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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. 28 How to Create the Life You Want: 5 Simple...

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2026/03/12

People often say things like:"You’re so lucky."Lucky you have a strong marriage.Lucky your kids turned out well.Lucky you found the right career.But the truth is, most of the things we call luck are really the result of small intentional choices made over time.In this episode, I share a simple exercise to help you stop drifting through life and start intentionally creating the life you want.You’ll learn how to:• Look honestly at the major areas of your life• Choose one area you want to

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00:18:57

Ep. 27 Be Right or Be Close?: How to Stop Arguing and...

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2026/03/05

Why do couples fight so hard to prove they’re right?In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk explains why arguments in relationships often turn into battles to win - instead of conversations that bring couples closer.Most conflicts aren’t actually about the dishes, the phone, or tone of voice.They’re about something deeper: wanting to feel heard, respected, and understood.In this episode you’ll learn:• Why couples get stuck trying to prove their point• The difference

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00:26:02

Ep. 26 How to Restore Intimacy When You Feel...

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2026/02/26

Do you love each other… but feel miles apart?Distance in relationships doesn’t happen overnight. It builds through unresolved hurt, busy schedules, stress, and the quiet loss of emotional connection.In this final episode of the SPARK Intimacy Series, we explore how couples drift apart - and how they find their way back.You’ll learn how to:• rebuild emotional safety• repair hurt and reconnect• restore intimacy in long-term relationships• prevent distance from becoming permanent• keep connection

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00:27:18

Ep 25 I Love You, But Don't Touch Me: Why Desire...

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2026/02/19

If you’ve ever wondered why desire doesn’t feel as automatic as it once did, you’re not alone.In this episode, Jen Funk explores how desire evolves across life seasons - from early relationships to parenting, stress, and midlife body changes.You’ll learn the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire, why feeling touched out is normal, and practical ways to reconnect with intimacy without pressure .This conversation will help you understand your body, reduce guilt, and strengthen

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00:20:06

Ep. 24 I Still Want to Feel Wanted | SPARK Intimacy...

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2026/02/12

You still love each other.But you don’t feel wanted the way you used to.In this episode, I’m getting honest about something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the vulnerability of wanting to feel wanted in a long-term marriage.We’re talking about:Why pursuit naturally fadesWhat happens when one partner reaches and the other doesn’tHow rejection stirs up insecurityWhy romance is more about attention than giftsAnd how to bring back warmth without forcing sexIf you’ve ever felt lonely inside a good

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00:22:28

Ep. 23 What's Missing in Your Sex Life? | SPARK...

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2026/02/05

Sex and physical intimacy often fade in long-term relationships - even when there’s still love.In this episode, relationship coach Jen Funk begins the SPARK Intimacy Series, a five-part framework designed to help couples rebuild intimacy in a realistic, sustainable way.This first episode focuses on Safety & Connection - the emotional foundation that supports desire, closeness, and a healthy sex life.You’ll learn:Why couples stop having sex (and it’s usually not attraction)How emotional safety

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00:40:57

Ep. 22 How to Stay Connected to Your High School...

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2026/01/29

Senior year is a big transition - not just for teens, but for parents too.In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, Jen is joined by her youngest daughter, Natalie, a high school senior, for a real conversation about senior year and what it’s like to live through a season full of endings, uncertainty, and change.Together, they talk about the emotional side of senior year, the “series of lasts,” comparison, waiting to see what comes next, and what kids actually need from parents during this time -

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00:30:01

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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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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