Couplehood
In the Couplehood podcast, you’ll learn key communication strategies that will help you speak your truth and share with your partner in a loving and constructive way. Hosted by Allison Villa - a registered psychotherapist and relationship expert - with a mission to empower parents to make their romantic relationship a priority. We’ll dive deep into the reasons why so many couples let the little things brew in their relationships — and how you can face these proactively to avoid putting your couple in the breakdown lane. You’ll discover why self-care can actually be the key to having a harmonious relationship and how easy it can be to schedule it into your day — even as a busy parent!
Episodes
44 episodes
Taking Pause. Permission To Go Inwards.
“Let this be your permission to go inwards and listen to the answers that are already within you.” — Allison Villa Hello dear friends - some bittersweet news to share… This will be th...
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Episode 41
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12:47
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Simple Ways To Show Love Every Day
“The day to day moments are just as meaningful as the date nights you have.”— Allison VillaHow do we show love every day, when family life is so full-on?I get this question a lot.<...
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Episode 40
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11:12
10 Lessons from 10 Years of Parenthood
“The best measure of your parenting is your child’s happiness.”— Allison VillaHave you ever stopped to think about what lessons you have learned in parenthood? Recently, I’ve celebrated a hu...
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Episode 39
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12:32
Baby Shower vs. Blessing Way
“A Blessing Way is traditionally when multi-generations come together to celebrate & support the mother-to-be before baby’s arrival.”— Allison VillaToday’s episode of the Couplehood podcast is for tho...
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Episode 38
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13:36
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From Cautious To Courageous
“I want our kids to see the support we give each other. You can have differences, but still be loving and supportive of each other.”— SarahToday’s episode is part of my limited Sandbox Spotlight series, w...
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Episode 37
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34:58
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Moving, Homeschooling & Renovating: Allison & Arjan Reflect
“You don’t need to know how it’s going to unfold. You just need to take the first step.” — Allison Villa In this episode we are continuing the Couple’s Sandbox Spotlight Series, but for this special episode, I invi...
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Episode 36
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25:13
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Finding Empathy Through The Coping Season
“I’m all about small steps that have a big impact.” — Allison If you’re a couple that’s in the Coping Season, this episode is for you! We’ll be exploring how couples deal with relationship stresses and learn how to commu...
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Episode 35
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30:57
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Your Family & Relationship Vision: Why It Matters & How To Make It Come To Life
“How you love each other today lives on through your children and in generations to come.” — Allison Villa In this week’s episodes of the Couplehood podcast, we are bringing back the Sandbox Spotlight series, a lim...
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Episode 34
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27:15
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Replay: Persevering Towards The Confident Season
Please enjoy this replay episode of number 18!“Before the pandemic, I was a completely different person.”— CeciliaIf you’re a couple that’s had a major lifestyle change during the pandemic, this will be...
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24:22
Replay: A Strong Foundation Lasts a Lifetime
Please enjoy this replay of episode 17!“It’s not easy to parent if you’re not on the same wavelength.”— JakeWelcome to the first episode of the Sandbox Spotlight series, a limited series featuring intervie...
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23:52
3 Way To Support Your Couple Beyond Traditional Therapy
“You are the secure base for your children. If you’re not good, then it filters down to your kids.”— Allison VillaWhile the stigma against therapy has fallen quite a bit over the last few decades as more people ar...
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Episode 33
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19:34
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Intimacy Beyond Sex
“What does emotional foreplay look like to you?”— Allison VillaIn any long-term relationship, there will be periods where sexual frequency shifts. This can be tied to medical issues, stress, changes in mental heal...
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Episode 32
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15:12
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How To Build Trust
“Words and actions are the ultimate way to build trust in your relationship.”— Allison VillaWhat’s the ultimate make-or-break when it comes to enjoying a healthy and successful relationship?Trust...
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Episode 31
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13:34
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Set Boundaries. Prevent Resentment.
“What do you need to feel good, and what does that look like in action?”— Allison VillaToday’s topic is something that comes up a lot in both individual and couples therapy. It’s an issue that affects all types of...
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Episode 30
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16:27
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How To Get Your Partner Onboard With Your Ideas
“It’s not so much about it being your idea. You want it to become their idea.”— Allison VillaHave you ever wanted to make a change in your lifestyle, relationship, or parenting style? Discovering a new pa...
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Episode 29
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14:35
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The Science That Shows Your Love Lives On Through Your Kids
“Your love lives on through your kids.”— Allison VillaIf you’re a regular listener of this podcast, I know that you prioritize your romantic relationship. But what you may not know is that love really IS eternal. ...
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Episode 28
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7:46
The Positive Power of Your Words
“How we shift our words impacts how we show up in that relationship.”— Allison VillaToday’s topic is something really simple… but also really powerful: this episode explores exactly why words matter. &...
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Episode 27
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17:08
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Stop Saying "Kids Are Resilient"
“Resiliency doesn’t happen by accident.”— Allison Villa It’s pretty common to hear people reassure each other (or themselves) with the phrase “Don’t worry, kids are resilient.” This saying is used as a way ...
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Episode 26
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19:45
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How Entrepreneurship Affects Your Relationship, with Lianne Kim
“When I’m being intentional… our relationship feels stronger.”— Lianne Kim Are you or your partner an entrepreneur? If so, this episode will be especially helpful for you! Building ...
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Episode 25
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37:02
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How To Connect When You're Tired
“When you’re tired, there’s a lot of things that you’re unable to do.”— Allison VillaHow do we connect meaningfully with our partners when we are just so tired?While being a parent can be one of the most wonderful and...
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Episode 24
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8:28
Why Space Is Essential To Relationship Health
“We are spending more time with our immediate family — with our children and with our partner.”— Allison VillaSpace is absolutely essential to your relationship health.And this is never more true than when living in l...
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Episode 23
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17:47
Control Issues, Why They Happen & How To Let Go
“When I’m referring to control, I’m referring to when you are pulled to wanting to control yourself, control your environment, or control the behavior of others.”— Allison VillaIn times of stress or uncertainty, people may d...
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Episode 22
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10:21
Managing COVID Conflicts
“The truth is that Covid is straining relationships because there is so much uncertainty around us and that puts us in a state of stress.”— Allison VillaAfter spending over a year in a state of uncertainty an...
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Episode 21
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13:26