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The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall

Andrew G. Marshall
Mental Health
Relationships
Therapy
Personal Growth
Mindfulness
Attachment Theory
Parenting
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Boundaries
Self-Improvement
Jungian Psychology
Death
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Sabotage
Healing
Communication
Empathy
Forgiveness
Christmas

Hello, I am a marital therapist, communications trainer and author. I have thirty-five years helping couples and individuals make better relationships. I have written twenty-plus self-help books which include the international best-sellers ‘I love you but I’m not in love with you’ and ‘How can I ever trust you again?’ My books have been translated into twenty languages. I trained with RELATE the U... more

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• My partner seems to lack empathy and doesn’t care how I feel

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Viv Groskop
Stand-up comedian, journalist, motivational speaker and author
Author of Lift As You Climb; Speaker and Performer
Episode: Viv Groskop: How to be Heard, Really Heard
Alina Kastner
Dr. Alina Kastner, systemic family therapist and author of Break Up With Narcissism, How to Break Free and Stay Free
Episode: Dr. Alina Kastner: Trapped, hopeless, broken? Could your partner be a narcissist
Sarah Swenson
Licensed psychotherapist; expert on coaching neurodiverse couples; master's in counseling from Seattle University
Independent clinician/therapist
Episode: Sarah Swenson: Are you in a neurodiverse relationship?
Silva Neves
Psychotherapist specializing in sexology, relationships and trauma
Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology
Episode: Silva Neves: Heal compulsive sexual behaviours
Pippa Evans
Improv performer and author of Improv Your Life, An Improviser's Guide to Embracing Whatever Life Throws at You
Improv community, Sunday Assembly co-creator
Episode: Pippa Evans: Harnessing the power of yes and no
Toko-pa Turner
Author of The Dreaming Way and Courting the Wisdom of Dreams; dream worker
Dream School; Dream worker
Episode: Toko-Pa Turner: How to read the secret map of your life
Josh Cohen
Professor of Modern Literary Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London; psychoanalyst
Goldsmiths, University of London
Episode: Josh Cohen: How to live: What you can learn from literary characters
Sam Carr
Psychologist, director of The Loneliness Project, lecturer at the University of Bath
University of Bath; The Loneliness Project
Episode: Dr Sam Carr: The Silent Epidemic: Loneliness
Claudia Loewen
Practitioner in somatic bodywork and a couples coach
Independent practitioner, focus on women's balance
Episode: Claudia Loewen & Ignacio Jarquin: What women want, what men need

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Andrew G. Marshall
Marital therapist, author and communications trainer with three-plus decades helping couples and individuals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • An excellent, thought provoking listen

    I am a newcomer to this podcast and I found it by listening to the interview with Dr James Hollis, which was excellent.

    I have since listened to several more interviews.

    I love the gentle, intelligent, incisive reflections and I always learn lots.

    Thank you for sharing wisdom in the way you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieALawlor
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An excellent listen

    Thank you Tim Dowling (my favourite columnist by a mile) and Andrew G Marshall (who’s always an excellent listen) for a terrific show full of perceptive points. I missed this edition first time around and feel very fortunate that you re-issued it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holly Budd
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • SO insightful

    I like to think I’m emotionally intelligent but I still learned loads from Andrew G Marshall’s discussion with Dr Samantha Roden Whiten. Thank you both.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holly Budd
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A great marriage is not an accident!

    I love the way Andrew weaves his vast experience in helping people enjoy a great marriage into the conversations with other super smart guests. His passion and joy to help others create a positive experience in their most important life relationship comes through loud and clear. This podcast is a beacon of hope to all of us who are looking to get the most from our marriage!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael @ InfiniteCEO
    United States2 years ago
  • A thoughtful approach to finding meaning in turbulent times

    Andrew is a gentle, intelligent and thoughtful host, and his obvious deep preparation for each guest makes this podcast a really rewarding experience for the listener, and for the guests too it seems. His range of guests is impressive and unusual and looks as he interrogates what it means to seek a meaningful life in these tumultous and confusing times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jody Day - Gateway Women
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners note the balance of intellectual rigor with accessible, human-focused storytelling.
The show is praised for helping couples and individuals find meaning and improve relationships.
Listeners appreciate the host's calm, thoughtful interviewing style and the depth of preparation evident in each episode.
Guests are described as highly insightful and the discussions feel compassionate and practical.

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Dr. Alina Kastner: Trapped, hopeless, broken? Could your partner be a narcissist
Q: What inspired you to focus on narcissism and its impact on relationships?
Dr. Kastner discusses personal experience with narcissistic relationships, the draw of helping others, and turning that insight into a practical guide for readers and clients to recognize, validate, and exit toxic dynamics.
Sarah Swenson: Are you in a neurodiverse relationship?
Q: What is growth potential in neurodiverse relationships?
Growth can be profound for individuals and couples, fostering better self-understanding, clearer communication, and compassionate adaptation; many couples reconfigure their relationship to prioritize shared life, routines, and mutual support rather than trying to fit conventional molds.
Sarah Swenson: Are you in a neurodiverse relationship?
Q: What can help when one partner feels misunderstood or rejected due to different communication styles?
Provide explicit, direct language about needs and feelings, and practice empathetic acknowledgment of distress; avoid assuming intent and instead verbalize what you hear and need, creating a bridge between cognitive processing and emotional experience.
Sarah Swenson: Are you in a neurodiverse relationship?
Q: Why am I craving for connection and intimacy and he isn't?
The answer is highly individualized, but it often reflects different need patterns: the neurotypical partner may seek active emotional and sexual connection, while the autistic partner values steady, predictable forms of closeness; recognizing that intimacy means different things to each person is key to aligning expectations.
Silva Neves: Heal compulsive sexual behaviours
Q: What practical steps can couples take to begin repair after infidelity?
Adopt I-language, set boundaries about talking when ready, practice breaks, focus on self-compassion, and plan concrete actions that demonstrate ongoing commitment to repair.

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What is The Meaningful Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful conversations span happiness, mindfulness, relationships, and personal growth, anchored by a seasoned marital therapist host. Episodes frequently explore how inner work, communication, and meaning-making intersect with everyday life, offering practical insights for couples, individuals, and seekers of a more purposeful existence. A notable strength is the diverse roster of guests—psychologists, authors, mindfulness leaders, and relationship experts—who bring deep expertise on topics from forgiveness and narcissism to Tantra and anxiety. The show stands out for its calm, compassionate interviewing style and its willingness to tackle challenging emotional terrain with nuance, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking practical w... more

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3. Sarah Swenson
4. Silva Neves
5. Pippa Evans
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7. Josh Cohen
8. Sam Carr

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