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Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice, Intimacy & Couples Communication

EJ and Tarah Kerwin

Stronger relationships start here. The Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosted by licensed therapists and partners Tarah & E.J. Kerwin, gives couples the tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create lasting intimacy.Tarah and EJ share practical strategies, real-life stories, and therapist-guided insights to help you break negative cycles and deepen your connection.Each week you’ll learn how to:Practice couples therapy skills at homeStop fighting and start communicatingRebuild trust

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30:57

The Shift That Changes Everything in Your...

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2026/04/17

Work with Us!If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationship… frustrated, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—This episode will shift the way you see everything.In this powerful conversation, we sit down with psychologist and coach Dr. Dan Peters to explore a different approach to growth, connection, and healing—one that starts within.Because what if the problem isn’t just your partner?What if the struggle you’re facing is actually an invitation… to understand yourself more deeply, access

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21:06

Why You Keep Having the Same Fight (And How to...

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2026/04/10

Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityWhy do you keep having the same conversation… with no real change?You talk things through. You feel aligned. And then a week later, you’re right back in the same pattern.In Part 2 of this series, we break down why that happens — and how to finally create agreements that actually stick.Because most couples don’t have a communication problem.They have an agreement problem.In this episode, we move from awareness (Part 1)

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17:20

The Hidden Expectations Ruining Your Relationship...

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2026/04/03

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingDoes this sound familiar?Your partner doesn’t do something you expected… and suddenly you’re frustrated, confused, or hurt.Meanwhile, your partner is sitting there thinking: “What just happened?”In this episode, we break down one of the most common—and invisible—relationship dynamics👉 Implicit AgreementsThese are the unspoken rules, expectations, and assumptions you carry into your relationship… that your partner never actually agreed to.And

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52:55

Betrayal, Infidelity & Trust: Dr. Stan Tatkin on Why...

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2026/03/27

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingWhat actually causes betrayal in relationships?Is it about sex, disconnection, or something deeper?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Institute and one of the leading voices in relationship science, to break down what really happens when trust is broken—and what it actually takes to repair it.Dr. Tatkin challenges many common beliefs about infidelity and introduces a powerful reframe:Betrayal isn’t just

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18:01

The Partner of an Overfunctioner: Why You Feel Pushed...

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2026/03/20

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingFrom the outside, it can look like you have the “perfect” partner.They manage everything. They take care of the house, the schedule, the responsibilities.But on the inside… it can feel very different.You may feel:crowded outjudgedlike there’s no room for you to contributeor like nothing you do is ever “right”In this episode, we explore what it’s like to be the partner of an overfunctioner — and why this dynamic often leads to withdrawal,

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20:15

Overfunctioning in Relationships: Why One Partner...

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2026/03/13

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingDo you feel like you're the one who has to remember everything, manage everything, and hold the relationship together?You handle the schedules. You keep the household running. You anticipate everyone’s needs.And yet… you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and starting to feel resentful.Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityIn this episode, we explore the dynamic of overfunctioning in relationships —

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17:27

Validation Isn’t Agreement: How to Validate Your...

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2026/03/06

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingMany couples get stuck in the same painful argument:One partner feels hurt or insecure. The other partner feels falsely accused.And suddenly the conversation becomes a battle over who’s right and who’s wrong.Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityIn this episode, we continue our series on what happens when communication tools stop working and address one of the most confusing concepts in

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24:25

When Communication Tools Don’t Work: Regulating...

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2026/02/27

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingWhen you're in the middle of conflict, communication tools can completely fall apart.You try to validate. You try to listen. You try to stay calm.And suddenly you're flooded, defensive, or completely shut down.In this episode, we respond to a powerful listener question:What do you do when the tools don’t work?We break down:Why regulation must come before communicationHow nervous system activation creates “narrative certainty”The 3

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54:00

Infertility, Miscarriage & Marriage: How to Stay...

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2026/02/20

Infertility and pregnancy loss are far more common than we talk about — and far more isolating than most couples expect.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this deeply vulnerable episode, we sit down with Alan and Kasey to explore their journey through:Multiple miscarriagesAn ectopic pregnancy that nearly turned fatalPTSD and trauma after medical emergencyThe invisible grief of infertilityAnd the complicated question: What does our future look like now?What makes their story

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35:57

Why Sex Changes in Midlife and How Couples Close the...

