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Relationship Advice

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich

300 episodes

Relationship Advice helps listeners uncover the stuck spots in their relationships by taking expert advice from three licensed professional counselors and boiling it down into digestible tips and tools. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren help people to see that the first step to connecting with somebody else is by connecting with you. They focus their show on understanding and navigating the cycles that couples face, how to practice individuation, and staying in an emotionally regulated state. Just them each week as they come with a jam packed agenda to help you thrive in your relationships.

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  1. Navigating Friendship Conflict & Changing Friendship

    · 55 min

    Friendships change as people grow, and those shifts can bring up grief, confusion, frustration, or fear.In this episode, we unpack how growth, life transitions, shifting values, and changing capacity can create tension…

  2. Motivation To Change In Relationships

    · 52 min

    Most relationships start with “I love you, you’re perfect”… and quickly turn into wanting your partner to change. The real problem isn’t usually whether they want to change—it’s that change is rarely A→B; it’s a…

  3. Emotional Availability

    · 52 min

    Emotional availability isn’t about feeling emotions loudly or perfectly — it’s about presence, regulation, and the ability to hold space without shutting down or exploding. Our capacity shifts based on stress,…

  4. If I Have To Ask, It Doesn't Count

    · 54 min

    Why does it feel so disappointing to ask for what you want? In this episode, we unpack the hidden belief that “if I have to ask, it doesn’t count” — and how that mindset turns simple needs (compliments, celebration,…

  5. One Move To Deescalate Your Next Fight: QUICK ADVICE

    · 15 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. Get $100 off Spark My Relationship 14 hours of relationship…

  6. Why Everyone Thinks Their Partner Is a Narcissist

    · 54 min

    When someone says, “I think my partner is a narcissist,” they’re usually not chasing a diagnosis—they’re trying to make sense of a relationship that feels controlling, confusing, and painful. This episode slows it way…

  7. Behind Every Criticism There Is A Request: QUICK ADVICE

    · 14 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. Get $100 off Spark My Relationship 14 hours of relationship…

  8. Psychology of the State of the World

    · 51 min

    There’s been a wave of major U.S. events stirring up big emotions, and this episode stays out of political commentary to focus on how people psychologically respond—in themselves, in relationships, and online. In this…

  9. What Makes You Great At Your Job Makes You Suck At Relationships: QUICK ADVICE

    · 16 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. Get $100 off Spark My Relationship 14 hours of relationship…

  10. The Art of Negotiation with Kwame Christian

    · 1 h 07 min

    Negotiation isn’t a “business skill” — it’s an everyday relationship skill. Today we sit down TED Talk speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian. He is recognized as one of…

  11. Stop Your Next Fight Dead In It’s Tracks: QUICK ADVICE

    · 18 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. Get $100 off Spark My Relationship 14 hours of relationship…

  12. Why Your Partner's Body Image Matters More Than You Think - Interview with Samantha Jerome

    · 1 h 00 min

    Body image isn’t just “how you look”—it’s how you feel in your body, and that inner experience can quietly shape conflict, closeness, sex, and day-to-day connection in a relationship. Today, we sit down with Samantha…

  13. State Of The World: QUICK ADVICE

    · 14 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026 Join Cayla…

  14. The Fourth Pillar Of A Secure Relationship (Reach & Respond)

    · 49 min

    Reaching and responding is the core interaction that helps couples move out of stuck, negative cycles and back toward connection. A reach is an imperfect, vulnerable sharing from the heart, and a response is a soft,…

  15. Two Date Rule and Testing The Waters In Dating: QUICK ADVICE

    · 13 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026 Join Cayla…

  16. The Third Pillar Of A Secure Relationship (Knowing Your Cycle)

    · 51 min

    In this episode, we explore what a negative relationship cycle is and why couples get stuck repeating the same patterns during conflict. We explain how protective moves like criticism, shutdown, fixing, or withdrawal…

