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Episode 98: Get Your Marriage Out of the Fight Club
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how anger can inhibit your problem solving skills that keep you and your spouse fighting. Also, be sure to find out who won the Toad to Prince contest, Click here.
Episode 97: Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping
John Sileo offers several easy-to-follow safety tips for holiday shopping and identifies red flags to look for if something has gone awry.
Episode 96: Break the Vicious Cycle of Control in Marriage
Dr. Noelle Nelson talks about controlling spouses, why they control and what couples can do about it.
Episode 95: Dealing with Football Season
Brett Williams, Clinical Director of HelpTalking.com readdresses the issue of how football season disrupts relationships and what couples can do about it. He also responds to the many reactions of his written article.
Episode 94: What Couples Can Learn from David Letterman's Infidelity
Brett Williams, Clinical Director of HelpTalking.com, offers a few bits of advice to David Letterman, plus he explores why married people stray with fellow co-workers.
Episode 93: A Spouse is a Terrible Thing to Waste
You may love your spouse, but are you forgetting to show appreciation and interest in them? Dr. Noelle Nelson helps guide listeners through the issue of "wasting" your spouse.
Episode 92: Pulling the Plug on Infidelity
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses what drives us toward infidelity--even when there's seemingly nothing wrong with the marriage--and what we can do to prevent it from happening.
Episode 91: Gender Perceptions of Genitalia
Men and women often carry different perceptions and comfort levels with their genitals. Dr. Trina Read explains why this is and what can be done about it.
Episode 90: Protect Yourself on Social Networks
Identity theft expert, John Sileo, discusses the privacy policies of Facebook and Twitter, plus offers tips on what we should all do when connecting with others online.
Episode 89: Exploring Sexual Fantasies
Dr. Trina Read breaks the taboos about sexual fantasies, explains how you can introduce fantasy into your sex life and offers tips to make your exploration a fun, exciting and healthy success.
Episode 88: Protect Your Marriage from a Stealth Attack
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what a stealth attack is, where they happen and what you can do to stop an attack on your marriage. This is a warning to all who have a good spouse that's desirable to others!
Episode 87: The Dangers of Kids/Teens Sexting
Dr. Erik Fisher discusses the seriousness of kids and teens sexting and some of the dangers that it can pose even for the parents.
Episode 86: Fighting Childhood Obesity
Fitness expert and ex-pro football player Dave Hubbard tells his extrodinaire story, which includes a life-changing sky diving accident ultimately resulting in his 10-minute training program. He then goes on to offer tips on fighting childhood obesity.
Episode 85: How to Get Your Husband to Take Responsibility
Dr. Karen Sherman explains why men sometimes have a difficult time accepting responsibility and how husbands and wives can take on any issue--responsibly.
Episode 84: How to Get Your Spouse to See a Therapist
Dr. Karen Sherman breaks down the barriers that prevent some couples from getting professional help and offers tips to squash some common excuses.
Episode 83: Make Your Marriage Sustainable
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice on how to keep your marriage sustainable and green by being spontaneous, flirting and much more.
Episode 82: Sex After 50
Dr. Trina Read discusses sex for couples over the age of 50. Dr. Read explains how sex has to change because our bodies change and what we can do--hopefully to acheive "ferocious" sex.
Episode 81: Break the Marriage Slump
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how and why marriages sometimes fall into a funk and how the marriage slump can be prevented-if you're already there, Dr. Nelson will tell you how to dig yourself out.
Episode 80: Date Nights--No Excuses
Brett Williams, executive director of OC Marriage offers advice on what a good date night is, why they're important and squashes your excuses for not going on regular date nights.
Episode 79: The Secrets of Happy Families (Part 2)
Dr. Scott Haltzman talks about his new book, "The Secrets of Happy Families" including his thoughts on the main reasons families struggle and succeed.
Episode 78: The Secrets of Happy Families (Part 1)
Dr. Scott Haltzman makes his first appearance on the Hitched Podcast to discuss his newest book, "The Secrets of Happy Families." In part 1, Dr. Haltzman discusses the process of putting his book together, the changing definition of happy families and more.
Episode 77: Happy Marriages--Waiting for the Shoe to Drop
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses why little problems can lead to major arguments and how couples need to learn to accept and deal with a happy marriage.
