Coupled With...

Coupled With... is a podcast for partners wanting to work on their relationship. Through the episodes there will be a mix of interviews with other experts in the field as well as solo episodes where Dr. Rachel shares her expertise. No topic is out of bounds, and there is nothing she hasn't heard before. Coupled with is hosted by doctor of psychology, Dr. Rachel Orleck, who is certified in emotionally focused couples counseling and specializes in working with couples from a foundation in attachment.


Why You Feel Rejected in Bed: Understanding Sexual and Emotional Cycles

Why You Feel Rejected in Bed: Understanding Sexual and Emotional Cycles


Why You Feel Rejected in Bed: Understanding Sexual and Emotional CyclesDr. Rachel Orleck
Published on: 20/08/2025

Why sex feels like rejection: how emotional and sexual cycles collide—and small shifts that rebuild safety, closeness, and desire.

AttachmentNervous SystemIntimacy
Stronger Together: How Couples Can Navigate Infertility as a Team

Stronger Together: How Couples Can Navigate Infertility as a Team

Stronger Together: How Couples Can Navigate Infertility as a TeamDr. Rachel Orleck
Published on: 04/08/2025

How to stay emotionally connected through infertility—even when stress, sex, and decisions pull you apart. You don’t have to go through it alone.

CommunicationIntimacy
Healing Together: How Overcoming Vaginismus Strengthened Love and Connection

Healing Together: How Overcoming Vaginismus Strengthened Love and Connection

Healing Together: How Overcoming Vaginismus Strengthened Love and ConnectionDr. Rachel Orleck
Published on: 25/07/2025

How one couple turned pain and disconnection into deeper intimacy by healing vaginismus—together. A story of courage, curiosity, and connection.

CommunicationIntimacyTrust