Ep. 10 The Relationship Lessons We Learned From Our Parents

Ep. 10 The Relationship Lessons We Learned From Our Parents

In this deeply personal episode of Spouseology, Santi DeOleo and Susie Castillo explore how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and parental relationships shape the partners we choose and the marriages we build. Both Santi and Susie open up about growing up in Latino households, witnessing infidelity, conflict, and unhealthy relationship patterns, and how those experiences influenced their views on love, communication, trust, and commitment. They discuss: • How your parents’ relationship becomes your first model for love • The impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships • Growing up with difficult family dynamics • Breaking generational cycles and unhealthy patterns • Why communication is essential in marriage • People-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional baggage • The role therapy can play in healing childhood wounds • Choosing a partner who reflects your values, not your past This episode is an honest conversation about healing, self-awareness, marriage, family relationships, and creating a healthier future for ourselves and our children. Whether you’re married, dating, or working through your own family history, this discussion offers valuable insight into how the past shapes our present relationships. Subscribe for more real conversations about marriage, relationships, family, communication, intimacy, parenting, and personal growth. #Marriage #Relationships #ChildhoodTrauma #FamilyDynamics #Communication #MentalHealth #Parenting #Spouseology #SusieCastillo #SantiDeOleo

Ep. 9 How to Improve Intimacy in Marriage

Can talking openly about intimacy actually strengthen your marriage? In this episode of Spouseology, Santi DeOleo and Susie Castillo dive into one of the most important but often avoided topics in relationships: communication about sex, intimacy, and emotional connection. Inspired by a conversation with actor Caleb Emery, Santi and Susie discuss why so many couples struggle to talk honestly about what they want in their relationship, the fear of rejection that often gets in the way, and how vulnerability can create deeper connection. They also explore: • How to communicate your needs without feeling awkward • Why understanding your spouse’s love language matters • Ways to keep intimacy from becoming routine • The role vulnerability plays in long-term relationships • How couples can maintain attraction and emotional connection after years of marriage • Why honest conversations lead to stronger relationships Whether you’ve been married for 2 years or 20 years, this episode offers practical relationship advice, real-life experiences, and honest conversations designed to help couples build stronger marriages and deeper intimacy. 🎙️ Subscribe for more real conversations about marriage, relationships, family, communication, and love. Follow Spouseology: 📲 Instagram: @spouseologypod #MarriageAdvice #Relationships #MarriagePodcast #LoveLanguages #IntimacyInMarriage #RelationshipAdvice #CommunicationInMarriage #Spouseology #CouplesPodcast #HealthyRelationships

Ep. 7 I Love You… But I Don’t Like You Right Now

Ever looked at your spouse and thought “I love you, but I really don’t like you right now”? No? Just us? In this episode of Spouseology, Santi and Susie get into the stuff nobody puts in their wedding vows: laundry battles, micromanaging vacations, whose upbringing is to blame, and the very real feeling of coming in second place to literally everything else in your spouse’s life. Santi finally admits his laundry situation is out of control. Susie confesses she might be a tiny bit of a control freak on vacation. And together they figure out why loving someone and liking someone are two very different things, and what to do when those two things stop showing up at the same time. If you’ve ever been deeply in love with someone and also deeply annoyed by them on the same Tuesday, this episode is for you. In this episode: • Why love and like are not the same thing • How your childhood is quietly ruining your marriage • Laundry, clutter, and the resentment nobody talks about • Feeling like you’re coming in last place • Communication mistakes every couple makes • How to actually work through conflict without losing your mind New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 8 Actor Caleb Emery on Finding “The One” in Just 6 Months | Spouseology Podcast FULL EPISODE

Can you really know you’ve found “The One” after just a few months? In this episode of Spouseology, Santi DeOleo and Susie Castillo sit down with actor Caleb Emery (Summer of 84, Young Sheldon, Good Girls, NCIS: Origins, Grey’s Anatomy, American Vandal) to discuss one of the fastest relationship journeys we’ve ever heard. Caleb met his wife Emily in September 2023, proposed just six months later, bought a house together, got married in February 2025, and welcomed their first child in March 2026. Most people would call it moving too fast. Caleb calls it knowing exactly what he wanted. Together, we explore what makes a relationship work, how communication creates a strong marriage, and why so many couples struggle when they stop prioritizing each other. Whether you’ve been married for 20 years, are newly engaged, or are still searching for your future spouse, this conversation is packed with practical relationship advice, honest stories, and powerful insights about love, commitment, communication, and building a life together. 🎙️ Follow Spouseology for new episodes every week as Santi DeOleo and Susie Castillo explore the realities of marriage, relationships, parenting, communication, intimacy, and everything in between. #Marriage #Relationships #MarriageAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #CommunicationInMarriage #LoveLanguages #Parenting #Newlyweds #Podcast #Spouseology #CalebEmery #YoungSheldon #HealthyRelationships #MarriageCommunication

Ep 6 Career Changes, Fear & Marriage | How Jobs Can Impact Relationships

Can a career change save your marriage… or destroy it? In this deeply honest episode of Spouseology, Santi DeOleo and Susie Castillo open up about the emotional reality of career transitions, burnout, fear, people-pleasing, anxiety, and how work stress can slowly impact your marriage and home life. Santi shares the full story behind leaving a 20+ year career in radio at JAM’N 94.5, the fear that kept him stuck for years, and how finally walking away changed his mental health, marriage, confidence, and life. Susie also opens up about navigating career uncertainty with her husband Matt, supporting your partner through major life decisions, and the importance of speaking up instead of suffering in silence. This episode dives into: * Career changes and marriage * Fear of leaving a stable job * Burnout and anxiety from work * How jobs affect relationships and family life * Supporting your spouse through career transitions * People-pleasing in the workplace * Mental health, therapy, and self-worth * Balancing ambition, marriage, and happiness * Why communication matters during stressful seasons * The emotional toll of staying in the wrong career too long Santi and Susie also discuss: * Radio industry burnout * Entertainment careers and instability * Work-life balance in marriage * Tough love between spouses * Supporting your partner’s dreams * How fear can quietly control your life * The importance of speaking up at work and at home If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career, afraid to make a leap, overwhelmed by work stress, or worried about how career changes could affect your marriage or relationship, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Follow Spouseology for real conversations about marriage, relationships, communication, career pressure, intimacy, family life, personal growth, and modern partnerships. 📲 Follow us everywhere: Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @SpouseologyPod #MarriagePodcast #CareerChange #Relationships #WorkLifeBalance #MarriageAdvice #MentalHealth #Burnout #CareerBurnout #RelationshipPodcast #Spouseology #Anxiety #Therapy #MarriageAndCareer #PersonalGrowth #Communication #Podcast