Episode 76: Tools to Approach and Resolve Conflicts
Dr. Jackie Black discusses the process of conflicts and various tools and tactics couples can use to better connect and resolve their issues.
Episode 75: A Marriage Saving Breakthrough--Quit the Blame
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how blaming your spouse or yourself when problems arise will not lead to resolution. Instead, Dr. Nelson highlights several tips on what to do.
Episode74: Making a Good Marriage Even Better
Dr. Jackie Black discusses, among other things, why so many successful people have dismal marriages and ways to improve your marriage.
Episode 73: Spring Clean Your Marriage - Prevent a Relationship Meltdown
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how marriage can become stale and how couples can rekindle their marriage.
Episode 72: How to Keep from Driving Your Spouse Crazy
Dr. Noelle Nelson explores why we drive our spouse crazy and what we can do to prevent it.
Episode 71: Adventurous Places to Have Sex
Why is it that we have adventurous sex when single, but not married? Dr. Trina Read talks about the most adventurous place she's had sex, what adventurous sex can do for a marriage and more.
Episode 70: Increasing Emotional Attachments in Your Marriage
In part three of three, Dr. Karen Sherman explains the importance of emotional attachments in marriage and how really simple and small gestures can go a long way.
Episode 69: Male Contraception & Other Birth Control
Dr. Trina Read discusses male contraception, including the new injection available for men, as well as the long term effects of 'the pill' for women.
Episode 68: Connecting With Your Spouse Through Empathy
In the second of a three-part series, Dr. Karen Sherman helps couples connect through empathy, and explains how your childhood experiences can effect your emotional understanding as an adult.
Episode 67: Marriages Silent Killer - Boredom
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why boredom has become a regular part of marriage, when it first starts to arrive and what you can do to stop it.
Episode 66: Building Emotional Connections with Your Spouse
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how couples can build emotional connections in their marriage, often through their differences.
Episode 65: How Twitter Can Ruin or Enrich Your Marriage
Dr. Noelle Nelson explores how Twitter can effect your marriage, good and bad.
Episode 64: Reader Questions About Sex
Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read answers reader questions about sex.
Episode 63: Recession-proof Your Marriage
New guest, Dr. Noelle Nelson shares tips on how to prevent the current recession from ruining your marriage.
Episode 62: Is It Bad to Go to Bed Angry?
Find out if it's really bad for your relationship to go to bed angry. Dr. Karen Sherman explains this issue and offers some tips. Plus our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
Dr. Sherman's "The 7 Tools to Manage Conflict Communication in Your Relationship"
Episode 61: Being an Individual Within Marriage
If you and your spouse have very few common interests, is that a bad thing for your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman sets the record straight with some advice on staying connected while maintaining your individuality.
Episode 60: Attachment Issues
Attachment displayed as a child can be a great indicator of commitment issues as an adult. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why and how, plus what couples can do about commitment issues.
Episode 59: Too Tired for Sex?
Is "I'm too tired" the new "I have a headache" excuse for not having sex? Dr. Trina Read gives us an answer and explains the reasoning behind these excuses, plus offers solutions.
Episode 58: 5 Ways to Create Romance for Valentine's Day
Dr. Trina Read offers tips on how couples can use Valentine's Day to bring romance back into their relationship, even if couples think it's a Hallmark holiday.
Episode 57: Enhance Your Marriage Through Rituals
Dr. Karen Sherman explains the reasons rituals are so important and offers some new rituals that weren't mentioned in her aritcle.
Episode 56: Husband Has Cheating Friends
A husband hangs out with cheating friends and it makes his wife nervous. Dr. Karen Sherman answers these concerns and offers tips on how this couple can get through this issue.
Episode 55: Sex and the Holiday Season
Dr. Trina Read offers a little guidance to listeners on how husbands and wives can give their spouse the gift of sex and intimacy this holiday season.
Episode 54: Putting Sex Back Into Your Marriage
Dr. Karen Sherman answers a reader's call for help in getting sex back into her marriage. Karen also addresses how the husband can handle this issue.
Episode 53: How Stress Affects Sex
With the current economy, just about everyone is feeling a little more stressed. Dr. Trina Read explains how stress affects the sex lives of couples and what they can do about it.
