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Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most

Welcome to Relating with Jen Funk! I’m Jen - a wife of 24 years, mom of three, and Certified Life & Relationship Coach who believes we need love AND skills to create better relationships. Each week we’ll get real about the ups and downs of marriage, family, and all the relationships that matter most. I’ll share simple strategies, tools, and encouragement to help you feel more connected, supported, and confident in building the relationships you truly want.

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Ep. 21 In-Laws: Making it Work | How to Have a Better...

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2026/01/22

In-law relationships can be great… and also really hard. And what most couples don’t realize is how quickly in-law stress turns into marriage stress.In Part 2 of my in-laws series, I’m sharing 3 simple strategies that work to help you build a better relationship with your in-laws while also protecting your marriage - with clear boundaries, better communication, and practical scripts you can use in real life.In this episode, you’ll learn:The critical role of the adult child in in-law dynamicsHow to

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00:25:14

Ep. 20 In-Laws: It's Complicated (Part 1) -...

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2026/01/15

In-law relationships can be some of the most emotionally complicated relationships we navigate - even when everyone has good intentions.In this episode, Jen Funk, Life and Relationship Coach, explores why relationships with in-laws feel so hard and why marriage changes family dynamics in ways most people don’t expect.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation focused on understanding - not blame.You’ll hear:Why marrying into a family can feel vulnerable and emotionally chargedCommon struggles

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00:36:50

Ep 19 Why Travel Brings Us Closer | How Travel...

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2026/01/08

Travel isn’t just about getting away - it’s one of the most powerful relationship tools we have.In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk sits down with travel advisor Jennifer Sullivan to explore why travel brings us closer - to our partners, our kids, our friends, ourselves, and even the world around us.We talk about:why couples often reconnect faster when they travel togetherhow family travel shapes kids’ perspective and valueswhy friend trips support mental health

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00:21:43

Ep. 18 Relationship Goals for the New Year: How to...

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2026/01/01

Relationship goals don’t have to mean fixing something broken.In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, certified life and relationship coach, Jen Funk, explores how to set meaningful relationship goals for the New Year - whether you’re married, dating, parenting, navigating friendships, or working on your relationship with yourself.Most people set New Year’s goals for health, productivity, or career, but rarely for the relationships that shape daily happiness, emotional safety, and connection

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00:17:06

Ep. 17 The Week After Christmas: Why This Isn't the...

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2025/12/25

The week after Christmas can feel surprisingly heavy, unsettling, or confusing - especially when it comes to your relationship.In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk talks about why the days between Christmas and the New Year often distort how we feel about our lives and our relationships. Exhaustion, disappointment, reflection, and even grief can all show up during this “in-between” week - and when they do, our brains go looking for a reason.For many people, that

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00:18:56

Ep. 16 What Your Kids Really Need From You During the...

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2025/12/18

The holidays can feel overwhelming for parents - especially when you’re trying to make everything special for your kids.The holidays often come with pressure - pressure to make everything magical, memorable, and perfect for our kids. But what if what they need most from us has very little to do with the details?In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk explores what children truly need from us during the holiday season - whether they’re young, teenagers, home from

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00:19:17

Ep. 15 Holiday Boundaries: How to Handle Family...

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2025/12/11

Navigating family during the holidays isn’t easy - especially when expectations, opinions, and emotional dynamics all collide. In this Ask Jen: Holiday Edition episode, Jen answers three real listener questions about splitting holiday time, handling unsolicited input, and supporting your partner when family gatherings feel overwhelming.You’ll learn simple, practical boundary tools to help you stay steady, calm, and connected through the season. Whether you’re navigating in-laws, managing multiple

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00:32:28

Ep. 14 Put Yourself on the List This December: How to...

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2025/12/04

It's the first week of December hits…and suddenly it feels like it’s your job to remember everything for everyone - holiday parties, teacher gifts, family plans, travel, meals, and keeping the magic of the season alive and well for all you love.But in the middle of all that remembering, most of us forget the one person who actually needs our attention the most:Ourselves.In this episode, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends and certified yoga instructor - Doran McBride, to talk about why

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00:18:25

Ep. 13 Gratitude in Relationships: Where Do You Shine...

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2025/11/27

In this Thanksgiving episode, Jen offers a refreshing perspective on gratitude - not as something you check off a list, but as a spotlight. Wherever you shine your light, things become brighter. And whatever you don’t… quietly fades into the background, maybe going totally unnoticed. This episode explores how gratitude can shift the way you experience your relationships, without ignoring the hard things. Gratitude isn't about pretending everything is fine - it’s about making sure the meaningful,

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00:33:54

Ep. 12 Money, Marriage & the Holidays: How to Stay...

