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Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships

Marriage

How’s your relationship? That’s what we thought. You’re going to love Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships, the show where we uncover the thoughts and behaviors that are sabotaging your relationship… and what you can do about it. Jimmy and Rikki are passionate about sharing the ways that imperfect partners like you can shift unhealthy relational dynamics and create closeness. Drop your defenses and open your heart, eyes, and ears… we’re going to learn how to be the best partner we can be, together.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Marriage

Description:

How’s your relationship? That’s what we thought. You’re going to love Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships, the show where we uncover the thoughts and behaviors that are sabotaging your relationship… and what you can do about it. Jimmy and Rikki are passionate about sharing the ways that imperfect partners like you can shift unhealthy relational dynamics and create closeness. Drop your defenses and open your heart, eyes, and ears… we’re going to learn how to be the best partner we can be, together.

Language:

English


Episodes
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What if I'm Dating or Married to a Narcissist?

4/23/2024
How can we navigate a relationship with a narcissist?

Duration:00:49:42

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Controversial Questions about Relationships

4/12/2024
Sleeping on the first date, infidelity, sharing vs separate bank accounts, sleeping in the same bed vs separate rooms, we talk about all things controversial in this episode.

Duration:01:02:47

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I'm Not Allowed to Feel Disrespected??

3/24/2024
Apparently, according to some experts, disrespect isn't even a feeling we are allowed to have! Rikki and Jimmy debate this theory in this episode.

Duration:00:50:50

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Avoid the Roommate Phase and Reignite the Spark!

3/24/2024
How to avoid the dreaded roommate phase and reignite the spark in your relationship.

Duration:00:54:50

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My Partner isn't meeting MY NEEDS

3/3/2024
How long should we wait for our partner to meet our needs?

Duration:00:59:26

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Relationship Expert Dr. Sue Johnson reveals Secret to Connection

2/17/2024
In this episode I got the honor to speak to one of my relational and attachment heroes Dr. Sue Johnson about everything we all want to know about how to stay connected to our partners.

Duration:01:03:53

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How to Create Safe Secure Love with Julie Menanno

1/31/2024
In this episode we talk to one of our favorite counselors Julie Menanno about how to navigate conflict and create closeness and connection in our relationships. Grab her new book titled Secure Love, available wherever you buy books! =) https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Love-Create-Relationship-Lifetime/dp/B0C94WMTPS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7J51LQDFCMJB&keywords=secure+love+julie+menanno&qid=1706671966&sprefix=secure+love%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1 https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/?hl=en https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/

Duration:01:06:59

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Our Most Embarrassing Dating Stories!

1/2/2024
Just in case you wanted to know how our dating life went haha!

Duration:01:01:40

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Interview with Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki

12/6/2023
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with relationship coach Jillian Turecki. She's been teaching people for 20 years how to cultivate a healthy relationship with ourselves and others. Her podcast Jillian on Love is filled with SO MANY amazing tips and tools for navigating everything that our relationships throw at us. Check out her Instagram page, her courses, and her podcast. https://www.jillianturecki.com/

Duration:00:43:18

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The secret to a Great Sex Life, an interview with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy

10/25/2023
In this episode, we get the pleasure to talk to sex therapist Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy about all the aspects that make a mutually fulfilling sex life. Schedule a session or pick up her book Desire here https://drlaurenfogel.com/

Duration:01:03:38

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This is How your Marriage Ends, an interview with author Matthew Fray

9/29/2023
In this episode we get to interview the talented author Matthew Fray. We talk about mini breaks of trust, mental load, divorce, validation, consideration, etc and how it all plays a role in whether our Relationships succeed or not. Pick up his book at https://matthewfray.com/

Duration:01:25:03

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Don't Fall for THIS Bad Relationship Advice

8/31/2023
In this episode we tackle all the bad relationship myths we've heard like "love hurts" or "Don't go to bed angry"...

Duration:01:12:30

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Do we need to Validate WRONG Feelings?

8/13/2023
How important is validating our partners feelings? And do I still need to validate their feelings if the reason they're having them is wrong?

Duration:00:55:01

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My Partner Turned into a Narcissist!

7/27/2023
Do you ever feel like after you moved in or after you got married your partner slowly but surely stopped doing all the nice things they used to do for you and has turned into a Narcissist?

Duration:01:15:00

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Relationships only WORK when BOTH are doing the WORK

7/13/2023
In this episode we talk about what it means to do the work to make a relationship work. =)

Duration:00:59:29

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"Relationships are elegantly SIMPLE". Our interview with expert Dr. Stan Tatkin

6/29/2023
We got the pleasure to interview Rikki's favorite author and relationship expert Dr. Stan Tatkin. We loved talking with him about how to function as a team and why it's so important to have a unified mindset if we ultimately want a safe secure partnership with someone. If you would like to connect with Dr. Tatkin or buy his new book this is the website! https://www.thepactinstitute.com/books

Duration:01:22:40

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THIS is why Anxious/Avoidant partners STRUGGLE together...

5/18/2023
This is how to navigate Anxious Attachment and Avoidant attachment in our Relationships. How to navigate conflict through the anxious avoidant dance!

Duration:01:25:17

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How to Intentionally Love our Partners!

4/29/2023
Rikki and Jimmy go over what it would look like to Intentionally love your partner over a 48 hour period.

Duration:01:12:25

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What are Healthy Needs vs Unhealthy Needs in a Relationship

4/11/2023
In this episode Rikki and Jimmy break down what they believe to be essential Healthy needs in a Relationship as well as what examples of some unhealthy needs would be.

Duration:01:27:52

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HELP! My partner has a LOW/HIGH S*X Drive

3/26/2023
If you and your partner have different "bedroom drives", this episode is for you! We go into our tips and tricks on how to navigate this very common dynamic in our Relationships. Hope it's as good for you as it was for us.

Duration:01:07:21