Episode 52: Online Porn Addiction
Dr. Trina Read addresses online porn addiction, the problems it can cause a marriage and what couples can do about it.
Episode 51: How to Negotiate Different Sex Drives
You're two different people and you most likely have two different sex drives. Dr. Trina Read answers a reader question about how to negotiate having different sex drives and ways to get on the same page.
Episode 50: Getting the Affection Back
The honeymoon phase will end eventually. Dr. Karen Sherman helps a reader who's husband no longer shows affection toward her.
Episode 49: Sex, What to Expect With Age
Couples have sex well into their 60s and beyond. Sex expert Dr. Trina Read explains what couples can expect and how they can keep a healthy sex life.
Episode 48: Talking Politics
Politics is one of those extremely passionate subjects that people love to argue about. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how to talk politics with your spouse.
Episode 47: Spouse Forgets Anniversary
One readers wants to know if her husband forgetting their 20th anniversary is a sign of uncaring, or even worse, infidelity. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Episode 46: Mindfullness and the Art of Choice (author interview)
Dr. Karen Sherman talks about her new book "Mindfulness and the Art of Choice: Transform Your Life".
Episode 45: Why Women Like Bad Boys
Sex expert Dr. Trina Read explains why women like bad boys and how this relates to non-bad boy married men.
Episode 44: Cleaning Differences
Does your husband promise to clean the house and then he either never does it or he does a poor job and you have to do it yourself? Dr. Karen Sherman can help clean up the situation.
Episode 43: My Spouse Has Wandering Eyes
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice to a husband who's wife stares at other men while they're out together, even though she knows it makes him feel uncomfortable.
Episode 42: Self-Respect Within Marriage
What can you do if you don't think you're getting the respect you deserve in your marriage? What do you do if you're trying to give your spouse respect, but your spouse doesn't acknowledge your efforts? Dr. Karen Sherman has answers.
Episode 41: Another Excuse for No Sex
A new study revealed that the more housework a husband did, the more sex he received from his wife. Does this mean women who do housework now have a good excuse for not wanting to have sex?
Episode 40: Help My Husband's a Pothead
Is pot effecting your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman helps listeners navigate the smokey issue and address addiction.
Episode 39: Does Viagra for Women Exist?
Is there such a thing as Viagra for women? Dr. Trina Read sheds light on the subject, as well as offer alternatives.
Episode 38: Rumors About Your Spouse
Dr. Karen Sherman answers a reader question about dealing with rumors about her husband and another women.
Episode 37: Is Flirting Okay When Married?
Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read explains flirting, the benefits, the pitfalls and offers some guidelines to follow.
Episode 36: Spouse Vacation's Alone
Is it normal for your spouse to vacation by themselves? Find out the importance of vacations and also hear how our reader responded to the original article.
Episode 35: The G-Spot
Can all women have a G-spot orgasm, how to find it, and what are the best positions?
Episode 34: My Wife is Trying to Change Me
Address the issue up front and remember that you can't change anyone except the way that you react.
Episode 33: Is Your Wife Faking It?
Dr. Trina Read responds to a reader question from a husband who thinks his wife is faking having an orgasm.
Episode 32: Do Sex Toys Negatively Affect Sex Life?
Sex expert Dr. Trina Read exposes the truth about bringing sex toys into your relationship and if there's any reason to worry about using sex toys.
Episode 31: Spouse Gained Weight
Dr. Karen Sherman answers questions about how to approach a spouse who has gained weight.
Episode 30: Interview with "Here Come the Newlyweds" Host Pat Bullard
The host of the new reality show "Here Come the Newlyweds" Pat Bullard talks about his new show and also discusses his time as host of "Love Connection" and being a writer for "Roseanne."
Episode 29: Work Spouse
Today's modern marriages have new and unique challenges and issues, like dealing with a work spouse. Listen to Dr. Karen Sherman explain the warnings and benefits of having a work spouse.
Episode 28: Part 2 of 2 - Getting in the Mood
Too tired to have sex? Do you have kids, work opposite schedules or have other reasons why your sex life isn't what it should be? In a two-part podcast, Dr. Trina Read explains how to turn things around.
