Best Marriagetherapy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 379 Emotional Fluency, Acting, and Getting It Wrong Sometimes with Victoria Shalet and Adam James 49:11

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Zach sits down with couple Victoria Shalet and Adam James for a thoughtful and honest conversation about navigating the complexities of partnership. Drawing from their experiences in psychotherapy and performance, they unpack how their personal and professional worlds inform the way they connect, communicate, and occasionally clash. Through light b…

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Ep 378 When Labels Hurt More Than They Help - Dr. Shannon Curry 50:40

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Zach is joined again by clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Shannon Curry for a direct and thoughtful exploration of how language shapes conflict in relationships. Together, they dissect common but often misused terms like “narcissist,” “gaslighting,” and “codependent,” highlighting the real harm that can come from assigning labels without clear…

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Ep 377 Three Traits That Predict Relationship Happiness - Dr. Shannon Curry 28:41

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Zach continues his conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Shannon Curry for a vulnerable and intellectually engaging conversation that blends personal storytelling, relationship science, and unexpected insight. Shannon opens up about how her own relationship defied her expectations, thanks to what she learned from psychologist Tai Tashiro’s re…

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Ep 376 Dr. Shannon Curry on Trust, Triangulation, and Telling the Truth 39:57

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Zach sits down with Dr. Shannon Curry—clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and founder of the Curry Psychology Group—for a nuanced discussion about what happens when couples “team up” against their therapist in session. Drawing on her forensic background and deep clinical insight, Shannon explores the subtle dynamics of triangulation, conflict…

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Ep 375 Behind Closed Doors with Laura and Ryan Heck 55:43

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Previously available only to our Patreon supporters, this special episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert is now being released to the full Marriage Therapy Radio audience. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Zach interviews his longtime co-host, Laura Heck, and her husband, Ryan Heck, to explore what it’s really like to be married to …

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Ep 374 Our Wedding Was Perfect. Then Our Relationship Fell Apart: Baya & Emmy’s Story 1:03:53

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Zach sits down with Baya Voce and Emmy Bush to talk about falling in love hard and fast, hitting a wall after the wedding, and what it takes to rebuild a relationship rooted in honesty, health, and play. The couple, known for their wildly creative wedding (think Burning Man meets RuPaul meets adult summer camp), dive deep into what really happened …

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Ep 373 Building a Friendship That Lasts Beyond Parenting 46:23

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Zach is joined by Darren and LaVerna Wilk to explore the journey of maintaining a thriving marriage through the transitions of parenting, fostering, and embracing the empty nest phase. With over 35 years of marriage and five daughters, they share insights on shifting from parenting to partnership, cultivating friendship, and keeping their relations…

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Ep 372 Reparenting, Receiving, and Reconnecting 52:56

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In this concluding episode of the guest-host series, Desirae Ysasi and Zach dive into the art of reparenting, integration, and communication in relationships. They explore what it means to revisit your childhood self while also allowing your younger self to guide you through present challenges. Desirae opens up about the overwhelm of parenting thro…

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Ep 371 Do I Belong Here? Race, Intimacy & Emotional Safety 46:17

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Zach and Desirae Ysasi pick up where they left off—diving deep into the intersections of race, identity, privilege, and emotional intimacy in relationships and therapy spaces. What unfolds is a profoundly honest and vulnerable conversation about belonging, the emotional labor of marginalized people, and what it means to truly listen and connect acr…

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Ep 370 Therapists Have Messy Marriages Too | with Desirae Ysasi 42:05

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Zach welcomes Desirae Ysasi for her first appearance as a guest co-host—and what unfolds is a warm, insightful, and occasionally awkward conversation about parenting, marriage, culture, and therapist life. From Desirae’s daughter offering podcast advice (“don’t be weird”) to Zach’s reflections on parenting adult children, the two therapists pull ba…

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Ep 369 Start How You Want to Finish: A Real Talk with the Polites 51:17

