About the show
Welcome to Passion Place, your one-stop resource for navigating the complex yet rewarding waters of long-term relationships. Hosted by Mark, a tech geek who has turned his analytical skills toward understanding relationships, and Lisa, a licensed couples counselor with years of professional experience. Together, they delve into common challenges and effective strategies to enhance emotional connection, sexual intimacy, and communication between partners. Whether you’ve been married for two years or twenty-five, Passion Place offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you rediscover the passion and deepen your bond with your partner.
Episodes
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6: Intimacy, Needs, and Communication in Marriage
November 6th, 2024 | 36 mins 14 secs
communication, intimacy, mindfulness, needs, play
In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric.
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5: Trust, Commitment, and Love Maps in Marriage
October 30th, 2024 | 43 mins 52 secs
commitment, gottman, love maps, sexual intimacy, sound house, trust
In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the Gottman Institute’s insightful concept of the Relationship Sound House, focusing on the crucial foundations of marital trust, commitment, and understanding your partner's inner world through love maps. By unraveling the intricacies of trust and commitment, they emphasize the importance of truly knowing your spouse's psychological needs, and how these aspects influence sexual intimacy and emotional connection within marriages.
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4: Tools for Improving Communication
October 23rd, 2024 | 37 mins 46 secs
communication, emotions, feelings, needs, wheel
In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the art of communication in relationships, spotlighting the power of feelings and needs wheels to enhance connection and understanding. They share insightful examples and practical tools to help couples articulate their emotions and needs more effectively.
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3: Attachment Styles and Emotional Dynamics in Couples
October 16th, 2024 | 50 mins 19 secs
anxious, attachment styles, avoidant, disorganized, marriage, secure
In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the transformative power of understanding attachment styles in relationships. They unravel the frustrating emotional dance between couples, providing insights into how these attachment tendencies shape communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy. With relatable stories and expert advice, they delve into the science behind love, highlighting the path from insecure to secure attachments.
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2: Couples Counseling and Preventive Relationship Care
October 9th, 2024 | 44 mins
couples counseling, dentist, maintenance, prevention, questions to ask, therapists
In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa dive into the value of couples counseling, shedding light on its preventive benefits and debunking common stigmas. They share practical insights on how couples can proactively maintain their emotional and sexual intimacy, ensuring their relationship stays robust and healthy.
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1: Navigating the Middle Married
September 26th, 2024 | 36 mins 18 secs
connection, counseling, couples, disillusionment, intimacy, marriage, middle married, therapy
In this inaugural episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa introduce the podcast and delve into the complexities of the "middle married" stage. Highlighting the common challenges and needs faced by couples in long-term relationships, they present insightful discussions on how to maintain a strong, connected partnership over time.