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The Suzanne Venker Show

by Suzanne Venker

TIRED OF THE LIES AND THE SPIN perpetuated in the culture about men and women, sex and love, marriage and motherhood? If so, get ready to hear hard-hitting truths that will make you cry out “Yes! Finally someone tells it like it is!”In her signature no-nonsense style, author and relationship coach Suzanne Venker offers support, motivation, and countercultural guidance on how to prioritize love and family and build strong relationships at home.

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  1. LIES Millennial Women Were Fed (with Alex Clark)

    In this episode, Suzanne talks with Alex Clark of Turning Point USA about, among other things, why it’s more important than ever to raise children who do not toe the cultural line but who instead march to their own drum— whether we’re talking about health and wellness (which is Alex’s passion) or...

  2. How to Raise Marriage-Minded Kids

    Do you want to increase your kids' chances of marital success? If so, this is the episode for you! Ana Samuel, a research scholar at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton, NJ, joins Suzanne to discuss the unfortunate 2023 Pew finding that most parents today "do not consider it important” whether...

  3. Should we move from suburban comfort to a big city for a higher paying job?

    Suzanne answers an email about whether or not a family, after finally getting settled in the Midwests, should move to a big city for a higher paying job.

  4. "There was never a time anyone acted like it was appropriate for me to say I wanted to be a wife and mother."

    Suzanne reads several letters from women who've been shamed for prioritizing marriage and motherhood over career and juxtaposes this message with the reality of Barbara Walters' life, who did just that. https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2024/04/22/susan-page-rulebreaker-barbara-walters/

  5. 30-something women everywhere are BLINDSIDED by the reality of motherhood

    Suzanne talks about her follow-up conversation with Alex Clark of The Spillover and the shocking reality women experience in becoming new mothers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zuLwSOLjZs&list=PLxx4kcMvHrwLrizrjHljVIsFqv7iLkbQa&index=4

  6. Deviating from conventional gender roles makes most men and women miserable

    The culture insists men and women would be happier if they pretended they're interchangeable and moved through life accordingly. But study after study after study after study proves otherwise. LINKS:https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/542579...

  7. Quick Announcement

    Suzanne responds to folks who suggested a new way to keep The Suzanne Venker Show going...

  8. Ep. 199: Marriage and family matter more than money and career

    Suzanne makes an announcement about The Suzanne Venker Show and discusses her new book, How to Build a Better Life: A New Roadmap for Women Who Want to Prioritize Love & Family, which is now on sale at Amazon. LINK: https://www.suzannevenker.com/books/how-to-build-a-better-life/

  9. Ep. 198: You don’t need to have a big life to have a valuable life

    Why should women (or men, for that matter) feel obligated to "change the world" when everyday life can be just as much, if not more, fulfilling? What if staying focused on life in your own backyard brings more joy and satisfaction than trying to "disrupt the status quo"? In this episode, Suzanne...

  10. Ep. 197: Are you ready to build (or rebuild) a life that prioritizes your relationships at home?

    Are you a single woman (or the parent of a single woman) who wants to take her foot off the gas pedal and settle down with a husband and kids? Are you a married mother who wants to quit her job and stay home with the littles, but your family and friends—even your own husband!—want you to continue...

  11. Ep. 196: How to Date for Marriage—In Any Era

    Dating in America has become an absolute mess. Men and women have no compass for how to proceed and no idea what the roles and the rules are anymore. In this episode, Suzanne lists 7 dating rules for marriage-minded women since they have the power to get to what they ultimately want: marriage.

  12. Ep. 195: Is more relationship experience really better?

    Don’t marry the first person you fall in love with. The more relationship experience you have before getting married, the better. That way you'll really “know” yourself when you say, ‘I do.’ For decades this has been the relationship narrative passed on to the young and unattached. But my...

  13. Ep. 194: How to Stop Overachieving

    Overachieving is defined as the unrelenting drive for high performance, and women are drowning in this phenomenon. Suzanne reads from an article in the Wall Street Journal that explains how overachieving is a form of self-protection that is harmful to our physical and mental health and outlines...

  14. Ep. 193. Should Boomers help raise their millennial kids’ kids?

    Boomers are out enjoying retirement, and some millennials are feeling abandoned by their parents who are too busy to help raise their kids. Suzanne offers her take on this topic. MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

  15. Ep. 192. Lies our daughters believe

    Suzanne discusses the lies women have been fed and unearths the hard truths they need to know in order to help them construct happier lives. IN THIS EPISODE: What happens to women around the age of 30 Why marriage is more important than career Why women are not emboldened by providing but men are...

