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
Tables Turned: Relationship Researchers Put the Indepartners under the Microscope
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In this episode we bring you an interview with a twist: Lisa and Kurt are the interviewees! Social psychology relationship researchers Brie Muzzy and Brad Sagarin study various types of intentional relationships, such as polyamorous and power exchange relationships. A few years back while in the audience of one of their talks, Lisa recognized that she believed from their description of intentionality that purposeful long-distance relationships also fit the bill. Brie and Brad expressed interest in learning more, and we decided to chop it up on the air!
The result was a fun conversation seeded with personal anecdotes and research foundations. Brie and Brad’s intriguing questions allowed the Indepartners to think more deeply about many themes from prior episodes and stimulated new insights and food for thought.
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 our podcast on Instagram at @indepartnerspodcast
- Follow Kurt on Instagram at @urbankvrt
- Follow Lisa on Instagram at @doclisafink and online at demandtheshimmer.com
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