Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild
Feeling stuck in your relationship after years together? Relationship Reset is your go-to podcast for busy, high-achieving couples ready to break free from autopilot and rebuild a thriving partnership. Join relationship expert Katie Rössler, LPC for practical tools, real-life stories, and actionable advice to reignite passion, rebuild trust, and reconnect on a deeper level. Whether you’re navigating communication breakdowns, struggling with intimacy, or just feel disconnected, this podcast is here to help you transform your relationship—and create the love you’ve always envisioned.
Perfect for couples who want to reignite their spark and reconnect with purpose. It’s never too late to hit reset.
Episodes
135 episodes
Dear Katie: How Do I Prevent Another Holiday Meltdown Between Us?
Family visits + cultural differences + emotional shutdowns + holiday pressure… if your chest tightened just reading that, you are not alone. In this Dear Katie episode, we dive into a listener letter from a long-married couple navigati...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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20:21
When the Dream You Built No Longer Fits: How to Realign Your Relationship Vision
You worked hard to build the dream—the home, the business, the family, the life you both said you wanted. But now, something feels… off. You’ve checked all the boxes, yet you’re looking around wondering, “Is this still what we want—or just ...
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13:56
Men, Perimenopause & Partnership: How to Show Up with Laurence Finn
Hot flashes get all the headlines, but the real story of perimenopause is happening in our homes, our beds, and our conversations. In this episode, I’m joined by Laurence Finn, a husband of 36 years turned fierce advocate for women’s hormonal h...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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47:32
You’re Great at Communication… Just Not With Each Other
You can run a board meeting like a boss, handle clients with grace, and lead your team like a pro—but somehow, when it comes to talking with your partner, all that communication brilliance disappears. Suddenly, one sideways comment and you’re d...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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12:57
Dear Katie: Purity Culture Still Lives in My Head
What happens when your head knows you’re safe, but your body doesn’t believe it?In this deeply compassionate Dear Katie episode, we’re talking about sex, shame, and the long-lasting impact of purity culture—even years into a healthy, lov...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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16:45
Emotional Labor Overload: Why You’re So Tired of Carrying the Relationship
Do you ever feel like if you stopped holding everything together, the whole house of cards would collapse? From remembering birthdays to managing moods, many high-achieving partners carry a silent weight: emotional labor.In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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15:31
Dear Katie: Can We Repair What’s Just Been Surviving?
Have you ever looked across the room at your partner and thought, We’re doing all the things… but where did “us” go?You’re not fighting. You’re not miserable. You’re just… surviving. The spark has dimmed, the laughter’s quieter,...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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12:34
Whose Career Wins? Turn-Taking, Non-Negotiables, and the Trailing Spouse Trap
What happens to “our” dreams when one of us becomes the trailing (or as Yvonne prefers—accompanying) spouse? In this candid conversation with Yvonne Kwa, author of Whose Career?, we unpack what dual-career life really looks like when v...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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49:51
The Invisible Divorce: Why Couples Drift Apart Without Realizing It
Ever find yourself lying in bed next to your partner, scrolling separate screens, and realizing you can’t remember the last time you actually connected? You might be living in what I call the invisible divorce.In this episode of...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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16:03
How Anxiety Shapes Our Relationship (and What to Do About It)
Anxiety doesn’t just live in one partner’s body. It sneaks into your marriage, too. From restless nights to snappy arguments, it has a way of becoming the uninvited third wheel. But here’s the good news: anxiety doesn’t have to divide you. It c...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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13:14
Dear Katie: Our Adult Child Moved Back Home
What happens when the empty nest you’ve been waiting for… doesn’t stay empty? For many couples, life after kids means finally focusing on us again. But when an adult child moves back home—whether for health, financial, or personal reas...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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13:23
When “Me” Becomes “We”: Blending Cultures in Marriage and Business
What happens when an Italian firecracker marries a Caribbean queen—then both build speaking careers in multicultural London? You get honesty, humor, and a masterclass in boundaries.In this episode, I’m joined by Lovelda and Simone Vincen...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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45:31
Power Couple Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Success on Your Relationship
Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “Wow, we built something amazing”—only to realize your relationship feels more like a business partnership than a love story? If so, you’re not alone.In this episode of R...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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11:38
When It’s Time to Quit: Navigating Career Change Without Wrecking Your Relationship
If you or your partner have ever said, “I think I need a career change,” then this episode is a must-listen. Katie sits down with Christelle Pillot, international career consultant and founder of the Freedom Catcher Academy, to unpack th...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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35:14
Dear Katie: We’re Happy… But I’m Bored. Now What?
After 20 years together, it’s natural for life’s busyness—kids, careers, aging parents—to shift your relationship into autopilot. One partner may be perfectly content with the routine, while the other is craving excitement, novelty, and more sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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16:33
Are You Really Busy, or Are You Avoiding Each Other?
In today’s episode of Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild, we dive deep into the myth of busyness and explore how it may actually be a cover for emotional avoidance in long-term relationships. If your life feels like an en...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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11:20
Can People Really Change? What Neuroscience and Relationships Teach Us with Dr. Kathryn Ford
If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Can people really change?” — especially after years together — this episode is for you.This week, Katie sits down with renowned psychiatrist and couples therapist Dr. Kathryn Ford...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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44:50
Understanding Affairs: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Heal
Affairs are deeply painful—and deeply complex. In today’s episode, we’re opening up a much-needed conversation about infidelity in long-term relationships. Whether you're the one who’s been hurt, the one who strayed, or someone carrying childho...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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16:28
5 Misconceptions That Ruin Good Relationships
What if the biggest reason your relationship feels hard... is because of what you thought it should look like?In this episode of Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild, I’m diving deep int...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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24:12
What Healthy Love Actually Feels Like: Debunking Emotional Intimacy Myths
Is it normal to feel disconnected sometimes? Shouldn’t love always feel good? What if we never argue—is that healthy or a red flag?This week, Katie sits down with the brilliant Teresha Young, a multi-award-winning relationship a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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40:39
Dear Katie: 25 Years In and We Only Talk About To-Dos
Welcome back to Relationship Reset — the podcast for high-achieving couples who want more than just surviving in their relationship. In this week's Dear Katie episode, we're digging into a listener question that hits home for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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14:01
The Hidden Reason You Feel Disrespected At Home
Ever walked in the door after a trip—or even just a solo grocery run—only to find your house in complete chaos... like nothing was done while you were gone? Cue the rage, the overwhelm, and that familiar sense of “Do I even matter around he...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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13:40
Every Great Relationship Needs an Upgrade: How to Reset Without Starting Over
Is your relationship running on autopilot?Are you feeling more like roommates than partners lately?Have you ever wondered: “Is this really what I want—or is there more we could create together?”If so, this episode is for...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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10:50
When Life Hits Hard: How Couples Rebuild Connection Through Challenges with Lana Manikowski
In this heartfelt episode, Katie sits down with Lana Manikowski to explore a universal truth: life will throw challenges your way — and those challenges can test your relationship. Lana shares her deeply personal journey through in...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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37:57
Navigating Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles
Ever feel like one of you wants to talk right now while the other suddenly needs to reorganize the garage? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the push-pull dynamic of anxious and avoidant attachment styles...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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14:50