A large part of communication is without words and the science behind it is fascinating and useful. Listen to today's show to learn about the secret world of nonverbal communication and how to harness its power to improve all of your relationships.  In this episode with Dr. Stephen Furlich we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the general principles of nonverbal communication How gender greatly influences our ability to give and receive nonverbal cues Understanding nonverbal cues and determining how much influence we should give them Nonverbal cues that can hint at deception and lack of authenticity from a person The importance of touch during conflict resolution How odors influence ourselves and others What mimicry communicates nonverbally And much more! Sponsors Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a high performer always looking to advance in your career and dating life? Perhaps you're struggling to balance the two or to be as successful in your dating life as you are in other areas of life? Listen to today's show to learn where high achievers go wrong and how to do it better in love, life and relationships.   In this episode with Katarina we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the blindspots you may have when dating and in relationships Dealing with the toxic belief that ambition is a bad thing How to not abandon yourself and settle when dating The importance of getting clear on your core values and needs Markers of compatibility in a relationship Combating the illusion that there is always something better out there  Understanding if you're diving into work as an avoidance practice And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healing after sexual trauma can be a complex and continuous process. Tools to navigate healing will help someone learn to love others and themselves. Listen to today's show to better understand the healing process and learn to love and trust again.  In this episode with Edy Nathan we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What to do if you feel imprisoned by your sexual trauma Understanding the loss of the self that occurs from trauma Strategies to move through sexual trauma How to build trust and learn to love yourself and others again Healing the conversation between your mind and body Working through feelings of self loathing And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Osea is your one stop shop for everything related to great quality skincare. Get ahead of your holiday shopping! For a limited time, you can get 10% off with our code IDOHOLIDAY at OseaMalibu.com. Factor will make your life easy with their great line of ready meals, no more: grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning! Head to FactorMeals.com/ido50 and use code IDO50 to get 50% off. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criticism is something that will likely come up in relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. How we deal with criticism is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with criticism much more! In this episode with Dr. Higgins we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding what criticism is, where it comes from and it's underlying origins The one response to criticism to start using immediately How to move toward conflict resolution when dealing with criticism How to communicate with a critical partner, friend or relative Shifting out of criticism and into more productive conversations And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the abundance of self help information available these days. Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves and our relationships is something that's simple and easy to remember and implement. Look no further than today's episode for simple, actionable advice to help improve your relationships and your life today! In this episode with Dr. Cohen we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to cultivate positive relationships that will impact your life immediately The importance of smiling and moving on when confronted with conflict The value of not saying everything that you think How to keep things simple in order to have peace in your life Understanding when we should not let something go in a conflict The importance of expressing appreciation And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you frustrated and disappointed by your dating experiences? Perhaps you have a lot of anxiety around dating and meeting the right person? Listen to today's episode to learn how to date better with more peace of mind for better results and more happiness! In this episode with Anne Appel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Specific tips and tools to date with less anxiety and better results The importance of recognizing the difference between chemistry and compatibility How to not settle when dating and how to know if you've met 'the one' Important communication tips and questions to ask while dating Setting realistic goals and expectations for your dating life Recognizing opportunities for growth while dating Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships make our lives richer, however, sometimes they can cause a lot of pain and frustration. If you are in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic or toxic, chances are they leave you feeling emotionally drained and looking for answers. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with a toxic relationship whether it's with your romantic partner, a friend or a family member.  In this episode with Chelsey Cole we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The specific signs to determine if the relationship you're in is with a narcissistic individual How to communicate with a narcissistic individual in the most productive way possible Deciding whether or not you should work on a relationship with a narcissistic individual Important questions to ask yourself when dealing with a narcissistic partner How to navigate a relationship with a narcissistic parent How to know when to leave a narcissistic relationship And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to live a good life? The answer will be different for each individual, however, there are mixed signals that can lead us astray. Are you truly living the life you want to live or are you living the life your parents, society or friends want you to live? Listen to today's show to understand the factors that influence our life decisions and how to start living a more fulfilling and authentic life.  In this episode with Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understand the messaging that influences your life and how that may have lead you astray The important questions to ask yourself to deeply understand the life you want to live Coming to a deeper understanding of yourself so you can make better decisions How to co-create a fulfilling life if you are in a relationship The importance of starting with the experience you would like to have in your life and not the results And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're reading this then you likely would love to improve your relationship and sex life. Start by asking yourself, do I have an in-depth knowledge of what my partner physically desires? Do I know how they like to be touched? How do you like to be touched? Have I communicated with my partner about these things?  These are likely new questions to ask your partner and yourself. Listen to today's show to learn more about a detailed process to communicate more effectively both physically and verbally in your relationship.  In this episode with Dr. Susan Kaye we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The detailed process that will help you physically and verbally communicate better with your partner How to be in touch with your bodily sensations without expectations Creating a deeper understanding of both you and your partners turn ons and turn offs How to touch your partner with intention and attention How to communicate your desires with your partner in the healthiest way possible And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An abundance mindset is one that will help bring you more love, laughter and light. Don't you want to learn to cultivate this way of living!? Sometimes this kind of dialogue can seems gimmicky or full of someone trying to sell you something. Not this discussion! Listen to today's show for specific, actionable tools to cultivate an abundance mindset that will improve your relationship and your entire life! In this episode with Dr. Etel we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The mindset to cultivate the will help you begin to create abundance in your life Understanding how much our words and thoughts influence our life and how to curate them for positive outcomes Playing with the idea that time is elastic and how we can create an abundance mindset when it comes to our time How to deal with uncertainty and why it can lead us to make bad decisions Why you should put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror to help solve your problems And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When our nervous system is activated it's hard to make good decisions, show up how we want to be in relationships and generally keep ourselves together! Listen to today's show for a step-by-step process to regulate your nervous system and go from chaos to calm.  