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Daniel’s Perspective: A Different Kind of Authenticity
What does authenticity really mean when someone experiences same-sex attraction but chooses to remain in a heterosexual marriage?
In this episode, Heidi’s husband Daniel shares his perspective on disclosure, freedom,...
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The Problem with “I Know How You Feel”
In this episode, I share a personal story from hiking Machu Picchu to illustrate something that quietly damages many relationships: assuming we know why our partner feels the way they feel.
Misunderstanding emotions...
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I Just Want You to Want Me: The Hidden Desire Killers in Marriage
In this episode, Heidi explores the tension between emotional closeness and sexual desire in long-term monogamous relationships, especially within mixed-orientation marriages.
After sharing a personal story from early...
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Creating Space for Mixed-Orientation Marriages: Now There’s A Booth for You - Debut Episode
In this debut episode of The Complex Couples Podcast, I share my personal story of being married for 18 years when my husband disclosed that he was attracted to men.
I talk about the disorientation, the fear, the...
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Welcome to Complex Couples Coaching with Heidi Applegarth
Hello and welcome to the Complex Couples Podcast! I'm Heidi. I'm a couples therapist and relationship coach specializing in mixed orientation marriages and mixed gender identity relationships.
Whether you're just...
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