Rachel Vanderbilt, Ph.D.
Media
Relationship Doctor Podcast
From July 2021 - February 2022 I hosted the Relationship Doctor podcast for the Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast Network. I wrote and recorded weekly episodes focused on how to make your relationships healthier and happier.
How To Ask Someone Out In Real Life—And Why It Can Help You Gain Confidence
October 12, 2024 - featured in an article about how to ask someone out in person.
Can Pebbling Really Help You Build Intimacy In Your Relationships?
July 30, 2024 - quoted in an article discussing pebbling, or little gestures to show someone you care about and understand them.
“Then She Freaked Out”: Woman’s Love Test On BF Backfires
June 25, 2024 - quoted in an article about the detriments of giving a romantic partner secret tests.
What Is The 'Talking Stage,' And How Can I Move Past It When Dating Someone New?
June 23, 2024 - quoted in an article about the talking stage in romantic relationships and how to move past it.
Can TikTok's 'Orange Peel Theory' Test The Strength Of Your Relationship?
March 24, 2024 - quoted in an article about a new relationship test called the "Orange Peel Test".
Your Ultimate Guide To Sliding Into Someone's DMs—And Landing A Date
January 31, 2024 - quoted in an article about how to start a conversation with someone you don't know but are interested in on social media.
Friends are joining in on couples’ honeymoons. It’s called the buddymoon.
January 24, 2024 - quoted in an article about a recent controversial trend in weddings called the "Buddymoon".
NPR Morning Edition
On August 4, 2023, I served as a relationship expert discussing long engagements, relationship myths, and how to bring excitement to a long term relationship.
Red Rock Relationships
On March 17, 2023, I was a guest on the Red Rock Relationships podcast, discussing Relational Turbulence Theory in the context of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's relationship.
In July 2022, I was a guest on the Working Mama podcast discussing how to build more equitable partnerships, particularly when both parents are working.
Working Mama Podcast
Red Rock Relationships
On April 8, 2022 I was a guest on the Red Rock Relationships podcast discussing various relationship myths that we see perpetuated on social media with a particular emphasis on TikTok misinformation.
My Long Engagement Has Been Hard – Here’s How We’ve Made It Work
On January 24, 2022 I was quoted in an article on long engagements.
In August of 2021, I was a guest on the Nutrition Diva podcast talking about how to manage when you want to make a lifestyle change but your partner isn't being supportive.