Zach is flying solo this week. He interviews author A.J. Jacobs, about his recent book The Puzzler https://ajjacobs.com/books/the-puzzler/

Zach was confused by the lack of football. Laura likes the time change and had a bonkers half-marathon. They discuss hernias for a little too long but eventually transition to a great conversation about spiritual intimacy. They batt around sound ideas for developing this intimacy in your relationship in ways that aren’t necessarily tied to a specific religious…

Zach and Laura talk about their old girlfriends and old dogs.  Zach brings a few acrostics that have been helpful in both his parenting and work with clients.  Sponsor: Visit Rocket Money at https://rocketmoney.com/marriagetherapy to find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions 

After a last-minute meditation session, Zach and Laura interview parenting educator/coach Beth Goss. Sponsors:Visit https://Manscaped.com and get 20% off + Free Shipping with code MTR20Visit https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply for life insurance in 10 minutes.

Zach lost, but on a positive note, his shower wall is no longer adorned with dental floss. Laura also upped her oral hygiene game.  Zach ponders what we do when we don’t have all the information. It leads to a great discussion about empathy and understanding in your relationship. 

Laura gives us some info on water conservation. Zach is anticipating the final week of fantasy football. They provide some significant free air time to a cookie company.  Zach brings a sex and intimacy exercise he learned at a conference by Tina Shermer Sellers tinaschermersellers.com. 

Zach returns from Disneyland. Laura is continuing her training.  Laura brings the discussion of what to do with the need for connection when you are at the end of your rope.  Sponsors: Go to https://greenchef.com/mtr135 and use code mtr135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free! Visit https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply…

Zach and Laura bring us in on a conflict they have right before recording this episode.  They go on to discuss a concept Zach is playing with regarding exploring the flip side of both the good and bad in the relationship and how it can lead to greater intimacy and connection.  Sponsor: Visit https://Manscaped.com and get 20%…

Zach and Laura start off the episode with a free concert. Laura wants Jack Johnson to come to her son’s class to watch him perform in a bacon costume. They get a lot of feedback on whose oral hygiene habits are grossest.  Laura brings an exercise to work through with Zach that requires presenting and listening…

Zach has an interesting encounter with Kim Kardashian. Laura starts modeling for Gap. They discuss their oral hygiene which oddly leads them into a really great discussion of how to get what you want from your kids and your partner.  Sponsor: Visit https://www.dameproducts.com/ and enter code MTR for 15% off products for pleasure, intimacy, and connection.