Summary

Part 1: Why Vacations Matter

Ellen shares why vacations aren’t just for rest—they’re essential to creative thinking, leadership clarity, and strong relationships. She explains how time away creates space for emotional reset, presence, and reconnection with your partner (and yourself).

Part 2: Business, Boundaries, and Burnout

A reality check for entrepreneurs: If your business can’t run without you, it’s not scalable—or healthy. Ellen explains why systems, delegation, and leadership clarity are critical not just for growth, but for protecting your relationships and freedom.

Part 3: What Actually Counts as a Vacation

From solo reboots to all-inclusive resorts, creative retreats to digital detoxes—Ellen walks through a range of vacation types that can meet your current needs. She shares tips for working vacations, hybrid getaways, and how to rebuild trust if your partner is tired of you “sort of” unplugging.

Key Takeaways:

• Presence is the currency of connection—and vacation is one of the best ways to earn it back.
• Time off isn’t indulgent—it’s strategic. Don’t wait until burnout forces your hand.
• If your business falls apart without you, that’s not a strength. It’s a systems and leadership gap.
• A working vacation can work—if you plan it right and treat your partner with intentionality.
• Rebuilding trust after too many “half unplugged” trips requires honesty, structure, and follow-through.
• Not all vacations need to be two weeks in Europe—find the flavor that fits your life right now.

Call to Action:

If you know it’s time to get serious about both your business and your relationship being able to thrive without constant pressure on you—start by booking a Relationship Reset Call. It’s quick, private, free, and easy to schedule. And while it’s called a relationship reset, you should know: I work with business owners where the relationship issues and the business issues are tightly connected. Helping you untangle both—and find practical, strategic solutions at the point where they intersect—is my specialty. This is the first step toward building a life where your relationship is fulfilling, your business is sustainable, and you don’t have to carry the entire load alone.

Closing Thoughts:

Ask yourself:

What kind of vacation do I actually need right now?

Pick one. Plan it. Make it happen. Because your life—and your relationship—needs you in it, showing up in your full glory, not an exhausted shell of a man.

Support & Resources:

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love in Your Life and with Your Wife.'" - Ellen Dorian
Disclaimer:

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.



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