10 Minutes To Save Your Marriage

James cheats on his beloved Dr. Steve this week--by recording an episode with a real-life divorce lawyer. Hear about the process and the price paid by couples who engage in divorce...from a person who has a front row seat to the best and worst examples of divorce.

A listener writes in and asks a philosophical question: Is THIS supposed to be the happiest time in my life? She then goes on to ask James and Dr Steve about the happiest times in their lives. You may be surprised by their answers!

James and Dr. Steve receive a question from a listener this week--a question that rings familiar to both co-hosts. As they break down the problem and offer solutions, they are struck by how personally this question affects each of them! Fortunately, they both arrive at roughly the same conclusion...

A listener writes in and lays out her current life situation. At the end of the thought, she asks our opinion about whether or not she and her husband should have a third child--thereby potentially disrupting their idyllic life. James and Dr. Steve are no strangers to offering advice, and we do so. Oddly, both co-hosts seem to be in agreement...

A listener writes in because she is concerned about the wife of a high school friend. It seems the marriage has been having some issues and now the writer may know too much! She asks James and Dr. Steve for advice - which we gladly give! See if you agree...and let us know what YOU think!

No question this week--which gives the hosts time to reflect upon the past three years of listener involvement. They go over their favorites, and argue a little over which are the best. The show must go on--so we need your emails! JamesBreakwell@ExplodingUnicorn.com

There were no listener questions this week, so James fired one off to Dr Steve: How do couples manage stress while moving? The question is particularly salient to Dr Steve, who is preparing to sell his house and move. Always an instigator, James stirs the pot...

A listener writes in, concerned that she may be putting people off with some of her social skills. She lists the issues she has been having, and then asks for advice, James and Dr. Steve go through the practical advice they normally give, but then Dr. Steve offers some solutions from his world of psychology. A step-by-step episode if we've ever had one, with some ideas EVERYONE can use starting today!

A listener writes in to give the audience an update on her situation. She write several months ago and asked about a relationship that was devoid of sexual intimacy. In her update, she asks another question: Is it possible that traditional relationships aren;t my thing? James and Dr. Steve take a crack at answering--although their replies seem to follow very different courses...

A listener writes in with a straight-forward question: should I get an emotional animal (given her situation)? James and Dr. Steve take in her info and give a straight-forward reply. See if you agree!

A listener writes in to ask about a former boss--who seems to be bad-mouthing her, even long after she has left the company. James and Dr. Steve give their reactions to the scenario, as well as offer their advice. Listen along and think about what YOU would do in that situation...

James and Dr. Steve differ SHARPLY this week! A listener asks if she should quit her WFH job because it is moving to in-person...weigh in and choose a side, listeners!

A listener writes in to ask about a guy she has recently begun to date. All was going along well...but then he stopped wanting to have sex. She is puzzled--but also curious what we would advise her to do. James and Dr. Steve dive in as always, and seem to have very different points of view on the listener's options!

The title says it all--a pregnant wife writes in and asks what James and Dr. Steve thinks about her husband's decision to change jobs (read: health insurance) as she approaches her delivery date. The co-hosts try to hone in on the real issue and give advice like only they can! Another great question from YOU the listeners!

A listener writes in and asks for our advice regarding a gal who works at his college. He's interested in her but doesn't know if she's into him. James and Dr. Steve go back to school and give their best shot at good advice.

A listener writes in with a problem that James and Dr. Steve felt needed immediate attention: her husband eats Oreos the wrong way. Listen in and think about how YOU would counsel (perhaps console?) a poor wife whose entire foundation of trust has been shaken.

James and Dr. Steve have received feedback from a country where this show is #2 in the category of "medical podcasts." A listener from Kenya writes in to provide some feedback on an episode from a month or two ago. Listen in and learn about how things are done outside of North America!

After a week long break, the boys are back in town! Listen in as they get back in tje saddle and dole out advice in their own "special" way!

A listener writes in to ask about the relationship she has with her young daughter. Her husband feels she babies the child, which concerns her. Listen and decide for yourself--you'll certainly hear what James and Dr. Steve had to say!

A listener writes in and explains that he and his wife have a pragmatic/scheduling issue--she suffers insomnia, and doesn't like when his alarm wakes her up in the morning. James and Dr. Steve dive right in, discussing insomnia as a medical condition, and offering practical advice.