The Evolved Marriage Podcast

This week, we argue about the difference between effecting and efficient, Kate talks about how she initiates , and we share our common communication patterns (you can probably all relate to)

Topics: ➡️ Why being effective doesn't always mean easier ➡️ Playing to your strengths ➡️ Why being understood is more valuable than getting your message across ➡️ How saying "yes dear" might do more harm than good

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This week, we share our recent experience with asking for help, and why it's so hard for people to do. Topics: ➡️ Why going to therapy doesn't always mean something is "wrong" ➡️ Why we struggle with asking for help ➡️ Why thinking you can do it on your own can be a problem ➡️ How to ask for help NOW so you can create a WIN/WIN in your marriage

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This week, we revisit a conversation about Kate wanting Eric to come to bed, how Kate learned to "grin and bear" it, and why sharing your insecurities might be the healthier thing for your marriage. Topics for this Episode: ➡️ The difference between wanting your partner, and avoiding loneliness ➡️ Why speaking up is important for the health of your relationship. ➡️ Why we typically remain quiet when we struggle. ➡️ How "book-ending" your days keeps you ROCK-SOLID in marriage.

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This week, Kate does a bit of rapping, we share some deep cuts around Eric's alcoholism, and we introduce a concept to help you think differently about your relationship. Topics for this Episode: ➡️ What exactly is the relationship ecosystem. ➡️ Why blaming your partner is such a common practice. ➡️ Why rocking the boat is sometimes the best choice. ➡️ What needs to happen to master yourself, and your relationship?

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This week, Eric is Irritated, Kate is in Pain, and we chat openly about about a word people Love to Hate: Discipline

Topics for this Episode: ➡️ Why Discipline will be something we ALL need to prioritize. ➡️ Why slowing down to speed up is our the answer to stress. ➡️ Reconnecting to yourself, and why you are making your current choices. ➡️How to lower your partners resistance to change.

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We are very excited to share this episode! We dive deeper into our thoughts on sexual intimacy! Please make sure sensitive ears are not listening in! We chat about: ➡️ The limiting ideas we have of ➡️ Why some people avoid making love ➡️ How F*cking is great for a relationship, when done right ➡️ How prioritizing your own needs is healthy!

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In this week's Episode, we talk about the "inner critic". That little voice in your head that just won't seem to go away.

Also, Kate shares her experience of "failing" our challenge.

We chat about:

➡️ What exactly is the Inner Critic ➡️ How it gets in the way of healthy relationships ➡️ How it's directly linked to your self confidence

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In this episode, Kate and Eric discuss one of Eric's obsessions: Mind Mapping!

We chat about:

➡️ What exactly is mind-mapping ➡️ How you are doing it (whether you are aware of it or not) ➡️ How to use it to your advantage! ➡️ How is shows up commonly in our own relationship

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This week we dive into our own relationship to talk about what we are focused on sexually. We also touch on The Masculine & Feminine, and what drive those two core essences within us.

We chat about: ➡️ How desire dwindles in all long-term relationships ➡️ Why Intentionally taking off the table can help your relationship ➡️ The main drivers of the Masculine & Feminine, and how they show up in your marriage.

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🎉 BOOM! ep 100 y'all! This is our centennial (or sentinel)!

We have a great conversation about how to open yourself to new possibilities in your relationship (and your life)!

We chat about: ➡️What being open means to us ➡️How you prevent yourself from getting what you want ➡️A simple word that will change the way you think about your marriage ➡️How to have ALL of what you want, without compromising!

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