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Been There Got Out PodcastNavigating Trust and Betrayal in Military MarriagesDr. 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.
2025-12-1241 min
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!Marriage Counselor & Sex Therapist Dr LIzHi 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...
2025-07-2957 minBeen There Got Out PodcastLearning to Trust Again After a Toxic RelationshipJoin 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...
2025-07-1535 min
Nourished Inside Out with Aneta WaclawHow to Reconnect When You’re Drifting Apart — With Couples Therapist Dr. Liz PolinskySend 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...
2025-06-1639 min
Please Me! Podcast with EveOvercoming Sexual Desire Discrepancies: How Planning Can Ignite Passion| Sex CoachSend 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...
2024-12-0441 min
The Therapist Mom Podcast: Launch and Grow Your Private PracticeEpisode 77: Helping Military Couples Thrive Amid Unique Struggles with Dr. Liz PolinksyWelcome 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...
2024-07-1550 min
Marriage Underdogs Radio ShowEP37. 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...
2024-01-2336 min
Lessons Learned Podcast: The Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done with MoneyFailed Understanding of Savings with a YNAB Account with Elizabeth "Liz" PolinskyABOUT 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...
2023-10-1932 min
Things You Learn in TherapyEp70: Navigating Sex and Intimacy in Relationships: A Candid Conversation with Therapist Liz PolinskySend 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...
2023-10-1344 min
Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories...Real RelationshipsLove in Uniform - Supporting Military Relationships - feat. Elizabeth PolinskyHELPING 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
2023-07-3135 min
The Connected WifeHMS059 | How Not To Relate To Your Spouse with Elizabeth PolinskySend 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...
2023-07-1850 min
Love Is Us: Exploring Relationships and How We ConnectPTSD and Relationships, with Elizabeth PolinskyPTSD 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...
2023-06-2051 min
The Codependummy PodcastAttachment 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...
2023-04-2459 minThings You Learn in TherapyS3 E4 : Learning what healthy dependence in relationships looks like with Liz PolinskySend 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...
2023-02-0332 min
Practical for Your PracticeMaking Room for Emotions: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Military CouplesEmotionally-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...
2023-01-0938 min
Mom EssentialsIt's Not Really About the LaundryHave 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...
2022-08-2642 min
Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military ServiceMaintaining Healthy Military and Veteran RelationshipsElizabeth 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...
2022-03-1546 min
Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military ServiceMaintaining Healthy Military and Veteran RelationshipsElizabeth 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...
2022-03-1546 min
Things You Learn in TherapyS1E2: 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...
2022-01-2733 min
The Heart Matters with Ibn Leon MorrisA Talk With Relationship Counselor For Military Families Elizabeth PolinskyElizabeth 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...
2022-01-0449 min
Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better LifeLinda's Corner - Relationship challenges and personal growth with Elizabeth PolinskyElizabeth 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...
2021-11-0830 min
Brass Tacks and BeersBrass Tacks & Beers #34 (Elizabeth Polinsky)Listen in while we discuss life and relationships with Elizabeth Polinsky.
2021-01-1148 min