  17. Safety In Sameness: Quick Advice

    · 13 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026 Join Cayla…

  18. The Second Pillar Of A Secure Relationship (Individuation)

    · 56 min

    In this episode, Colter, Lauren, and Cayla unpack the second pillar of a secure relationship: individuation—the idea that what it’s like to be me is different than what it’s like to be you. They explore how…

  19. Marriage 2026: QUICK ADVICE

    · 12 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026 Join Cayla…

  20. The First Pillar of A Secure Relationship (Window of Tolerance)

    · 55 min

    Window of Tolerance helps explain why one partner often wants to keep talking while the other shuts down, speeds up, or feels totally overwhelmed. In this episode, Colter, Cayla, and Lauren unpack how nervous systems…

  21. How To Fix Disconnection in 2026: QUICK ADVICE

    · 15 min

    Couples Values Construction for 2026 Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026 Join Cayla…

  22. Starting Fresh: New Year Intentions for a Stronger Relationship

    · 56 min

    In this episode, Colter, Lauren, and Cayla explore why we latch onto birthdays and the New Year as chances to “start fresh,” and why traditional resolutions so often fall flat. They share personal stories about…

  23. Bridging the Gap: Healing Pursuer/Withdrawer Misunderstandings

    · 57 min

    In this episode, we break down the pursuer–withdrawer dynamic and why partners so often misunderstand each other during conflict. We explore how our nervous systems, personal histories, and internal stories shape the…

  24. Are You Enabling Or Helping? And What's The Difference?

    · 50 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Free through the end of the year! Get access to courses and live coaching with the hosts. CLICK HERE TO JOIN This episode explores the subtle but important difference…

  25. Why Good People Have Affairs

    · 59 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Free through the end of the year! Get access to courses and live coaching with the hosts. CLICK HERE TO JOIN This episode explores why affairs happen even among people…

  26. How Two Therapists Got Into A Fight and How They Repaired

    · 1 h 01 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS *We just answered a bunch of questions from listeners and want to answer more* Free through the end of the year! Get access to courses and live coaching with the hosts.…

  27. When the Holidays Aren't So Merry

    · 52 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS *We just answered a bunch of questions from listeners and want to answer more* Free through the end of the year! Get access to courses and live coaching with the hosts.…

  28. Managing Your Boundaries with Family Over the Holidays

    · 54 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Free through the end of the year! Get access to courses and live coaching with the hosts. CLICK HERE TO JOIN The holidays can bring a mix of love, laughter, and a little…

  29. People Pleasing and When You Get Invited To Chilli's

    · 46 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Totally free until the end of the year! Access to courses and coaching with the hosts themselves. CLICK HERE TO JOIN Colter, Cayla, and Lauren explore the roots, costs,…

  30. Has Psychobabble Infiltrated Our Culture? A conversation with Joe Nucci

    · 1 h 04 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Totally free until the end of the year! Access to courses and coaching with the hosts themselves. CLICK HERE TO JOIN In this episode of Relationship Advice, Colter and…

  31. How To Navigate Family Drama Part 2 - In Laws

    · 55 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Totally free until the end of the year! Access to courses and coaching with the hosts themselves. CLICK HERE TO JOIN Colter, Cayla, and Lauren unpack the tricky dynamics…

  32. How To Navigate Family Drama

    · 49 min

    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Totally free until the end of the year! Access to courses and coaching with the hosts themselves. CLICK HERE TO JOIN In this episode, Colter, Lauren, and Cayla unpack…

  33. Creating A Positive Cycle

    · 48 min

    In this episode, Colter, Cayla, and Lauren break down how to shift your relationship from reactivity to rhythm by learning to create a positive cycle. You’ll hear the story of Andrea and Marcus—a couple stuck in…

  34. How To Find Safe Attachment with Jessica Baum

    · 58 min

    Jessica Baum shares her personal journey through anxiety and depression that led her into studying attachment theory and writing her books. She explains how cultural messages about independence often conflict with our…

