9 Best Podcasts For Before Marriage Couples To Listen Together

The decision to get married is based in love. But when you decide to spend your life with someone, you also agree to bombard your relationship with everything else there is in life to consider. Money, careers, sex, family, interests, and so much more becomes a shared ground where two people are tasked with understanding and accepting. Easier said than done. As a couple approaching marriage, beginning to wrap your head around the idea of “forever” can become an overwhelming whirlwind. To get a leg up on the future of your relationship, these podcasts illuminate the bones of successful relationships, the pitfalls of failed ones, and the seeds of a fruitful marriage. With inspiring stories, helpful exercises, and expert advice, a routine listen can help you and your partner prepare to say “I do” to happily ever after.

Small Things Often

We cannot make a list of anything great in the world without mention our favorite institute in the industry, The Gottman Institute. They paved the path for relationship science and the foundation for a science-based approach to improving your relationship. Their latest is in relationship podcasts, this twice weekly production reintroduces the importance of the little things. Be it words, gestures, or acts, Small Things Often aims to prove that these add up, like pennies, and help to back an extravagant relationship built on growing great sums of love. 

In the spirit of keeping things bite-sized, each episode is only five minutes. It’s released twice a week, so there is always a fresh batch of little bits of love for you to explore in your relationship before getting married. 

Where Should We Begin?

If it’s couple’s counseling that appeals to you, relationship expert and psychotherapist Esther Perel introduced a podcast for “anyone who has ever loved.” Within these episodes, you’ll hear stories from real life couples on how they work (and sometimes don’t work) together in varied visages of relationships. The ultimate intent is to let people be heard, and let listeners feel inspired to strengthen their relationships in their own lives

Committed

IHeartRadio’s version of a couple's podcast is Committed. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jo Piazza, it focuses on telling true stories of real-life couples. It ranges from heart-wrenching to triumphant, and gives you reason to believe in love, in all its forms, again. 

Relationship Advice: I Do Podcast

The I Do Podcast offers a can-do approach to couples counseling. Listeners are encouraged to participate in daily challenges to help connect, communicate, and find deeper intimacy within their relationships. 

This true call-to-action experience is ideal for couples who need a push to make changes or adjustments within a relationship.

Note: Founders of the Couple Summit, Tatiana & Max enjoyed and recommended this one as one of the best!

Couple Money

What’s in a name? In this case, everything. Couple Moneydelivers what you’d expect it to–advice on managing finances and building wealth with your partner. 

Couples at all stages in the process can benefit from this podcast. Whether you’re planning to buy your first house or trying to demolish debt, these podcasts are relatively short snippets with helpful tips for sourcing and securing your finances. 

The Moment 

Ingrid Haas takes you into a world of love on The Moment. This podcast touches on all things love and relationships. Whether it’s the excitement of engagement or the road to happily ever after, this podcast is perfect for those who want to view just how varied love can look. Produced by Wonderly, it has some of the top of the line value and entertainment.

Unlocking Us

The iconic Brené Brown looks at the “magic and messiness” of humans in this podcast Unlocking Us. Instead of focusing on relationships, she explores the different perspectives people have within the human condition and gives listeners a chance to broaden their connection with people they may not understand. 

This is a great podcast for couples who are feeling slightly distant and need an opportunity to find an understanding. 

Modern Love

The New York Times and WBUR teamed up to produce Modern Love. This podcast takes a detour from normal inspiration speakers and psychological understanding. Instead, it focuses on storytelling. Famous actors read essays written about various ways to love. It’s entertaining as well as it is inspiring for listeners to look into their relationship and find the beauty and excitement within. 

ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show

Sex, love, and commitment take center stage in this podcast presented by real-life couple Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo. Inspired by their own struggles in their 20-odd-year marriage, this podcast seeks to help strengthen the most important aspects of a successful marriage.

Their catalog of episodes is broken into categories–Sex, Romance, Communication, Health & Wellness, and Save My Marriage–giving you the chance to go right to the source of what you need before getting married and after. 

Final Thoughts

Love takes virtually countless forms. How it forms as you prepare for marriage can be confusing. These podcasts are designed, and recommended by us, so you can take notes from others, ask your own questions or, at the very least, come together with your partner to strengthen your bond.