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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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Us, Unfiltered part 4: Desire in the Distance

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/11

In this episode, I talk about why desire fades — and why it’s not gone, just buried.Buried under busyness, emotional distance, resentment, and the weight of responsibilities. A lack of sex isn’t the problem; it’s the symptom. I break down what desire really needs (safety and aliveness), how routine and predictability smother intimacy, and why familiarity dampens passion over time. You’ll learn the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire, why emotional closeness has to come first,

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Us, Unfiltered part 3: Power Dynamics & Partnership

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/10

In part three of Us Unfiltered, I explore how power dynamics quietly shape a marriage: who leads, who decides, who sets the tone. These patterns usually come from what we saw growing up, and without realizing it, they create a one-up/one-down dynamic that erodes trust and connection. Too much independence can turn partners into high-functioning roommates instead of a true team. I talk about why every contribution counts, why control blocks intimacy, and how “keeping the boardroom out of the

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12:07

Am I a Terrible Person?

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/01

I’m challenging the question, Am I a terrible person? I explain why that question keeps you stuck in shame and judgment.I offer better questions: How is this serving me, and how is it not?I walk through real examples, like not wanting to stop an affair and withholding love from a good man.We look at the short-term hits and the real costs, including risk, stress, kids, family, and how avoiding vulnerability blocks connection.I’m not here to judge. I’m here to help you make conscious choices that

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18:50

She Waited 10 Years: Why We Stay

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/24

I share the story of a woman who followed my work for 10 years before she reached out, hoping the next blog or podcast might fix her 20-year marriage. Once we finally worked together, she and her husband became more connected than ever. I talk about why we wait: saying it out loud makes it real. The unknown feels scary. We hope things change on their own. We want a guarantee. We worry. We don’t know what we want. We don’t want to do the work, and doing nothing feels easier. But that wait crea...

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11:52

The Truth About No-Fault Divorce

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/17

I’m breaking down what no-fault divorce is, why it’s more recent than most people realize, and why it isn’t the villain. Laws don’t destroy marriages. People do. What really ends marriages: NeglectShutting downAvoiding hard conversationsBlaming instead of owning our partGetting defensiveInvalidating each otherTurning love into a transactionNot listeningAnd finally, indifference.A no-fault divorce gives you the freedom to choose your reasons, and the only person who has to make peace with thos...

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31:29

Counseling or Coaching: Which gets you there faster?

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, I break down the difference between therapy and coaching without making one better than the other. Therapy helps you understand how you got here. Coaching helps you decide where you want to go and how to get there. We talk about timing, momentum, and why most couples wait too long to ask for help. I share when to choose individual or couples work, and why one person showing up differently can still spark change. We also look at quick fixes that don’t heal deeper issues and th...

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14:06

What Your Priorities Say About Your Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/03

I know it’s easy to get caught up in life and forget to prioritize your marriage. But the truth is, nothing thrives when you turn your back on it. We’ll invest in Botox, hair appointments, and our businesses—but expect our marriages to somehow take care of themselves. A healthy, connected relationship takes time, attention, and consistent effort. It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up and learning the skills that help you grow together. If you want your marriage to feel good again, ...

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20:11

Why You Might Need to Lead the Way

The Loving Truth ·

2025/10/27

Sometimes you have to be the one to step forward in your marriage—even if it doesn’t feel fair. Many women ask, “Why should I be the one to do the work when he’s the one with the problem?” But someone has to nudge the relationship into motion. If you’re the one uncomfortable or ready for change, it may have to be you. I also talk about the role of the victim and how staying passive keeps you stuck. Using real stories, including an example from Simon Sinek about creating understanding wh...

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18:41

Transforming a Marriage, One Step at a Time

The Loving Truth ·

2025/10/20

This week, I want to share an experience from a couples’ weekend immersion I led. Watching a marriage transform over just a few days reminded me why I do this work. One person can absolutely create change in a relationship. When you show up differently, your partner responds differently, and a new dynamic emerges. This couple came in scared, angry, and on the brink of divorce. By the end of day one, they began seeing each other’s differences as strengths. By day three, they had a connec...

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18:37

Moving Beyond Confusion

The Loving Truth ·

2025/10/13

All progress begins from telling yourself the truth. It’s easy to fall into confusion when faced with tough decisions, especially in relationships. But sometimes, the confusion we feel isn’t real. We pretend not to know the answers because we fear the work it will take to face them. It’s much easier to stay in the comfortable discomfort of not knowing, even when deep down, we do. The truth is, our brains don’t like uncertainty, and they’ll try to keep us stuck in fear. However, when you’re wi...

