Relationships
Made Easy
Podcast
What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? The secret is to think about your relationships in a whole new way.
Armed with humor, a ton of research and over 30 years of hands-on experience Dr. Abby Medcalf will teach you simple, actionable tools and strategies that you can use today to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (including the one with yourself)!
Featured in CNBC’s “Top Ten Podcasts We Need In Our Life Right Now.”

5 THINGS TO DO WHEN A CONVERSATION TURNS NEGATIVE
We’ve all been there. You’re trying to express your feelings and then your partner gets angry and defensive and says, “What about my feelings?!” Or maybe you’re trying to assert yourself with a usually bossy friend by saying you’d actually rather see a different movie...

THIS ONE THING WILL IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS: MAKING AND ANSWERING BIDS
There’s one tool that will improve your relationships. It’s not hard to do and it creates emotional connection and trust in seconds. It’s all about something called “bids.” Today I’m going to teach you what they are (your partner, kids and friends have been making...

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOMEONE?
How do you know if you really love someone? It bugs me when people say, “You’ll just know,” as if everyone experiences love so clearly with a bunch of birds flying in a circle above their head. Many people have written in asking that big question, “How do I know if I...

HOW MEDITATION BENEFITS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS (AND THERE’S AN EASY WAY TO LEARN!)
It’s easier than you think to become amazing at meditation and just 15 minutes of meditation a day will change your life! Imagine feeling calmer and in charge of your emotions. Imagine feeling more content in your life and confident in your decisions. Imagine all your...

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE EMBARRASSED BY YOUR PARTNER
What do you do if you’re embarrassed by your partner? There are four main ways you might be feeling embarrassed about something your partner did or said and today I’m going to answer a question from a listener while describing how to deal when all you want to do is...

HOW TO BE AN ASSERTIVE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
There are lots of different communication styles out there but, if you want to be an effective communicator in satisfying relationships, you’ve got to learn to be assertive and direct. The research has identified four main communication styles. Three of them aren’t so...

HOW CHILDHOOD ABUSE AND CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AFFECTS ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Everything from your sex life, to troubles with your boss at work, to your ability to trust and be open with your partner can be affected by abuse or trauma from your childhood. The good news is that the challenges you face today don’t have to be permanent! Today I’m...

HOW CAN I MAKE MY PARTNER PUT MORE EFFORT INTO OUR RELATIONSHIP?
Do you feel like you’re the one putting in the lion’s share of the effort in your relationship? How can you get your partner to own up and do their fair share? In today’s episode I’ll be answering one of your questions and giving my two cents (and more) about what you...

THE SECRET TO HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS: ATTENTION AND INTENTION
The secret to happy, successful relationships boils down to two things: your attention and your intention. I’ve been talking about the importance of focusing your attention and setting your intention for a while now. What I haven’t done, is explain the difference and...

5 RESEARCH-BACKED WAYS TO HAVE MORE SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CONTROL
Whether you call it self-discipline, grit, determination or willpower, the research shows that people who learn self-control are happier, healthier and have stronger relationships. But how do you get there – how do you have more self-discipline and self-control? Today...
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