Discover the secrets to building great and healthy relationships with relationship expert, Dr. Abby Medcalf. With over 30 years of experience counselling individuals and couples, Dr. Medcalf is the author of the highly-rated book 'Be Happily Married' and host of the popular podcast 'Relationships Made Easy'. Get ready for an energy-filled discussion on the fascinating topic of romantic relationships.

Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned by Dr. Medcalf can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2023/05/the-key-to-great-relationships/

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The IPS Academy 00:00 - 00:50 Intro 00:50 - 03:27 Studying relationships for more than 30 years 03:27 - 06:26 What got Dr. Medcalf so interested in relationships 06:26 - 08:58 The different approach Dr. Medcalf working with clients compared to other psychologists 08:58 - 13:37 Wrong mental health advice that is being shared on TikTok 13:37 - 19:35 The IPS Academy | Online Courses 19:35 - 20:52 Modern-day dating 20:52 - 31:50 Personality traits and qualities to look for in a partner 31:50 - 49:47 Relationships topics Dr. Medcalf would teach in school 49:47 - 58:10 The importance of having boundaries 58:10 - 1:05:26 How to negotiate in relationships 1:05:26 - 1:09:15 The final end question 1:09:15 - 1:10:29 Outro 1:10:29 - 1:11:31 The IPS Academy | Online Courses 1:11:31 - 1:12:58

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EP 035 - Unlocking the Cure to Relationship Struggles with Psychologist Dr. Abby Medcalf

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