Couch Time with Amy Wine

So, you’ve identified stonewalling in your relationship… what now?

In this episode, I’m joined by my partner in crime, Jon, to talk about how stonewalling has shown up in our marriage. Recently, I sprung it on him that I wanted to take a month-long trip. Turns out that communicating our intentions and expectations for this trip was a little challenging, and what did that lead to? You guessed it: stonewalling. 

You’re going to hear how Jon and I have healthy conversations about things that once would have caused huge arguments and hurt feelings in our relationship. Miscommunication from time to time is inevitable, but I want to give you the tools you need to prevent those miscommunications from blowing out of proportion.

If you don’t know what stonewalling is, the last episode of the podcast was all about it, so you might want to go back and catch that one before this one. 

If you’re looking for ways to improve your relationship with your partner, this is for you. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode25

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 24: Is Stonewalling Causing Your Relationship Problems?: http://amywine.com/episode24 

7 Types of God-Given Rest 30-Day Plan: www.godcreatedrest.com

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

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Have you ever heard of stonewalling? 

Stonewalling is avoiding conversations or refusing to talk to someone. It can be used unintentionally as a coping mechanism to minimize or avoid conflict, but it can also be used to manipulate or control a partner. 

You can see why it’s important to know what it is and what it looks like so that you can determine where it shows up in your life. Maybe someone is stonewalling you or maybe you’re stonewalling someone else without really meaning to. This episode is going to help you figure out why you might be stonewalling and what to do about it. 

We’re going to look at three important questions: How are you stonewalling yourself? How are you stonewalling your spouse, children, or coworkers? How are you stonewalling God? 

If you want to improve the relationships in your life, this is an episode you’re not going to want to miss. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode24

Resources Mentioned:

7 Types of God-Given Rest 30-Day Plan: www.godcreatedrest.com

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywineco

How often do you find yourself in a situation where someone starts talking to you and you are immediately thinking ahead to your defense or rebuttal? 

I want you to think about it for a moment because you might be doing this more than you realize. If you reach the conclusion that you’re not always listening to hear, it’s okay! We’re going to work on it together in this episode. 

We’re talking about how to stop defending and start listening in a way that allows you to really hear what people are trying to tell you. 

Whether you want to improve your relationship with your spouse, children, friends, or co-workers, this is a vital skill to have. 

Are you ready to step up your listening skills? Tune in to get started. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode23

Resources Mentioned:

7 Types of God-Given Rest 30-Day Plan: https://godcreatedrest.com/

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywineco

Why do we feel like we have to hide who we are?

Putting an honest version of yourself out into the world can be scary, but it’s not worth hiding your true self. Before you can think about putting yourself out there though, you have to know who you are. 

I’m using this episode as an opportunity to sit down with you and talk about the gift of being yourself. I’m talking about God’s love for you and the power of building an identity around the knowledge that God loves you. I’m also sharing some steps that you can take to get to know and ultimately accept yourself. 

If you’re going on a journey of self-transformation, the first step is accepting yourself for who you are. Do you think you can do that? Tune in to find out. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode22

Resources Mentioned:

Sign Up for Awaken Me: https://awakenmejourney.com

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywineco

Are you living in tune with yourself?

Sherry Ristau, our guest in this episode and a member of Awaken Me, left her president CEO position to pursue God’s plan for her life. She knew that was what she had to do to be true to herself. Sherry is joining me in this episode to share what she’s learned about allowing yourself to be driven by Jesus and live with intention. 

Sherry is in the early stages of starting her own business - Amethyst Bold, a faith and relationship company for leaders who often feel isolated and need help gaining confidence, courage, and connections—ultimately for their legacy. 

Amethyst Bold believes every person is a GEM and facilitates opportunities that help others see and experience the Godly Extraordinaire Manna in their life. She loves Jesus and gets all her energy from people. She is a woman still learning and growing in strength, mindfulness, peace, love, and joy. She is a humble servant and has a passion for leadership and building relationships. Sherry's desire to build authentic relationships has been her key strength to work with successful and growing businesses and organizational leaders. 

We're all so different, but we’re exactly who God wanted us to be, so let’s create lives for ourselves that reflect our uniqueness and work for us individually. Maybe you lost sight of who you are for a moment, but it’s not too late to rediscover yourself and start creating a life that is true to you. If you feel like you’re not good enough, Sherry’s here to help you overcome it. 

If you want to get back to who you are and who God wants you to be, this is for you. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode21

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Sherry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-e-ristau-b327066/

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywineco

What’s it like to go through the Awaken Me course? Find out from someone who’s done it. 

Dana Broadhead has been on a transformational journey since she started Awaken Me, and she’s here to share some of that journey with us. 

