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Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky
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Been There Got Out Podcast
Navigating Trust and Betrayal in Military Marriages
Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky, a distinguished psychologist and marriage and family therapist, returns to share her invaluable insights on one of the most challenging issues faced by military couples: infidelity. With infidelity rates climbing by 22% during deployments, Dr. Polinsky unveils the seven distinct types of affairs that can arise, offering a clearer understanding of the underlying motivations. The conversation delves into the immense stress and separation distress that deployments can impose, often leading to emotional disconnection and conflict that may drive individuals to seek solace elsewhere. Her expertise helps listeners navigate the murky waters of self-blame and relationship challenges.
2025-12-12
41 min
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!
Marriage Counselor & Sex Therapist Dr LIz
Hi there! I’m Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky. I’m a marriage therapist, sex therapist, and podcaster. Growing up in a military family and now being a military spouse, I have a special passion for helping military and veteran families overcome the unique challenges of military life. I have a lot of training to know what works. I'm specifically trained in working the couples and the impact of trauma—including combat, sexual trauma, relationship violence, and PTSD. I'm also a Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and Supervisor (EFT). Through my podcast and counseling services, I have h...
2025-07-29
57 min
Been There Got Out Podcast
Learning to Trust Again After a Toxic Relationship
Join us as we explore the challenging yet crucial journey of learning to trust again after toxic relationships, with insights from Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky, founder of Communicate and Connect Counseling. In our conversation, Dr. Polinsky shares her expertise on the prevalence of betrayal, from infidelity and intimate partner violence to emotional abuse. Discover the nuances between situational couple violence and intimate terrorism, and learn about the pursue-withdraw dynamic, a common pattern in relationships. We also discuss how emotionally focused couple therapy can serve as a powerful tool for healing and improving relationships after betrayal.As we navigate...
2025-07-15
35 min
Nourished Inside Out with Aneta Waclaw
How to Reconnect When You’re Drifting Apart — With Couples Therapist Dr. Liz Polinsky
Send us a textStruggling to feel truly connected in your relationship? In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky, a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, to explore how couples can rebuild emotional intimacy, improve communication, and reignite connection—even after years of feeling distant.With her unique expertise in couples counseling, sex therapy, and military marriage support, Dr. Liz shares actionable insights to overcome personality clashes, navigate emotional triggers, and heal disconnection in relationships. Whether you're a couple dealing with everyday stress or navigating the uniq...
2025-06-16
39 min
Please Me! Podcast with Eve
Overcoming Sexual Desire Discrepancies: How Planning Can Ignite Passion| Sex Coach
Send Eve a text, question, or suggestion! Join Patreon :Add free early releases of Please Me!Bonus episodesEve's webinarsEpisode Summary:In this episode of Please Me!, Eve welcomes special guest Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky, a marriage counselor, sex therapist, and expert in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Together, they tackle one of the most common yet challenging issues couples face: sexual desire discrepancies. Learn how planning intimacy, breaking societal myths about sex, and embracing vulnerability can reignite passion in your relationship.Dr. Liz shares actionable strategies t...
2024-12-04
41 min
The Therapist Mom Podcast: Launch and Grow Your Private Practice
Episode 77: Helping Military Couples Thrive Amid Unique Struggles with Dr. Liz Polinksy
Welcome to this week's episode of the Raised to Empower Podcast. I'm joined today by my guest Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Polinsky, a military spouse, Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor, and the owner of Communicate & Connect Counseling in Virginia Beach, which specializes in providing marriage and family therapy service to military and veteran families. Listen in as we discuss the unique challenges faced by military couples and how her practice serves this population. Learn more about Dr. Polinsky’s work at www.communicateandconnect.com and on the following channelsInstagram: @communicateandconnectFa...
2024-07-15
50 min
Marriage Underdogs Radio Show
EP37. Military Couples: Key Takeaways from Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky, LMFT
🎙️ Welcome to Marriage Underdogs Radio Show! In this episode, host Chris A Matthews introduces his guest, Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky, a therapist specializing in couples' therapy and trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Dr. Polinsky shares her personal journey, including struggles in relationships, and her discovery of EFT during her master's program. They discuss the "wounded healer" concept and how Dr. Polinsky's practical experience as a military spouse provides unique insight into working with military couples. The episode delves into the limitations and quality concerns of free military counseling resources and the significance of expert training in marriage couns...