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30:17

Balancing Business, Relationships, and Self-Care

The Loving Truth ·

2025/10/06

I was recently a guest on Suzi Dafnis’ HerBusiness podcast, and we had an amazing conversation about the challenges women entrepreneurs face. I share why it’s so important to prioritize yourself. As business owners, we’re often pouring from an empty cup. The solution? Start with a daily practice that tells yourself, “Me first, then everyone else.” I explain how doing so not only boosts your well-being but also improves what you give to your business and relationships. We also talk about the c...

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20:23

How to Get Your Soul Back After Divorce

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/29

Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage, it’s the loss of a dream, a role, and often a piece of who we thought we were. Healing means allowing yourself to grieve fully without rushing, then noticing when grief has shifted from fuel to a crutch. It’s about asking yourself honest questions, moving your body, and resisting the urge to fill loneliness with another relationship too soon. Getting your soul back is really about rediscovering who you are now, trying new things, saying yes more often...

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25:08

The Truth About Guilt

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/22

Guilt is something so many of us wrestle with, especially in our relationships. For a long time, I thought guilt was useless because it’s tied to the past. But now I see it differently. There’s healthy guilt—the kind that nudges us to make amends, apologize, or do better next time—and that can help us grow. Then there’s unhealthy guilt, the kind that has us taking responsibility for things we can’t control, beating ourselves up, or carrying shame for decades. Healthy guilt reminds us our mora...

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20:23

Two Things Can Be True at Once

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/15

Relationships are rarely simple and binary thinking—believing things are either right or wrong—can harm your marriage. Human beings are complex, and so are our needs, desires, and perspectives. You can love your partner deeply and still recognize that the relationship isn’t meeting your needs. You can set boundaries and still be a kind, loving person. You can enjoy your sexuality, assert yourself, and hold yourself in high regard even when mistakes happen. Embracing nuance helps you make clea...

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17:38

Ask Sharon: When Effort Isn’t Enough and Decisions...

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/10

Deciding what to do in a marriage is never simple, especially when you’re questioning whether your partner’s “all in” effort is real or just words. I walk a member through how to recognize that personal growth starts inside, and real change isn’t just mental—it shows up in consistent action. We also tackle the challenge of delivering a separation or divorce decision when your partner reacts with tears, promises, or attempts to debate the past. I teach how to stay grounded, honor your own need...

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17:46

How to Navigate Heartbreak

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/08

Heartbreak is hard, even when the relationship you leave behind wasn’t healthy. We hold onto stories about the person and the relationship, but those stories keep us stuck. To heal, you have to see what is real. Look at the facts and be honest with yourself about why the relationship ended. Write it down, reflect, and ask yourself what worked, what didn’t, and what this is teaching you. Heartbreak is painful, but it’s also an opportunity to grow. If you step into the grief with awarenes...

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13:26

Ask Sharon: Is Your Spouse Helping You Grow or...

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/03

When your partner gives you advice on how to love or live, it can sometimes feel like an invitation to grow. But it can also mask manipulation. One listener shares how her spiritually focused husband tells her she doesn’t know how to love and is not living in her true self. I explain how these comments often reflect his own projections, not her reality. I talk about how we can learn to trust our inner wisdom instead of being swayed by criticism, and how to create healthier conversations in ou...

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19:32

Healing After an Affair: The Two-Step Process

The Loving Truth ·

2025/09/01

“Healing after an affair is possible. It’s just really hard work. But so are most things that are really important to us.” I’m sharing my two-step process for healing after an affair. I want you to know that while healing can be incredibly difficult, it’s absolutely possible. The first step is what I call “stopping the bleeding.” This is when we focus on addressing the immediate trauma and the deep pain of the betrayal. The second step is all about understanding how the affair happened,...

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16:19

Ask Sharon: Navigating Trust and Boundaries After...

The Loving Truth ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, I share real coaching moments where we tackle some of the toughest relationship questions. One member is struggling with her husband's ongoing friendship with his ex, even after an affair. She questions whether this connection is manipulation or emotional abuse. Another member shares her frustration with her husband's porn use, and how it makes her feel inadequate. The truth is, both situations require deep introspection and boundaries. It’s not about changing your partner—it...

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16:43

3 Myths About Desire That Keep Marriages Stuck

The Loving Truth ·

2025/08/25

After more than a decade of coaching women through marriage struggles, I’ve learned that desire in long-term relationships is widely misunderstood. We think it’s a magical feeling that appears when we’re with the “right” person, that it should always be spontaneous, and that focusing on our own pleasure is selfish. The truth is, desire takes effort, intention, and a willingness to be an active participant in creating it. Familiarity, daily responsibilities, and unresolved hurts can all drain ...

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