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Whether you're still in the exciting beginning stages of a new relationship or have been married for decades, everyone could use a little relationship advice once in a while. So, queue up one of these listens, grab a pair of headphones to share with your partner, and listen in.
Open your hearts and loosen your butts! On Couples Therapy, real life couple and real life comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman gab with their favorite actors and comics about their romantic pasts, presents and futures while answering YOUR questions. No topics are too taboo in this hilariously wise pod.
Every couple faces difficulties throughout their relationship—and the sooner you figure out how to deal with those problems together in a healthy way, the happier you'll be. In Where Should We Begin? The Arc of Love, renowned therapist Esther Perel speaks with people facing incredible obstacles to their romantic or familial happiness, from divorce to suicide and everything in between. This Audible Original podcast includes six moving stories that demonstrate the strength and the limits of love.
Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero are married. They are also comedians. They bring their experience in both spheres to bear in The Endless Honeymoon Podcast, which chronicles married life's funny, often explicit little moments—and moments that aren't so funny but can best be dealt with through laughter. Comedy guest stars include "Weird Al" Yankovic, Jon Daly, and Russell Peters.
Dear Sugars tackles all manner of relationship-related topics—from how to identify and deal with sexual incompatibility to what to do when your best friend's husband asks you to lie to how to cope with the death of a child—with radical empathy. The hosts, authors Cheryl Strayed, best known for her memoir Wild, and Steven Almond, draw on their own life experiences as well as insights from qualified guests. With 300 episodes currently available and new episodes featuring questions from listeners, the variety and understanding offered make this one of the best family-oriented podcasts around.
In one of the year’s most anticipated new podcasts, Michelle Obama brings listeners deeper into the world of her bestselling memoir, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Where the audiobook initiated a dialogue with listeners on some of life’s biggest challenges—from building lasting relationships and meaningful success to overcoming obstacles and navigating identity—the podcast will explore these themes and more with an esteemed selection of friends and luminaries. In intimate recordings from her star-studded book tour, the former First Lady draws on her trademark humor, warmth, and compassion to elicit moments of startling insight and vulnerability from guests including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, and Conan O’Brien. The result is a series of searching conversations that will leave you feeling smarter, inspired, and, yes, lighter.
Relationships 101 with John Evans is a wide-ranging podcast with something to say on just about every topic. Want to learn more about how polyamory works? Eager to know what reactions to really expect when you enter an interracial relationship? Or maybe you just want to hear some fun dating stories? Relationships 101 offers all of that and much more. Most episodes are an hour long, which makes it good for listeners who really like to dive deep into a topic.
Dating isn't just a young person's game. Each bite-sized episode of It's Never Too Late provides advice specifically for women over 50 who are looking to either reenter the dating world or improve their approach to dating. Host Suzanne Oshima is a dating coach who can guide you through the challenges of creating attractive online dating profiles, deciding when to broach big topics like exclusivity, and opening yourself to love again after the loss of a spouse.
Sometimes, when things get rough in a relationship, it helps to hear from others who have survived the same types of trials and come out stronger. A Fight Worth Fighting offers advice and encouragement for struggling couples from couples who've survived considerable struggles. Host Amanda Borrego interviews people who have faced serious challenges, from the shadow of critical parents to difficulties with spouses and children. But face them they did, with lots of prayers and faith, honoring the firm belief that their relationships were worth that extra effort.
Sex is such a complicated and sensitive topic. Gratefully, Dr. Emily Morse is here to address all of your intimate questions in an informative, nonjudgmental way. Sex with Emily mostly focuses on the sexual aspects of a relationship, such as how to talk with your partner about your sexual fantasies, distinguish sex addiction from infidelity, and weigh the pros and cons of a "friends with benefits" arrangement. There are also episodes about dating, flirting, breaking up, and making up. More than 1,000 episodes are currently available.
Having a healthy, positive relationship with yourself makes it much easier to have healthy, positive relationships with your partner, children, friends, and family members. Desiree Toppings hosts The Self Love Effect, which helps listeners to overcome doubts about their appearance, learn how to ask for help without feeling guilty, and accept that some days will be better than others on the long road to loving yourself. As you listen, you'll gradually come to embrace who you are and always show up without any apologies.
Mistakes in a marriage are inevitable. Keeping those mistakes forgivable and learning how to deal with the fallout is the key to a long-lasting marriage. Stephen Marche, host of the Audible Original podcast How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage Too Bad, acknowledges that marriage is hard. He offers advice on even the most "basic" aspects of getting and staying married, like how to choose the right spouse and how to manage money without starting a fight. If you're looking specifically for marriage podcasts, this one is a solid choice.
Building a strong relationship is key to surviving the dark days that life will inevitably throw at you and your partner. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jo Piazza, this podcast showcases numerous couples, both married and not, who have survived challenges from long-distance relationships, homophobia, and life-altering injuries. Currently in its eighth season, Committed will both inspire you and provide practical advice for weathering rough storms.
Dr. Joe Beam and Kimberly Beam Holmes host Relationship Radio, an all-purpose marriage podcast for those looking to understand the many factors that can influence a relationship—for better or for worse. Whether you want to know how to seek forgiveness after hurting your spouse, open the lines of communication, or recognize when divorce is the best solution, this podcast will walk you through the steps necessary to improve your relationship.
Once upon a time, terms like "relationship" and "marriage" referred exclusively to a romantic and sexual partnership between one cisgender man and one cisgender woman. While expectations are much less close-minded today, most relationship advice still focuses on traditional, heteronormative couples. Where can people in unconventional relationships—those in polyamorous or open marriages, for instance—turn when they need help with building trust or getting away from unhealthy partners? Multiamory is a podcast designed specifically for such an audience.
Divorce is a difficult, even traumatizing, event for many people. So, how can you pick up the pieces and seek love again without letting the specter of your previous marriage sabotage the new relationship? Dating After Divorce, hosted by life coach Sade Curry, is here to help. Unlike other dating podcasts, this one is specifically aimed at divorced women. It has episodes dedicated to topics like blending families, dealing with childhood trauma, and juggling professional and personal responsibilities.
Not only an acclaimed actor, Idris Elba has also been a devoted partner to Sabrina Elba (née Dhowre) for the past five years. Over six episodes, the Elbas talk with some incredible sets of partners—from married couples like Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, who waged a decade-long legal battle for marriage equality in their home state of Oklahoma, to business partners like Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry's—to find out what it takes to identify the right partner and stand by each other through anything.
Sex is an integral part of many romantic relationships, so it's important for you to be in tune with your needs, know how to establish and respect boundaries, and build tools for coping with inevitable changes in you or your partner's desires. Hosts Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller help listeners of Foreplay Radio break down the cultural barriers that exist around talking about sex. Being honest and open, even if it feels embarrassing at first, is the best way to guarantee a long, healthy, and deeply satisfying relationship.
