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.”
How to Effectively Deal with Triggers in Your Relationships (Podcast Episode 280)
Does your mother make a comment about your haircut, and you blow up? Does your partner casually mention that they’re going out with friends after work, and you get upset and withdraw? When you’re triggered, you have a strong emotional reaction to something that...
Do You Have an Adjustment Disorder and Don’t Know It? (Podcast Episode 279)
Adjustment disorders are basically having excessive reactions to some stress (or stressors) in your life that result in overly strong emotions, increased negative thinking and some sort of change in behavior. The key is that the reaction to this event is way more...
Relationships and Money: How to Have Effective Conversations About Your Finances (Podcast Episode 278)
The vast majority of people find it difficult to talk about money with partners, friends or family. At the root of this issue is something called money shame. To have effective conversations about finances with others, we have to understand money shame and how to...
How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Decision/Following Your Gut? (Podcast Episode 277)
I’m not going to keep you in suspense on this one. You know you’re making a “right” decision, or following your “gut,” when you’re acting from the rational part of your brain, not from the fear part of your brain. What I’m going to help you with today is learning the...
Is Toxic Shame Hurting Your Relationship and You Don’t Realize It? (Podcast Episode 276)
Shame doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter if you’re fat or thin, rich or poor, tall or short: shame is an equal opportunity emotion and it’s amazingly destructive. Research has linked it to violence, addiction, depression, sleep problems, eating disorders,...
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Warning: will change your life
I have been listening to this podcast for over a year, and I am grateful for it daily. It has transformed my interactions with others and with myself. Dr. Abby lovingly calls attention to the patterns that we build up in our heads without realizing, and then practically shows …
you how to work through them in every single episode. She is incredibly wise, passionate, and kind—her authenticity is refreshing. If you’re unsure where to begin, start with the “204-Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Day Right”, and “003-Thinking Your Day has 24 Hours is Wrong” for time management and self-care. I recommend “124-How to Listen Without Getting Defensive or Hurt” and “252-Instead of Date Nights, Work on Micro-Connections” for relationship work. You can’t go wrong wherever you start, this podcast is a gift.
-Bballgrl4ever via Apple Podcasts ·United States of America
I can’t stop listening
she’s absolutely incredible, I’ve really enjoyed listening and in the past 3 days have learned so much about myself and looking at things I’m doing and saying differently to help myself and my relationship. 10/10 recommend
-chloochlo via Apple Podcasts ·Canada
Amazing Podcast!!
Love Abby’s podcast, she is so relatable and explains everything so well that it’s easy to understand. She covers such a wide range of topics and always does it with love. I would encourage you to sign up to her email mailing list to receive your love letters from Abby. Keep up the amazing work! Highly recommend 😊
-Tennis Fan 11346 via Apple Podcasts ·Australia
Life saver
Dr Abby has helped me in all my relationships! I listen to her everyday on my way to work. I am learning so much about setting boundaries and gaining confidence. She also has helped my marriage and my parenting. I share her wisdom with everyone!
–Provence via Apple Podcasts ·United States of America
Can’t say enough good things
I can’t say enough good things about Abby’s podcast. I came across her podcast when I was in a time of need of learning how to cope with my depression and stress. Now I stay because there is so much I’m learning from her episodes. She is relatable, funny and always leaves you with good tips and tricks to use. If you are unable to see a therapist or need help sorting out some troubles or just want to learn about yourself I highly recommend listening. Also, her episodes are ad free which is also a treat! Thank you Abby for having this resource
-Kristin Nagle via Apple Podcasts ·United States of America
You’ve helped me become a better man for my relationship
All of Dr. Abby’s advice and resources are so very helpful and have brought me more happiness for myself and in my relationship. I look forward to every episode. Thank you so much!
Comprehensive, engaging, helpful… (& humorous!)
Listened to many dozens of episodes now and I really appreciate Abby’s thorough approach to relationships. Find the examples really user friendly & realistic! Have improved my relationship with myself and significant others by combining these methods with my own mindfulness practice. Sign up to the weekly love letter if you like her style, I enjoy listening, glad to be here!
–MimiVintage via Apple Podcasts ·Great Britain
A beautiful gift
Thank you Abby. This podcast changed me and changed my life. I am a better friend and partner thanks to the insights and tools Abby offers. For free. I am so grateful for this podcast, for Abby!
–Ahmazeblaze via Apple Podcasts ·United States of America
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