Episodes
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Relationship therapy isn’t just for couples in crisis. It’s a powerful tool for creating a strong, connected, and thriving relationship.
In this episode, I’ll share the unexpected ways therapy can transform your relationship and even impact other areas of your life, from career growth to parenting.
You’ll learn what to expect in a session, how couples therapy can go beyond “just talking,” and why it’s a proactive choice for building the foundation of an unshakable partnership.
What you’ll learn:
Why therapy isn’t just for “broken” relationships.How couples therapy helps close the loops that lead to resentment.What happens in a session and how it differs from traditional talk therapy.Practical skills you’ll gain for communication, connection, and conflict resolution.How therapy can impact your relationship, health, parenting, and even career.Considering couples therapy? Let’s chat! Book a free relationship connection call to see if it’s the right fit for you and your partner.
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Think date nights have to be expensive? Think again.
Why most couples stop having date nights—and how to fix it.The importance of intention in making your dates special.Budget-friendly date ideas you can try at home or in your local area.How to create meaningful moments with your partner, even on a shoestring budget.Simple ways to plan and prioritise date nights for long-term connection.
In this episode, I’m sharing how to create meaningful, romantic, and fun date nights without spending a fortune. Whether you’re saving for a big goal, managing a tight budget, or just want to reconnect in a simple and intentional way, these ideas will help you prioritise your relationship without breaking the bank.
I cover how to set the tone for memorable date nights, creative ideas for staying in, free or low-cost outings, and why intention matters more than money when it comes to connection.
You’ll learn how to:Resources for you:
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Feeling stressed and disconnected in your relationship?
I’m sharing why relaxation is one of the most underrated keys to a happy, healthy marriage.
Most couples I work with are juggling packed schedules, endless to-do lists, and constant stress, leaving no time to rest, reconnect, or truly communicate.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
Why stress is one of the biggest threats to your relationship.How relaxation enhances communication and connection.Simple habits to lower stress and improve your relationship daily.How to create white space in your life to reconnect as a couple.Why relaxed couples are happier, healthier, and more intimate.Ready to bring relaxation into your relationship? Book a free 15-minute Reconnection Call today to discuss actionable steps tailored to your relationship.
Learn more about the Couples Counselling Retreat and experience deep relaxation, reconnection, and growth in a beautiful, stress free setting.Connect with me:
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What if 2025 could be the year your relationship feels deeply connected, joyful, and unshakable?
In this episode, I’m sharing the habits that will transform your relationship into a partnership filled with love, understanding, and excitement.
This isn’t about adding pressure or doing more. It’s about being intentional and prioritising the connection you both deserve.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the episode:
Why mindful listening changes everything.The power of regular emotional check-ins.How to build playfulness and humour into your daysWhy digital detoxes are essential for connection.How to support each other’s personal goals for a deeper connection.If you’re ready to leave the same old habits behind and embrace habits that truly strengthen your relationship, this is the episode for you.
Resources for you:
Don’t wait to start building your dream relationship. Book a FREE Relationship Reconnect Call Couples Retreat. The November retreat sold out so don't miss this one. On the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.Connect with me:
Website: [email protected]
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The holiday season is the ultimate opportunity to reconnect with your partner.
With time off work and the usual stresses dialed down, it’s the perfect time to rekindle romance, deepen intimacy, and start 2025 with a relationship that feels strong, passionate, and connected.
In this episode, I’ll share 10 thoughtful and practical ways to reconnect as a couple during the holidays.
You deserve to start the new year as a team, ready to tackle life’s ups and downs together.Here’s what you’ll learn
Why the holiday season is the perfect time to reconnect. How to create a realistic plan for quality time together. How to reflect on your values as a couple to make the season intentional. Simple but powerful ways to feel valued, loved, and connected.Make this holiday season about more than just gifts and gatherings. Make it about love, connection, and starting the new year on the right foot.
Resources for you:
Christmas can be a challenging time, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm your relationship. Book a Relationship Reconnect Call to create a plan for a more peaceful and connected holiday season.Connect with me:
Website: [email protected]
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Do you feel like the holidays are more stressful than joyful?
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 practical tips to simplify your Christmas season, minimise stress, and create a holiday experience that actually works for you and your relationship.
These strategies will help you avoid holiday overwhelm and ensure your time together feels meaningful, joyful, and relaxed.
You don’t need to feel like you’re "on holiday for everyone else". This year, Christmas can be on your terms.
How to map out a holiday plan that prioritises your relationship.Simple ways to create meaningful traditions that feel special to you.How to avoid common pitfalls that cause couples to feel disconnected during the holidays.The one question you must ask to stay connected throughout the season.
