Before You Pack: The Conversations Every Couple Needs Before Vacation
From Relationship Advice by Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
May 18, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode discusses essential conversations couples should have before going on vacation to avoid stress and misunderstandings.
Vacation stress usually isn’t about the trip itself — it’s about the unspoken expectations couples bring into it. In this episode, the hosts unpack the conversations that can completely change the tone of a vacation before you ever leave the driveway: money, planning, intimacy, parenting, downtime, technology, and more. They explore how different nervous systems, personalities, and expectations can either create connection or turn a “dream trip” into the same fight in a different location. Main Talking Points: Vacation Expectations Planning Differences Money Conversations Parenting Stress Intimacy Pressure Technology Boundaries Give Me Discounts! AG1 - AG1 has become my go to every morning. Beducate - Use code relationship69 for 65% off the annual pass. Check out Relationship Academy! Cozy Earth - Black Friday has come early! Right now, you can stack my code “IDO” on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Rythm - Get 15% off your first month + free shipping! Simple Practice - If you're in mental health and not using simple practice…
People in this episode
Hosts: Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, Cayla Bozovich
Topics covered
- Vacation Expectations
- Planning Differences
- Money Conversations
- Parenting Stress
- Intimacy Pressure
- Technology Boundaries
Keywords
- vacation stress
- couples communication
- expectations
- planning
- intimacy
- parenting
- technology
Sponsors
AG1, Beducate, Cozy Earth, Kiwi Fodzyme, Rythm, Simple Practice, Spark My Relationship Course, Skylight, Tanasi
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