Emotional Economics with Bob Bates

Can a Relationship Be Saved? What Most Couples Get Wrong About Therapy with Dr. Eli Kraiem

Can a relationship really be saved after trust has been broken—or after a breakup? In this episode of Dating Rehab, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Eli Kraiem to discuss what actually makes relationships work, why choosing the right couples therapist matters, when getting back together can succeed, and whether some relationship mistakes are truly unforgivable.

Why You Keep Dating the Same Person in Different Bodies

Why do smart, successful people keep ending up in the same disappointing relationships? Relationship coach John Kenny joins me to discuss the hidden patterns driving your dating choices, how your past influences who you're attracted to, and what it takes to finally break the cycle and find a healthier relationship.

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting IVF

I never thought I'd need IVF. In this deeply personal solo episode, I share my fertility journey, the mistakes I made, what surprised me most, and everything I wish I had known sooner about trying to conceive, fertility testing, egg freezing, and IVF. Whether you're currently on this path or hope to have children one day, I hope my story helps you feel a little less alone.

Dating Anxiety Is Real—But It Doesn’t Have to Run the Show with Rebecca Marcus

Dating can bring up anxiety, self-doubt, and a lot of pressure—especially in today's swipe-heavy world. In this episode, therapist Rebecca Marcus joins me to discuss why dating anxiety happens, how dating apps can make it worse, and practical tools to stay grounded throughout the process. We cover mindset shifts, managing rejection, reducing pressure on first dates, and how to stop focusing on whether someone likes you and start focusing on whether you like them. https://rmpsychotherapy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rm.psychotherapy/

Understanding the Three Stages of Love with Bruce Muzik

In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned relationship repair specialist Bruce Muzik to discuss why conflict is actually a necessary part of building a healthy long-term relationship. We break down the three stages every couple goes through — romance, power struggle, and mature love — and why most relationships fall apart during the power struggle stage. Bruce explains how emotional safety, vulnerability, and communication are what truly sustain relationships long term, not just chemistry. If you’ve ever wondered whether fighting means you’re incompatible, this conversation will completely change your perspective on conflict, commitment, and connection. Find more on Bruce at https://www.loveatfirstfight.com/