Here’s what you’ll learnResources for you:
FREE Communication Guide Script (an essential tool for validating and understanding your partner) - HERE Christmas can be a challenging time, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm your relationship. Book a Relationship Reconnect Call to create a plan for a more peaceful and connected holiday season.Connect with me:
Website: [email protected]
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The holidays are meant to be a joyful time, but finances can turn them into a stressful season for couples.
In this episode, I’m sharing five strategies to help you and your partner work as a team to tackle financial stress.
How to create a realistic budget together and stick to it.Why teamwork matters when aligning your financial goals.Why prioritising meaningful gifts and shared experiences can ease financial pressure.Why regular, open discussions about financial worries are so important for reducing stress How to use the season as an opportunity to set financial goals for the future.
You will learn:
Resources for you:
FREE Communication Guide Script (an essential tool for validating and understanding your partner) - HERE The holiday season can strain even the strongest relationships, but it doesn’t have to. Book a free reconnect call with me to learn how you and your partner can navigate this season as a team and build a plan for connection and joy.Connect with me:
Website: [email protected]
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of blaming your partner for all that’s wrong in your relationship, whether it’s lack of communication, housework disagreements, or unmet expectations.
But what if the real issue lies elsewhere?
In this episode, I share five practical steps to help you stop the blame game, rediscover the positives in your partner, and rebuild connection, intimacy, and trust.
Why blame doesn’t solve anything and what to focus on instead.The shifts that can help rebuild love, trust, and connection.How small changes can spark massive transformations in your relationship.
You will learn:Resources for you:
FREE Communication Guide Script (an essential tool for validating and understanding your partner) - HERE Ready to take the first step? Book a Free Call to start reconnecting and building a deeper, stronger relationship)Connect with me:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
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With 50% of first marriages and 78% of second marriages ending in divorce, modern relationships face serious challenges.
I firmly believe that, despite the pressures, stress and distractions, we can have lasting love if we learn the skills needed to build a truly unshakable relationship.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The importance of regular communication and why talking and truly listening to each other is essential for a lasting relationship.How to maintain emotional and physical intimacy and why both are important for staying connected.What simple habit can transform your relationship. How to handle conflict constructively, focusing on resolution rather than rehashing the past.Practical exercises to reconnect emotionally, especially if you’re feeling disconnected from your partner.Resources Mentioned:
Communication Guide Script (an essential tool for validating and understanding your partner) - HERE Book a Free Call (to start reconnecting and building a deeper, stronger relationship)
Connect with Me:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press Counselling
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In this episode, I talk about the 10 most common mistakes that couples make in their relationships and, more importantly, how to avoid them.
Whether your relationship is new or you’ve been married for years, these tips will help you correct your course and keep your relationship thriving.Tune in, especially for Mistake #10 - a surprisingly common issue that so many couples overlook, yet it’s one of the biggest keys to keeping your relationship fun, fresh, and full of life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to avoid taking your partner for granted with simple gratitude practices.Why emotional intimacy is essential and how to keep it alive.The dangers of criticism and how to give constructive feedback instead.Why avoiding conflict isn’t helpful, and how facing it can build connection.The power of fun and play in a relationship, even after years together.🔔 Subscribe now for more relationship insights and practical tips to help you reconnect and strengthen your relationship.
Resources for you
👉 Ready to take your relationship to the next level? Check out my VIP Relationship Day, where I work with couples one-on-one to transform communication, trust, and intimacy. Details HERE
👉 Get the support you need with my FREE ‘Save Your Marriage Blueprint’
👉 Free Relationship Reconnection Call
CONNECT WITH ME
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In this episode of *Relationships Turned On*, we dive into one of the trickiest parts of any relationship: disagreeing without disconnecting. 💬 We cover 15 compassionate, respectful ways to express differing opinions while keeping empathy and love at the center of your conversations. I’ll also share insights on why it’s essential to make decisions from an empowered state rather than letting fear or frustration drive us. Plus, we’ll look at how common relationship myths—like “we never fight, so we’re great”—may actually be barriers to deeper connection and how clear, honest communication can break down these misconceptions.
