When I was a kid, tax season meant that my Dad wouldn’t be home for dinner, we’d rarely see him, we couldn’t travel for Spring Break, and Passover (which we celebrate) was all on my Moms shoulders to... (more)

In the first two parts of this three-post series on trust in relationships, I offered seven tips on building trust in your marriage. In this final part, I offer a final set of more advanced tips. Master these... (more)

In the first part of this three-post series on trust in relationships, I offered four simple ways to building such trust in your marriage. In this second part, I offer three more, these dealing with some of the... (more)

Trust is that deep sense you have that your partner has your best interest at heart, which is crucial to the well-being of your relationship. With trust, anything is possible. Without it, your relationship won’t survive, at least... (more)

There are many different traditions bestowing luck onto a new bride and groom, such as: The groom breaking a glass under his foot at the end of the ceremony, The bride tucking a sugar cube into her glove... (more)

It’s ironic how we feel most ALIVE when our heart skips a few beats! While routines and predictability are important to our well-being, it is essential that we balance that stability with novelty. When was the last time... (more)

As huge fan of the musical, Hamilton, Risa invites you to Talk Less….Listen More. Risa stated in Episode 000, though this is not a political podcast, many of our relationships are being impacted by the divisive election campaign... (more)

Risa Ganel, LCMFT is your host and each week will provide empowerment, encouragement, information, tips, free resources, and support from an expert who helps you ignite every aspect of your life: Your marriage, friendships, fitness, health, emotional well-being,... (more)