2024-01-23
36 min
Lessons Learned Podcast: The Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done with Money
Failed Understanding of Savings with a YNAB Account with Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky
ABOUT OUR GUESTElizabeth Polinsky is a Certified EFT Marriage Counselor and Supervisor Candidate practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Liz’s goal is to help couples who want to grow and change their relationship into one where both people feel understood, accepted, and cared for, but they just need the support to get there. As a military spouse herself, she has a passion for working with military and veteran couples. Liz also hosts the “The Communicate and Connect Podcast for Military Relationships.” CONTACT OUR GUESTWebsite: www.Elizabe...
2023-10-19
32 min
Things You Learn in Therapy
Ep70: Navigating Sex and Intimacy in Relationships: A Candid Conversation with Therapist Liz Polinsky
Send us a textAre you and your partner struggling to communicate about sex and intimacy? Join us as I talk with Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Liz offers her expertise on navigating conversations about sexual desire, boundaries, and past experiences, while also shedding light on the impact of sexual trauma and societal messages on our relationships.Dive into the complexities of sexual distress within relationships and learn how to determine when it's time to seek help. We discuss...
2023-10-13
44 min
Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories...Real Relationships
Love in Uniform - Supporting Military Relationships - feat. Elizabeth Polinsky
HELPING THOSE WHO SERVE: #podcast on #love #marriage & #relationships by #relationshipexperts #DrRayandJean w/ #relationshipadvice for #couples, we talk with #therapist, #ElizabethPolinsky about her work with #militarycouples Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com
2023-07-31
35 min
The Connected Wife
HMS059 | How Not To Relate To Your Spouse with Elizabeth Polinsky
Send us a textTrauma. PTSD. Divorce. These are just a few of the issues mentioned that can disrupt a marriage.Bumps and disagreements are indeed a normal part of any relationship, including marriages. No marriage is perfect, and it is unrealistic to expect complete harmony and agreement at all times. However, what sets apart healthier and happier marriages is how couples handle these challenges.In a healthy and happy marriage, both partners recognize that disagreements are inevitable and approach them with respect, understanding, and open communication. They understand t...
2023-07-18
50 min
Love Is Us: Exploring Relationships and How We Connect
PTSD and Relationships, with Elizabeth Polinsky
PTSD has a tremendous impact on all areas of a person's life, including on their relationships. PTSD is an internal reaction to trauma that helps a person cope with an overwhelming event. It can also keep that person stuck in a place of pain and fear, which makes it difficult to relate to others. The good news is that there are ways to heal. Today I talk with Elizabeth Polinsky, who works with couples who are dealing with the effects of trauma (amongst other issues). She talks with us about PTSD, how it impacts us i...
2023-06-20
51 min
The Codependummy Podcast
Attachment Styles and Codependency with Elizabeth Polinsky, LMC
-What are attachment styles? -How do attachment styles relate to codependency? -How can we navigate the positive and negative impacts of attachment styles on our relationship? Welcome to Episode 123! This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Polinsky, LMC, all about attachment styles. Liz educates us on the four types of attachment style: avoidant, disorganized, anxious, and secure. She describes the similarities between anxious attachment style and codependency (since we often are anxious in our relationships, right?). We then explore how attachment styles impact our intimate romantic relationships. Liz shares about...
2023-04-24
59 min
Things You Learn in Therapy
S3 E4 : Learning what healthy dependence in relationships looks like with Liz Polinsky
Send us a textDependence is a dirty word in our society. Independence is the “goal”. But what if it’s not? What if that very way of thinking is the thing that keeps us from having healthy attachments and connection in our relationships? My guest, Liz Polinsky, comes on today to help us see that HEALTHY dependence should be our goal in relationships. And better yet, she shares tips on HOW we can take small steps toward achieving that! What a gift we have in Liz’s invaluable expertise in couples work.Elizabeth Polinsky...
