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EJ and Tarah Kerwin•redcircle.com

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How can couples create a strong and lasting foundation for their relationship? -----The Relationship Renovation podcast, hosted by therapists E.J. and Tarah Kerwin, is your go-to resource for creating stable, loving, and secure relationships. As a married couple with a blended family, they offer a unique perspective on the challenges that couples face in today's world. Each week, they share their own experiences and clinical insight to help couples overcome obstacles and build a strong foundation for their relationship. With practical advice and a focus on actionable steps, the Relationship Renovation podcast is the perfect resource for anyone looking to improve their relationship.Linktree

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Episodes

21 - Don't Drop It Like It's Hot - Communicating with Your Partner about Frustrations

In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss the importance of addressing concerns with your partner early on. Often couples avoid addressing issues for various reasons. When they don’t communicate their frustrations or needs, negative feelings can build, and they can begin to express negative emotions in an ineffective way that pulls them apart. Tarah and EJ discuss why couples can become conflict-avoidant and how this can backfire and create more conflict. By creating agreements with your partner abo...

Mar 02, 2021•26 min

20 - Hey Roomie - Losing Intimacy In Your Relationship

In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss how couples can slowly become distant throughout the course of their relationship. They explore the ups and downs of intimate relationships and some of the common reasons couples end up struggling to feel excited and attracted to one another. They discuss the excitement of the "honeymoon phase" and how many couples become disappointed and distant when intimacy diminishes. They discuss the concept of habituation and how this stresses many relationships in a v...

Feb 17, 2021•25 min

19 - Finding Your Window - How to Stay Connected During Challenging Times

Tarah and EJ interview Jessie Krall, a therapist who specializes in Somatic Experiencing https://traumahealing.org/ . Somatic Experiencing focuses on body awareness as a way to connect to emotions. This technique can help couples communicate in a productive way even in challenging moments. They discuss the Window of Tolerance and how this concept can support healthy attachment in relationships. This episode will help couples understand dynamics that contribute to destructive communication patter...

Jan 27, 2021•25 min

18 - Relationship Growth "Our Best Selves Together"

Tarah and EJ discuss the paradigm that part of your commitment to your relationship is helping each other grow. In order to have a happy and healthy relationship, you must both grow as individuals. They discuss strategies that help couples give supportive feedback instead of criticizing and enrich their relationship through self-growth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Jan 13, 2021•24 min

17 - Better Relationship Habits "All Systems Are a Go"

Tarah and E.J. discuss how creating systems within your relationship can help resolve conflict in a healthier way and be a preventative measure that keeps couples more consistently connected and expressive of their love. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 22, 2020•31 min

16 - Gratitude in a Loving Relationship

Tarah and EJ explore the importance of gratitude in your relationship. What happens when you make the intentional effort to let your partner know what you appreciate about them? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nov 27, 2020•22 min

15 - Accepting Your Partner - "The Whole Enchilada"

In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss the importance of accepting every facet of your partner. They share how essential it is for your partner to know that you embrace their positive attributes and your areas of growth. And, how by accepting your partner it facilitates positive change. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Nov 20, 2020•23 min

14 - Healthy Coping Skills - "In the Midst of Chaos"

In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss the challenges couples are facing in the age of COVID. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nov 15, 2020•20 min•Ep. 14

13 - It's a Slippery Slope

In this episode Tarah and EJ have a guest, Bryce Paradis MA Clinical Therapy, a therapist specializing in couples counseling and substance abuse. The three discuss substance use/abuse and it's effects on healthy relationships. The also talk about increased alcohol use during the current Covid quarantine. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Apr 29, 2020•17 min•Ep. 13

12 - Hello Intimacy Do I Really Know You?

In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss intimacy. They help couples understand that intimacy exists on a spectrum from kind words all the way to sex. They also explore how emotional safety creates an atmosphere where couples have the ability to give and receive love more freely. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Apr 11, 2020•15 min

11 - Love in the New Normal

In this episode Tarah and E.J. discuss challenges couples are facing in relation to Covid-19 and discuss their upcoming FREE 4 week intimacy building program for couples. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Apr 01, 2020•15 min

10 - Safe and Sound Part 3

Join EJ and Tarah in the third and final episode of a three part series breaking down emotional safety in your relationship. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 14, 2019•29 min

9 - Safe and Sound Part 2

Join EJ and Tarah in the second episode of a three part series breaking down emotional safety in your relationship. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 27, 2019•26 min

8 - Safe and Sound Part 1

Join EJ and Tarah in the first episode of a three part series breaking down emotional safety in your relationship. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May 29, 2019•29 min

7 - I'm Not A Mind Reader

How to combat creating silent expectations in your relationship through better communication. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May 15, 2019•27 min

6 - It's Getting Cold In Here

Tarah and EJ discuss sex and intimacy or the lack thereof when couples become comfortable which each other. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May 06, 2019•27 min

5 - The Grass Is Not Greener

Tarah and EJ discuss a common misbelief in couples facing disconnection that "the grass will be greener outside of the relationship". www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 26, 2019•25 min

4 - Faulty Wiring

Learn how your past can affect your current relationship. www.relationshiprenovation.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mar 27, 2019•30 min•Ep. 4

3 - Build Me Up: How to make your partner feel special

How to make your partner feel special and avoid complacency in your relationship. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mar 14, 2019•29 min

2 - Tune In, Tune Out

Learn how and why couples can become disconnected from each other and more importantly, how to reconnect. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 26, 2019•27 min•Ep. 2

1 - Our Story

Meet EJ and Tarah Kerwin, the husband-wife team behind He Said She Said Couples Counseling. In this first episode, the two discuss how and why they got into couples counseling. www.hesaidshesaidcounseling.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Feb 06, 2019•22 min•Ep. 1

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