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Habits for Your Happily Ever After: Relationship Communication Advice

Each episode offers a date-night-discussion to foster conversation, as well as a tiny habit to keep you and the one you love connected: Because happily ever after isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. Habits for Your Happily Ever After is a place to get clear about your marriage communication. Because when your relationships are strong, you’re able to concentrate at work, reduce conflict at home, and receive support for your dreams so you have courage to live your best life. Relationship Coach,

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20:38

Comfort, Courage and How to Reach for Your Happiness...

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2025/06/12

Where does happiness come from?My father is responsible for teaching me how to be happy. He didn’t wait for happiness to find him. He was a happiness magician.Is there a place in your life where you are regularly afraid, sad, or lonely? Today, I want to show you how to invite happiness into that place. I’m sharing my father’s lessons so you can find your own happiness handles as you swing on the jungle gym of life.I tell you about the mentor in my life who taught me to find the happiness handles

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22:25

The Secret to Meaningful Summer Memories: Why...

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2025/06/05

You want sparkling summer memories. What’s the key ingredient to a summer filled with lasting family memories?Everyone needs to be having fun. Everyone. And that includes you.Today, we’re talking about how to make your summer memorable. We’ll talk about inexpensive ways to have fun with your kids, and why YOUR happiness is very important when it comes to establishing family traditions.Habit for Your Happily Ever AfterSome of my best summer memories were in the car. We played The Favorites Game. This

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19:16

“Why Can’t I Be Like Her?”—and Other Lies Comparison...

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2025/05/29

You were feeling fine—until you saw your friend's vacation photos. When you compare, you don’t just lose confidence—you lose connection, too.We’ve all done it. We’ve all looked at social media and seen the vacation someone else is taking and we think, “I want her life. She’s got it figured out.” It's the easiest thing in the world to do. It’s also a joy-stealer and a resentment-builder.Today, we're going to talk about a hard truth: Joy and pain are a package deal.We'll talk about why comparing your

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32:23

Romance? Or Roommates? How Affection Keeps Love Alive

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2025/05/22

Do you ever feel lonely in your romantic relationship? Like you're more roommates than lovers? What's the impact of small bits of affection on your relationship? And what happens when the tenderness disappears? Have you ever been afraid your partner doesn't love you anymore because the tender touches have disappeared? We'll discuss why this happens and what you can do to bring the tenderness back.Today, we discuss how a tiny gesture of affection keeps the spark of your love alive.You’ll learn what

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29:42

“Thank You” Feels Awkward: But it’s the Bridge to...

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2025/05/15

What does it feel like inside of you when your partner says a genuine “Thank you?”Today, we discuss why it can be tricky and vulnerable to let the words, “Thank you,” settle all the way into your heart.I’ll offer you a habit and a discussion prompt to help open your heart to truly receive the gratitude that is everywhere just waiting to land in your lapAnd you’ll learn how appreciating yourself sets you up for greater intimacy with your partnerHabit for Your Happily Ever AfterThis week’s habit for

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22:07

The Thank You Experiment: Cultivating Tenderness in...

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2025/05/08

Have you ever considered how a simple "thank you" could transform your relationship?I've been watching people's relationships since my parents divorced when I was five years old. During those decades of observation, I’ve observed a handful of habits that work over and over. Today's episode focuses on one of those habits. It's all about the magic of thank you.I'm bringing this episode back from the archives because it’s a habit that makes a difference every single time. With my private clients, when

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17:18

Fear Keeps Your Desire Silent: Say YES! Instead

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2025/05/01

What would change in your relationship if you gave yourself permission to say YES to what you desire?As you listen today, ask yourself, “What does my sweetheart NOT KNOW about me? What am I holding back because I’m afraid? If I allowed myself to simply say YES and give myself permission to ask my sweetheart for my truest desires, what would my sweetheart know about me that they don’t know today?”Today we revisit an episode from my archives. This story illustrates what happens when we get into our

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55:40

Winning the Fight, Losing the Love: Why Being Right...

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2025/04/24

When you "win" an argument, your relationship loses. We all do it. We all want to be "right" and we want to prove our partner "wrong." I loved this discussion. It's filled with all the rotten things we're tempted to say to our partner, and why all those jabs get in the way of what we really want: intimacy and a feeling of safety. Learn how to use nonviolent communication and protect your relationship. Learn: How to protect your relationship with a couple bubbleThe difference between the violent

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17:53

Love Means Eating My Sh*t Sandwich…Right?

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2025/04/17

How do you and your partner share the ick that comes with living life?If you loved me…you’d eat my sh*t sandwich. We got this map from our parents who were willing to change our diaper, clean up our messes, and cook all our meals. But this expectation—that true love=eating life’s sh*t sandwiches—will surely kill your romance. Today, we discuss sh*t sandwiches and how they can pollute your relationship:I’ll define the term and help you see why they’re unavoidable to some degreeI’ll give you the

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30:18

Why Doesn’t it Work to Put in the “Big Rocks” First?