2023-02-03
32 min
Practical for Your Practice
Making Room for Emotions: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Military Couples
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for couples that helps couples get better understanding and accepting their emotions, to be vulnerable in communicating those emotions to each other, and to get better at validating and supporting their partners. A challenge that therapists often face when working with military clients who are in committed relationships is deciding when to address relationship issues in individual therapy and when to refer your client to couples therapy. In this episode, certified EFT therapist Liz Polinksy share some actionable intel related to her work with military couples.Elizabeth Polinsky, LCSW...
2023-01-09
38 min
Mom Essentials
It's Not Really About the Laundry
Have you ever faught with your spouse about the laudndry, the dishes, or (insert a household chore of your choice)? We've all been there, but most of the time it isn't actually about that specific thing... it goes deeper. Elizabeth Polinsky, a Certified Emotionally Focused Marriage Counselor, shares the real reasons we have fights, what can be tracked back to our childhood, and ways to better communicate with our partners. You can grab up more tips on her podcast The Communicate & Connect Podcast for Military Relationships. To get in touch with L...
2022-08-26
42 min
Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Maintaining Healthy Military and Veteran Relationships
Elizabeth Polinsky is a marriage counselor for military and veteran families, and the host of The Communicate & Connect Podcast for Military Relationships. In this episode, we talk about maintaining healthy military families. Links & Resources Communicate & Connect Podcast Relationship Email Course Elizabeth Polinsky on Instagram Elizabeth Polinsky on YouTube Transcript Scott DeLuzio 00:00:00 Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast, where we're focused on giving hope and strength to the entire military community. Whether you're a veteran, active duty, guard, reserve, or family member, this podcast will share inspirational stories and resources that are use...
2022-03-15
46 min
Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Maintaining Healthy Military and Veteran Relationships
Elizabeth Polinsky is a marriage counselor for military and veteran families, and the host of The Communicate & Connect Podcast for Military Relationships. In this episode, we talk about maintaining healthy military families. Links & Resources Communicate & Connect Podcast Relationship Email Course Elizabeth Polinsky on Instagram Elizabeth Polinsky on YouTube Transcript Scott DeLuzio 00:00:00 Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast, where we're focused on giving hope and strength to the entire military community. Whether you're a veteran, active duty, guard, reserve, or family member, this podcast will share inspirational stories and resources that are use...
2022-03-15
46 min
Things You Learn in Therapy
S1E2: The power of the monthly meeting (and so much more!)
Send us a textToday's episode, we explore tangible ways to make relationships stronger - specifically a twist on the commonly considered "monthly meeting." I found myself thinking... "YES! I need to do this!" I hope you will find my guest, Liz Polinsky, to be SO helpful in your own understanding of #thingsyoulearninthearpy. We explore topics related to military families, which is her area of expertise, but also many other relationship and communication-focused strategies that are often a part of the #thingsyoulearnintherapy. Thanks for tuning in!Elizabeth Polinsky is a marriage counselor at The Relationship C...
2022-01-27
33 min
The Heart Matters with Ibn Leon Morris
A Talk With Relationship Counselor For Military Families Elizabeth Polinsky
Elizabeth Polinsky is a Marriage Counselor for military families and the host of The Communicate & Connect Podcast For Military Relationships. She dropped by The Heart Matters to discuss her career, relationships, and why she counsels military relationships Visit her website: elizabethpolinskycounseling.com Follow her on Instagram: @LizPolinsky Follow Louis on Instagram: @louis_morris_coaching Check out his new relationship book The Patterns Of The Power Couple by visiting louismorriscoaching.com in the Resources Section. Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member so we can continue to bring you c...
2022-01-04
49 min
Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life
Linda's Corner - Relationship challenges and personal growth with Elizabeth Polinsky
Elizabeth Polinsky is a military marriage counselor in Norfolk, Virginia, and the host of The Communicate & Connect Podcast for Military Relationships. She is also currently working on a Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in couple therapy. What makes marriage so challenging? We all have deep seated fears like: Am I accepted? Am I good enough? Am I going to be abandoned? Am I a failure? In marriage, we often trigger each other's worst fears without even realizing it because we deeply care what the other person thinks about us. In this episode we discuss h...
2021-11-08
30 min
Brass Tacks and Beers
Brass Tacks & Beers #34 (Elizabeth Polinsky)
Listen in while we discuss life and relationships with Elizabeth Polinsky.
2021-01-11
48 min