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Diamond Defense Podcast When Money Becomes Control: Financial Abuse with Dr. Merideth ThompsonDr. Merideth Thompson joins the Diamond Defense Podcast to unpack financial abuse in intimate relationships: what it is, how it overlaps with coercive control, common red flags, safe exit planning, recovery, and how loved ones can help. Self Defense ResourcesDiamond Defensehttps://diamonddefense.com/resourcesOther ResourcesCAPSA (Citizens Against Physical & Sexual Abuse)https://www.capsa.org/ FinAbilityhttps://www.finability.org/ Domestic Violence Hotline (in the United States) 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

2026-04-1453 min

Media Rebel Unplugged Leading Through Breakup, Divorce, and Trials: The Relationship Standard You Need NowSend us Fan MailIn this episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, Janice sits down with Dr. Merideth Thompson to talk about what it really looks like to lead while navigating difficult personal seasons and how to date intentionally. From relationship challenges to self trust and major life decisions, this conversation highlights the reality many high-performing women are carrying behind the scenes.Merideth shares insight on how personal experiences can impact leadership, confidence, and decision making. They talk about recognizing when something is no longer working, what it takes to rebuild self trust after staying too...

2026-04-0724 min

Attachment Theory in Action The Power of Clarity: Dr. Merideth ThompsonToday Kirsty sits down with Dr. Merideth Thompson for an open conversation about how to recognize when relationships aren't working and the steps needed to gain clarity and determine next steps to become healthier and happier. Show Notes: Merideth Thompson, Ph.D. Founder – Partner Lab “Clarity. Confidence. Hope.” Personal Website Clarity for Every RelationshipMerideth Thompson, Ph.D. Founder – Partner Lab “Clarity. Confidence. Hope.” Personal Website Don’t Underestimate Her Connect with the Attachment Theory in Action Podcast: ATIA Podcast We...

2026-03-1745 min

Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy Slow Dating, Relationship Clarity, and Reclaiming Yourself After 40 with Merideth ThompsonTalk to KimThis week on Midlife with Courage™, Kim talks with research professor and Partner Lab founder Merideth Thompson about midlife courage, including ending a 22-year marriage, dating again at 43, and using relationship science to make smart decisions. They discuss “slow dating,” why waiting for permission or perfect confidence costs time and self-trust, and why fulfillment after 40 is about reclaiming and integrating who you are (including grieving who you couldn’t be earlier). Merideth shares her data-driven approach to dating, the value of accountability and emotional safety, and how Partner Lab tools—like a stay...

2026-03-1733 min

Intentional Divorce Insights How to Find Peace During Divorce: Letting Go and Moving ForwardIn this thoughtful episode, Leah Hadley welcomes Dr. Merideth Thompson, TEDx speaker, executive coach, and relationship researcher with over two decades of experience and a deeply personal divorce story. Dr. Thompson opens up about staying in her first marriage too long, the impact it had on her children, and her eventual decision to prioritize joy, peace, and well-being. Key Takeaways: - Dr. Merideth Thompson’s Divorce Journey: She discusses marrying her high school sweetheart, staying together for the sake of her kids, and the moment she realized staying was more harmful than leaving....

2026-03-1729 min

Modern Family Matters How Power, Conflict, and Attachment Shape Decisions In DivorceSend us Fan MailDivorce decisions are rarely made in a calm, rational bubble. When fear hits, money can turn into leverage, conflict can become a reflex, and old power dynamics can keep running the show even after you decide the marriage is over. We sit down with negotiation professor and mediation coach Merideth Thompson, Ph.D. to unpack the real drivers behind “bad deals” in divorce and how to protect yourself before the process protects you.We dig into how finances get weaponized through control, hidden information, and pressure tactics, and why that uncertainty make...

2026-03-1631 min

No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women From Relationship Ambivalence To Clarity: Ways To Decide Whether To Stay Or GoThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Love should feel honest, not hazy. We sit down with Dr. Merideth Thompson, founder of Partner Lab, to unpack how data-driven insights turn relationship confusion into clarity—whether you’re looking to strengthen a good partnership, repair a drifting one, or leave a harmful dynamic safely. Drawing on research across thousands of couples, Merideth breaks down the surprising heavy-hitters that predict long-term health: perceived partner commitment, perceived partner satisfaction, your own sexual satisfaction, responsiveness to bids for connection, and low controlling conflict—not just “better communication.”Together we explore am...

2026-03-1250 min

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino How to Build Healthy Relationships Using Data with Dr. Merideth ThompsonWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series featuring Founder of Partner Lab, Coach, and Social Scientist Dr. Merideth Thompson. With a background in psychological research, executive coaching, and a self-described “data nerd,” Dr. Merideth launched Partner Lab to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to live their best relationship lives. Driven by her own experience of staying too long in a dysfunctional relationship, navigating single life, and then entering the dating world with a research-focused mindset, she developed a passion for helping others build healthy, intentional partnerships. Using data-driven insi...

