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Dr. Sheryl‘s PodCouchEpisode 082 - A Better Share with Dr. Morgan CutlipDr. Morgan Cutlip is a mother of two, married to her high school sweetheart, and she has worked in the field of relationship education for over 15 years alongside her father, Dr. John Van Epp, who is the founder of Love Thinks and developer of multiple relationship education courses that have been taught to over a million people worldwide. She is “on a mission to help women feel empowered in all of their relationships so that they feel whole, light, and deeply connected to those they love.”Her new book, A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Ment...2025-04-2928 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingDr. Morgan Cutlip on Why Understanding the Mental Load Is Critical to the Success of a RelationshipWe are in for such a fun conversation today with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, author of A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex, which is out April 8. In today's episode, Morgan teaches us why understanding the mental load is so important to a successful partnership. She teaches us that the mental load is comprised of three parts—physical, cognitive, and emotional, and we talk about that, as well as the cycle of unmet needs, the PAR acronym and what it means for both men and women, and what the de...2025-03-3030 min
HERself195. The Secrets to Long-Term Partnership with Dr. John Van EppIt always feels good to get advice from those who are two steps ahead of us in life. And that’s exactly what today’s episode is. We have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. John Van Epp, developer of evidence based relationship programs. He also has his PhD in counseling and psychology. Dr. John Van Epp has over 44 years of marriage experience himself and has raised two daughters who are also in healthy marriages. You might even recognize one of his daughters; Dr. Morgan Cutlip, who has been on the show twice before!2023-08-211h 00
Mama KnowsRelationship Drama dissected by two Psychologists w/Dr. Morgan Cutlip & Dr. JohnMama Knows listeners sent in their relationship drama and Dr. Morgan Cutlip & her dad Dr. John, Psychologists, unravel what in the world is going on and how you can fix it?https://lovethinks.com/https://www.mylovethinks.com/online-courses/https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip/Morgan Van Epp Cutlip developed an interest in romantic relationship health at a young age, and traveled with her father when he first started teaching the How to Avoid Falling for Jerk program over 20 years ago.Since, Morgan has completed her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Mi...2022-10-1847 min
Love Thinks PodcastEnneagram 101 with Christa HardinHave you heard about the Enneagram and wonder what it is all about? Christa Hardin joins Dr. John and Dr. Morgan to clearly explain this tool that has helped so many individuals and couples. For years, she has provided enneagram coaching and resources specifically for couples in marriage(https://www.enneagraminyourmarriage.com).If you’ve ever wondered how someone discovers their Enneagram type, you’ll love how Christa breaks down the key questions to ask to discover yours and helps John figure out his Enneagram type during the episode.2022-05-2541 minLove Thinks PodcastGoing from Partners to Parents: Marriage After Kids with Tricia and DaveIn this episode of the Love Thinks podcast, Dr. John Van Epp and Dr. Morgan Cutlip sit with Tricia Fox and Dave Ransom who are a married couple of two young children. Dave and Tricia share their experience transitioning from a couple to parents and what married life was like after kids. They share relatable moments and struggles and how they navigated through growing stronger and more connected. 2022-05-1838 minLove Thinks PodcastGet to know Dr. John Van Epp and Dr. Morgan CutlipDr. John Van Epp and Dr. Morgan Cutlip share their story and how they began working together as a father-daughter team to help people in their relationships. They share stories of some of the earliest experiences of Dr. Morgan's life and how they shaped her interest in helping people develop healthy relationships and how Dr. John inspired and nurtured this interest.2022-05-0433 minLove Thinks PodcastHandling the mental load a solo parent with Dr. Brooke WeinsteinThis is our third podcast interview on the topic of the “mental load.” Dr. Brooke Weinstein joined Dr. John and Dr. Morgan to share how she has successfully learned to carry her mental load while keeping her own self-care a high priority. Her story is inspiring with many diverse and challenging chapters: a wife with a husband struggling with depression; a mother of two boys (now 8 and 5); a working mom with a thriving practice; an almost divorced and later, widowed solo-parent. And yet, through all these experiences she has been resilient to continue to deepen her joy and love of l...2022-05-0438 minLove Thinks PodcastA couple shares about healing from a betrayalIt takes courage to share aspects of your life and marriage on a podcast, and something beyond courage to talk about personal failures. Peter and Alex personify this exceptional courage, as they share about a dark time of betrayed trust in their marriage and how they were able to build back their love and trust. Dr. John and Dr. Morgan sat down with Alex and Peter, parents of three kids, ages 5-9, and were amazed at the grace and wisdom they expressed in their relationship over the last few years of working through an emotional affair. 2022-04-2736 minLove Thinks PodcastHow to not freak out when your 8 year old tells you they have a crushMost parents will eventually face the day when their young kid admits that they have a crush or someone has a crush on them. Many parents feel anxious and unequipped for the conversations that may need to follow. Dr. John and Dr. Morgan are a father-daughter team, and they are in a really unique position to discuss this often-overlooked area of how parents can engage with their elementary kids about their crushes... and yes, they said “elementary” kids! They discuss how to engage young kids in meaningful conversations when their child shares that either they have a crush, or someo...2022-04-2039 minLove Thinks PodcastHow a married couple shares the mental loadDr. John and Dr. Morgan sat down with Charity and Ted to explore how they deal with their mental loads. They have been married 20 years and are in the hectic season of raising four kids, ages 9-16. Although no one is perfect, they are a wonderful couple and through this interview they share several tips for tackling the mental load together throughout all stages of a relationship.2022-04-1346 minLove Thinks PodcastA man's perspective on the mental loadOne of the biggest challenges faced by couples is how they carry and express their “mental loads.” In this first of several podcasts on the topic, Dr. John and Dr. Morgan sat down with Jonathan to explore how he handles his own mental load, and the ways he and his wife work together to support each other’s mental loads as they raise their four kids, ages 7, 5, 3, and 1.2022-04-0643 minLove Thinks PodcastWhen to Back Down From a Fight Part 2At one time or another many of us have felt that we either backed down from a fight too soon or pushed too strongly.In part two of this episode we explore how to make the decision of whether or not to back down from a fight. 2022-03-3022 min