If you or your partner is in need of urgent mental health support, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 or go to the nearest emergency room.Today, I welcome psychiatrist (and close friend) Dr. Lisa Benton-Hardy to the show. Dr. Hardy is
In this solo mini episode, I'll explain my unexpected extended break in Season 2 before touching on what Practically Married has had me thinking about and working on over the last couple months. I'll share...Some thoughts about weddingsThe marr
If you've ever wondered about the feelings you or your partner have when spending money, listen to this episode with Scott Rick, Associate Professor of Marketing from the University of Michigan, and author of the book Tightwads and Spendthrifts
So this episode is a bit different because today, I'm answering the questions! A few months ago, I was fortunate to be a guest on the Price of Avocado Toast podcast with hosts Haley and Justin Brown-Woods. Haley and Justin are a married millenn
Just a quick episode about the upcoming season...and it's probably not the one you think!If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.
On today's episode, we're joined by Aaron Thomas, Founder of Prenups.com and author of The Prenup Prescription, to discuss the role a prenup can play in supporting your marriage. After defining what a prenup actually is, Aaron shares some of th
In this solo mini-episode, I describe what I mean by the name "Practically Married" and I list the 10 subjects that make up the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation, which are:Communication & ConflictCareers & GoalsMoney Home Li
In this episode, I welcome author, entrepreneur, and coach Abby Davisson to the show to talk about the intersection between careers and relationships. Abby is a Fortune 200 leader-turned-founder of the Money and Love Institute whose mission is
Today, we're going back to Season One to hear clips from the two-part conversation we had about sex. Our guest, Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Coach Keeley Rankin provided an overview of various topics that couples can expect to encounter in the
In this episode, we revisit the key points from the two episodes on money from Season One. First, you'll hear clips from my conversation with Ed Coambs, CFP and therapist from Healthy Love & Money. Ed joined Season One to discuss the emotional
Practically Married with Paula Holt was specifically created to help dating, engaged, and newly married couples create a firm foundation for a long successful future together. Join us to hear conversations with relationship experts as we addres
This is a wrap on Season One, but we're working on Season Two and looking for dating, engaged or newly married couples who would like to talk to our experts. Please complete the form on the PracticallyMarried.net/podcast if you and your partner
Having a child is a joyous yet extremely stressful experience for most couples. So, this week I’m talking to Nikki Lively, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) about some of the conversations couples should begin having years before starting
Today, we welcome therapist and author Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC back to the show to discuss the role conflict plays in your relationship. Shemiah brings her Gottman Method training and extensive experience working with couples to our convers
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I'm joined by Clutter Coach and Professional Organizer Amelia Pleasant Kennedy of A Pleasant Solution to discuss why creating a fair division of labor is essential for maintaining a harmonious household. Amelia and I discuss:Why challenges aris
Communication Style quiz from Shemiah DerrickAttachment Style quiz from Ed CoambsSexuality Conversation Starter download from the two-part Sex episode with Keeley RankinIf you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt o
Keeley Rankin is back to continue our in-depth conversation about sexuality in committed relationships. Today, we discuss:Monogamy & consensual non-monogamyUnmatched levels of desire ( known as "desire discrepancy")Pornography's benefits & pitf
Sex and relationship coach Keeley Rankin joins me for the first of two conversations about sex. In Part One, we discuss how you can deepen your relationship by sharing your sexual history. Before diving into the topic, we discuss what sex is a
Christie Kim, therapist and co-host of the Beyond the Couch podcast joins us to discuss the various ways culture and identity impact our intimate relationships. We start the conversation by emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and how
The ability to communicate so that both partners feel heard and understood is the foundation for a successful long-term relationship. So this week, I wanted to briefly circle back to clarify a point from the interview with therapist and author
Today, we’re joined by Natalie Slagle, Certified Financial Planner(TM) and co-founder of Fyooz Financial Planning, a company specifically created to help couples manage their finances together. Natalie tells us what it’s like to run Fyooz with
We’re joined by Ed Coambs, a Certified Financial Planner and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who owns a company offering Therapy-Informed Financial Planning™ for couples.We start our conversation talking about financial intimacy and gett
Author and licensed therapist Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC joins the show to discuss how we can improve communication by using specific steps when we’re talking and other steps when we’re listening.Shemiah shares information about the Gottman Me
In this solo episode, I share the story behind how I created the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation. I also reveal how The Oprah Show influenced my desire to follow this path.If you like what you heard... Follow Practically M