Zach & Laura sit down for a conversation with Certified Gottman Therapist, Master Trainer, Consultant, Speaker, and Master Addiction Counselor. His research has surfaced new ways to understand the role of relationships in the recovery process.

Zach and Laura get to team up with Melanie and Seth of the Anatomy of Marriage Podcast.

Zach is back to coaching soccer, but this time for boys. Laura is planning some upcoming trips and is a bit nervous about her largest speaking gig coming up. They go on to discuss the importance of play with your partner. 

Zach and Laura have a great conversation with Beth Wylie. Beth is a long time friend who is also an expert on blended families. 

Zach and Laura quickly catch up on all that has been going on in their lives the last month or so. Laura details upcoming topics. They go on to discuss the importance of predictability in your relationship. 

Zach interviews Dr. Claudia Grauf-Grounds, author of We’ve Had This Fight Before. You may recognize that book title from Zach’s previous “review” of the book. He revisits this review and more in this informative episode that will be helpful for anyone who has ever had an argument with your partner. 

Laura is away in Europe so we get to hear a replay of a live radio interview with Zach this week. He was a guest on Let’s Talk Relationships. They interview him about his book The Relationship Alphabet. 

Laura is away in Europe for vacation so while she is away we will be playing a couple of solo shows. This first one is a rebroadcast of The Art of Charm podcast. They interview Laura on the The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. 

Zach shares why root canals are fantastic. Laura isn’t buying it, but strangely offers to clean Zach’s teeth.  A major transition in Laura’s life sparks a great conversation about ending therapy. 

Zach is wearing a hoodie in July. Laura is getting her investing on. They go on to share what they are currently reading and offer some book recommendations.