Relationship Cocktail Hour Podcast

Michael & Carey discuss how stress can affect your relationship, and share helpful ideas on how to protect yourself from letting stress cause fighting or disconnect.  They also share their tale of getting stranded in Iceland while flying Wow Air, an Icelandic airline that went bankrupt.

Michael and Carey discuss the Recreational Companionship premise as laid out by Dr. Bill Harley in the Marriage Builders program.  They also discuss going on a date with your "fake partner" and explain how to do that in your relationship, and share their thoughts on Mulled Wine. 

Enjoy part two of the interview with Dr. Bill and Joyce Harley.  Dr. Harley is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author. In this episode, Dr.Harley shares the Policy of Radical Honesty, and discusses recreational companionship with your partner. Dr. Harley and Joyce have a number of pursuits, most notably marriagebuilders.com and Marriage Builders Radio, an internet radio program centered around their Marriage Builders program. The Marriage Builders program grew out of years of Dr, Harley's experience in his practice and clinical research.  The primary goal of their program is to keep couples in romantic love. Joyce and Dr. Harley were kind enough to spend a few hours imparting their wisdom on healthy marriages and relationships.  

In this episode, Michael and Carey interview Dr. Bill and Joyce Harley.  Dr. Harley is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author. Dr. Harley and Joyce have a number of pursuits, most notably marriagebuilders.com and Marriage Builders Radio, an internet radio program centered around their Marriage Builders program. The Marriage Builders program grew out of years of Dr, Harley's experience in his practice and clinical research.  The primary goal of their program is to keep couples in romantic love. Joyce and Dr. Harley were kind enough to spend a few hours imparting their wisdom on healthy marriages and relationships.

In this episode, Michael and Carey talk to Mindy Andrade.  Mindy is a recovery coach and wealth strategist. Mindy talks about her own history with codependency, discusses the signs one might recognize if they are in a codependent relationship and techniques to start to establishing boundaries.

In part two of the codependency series, Michael and Carey delve into what it means to be codependent, and offer help to learn to overcome codependency or "unhealthy helping" in relationships.  They also share a drink recipe for Caramel Apple Sangria.

Michael and Carey explore codependency or "unhealthy helping" in relationships, and help you identify whether you may be in one or not. They also review a grapefruit beer by Ballast Point and give you their honest feedback. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey discuss Gifts from the book, "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. This is the episode in a five-part series covering the love languages. They also discuss a beer containing hemp with mixed reviews. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey continue their series on the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. They discuss the "Acts of Service" love language. They give the recipe for the amazingly refreshing "Spagarita." Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey discuss Quality Time from the book, "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. They also explore the stages of decline in dying relationships, and how to identify if your relationship may be in jeopardy. Listen to learn about the featured drink of the week, an AMAZING beer that may be both of their fave! And, that's saying something since both Carey and Michael are usually on opposite sides of the globe in beer taste. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Carey and Michael explore the concept of how physical touch can help meet the needs of your partner using the principles of the book, "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. They also share a recipe for a refreshing summer drink called the "sueno."  Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey discuss the premise of The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and focus on Words of Affirmation. This episode is recorded live from Cocoa Beach, Florida at the Cocoa Beach Brewing company and features one of their outstanding brewed selections. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey focus on how to have healthy boundaries in a relationship. Learn more about setting boundaries and how to enforce them to have the most fulfilling and respectful relationship possible. They also share a Brooklyn Brewery beer selection courtesy of Danny Nicholson. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey come to you live from Lupine Brewery in Delano, Minnesota to explore the topic of investing time into your romantic relationship and the Policy of Undivided Attention by Dr. Bill Harley. The featured drink of the week is Bark at the Loon, a hearty and aromatic Christmas doppelbock. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.

Michael and Carey banter about resolving conflict in relationships, exploring both healthy and unhealthy ways to solve disagreements. They also cover the Policy of Joint Agreement as outlined in the Marriage Builders program, and share a delectable recipe for an original Pumpkin Russian cocktail. Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com

Carey and Michael discuss the many differences between men and women and share one of their favorite Minnesota winter warmer ales with you. 

Michael and Carey discuss the love bank concept of Dr. Bill Harley, which teaches couples how to stay in love. And, they share their recipe for the "Blitzen Backflip" drink! Learn more at www.relationshipcocktailhour.com.