This week's episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast is something special. I'm joined by my emotional support Canadian (yes, really!) and fellow coach Crystal Thompson, and we're diving into a book that touched both our hearts: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground by Mirabai Starr.

If you've ever wanted to feel more connected—spiritually, emotionally, relationally—but didn't quite know how, this conversation is for you. We talk about finding sacredness in everyday life, receiving love when it feels hard, and why awe and gratitude can change everything, especially in long-term relationships.

There's laughter. There's depth. There's even a moment that made me cry on the mic.

✨ Episode at a Glance

• Why the word mysticism can feel scary—and how to reclaim it

• What sacred ground actually looks like in everyday life

• How awe + gratitude fuel connection (and soften resentment)

• The neuroscience of wonder, and why it matters in marriage

• What Mirabai Starr, Richard Rohr, and Mary of Guadalupe have in common

• The real-life moment I almost deflected a miracle

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Ordinary Mysticism by Mirabai Starr

• Connect with Crystal on Instagram @crystalruthcoaching

• The Questions for Couples Journal

• Private Coaching with Maggie