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The Loving Truth

As a Relationship Expert & Certified Master Life Coach, Sharon Pope has helped thousands of women gain the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their struggling marriages or move forward without regret. On The Loving Truth Podcast, she shares advice on how to navigate deep marriage hardships, challenging common beliefs about what love and relationships “should be” and providing realistic steps towards peace and happiness. If you can’t decide whether to stay or go in your marriage…

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16:45

Guilt & Codependency

The Loving Truth ·

2024/11/13

In this episode, I explore the powerful and often misunderstood role of guilt in relationships, especially when considering a major decision like ending a marriage. I discuss how guilt, while sometimes a healthy indicator of empathy and self-awareness, can cross into codependency. I explain how taking responsibility for others' emotions often leads to self-abandonment and living a life that’s not truly authentic. I share insights to help listeners find balance between empathy and self-respect...

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38:31

Top 10 Ways You're Ruining Your Marriage or Doing it...

The Loving Truth ·

2024/11/06

In this milestone 100th episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I reflect on my journey in podcasting and deliver a powerful, practical guide to saving marriages. I dive into the top ten habits that silently destroy relationships, providing insights into how we unknowingly harm our marriages through technology, complaints, and passive behavior. I challenge listeners to consider their role in building a healthy, connected relationship and share actionable strategies for fostering intimacy and tru...

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18:59

Q&A: Serial Cheating

The Loving Truth ·

2024/10/30

In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I address the deeply painful issue of serial cheating. Inspired by a listener's story of repeated betrayal in her marriage, I delve into why some people may repeatedly break trust. I explain how inner conflicts, addiction to novelty, and a lack of self-awareness can lead to ongoing infidelity. Finally, I offer compassionate advice on how listeners can find clarity, peace, and direction after discovering serial cheating in their own relationships.ME...

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19:00

Love Isn’t Safe. Now What?

The Loving Truth ·

2024/10/22

In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I dive into the complexities of love and safety in relationships. I discuss how, despite our desire for security, love inherently involves risk. I share personal insights about how seeking "safe" partners can sometimes lead to boredom in long-term relationships and I explore why people choose predictable love for comfort, yet crave excitement and change later on. I encourage listeners to embrace the uncertainties of love, reflecting on how love, th...

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18:51

Political Differences in Your Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2024/10/16

In this episode of The Loving Truth, I tackle a topic I never expected to cover: navigating political differences within a marriage. I explore how political disagreements can add strain to an already complex relationship and share practical tools to maintain respect and connection, even when you and your partner don’t see eye to eye on politics. I emphasize the importance of curiosity, critical thinking, and respectful communication, offering advice on how to stay grounded and avoid conflict ...

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21:00

How Technology Has Made Relationships More Difficult

The Loving Truth ·

2024/10/09

In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I talk about the impact of technology on relationships, particularly in long-term committed marriages. While technology provides us with more ways to connect and access information than ever before, it has also introduced challenges that can make it harder to nurture close, intimate relationships. I explore both the positives and negatives of technology’s role in relationships and offer actionable steps for ensuring that technology isn’t creating additi...

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33:58

Navigating Your Gray Divorce

The Loving Truth ·

2024/10/02

In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of going through a 'gray divorce'—divorce after the age of 50. Divorce is never easy, but divorcing later in life comes with its own set of complexities, from financial considerations to emotional shifts. I share valuable insights, statistics, and advice for those navigating this stage of life and relationship changesMentioned In This EpisodeNEED ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR STRUGGLING MARRIAGE?I’ll teach you how ...

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15:42

Leaving a Good Man

The Loving Truth ·

2024/09/25

In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I address the complex and often painful decision of leaving a good man. Many women find themselves in a situation where they are married to someone who is genuinely kind, caring, and stable—yet they feel unfulfilled or disconnected. I share my personal experience and explore the challenges of holding two truths at once: loving and caring for a good person while also recognizing they may not be the right partner for your most intimate relationship.In thi...

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19:39

Will My Partner Ever Change?

The Loving Truth ·

2024/09/18

“Will my partner ever change? Because I really want him to.” What a great question - and it’s one I hear all the time. Let me start with this: Yes, people can change. And I can say this with deep humility… the person I was in my first marriage is NOT the person I am now. In this episode, I talk about the ways I’ve changed in my own relationships (and the reasons why), pluswhat we really have control over (and what we don’t) what is actually our personal responsibility (and what...

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13:02

Do You Want This? Or Do You Just Want to Want it?

The Loving Truth ·

2024/09/11

Do you want your marriage… or do you just WANT to want it? This is an important distinction (and something I teach inside my membership program: The Decision). In this episode of the podcast, I share the story of Sue: She’s got the “perfect” marriage… but she’s unhappy with it. I talk about why this might be, plus how she can take steps to fix the problem. Whether or not you relate to Sue’s problem of the “perfect” marriage, I think you’ll find these clarifying questions VITAL to yo...

