Best Jason A Polk Podcasts (2025)

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Pediatric Health from Infancy to Adolescence with Dr. W. Jason Cornett 34:55

8d ago34:55

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In this episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast, Watson Clinic board-certified pediatrician Dr. W. Jason Cornett discusses multiple aspects of child health - from infant feedings to back-to-school physicals and everything in between.By Watson Clinic

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67: Therapeutic Journeys: Brandon on RLT and Relationship Dynamics 34:13

26d ago34:13

34:13

Send us a text Jason Polk, a seasoned therapist specializing in couples therapy, hosts Brandon Schwartz, LCSW, from Colorado Relationship Recovery on the podcast. Brandon shares his journey of becoming a therapist, influenced by overcoming bullying, depression, and a transformative experience with his own therapist in middle school. He discusses hi…

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The Future of Healthcare In Our Community with CEO Jason Hirsbrunner 22:46

1M ago22:46

22:46

Watson Clinic Chief Executive Officer Jason Hirsbrunner discusses the affiliation between Watson Clinic and Orlando Health on a new hospital in south Lakeland, two additional Watson Clinic locations that are being constructed on the same site, and the emerging healthcare trends in our fast-growing community. For frequent updates on the new medical …

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66: Repair, what it means and why it's so hard 9:00

2M ago9:00

9:00

Send us a text In this episode of 'Solving Disconnection and Creating Connected Relationships for Couples and Parents,' therapist and coach Jason Polk delves into the importance of repair in relationships, why it's challenging, and how to effectively navigate it. Polk explains the concept of repair as restoring relationships after conflicts and dis…

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Skin Cancer Prevention, Detection & Treatment with Dr. William Roth 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

Watson Clinic board-certified Dermatology specialist Dr. William Roth shares practical tips to help you prevent skin cancer, explains the different types of the disease, and emphasizes why regular skin evaluations are essential for your health. Don't miss this important conversation that could help save your skin—and your life. For more information…

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65: Marriage Counseling Vs Divorce 7:36

3M ago7:36

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Send us a text In this episode of 'Solving Disconnection and Creating Connected Relationships for Couples and Parents,' Jason Polk, a therapist and coach with over 10 years of experience, discusses the financial and emotional costs of marriage counseling versus divorce. Jason highlights the expense and emotional toll of contested divorces, which ca…

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Advancements in Surgical Oncology with Dr. Dany Barrak 27:22

4M ago27:22

27:22

Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist Dr. Dany Barrak discusses two groundbreaking procedures he recently introduced to the community, the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery, and the role that genetic research plays in shaping the future of personalized cancer care. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ba…

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64: What is cheating? 7:34

4M ago7:34

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Send us a text Understanding Cheating: Definitions, Impacts, and Pathways to Healing In this episode of 'Solving Disconnection and Creating Connected Relationships for Couples and Parents,' therapist and coach Jason Polk explores the complex topic of cheating. He delves into the different forms of infidelity, including financial and emotional cheat…

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Eat Smarter with Massiel Gilpin, RD, CDCES 28:51

5M ago28:51

28:51

Registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist Massiel Gilpin, RD, CDCES discusses tips on eating smarter for healthier living, to lose weight, or to manage a chronic condition like diabetes. For more information on Watson Clinic's Dietary Counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy department, visit WatsonClinic.com/Nutriti…

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63: What Is the Purpose of Marriage? 7:10

5M ago7:10

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Send us a text Jason explores the purpose of marriage beyond initial infatuation and love chemicals. He explains that marriage is an essential emotional refuge and economic partnership, providing a place for vulnerability, acceptance, and the sharing of resources. Jason discusses typical relationship dynamics like the pursue-withdraw cycle and how …

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62: 10 Tips to Fix Your Relationship and Get Back on the Right Track 9:31

6M ago9:31

9:31

Send us a text In this episode, Jason shares ten actionable tips to help couples maintain harmony, reduce disharmony, and effectively repair their relationships. The tips are structured within a framework that includes understanding the phases of harmony, disharmony, and repair. Key points include connecting with your partner through daily gestures…

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Better Health in the New Year with Dr. Jeremy Katzmann 31:02

6M ago31:02

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Board-certified Family Medicine specialist Dr. Jeremy Katzmann discusses the factors that can improve your health in the new year, including diet, exercise, preventive screenings and emotional wellness. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Katzmann at our Watson Clinic Highlands location, call 863-680-7190 or visit WatsonCli…

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61: Relationship lessons from Dr. Laura Louis 37:53