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Zach sits down with Krystal and Dedric Polite, real estate entrepreneurs, parents, and partners who built their marriage and business with vision, honesty, and hustle. Known for their HGTV show and business Be Polite Properties, the Polites take listeners behind the scenes of their relationship — from their first date (which felt more like an inter…

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Ep 368 The Hard Work of Staying Together: Tarah & EJ’s Story 51:51

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In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Zach is joined by Tarah and EJ Kerwin, a married therapist duo and co-founders of Relationship Renovation, a counseling center and podcast dedicated to helping couples reconnect and rebuild. With honesty, warmth, and even some tears, Tarah and EJ take us behind the scenes of their own marriage—from honeymoon…

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Ep 367 Infertility, Faith, and Deliberate Spontaneity: A Marriage in Progress 46:16

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Zach is joined by Dr. Brenna and Edmund Squires, a Florida-based couple navigating the complexities of marriage, faith, and long-term infertility. Married for nine years, Brenna—a psychologist and wellness consultant—and Edmund—a military veteran—share how their relationship has been shaped by both deep love and hard-fought resilience. Their conver…

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Ep 366 The Future Starts Now: Naming, Pacing, and Rebuilding 37:02

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Zach and Annie dive deep into the art of transition, emotional pacing, and connection in long-term relationships. With their signature mix of warmth, honesty, and thoughtful reflection, they explore how couples can move from emotional distance to reconnection—without overwhelming each other. The episode kicks off with banter about TikToks and volle…

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Ep 365 The Superpowers That Protect Us… And Hold Us Back 45:04

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Zach and Annie continue their deep dive into the complexities of relationships, trauma, and identity. After their last conversation, Annie had some lingering thoughts—so they reconvene to expand on the "divine setup" in marriage, the role of trauma in shaping our sense of self, and the ways we either grow or get stuck in our relational patterns. An…

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Ep 364 Old Friends, Hard Truths, and the Way Marriage Changes Us 45:18

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Zach reconnects with one of his oldest friends, Annie, for an intimate and reflective conversation about friendship, marriage, personal growth, and recovery. Having known each other since summer camp in 1992, Zach and Annie have shared decades of milestones—from witnessing each other's weddings to navigating major life transitions. Their conversati…

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Ep 363 Love & Business: How Kyle & Ariel Built Both Without Falling Apart 42:06

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Zach sits down with Kyle and Ariel, a married couple who have been together for over 12 years and now run a business together, Couplepreneur, where they coach entrepreneurial couples on growing their businesses without sacrificing their relationships. From meeting as middle school sweethearts to reconnecting later in life, their story is one of per…

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Ep 362 One Year In: Navigating Love, Honesty, and Growth with Robin and Hector 50:53

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Zach sits down with Robin and Hector, a couple one year into their relationship, to explore the joys, challenges, and growth that come with navigating love in its early stages. Unlike many expert-driven episodes, this one offers a fresh, unfiltered look at a real couple figuring things out in real-time. Robin and Hector share how they met, how thei…

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Ep 361 The Enneagram, Marriage, and Finding Joy in the Mess with Christa and Wes Hardin 57:20

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Zach sits down with Christa and Wes Hardin, founders of the Enneagram and Marriage platform https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/. Christa, a seasoned relationship coach with a Master's in Clinical Psychology, has spent nearly two decades helping couples build stronger connections. Alongside her husband Wes, a physician assistant in family practice…

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Ep 360 Boat Night: Conversations Of Love, Loss, and Longing 57:44

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In this special Boat Night episode of Marriage Therapy Radio, Zach brings listeners into an intimate, long-standing tradition—conversations between close friends about relationships, personal growth, and the realities of marriage. Joined by longtime friends Sean and Greg, the three discuss the importance of having deep, open friendships where men c…

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Ep 359 Love, Pickleball, and Kitchen Knife Moments with Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman 45:10

