationship?
DANCE LESSONS CAN IMPROVE YOUR BOND: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview two dance instructors about how dance can be another way to improve your relationship. Cam and Amy of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Schaumburg, IL, talk about dancing as partners and instructing couples together. If you mention Couples Synergy, you can receive a free introductory dance lesson: https://www.schaumburgarthurmurray.com/ Go to their Facebook page to participate in their dance challenge: https://www.facebook.com/amschaumburg Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us [...]
92: Finding Forgiveness For Those Who Have Hurt You (Part 2)
FORGIVENESS & RESENTMENTS IN RELATIONSHIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, talk more about the topic of forgiveness and resentments in relationships and how the process is important for overall healing. 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!
91: Finding Love On the Other Side of the World – Lawrence & Noreen
LAWRENCE & NOREEN'S STORY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Lawrence and Noreen about how they came from two very different worlds and cultures and how they came together in 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!
90: What You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Relationship While on Lockdown
LOCKDOWN RELATIONSHIP TIPS: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr Ray and Jean, talk about the challenges couples are under while in lockdown and what they can do about it right now to improve 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!