Indepartners
Think long distance relationships never work? Think again! In Indepartners, two behavioral scientists talk about the advantages and opportunities that come with a permanent, loving relationship – that happens to take place in two different cities.
Dr. Lisa Finkelstein and Dr. Kurt Kraiger have successfully navigated their careers while being, in their words, the happiest couple they know. As Lisa and Kurt explore the dynamics of love at a distance, couples living apart or living together will discover ways to be more intentional and get the most out of their relationships – and their personal lives.
Listen as Lisa and Kurt explore topics like intentionality, communication, and the value of rituals over holidays in a 30-minute format combining personal experience, humor, and relatable examples.
New episodes will drop on the 14th of each month.
Indepartners
Myths: Busted!
Date: February 14, 2025
Show Title: Indepartners
Episode Title and Number: 1. Myths: Busted!
In their season launch, Lisa and Kurt talk about the origin of this podcast – and of their relationship. Having received reactions to their choice to live apart indefinitely that range from pity to disapproval to confusion to admiration, they recognized the value of clarifying the benefits of an Indepartnership as a legitimate and desirable choice for a permanent and loving relationship.
Lisa and Kurt turn to AI to pick five of the central negative beliefs about long distance relationships and bust those myths with counterpoints from experience, observation, and behavioral science. They introduce their take on the concept of intentionality – to be explored more in Episode 2.
Key moments
· Lisa and Kurt’s origin story [1:20]
· Myth busting: [4:55]
Thanks for listening!
Original Indepartners theme song composed by David W.K. Johnson.
Get in touch with us:
- Email: indepartnerspodcast@gmail.com
- Text or Voicemail: 504-313-4425
- Follow Kurt on Instagram at @urbankvrt
- Follow Lisa on Instagram at @doclisafink and online at demandtheshimmer.com
Learn more about the podcast and future episodes at demandtheshimmer.com/podcast.
