In this episode, Kurt and Denette Schaer discusses the power of marriage coaching, sharing personal experiences and insights into how coaching can help couples navigate various stages of their relationship. From addressing fears and misconceptions about coaching to exploring the benefits of having a supportive guide, Kurt and Denette chat about the importance of investing in relationships before reaching a crisis point. The conversation also touches on the challenges of vulnerability, the role of coaches in empowering couples, and the journey towards achieving a thriving partnership.

Takeaways:

Coaching can help individuals and couples navigate their relationships more effectively.

Fear of the unknown often prevents people from seeking coaching or counseling.

Many people feel they should know how to manage relationships without help, which is unrealistic.

Asking for help in relationships is often seen as a sign of weakness, but it's actually a strength.

Coaching provides tools and strategies to improve communication and emotional intimacy.

It's important to find a coach who resonates with you and your situation.Investing in relationships early can prevent crises later on.

The coaching process involves understanding individual struggles and providing actionable tools.

Vulnerability in coaching can lead to significant breakthroughs in relationships.

Everyone, regardless of their relationship status, can benefit from coaching.

Chapters:

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Journey

01:29 Understanding Coaching: The Need and the Fear

11:16 Who Needs Coaching? Everyone!

18:45 The Coaching Process: What to Expect

27:42 Investing in Relationships: The Long-Term Benefits

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Join Kurt and Denette as they share their deeply personal journey through infidelity, broken trust, emotional healing and what it looked like to get there. Discover how they navigated one the darkest chapters of their marriage before child loss, to find hope and redemption. This candid conversation offers insights and tools for couples facing similar challenges.

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Timestamps:

Infidelity and Broken Trust: 00:44

Discussing Hard Subjects: 02:39

Hope and Clarity: 04:15

Emotional Healing and Connection: 20:18

Shame and Guilt: 22:56

Unspoken Tensions: 28:24

On the Other Side: 36:47

Building Trust: 54:10

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