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The Relationship Doctor

Heartcast Media

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

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13:26

Cognitive Distortions: The Hidden Mind Traps That...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/11/11

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.I’ll walk you through some of the most common traps we fall into—like all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, personalizing, and those pesky

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2:23

What You Tolerate in Love, You Multiply: Boundaries...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/11/06

Have you ever caught yourself tolerating things in your relationship that deep down you know you don’t want—just to “keep the peace”?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.We’re taught from an early age to nurture, forgive, and put others’ needs before our own. But

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5:26

Rewire Your Brain with Gratitude: A Simple Daily...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/11/04

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?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.Here’s the truth: you’re not powerless. You don’t have to live in a cycle of stress,

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49:54

Pursuing the Pull: Facing Fear, Finding Purpose, and...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/11/03

Join us for an intriguing episode of The Relationship Doctor, where Dr. Margaret Cochran shifts the focus from interpersonal connections to a crucial internal one: your relationship with your dreams. Our guest, Stacey Bevan, is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital strategist who transformed her life by following a vision. With a wealth of experience in business and a commitment to helping others, Stacey's story of moving from corporate marketing to founding the Pursue the Pool community provides

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2:52

Silence or Connection? How Honest Conversations...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/30

Have you ever noticed how silence in a relationship can feel like both a comfort and a wall?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m unpacking the surprising power of silence in our closest connections. Sometimes those quiet moments can draw us closer together, creating space for peace and understanding. But other times, silence becomes avoidance—and that kind of silence can slowly chip away at intimacy.Instead of slipping into meaningless chatter or burying

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4:02

Love Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: The Truth About Healthy...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/28

We’ve all heard it before: “Love is hard.” But what if that isn’t the whole truth?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I want to challenge the idea that healthy relationships are supposed to be messy, dramatic, or painful. Movies and novels love to tell us that struggle equals passion—but real love doesn’t have to look that way.Instead, I’ll walk you through what a healthy relationship actually feels like in the early stages—things like steady communication,

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4:42

Escaping Shame-Based Families: Finding Freedom and...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/23

We all carry echoes of where we came from. And for many of us, that means growing up in families where love and shame were woven tightly together.Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I want to talk about how those early, shame-based dynamics shape the way we show up in our closest relationships. Maybe you’ve found yourself overachieving to prove your worth, people-pleasing to avoid rejection, or pulling away emotionally because intimacy feels unsafe. These

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5:22

Codependency Is Not Love: Breaking Free from...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/21

Codependency—it’s a word we hear a lot, but do we really understand what it means?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m unpacking one of the most misunderstood dynamics in relationships: codependency. It often disguises itself as care, devotion, or even loyalty, but in truth, it’s more about addiction than love. When we lose ourselves trying to fix, please, or rescue others, we slowly chip away at our own self-worth and boundaries—sometimes without even

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5:20

Ending a Relationship with Love: How to Break Up...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/16

Breaking up with someone you care about might be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do.Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, we’re diving into how to end a relationship with honesty, compassion, and integrity. It’s never easy to look someone in the eye and say, “This isn’t working anymore,” especially when you still care deeply about them. But avoiding that conversation only creates more confusion and pain—for both of you.In this episode, I’ll walk you

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6:47

The 7 Deadly Sins of Love: How We Sabotage...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/14

We all want lasting love—but sometimes, the way we go about finding it sets us up for heartache.Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m diving into what I call the “7 Deadly Relationship Sins”—the most common and destructive mistakes people make when choosing a romantic partner. From picking someone out of fear of being alone, to mistaking drama for passion, to ignoring communication and sexual compatibility, these patterns quietly sabotage even our best

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3:30

The Three Bozo No-No’s of Arguing (and How to Fix Them)

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/09

Arguments are inevitable—but fighting the right way can make all the difference.Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m talking about one of the hardest (and most important) skills in any relationship: how to argue constructively. If you’ve ever walked away from a disagreement thinking, “That could’ve gone so much better,” you’re not alone.Together, we’ll explore what I call the three big “bozo no-no’s” of conflict—arguing while you’re angry, using sweeping

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16:27

From Trauma to Transformation: The Healing Power of...

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/10/07

Have you ever wondered why some relationships feel healing while others leave us drained? The secret often comes down to one word: empathy.Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m diving into the real meaning of empathy—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it has the power to transform not just our closest relationships, but entire communities.I’ll share a moving story from my early days as a psychotherapist that opened my eyes to empathy’s ability to break

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2:43

Worst Thing

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/09/09

Let’s be honest, some of the habits that damage our relationships the most are the ones we barely notice.Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m taking a closer look at the quiet patterns that can slowly chip away at intimacy, even in the most loving partnerships. It’s not always the big blowouts that create distance, it’s the little things we do out of fear, discomfort, or the desire to keep the peace.In this episode, I’ll walk you through why tension in

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3:27

Selfish

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/09/02

Here’s a question that might ruffle some feathers: What if being selfish could actually save your relationship?I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m talking about something we’re usually told to avoid, selfishness. We’ve been taught, especially as women, to equate love with self-sacrifice. To put others first. To stay quiet, stretch thin, and smile through it. But what if that script is all wrong?This episode, titled “Selfish,” is about flipping the narrative

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3:53

Secret to Love

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/08/26

Ever feel like you're saying all the right things, but still not getting through?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m pulling back the curtain on something that impacts every relationship you have, romantic or otherwise: the words you choose.Turns out, lasting love isn’t just about chemistry or compatibility, it’s about communication. Real, intentional, everyday language. And I don’t just mean what you say to your partner, but also the way you talk to

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2:22

Romantic Love

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/08/19

What if the secret to romantic love isn’t about finding the “right” person, but about seeing yourself more clearly?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m diving into something we don’t talk about enough: how much our relationships reflect who we are inside. It’s easy to think love is about shared hobbies or background, but the real magic happens when we understand ourselves, and recognize that in our partners.In just a few minutes, I’ll walk you through why

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3:22

Lucky in Love

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/08/12

What if I told you that luck has nothing to do with love?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m diving into something I hear all the time: “You’re so lucky to have a good relationship.” But is it really luck? Or is there something deeper at play?Inspired by Tina Turner’s classic line, “What’s love got to do with it?”, I flipped the question: What’s luck got to do with it? Spoiler alert, not much. In this episode, “Lucky in Love,” I get personal. I share my

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4:36

9 Things

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/08/05

Ever wonder what really keeps love going strong, long after the honeymoon phase?Hi, I’m Dr. Margaret Cochran, and in this episode of The Relationship Doctor, I’m sharing nine of my favorite secrets for making “happily ever after” more than just a fairytale. These aren’t grand gestures or complicated rules. They’re the small, everyday moments that help couples not just stay together, but thrive together.If you’ve been looking for simple, meaningful ways to feel more connected in your relationship,

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1:53

Pilot Episode

The Relationship Doctor ·

2025/07/28

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

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