Zach just got out of therapy and is having all the feels. Laura’s thinking about starting her own therapy as well. They discuss the complexities of having a close friendship as well as a business relationship which leads to the unique issues addressed by couples that work together. The importance of boundaries and roles is advice any couple will find helpful. 

Zach and Laura discuss Halloween and the MANY parties that accompany. Zach thinks Laura would be a VSCO girl. Zach relays an eavesdropped conversation of first encounters. They move on to discuss Zach’s recent therapeutic training. 

Zach has limited his beverage choices. Laura is getting settled in her new town. After some interviews they reconnect and discuss the what it is to have a purpose as a couple. 

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.