Episode 27: Part 1 of 2 - Getting in the Mood
Too tired to have sex? Do you have kids, work opposite schedules or have other reasons why your sex life isn't what it should be? In a two-part podcast, Dr. Trina Read explains how to turn things around.
Episode 26: Valentine's Special
How to initiate fun and play in your sex life this Valentine's Day.
Episode 25: Who Cares About Valentine's Day?
How do you handle a holiday that you believe is nothing more than a way for card companies to sell more cardboard?
Episode 24: Sunday Dinner
A husband's family holds a big family dinner every Sunday. The wife doesn't want to go. What to do?
Episode 23: E-mail Infidelity
Having an emotional affair through e-mail is a problem that's new and unique to today's married couples. Listen to Dr. Karen Sherman's advice for one of our readers.
Episode 22: Dealing With In-Law Criticism
Dealing with in-law criticism isn't easy. Thankfully, Dr. Karen Sherman has answers.
Episode 21: Secrets of Happily Married Women
Dr. Scott Haltzman discusses the release of his new book, "The Secrets of Happily Married Women: How to Get More Out of Your Relationship by Doing Less."
Episode 20: Getting Your Spouse To Do Maintenance
Dr. Karen Sherman answers a reader question about getting her husband to do the maintenance on the house that he promised. A friend says she should hire someone and leave the bill on the table for him to see. Find out what Dr. Sherman advises.
Episode 19: The Best Orgasm for Women
There are three different types of orgasms a woman can have. Is one of them the best kind to have? Dr. Trina Read explains.
Episode 18: Sex Toys
What couples need to know about buying and implementing sex toys into their relationship.
Episode 17: House-Hopping During the Holidays
Do you have to split time between your in-laws houses on Thanksgiving? Dr. Karen Sherman will help you navigate through this holiday season.
Episode 16: The Man's Right to Sex
What's a guy to do when he wants sex? How should he approach his significant other? Dr. Trina Read has these answers and more.
Episode 15: The Right Age for Trick-or-Treating
At what age should you let your kids go trick-or-treating without adult supervision? How do you discuss this issue with your spouse? Dr. Karen Sherman has the answers.
Episode 14: Single vs. Married Woman Sex
What happens to our sex life and mentality after we get married? Dr. Trina Read explains.
Episode 13: How Much Sex is Normal?
Dr. Trina Read joins the podcast for the first time to enlighten couples on how much sex is normal in long-term relationships.
Episode 12: Dinner Dilemma
If you're having a hard time deciding on what's for dinner, the food or restaurant may not be the issue.
Episode 11: Disciplining Kids
Are you and your spouse on the same page when it comes to disciplining your kids? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Episode 10: Baby Boy
Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the situation of one parent treating their young adult as a young child.
Episode 9: Want Children?
Dr. Karen Sherman explores the issue of kids. Specifically, when one spouse wants a child and the other doesn't and how to approach the subject. Dr. Sherman also touches on how to approach parents with the news of not having kids.
Episode 8: Selecting A Guardian
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for couples when discussing who should be the guardian of their children should anything unfortunate happen. It's a touchy topic, but Dr. Sherman offers some great advice.
Episode 7: Fighting Over the TV
Dr. Karen Sherman discusses why couples fight over TV, the remote control and even paying for cable. Dr. Sherman offers tips to prevent future arguments and reasoning as to why these issues may be more than what they appear.
Episode 6: I Need Space
Dr. Karen Sherman talks about the need for space. To understand space, however, Dr. Sherman explains gender differences between men and women and how each needs to be treated differently in regards to space.
Episode 5: Bad Eating Habits of Your Kids
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for parents who want to get their kids to eat healthier. Dr. Sherman also offers advice on getting kids to exercise.
Episode 4: Saying One Thing, Doing Another
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for couples where one partner says one thing, then does another.
Episode 3: Vacation Preparation
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on expectation differences leading up to a vacation. Couples argue about things from where to go to how much money is being spent. Dr. Sherman addresses all the issues.
Episode 2: Security
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on couples dealing with security issues. In particular, when one partner continually ignores requests to lock doors and/or keep window closed.
Episode 1: Spring Cleaning
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on spring cleaning and how husbands and wives deal with differences in their cleaning habits. Also included is advice on how to get rid of items when one is a pack rat and the other wants to eliminate junk. Enjoy!
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