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2025/04/10

You have needs. Your partner has needs. Your relationship has needs. How do you balance it all? Today, we discuss the power of a habit so tiny it becomes invisible.We’ll talk about why you don’t need to put “brush your teeth” onto your daily to-do listThen we’ll contrast that with the multiple priorities you juggle causing you to feel overwhelmedFinally, I’ll help you identify a relationship habit as tiny as brushing your teeth so you can harness the power of invisible habits to strengthen your

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39:20

Celebrating the 100th Episode!

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2025/04/03

I’m celebrating my 100th podcast episode! This is a huge milestone in the world of podcasting. Less than 5% of podcasts reach their 100th episode. I hope you’ll celebrate with me.In this episode, we’ll revisit several habits from guests I’ve had on in the past 2 years, so you’ll have a handful of hacks to help you create your happily ever after. You’ll hear:A habit to help you remember to give your relationship a spot in your calendar.How an experiment in responsibility can help you connect with

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38:19

Replace Mom-Guilt with Mom-Joy

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2025/03/27

Have you ever hid your joy because, if you let the world see that you’re happy, no one will believe how hard you’re working as a parent? In your career?You can hear everyone around you suffering from mom-guilt, and you just don’t buy in. Of course you’re overwhelmed at times, but you aren’t afraid to take time for your own self-care. You wish other women would do the same.Today’s guest is for you. Lindsey Davis sits on 3 national-level boards, and she adores her job. She knows her daughter is

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36:34

When the “Hard Way” is the Best Way

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2025/03/20

It’s hard to find a work-life balance as a new parent. How can you raise your child according to your values while also maintaining your sanity as a person?You’re juggling it all. And the cost is your sanity. But, there’s no ball you truly want to drop. There is no balance in this work-life balance. Everything is cattywampus.I’m going to suggest that, if this sounds like you, maybe there is something about this way of doing it that you like. Well, maybe not like, but you value.Today I talk with my

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34:25

The Power of Unstructured Play: A Stay-at-Home Mom's...

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2025/03/13

Everyone parents according to different values. What values influence the choice to be a stay-at-home mom?Of course you get bored playing with kids. How many times are you supposed to find it fascinating to make the dinosaur leap on the tower to knock it down? Stay-at-home parenting doesn’t mean play-at-home parenting.My guest today, Faye Tidd, was an elementary school teacher for 12 years before she made the decision to become a stay-at-home mom. She believes that children who have lots of

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31:29

Why an UNSKILLED Apology Actually Does More Damage

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2025/03/06

A bad apology adds another layer of damage.Have you ever had your sweetheart “apologize” for how they hurt you, but instead of feeling better, you feel worse?If you struggle with apologies: either giving or receiving, today’s podcast episode is for you:We'll revisit the 4 step to a good apologyYou'll hear examples of lousy apologies to help you spot your own bad habitsI’ll offer you a date night discussion to help you listen to your partner with loveA really good apology will actually bring you

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31:09

The Emotional Toll of Work Stress & How to Keep Your...

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2025/02/27

When your job is emotionally taxing, how do you keep your relationship safe?My podcast guest today, Mitch Brooks, is a firefighter and parametric who responds to S.W.A.T. calls. You can imagine that’s a pretty stressful job, but he didn’t think he was bringing that stress home until one day when he stepped on a half-melted ice cube and he completely lost it.Why it took his wife, Michelle, speaking up for Mitch to realize the impact his job and anger had on his family.3 tools to help you process your

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22:35

Desire, Instinct, & a Date Night for Lovers

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2025/02/20

Passion fades when The Lover starves. Desire needs attention. This week we plan a date night for The Lover in your relationshipMost people focus on the activity for their date night. While activity matters far more for The Lover Role than either Partner or Friend, I’m still going to invite you to start with a dream. What do you want this date to do for your relationship?If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while, you know that I believe there are three roles inside your singular

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25:22

Laugh, Listen, Belong: Building Best Friend Energy...

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2025/02/13

Dreams. Heartache. Drama. Companionship. The Friend Role shapes your love–how will you nurture it with your date night? If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while, you know that I believe there are three roles inside your singular relationship: Partner, Friend, and Lover.The Partner helps you ACHIEVE and you feel bonded as teammates.The Friend understands you and, thus, you feel like you BELONG.The Lover WANTS you, and when you feel wanted, your confidence soars.Design Your Date Night 3-Part

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22:24

Don't Ruin Your Date Night

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2025/02/07

The wrong date night can cause more conflict, but an effective date night bonds you. So how do you know what to choose when you’re planning your date night?It’s important to create “dates” that nourish the complexity in your relationship.If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while, you know that I believe there are three roles inside your singular relationship: Partner, Friend, and Lover.The Partner helps you ACHIEVE and you feel bonded as teammates.The Friend understands you and, thus, you

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29:54

How to Build Boundaries Without Conditional Love

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2025/01/30

How do you build a boundary in a romantic relationship?Today, we discuss the power of receiving love and how that increases the intimacy in your relationship. You'll hear how the second half of my book—6 Steps to Better Marriage Communication—is all about bettering communication practices that help you to receive love. We’ll talk about steps 4, 5, and 6: beware conditions, affirm lovingly, and build boundaries.You’ll understand the difference between conditional love that can harm your relationship

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