What Does it Mean to Be Practically Married?

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Step into the mysterious and visually stunning world of The Electric State as host Francesca Amiker takes you behind the scenes with the creative masterminds who brought Simon Stålenhag’s dystopian vision to life. In this premiere episode, directors Joe and Anthony Russo, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and producers Angela Russo-Otstot and Chris Castaldi reveal how they transformed a haunting graphic novel into an epic cinematic experience. Watch The Electric State coming to Netflix on March 14th. Check out more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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In this solo mini-episode, I describe what I mean by the name "Practically Married" and I list the 10 subjects that make up the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation, which are:

Communication & Conflict
Careers & Goals
Money
Home Life
Sex & Romance
Leisure Time
Family & In-laws
Physical & Mental Health
Spirituality & Culture
Children

Join us next week when we get back to talking with our marriage experts!

If you like what you heard...

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Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall

26 episoder

Practically Married with Paula Holt

What Does it Mean to Be Practically Married?

Practically Married with Paula Holt

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MP3•Episode hjem

In this solo mini-episode, I describe what I mean by the name "Practically Married" and I list the 10 subjects that make up the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation, which are:

Communication & Conflict
Careers & Goals
Money
Home Life
Sex & Romance
Leisure Time
Family & In-laws
Physical & Mental Health
Spirituality & Culture
Children

Join us next week when we get back to talking with our marriage experts!

If you like what you heard...

Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode!
Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources!
Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show!

Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall

26 episoder

#Society #Relationship #Self-Improvement #Paula Holt #Podcasting Education #Marriage #Married #Engagement #Dating #Wedding #Brides #Grooming #Couples #Money #Sex #Law

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Practically Married with Paula Holt

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Stronger Together: Facing Mental Health as Partners with Dr. Lisa Benton-Hardy 51:59

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If you or your partner is in need of urgent mental health support, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 or go to the nearest emergency room. Today, I welcome psychiatrist (and close friend) Dr. Lisa Benton-Hardy to the show. Dr. Hardy is Board Certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry and has been practicing for over 20 years. In the first of this two-part discussion of mental health in the context of relationships, Dr. Hardy addresses: Signs of mental health challenges and what she calls going "0 for 2" Causes of mental health problems The mind-body connection We go on to discuss the numerous ways individual mental health struggles impact relationships, and then Dr. Hardy describes the following common conditions that one or both partners may experience: Anxiety Depression ADHD Substance abuse Dr. Hardy shares how the acronym CAGE can help determine if symptoms rise to the level of being a problem, and the steps to take to get a proper diagnosis (and that doesn't include taking advice from "Dr. Google" Lastly, we discuss co-dependency and enabling behavior within relationships. If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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A Mini Episode: Weddings, What I'm Reading & Mental Health 6:19

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In this solo mini episode, I'll explain my unexpected extended break in Season 2 before touching on what Practically Married has had me thinking about and working on over the last couple months. I'll share... Some thoughts about weddings The marriage book I'm reading - 'Til Stress Do Us Part by Elizabeth Earnshaw A promo of my upcoming discussion on couples and mental health Practically Married website redesign by Going Bold Studio . If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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Are You Spending Opposites? Tightwads and Spendthrifts With Professor Scott Rick 48:58

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If you've ever wondered about the feelings you or your partner have when spending money, listen to this episode with Scott Rick , Associate Professor of Marketing from the University of Michigan, and author of the book Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships . In our conversation, Scott explains his definition of a tightwad and spendthrift before we move on to discuss: Dating advice in the context of spending types Attraction tendencies between spending types Spending on engagement rings and weddings We move on to the issue of combining money in relationships and a discussion of the study Prof. Rick co-authored exploring using joint vs separate bank accounts. Listen to learn which option led to greater happiness, and why complete financial transparency can be problematic. Another tricky financial topic for couples to navigate is purchasing gifts, so we dive into how spending types impact the way you and your partner select gifts, and we provide some gift-giving advice. Lastly, we wrap up our conversation with a great practical piece of advice from Prof. Rick on how to navigate spending disagreements between tightwads and spendthrifts. If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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The Money Conversations to Have if You Just Got Engaged: A Special Episode with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods 47:10

