The Relationship Doctor

Welcome to The Relationship Doctor , hosted by the vibrant and deeply experienced Dr. Margaret Cochran — a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical work under her belt. With a colorful background spanning medicine, metaphysics, hypnosis, law, and multiple schools of psychology, Dr. Cochran blends science with soul to tackle one of life’s greatest challenges: relationships. Whether it’s with your partner, your family, your coworkers, or — most crucially — yourself, this show is your guide to understanding how connection, compassion, empathy, and boundaries can shape the life you truly want. Dr. Cochran brings you a “foolproof recipe” for love that integrates neuroscience, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence , topped with just a dash of passion . Heartfelt, smart, and packed with practical wisdom, The Relationship Doctor isn’t just about fixing what’s broken — it’s about helping you build relationships that

The Relationship Doctor is a society podcast hosted by the vibrant and deeply, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

the vibrant and deeply hosts The Relationship Doctor, a society show with 21 episodes published.

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  The Relationship With Yourself: Healing, Boundaries, and Inner Work with Dr. Carla Manly

  Feb 2, 202656 minS0

  Dr. Margaret Cochran and Dr. Carla Manly discusses the most critical relationship—the one you have with yourself. Dr. Manly, a clinical psychologist, shares insights on how self-awareness, boundaries, and inner work build the foundation for all healthy relationships. This episode offers scientific insight and guidance for breaking toxic patterns and discovering your authentic self.<br /><br />Key Takeaways<br />Self-Awareness and Inner WorkBreaking Free from Learned PatternsThe "Soot on the Candle" MetaphorFear as a Relationship DriverBoundaries vs. DemandsSelf-Love vs. Self-Care vs. Self-MaintenanceChapters<br />00:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome00:03:15 - Why Self-Work Matters in Relationships00:14:20 - The Soot on the Candle Metaphor00:19:56...

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  Your Relationship with the Beyond: Healing, Intuition & Love After Loss with Karen Romine

  Jan 6, 202650 minS0

  Welcome to The Relationship Doctor, where love, healing, and personal transformation intersect. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Cochran engages with Karen Romine, a talented psychic medium and seasoned business leader with 30 years of corporate experience. She’s also the author of "Future of Decisive Choice: Biohacking Your Mind with AI."<br /><br />Together, they explore how past patterns shape our relationships and how intuitive insights can guide us through grief and fear. Karen shares compelling stories about enduring love from those who have passed, introduces the concept of "psychic amnesia," and discusses the transformative power of gratitude.<br /><br />If yo...

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  Cognitive Distortions: The Hidden Mind Traps That Shape Your Relationships and Reality

  Nov 11, 202513 minS0

  Welcome back to The Relationship Doctor! I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and today we’re tackling a topic that affects every one of us—whether we realize it or not: cognitive distortions. These sneaky, distorted ways of thinking can twist how we see ourselves, our relationships, and even the world around us—often leading to unnecessary pain, confusion, and conflict.<br /><br />I’ll walk you through some of the most common traps we fall into—like all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, personalizing, and those pesky “shoulds” that quietly run the show in our heads. And don’t worry—it’s not all heavy stuff! With...

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  What You Tolerate in Love, You Multiply: Boundaries and Real Respect

  Nov 6, 20252 minS0

  Have you ever caught yourself tolerating things in your relationship that deep down you know you don’t want—just to “keep the peace”?<br /><br />Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m taking a hard look at one habit that feels kind on the surface but often keeps us—especially women—trapped in unhappy relationships: putting up with behavior that chips away at our self-respect.<br /><br />We’re taught from an early age to nurture, forgive, and put others’ needs before our own. But when that turns into tolerating microaggressions or...

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  Rewire Your Brain with Gratitude: A Simple Daily Practice for Lasting Peace and Connection

  Nov 4, 20255 minS0

  Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you—like you’re stuck reacting to other people, stress, or the constant noise of the world?<br /><br />Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I want to share one of the simplest practices I know—something so small it only takes a few minutes a day, yet powerful enough to completely shift how you show up in your relationships and your life.<br /><br />Here’s the truth: you’re not powerless. You don’t have to live in a cycle of stress, neg...

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