🔹 Topics Covered:
- **Empowered Decision-Making**: Why making choices from a calm, empowered place leads to better relationship outcomes
- **15 Respectful Phrases for Disagreeing**: Learn how to disagree in a way that validates your partner’s perspective and keeps the connection strong
- **Breaking Relationship Myths**: Understand how assumptions like “my partner should know how I feel” can lead to misunderstandings, and the steps to take instead
- **Conflict Resolution**: Practical tools to prevent recurring disagreements and foster honest, empathetic dialogue
📌 Timestamps:
- 02:20 - Personal story on decision-making and fear
- 04:50 - Myth #1: “We don’t fight, so we must have a great relationship”
- 10:05 - Myth #2: “My partner should know how I feel without telling them”
- 13:45 - Myth #3: “It’s just a rough patch—it’ll fix itself”
- 17:15 - Myth #4: “Our relationship doesn’t need work. We’re fine as we are”
- 20:30 - Myth #5: “I’m not the problem; they are”
- 25:50 - Bonus Tip: Overcoming the “tit for tat” mentality
🎁 Free Resources: - Downloadable PDF: Access the 15 respectful phrases for disagreements—perfect for keeping on hand when you need a quick guide to conflict resolution. https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/free-resources
- Free Masterclass: Learn how to resolve arguments with your partner in seven minutes! https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/masterclass-stopfightingin7minutesandreconnect
💖 Connect with Laura Press Counselling:
- Instagram: [@laurapresscounselling](https://instagram.com/laurapresscounselling)
- Facebook: [Laura Press Counselling](https://facebook.com/laurapresscounselling)
- Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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In this episode of Relationships Turned On, we’re diving into the five most common lies couples tell themselves that negatively impact their relationship. If you’re ready to stop putting the brakes on your relationship and start seeing real growth, this is the episode for you!
I also share something personal that’s been on my mind—fear. It’s a feeling that can hold us back from making life-changing decisions. But here's the truth: fear isn't always a good indicator of what you should or shouldn’t do. Sometimes the things that scare us the most are the very things we need to step into for growth. I’ll explain how this ties into making your relationship thrive.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:
Fear: Why fear shouldn’t guide your decisions (whether it’s in life or in your relationship)
Lie #1: "We don’t fight, so we must have a great relationship." Why avoiding conflict can actually hurt your relationship The importance of finishing tough conversations for deeper emotional and physical intimacy
Lie #2: "My partner should know how I feel without me telling them." How to stop expecting mind-reading and start clearly communicating your needs
Lie #3: "It’s just a rough patch—it’ll fix itself." Why unresolved issues only get worse over time and how to stop the downward spiral
Lie #4: "Our relationship doesn’t need work. We’re fine as we are." Every relationship needs growth—even the good ones. Here’s how to keep the spark alive
Lie #5: "I’m not the problem, they are." How taking 100% responsibility for your part in the relationship can create positive change
At the end of this episode, I’ll walk you through how to stop these lies from holding your relationship back and how to turn things around for more connection, intimacy, and growth.
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What Ben Affleck and JLo Can Teach Us About Our Own Patterns
How celebrity relationships mirror real-life patterns.Why couples fall into cycles of breakup and reconciliation.10 common relationship patterns that sabotage intimacy and connection—and what you can do to fix them.How to break free from unhealthy dynamics, heal from past wounds, and start growing as a couple.The pattern J.LO and Ben Affleck playout and how you can avoid this patternI will go deep on how to create emotional intimacy in your relationship (an important one to listen to as every couple can always deepen their emotional intimacy).
This is a must listen for all couples! Not because it has Ben Afflect and J.Lo in the title but because it goes into the COMMON patterns that play out in relationships!
Ben Affleck and JLo’s on-again, off-again relationship is a classic example of relationship patterns many of us experience, but don’t even realise it.
In this episode, I break down how these same dynamics can play out in our own relationships.
Whether you’re constantly caught in cycles of getting back together, struggling with communication, or feeling like you’re stuck in a toxic loop, this episode is for you.
Here’s what you’ll learn:If you’re ready to make changes in your relationship and improve communication, connection and intimacy; book a free relationship reconnection call using the link below. Let’s get your relationship back on track today!
Resources
Get the support you need with my FREE ‘Save Your Marriage Blueprint’ HERE.Free Relationship Reconnection CallConnect with me at:
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When you get into a place of disconnection, fights, and arguments with one another, one thing that often goes on is the safety of speaking (aka emotional safety). We feel like we are walking on eggshells, worried that if we say the wrong thing, we might upset the other person or, worse, end up in a fight.
In this episode, I discuss:
What you need to make big decisions as a couple, and what skills you should be cultivating to ensure it is an empowered decision5 tips to foster freedom to speak authentically in your relationship even if there is hurt, resentment or painHow fostering freedom to speak positively impacts on your relationshipWhy speaking freely is important for all relationshipsWhat were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
Resources Mentioned
Previous episode on holding space - here
Get the support you need with my FREE ‘Save Your Marriage Blueprint’ HERE. One Day Online Couples Counselling Intensive HERE
Ways I can support you:Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
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We all say ‘I love you’ and truly believe that we have ticked the box and that now, surely, our partner feels loved, heard, valued and appreciated. I promise this is not the case!
