The Couple's Guide Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ryan Hill and Talia Bombola
The Couple’s Guide Podcast, created by Ryan Hill and Talia Bombola, is aimed at debunking myths + delivering truth about dating, relationships and everything in between.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss what to do when one partner in a relationship has a serious mental illness.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to navigate your relationship when you and your partner have different habits around consuming relationship advice and content.
Listen as Ryan and Talia explore the power relationships have to support healing, and how to access that power in your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia explore the three common scenarios for people to end couples therapy: meeting their treatment goals, lack of progress, ending the relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the concept of Core Beliefs, how they impact relationships, and how to communicate them to your partner.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to collaborate with your partner to identify, communicate, and maintain boundaries with one another’s family members.
Listen as Ryan and Talia introduce a new co-host to the podcast, as well as discuss tips and tricks for keeping some of your relationship New Year’s Resolutions.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to shift from hard criticism to soft sharing for successful communication in your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss best practices for your relationship when preparing to travel and while you’re traveling together.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss what to expect for your relationship when you welcome a newborn into your family.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the many pitfalls of using telepathy to communicate and understand the day to day needs in a relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how our self-worth effects who we attract and who we are attracted to.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss what’s really happening when we complain to our partner and how to shift from complaining to asking for our needs to be met.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the difference between asking your partner for relief or recognition, and how to intentionally communicate which one is best for you.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to shift from resistance to accountability in order to nurture change in your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to get the most out of couples therapy with goal setting
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to get the most out of couples therapy with goal setting
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to address lying in a relationship, in this second episode of a two part series.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to address lying in a relationship, in this first episode of a two part series.
Listen as Ryan and Talia celebrate their 100th episode and four years of co-hosting The Couples Guide Podcast together.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the listener question, “How to get the most out of couples therapy?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the listener question, “How to tell a defensive partner they are wrong or they’ve done something you don’t like without making them cry?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia dive into the fundamental relationship technique of active listening and how to practice it with your partner.
Listen as Ryan and Talia explore the emotional undertones of micromanagement and how to shift away from micromanaging your partner (and how to feel good about it!).
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to tackle the tricky topic of pornography when one partner say Yay and the other partner say Nay.
Listen as Ryan and Talia outline what to discuss with your partner before having kids.
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Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss key factors of trust in a relationship and how to repair trust with your partner after a rupture.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to approach change in the New Year and collaborate on the new “We'“ you’re hoping for in your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to debrief from the stress and excitement of the holiday season.
Listen as Ryan and Talia explain just what are core beliefs, including how they influence our sense of self and ourselves in relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to express appreciation, as well as how to ask for appreciation from your partner.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the listener question “What guidance do you have when a spouse is going through a mid-life crisis?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia respond to the listener comment, “In a bit of a rut, falling in love with a colleague.”
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the listener question “Why am I waiting for the other shoe to drop when I’m finally in a healthy relationship?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the challenging dynamic of people pleasing, and how to shift into a more confident and collaborative relationship.
Psychology Today’s article with “15 Questions to Help You Decide You’re Ready to Date Again.”
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the differences between “wants” and “needs” within the various stages of a relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to navigate the transition back to in-person dating while paying attention to the new dating climate emerging from the pandemic.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss tips and tricks on how to reintroduce touch, sex, and intimacy after a physical hiatus in a relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the risk factors and emotional experiences of infidelity within a relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the different types of emotional regulation for couples, including the difference between self-regulation and co-regulation.
Listen as Ryan and Talia continue with part 3 of their series all about the different stages of a relationship. In this third part, they talk about when to end a relationship and how to move on after a relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia continue with part 2 of their series all about the different stages of a relationship. In this second part, they talk about “How to Plan for the Future” and moving forward in your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia begin a new series all about the different stages of a relationship. In this first part, they answer the listener question “What are the steps to a relationship?” and walk step-by-step up the path of how to begin a new, healthy relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the listener question, "How to stop being jealous in a new relationship cause you were badly cheated on in the past one?"
Listen as Ryan and Talia outline different parts of forgiveness and key tips on how to practice forgiveness in your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to repair and reconnect with your partner after a fight.
Listen as Ryan and Talia do a deep dive into the anxious - avoidant relationship pattern that often feels like a roller coaster of high points and low points that we mistake for love.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the listener question, "What to do when my partner has a strong interest in me but doesn't want a relationship?"
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to set boundaries with your significant other, or someone you want to be exclusive with, when you see them like someone else’s picture on Instagram + how to navigate your character in your DM’s.
