Zach and Laura discuss the pendulum swings we take in relationships. 

Laura is dealing with a full load and tiny balls. Zach forgot how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. They go on to address two listener questions and provide a TON of practical tips for improving your relationship. 

Laura is flying solo today and interviews Hyrum Osmond, Disney animator. They discuss the path to his dream job and the impact on his relationship. 

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Laura is not liking her soup. Zach is not liking Laura’s house or the person who administered his COVID test. But, rest assured, he’s negative. 

They discuss a listener question regarding the in-laws. 

Laura is headed on what sounds like a pretty sweet vacation. Zach circles back on the conflict he was in with his wife last week. Laura’s husband is getting some internet traffic. They go on to answer a listener question from Brazil about managing anger in your relationship. 

Both Zach and Laura talk about the importance of walks for each of them personally and in their therapy. They go on to discuss some ways of disrupting the established patterns of conflict in your relationship. 

Zach and Laura welcome Ed Rush, an author, speaker, and advisor, to discuss how his experiences as a decorated Marine fighter pilot translate to his relationship with his wife. 

Laura finds the wrong Zach on Instagram. Zach expresses an opinion on a Netflix movie and gets some push-back from the social square. They go on to discuss how couples can not just get through the pandemic but really grow their relationship buy bridging back 3 practices from early in their courtship. 

Laura is a superhuman with self-healing powers. Zach is reminded of the importance of kindness. They go on to discuss a listener’s question regarding what to do with hurt feelings when feel your partner has not been kind.

The kids are headed back to school. Zach is excited to get back in therapy. This leads to a discussion about the frequency of therapy and how often is helpful. Laura gives an update on her biking injury. They go on to discuss a listener’s question about what to do after conflict. 

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