Beste Open Heart Surgery Pod podcaster (2024)

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Season 2 update: what’s new with us 59:26

1y ago59:26

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Suzanna and Adrian are back with an update! We talk about what's been going on with us in the last 7 months since finishing season 1. We talk about our personal journeys and clue you in on how season 2 is coming and when you can expect more episodes. We also take a quiz, play a game, read a poem, and talk about Suz's cottage cheese addiction.…

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Live season finale: reflections on what we’ve learned 1:26:46

2y ago1:26:46

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On our season finale we record our episode in front of a live audience with special guests poet Mo Pirela and storyteller Carla Eastis. Mo performs some original poetry about love and relationships, and Carla tells a great story about dating involving a dress that may or may not be cursed. Suzanna and Adrian talk about what they have learned and th…

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Infidelity and desire: how to respond to and prevent cheating 1:03:13

2y ago1:03:13

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This week we talk to therapist Devin Griffin about what causes people to cheat and how you can respond to infidelity in a relationship. We talk about signs that your relationship is heading in the wrong direction. We also talk about how to keep the spark alive and ways to encourage honest communication around sex and desire. Suz also talks about ch…

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Flirting: how to show your authentic self 1:19:47

2y ago1:19:47

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On this episode Adrian & Suzanna talk to dating and relationship coach Clara Artschwager about flirting and how to be your truest, most authentic self. We talk about how that can show up in relationships whether you're first starting out or in an established relationship and how to keep that spark alive. We also premiere an audio play called "I Thi…

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Swinging: the lifestyle and enthusiastic consent (and vision boarding 2023) 1:23:08

2y ago1:23:08

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On this episode, we talk to a friend about swinging (aka "the lifestyle") and enthusiastic consent. We talk about how swinging is one aspect of ethical non-monogamy and the importance of practicing healthy communication and boundaries for those involved. Suz and Adrian also do a vision board for 2023 and talk about their goals and how to manifest t…

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How to fight fair: handling conflict in relationships 1:11:48

2y ago1:11:48

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On this episode we talk to our friends Anthony and Sierra--a married couple who are both therapists--about how to fight fair and handling relationship conflict. We talk about different ways to approach dealing with conflict in relationships and the importance of couple's therapy. Anthony and Sierra get very vulnerable about their personal experienc…

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Astrology: identifying with your chart 1:26:45

2y ago1:26:45

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Suzanna and Adrian talk to their friend Coléa about astrology and how that can affect relationships and connections. We talk about the different signs and types of signs and how they can interact. We talk about how expansive and affirming knowing your chart can be. We also discuss what kind of nut we identify with and whether Jesus was a Capricorn …

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Economics in relationships: finding your balance 1:05:31

2y ago1:05:31

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This week Suz and Adrian talk to author William Nicolson about his book The Romantic Economist. They talk about applying economic theory to dating and relationships and whether that is a good idea. They also get real about finances in relationships and how that can be a struggle. We also get some updates about the live season finale coming up (Janu…

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Exploring sexuality and gender identity: embracing the journey 1:16:00

2y ago1:16:00

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This week we talk to Jordan Forrest Miller, a scholar, educator, and organizer who specializes in sexuality and gender identity. We talk about the many different facets that encompass the spectrums of sexuality and gender. Jordan tells us about some of their work around activism and villaging and we talk about how to intentionally engage with queer…

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The Gottman method and bids for connection: turning towards each other 1:09:00

2y ago1:09:00

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In this episode we talk to our friends Holli & Robert about the Gottman method and bids for connection. Holli & Robert tell us about how they stay intentional about turning toward each other and showing each other value through sharing the small life moments as well as the big ones. Adrian also talks about going through a break-up while dating. And…

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Swipe night: the wild world of dating apps 1:30:23

2y ago1:30:23

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In this episode we talk about dating apps and our friends Nicole and Hannah join us once again to spend a night with Suz swiping through her potential matches. We relive a dating marathon weekend with Suz. We also talk about how dating hits different after coming out of a long relationship and how ghosting is not cool. We laugh a lot and drink a lo…

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Love languages and apology languages: what do you speak? 48:11

2y ago48:11

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Adrian and Suz talk to our friends Hannah & Nicole about love languages and apology languages. We talk about how to communicate your love language to your partner and how to give and receive the affection you need and deserve. We talk about what apology language best fulfills your needs. We also discuss pretentious Tinder, how self-shame can show u…

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Attachment theory: let’s get into it (feat. Rachel Tenny) 1:03:30

2y ago1:03:30

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Suz & Adrian talk to therapist Rachel Tenny about attachment theory. We learn how our attachment styles affect our relationships and how to best understand and regulate them. We ask the big questions like "Are you mad at me?" and "What would Adrian do?" Also, Suz gives out the secret to flirting with her.…

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How did we get here? 1:05:00

2y ago1:05:00

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In the first episode of Open Heart Surgery, Suzanna and Adrian talk about divorce and how they got to their current place in their relationships, Adrian talks with their platonic partner, Charity, and Suz and Adrian talk about their goals for the podcast. Also there's a spider attack, but we won't tell you when because that's how spider attacks hap…