Okay, let’s get snarky. Everybody comes in to couples therapy saying, “We need to communicate better.” No you don’t! In this episode of our “Couples Therapy in Seven Words” podcast, Judy and I talk about why it’s not about how you talk. And then we handle a listener question. Let us know what you think!
What Do You Mean, “Faith is What Heals People?”
Wait a minute. Our seven-word formula says, “Be kind, don’t panic, and have faith.” And I (Bruce) go around claiming that it’s the faith part that heals people. So what does that mean? In this episode of our Couples Therapy in Seven Words podcast, we pick up on some reviewer comments, and some questions from […]
Trouble in Paradise: An Interview with Adam and Eve
He’s always blaming her for everything. She’s tired of it. Can they work out their troubles? Listen to our Couples Therapy in Seven Words podcast episode as we interview Adam and Eve and try (with varying degrees of success) to help them! Send in your questions: email us at bruce@brucechalmer.com, or just visit brucechalmer.com. We’d love to […]
Can Love and Passion Endure at Any Age?
Can love and passion endure at any age? Myra and Seth Barovick are living proof that they can! In this Couples Therapy in Seven Words podcast episode, we interview Myra and Seth about life, love, and family. Send in your questions: email us at bruce@brucechalmer.com, or just visit brucechalmer.com. We’d love to hear from you! And let […]
Can This Royal Marriage Survive?
Special Purim episode of Couples Therapy in Seven Words: Can this royal marriage be saved? We interview Vashti and Achashverosh (warning: they prove to be a difficult couple!).
Should I keep trying, or cut the cord?
Esther writes: I have been with my partner for over 3 years. We still live separately because our kids are in different school districts. At this point, we see each other maybe twice a week and I am really okay with that. COVID has just made things worse. I feel like we don’t enjoy each […]
Proposition: “The Brady Bunch” was a Disaster for Blended Families. Discuss.
Heresy! How can we accuse “The Brady Bunch” of being a disaster for blended families? Well, Judy and Bruce don’t totally agree on that proposition. Listen to our podcast episode as we consider the issues that blended families face, and take on a listener question. Send in your questions: email us at bruce@brucechalmer.com, or just visit brucechalmer.com. […]
Why Should Anyone Get Married These Days?
Why should anyone get married any more? You don’t need to be married to buy property, have kids, or pretty much anything else. And marriage doesn’t guarantee anything–look at the divorce rate! So why do it? In this episode of our Couples Therapy in Seven Words podcast, we talk about one crucial reason why you […]
COVID and Couples: An Interview with Dr. Mark and Nancy Levine
Dr. Mark Levine is the Commissioner of Health of the State of Vermont, and the pandemic has made him the greatest rock star from Vermont since Phish. We interview Mark and his wife Nancy about their life in the spotlight, the effects of the pandemic on couples, and the outlook for the coming months. Then […]
The Perfect Holiday Gift for Your Relationship!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your relationship? We’re hearing great things about my book, Reigniting the Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy, and How to Get It Back, from couples who are using it as a gift for themselves. How about you? Check out the video to learn more.