  16. Quick message from Suzanne!

    Merry Xmas, Everyone! I'm working on lots of things for the new year and may need to skip a week or two. But I'll be back with a bang!

  17. Ep. 191: 5 Gen X Tips for Raising Kick-Ass Kids

    Dr. Scott Gordon is a relationship coach and author affiliated with the Dad Starting Over organization. He focuses on masculine polarity and maintaining a balance of the lover/provider roles in marriage. He also specializes in repairing dead or dull bedrooms. Today he and I talk about raising...

  18. Ep 190. Mothering is more than enough

    Suzanne reads emails from new mothers who feel like they're not doing enough by being at home with their babies. MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES? Sign up here for coaching with Suzanne: https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

  19. Ep. 189. Love & Money Series: The best thing you can do for your marriage is to fight about money

    Suzanne talks with family law attorney Bernadette Barbee about financial infidelity in marriage and what money conflicts in marriage are really about.They both then describe what financial FIDELITY looks like in a strong marriage.IN THIS EPISODE: the damage of having "his" and "her" accounts…

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  20. 188. What’s Really Going between Mom and Baby in the First Three Years

    Babies need constant nurturing in the early years. They are completely helpless and utterly dependent on their mothers—and not just to feed them and change their diapers. So many people think this is all that goes on during this stage, and they could not be more wrong. Suzanne takes listeners on…

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  21. Ep. 187: How can I get my husband to see the significance of my staying home?

    Have you (or has someone you know) had to convince your husband to live on less so you can stay home with the baby? If so, you’re in good company. LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2354917591429890 https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

  22. Ep. 186: Single motherhood is NOT the answer to the lack of marriageable men

    More and more women are choosing to have children and remain single. When these women are asked why, most say it’s not that they don’t want to get married but that there are no longer any marriageable men from which to choose. The so-called "rise" of women and lack of marriageable (read…

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  23. Ep. 185: Building a Family Friendly Life

    Is it possible to combine raising a family with the pursuit of a career? Does it have to be all or nothing? Suzanne reads an email from a woman who wants to know how to stay home with her baby but also be able to work part time and utilize her creative energy professionally.

  24. Quick Announcement

    Suzanne explains about some goings-on behind the scenes that are causing a bit of a gap in production.

  25. BONUS EP: "I'm raising great kids, but I still feel like a failure."

    Suzanne reads a letter from one of her coaching clients.

  26. Ep. 184: Ideas for How to Live on Less

    Suzanne reads a letter from a woman whose parents don't support her staying home with her babies and offers tips on how to live on less for those who are trying to save more money or move from two incomes to one.

  27. BONUS EP: Q&A: Suzanne reads listener emails and answers questions

    Q&A: Suzanne reads listener emails and answers questions

  28. Ep. 183: Dismantling the lies feminists tell

    Suzanne goes into greater detail to debunk the arguments Ellen Lamont made in the debate Suzanne did with her several weeks ago. https://munkdebates.com/podcasts/traditional-gender-role-in-marriage/ https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/05/29/breadwinner-moms/...

  29. BONUS EP: A note of warning to young women from "a highly educated, career-driven woman"

    Suzanne reads a letter from one of her listeners.

  30. Ep. 182: Do NOT get married without first going through "The List"!

    Suzanne discusses 9 topics couples should address before they get engaged. They are: 1. View of marriage as an institution 2. View on God/religion 3. Geography 4. Work/family plan 5. Money 6. Willingness to address conflict 7. Ability to set boundaries 8. Relationship history 9. Vacations

  31. Ep 181: 4 Healthy Habits to Keep Smartphones From Hurting Your Marriage

    Suzanne highlights a new survey that shows smartphones are undermining marriages and suggests ways in which couples can keep this from being their fate. https://ifstudies.org/ifs-admin/resources/research/final-2ifstechmarriageresearchbrief.pdf

  32. Ep. 180. "You need to hire a man." w/ Special Guest Liz Durham

    Suzanne talks with Liz Durham of Being Different about the position employers are in when it comes to investing in young women who have not had children yet, and the likelihood that they will leave once that happens.

  33. BONUS EPISODE: Suzanne answers listener/viewer questions

    "My soon-to-be-husband is a software engineer and works from home. I can forsee potential challenges. What are your thoughts on both spouses working from home together?" "I have a one-year-old and a two-year-old, and they are going to daycare two days a week from 7 to 4. Home with mom or dad the...

  34. Ep. 179: Politically Incorrect Data on Daycare

    Suzanne is back and talks about the response to her recent interview and video on daycare—and shares the politically incorrect data on this subject that she unearthed twenty years ago when she wrote her first book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDPFu9-SqFk...