  35. Why Can't They Just Get Over It

    · 56 min

    This episode looks at why your partner might struggle to “just get over” something that feels small to you. Often, their reaction isn’t really about the forgotten text or missed plan—it’s about old wounds from times…

  36. How To Love Withdrawers Well

    · 45 min

    Most people have experienced moments of withdrawal or disconnection in relationships, especially during conflict. For some, these patterns can create misunderstandings and distance. No matter your role in the…

  37. How To Love Pursuers Well

    · 46 min

    This episode from Relationship Advice, hosts Colter, Lauren, and Cayla lean into the dynamics of pursuer-withdrawer relationships, focusing on how to understand and support pursuers effectively. As part of a broader…

  38. What No One Told You Would Change Your Relationship After Having a Baby with Rachel Shepard Ohta

    · 55 min

    This episode explores how having a baby reshapes a couple’s relationship in ways few anticipate, from sleep deprivation and shifting roles to unexpected emotional triggers. Rachel shares her own experiences of…

  39. Fear of Rejection

    · 47 min

    Fear of rejection is one of the biggest hurdles in dating, often holding people back from putting themselves out there or forming deeper connections. In this episode, we unpack where this fear comes from, how it ties…

  40. Fear of Intimacy

    · 52 min

    This episode unpacks the fear of intimacy—why closeness can feel good yet terrifying at the same time. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren explore how fear of intimacy shows up in subtle and obvious ways, from ghosting and…

  41. Navigating Friendship Conflict

    · 53 min

    This episode dives into the often-overlooked complexities of friendship conflict and breakups, highlighting that friendships can be just as emotionally significant—and challenging—as romantic relationships. The hosts…

  42. Sensory Profiles & Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson

    · 52 min

    In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson returns to explore how sensory processing patterns impact physical and sexual intimacy. The hosts use a creative "readiness for sex" scale to frame how sensory input—like lighting,…

  43. Sensory Profiles & How They Impact Our Relationships w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson

    · 52 min

    In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson, a mental health occupational therapist, joins the hosts to explore how individual sensory profiles affect relationships. They break down the eight sensory systems—including…

  44. How To Support A Loved One

    · 48 min

    How do you support loved ones during challenging times, such as mental health struggles, medical issues, grief, or addiction? Listen as our hosts explore recognizing signs of struggle, managing emotional reactions like…

  45. When To Bring Up Hard Things

    · 51 min

    Bringing up hard things in relationships is less about avoiding conflict and more about when and how you do it. In this episode, the hosts explore why timing, emotional state, and environment play a crucial role in…

  46. Sex Therapy Part 2: Sexual Differences Between Men & Women

    · 41 min

    In this episode of Relationship Advice, guest sex therapist Bryttney Huseas joins the hosts to explore the nuanced and often misunderstood sexual differences between men and women. The conversation addresses cultural…

  47. Sex Therapy Part 1: Where Do Couples Get Stuck?

    · 47 min

    In this episode of Relationship Advice, Cayla and Lauren are joined by sex therapist Bryttney Huseas to explore where couples commonly get stuck when it comes to sex. They dive deep into how differing arousal…

  48. The Secret Language of Empathy & How To Use It

    · 51 min

    Empathy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skillset, and in this episode, we break down its secret language. From how to stop jumping to advice-giving to what true emotional presence really looks like, we explore the four…

  49. How To Dismantle Shame

    · 52 min

    Have you ever felt like something about you was just…wrong? In this episode, we dive deep into the roots of shame—where it comes from, why we all experience it, and how it impacts our relationships in sneaky ways like…

  50. Why We Rush To Solutions & What We Should Do Instead

    · 48 min

    We often rush to offer solutions when a loved one expresses emotional distress, not because we don't care, but because it's uncomfortable to witness pain—both theirs and our own. While advice and plans may seem…

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