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12:46

Bonus: How Is Your Program Different Than Listening...

The Loving Truth ·

2024/09/10

Most people in the world will never have the marriage they want… but what about you? If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know a fair number of things you can do differently. But listening to new information is only part of the equation. What’s your next step?In this episode, I’ll explain why it might be time to embody the tools you’re learning (plus, how to get started!) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage fo...

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24:04

Your Sexless Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2024/09/04

Just one generation ago (and even for many of us now), SEX was considered a taboo topic of conversation… even though we’ve all been told to expect less sex the longer we’re married. So… what exactly happens to intimacy the longer we stay in committed partnerships? In this episode, I’ll explain why desire wanes the longer we’re married and what to do to prioritize YOUR pleasure.Because the problem of a sexless marriage does not resolve on its own, and the solution requires effort (from bo...

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18:19

Having Difficult Conversations

The Loving Truth ·

2024/08/28

Difficult conversations are bound to happen in your most intimate relationships - whether you’re prepared or not. This episode will teach you how to have PRODUCTIVE conversations about difficult topics. You’ll also learn why we avoid conflict in the first place, how to stop pretending things are “fine,” and the three parts to communication you need to know.YOU'LL LEARN1:26 - How we avoid conflict (and why it doesn’t work)4:27 - What works for women… but not for men9:09 - What might happe...

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15:20

Red Flags in An Affair Partner

The Loving Truth ·

2024/08/21

Is it time to pump the brakes on your affair relationship? How do you know if your secret partnership can last beyond the affair? Whatever happens after your affair relationship, I want you to be prepared - whether you stay with your affair partner or not. It starts with recognizing these 4 Red Flags you might be missing in your affair partner. What You'll Learn0:28 - Why we overlook bad behavior from our affair partner4:50 - Red Flag - Does he feel entitled to you? 7:57 - Red ...

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16:26

When You Don’t Want to Try Anymore

The Loving Truth ·

2024/08/14

“I had one foot out the door… but pretending otherwise only led to greater disconnection and resentment.” - Sharon PopeThis is a soulful revelation for anyone who’s given up on the evolution of their marriage. I stopped trying when things got hard in my first marriage - and there’s just ONE thing I’d do differently. In this episode, you’ll hear me talk about the main reasons women stop trying, what to do if you feel like giving up (OR if you’ve already given up) - plus the root cause of ...

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22:18

Q&A: How to Respect My Partner Once It’s Been Lost

The Loving Truth ·

2024/08/07

“How do I compromise with a partner who I no longer respect? How can I increase my respect for him… without lowering my standards?” In this episode, I’m answering a question from one of our podcast listeners about what she can do differently or better to build back trust with her partner - after it’s been lost. You’ll learn 4 practical steps you can take, including whether and how to compromise, plus where to put your focus as you move forward. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:If you'...

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54:46

What to Consider When You’re Considering Divorce

The Loving Truth ·

2024/08/01

If it’s the fear of what might happen on the OTHER side of divorce that’s keeping you stuck, this episode is for you! I’m joined by leading Family Law Attorney & Mediation expert, Susan Guthrie, to discuss exactly what to consider when you’re stuck in the decision to “stay or go.”And I have to tell you: Susan shared advice that I wasn’t expecting!You'll Learn:5:29 - People are often better off in their “beyond”12:35 - Divorce will be one of the most stressful events in your life, BUT…16:3...

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13:42

The “Right” Person

The Loving Truth ·

2024/07/24

If you’ve ever wondered whether your marriage (and your life) would be better if you JUST had the “right” partner… this episode is for you. This romantic idea that the “right” person is always easy to love is what’s ruining our ability to thrive within marriage! And I want to talk about it.In this episode, I’ll explain the problem with our unrealistic expectations, the reason your partner might not be “easy” to love, and why we get stuck in “the honeymoon phase.” “Compatibility is a...

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46:04

Navigating Faith and Divorce

The Loving Truth ·

2024/07/17

How do you navigate divorce when you have a strong faith (and a strong desire for the “traditional” family)? What happens when you divorce “the nice guy” and become the villain? Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with special guests Noam Raucher & Leeron Tal, co-hosts of The Jewish Divorce Podcast, about their personal journeys through divorce, plus the different ways men & women interpret confrontation and “fighting,” why we so often feel unprepared for the reality of marriage, ...

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30:07

Q&A: My Husband Cheated. Now What?

The Loving Truth ·

2024/07/10

How can he have an affair if he truly loves me? Should I tell my best friend about his betrayal? Why do men cheat (and what defines cheating)?In this episode, I’m answering these questions (and more) from real listeners who’ve recently discovered their partner’s betrayal. I cover everything from how both partners can get support to what’s required if you choose to stay together - plus the reason I think every married couple should have a conversation about betrayal (even if there hasn’t ...

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