Beyond I Do

In this raw and insightful episode, couples therapist and sex therapist Hanna Basel joins us to unpack the real reasons love gets hard—and why that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. We dive into common relationship myths, the effects of trauma and attachment styles, how to navigate mismatched libidos, and what truly changes when a couple shows up to do the work. Whether you're healing from infidelity, wrestling with disconnection, or just trying to love better, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, challenged, and supported.

Join us on this episode as we welcome Michael Moore and Robin Temple, co-founders of Couples.solutions. With over 70 years of combined experience, they share invaluable insights on building lasting, loving relationships.

Discover their unique approach to communication, overcoming challenges, and reigniting the spark, drawing from their own journey and expertise in helping couples thrive. Learn practical tools for a healthier, happier marriage.

In this NSFW episode, we’re joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist Angela Skurtu. Angela breaks down how shame, silence, and purity culture have shaped our ideas about sex—and how couples can heal, reconnect, and reignite their intimacy.

We talk about:

• The damage done by purity culture

• How to teach kids about consent and healthy sexuality

• What leads to sexless marriages

• Why many women have never experienced real pleasure

• The importance of communication, trust, and exploration in a healthy sex life

Angela shares real insights, helpful tools, and even a few laughs as we get honest about intimacy and relationships.

🎧 You’re going to want to send this one to your partner.

On this episode, we welcome back Tracy and Tabatha Thorell—high school sweethearts, parents of five, business partners, and all-around real ones. They get candid about what it really takes to stay connected through parenting, big pivots, and building a life together.

We talk about:

• What it means to truly support your spouse

• Why it’s okay to pivot (even when it feels like failure)

• How to keep your relationship strong while raising kids

• Teaching kids about dreams, money, and responsibility

Whether you’re newly married or 17 years in like they are, this one will hit home.

In this episode, we sit down with Verlyn Tarlton—author, podcaster, premarital coach, wife, mother of five, and grandmother of four—to have an honest conversation about marriage preparation.

Verlyn shares why understanding your "why" before marriage matters, how to shift from wedding day fantasy to real-life partnership, and the critical role of reflective listening. If you want a marriage that’s happy and sustainable (not just picture-perfect), this episode will open your eyes.

Connect with Verlyn: verlyntarlton.com

YouTube: The Before You Do Podcast with Premarital Coach Verlyn

In this episode, we chat with Brian Franklin, the co-founder and CEO of Vows and Speeches, a company dedicated to helping couples craft personalized wedding vows, speeches, and ceremony scripts. Brian shares his unique journey—from working in politics to helping couples create meaningful moments on their wedding day. He dives into the process of writing vows, common mistakes people make, and why your wedding speech should be as unique as your love story. Plus, he tells some hilarious and heartwarming stories from his work in the wedding industry.

Join us for this episode as we welcome back Marquis and Taylor from the U Stuck Wit Me podcast! They're sharing the keys to nurturing friendship in marriage, how they've supported each other's personal growth, and what has kept their connection strong through life's ups and downs. Tune in for laughs, heartfelt advice, and relationship gems you won't want to miss!

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the “busyness trap,” constantly moving but never really getting anywhere? In this episode, we sit down with Francine Tirrell, a mindset coach and energy healer, to talk about the importance of slowing down, tuning in, and trusting the journey.

Francine shares how a life-changing loss pushed her to leave corporate life behind and step into coaching. We also dive into:

1. The addiction to being busy and how to break free
2. Aging, societal expectations, and learning to embrace every stage of life
3. The mind-body connection and why your body holds more wisdom than you think
4. The power of self-reflection in relationships
5. Inner child work and how healing past wounds transforms your present

If you’ve ever struggled with negative self-talk, unrealistic expectations in relationships, or simply feeling like you have to be productive 24/7, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we’re chatting about Walkway Wife Syndrome and what it means for modern marriage. We break down how changing roles and expectations are helping wives find their own space between tradition and personal growth.

Breaking up is hard—but what if heartbreak could be a stepping stone to something greater? In this episode, we sit down with Holly McCusker, founder of Love Prescriptions, to explore the emotional journey of breakup grief, mastering dating skills, and navigating relationship dynamics with confidence. With nearly a decade in the matchmaking and relationship industry, Holly shares powerful insights on healing, self-awareness, and building meaningful connections. Whether you're fresh out of a breakup or looking to level up your dating game, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you create the love life you deserve.