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2026/02/13

Why does sex often become uncomfortable, pressured, or disconnected in midlife — even in loving relationships?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this episode, EJ and Tarah are joined by Dr. Maria Sophocles, board-certified gynecologist and national menopause expert, to explore what she calls The Bedroom Gap — the growing difference in expectations, desire, and physical experience that many couples face as they age.They discuss why so many women feel broken or ashamed when

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41:37

Why Desire Fades in Long Term Relationships (And How...

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2026/02/09

Why does desire often fade in long-term relationships — even when couples deeply love each other?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this episode, EJ and Tarah are joined by Dan Purcell, founder of Get Your Marriage On, to explore why intimacy can start to feel pressured, routine, or emotionally distant over time. If you’ve ever wondered why connection doesn’t automatically follow commitment, or why closeness can suddenly feel anxiety-producing instead of natural, this

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28:36

Why Triggers and Defensiveness Derail Communication...

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2026/02/06

Why do the same arguments keep happening — even when you know better?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn Part 3 of our communication series, relationship therapists Tarah and EJ Kerwin break down what’s really happening underneath conflict: emotional triggers, nervous system hijacking, and defensiveness. These are the moments when logic disappears, your partner feels like the enemy, and small issues turn into big ruptures.In this episode, we explain why triggers are not

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28:29

Communication Skills Every Couple Needs: Validation,...

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2026/01/30

In Part Two of our Communication Series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin break down three of the most essential — and most misunderstood — relationship skills: validation, active listening, and repair attempts.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingMost couples don’t struggle because they don’t care — they struggle because they were never taught how to communicate when emotions are high. In this episode, EJ and Tarah explain why defensiveness is so common, how quickly conversations turn into

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29:44

The Biggest Communication Mistakes Couples Make (Part...

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2026/01/23

Is communication the biggest struggle in your relationship? You’re not alone.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn Part 1 of our 3-part Communication Series, relationship experts and hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin break down why communication goes wrong so often—even when we love our partner and have the best intentions.This episode focuses on the “DON’Ts” of communication: the instinctive, automatic responses we fall into when we’re tired, defensive, triggered, or overwhelmed

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43:14

Why Couples Stay Stuck in the Same Painful Patterns...

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2026/01/16

Why do so many couples feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns — even after therapy, books, and years of personal growth?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this conversation with Thais Gibson, founder of the Personal Development School, EJ and Tarah explore why insight alone doesn’t lead to lasting change in relationships. If you’ve ever thought “I know better, so why do I keep reacting the same way?” this episode helps explain what’s really happening beneath the

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43:14

Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns...

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2026/01/09

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizWhy do couples swear they’ll “do better next time” — and then fall into the exact same fights again?In this episode, we’re joined by Thais Gibson, leading attachment theory expert and founder of The Personal Development School, to unpack why relationship change often doesn’t stick — and what actually works at the

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30:12

Why Couples Drift Apart — A Simple Framework That...

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2026/01/02

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizMost couples don’t fall apart overnight.They drift apart slowly—through busy schedules, unspoken patterns, and lack of intentional connection.In this episode of Relationship Renovation, licensed therapists EJ and Tarah Kerwin explain why couples drift apart and share a simple, practical framework that helps couples stay

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24:54

Eyes Open Intimacy: How Real Presence Rebuilds Desire...

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2025/12/26

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizWhat if the problem isn’t how often you’re having sex — but how present you are when you’re together?In this episode of Relationship Renovation, EJ and Tarah Kerwin sit down with Dan Purcell, intimacy educator, founder of Get Your Marriage On, and host of the podcast by the same name. Together, they explore what Dan calls

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24:54

The Intimacy Gap (Part 4): How Play, Curiosity, and...

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2025/12/19

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn the final episode of our four-part Intimacy Gap series, we focus on how couples can move forward — not by “getting back” what they once had, but by intentionally creating a new intimacy story together.Many couples feel stuck when intimacy changes. Desire feels mismatched. Emotional connection fades. Sex becomes

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24:27

The Intimacy Gap (Part 3): How Curiosity and...

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2025/12/12

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn Part 3 of our Intimacy Gap series, we explore two of the most powerful and most misunderstood ingredients of lasting intimacy: curiosity and emotional safety.So many couples get stuck in the same painful loop: mismatched desire, uncomfortable conversations, and the fear that they’ll never get back on the same page. But

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