Do you say yes when you really want to say no? Do you feel the need to "save" your loved ones? Do you hide your real self in order to please your partner? If so, you're most likely a people-pleaser. Hit play to hear from Marina Pearson, an expert on people-pleasing. She tells us how it plays a detrimental role in romantic relationships, and how to unshackle yourself from the people-pleasing dynamic once and for all! Who is Marina Pearson? Marina is The Custodian of Hearts for women with a Manife...
Nov 28, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Melanie used to regret marrying her husband and now she hates being away from him. The work she did in between is the answer to overcoming hard times. Many women have expectations for marriage that simply aren't realistic. You will go through hard times. You will feel disconnected. And if you have kids, you will be sleep deprived! But don't give up! There is a way to move through hard times that will bring you and your partner together and get you back on the same team. Hit play to hear Melanie'...
Nov 21, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Feelings aren't facts. So how you're feeling about your marriage today doesn't actually dictate the state of your marriage. But in psychology, we actually do have three measuring sticks for improvement in relationships. Hit play to learn what they are and to factually gage how your marriage is doing! Mentioned on this episode: Ep 4 - The Silent Treatment or The Silent Love Killer? Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You...
Nov 14, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 77
When you feel sad and hurt, do you allow yourself to feel those feelings? Or do you have all kinds of judgmental opinions about how you SHOULD or SHOULDN'T feel? The way you talk to yourself about your own thoughts and feelings is the difference between self-abandonment and self-compassion. You are the one who talks to you the most... so learning how to be nice to you is life changing. If you're feeling disconnected from your partner, there is a good chance you are also feeling disconnected from...
Nov 07, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We all have fears. But certain fears REALLY keep you stuck. Some common ones are fear of rejection, fear of being let down, and fear of conflict. Having these fears is not the problem. It's when you make decisions based on those fears that you become disconnected from your partner. Many times, I find that the unhealthy dynamic in a relationship can be traced back to a specific, root fear. By gaining awareness over fear, naming it, and getting coached on it - you finally fix the wound as opposed ...
Oct 31, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Boundaries has become a buzz word. Social media has portrayed boundaries as an aggressive protection tactic. But those of us who are educated and trained on boundaries know that nothing could be further from the truth. When you start to reframe boundaries as an act of love - both for your partner and for yourself - the relationship becomes healthier. Join me as I interview Heather Claus, author and coach, who wrote a book about boundaries! She shares the five steps to creating and maintaining he...
Oct 24, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 74
This is a replay of one of my most popular episodes from back in the day. The secret to ending the conflict with your partner is not a specific communication strategy. Those can be helpful but only with the right emotion behind it; the secret emotion that ends ALL kinds of conflict. If you can tap into it, you are well on your way to resolution and connection with your partner. Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You an...
Oct 17, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 73
How do you know if your marriage is save-able vs. reached the point of no return? According to today's guest, as long as there is ANY kind of communication - even bad communication - there is still hope! And she would know! She divorced her husband... only to remarry him! This interview with Claire Jorgensen, marriage coach, has SO MANY nuggets of wisdom and tips for pivoting a struggling marriage. Who is Claire? Claire Afua Jørgensen, is based in Denmark, married and with two kids. She is an NL...
Oct 10, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Does your emotional state depend on your partner's emotional state? If you need them to be ok in order for you to be ok, you are codependent. The most painful part of codependency is the self-abandonment that happens. If you feel a little nudge in your gut that you often stifle and ignore, I want to invite you to hit play and keep an open mind. You can heal from codependency and even have a healthy relationship! But the first step is awareness and honesty with yourself. Free Resources: FREE Mast...
Oct 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Do you ever feel like you and your partner just have the same argument over and over? Do you feel completely misunderstood? Confused? Do you sometimes walk away from a conversation wishing you had just kept your mouth shut? If so, then this episode is for you! Today, I'm giving you the three pre-requisites for effective communication - the formula necessary to grow together and improve your marriage. Mentioned on this episode: Ep 68 - Stop Avoiding Your Relationship Ep 10 - The Price of People P...