Dana is talking about what it’s like to be in Awaken Me, being a community builder, and the power of believing in yourself. She knows what it’s like to not see for yourself what others see in you and she also knows what it takes to overcome that and start having confidence in yourself. 

Dana describes herself as “your average housewife”, but she isn’t so average! She is quirky, silly, and all herself! Dana is a mother of three, a blessed grandma, and a lover of elephants, Volkswagens, her family and Jesus. She is passionate about writing and poetry and has a purpose to love and help others. Dana likes seeing people smile, and keeping them uplifted. Recently, she has found her identity and her identity in Christ! She is happy again, and living a life she loves.

I’m so excited to have Dana on the podcast sharing her beautiful, authentic self and her journey with us.  

I want you to be open to getting what you need out of this episode. Not everyone will have the same takeaways and that’s okay, so take what resonates with you and leave the rest. 

If you’ve been thinking about joining Awaken Me but you’re not sure if it’s for you, tune in to this episode. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode20

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

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Do you feel like you’re on a never-ending search for balance in your life?

We’re constantly being sold this idea of “balance” as the secret to a happy life, but I don't believe in it. 

This episode is all about why I detest the word “balance.” I’m telling you why I think the word “balance” is completely misused, and suggesting a word we should use instead. 

Guess what? Not everything in life will be equally balanced at all times and that’s okay! The truth is, not everything in your life needs to be equally balanced. What’s more important is that you are scheduling things in your life with intention and creating habits that make sense for you. 

If you’re tired of beating yourself up over not having a perfectly balanced life, this is for you. 

Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode19

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Awaken Me Course Waitlist: www.awakenmecourse.com

I would love to connect on Facebook: http://facebook.com/amywineco

I would love to connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywineco

Do you ever feel like everything around you is chaos and you’re not living in alignment with yourself?

I have a message that I really want you to hear: God has perfect timing. His timeline might not be the one you had in mind, but if you can step back and let go, He will show you what He has planned for you. God will show up for you, whether you think you deserve it or not. 

In this episode, I’m sharing some experiences I’ve had recently and how I’ve had to step back to let God take over. I don’t know all the answers, but I do have God on my side, fighting my battles, and you do too. 

If you’ve hit a snag recently and you’re struggling to come back from it, I’m right there with you. I’m sharing what I’ve learned recently in the hopes that it helps you too.

Let me know what your biggest takeaway from this episode is. 

Resources Mentioned:

www.godcreatedrest.com/plan

I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!

 Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode18

Do you feel like you’re part of a community? 

In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Bogue, a master community builder. Amy knows the power of sharing your God-given gifts with other women to become stronger. 

You’ve heard the saying, “it takes a village,” but do you know how to build one? Amy is sharing her insights into how to bring groups of women together, start powerful conversations, and create meaningful connections. 

Amy Bogue is an executive, advisor, board member, and speaker focused on leadership. She specializes in building community and empowering people to be the best versions of themselves. Most recently, Amy has become an executive coach with the Michael Hyatt and Company team. They exist to help high-achieving leaders and their teams get the vision, alignment, and execution they need to win at work and succeed at life- the Double Win. Amy works in her family’s business and is the current President of Dutch Medical Clinics. She directly manages 10 pharmacies, 4 clinics, and a Med Spa. Amy helped create Allegro Family Clinic and was instrumental in creating a clinic from the ground up and growing the entity into the system it is today. 

Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, this episode will help you connect with other women and with yourself. Don’t miss it. 

Resources Mentioned:

www.allegroclinics.com 

www.allegromedspa.net 

www.godcreatedrest.com

I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!

 Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode17

How can you help your kids choose a college major and career path?   

This is a question that so many parents have as their children near the end of high school, but there aren’t that many resources available to them. That’s where our guest for this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins, comes in. 

Lisa helps students figure out who they are and how to pick their paths, and she also serves the moms who want to see their kids thrive. I’m super excited to have Lisa join us for this episode to talk us through some resources, methods, and ideas available to help us support our 16 to 25-year-olds on their journeys. 

Lisa Marker-Robbins is an entrepreneur with two brands, one new in 2021. Her heart is in serving others to find and thrive in their purpose. While the majority of her work is with teens and young adults, she serves their parents too. She is a wife to Rob and mother of three grown children and two step-children. She's living her best life and enjoying the empty nest years in Cincinnati, Ohio.

I wish I had known Lisa a few years ago when I had high school kids, so I hope I can help you out by introducing you to her in this episode.  

Resources Mentioned:

www.flourishcoachingco.com 

Join the Launch College & Career Clarity Facebook Group 

www.godcreatedrest.com/plan

I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!

 Show notes available at http://amywine.com/episode16