Best Marriagetherapy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 387 Building an Extraordinary Family Life with Greg and Rachel Denning 41:47

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Zach sits down with Greg and Rachel Denning, parents of seven, world travelers, authors, and coaches who have built a marriage around adventure and intentional living. They share how their story began with adoption, grew through unexpected pregnancies, and expanded into a lifestyle of global travel and immersion experiences for their kids. From liv…

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Ep 386 Sobriety, Support, and a Stronger Us | with Casey and Mike Davidson 49:55

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Zach talks with Casey and Mike about their journey from young professionals in Washington, D.C., to building a life together in Seattle. Along the way, they share how floating homes, career shifts, parenting two kids, and Casey’s sobriety journey shaped their marriage. Casey opens up about her decades-long relationship with alcohol, the turning poi…

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Ep 385 Young Loves, Strong Roots 38:18

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Zach talks with Sarah Rhoades and her boyfriend Grady, a young couple navigating the first year of their relationship. They share how a chance meeting at Grady’s backyard open mic, where he held a microphone for Sarah’s banjo, turned into an unexpected connection built on shared values, openness, and adventure. Sarah and Grady reflect on blending f…

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Ep 384 "Intention" instead of "in tension" with Billy and Melissa Hokacker 47:56

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Zach sits down with Billy and Melissa Hofacker, parents of five, homeschoolers, entrepreneurs, and deeply intentional partners. They share how their relationship evolved from survival mode to something they both now call a “ten.” Through structured connection points like weekly date nights and monthly marriage meetings, the Hofackers have built a r…

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Ep 383 Zach's Mom and Stepdad Share their Second Marriage Journey 51:34

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Zach sits down with his mother Joe and his stepfather Otis to explore their journey from painful pasts to a peaceful present. Joe and Otis reflect on their “practice marriages,” the controlling dynamics they each endured, and the moment they realized they wanted something different. They share how a foundation of friendship, autonomy, and mutual re…

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Ep 382 Bad Advice, Good Marriage with Monica and Ben 51:20

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Zach sits down with Monica Tanner—coach, podcast host, and author of Bad Marriage Advice—and her husband Ben, a self-proclaimed private “civilian.” Together, they share how their 23-year marriage has evolved from survival mode to a deeply intentional partnership. The conversation moves from parenting young adults to debunking cliché marriage advice…

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Ep 381 Roadtrip Real Talk 43:41

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Zach connects with listeners Paul and Symone during a road trip break near Austin. Speaking candidly from the front seat of their car, they reflect on their blended family, the nuances of a 20-year age gap, and the emotional work of learning to love each other's children. As Paul and Symone navigate the complexities of second marriages, they share …

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Ep 380 Raising the Grade with Anne Rahe and Daniel 52:38

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Zach sits down with Anna Rahe, fascia expert and founder of Genius of Flexibility, and her husband Daniel for an honest, layered conversation about what it looks like to “raise the grade” in a long-term partnership. As Anna and Daniel explore the habits they’re unlearning—and the ones they’re trying to reinforce—they reflect on the small ways they …

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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 49:40

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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 1:02:53

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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 45:23

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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 41:05

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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 50:17

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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 36:02

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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 44:04

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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 44:18

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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 41:06

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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 387 Building an Extraordinary Family Life with Greg and Rachel Denning 41:47

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Ep 386 Sobriety, Support, and a Stronger Us | with Casey and Mike Davidson 49:55

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Ep 385 Young Loves, Strong Roots 38:18

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Ep 384 "Intention" instead of "in tension" with Billy and Melissa Hokacker 47:56

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Ep 383 Zach's Mom and Stepdad Share their Second Marriage Journey 51:34

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Ep 382 Bad Advice, Good Marriage with Monica and Ben 51:20

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Ep 381 Roadtrip Real Talk 43:41

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Ep 380 Raising the Grade with Anne Rahe and Daniel 52:38

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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 49:40

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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 1:02:53

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Ep 373 Building a Friendship That Lasts Beyond Parenting 45:23

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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 41:05

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Ep 369 Start How You Want to Finish: A Real Talk with the Polites 50:17

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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 36:02

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Ep 365 The Superpowers That Protect Us… And Hold Us Back 44:04

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Ep 364 Old Friends, Hard Truths, and the Way Marriage Changes Us 44:18

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Ep 363 Love & Business: How Kyle & Ariel Built Both Without Falling Apart 41:06