Communication is the foundation of any healthy and fulfilling relationship, but expressing yourself in a way that fosters love and connection can be difficult, especially when conflicts arise.

In this interview, Dr. Jessica Higgins and Laura Doyle, a relationship coach, discuss six essential skills for building intimacy and connection with your partner. From taking care of yourself to relinquishing control, showing respect, receiving graciously, embracing vulnerability, and using positive affirmations, Laura offers practical tools that can transform your relationship, even in seemingly hopeless situations.

If you're looking to deepen your connection and create a more fulfilling relationship, listen to this episode to discover expert advice on how to express yourself in ways that inspire love and connection.

New York Times bestselling author Laura Doyle was the perfect wife...until she actually got married. She is the founder of the international relationship coach training school Laura Doyle Connect, the star of Empowered Wives on Amazon Prime, the Creator of The Ridiculously Happy Wife program, the host of The Empowered Wife Podcast. She has helped over 15,000 women fix their relationships--even the hopeless ones-- without their husband’s effort.

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

6:19 Laura shares how her personal experience led her to develop a coaching model and framework that supports women in heterosexual relationships.

10:24 How a women’s support group turned into a movement to end divorce.

19:49 Two "cheat phrases" that can help improve communication in a relationship.

25:43 The power of intimacy skills, receptivity, and manifesting desires.

41:09 Take charge of your own happiness: The power of self-care and positive cycles in relationships.

44:54 Building positive relationships through fundamental cues and intimacy skills: Insights from “The Empowered Wife”

51:36 Laura reveals the 6 intimacy skills that can improve your marriage, even in seemingly hopeless situations.

Mentioned

The Empowered Wife, Updated and Expanded Edition: Six Surprising Secrets for Attracting Your Husband's Time, Attention, and Affection (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

The Empowered Wife Podcast with Laura Doyle

Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love

Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication

Connect with Laura Doyle

Websites: lauradoyle.org

Facebook: facebook.com/lauradoyle.org

Twitter: twitter.com/lauramdoyle

YouTube: youtube.com/user/lauradoyleauthor

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauramdoyle

Podcast: lauradoyle.org/podcasts

Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins

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Email: [email protected]

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