Marriage isn’t just communication — it’s an identity mirror. Whether you’re married, divorced, or desiring deep intimacy, this episode shows how misalignment reveals itself in relationships and how to recalibrate at the root.

If you’ve ever wondered why your marriage feels more draining than connective — even when both of you are trying — this episode will feel like a deep breath.

In today’s episode, Julie opens up about her own marriage journey, offering a raw and redemptive look at how conflict, disappointment, and distance in our closest relationships aren’t failures — they’re invitations. Marriage doesn’t just reveal our partner’s flaws — it reflects our identity misalignments, outdated roles, and legacy patterns that no longer serve us.

You’ll discover why marriage isn’t meant to complete you, but to confront you — lovingly, truthfully, and redemptively. Through personal story, neuroscience, and soul-level insight, this episode offers a new lens on intimacy and transformation.

You’ll also hear why most marriage advice doesn’t work when identity is misaligned — and how Identity-Level Recalibration gives you the clarity and tools to rebuild connection from the inside out.

Today’s Micro Recalibration:

For Personal Reflection:

1. What identity roles or survival patterns have you brought into your relationship?
   
   
   
2. If you paused to see yourself the way your spouse sees you, what might you notice?
   
   
   

For Couples (Use Together):
 If you're in a relationship (you don't have to be married), sit with these questions individually — then come together for a rich, honest conversation:

1. What story or identity role do you think I brought into our marriage?
   
   
   
2. What’s one moment where you’ve felt most seen, safe, or loved by me?
   
   
   
3. What part of your story do you wish I better understood?
   
   
   

Whether you’re married, divorced, or dreaming of something more aligned — this is your invitation to stop performing, start healing, and recalibrate at the root.

Linked Resources:

Seven Principles to Making Marriage Work by John Gottman PhD and Nan Silver 

The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight by Dr. Dan B. Allender

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