Sep 26, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
If you've experienced infidelity in your marriage - regardless of whether you're the one who cheated or got cheated on - this episode will speak to you. Infidelity comes with specific layers of pain that create disconnect, paranoia, resentment, and rage. So what do you do if you want to stay in the relationship but cannot move past the pain of the infidelity and it's after effect? Join me as I interview Dr. Juan Santos, licensed therapist specializing in healing from affairs, as he gives us his ...
Sep 19, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Is your partner in a relationship with you or with the version of you that you allow them to see? If you find yourself not being your true self because you are afraid of conflict or of being vulnerable, or both, this episode is for you! Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partner Closer Than Ever! 4-Step Guide To Self-Empowerment, Better Communication and Deeper Intimacy With Your Partner IG: @partnershipal...
Sep 11, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Your day-to-day habits say a lot about you. So, if your partner isn't included in one of them - that says a lot about the relationship! But have no fear, there are TONS of ways to implement some intimacy and connection into your day. Hit play to hear five of them and start one today! Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partner Closer Than Ever! 4-Step Guide To Self-Empowerment, Better Communication and Deep...
Sep 04, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Power struggles are common in romantic relationship. Each partner is sure that they're right and is perplexed that the other can't see it. This causes resentment, disconnect, and even hostility. It's very difficult getting out of a gridlock with your partner but it can be done! It takes a couple of mindset shifts and some willingness. Hit play to hear about the power struggle, why it's such a big problem, and how to begin resolving it. Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Conne...
Aug 28, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Do you wish your partner would know what you need and just do it?! Your needs are reasonable and logical, so why don't they just know? This expectation that your partner should know what you need or want is poison to your relationship. If you can release this fantasy, you would make space for realistic expectations and direct communication - which is the formula for getting your needs met! Join me and my guest, Colette Hamon, as we discuss how detrimental the expectation that your partner "just ...
Aug 21, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 65
We've all been there - the kids witness an ugly exchange. Now you feel guilty and you don't know how to clean up the mess. Good news - there is a way to turn this into an OPPORTUNITY to serve your kids well in the long run!! Hit play to learn exactly what to do after arguing in front of the kids in a way that you feel proud of! Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partner Closer Than Ever! 4-Step Guide To Se...
Aug 14, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 64
What do your house and relationship have to do with each other? EVERYTHING! Melanie Schenberger is a decluttering coach who claims that your home is a reflection of your mind and your relationships. And I agree. So we put our heads together to give you the five steps (and yes it's the same steps for both) to start loving your home and relationship again. In fact, we agree so much on the correlation between your house and marriage - that we are hosting a FREE Masterclass called: Sex & Housewo...
Aug 06, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 63
I've helped hundreds of women over the years release resentment towards their partner and start feeling happy and peaceful again. But enough out of me, hear it from a client! Meet Kourtnie. When I met her 5 months ago, she was angry, resentful, and heading towards divorce. Today she feels inner peace and love towards her husband. Hit play to hear her tell her story and how my coaching program saved her marriage! Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner ...
Jul 31, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What is it that you really want and need in your relationship? It's your responsibility to identify what you need and then communicate it. This can be confusing and scary! So how do you get clear? According to my guest, Magda Kay, it's all about your head, heart, gut and pussy. Hit play to hear about all four of these power centers and how to align them. Who is Magda? Magda Kay is an intimacy expert, certified Tantra teacher, speaker, and author on a mission to help individuals around the world ...
Jul 24, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 61
I made more progress in my marriage in five coaching sessions than I did in over a year of therapy. That's because coaching was the right choice for me. Which one is the right choice for you? In this episode, I teach you the three important differences between therapy and coaching. I also go into detail about why I work one-on-one with clients as opposed to with the whole couple at once. If you're serious about getting some professional help to improve your relationship, it's important you have ...