7M ago37:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Laura Louis, a seasoned couples therapist, shares her insights and experiences from her 20-year career. She discusses the challenges and joys of working with couples, the importance of effective communication, and how vulnerability and emotional intimacy play crucial roles in relationships. Dr. Laura also discuss…

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Arts in Medicine with Tiffany Van Wieren 42:49

7M ago42:49

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The Watson Clinic Foundation's Arts in Medicine program coordinator Tiffany Van Wieren discusses the role the arts can play in the healing process, and the upcoming special programs and initiatives the program is set to introduce into the community. For more information on Arts in Medicine program at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center, visi…

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60: From Emotional to Sexual Intimacy: A Guide for Males (and Couples) 7:28

8M ago7:28

7:28

Send us a text Sex can be a powerful way to connect, but for many men, it's often the only way they're taught to access vulnerability and emotional closeness. This can create a rub, especially when partners need emotional intimacy to feel open to physical intimacy. In this blog, we break down the dynamics of intimacy using the metaphor of a wedding…

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Treating Common Incontinence Issues with Dr. Tarek Garas 43:52

9M ago43:52

43:52

Board-certified Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon Dr. Tarek Garas discusses the innovative nonsurgical and minimally invasive surgical treatment solutions for urinary incontinence, as well as other pelvic and gynecologic concerns including pelvic organ prolapse and fibroids. For more information and to schedule an appointment with D…

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59: How to Fall Back in Love With Your Partner 9:22

9M ago9:22

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Send us a text Do you two feel like roommates? Or cost-sharing-associates? Have you and your partner drifted into feeling more like roommates than lovers? Just co-parents? Or “cost-sharing-associates?” It’s easy for the initial spark to dim as time passes, but rekindling it is possible. This quick episode talks about how to reconnect and feel love …

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58: What are psychological boundaries and what do they mean for you? 7:35

10M ago7:35

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Send us a text This episode discusses functional, psychological boundaries and what is not. What are not functional boundaries? They are if we are behind walls or boundaryless. We will define that and what physiological boundary violations are. This will also encourage you to reflect on your boundaries as well. Here's the link to the chart I mentio…

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Heel Pain with Dr. Dominic DiPierro 32:09

11M ago32:09

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Watson Clinic board-certified Podiatric Surgeon Dr. Dominic DiPierro discusses the common causes of heel pain, and the variety of options used to remedy them. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. DiPierro, call 863-680-7214 or visit WatsonClinic.com/DiPierro.By Watson Clinic

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57: Let's talk about mess, do you think your partner is sloppy? 6:53

11M ago6:53

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Send us a text Mess is one of the content issues that come up in couples therapy. If this is an issue for you, you can check out what you can do on your side of the relationship and what you two can do as a team. Link to the Fair Play Card Deck. Click here to read the blog this episode was inspired by: Couples Counseling and Your Messy Partner.…

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56: 4 Things That Can Save Your Marriage 7:27

11M ago7:27

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Send us a text Is your marriage or relationship on the brink? Here are four things you can do to save your marriage. Essentially, there needs to be something different and not more of the same. These four things are usually the most common complaints partners have. Check it out! Click to learn more about our couples therapy agency in Denver, Colora…

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Setting the Standard in Urgent Care with Dr. Jarett Gregory 33:23

12M ago33:23

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Watson Clinic Urgent Care South specialist Dr. Jarett Gregory discusses the benefits of seeking treatment at an Urgent Care facility as opposed to a traditional emergency room, the many injuries and illnesses they can address, and the factors that set Watson Clinic apart in the Urgent Care field. For more information on Watson Clinic's walk-in care…

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Hand Injuries, Conditions & More with Dr. Rachel Lefebvre 25:21

1y ago25:21

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Watson Clinic board-certified Hand Surgeon Dr. Rachel Lefebvre discusses common conditions that can impact the hand, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, fractures and more. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lefebvre, call 863-680-7214 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Lefebvre.…

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Understanding Common Eye Conditions with Dr. Elizabeth George 26:19

1y ago26:19

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Watson Clinic Optometry specialist Dr. Elizabeth George discusses the importance of eye exams, and the common conditions they can detect, including glaucoma, cataracts and dry eye syndrome. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. George, call 863-680-7486 or visit WatsonClinic.com/George.…

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55: What is a Couples Intensive aka Marriage Retreat? 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

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Send us a text This episode might be of interest to those of you who may be on the brink of divorce or breakup, for those who don't have a lot of time, and for those who harbor a lot of resentment. In this episode, I share how I define couples' intensives and why they are popular in my practice. Click here for more information about couples intensi…

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Lose Weight the Healthy Way with Dr. Lilliam Chiques 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

