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Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#243 | How Your Attachment Style Affects Addictive BehaviorsHave you ever wondered why some people turn to addictions while others don't? In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the fascinating connection between our attachment styles and addictive behaviors. Drawing from my years of experience as a therapist, I explain how the way we were nurtured as children impacts our emotional regulation and potentially our relationship with addictive substances and behaviors.In this episode, you'll discover:- The crucial link between your early childhood experiences and how you cope with stress and emotions as an adult- Why people with different...2025-07-2816 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#242 | The Joy of Kissing: Rekindling Passion Through Life's Most Intimate ActHave you noticed that kissing has taken a backseat in your relationship? As a relationship expert who's helped countless couples rekindle their passion, I've discovered that many couples who once shared passionate kisses now rarely lock lips – some haven't kissed in months or even years. In this episode, I dive deep into the science and emotion behind kissing, sharing why this intimate act is crucial for maintaining a vibrant, connected relationship.What you'll discover in this episode:- The fascinating brain chemistry behind kissing and how it naturally boosts feel-good hormones like oxytocin, dop...2025-07-2107 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#241 | Attachment Styles & Infidelity: What You Need to Know In this episode, Infidelity expert Todd Creager explores the crucial connection between attachment styles and infidelity - a topic he's helped thousands of couples navigate throughout my career. Drawing from his extensive experience as a relationship expert, Todd helps you understand how your early attachment patterns might be influencing your current relationship dynamics and potentially contributing to infidelity.In this episode, you'll discover:• The three main attachment styles (secure, anxious, and avoidant) and how they directly impact your vulnerability to both committing and experiencing infidelity• Why people with avoidant attachment styles are m...2025-07-1413 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#240 | Attachment Styles: How They Affect Your Love LifeIn today's episode, I'm discussingsomething I see constantly in my therapy practice - attachment styles and how they profoundly impact our intimate relationships. As this topic becomes increasingly mainstream, I want to help you understand what your attachment style means for your relationships and, most importantly, how you can develop healthier patterns.In this episode, you'll discover:The four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) and how they develop from our earliest relationshipsReal-world examples of how attachment styles show up in adult relationships, from the partner who panics when their spouse is 10...2025-07-0713 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#239 | The Hidden Cost of Not Fixing Your Communication PatternsIn this episode Therapist and relationship expert Todd Creager is diving deep into something he's observed over decades of working with couples - the devastating hidden costs of not addressing broken communication patterns in your relationship. Having worked with countless couples, he's seen how unresolved communication issues can slowly erode what was once a sacred connection, leading couples to simply "settle" for a shell of what their relationship could be.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why those "little arguments" are actually symptoms of deeper disconnection, and how to identify what's really cau...2025-06-2312 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#238 | Why Love Isn't Enough: Breaking Free from Repeating ArgumentsHave you ever wondered why you and your partner keep having the same arguments over and over, despite how much you love each other? In this powerful episode, I dive deep into why love alone isn't enough to break free from repetitive conflict patterns and what you can do to create lasting change in your relationship.Here's what you'll discover:• The surprising reason why we get stuck in survival mode during arguments, and how our childhood experiences shape our current relationship patterns• A practical, two-part solution to break free from repetitive conflicts through curi...2025-06-1613 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#237 | Why Just Talking About It Isn't Working - Moving From Conflict to ConnectionEver wonder why talking about relationship problems sometimes makes things worse? In this episode, Todd Creager therapist and relationship expert shares why "just talking about it" isn't always the solution – and what you can do instead. He's seen countless couples struggle with communication, only to end up more frustrated than when they started. But there's hope, and he's here to show you a better way.In this episode, you'll discover:- The crucial difference between "venting" and "sharing," and why one builds connection while the other creates distance- H...2025-06-0913 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#236 | What Your Parents Never Taught You About Healthy Love - The Truth RevealedIn this episode, Therapist and relationship expert Todd Creager dives deep into what our parents (and society) never taught us about healthy love. Just like we take golf lessons to improve our swing or attend medical school to become doctors, shouldn't we learn how to create and maintain healthy relationships? Drawing from my 40+ years of experience as a relationship expert, I share why most of us weren't taught the essential skills for lasting love and what we can do about it.Key takeaways from this episode:- Discover the thr...2025-06-0213 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#234 | Stopping Arguments Before They EscalateHave you ever wished you could stop an argument with your partner before it spirals out of control? In this episode, I share powerful insights on how to hit the pause button on conflicts before they even begin. Drawing from my 40 years of experience as a relationship therapist, I'll show you how to transform potentially explosive situations into opportunities for deeper connection.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why your brain tricks you into overreacting during arguments and the simple breathing technique to regain control• The game-changing difference between "clean intentions" and defe...2025-05-2615 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#233 | Why Your Partner Doesn't Hear You - It's All About Brain ChemistryEver wonder why your partner seems to be listening but isn't really hearing you? In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the fascinating neurochemical reason behind why your partner tunes out during conversations or gets defensive when you're trying to communicate.As someone who's worked with countless couples (and experienced this in my own marriage!), I'll explain why it's not just about "not caring" - it's actually about what's happening in your partner's brain.In this episode, you'll discover:- The surprising role dopamine plays in why your partner might...2025-05-1911 min
Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity#232 | How Better Communication Leads to Better Sex - Expert TipsIn this episode, I'm diving deep into the intimate connection between communication and sexual satisfaction. As a sex therapist, I've seen how great communication can transform couples' sex lives - and it's not just about talking! I'll show you how both verbal and non-verbal communication can create the intensity and connection needed for an extraordinary intimate relationship.What you'll discover in this episode:- Why being "right" is killing your sex life, and how to shift from debate mode to deep connection- The power of non-verbal communication (93% of all communication...2025-05-1206 min