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Stepping into his new role as the solo host, setting the tone for a fresh era of the podcast Zach reflects on what’s ahead, expressing gratitude for listener support and outlining the exciting changes coming to the show. Zach is joined by Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman https://loveandpickleball.net/, co-authors of In a Pickle: How to Master Lov…

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Ep 358 Dr. Emily Nagoski and Richard Stephens 58:04

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In this episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert, Zach and Laura sit down with renowned sex educator and author Dr. Emily Nagoski and her husband, Richard Stephens, to discuss how Emily’s expertise in sexuality and relationships intersects with their personal lives. Emily, known for her groundbreaking books Come As You Are and Burnout, introdu…

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Ep 357 Terry Real and Belinda Berman-Real 56:29

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Zach and Laura interview Terry and Belinda Berman-Real, diving deep into their personal relationship dynamics and the lessons learned through years of couples therapy and individual healing. The conversation touches on themes of sobriety, trauma, recovery, and the power of relational healing. Zach starts by sharing his journey through recovery and …

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Ep 356 Drs. Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. 47:34

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In this episode of So I Married a Relationship Expert, Zach and Laura get personal with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt—relationship experts who don’t just teach about marriage, they live it. Get ready for an intimate look at the ups and downs of their own marriage. Spoiler: it wasn’t all smooth sailing! Harville and Helen open up about the…

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Ep 355 Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson 50:15

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In this first special episode of "So I Married a Relationship Expert", Zach and Laura sit down with Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson, co-founders of The Couples Institute. This conversation dives deep into the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the developmental stages of couples therapy, the power of differentiation, and essential skills …

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Ep 379 Emotional Fluency, Acting, and Getting It Wrong Sometimes with Victoria Shalet and Adam James 49:11

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Ep 378 When Labels Hurt More Than They Help - Dr. Shannon Curry 50:40

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Ep 377 Three Traits That Predict Relationship Happiness - Dr. Shannon Curry 28:41

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Ep 376 Dr. Shannon Curry on Trust, Triangulation, and Telling the Truth 39:57

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Ep 375 Behind Closed Doors with Laura and Ryan Heck 55:43

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Ep 374 Our Wedding Was Perfect. Then Our Relationship Fell Apart: Baya & Emmy’s Story 1:03:53

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Ep 373 Building a Friendship That Lasts Beyond Parenting 46:23

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Ep 372 Reparenting, Receiving, and Reconnecting 52:56

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Ep 371 Do I Belong Here? Race, Intimacy & Emotional Safety 46:17

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Ep 370 Therapists Have Messy Marriages Too | with Desirae Ysasi 42:05

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Ep 369 Start How You Want to Finish: A Real Talk with the Polites 51:17

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Ep 368 The Hard Work of Staying Together: Tarah & EJ’s Story 51:51

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Ep 367 Infertility, Faith, and Deliberate Spontaneity: A Marriage in Progress 46:16

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Ep 366 The Future Starts Now: Naming, Pacing, and Rebuilding 37:02

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Ep 365 The Superpowers That Protect Us… And Hold Us Back 45:04

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Ep 364 Old Friends, Hard Truths, and the Way Marriage Changes Us 45:18

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Ep 363 Love & Business: How Kyle & Ariel Built Both Without Falling Apart 42:06

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Ep 362 One Year In: Navigating Love, Honesty, and Growth with Robin and Hector 50:53

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Ep 361 The Enneagram, Marriage, and Finding Joy in the Mess with Christa and Wes Hardin 57:20

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Ep 360 Boat Night: Conversations Of Love, Loss, and Longing 57:44

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Ep 359 Love, Pickleball, and Kitchen Knife Moments with Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman 45:10

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Ep 358 Dr. Emily Nagoski and Richard Stephens 58:04

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Ep 357 Terry Real and Belinda Berman-Real 56:29

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Ep 356 Drs. Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. 47:34

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Ep 355 Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson 50:15