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.”
Jealous of Your Partner’s Past Relationships? What Retroactive Jealousy is and My Top 5 Tips to Make it Stop (Podcast Episode 275)
Jealousy in a moment happens when you perceive someone or something else as a threat to your relationship. Retroactive jealousy is different because you feel threatened by something or someone in your partner’s past but there’s no current situation happening that’s...
Three Steps to Having an Amazing Valentine’s Day (Even if You’re Single) (Podcast Episode 274)
My name is Abby, and I don’t like Valentine’s Day. There. I said it. But across the US and all around the world, people are celebrating Valentine’s Day either today or on another special date (depending on the country). Today I’m going to share the three steps for...
Do the Love Languages Really Work? (Podcast Episode 273)
With Valentine’s Day around the corner in about 30 countries around the world, I thought it would be an excellent time to talk about Gary Chapman’s love languages. Let me say first that I’m not a Gary Chapman hater, and I think the Love Languages quiz can be fun and a...
Being Curious Will Improve All Your Relationships: Here’s How to Do It (Podcast Episode 272)
I know you’ve heard that curiosity killed the cat, but that negative spin is all wrong! We know from the research that curiosity will help with everything from improving your relationships, to coping better with rejection to feeling happier and more fulfilled in your...
Ask Dr. Abby: When You Feel on the Outside with Your Partner, Their Ex, and Their Kids (Podcast Episode 271)
What do you do when your partner gets along great with their ex and wants to spend all holidays and main events with them and the kids? You’re invited too, of course, but you feel like a third wheel somehow and you’re wondering how to fit in. Do you push your feelings...
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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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