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. 

Laura brags about her golf game. Zach shares about his unnamed friend with good fashion and a boat. They go on to discuss a listener question regarding a fight about Hot Cheetos. 

Zach gets Laura up to speed on the World Cup. Laura is dropping some Lbs, but not for a good reason. They go on to address the involved partner of an affair.  

Laura had a nice stay-cation. Zach isn’t quite sure where is youngest daughter is. They go on to discuss is premarital therapy is worth it and what it’s really for. 

Zach shares a bit of his experience helping facilitate The Art and Science of Love workshop for The Gottman Institute. Laura gets Zach to commit to a future webinar. They go on to share the signs that you are flooded when in conflict and what to do about it. 

Zach and Laura don’t see eye to eye on dog park etiquette. They discuss an outdoor adventure for couples and awkward proposals. They then provide some really great practical advise for how to set aside time each day to connect with your partner. 

Zach and Laura reflect on the future (weird, I know). They go on to talk about he importance of validating feelings.