Life and Love by Design

What if your partner never changes? Can you still have a happy, healthy, fulfilling relationship?

If you've ever thought, "If my partner would just communicate better, show more affection, or put in more effort, we'd be so much happier," this conversation is for you.

In Episode 55 of Life & Love by Design, I'm joined by Dr. Abby Medcalf, psychologist, bestselling author, and relationship expert with over 35 years of experience, for an honest conversation about one of the biggest frustrations in relationships: wanting your partner to change.

What happens when you've communicated your needs over and over, but nothing seems to change? How much of your happiness depends on your partner? And is there another way to approach your relationship?

We're challenging some common beliefs about love, change, and what it really takes to create a happier relationship.

Whether you're married, in a long-term relationship, or feeling disconnected from someone you love, this episode may change the way you look at your relationship.

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by Siembra Podcast Co., an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't something you need to do… but something you need to let go of?

We all go through different seasons in life. But sometimes we keep holding onto habits, expectations, relationships, and even versions of ourselves that no longer fit who we're becoming.

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, I'm sharing a different perspective on growth, self-care, and relationships, inspired by something nature teaches us every fall.

Because sometimes, creating the life and relationships you want isn't about doing more.

It's about making room for what matters.

🎧 Watch or listen to Episode 54 and ask yourself: What am I holding onto that I've outgrown?

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by Siembra Podcast Co., an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Would you still choose your spouse if you met them today?

It's a question that might make you pause, especially if you've been married for 10, 20, or 30 years.

You've changed. Your partner has changed. And somewhere between building a life together, raising a family, managing responsibilities, and navigating life's ups and downs, your relationship may have changed, too.

But here's the bigger question: Are you still choosing each other, or have you simply gotten used to being together?

In Episode 53 of Life & Love by Design, Relationship & Life Coach Odette Coronel explores a thought-provoking question about marriage, long-term relationships, and what it really takes to keep love alive as two people grow and change.

Whether you're happily married, feeling disconnected, or wondering where the spark went, this conversation may change how you look at your relationship.

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by Siembra Podcast Co., an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

What if the biggest problem in your relationship isn’t the argument, the resentment, or even the disconnection, but the pattern underneath it?

In this special 1-year anniversary episode of Life & Love by Design, we’re looking at the relationship patterns couples can fall into without even realizing it, and why recognizing yours may be the first step toward changing it.

🎙️ 52 episodes. One incredible year. Thank you for being part of it.

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Book a consultation call for Odette’s Life Coaching Services here! 

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by Siembra Podcast Co., an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

You've probably heard them a hundred times:

“Never go to bed angry.”

“Marriage is 50/50.”

“Happy wife, happy life.”

“If they wanted to, they would.”

“Never settle.”

But is this actually good relationship advice?

In Episode 51 of Life & Love by Design, I'm breaking down five popular relationship rules I don't completely agree with, and the important nuance I think we're missing when we try to reduce complicated relationships to catchy one-liners.

We'll talk about conflict, marriage, emotional responsibility, unmet needs, expectations, compromise, communication, and the difference between accepting an imperfect partner and abandoning what truly matters to you.

Because good relationship advice shouldn't tell you what to think.

It should help you ask better questions.

And if there's one idea I hope you take from this episode, it's this:

Get curious before you get certain.

🎙️ NEXT WEEK: Life & Love by Design turns ONE! Join me for a special LIVE Episode 52 as we explore: Which Relationship Pattern Are You Stuck In?

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WHAT PATTERN IS SHOWING UP IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by Siembra Podcast Co., an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

What if some of the most powerful ways we say “I love you” have nothing to do with words? Recently, my family said goodbye to our adorable little Shih Tzu after 16 years. And losing him made me think differently about love, communication, connection, and all the small ways the people we love tell us, “You matter to me,” without saying a word.

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, we're talking about the moments we often overlook that quietly build our relationships over time. Because love isn't only something we say. It's something another person can feel in our presence. And sometimes, we don't realize how much the ordinary moments mean…until they're gone.

❤️ If this episode makes you think of someone, don't just send it to them. Tell them why you thought of them.

WHAT PATTERN IS SHOWING UP IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Take my FREE 5-minute Relationship Reset Assessment™ to uncover the pattern that may be creating distance, resentment, or disconnection in your relationship and discover where to begin.

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How to work with Odette:

Book a free consultation call for the Next Level Woman: Life & Love by Design Experience here!

Check out more information on the Next Level Woman: Life & Love by Design Experience, Odette’s six-month coaching program, here!

Book a consultation call for Odette’s Life Coaching Services here! 

Book a consultation call for Odette’s Couples Coaching Services here! 

Sign up for a Complimentary RELATIONSHIP & LIFE ALIGNMENT AUDIT

Buy the Re-ignite Your Spark Journal here! 

Follow Odette on:

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by Siembra Podcast Co., an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.

Why do you and your partner keep having the same argument over and over again, even when you thought you already resolved it? Because you may not actually be fighting about what you think you’re fighting about.

The dishes. The phone. Sex. Money. The kids. Who does more around the house. Who forgot to make the plans. 