Listen as Ryan and Talia give some sage advice on setting intentions personally and relationally and how this can benefit long term growth in any relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia give some sage advice on how to make it through the holiday season during a pandemic - single and ready to jingle or in a relationship - this one is for you.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, "How do I know if this is the ‘right’ relationship?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, "Is it okay if my partner is flawed? How can I send him to therapy?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, "What should we do if I want to work on our issues and he just says it will happen naturally?” The answer is not ‘run’.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “What to do when you are starting a relationship with someone who is very different from you?” They go in depth on unpacking this question and potential meanings of the question from a listener.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “Are men really as blunt and simple as they sound when answering questions?” They go in depth on unpacking this question and potential meanings of the question from a listener.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “Are there things you should not talk about in a relationship?”
Listen as Ryan and Talia give some advice on what to do to not let your insecurities about past relationships get the best of you. We all have a past life before we meet our current partner. If you’ve ever had questions, these may be the answers you’ve been waiting for.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer the question, “If someone lied about their past out of shame, is that forgivable or a red flag?” This is one you won’t want to miss.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about negative sentiment override (NSO), why some couples experience it + how to combat it. NSO is a common occurrence in relationships in which your view of your partner is skewed to the point where positive or neutral experiences are perceived as negative.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about the three different attachment styles {anxious, avoidant and secure}, where they came from and how these present in relationships + dating.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about a few different roles you can take when supporting your partner, why sometimes you don’t feel support and how best to ask your partner for the support type you need.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about to bring joy into your relationship, increasing happiness between you and your partner as well as how you can maintain the positive perspective.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about the effect of stress on a relationship, how to manage it and how individual well-being can combat stressors in a relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about how give your partner feedback during sex about what you like, don’t like and would like more of. It’s normal and healthy to state your needs and desires; learn how to do it effectively + in a sexy way.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about how to initiate sex with your partner, what to say or not say + how to emotionally care for yourself if your attempt doesn’t go as planned.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about how to care for yourself after a break-up, thoughts and feelings you can expect to experience + what you can do to regain a sense of normal.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about codependency, what it looks like in relationships, some warning signs, and how to move away from codependency towards co-regulation.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about love in the time of quarantine. Dating in these unprecedented times? You’ll hear some great advice. If you are in a relationship, whether you live together or not, we have some tips on how to strengthen your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about the importance of the trait of willingness in a partner, some barriers to willingness and how to increase willingness in your partner + your relationship.
Listen as Ryan and Talia talk about what happens in therapy when a secret is revealed or when a partner is ready to disclose something they’ve been doing individual work on.
Listen as Ryan and Talia continue the discussion of informing + equipping you with the knowledge and research about how cohabitation affects children, the relationship and your child’s well-being into adulthood.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to pace your relationship, what defines “moving too quickly” in a relationship + why this might occur for you.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the pros and cons of cohabitation (aka living with your S/O without being married), current research and what you may run into.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss premarital counseling + therapy, each of their approaches and the benefits of seeking a therapist before you decide on forever with someone!
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss the 4 basic functions of behaviors and how they overlap with your love language(s).
Listen and Ryan and Talia discuss the concept of acceptance, how it relates to relationships + couples therapy and how acceptance of self is the foundation of most things in life.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to navigate a common issue among couples: your relationship looks more like a parent/child relationship than two adults in love. It can be endearing at first, until the resentment builds.
Listen as Ryan and Talia answer listener questions about sex, dating and relationships.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to utilize humor as a therapeutic intervention + how truly healing laughter can be.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss when therapist self-disclosure is a red flag, when it’s not + why our culture shies away from therapists talking about themselves in session.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to balance the masculine + feminine within the context of relationships, couples therapy and individually as therapists.
Listen and Ryan and Talia continue their discussion about online dating, dating apps + dating etiquette.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how online dating has changed the dating game, how to be a good match and why you shouldn’t have a fishing picture on your profile.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss when getting advice from a therapist is a red flag, when it’s not + why our culture shies away from therapists giving advice.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss what it’s like to go to couples therapy when you have kids in your relationship, how to maintain your relational intimacy and how to focus on your relationship within therapy (and on date nights!)
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to address the elephant in the room, the benefit of doing so, and why many people chose not to.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss Part Two of the mini-series “Not Everything’s a Red Flag” in couples therapy, when couples say "It’s my turn!” because the therapist spends time on one partner.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss what a “no secrets” policy in couples therapy is + why therapists choose to utilize it, or not.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss how to bring up the topic of sex to your therapist + common situations we hear in session.
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss Part One of the mini-series “Not Everything’s a Red Flag” in couples therapy, when couples say "But we fought in therapy!”
Listen as Ryan and Talia discuss what makes for good couples therapy + how to pick a couples therapist.