2026-03-0332 min

1 in 3 Signals Of Control: Naming Abuse Clearly with Dr. Merideth Thompson I Ep. 109Power doesn’t always leave a bruise.In Episode 109 of the 1 in 3 Podcast, negotiation professor and relationship scientist Dr. Merideth Thompson breaks down the subtle but devastating patterns of emotional abuse, financial control, and gaslighting — and how they slowly erode self-trust.We explore:• Early signs of emotional control• How gaslighting creates chronic self-doubt• The hidden impact of financial abuse• Why accountability is a clear marker of a safe partner• Trauma-aware documentation strategies• Rebuilding financial independence after years of control• The 90-day rule for safer dating after abuseDr. Thompson...

2026-02-251h 02

Wild Souls 96. Redefining Love Beyond "The One" w/ Merideth ThompsonWhat if your body already knows the truth about your relationship - and your mind is just catching up?In this conversation, Cat sits down with Merideth Thompson, PhD, founder of Partner Lab, to reorient love away from the fairytale of “the one” and toward relationships as portals for growth, clarity, and self-trust. Merideth is a psychological researcher and executive coach who helps people use data-driven insights alongside somatic wisdom to make empowered choices - whether that means strengthening a relationship or ending it with care.Together, they explore the...

2026-02-2058 min

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse From Stuck to Thriving: Relationship Wisdom with Dr. Merideth ThompsonStuck in a Relationship That Isn’t Working? A Negotiation Expert on Divorce, Dating After Divorce, and How to Decide Whether to Stay or GoWhat if the hardest part of a relationship isn’t the conflict—but the indecision?In this powerful episode of Start Your Comeback, Toni Thrash sits down with Dr. Merideth Thompson, social scientist, negotiation expert, and founder of Partner Lab, for an honest conversation about relationships that linger long after they stop working.Dr. Thompson blends data, research, and lived experi...

2026-02-1233 min

Ple^sure Principles Sex, Safety, and Power: What Truly Drives Relationship Satisfaction with Dr. Merideth Thompson In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Sayan Bhattacharjee sits down with Dr. Merideth Thompson to unpack how sexual satisfaction shapes relationship health at a deeper level. This conversation explores why intimacy is not a bonus but a core part of emotional connection, safety, and long-term fulfillment. This episode is for couples feeling confused, pressured, or disconnected around intimacy, and for individuals who want healthier, more honest relationships. You will walk away with practical mindset shifts to replace performance pressure with trust, consent, and curiosity. About the Guest: Dr. Merideth Thompson is a social...

2026-01-2520 min

Mind Meets Machine How Relationship Science Helps You Stay Or Go With Clarity with Merideth ThompsonUncertainty keeps smart people stuck. We go straight at the fog—why it forms, how it hides real risks, and what evidence says actually makes love last—alongside Dr. Meredith Thompson, a negotiation scholar and founder of Partner Lab. Meredith breaks down how emotional and financial control often masquerade as care, how gaslighting disconnects you from your body’s alarms, and why staying “for the kids” can teach the very dynamics you hope to avoid.We map the science of healthy relationships into plain language: perceived partner commitment, genuine responsiveness to everyday bids, the power of appreciation, sexual sat...

2026-01-0933 min

Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Relationship Ambivalence: How to Get Clarity on Staying or Leaving | E471Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t know if I should stay, and I don’t know if I should go”? That painful in-between is called relationship ambivalence, and it can quietly drain years of your life if you don’t get clarity. In this episode, I’m joined by relationship researcher Dr. Merideth Thompson, who knows that limbo all too well. After staying stuck for nearly a decade, she created Partner Lab, a research-based company focused on improving relationships as a cornerstone of overall wellness. Together we’ll explore what the science says a...

2025-09-1154 min

2025-09-1151 min

Leave Better: Conversations of Impact for Business and Life Negotiation with Merideth ThompsonIn episode 9, we are pleased to have Dr. Merideth Thompson (@merideththompson) — a Management professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. In this podcast, Merideth and I talk about the importance of mindset and how learning the art of negotiation can help you in the long run.What we discuss with Dr. Meredith Thompson:A MantraClarity in PersonalityNegotiationToxic CultureCAPSAResources Mentioned:MeridethTompson.comSheldrick Wildlife TrustCAPSAThe transcript of this episode can be found here.Merideth Thompson (1.20.22)[00:00] Intro to Merideth[01:38] A Mantra[04:22] Cla...

2022-08-2224 min

Grit and Grace 1.13.18 – Meet Sean “Skippy” Thompson! – Grit and GraceListen in as Jennifer and Merideth kick of this week’s show of Grit and Grace with a quick catch up on their week and special guest, Sean "Skippy" Thompson stops in to share about his experience directing, as well as being co-host on the LSCR's morning show - weekdays from 9-11am! Plus, the ladies have their #SharetheSweetness and Dream Land moments - be sure to also subscrbe to their YouTube channel @ www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGVJmyEWmz5X4lbtl1KGFQ ---- Contact the ladies by Email: GritandGraceTexas@gmail.com Like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/gritandgracetexas/ More info about G...

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