My personal self regulation strategy that is so simple it will blow your mindHow 100% self responsibility is the aim in all relationshipsThe 5 other things you can say to your partner that may be more impactful and meaningful than I love you.Why this is importantHow you can sprinkle this into your week to strengthen your love and connection
In this episode, I discuss:
Get the support you need with my FREE ‘Save Your Marriage Blueprint’ HERE. One Day Online Couples Counselling Intensive HERE
What were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
Ways I can support you:Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press Counselling
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Something I am hearing and seeing both in sessions and on social media is people using the terms toxic masculinity and feminism but in a way that is really degrading to marriages.
In this episode, I share:
The BTS of what my husband and I are working on in our relationship right nowWhat the term toxic masculinity is doing to our relationshipsWhat feminism is doing to marriages How you can ensure you protect, nurture and enhance your relationshipThe biggest trap feminism and toxic masculinity can get you intoThe number one thing couples need to do to ensure their relationship thrives for them and not what society is telling them to do!What were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
Get the support you need with my FREE ‘Save Your Marriage Blueprint’ HERE. One Day Online Couples Counselling Intensive HERE
Ways I can support you:Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press Counselling
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As a couples counsellor, I see the inner workings of a lot of relationships. In this episode, I go into the 3 biggest mistakes couples make in romantic relationships and how to avoid them.
In this episode, I share:
A personal hack I am doing at the moment to help me jump out of bed and feel excited about life and why its important to have things in your life that excite you. The three biggest mistakes (4th bonus one thrown in there for good measure - pss it's the most important one)What open loops are in your relationship and how to fix itHow to stop being surface level in your emotional connection and go deeperHow you can apply these to your life and ensure you foster, protect your relationshipOne thing every couple needs to last the distance (hello, 10, 20, 30 year wedding anniversary!)
Get the support you need with my FREE ‘Save Your Marriage Blueprint’ HERE. Get the latest relationship tips & insights straight to your inbox with my weekly Relationship Note.
Ways I can support you:Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press CounsellingWhat were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
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We all want the newlywed phase to last for a lifetime. But we all know that is not how it realistically looks 24/7 in a long term relationship.
I am doing a current personal audit that you can steal to reduce pain points in your life (you will want to know about this one!).The top 3 practical ways to feel like you were just married How to keep the love, passion and spice even if you have been married 20 yearsThe number 1 thing couples are definitely not doing that will get you straight to newlywed feelings, and it is easy and fun to achieve.
But there is a way to rekindle the spark and capture the newlywed feelings so that we can have moments in our relationship where we feel in love, excited and…just like newlyweds.
I’m going to tell you exactly how you can do this.
In this episode, I share:What were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
Find out more about the retreat HERE to see if it's the right fit for you and your partner. I cannot wait to support you.Get the latest relationship tips & insights straight to your inbox with my weekly Relationship Note.
Ways I can support you:
Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press Counselling
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I see couples that come to me, and do you want to know what the underlying thing that is under all the fights and issues is - resentment.
Personal share on frivolous activities and how it impacts your mental healthWhat resentment does to your relationshipThe #1 thing you need to do to stop resentment from occurring10 ways resentment can be created and what you can do to stop this.
Resentment of one another.
In this episode, I talk about:What were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
Find out more about the retreat HERE to see if it's the right fit for you and your partner. I cannot wait to support you. But there are only a few spots left. Get the latest relationship tips & insights straight to your inbox with my weekly Relationship Note.
Ways I can support you:
Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press CounsellingAre you enjoying the Relationships Turned On podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify, and I'll get back to you!
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I talk to people all the time who feel like they have lost themselves. Whether it be losing themselves in the relationship, after having kids or after a life event. So many people are facing this, and it is impacting their relationship to no end.
The main thing I am doing at the moment to make life easier at home and in my relationship (and the crazy parallel with business)10 ways to find yourself after losing yourself in your relationship or after kids. Or in general! The positive impact it has on your life once you do rediscover your sense of selfHow finding what lights you up could be the biggest game changer for your relationship and life.
In this episode, I talk about:
Find out more about the retreat HERE to see if it's the right fit for you and your partner. I cannot wait to support you. Get the latest relationship tips & insights straight to your inbox with my weekly Relationship Note.
What were your key takeaways from the episode? Reach out to me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to hear from you.
Ways I can support you:
Connect with me at:
Website: [email protected]
Instagram: @laurapresscounselling
Facebook: Laura Press Counselling
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