In this episode with Julie Potiker we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to find your soothing touch spot to begin calming yourself down Understanding and releasing the shame of losing yourself and acting out in the past How to deactivate yourself in a moment of conflict Using free association to rewire your thinking and bring more joy to your life Understanding the feelings below your emotions and how to do it Detailed visualizations that will help you deal with anxiety, anger and other difficult emotions And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love and relationships can often get mixed up in terms of the difference between the two and how we experience them. Understanding the deeper meaning of love and relationships for ourselves can help us navigate our lives and relate better. Listen to today's show for an interesting discussion around these topics and much more! In this episode with Sanya Bari we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The nature of relationships and why they require rules The important distinction between a 'secret sacrifice' and compromise  What to do if resentment is building because of sacrifices you're making in relationships What to do if you're a giver and you feel your partner is not Learning to receive in relationship and allowing yourself to come into love on it's own How to give from an honest and authentic place And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our emotions can affect us both consciously and unconsciously. Negative emotions can be stored in the body and even lead to illness and disease. Listen to today's episode for deep insights into how our emotions, conscious and unconscious mind and our heart all influence how we move through relationships and the world around us.  In this episode with Dr. Brad Nelson we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How emotional baggage can lead to illness and how to begin to heal this The importance of allowing negative emotions and how to move through them How to ask the subconscious mind questions for deep insights Understanding the role our heart plays in relationships and whether or not we have walls surrounding our heart Understanding that we don't have to be at the mercy of our emotions The importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have spiritual practices in your life and relationship? What does spirituality mean to you? Listen to today's show to better understand what it means to be on a spiritual path and learn how to walk that path to improve your life and relationship.  In this episode with Dimitri Moraitis we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What is a spiritual awakening and how do they occur? Four actionable steps to grow spirituality in your life Instead of looking for the perfect relationship, perfecting the one your in How relationships can be our spiritual teachers What to do if your partner is not into walking the spiritual path with you And much more! Sponsors Lume Deodorant helps you control your body odor anywhere! Get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code: "I Do" at lumedeodorant.com #lumepod Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Models for how to behave and what not to do in a relationship can be a valuable tool for growth. Listen to today's show to understand what strong couples don't do in order to create a healthy, happy relationship. In this episode with Amy Morin we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The danger in assigning meaning to your partner's behavior and making assumptions Why you shouldn't keep secrets from your partner and understanding that privacy is different from secrecy The importance of setting boundaries in your relationship and how to set healthy ones What to do if your partner uses emotions as weapons for manipulation How to compromise better in your relationship Cultivating mental strength and navigating relational challenges better And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much of how we show up in relationships is formed during our childhood. Understanding how our parents did, or did not, show us love can help us relate better as adults, be better partners and be better parents as well. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and insights to understand our childhoods and relate better as adults.  In this episode with Dr. Julia DiGangi we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How our childhood shapes how we relate as adults How we pick up on emotional energy as young children and how it impacts us later in life The forms of injury our parents can pass along to us How to parent from an emotionally centered perspective How to raise our kids so that they relate in the best way possible as adults And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have feelings of anxiousness around your partnership? Maybe you feel you need your partner to complete you and feel whole? You might be showing some signs of codependency, but that's Ok! Listen to today's show to learn more about codependency, creating relationship agreements and learning that it's not our jobs to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves.  In this episode with Veronica Lynn Clark we discuss relationship advice topics that include: What codependency looks like and how to move toward more security with yourself Why we become codependent Understanding our limiting beliefs around love and relationships How to get rid of the idea that we need to fix our partner or be fixed ourselves How to create relationship agreements so your relationship can flourish And much more! Sponsors Athena Club is your one stop shop to fulfilling all of your shaving needs. Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Lume Deodorant helps you control your body odor anywhere! Get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code: "I Do" at lumedeodorant.com Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anxiety may be baked into what it means to be human but it doesn't have to rule our lives. Listen to today's show to learn about why anxiety may feel like it's taking over our lives and the tools to become less anxious while cultivating a more fulfilling life and relationship. In this episode with Dr. Kirk Schneider we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the evolutionary origins of anxiety How to stay with uncomfortable feelings and the value that can have The importance of learning to slow down and specific tips to do so Cultivating our ability to choose rather than react Understanding that life is an adventure and creating a cosmic perspective to help improve your life And much more! Sponsors BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Start living a happier life today and get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships will have conflict. Successful relationships are not necessarily built by preventing conflict, but instead by navigating it in a healthy and productive way. Listen to today's show for valuable tools and tips for navigating relationship conflict better.  In this episode with Stephanie Wijkstrom we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Identifying similar conflict patterns and how to change these patterns What you can learn about conflict resolution from a hostage negotiator How to listen productively when resolving conflict The best way to respond to your partner to help resolve conflict effectively Specific communication tips for conflict resolution And much more! Sponsors Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company that designs all-natural sexual intimacy products for women, people with vulvas, and the people who love them. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/ido. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The more tools we have to make our relationship healthier and happier, the better! Listen to today's show for some very actionable tips and advice to help you improve your relationship today.  In this episode with Multiamory Podcast (Dedeker Winston, Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren) we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding the stories we are telling ourselves to help improve our relationship Step by step guide to repairing your relationship after an argument or disagreement Understanding our triggers to help repair your relationship Why an apology may not be enough The importance of a periodic relationship check-in and how to do it How to reconnect if you're feeling bored or disconnected with your partner And much more! Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices