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Complex Couples Podcast

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by Heidi Applegarth

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Welcome! This is a space where your marriage matters, your values matter, and your choices matter. I’m Heidi, a couples therapist and founder of Complex Couples Coaching. I help couples navigate complex marriages, especially where mixed-orientation, desire discrepancies, attraction changes, or mixed gender identity play a role. My goal is to help you see your relationship clearly and make decisions rooted in integrity rather than fear. Learn to navigate complicated issues so you can make choices and thrive in whatever choice you make. Join me as I share insights about marriage that specifically apply to your situation. I’ll walk you through complicated issues such as: • What to do when your husband or wife comes out as gay, bisexual or trans • Whether mixed-orientation marriages can thrive or just merely survive • How attraction works and if you have to give it up if you want to stay married • Loss of desire in long-term marriage and how to get it back • Navigating high-conflict situations in a way that increases self-respect • Working through feelings of resentment • Rebuilding trust after emotional betrayal or secrets Subscribe and join a community of people committed to allowing marriage to shape them into better humans.

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Recent Episodes

June 23, 2026

The Self-Deception That’s Easy to Miss and The Power That Is Hidden There

Upcoming Workshop: Understanding the Real Conflict  Register here ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/workshop">https://www.ComplexCouplesCoaching.com/workshop</a> There's a kind of self-deception that has nothing to do with making excuses, and I want to walk you through it. In this episode, I'm exploring something about self-deception I don't think gets talked about enough, and I'm sharing a personal story I haven't told quite this way before. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">A question I think most of us avoid asking ourselves.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">A moment from my own marriage that changed how I think about what I saw and didn't say.</li> </ul> <h2>This Week's Invitation </h2> I want you to sit with one question this week. Is there a moment you've looked away from, and what would you notice about yourself if you looked again? <h2>Let’s Connect</h2> Upcoming Workshop: Understanding the Real Conflict  Register here ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/workshop">https://www.ComplexCouplesCoaching.com/workshop</a> Interested in private coaching? Learn more ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application">https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application</a>  Join me on my YouTube channel Complex Couples Podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast</a>  FREE Guide "When Your Spouse Comes Out: 9 practical tools to help you navigate the aftermath of disclosure or discovery." ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/guide">https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/guide</a>  Question, comment, or topic you'd like me to discuss? Email me at: <a href="mailto:heidi@complexcouplescoaching.com">heidi@complexcouplescoaching.com</a>

June 16, 2026

The Biggest Problem I See In My Office. What If They’re Right?

Upcoming Workshop: Understanding the Real Conflict. Learn a tool you'll use again and again. Space is limited. Register now ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/workshop">https://www.ComplexCouplesCoaching.com/workshop</a>  Most couples come into my office convinced they know exactly what the problem is. But what if the thing creating the most friction in your relationship isn't what you think it is?  In this episode, I share one of the most common patterns I see in conflict and why it can be so difficult to recognize in ourselves. <ul> <li> The relationship dynamic I see more often than disagreements about money, sex, parenting, or in-laws</li> <li> Why we tend to feel so certain we're seeing the situation clearly</li> <li> A simple question that can completely change how you approach conflict </li> </ul>   <h2>This Week's Invitation</h2> The next time you find yourself frustrated with someone, pause before deciding they're the problem. Spend a few minutes wondering what you might not be seeing yet.   <h2>Resources</h2> Book: Mistakes Were Made, But Not By Me by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson Article: <a href="https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2428&context=byusq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What We Are</a> by C Terry Warner <h2>Connect</h2> Interested in private coaching? Apply here ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application">https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application</a>  FREE Guide "When Your Spouse Comes Out: 9 practical tools to help you navigate the aftermath of disclosure or discovery." ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/guide">https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/guide</a>  Join me on my YouTube channel Complex Couples Podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast</a>  Have questions or a story to share? ➡ <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/questions">complexcouplescoaching.com/questions</a> Email me at: <a href="mailto:heidi@complexcouplescoaching.com">heidi@complexcouplescoaching.com</a> Your emails help shape future episodes. You don’t have to face this alone.

June 9, 2026

Daniel Episode: Post Disclosure Struggles - Seeing Your Spouse in a New Way

Reminder!  Join a live workshop with Heidi on June 24th! Click <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/workshop">HERE</a> to register What happens when one spouse needs answers and the other doesn't have them? How do couples navigate difficult conversations when there is no perfect roadmap? And what helps a marriage grow stronger when both partners are facing uncertainty? Join us for an honest discussion about disclosure, intimacy, communication, and the realities of working through complex questions together. <h3>In This Episode</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">One of the biggest surprises we encountered after disclosure</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why some questions are harder to answer than others</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The challenges of navigating uncertainty in marriage</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How couples can approach difficult conversations with greater understanding</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What helped us stay connected during a challenging season</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why there is no perfect formula for working through disclosure</li> </ul> 📧 Questions or topic suggestions: <a href="mailto:heidi@complexcouplescoaching.com">heidi@complexcouplescoaching.com</a> <h3>Feeling Stuck in a Relationship Problem You Can't Solve?</h3> If you keep asking yourself: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why do we keep having this fight?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why can't I let this go?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why do I feel so angry, hurt, or stuck?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why do I know what I should do, but still can't do it?</li> </ul> You may be facing a Two-Choice Dilemma. In this live 90-minute workshop, I'll help you identify the real conflict underneath the conflict and show you a practical framework for moving forward with greater clarity, courage, and integrity. 📅 June 24, 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM Central 💲 $39 ➡️ Register here: <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/workshop">https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/workshop</a> 🌐 Complex Couples Coaching: <a href="https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application">https://www.complexcouplescoaching.com/coaching-application</a>   YouTube channel Complex Couples Podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@complexcouplespodcast</a>  🎙️ Complex Couples Podcast: <a href="https://complexcouplescoaching.com/podcast">https://complexcouplescoaching.com/podcast</a> <h3>Connect With Heidi</h3> If you're navigating the complexities of disclosure, mixed-orientation marriage, or relationship uncertainty, you're not alone. My goal is to help individuals and couples move from confusion and reactivity toward greater clarity, courage, and integrity.

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What is Complex Couples Podcast?: Welcome! This is a space where your marriage matters, your values matter, and your choices matter.

I’m Heidi, a couples therapist and founder of Complex Couples Coaching. I help couples navigate complex marriages, especially where mixed-orientation, desire discrepancies, attraction changes, or mixed gender identity play a role.

My goal is to help you see your relationship clearly and make decisions rooted in integrity rather than fear.

Learn to navigate complicated issues so you can make choices and thrive in whatever choice you make.

Join me as I share insights about marriage that specifically apply to your situation.

I’ll walk you through complicated issues such as: • What to do when your husband or wife comes out as gay, bisexual or trans • Whether mixed-orientation marriages can thrive or just merely survive • How attraction works and if you have to give it up if you want to stay married • Loss of desire in long-term marriage and how to get it back • Navigating high-conflict situations in a way that increases self-respect • Working through feelings of resentment • Rebuilding trust after emotional betrayal or secrets

Subscribe and join a community of people committed to allowing marriage to shape them into better humans.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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