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So this episode is a bit different because today, I'm answering the questions! A few months ago, I was fortunate to be a guest on the Price of Avocado Toast podcast with hosts Haley and Justin Brown-Woods. Haley and Justin are a married millennial couple who want to normalize conversations about money, and they demonstrate that by sharing their own financial journey. I enjoyed talking with them so much, I wanted to share the conversation with Practically Married with Paula Holt listeners. On the episode, I shared the origin story of Practically Married before discussing important topics engaged couples need to address including: Sharing money histories Getting financially "naked" Deciding on how to combine money Setting financial goals To learn more about the work of Haley and Justin, check out their podcast, Price of Avocado Toast . Additionally, you can get support from them directly through their academy and coaching programs . If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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'Tis The Season... 5:16

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Just a quick episode about the upcoming season...and it's probably not the one you think! If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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How a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage with our guest Aaron Thomas of Prenups.com 44:50

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On today's episode, we're joined by Aaron Thomas, Founder of Prenups.com and author of The Prenup Prescription , to discuss the role a prenup can play in supporting your marriage. After defining what a prenup actually is, Aaron shares some of the things a prenup can accomplish during three stages of marriage: Before - disclosure of assets and debts During - how bank accounts will be structured "The Contingency Plan" - dividing assets as you wish and not how your state decides We also discuss how a prenup can help couples avoid arguments around each partner's discretionary spending, and how it can protect a partner who steps out of the workforce to care for children. Aaron even shares some of the terms of his own prenuptial agreement with his wife, which includes a provision for marriage counseling. Finally, we talk about how and when to bring up a prenup to your partner, the process for drafting one, and the associated costs. **Bonus for Practically Married listeners** Want to learn more about prenups? Visit Prenups.com/PracticallyMarried to take advantage of this special offer for our listeners: Free copy of the e-book: 7 Steps to a Marriage Saving Prenup 30 minute video tutorial explaining all of the most common options you can include in your prenup 30 minute zoom call with a premarital finance specialist to help you brainstorm how to best customize your financial relationship with your spouse. All of this for the reduced price of $99.00! If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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What Does it Mean to Be Practically Married? 5:34

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In this solo mini-episode, I describe what I mean by the name "Practically Married" and I list the 10 subjects that make up the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation, which are: Communication & Conflict Careers & Goals Money Home Life Sex & Romance Leisure Time Family & In-laws Physical & Mental Health Spirituality & Culture Children Join us next week when we get back to talking with our marriage experts! If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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Navigating Your Relationship as a Dual Career Couple with Abby Davisson 58:47

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In this episode, I welcome author, entrepreneur, and coach Abby Davisson to the show to talk about the intersection between careers and relationships. Abby is a Fortune 200 leader-turned-founder of the Money and Love Institute whose mission is to help people turn daunting decisions into achievable action. She's also the co-author of Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions and the writer behind the popular newsletter, Practically Deliberate. Abby and I discuss how couples can navigate pursuing their career aspirations while prioritizing the needs of a long-term committed partnership. More specifically, we address: The importance of self-reflection around values and career goals How to lead with curiosity when discussing careers with your partner Gendered expectations in straight couples Planning for eldercare and childcare Corporate trends in supporting dual career couples Abby also explains the 5Cs framework for decision-making as explained in Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions: Clarify Communicate Choices Check In Consequences Publications and resources mentioned in this episode " Talk It Out " by Rebecca Beyer (Stanford Magazine article) Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decision s by Myra Strober & Abby Davisson Money and Love Institute Quiz: What's your money and love decision-making style? Learn more about terms mentioned in this episode Sliding vs Deciding - Dr. Scott Stanley Kinwork (also known as kinkeeping) System 1 vs System 2 thinking from Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Resulting - Annie Duke If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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The Best of Sex - Highlights From Season One 47:54

