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Why does it feel like she left “out of nowhere” when she’s been gone emotionally for years? In this weeks episode, Michelle sits down with therapist and men’s relationship coach Chuck Chapman to unpack what walkaway wife syndrome really is and why it happens.They talk about emotional exhaustion, resentment, and the slow drift from connection to silence, plus why many men are blindsided when their wife finally says she’s done. You’ll hear what women are actually asking for when they say “I don’t feel loved,” and why presence and emotional safety matter more than doing more. If you feel distance growing in your marriage, or you’re shocked by your wife’s withdrawal, this is for you. 🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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In this episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle Hays sits down with Kelly Leary, CEO and Founder of Revolution Dating, and Miranda Capparelli, Head Matchmaker, to explore a smarter way to date after divorce. They share why modern dating feels so frustrating, what it really takes to be ready for love again, and how working with a matchmaker can change everything. www.revolutiondating.com Instagram @revolutiondating 🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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Are you thinking about divorce… or are you exhausted, hurt, and trying to escape pain?In this week’s episode, Michelle invites you to slow down one of the biggest decisions of your life. Drawing from her own experience of two divorces, she shares three hard truths most people do not talk about. Divorce does not erase pain, it relocates it. Not feeling loved does not always mean you are unloved. And every decision reshapes more than just two adults, it reshapes an entire family story. You will also be guided through two powerful reflection questions to help you move from urgency to clarity.
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Why do you feel lonely in your marriage when you are still sharing a life together? In this week’s episode, Michelle slows everything down and names the quiet loneliness that can exist inside a good marriage. You will learn why loneliness does not always mean love is gone, how busyness and mental urgency quietly replace presence, and the small daily moments that help couples feel seen again. You will also get one simple prompt to practice all week, so you can shift connection without forcing a big conversation. It will help you feel less alone, and show you a gentler way back to each other.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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In this week's episode, Michelle sits down with Chris Eaton, military veteran, author, and death doula, for a powerful conversation about self love, emotional steadiness, and the inner work that transforms marriage. They talk about boundaries, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and why peace is not a personality trait, it is a practice.
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Why does desire fade in long-term relationships? In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Michelle sits down with Courtney Fae Long, creator of Sex Life Makeover. Courtney is TEDx speaker, and master’s-level social worker, and we are talking about what couples are rarely taught about sex, fulfillment, and connection.If you’ve ever wondered how to reignite passion, feel more confident expressing your needs, or rebuild intimacy after distance, this conversation is for you!
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People pleasing often looks like love, sacrifice, or keeping the peace, but over time it quietly erodes honesty, connection, and trust. In this Monarch for Love episode, we explore how people pleasing shows up in marriage, why it leads to resentment, and how it disconnects you from yourself and your partner.This conversation isn’t about blaming or fixing anyone. It’s about recognizing the patterns that keep couples stuck in exhaustion and emotional distance.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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Valentine’s Day gets all the attention, but real love isn’t built on one day a year. In this Monarch for Love episode, we talk about why love doesn’t need a holiday to be expressed, protected, or renewed. This conversation is about moving beyond performative romance and into everyday connection. The kind of love that’s felt on ordinary Tuesdays, in quiet moments, and through consistent presence.
If Valentine’s Day has ever left you feeling pressured, disappointed, or unseen, this episode offers a grounded reminder that lasting love is created in the daily choices we make. 🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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Somewhere along the way, love can start to feel heavy, expected, or taken for granted. In this episode of Monarch for Love, we reframe one powerful truth: loving your spouse is not a duty, it’s a privilege. A privilege to know someone deeply. A privilege to grow alongside them.
A privilege to choose love, even when it’s hard.This conversation invites you to shift out of resentment and back into reverence, not by ignoring pain, but by remembering what it truly means to be chosen and to choose in return.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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I love you” matters, but when it’s said on repeat without meaning, it can lose its power. In this episode of Monarch for Love, I share why adding one simple word changes everything: because. When you say “I love you because…” you don’t just express love, you help your partner feel seen. You remind them why they matter, what you notice, and how they impact your life.If your marriage feels a little flat or distant, this is a small shift that can create an instant connetction.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove
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Monarch for Love is where heart meets humor, healing, and a whole lot of honesty. I’m Michelle Hays, a Heart-Centered Marriage Coach, Columnist, Author, Speaker, and lover of big feelings and even…
Think of this podcast as your weekly dose of soul food for relationships: part pep talk, part permission slip, and part practical guide to building love that lasts. Whether you’re navigating unmet expectations, emotional distance, or just trying to keep the romance alive between laundry loads and life’s chaos—I got you.
Because love isn’t something you find or lose. It’s something you choose. And when you choose love on purpose, something beautiful happens: you feel seen, safe, and truly connected. Come be part of a heart-forward community of listeners who are learning, laughing, and loving on purpose because your marriage deserves more than just survival—it deserves to thrive!