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2025/11/20

Money is one of the biggest sources of tension in relationships - and the holiday season has a way of making it louder. In this episode, Jen breaks down why couples struggle with money, how childhood “money stories” shape our reactions, and why the scarcity mindset shows up even when you’re doing fine financially.You’ll learn the five steps every couple needs to create financial peace: building a shared money mindset, understanding each other’s money story, having simple money check-ins, budgeting

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00:18:18

Ep. 11 Ask Jen: Disconnection, Discipline & Date Nights

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2025/11/13

Feeling distant from your partner? Wondering if it’s just life being busy… or something deeper? In this Ask Jen episode, Jen Funk, Certified Relationship Coach, answers three listener questions that nearly every couple can relate to:1. How to tell if emotional disconnection is temporary or a sign of something bigger2. What to do when your parenting styles clash and cause conflict3. How to plan fun, meaningful date nights - even on a budgetThis conversation is packed with practical tools to help you

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00:34:36

Ep. 10 ADHD and Relationships: Understanding...

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2025/11/06

If your partner zones out mid-conversation or your child can’t seem to remember what you just said, it’s easy to take it personally. But sometimes, it’s not lack of care - it’s wiring.In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, Relationship Coach Jen Funk and ADHD/Neurodivergence Coach Chantal Massad dive into what’s really happening in the ADHD brain and how it impacts marriages, families, and day-to-day connection.We talk about:Why ADHD brains are motivated by interest, not importanceHow to

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00:17:50

Ep. 9 The Masks We Wear: Why We Hide in Relationships

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2025/10/30

We all wear masks - but not just on Halloween. In this episode, Jen shares a personal story from early motherhood that reveals how pretending to “have it all together” can quietly disconnect us from our partners. In this episode, you’ll learn: The six most common emotional masks - The Peacekeeper, The Perfectionist, The Caretaker, The Comedian, The Stoic, and The “I’m Fine” mask.The fears driving each one - and the quiet damage they cause over time.Practical, actionable steps to take your mask off

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Ep. 8 It's Not a Communication Problem, It's a...

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2025/10/23

Ever feel like you and your partner keep having big arguments over small things?In this episode, Jen shares why most “communication problems” are actually connection problems. You’ll learn what happens in your brain when you feel unseen or unheard, why your inner dialogue can sabotage connection, and five practical ways to reconnect before you communicate — so conversations bring you closer instead of further apart.If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every

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Ep. 7 Grief: The Kind of Love That Hurts

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2025/10/16

In this deeply personal episode, Jen shares the story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia and what she’s learned about love, loss, and healing in the four years since. Joined by grief coach Ellyn Villar, they talk about how grief shows up differently for everyone, how to support your partner, children, or friends through loss, and how to carry grief with more love than pain.This conversation will help you:Understand why everyone grieves differently (and that’s okay)Learn how to support

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Ep. 6 Ask Jen: Separate Bedrooms, Busy Schedules &...

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2025/10/09

In this first Ask Jen episode, I’m answering three real relationship questions that so many couples wrestle with:“Separate bedrooms - is it the beginning of the end?”“How can we feel more connected when our schedules are crazy busy?”“Is it normal to want more alone time in marriage?”We’ll talk about how to balance sleep and intimacy, simple habits for staying connected when life feels overwhelming, and why craving space in marriage is actually healthy.Whether you’re married, dating, or just curious

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Ep. 5 The Art of a Real Apology: How to Repair Hurt &...

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2025/10/02

Saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always enough. In fact, the wrong kind of apology can make things worse and leave both people feeling even more disconnected. In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, I talk about what makes a real apology different from a fake one, and why learning this skill can transform your relationship.You’ll hear why so many couples stay stuck in cycles of hurt, what often goes wrong when we try to apologize, and a simple framework for saying sorry in a way that actually heals. A

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00:34:51

Ep. 4 Why Friendships Matter (And Why Your Spouse...

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2025/09/25

We all need support - and not just from our spouse. In this episode, I share how a three-day tennis tournament taught me powerful lessons about marriage, friendship, and the circle of support we all need. In this episode, I’m joined by two of my teammates, Barbara Kasten and Jodi Tandett - best friends and doubles partners - whose friendship is a beautiful example of encouragement, loyalty, and laughter. Their story reminds us that friendships don’t take away from marriage - they make it stronger.In

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Ep. 3 Marriage: Hope Starts It - Commitment Sustains It

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2025/09/18

At a recent family wedding, I was reminded of the joy and optimism of young love - and the deeper truth that makes marriages last. The pastor said it well: “These two are high as a kite on feelings of love.” And while feelings are wonderful, they aren’t enough to carry a relationship forever. Marriage is a covenant - not a contract - and commitment is what sustains love when life gets messy and feelings may fade.In this episode, I share six practical ways couples can grow from the hope that starts a

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00:22:08

Ep. 2 The Empty Nest and What it Means for You & Your...

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2025/09/16

The house is quieter, the hallways feel empty, and our hearts are caught somewhere between pride and heartache. In this episode of Relating, I’m sharing my own journey of sending two kids off to college while preparing for my youngest’s senior year of high school. I want to invite you to see this season of life as both bittersweet and full of possibility.I’ll talk about why it’s important to let ourselves grieve, how to avoid putting the weight of our emotions on our kids, and ways to show

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