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Board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine specialist and Director of Watson Clinic's Metabolic & Weight Center Dr. Lilliam Chiques discusses the services she offers to help patients achieve lasting weight loss through sensible, manageable and health-based means. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit WatsonClinic.co…

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54: What Does It Mean To Date Forever? Interview with Sammi & Nate Jaeger 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

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Send us a text It means being intentional about connection and collaboration. Sammi and Nate share their framework for staying connected and the eight domains they work on together. They share what they’ve learned from over 190 episodes of their Date Forever podcast and over 15 years of being together. Also, they are a lovely couple! Listen to the …

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53: Let's Talk About Sex, Substance Abuse, and Safety. Interview With Matt Salis 29:20

1+ y ago29:20

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Send us a text Matt Salis shares his knowledge of sexual health and how it interacts with addiction. We also talk about sexual desire discrepancies and what you can do about them. And what’s something that can get you more sex? The Untoxicated Podcast. Echos of Recovery & Shout SobrietyBy Jason Polk

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52: You Can Be Right, Or You Can Be Married 6:35

1+ y ago6:35

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Send us a text What are the problems with needing to be right? And what are the issues with holding on to "objective truth." This episode will help you know what to do to fix that. To help you embrace more subjective truth in your relationship. Because relationships are two subjective truths navigating life together. Visit my couples therapy practi…

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51: Having More Sex: Acceptance Vs Control 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

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Send us a text What’s an effective way to go about having more sex when there are desire discrepancies? I’ll also share what I mean by my acceptance vs control. I’ll address these questions in the context of a recent couples session I had. To learn more about my couples therapy practice, click here: https://coloradorelationshiprecovery.com…

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50: What is the first and second consciousness in your relationship? With Kayla Crane, LMFT 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

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Send us a text Kayla Crane and I are trained in the same school of thought. Kayla shares the critical idea of taking space in your relationship – literally and in your head to create peace. She also shares her experience with couples therapy, her meditation journey, and why she still meditates. In this episode, find out how meditation helps cultiva…

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49: A Quick Exercise for Cultivating Appreciation and Gratitude 5:25

2y ago5:25

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Send us a text Here are the questions for the exercise: What have I received from my partner? What have I given to my partner? What troubles and difficulties have I caused my partner? For more about Jason's therapy practice, visit here: https://coloradorelationshiprecovery.com/By Jason Polk

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48: What is a foundational relationship tool, that’s not really a tool? 12:09

2y ago12:09

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Send us a text I teach every couple one crucial thing, especially those who fight a lot. It's not quite a relationship tool, but you need to practice it for relationship tools to work. We have a Door A and a Door B and you want to go through Door B. Find out what exactly that is in this episode. More about Jason's couples therapy practice. Follow J…

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47: What is Playful Parenting & How You Can Have More Fun Being a Parent? With Meghan Englert 36:59

2y ago36:59

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Send us a text Meghan Englert is a therapist and a Playful Parenting Coach and she’ll share what playful parenting is. Her tagline is, "Bond more battle less!" You will learn how to incorporate play into your parenting and why getting on the same page as parents is so powerful. Meghan shares stories and her journey towards a more peaceful family. Y…

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46: 4 Things To Do When Your Relationship Is Falling Apart 8:24

2y ago8:24

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Send us a text If you’re in a period of disconnection, or there’s been a big fight recently, listen to this episode and do each of the four things. I’d be lying to you if I said my current relationship has never felt like it was falling apart. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience implementing these four things. Click here to learn more about …

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45: A Tool For Couples That Fight A Lot 10:11

2y ago10:11

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Send us a text The purpose of this tool is to create awareness of the Core Negative Image (CNI) you have of your partner. It also helps if your partner does this exercise as well. Here, you'll learn to stop when "CNI triggered" and how to behave in a way that helps your partner feel at ease. Here's the CNI Handout I went through.…

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44: How Does Self-Intimacy Help With Sexual Desire Discrepancies? With Nicole Colleen 27:07

2y ago27:07

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Send us a text This episode explores sex with sex and intimacy coach Nicole Colleen. We discuss self-intimacy and how that can help you with the desire discrepancy often found between parents. We also discuss how you may have stories associated with sex you tell yourself, and what is a good sex life? Find out in this episode. Nicole's Instagram Nic…

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43: What kills love? How can you repair that? with Cheri Timko 22:49

2y ago22:49

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Send us a text First question: What kills love? Second question: How can you repair that? Third question: Should we let our kids have every resource of ours? This episode is some highlights from a talk I had with Cheri Timko. Cheri is a Couples Relationship Coach who helps couples thrive in their marriages. She is the owner of Synergy Coaching. Che…