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Today, we're going back to Season One to hear clips from the two-part conversation we had about sex. Our guest, Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Coach Keeley Rankin provided an overview of various topics that couples can expect to encounter in the context of a long-term committed partnership. The first half of this episode corresponds to "Conversations About Sex (Part One): Sharing Sexual Histories with Keeley Rankin, MA" from Season One where we discuss: Keeley's definition of sex Sex's relevance in a relationship Challenges around communicating about sex Sharing your sexual history In the second half of the show, we discuss topics from "Conversations About Sex (Part Two): Monogamy, Pornography & Fantasies with Keeley Rankin, MA" from Season One which covers: Non-monogamy (what it is and what it requires) Positive and negative uses of pornography Sexual fantasies and how to share them with your partner Sexual challenges Sex therapy Keeley Rankin, MA is a San Francisco based sex and relationship coach. Keeley is a Certified Somatic Method Practitioner, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, and a Certified Queer Conscious Educator who has a passion for helping couples find and expand their pleasure. If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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The Best of Money - Highlights From Season One 40:01

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In this episode, we revisit the key points from the two episodes on money from Season One. First, you'll hear clips from my conversation with Ed Coambs, CFP and therapist from Healthy Love & Money. Ed joined Season One to discuss the emotional side of money and the need to learn our partner's money history. He explained attachment theory and described how a person's attachment style might impact the way they want to handle money in a relationship. Finally, Ed shared a bit of his own marital financial experiences. Next, you'll hear clips from my conversation with Natalie Slagle, CFP from Fyooz Financial Planning. Natalie echoed the need for partners to share their money histories, and went on to describe the steps she and her co-founder husband, Dan Slagle, CFP take couples through to help them create a financial foundation for their shared life. Natalie emphasized the importance of aligning your financial decisions with your values and goals. If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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Practically Married with Paula Holt is Back For Season Two!!! 8:23

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Practically Married with Paula Holt was specifically created to help dating, engaged, and newly married couples create a firm foundation for a long successful future together. Join us to hear conversations with relationship experts as we address topics such as communication, money, sex, in-laws and more. You'll learn strategies to navigate the typical challenges couples encounter, and how to bring out the best from each other and your relationship. In this introduction to Season Two, you'll hear... Why the show was on hiatus A preview of upcoming episode and new resources That I've missed you! If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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Season One Wrap-up! 4:13

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This is a wrap on Season One, but we're working on Season Two and looking for dating, engaged or newly married couples who would like to talk to our experts. Please complete the form on the PracticallyMarried.net/podcast if you and your partner are interested. Thanks for listening and we'll talk to you in the fall! If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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What to Discuss Before Having Kids with Nikki Lively, LCSW 48:31

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Having a child is a joyous yet extremely stressful experience for most couples. So, this week I’m talking to Nikki Lively, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) about some of the conversations couples should begin having years before starting a family. We cover a wide range of topics including: Deciding if and when to have children Fertility issues Considerations for how many kids to have Gender & personality preferences Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Parental roles & expectations Division of labor Boundaries with extended family Culture, religion & community Childcare choices Nikki Lively, LCSW is the Clinical Director of the Transitions to Parenthood Program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. To learn more about Nikki's work, visit: NikkiLively.com Nikki Lively at The Family Institute Additional resources: The Family Institute Resource Library The Fair Play Method Get Ready to Say "I Do" (the FREE Practically Married mini-course) If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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Conflict As An Opportunity for Greater Intimacy: A Conversation with Shemiah Derrick, LCPC 42:33

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Today, we welcome therapist and author Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC back to the show to discuss the role conflict plays in your relationship. Shemiah brings her Gottman Method training and extensive experience working with couples to our conversation covering: How conflict presents an opportunity Why we shouldn't avoid conflict Perpetual and solvable problems How to apologize Forgiveness To learn more about Shemiah’s work, visit: ShemiahDerrick.com shemiahderrick on Instagram Amazon author page Shemiah's " The Words Between Us " couples journals (Use promo code PMPOD20 for 20% discount for Practically Married listeners) Resources referenced: Robert Taibi, LCSW Emotional disconnection (The Gottman Institute) Perpetual and solvable problems (The Gottman Institute) Gentle start-up (The Gottman Institute) Aftermath of a regrettable incident (The Gottman Institute) Marlene Chism Dr. Alexandra Solomon Get Ready to Say "I Do" (the FREE Practically Married mini-course) If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign up and receive even more relationship info and resources! Follow @getpracticallymarried on Instagram to tell us about your experiences using the strategies you hear on the show! Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Sage Holt-Hall…

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Share Your Thoughts! 3:25

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