Jul 17, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 60
I have ten relationship concepts that I believe need to be implemented in order to have a healthy, enjoyable marriage. In my private coaching program, I do just that - I help you implement them. On this episode, I run through these concepts and then tell you which episodes to listen to in order to go deeper into the one you need the most help with. Some of these are less than traditional and may even be hard to hear. But if your goal is to improve your relationship, this is a must listen! Mentio...
Jul 10, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Do you struggle with an In-law? How does that affect your marriage? How does it affect the kids? And how does it affect your relationship with yourself? Before starting my coaching business, I almost decided to work with women on their in-law relationships. But after doing some research, I decided against it. Hit play to find out why and to hear my take on why it's so important not to sweep these difficult relationships under the rug. Mentioned on this episode: Ep 25 - How My Failed Marriage Tur...
Jul 03, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Do you feel like your partner just doesn't understand you? Hear the three questions/tests you need to pass with me before I let you settle on that being true. And if it is true that your partner really doesn't understand you, what can you do about it? Hit play to find out! Mentioned in this episode: Ep 13 - Rules for Having a Difficult Conversation with Your Partner Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner 21 Questions That Will Bring You and Your Partn...
Jun 26, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Do you have thoughts about leaving your partner? It's a tough decision. Part of you thinks it makes sense financially and parenting-wise to stay. But another side of you is just unhappy. In this episode I give you my take on when you should or shouldn't leave. It's probably not an opinion you've heard before but it will definitely set you in the direction of clarity. Hit play to get some perspective on how to make a decision one way or another from a place of certainty, clarity, and self-love. F...
Jun 19, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Do you feel like you've lost yourself in your relationship? Can you remember what it's like to be YOU? Have you ever really known what that means? In this episode, Kshama Singhi and I discuss the importance of becoming your authentic self and how it creates connection and intimacy in your marriage. So if you're feeling that inner conflict of wanting to be your true self but also striving to be the woman you think you're supposed to be - this episode is for you! Who is Kshama? Kshama Singhi is a ...
Jun 12, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Your mindset about your relationship includes your attitude, beliefs, and perspective. And it is EVERYTHING. Have you ever stopped to examine your relationship mindset? If you're not feeling so great about your marriage right now and you're struggling with resentment, I suggest you make this mindset shift. It is hands down the most important mindset shift you will ever make about your relationship with your partner. Hit play to find out what it is and start feeling better today! Free Resources: ...
Jun 05, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 54
What makes a partner selfish? On this episode, I give you the four things I coach on most when it comes to one partner acting selfish. Is your partner doing these things? Are YOU doing these things? And how do we differentiate self-care from selfishness? Hit play to get the answer to all these questions! Mentioned on this episode: Ep 50 - Daily Habits That Lower Stress in Relationships Ep 4 - The Silent Treatment or The Silent Love Killer? Ep 44 - How to Stop Getting Upset With Your Partner Free...
May 29, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 53
I found total inner peace while in a very difficult marriage. And you can too. Today, as I celebrate a full year of this podcast, I talk about the most important topic - how to feel better WITHOUT changing your partner. Think it's not possible? I'm living proof that it is. Hit play to find out how I did it and how you can too. Mentioned on this episode: Ep 25 - How My Failed Marriage Turned Me into a Badass Coach Free Resources: FREE Masterclass: 5 Ways to Deepen the Connection with Your Partner...
May 22, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 52
When your partner upsets you, do you react immediately and rashly, saying and doing things you later regret? If this is you, the solution here is to learn how to respond, not react. But how do you do that? And why should you even care? If you're someone who ends up yelling, cursing, calling names or just generally acting out, this episode is for you! Hit play to learn some techniques for gaining control over your reactions - and your experience within your relationship. Mentioned on this episode...
May 15, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In honor of Maternal Mental Health week and Mental Health Awareness month, this episode is all about stress and overwhelm! If you feel stressed on a regular basis, this affects your relationship big time. Overwhelm keeps us from connecting with the present moment and the people who are right in front of us. But you absolutely can control your stress level. Regardless of how stressful your relationship or your life feels, there are daily habits that lessen stress and leave your body/mind feeling ...
May 08, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 50