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42: Parenting Kids With Special Needs with Anouk Briere-Godbout 44:21

2y ago44:21

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Send us a text How do you manage kids with special needs and your relationship? Why is looking at your expectations of a parent an important thing to do? We will discuss these topics in today's episode with Anouk Briere-Godbout, as well as grieving and understanding why it's important to know where your partner may be. Anouk is a mentor and support…

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41: What is the Easiest and Best Thing You Can Do For Your Relationship? 10:27

2y ago10:27

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Send us a text If you're a parent and married or living together. You don’t have a lot of time. Here I’ll share the easy and best thing you can do for your relationship. I’ll share the basic frame I use with all the couples I work with. And we’ll start at the most fun – more harmony. Appreciation Reflections: · What are some of my partner’s unique …

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40: Finding Time For the Relationship, Is That Possible? 11:17

2y ago11:17

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Send us a text This is one of the biggest complaints for parents. Our time is devoted to kids, work, exercise, then maybe the relationship… Where do we find time for the relationship? But... You will feel better if you two move the relationship up in your priorities. You will be a better parent, live longer, and have improved memory. You are also m…

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39: Agreements, Resentment & Sex: A conversation with Kara Hoppe, author of Baby Bomb! 28:19

2y ago28:19

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Send us a text This is a replay of an episode I recorded with Kara Hoppe over a year ago. She's co-authored the book Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide For Parents with Stan Tatkin. We tackle some big topics here—agreements, Resentment, and Having more sex. Kara's website & link to her book.By Jason Polk

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38: Get Your Eyeballs Off Your Partner and Put Them On Yourself: Inner Child Work 15:09

2y ago15:09

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Send us a text What can we do when were triggered by our partner? There’s a quote by Pia Mellody, “Being a functional adult is taking care of our wounding, instead of letting it loose on others…” How do we do this? If we can, we will be better partners and parents. Jason A Polk is a couples therapist and relationship coach. He's worked with couples…

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37: How Can We Have More Sex (with our partner)? With Janelle Washburne 35:53

2y ago35:53

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Send us a text This is a very common issue for us parents. Usually, we’ve had way more sex before the arrival of our kids. How do we regain that passion and intimacy? Janelle helps us with practical and tactical information to help us have more sex in our relationship. She shares the analogy of a warm pot of water and concepts such as sexual brakes…

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36: My Wife and Kids Don't Make Me Angry... I Do? With Maryse Giroux 37:01

2y ago37:01

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Send us a text Coach Maryse shares how our thoughts control our emotions and thus our life. And, how we can become aware of our thoughts to create the life we want. We also learn how our brain works, and Maryse and I share personal struggles with raising kids. We also learn how her model can help us be better parents and partners with on-the-spot c…

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35: My Wife and I Need To Go Back To Couples Therapy 8:39

2y ago8:39

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Send us a text Questions: Does this mean we’re doing something wrong, or we’re flawed as humans? Jason also shares some of the recent disconnection he’s had with his wife. Learn more about Jason’s coaching practice at: RelationshipFixed.com & Jason's therapy practice here: Colorado Relationship Recovery…

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34: What To Do When Your Partner Gets Back From A Work Trip: Part 2 of Interview With Suzanne Smith 9:11

2y ago9:11

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Send us a text This is part 2 of the interview with Suzanne Smith of Align Counseling Center. We talk about what to do when your partner gets back from a work trip, as well as sharing power. What does sharing power mean, and what to do if you feel things are unequal in your relationship.By Jason A Polk

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33: Remembering The US: What Does That Look Like? Interview With Suzanne Smith 21:25

2y ago21:25

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Send us a text Suzanne is a friend and colleague. She the type of person that is a joy to talk with. She's been a couples therapist for over 15 years and she shares her knowledge and personal experience with us. For more information on Suzanne check out her website: https://www.aligncc.com/By Jason A Polk

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32: How Can Understanding Attachment Theory Help Your Relationship? 13:43

2+ y ago13:43

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Send us a text How can understanding attachment theory help your relationship? Attachment theory can provide a deeper understanding of why relationships have problems. I'll also share an easy way to find out you and your partner's attachment style. Here's the link to a free attachment quiz made by yours truly!…

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31: For Couples That Fight A Lot Pt. 1 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

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Send us a text Life is stressful enough. Our relationship should be a source of peace, not chronic stress. In this episode, I talk about how couples can spend less time fighting and one thing they can do with that time they save. Time Out link: https://terryreal.com/time-outs/ Want free couples coaching and up for being recorded? Shoot me an email:…

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