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Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide

Dr. Jessica Higgins

The Empowered Relationship Podcast helps you turn relationship challenges into opportunities and sets you up for relationship success, satisfaction, and intimacy. This podcast is designed to...

Episodes

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ERP 552: When Being Capable Becomes a Burden: How Self-Reliance Can Undermine Connection — An Interview with Dr. Ricki Pollycove

Are you the capable, self-reliant one who always figures things out, holds it all together, and rarely asks for help? In a culture that cele...

47:55Oct 27, 2026

ERP 551: When Difference Feels Threatening: How Trust Helps Us Stay Connected — An Interview with Dr. Claude Steele

Trust is the invisible thread that holds relationships together, yet it's so easily frayed when identity, background, or beliefs come into p...

44:56Oct 21, 2026

ERP 550: When Desire Doesn't Come Naturally: How Couples Can Intentionally Create Pleasure and Connection — An Interview with Elana Auerbach

Is your relationship's spark starting to flicker instead of burn? Many couples find that as life gets busier and routines take over, the eff...

47:22Oct 13, 2026

ERP 549: Beyond Emotional Intelligence: How Spiritual Intelligence Deepens Love and Connection — An Interview with Dr. Yosi Amram

What if the very challenges that frustrate you in your relationship could become stepping stones to deeper intimacy and connection? For many...

54:40Oct 6, 2026

ERP 548: Your Brain in Love: How Brain Health Shapes Connection, Conflict, and Intimacy — An Interview with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Is your relationship running on autopilot, derailed by misunderstandings, stress, or simply the exhaustion of daily life? Too often, we fail...

52:56Sep 29, 2026

ERP 547: When "Having It All Together" Keeps You from Being Known: Perfectly Hidden Depression in Relationships — An Interview with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

Are you the person everyone leans on, appearing to have it all together—successful, reliable, always in control—yet quietly wrestling with l...

47:07Sep 22, 2026

ERP 546: When Parenthood Awakens the Past: Turning Triggers Into Healing and Connection — An Interview with Dr. Angele Close

Motherhood changes everything—and not just in the ways we expect. While welcoming a child can bring immense joy, it also stirs up unseen emo...

46:06Sep 15, 2026

ERP 545: Why We Hold Back from the People We Love: The Surprising Power of Revealing More — An Interview with Leslie John

Do you think your partner truly knows what's on your mind—or are you just hoping they'll pick up on your unspoken cues? The gap between what...

49:20Sep 8, 2026

ERP 544: When Love Activates Our Defenses: How Couples Move From Protection to Connection — An Interview With Dr. James Cordova

The paradox of intimacy is that our yearning for closeness often puts us at risk of pain, creating a delicate dance between connection and s...

48:16Sep 1, 2026

ERP 543: From Betrayal to True Intimacy: Building the Foundations That Last — An Interview with Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith

Broken trust in a relationship can feel like an earthquake, shattering the very foundation you once believed was unshakable. The pain, confu...

53:27Aug 25, 2026

ERP 542: The Deep Human Need to Matter: Why Feeling Significant Changes Your Relationship — An Interview with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

Do you ever find yourself wondering, deep down, "Do I really matter—to anyone?" In our fast-paced, achievement-driven world, the quiet ache...

53:27Aug 18, 2026

ERP 541: Breaking the Shame Cycle: How Couples Create Safety and Connection — An Interview with Brannon and Tyler Patrick

Shame might be the silent architect behind our biggest relationship struggles—fueling secrecy, driving distance, and making genuine intimacy...

44:23Aug 11, 2026

ERP 540: Healing After Betrayal: Why Truth Comes Before Trust — An Interview with Tammy Gustafson

Is true healing after infidelity really possible? When trust is shattered by betrayal, the pain often feels insurmountable—turning love and...

49:14Aug 4, 2026

ERP 539: When Work Follows You Home: Protecting Connection Before Stress Becomes Disconnection — An Interview with Dr. Guy Winch

Are you bringing home more than just your briefcase at the end of a long workday? For many, the hidden toll of workplace stress doesn't stay...

43:40Jul 28, 2026

ERP 538: The Agreements That Hold Love Together: What a Divorce Attorney Sees Couples Learn Too Late — An Interview with Diana Romanov

Is it ever just one big betrayal that ends a relationship—or is it those little, silent compromises and unspoken problems that slowly unrave...

46:10Jul 21, 2026

ERP 537: The Relationship Mirror: How Dreams Reveal What We're Not Seeing — An Interview with Dr. Bonnie Buckner

Ever wonder why certain conflicts keep resurfacing in your relationships, or why you wake from a vivid dream feeling shaken without understa...

53:31Jul 14, 2026

ERP 536: Beyond the Budget: How Couples Align Money, Happiness, and Meaning — An Interview with Lori Atwood

Money can be the silent partner in every relationship—often creating tension, stress, and confusion that can easily escalate into conflict....

50:31Jul 7, 2026

ERP 535: When Walls Replace Boundaries: The Hidden Path Back to Connection - An Interview with Kate King

Are you building walls—or are you setting boundaries? It's a question that goes to the heart of why so many relationships end up feeling dis...

53:42Jun 30, 2026

ERP 534: Why Emotional Safety Isn't Just a Conversation—It's a Nervous System Experience - An Interview with Dr. Monique Thompson

Feeling safe in a relationship isn't just about talking things through—it's about what happens deep within our bodies. When emotional wounds...

58:00Jun 23, 2026

ERP 533: How Couples Unintentionally Trade Passion for Stability — An Interview with Dr. Bruce Chalmer

Do you feel miles apart from your partner—even though you still love each other deeply? Many long-term couples gradually drift into a "roomm...

48:02Jun 16, 2026