  35. Quick Announcement!

    I'll be back soon.

  36. Taking the month of July off!

    Suzanne is taking the month of July off and will be back in August.

  37. Ep 178. How to Nest in a Culture That Wants You to Earn

    If you're struggling with modern motherhood, you do not want to miss this episode. I brought back Liz Durham (host of the podcast Being Different), who has transitioned from being a full-time working mom to a full-time SAHM. She and I offer a countercultural guide for younger women who've been...

  38. Ep. 177: L&M SERIES: Is money the monster under your marital bed?

    Money remains the #1 cause of marital conflict and divorce. But money conflict is never about money itself. It’s about power and control vs. trust, and often it’s about mismatched values. In this episode, Suzanne discusses three major money mistakes modern couples make and the conversations…

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  39. Ep. 176: 6 Damn Good Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage

    In this episode, Suzanne offers six powerful ways to divorce proof your marriage. They include: Take divorce off the table. Lower your expectations. Dump the concept of equality. Learn each other's love language. Keep dating. Don't let resentment settle in.

  40. 175. LOVE & MONEY SERIES: How to Be in a Relationship When the Roles Are Reversed

    How can couples deal with the changing sexual dynamic that’s happening all over the Western world as we speak? Suzanne is joined by former coaching client, Lauren Taylor, to discuss this very timely and culturally charged subject. IN THIS EPISODE: Lauren's story The share of women out-earning…

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  41. Ep. 174: The Unique Sexual Drives of Husbands and Wives

    There’s not a married couple on the planet who doesn't know that life gets in the way of having an ideal sex life. Many events that occur are out of our control and often derail our desire. Babies come along. Family members die. Careers shift or stall or in some cases become too all-consuming to...

  42. BONUS EPISODE: 3 reasons women aren't having babies

    Have economic and social obstacles become deterrents to having children? According to a recent article in the WSJ, yes. And there are three reasons.

  43. Ep. 173: Is multitasking undermining your marriage?

    Suzanne explains why multitasking undermines our relationships and offers tips for developing our monotasking muscles.

  44. Ep.172: LOVE & MONEY SERIES: Money Beliefs You Bring to Your Marriage

    Suzanne's husband Bill joins her to talk about their respective backgrounds as it pertains to money and what they believe is mandatory for having a healthy marital relationship with money.

  45. Ep. 171: Why does my wife DO that? Part 2 (with Andre Paradis)

    Suzanne brings relationship coach Andre Paradis back on the show to help couples better understand sexual dynamics as they are designed to be, versus the role reversal couples are contending with today. Men are made to be providers and protectors and are not cut out for emotional warfare with...

  46. Ep. 170: Why does my wife DO that? Part 1 (with Andre Paradis)

    Suzanne brings relationship coach Andre Paradis back on the show to help couples better understand sexual dynamics as they are designed to be, versus the role reversal couples are contending with today. Men are made to be providers and protectors and are not cut out for emotional warfare with...

  47. BONUS EPISODE Q&A: What's your greatest relationship frustration?

    Suzanne answers questions from listeners, email subscribers, and even former coaching clients about their biggest relationship concerns.

  48. Ep. 169: LOVE & MONEY SERIES: Money avoidance has become the norm for millennials and Gen Zers

    Suzanne addresses the greatest problem with the younger generation's lack of success with love and money. IN THIS EPISODE: the real reason millennials are depressed and broke why millennials and GenZers are mapping out their lives backward why avoidance is toxic for your relationship ARTICLE...

  49. BONUS EPISODE: The #1 reason life is so much harder for the younger generations

    Suzanne explains why social media and FOMO (fear of missing out) is so harmful and offers tips on how to deal with this new world we live in.

  50. Ep. 168: PARENTING SERIES: How to raise kids the old-fashioned way (Special Guest: Suzanne’s husband Bill)

    Suzanne laments the recent poll which shows that family and religion (and other classic values) have receded in importance to Americans, while the one value that has risen in importance is money....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

TIRED OF THE LIES AND THE SPIN perpetuated in the culture about men and women, sex and love, marriage and motherhood? If so, get ready to hear hard-hitting truths that will make you cry out “Yes! Finally someone tells it like it is!”In her signature no-nonsense style, author and relationship coach Suzanne Venker offers support, motivation, and countercultural guidance on how to prioritize love and family and build strong relationships at home.

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TIRED OF THE LIES AND THE SPIN perpetuated in the culture about men and women, sex and love, marriage and motherhood? If so, get ready to hear hard-hitting truths that will make you cry out “Yes! Finally someone tells it like it is!”In her signature no-nonsense style, author and relationship coach...

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