Those may be what START the argument, but underneath them is often something much more important. “Do I matter to you?” “Do you respect me?” “Are we a team?” “Do you still want me?” “Can I count on you?”

In Episode 49 of Life & Love by Design, I’m breaking down why couples get stuck in recurring arguments, how the meaning we attach to our partner’s behavior can fuel conflict, and how to get to the real conversation underneath the fight.

If you feel like you and your partner keep having the same arguments without ever truly resolving them, this episode is for you.

WHAT PATTERN IS SHOWING UP IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Take my FREE 5-minute Relationship Reset Assessment™ to uncover the pattern that may be creating distance, resentment, or disconnection in your relationship and discover where to begin.

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 How to work with Odette:

Book a free consultation call for the Next Level Woman: Life & Love by Design Experience here!

Check out more information on the Next Level Woman: Life & Love by Design Experience, Odette’s six-month coaching program, here!

Book a consultation call for Odette’s Life Coaching Services here! 

Book a consultation call for Odette’s Couples Coaching Services here! 

Sign up for a Complimentary RELATIONSHIP & LIFE ALIGNMENT AUDIT

Buy the Re-ignite Your Spark Journal here! 

Follow Odette on:

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Maybe you haven't stopped loving your husband. Maybe you've just stopped trying. Somewhere along the way, the conversations got shorter, the expectations got lower, and the relationship started feeling more like a routine than a connection. And you may not even realize how far you've pulled away.

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, we're talking about what it looks like when you begin to quietly check out of your marriage, and the questions worth asking before you decide there's nothing left to save. Because sometimes, the relationship doesn't need to end. Maybe it needs a reset. 

We’re going to explore all angles of why you may be quiet quitting your marriage, and what to do about it if you want to stay and work on it. I've found that it’s not always the marriage that has to end, but the unhealthy relationship patterns we’ve gotten used to. Tune in to hear if you recognize your marriage in any of these relationship patterns. 

💜 WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Take my FREE 5-minute Relationship Reset Assessment™ to uncover the pattern that may be creating distance, resentment, or disconnection in your relationship—and discover where to begin.

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Learn more about Relationship Reset™, my private 12-week coaching experience for women who want to create more connection, intimacy, and partnership in their relationship: https://www.odettecoronel.com/relationship-reset 

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.

What happens when the woman holding everything together isn't okay? In Episode 47 of Life & Love by Design, I’m talking about women’s mental health, motherhood, burnout, overwhelm, postpartum mental health, and the pressure women feel to keep functioning no matter what. I know a lot of women who struggle after giving birth, so I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to talking about how we can help the mothers in our lives, and ourselves as mothers. 

The Lindsay Clancy case was a heartbreaking reminder of why this conversation matters. But this episode is about something much bigger: what happens when the person everyone depends on is quietly falling apart, and why taking care of your mental health is not selfish. Because sometimes, “I’m fine” doesn’t mean fine.

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish. Your mental health matters. Your life matters. And the people who love you need you well. Tune in to hear what you can do to support the mothers in your life before a crisis appears. 

This episode references the Lindsay Clancy case as a catalyst for a broader conversation about maternal and women’s mental health. It does not offer a legal or medical opinion about the case or its outcome.

💜 WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Take my FREE 5-minute Relationship Reset Assessment™ to uncover the pattern that may be creating distance, resentment, or disconnection in your relationship—and discover where to begin.👉 TAKE THE FREE ASSESSMENT: https://forms.gle/94Pdkfwi1LQjxz9y9 💫 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT?Learn more about Relationship Reset™, my private 12-week coaching experience for women who want to create more connection, intimacy, and partnership in their relationship: https://www.odettecoronel.com/relationship-reset

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Today we’re going to ask ourselves a very difficult question: Is your husband acting like your child... or have you unknowingly stepped into the role of his mother? I know, you think I’m crazy! But hear me out. 

Most women don't realize they're reinforcing the very behaviors they resent. Which is why I make sure I bring this up to my clients so that we can find a healthy solution that works for everyone. We just have to do a little bit of digging. 

In this episode, I reveal 7 common habits that can create a parent-child dynamic in marriage, leading to resentment, emotional distance, and the loss of attraction. If you've ever thought, "Why do I have to do everything?" or "I feel more like his mom than his wife," this episode will help you understand what's really happening and how to break the cycle.

Tune in to hear practical relationship advice and marriage tips you can start using today!

💜 WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?Take my FREE 5-minute Relationship Reset Assessment™ to uncover the pattern that may be creating distance, resentment, or disconnection in your relationship—and discover where to begin.👉

TAKE THE FREE ASSESSMENT: https://forms.gle/94Pdkfwi1LQjxz9y9 💫

READY FOR MORE SUPPORT?

Learn more about Relationship Reset™, my private 12-week coaching experience for women who want to create more connection, intimacy, and partnership in their relationship: https://www.odettecoronel.com/relationship-reset

Buy the Re-ignite Your Spark Journal here! 

Follow Odette on:

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Website: www.odettecoronel.com

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.