The Evolved Marriage Podcast

By Kate and Eric MacDougallSociety & Culture Relationships

The Evolved Marriage Podcast episodes

December 16, 2024 5 Ways to Bring More Joy to your Relationship (and your Life)
In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss transformative ways to cultivate more joy and connection in your life and relationships.
Topics:
➡️ Reconnecting with your inner child to rediscover wonder and curiosity.
➡️ Prioritizing self-care and well-being to create space for joy.
➡️ Surrounding yourself with positivity to uplift your energy and mindset.
➡️ Embracing spontaneity to break routines and invite more excitement.
➡️ Practicing gratitude and celebrating small wins to nurture appreciation and presence.
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30 min
December 09, 2024 Why a Comfortable Life is Preventing You having the Relationship You Want
In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how comfort and avoidance can hinder growth and connection in relationships, sharing their personal experiences of navigating discomfort to create deeper connections.
Topics:
➡️ Aligning personal visions with shared goals in relationships.
➡️ Overcoming fear of judgment and embracing authenticity.
➡️ Using discomfort as a catalyst for growth and connection.

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31 min
November 25, 2024 The 9 Core Relationship Needs (Part 2)
In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how taking responsibility for your needs and collaborating with your partner creates a thriving relationship.
Topics:
➡️ Understanding that meeting your relational needs starts with personal responsibility.
➡️ Balancing autonomy and togetherness to foster individuality within the relationship.
➡️ Applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a roadmap for relational growth and self-actualization.
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34 min
November 18, 2024 The 9 Core Relationship Needs (Part 1)
In this episode, Kate and Eric dive deep into the foundational and relational needs that create thriving, connected relationships. Topics: ➡️ Emotional safety and trust as the unshakable foundation of intimacy. ➡️ The power of connection, physical affection, and playfulness in relationships. ➡️ Challenging misconceptions about relational needs and their impact on lasting love. EPISODE

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32 min
November 11, 2024 Why You Might Enjoy your Partner’s Suffering
In this episode, Kate & Eric reveal powerful insights on handling marital frustrations before they turn toxic. Topics: ➡️ Accepting minor annoyances as part of married life ➡️ Addressing irritations openly to prevent hidden resentment ➡️ Choosing empathy and collaboration to strengthen connection
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➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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31 min
November 04, 2024 Why You Don’t Feel Like a Priority to Your Spouse
In this episode, Kate and Eric explore how self-perception influences relationships and the deep impact of feeling like you're always second best. Topics: ➡️ Unpacking Internal Narratives: How our self-stories shape our sense of priority in relationships. ➡️ Self-Sabotage Dynamics: Examining behaviors that reinforce feelings of being secondary. ➡️ Empowering Self-Prioritization: Practical strategies for self-affirmation and changing relationship dynamics.
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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
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➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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29 min
October 28, 2024 Are You Avoiding Intimacy?
In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how we avoid true intimacy and the impact of pseudo-connection on our lives. Topics: ➡️ The illusion of intimacy in today’s world: why it’s easy to settle for shallow connections. ➡️ The power of vulnerability: why real conversations fuel life energy and connection. ➡️ Practical steps to deepen relationships: going beyond transactional interactions.
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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
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➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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30 min
October 21, 2024 Is your Spouse Steamrolling You?
In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss the unhealthy communication pattern of steamrolling and its impact on relationships. Topics: ➡️ Definition and examples of steamrolling in conversations ➡️ How insecurity and conflict avoidance lead to steamrolling ➡️ Importance of clear, direct communication to prevent steamrolling

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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
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➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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32 min
October 14, 2024 Could Celibacy improve your Love Life?
In this episode, Kate and Eric delve into the often overlooked aspect of celibacy within marriage—not as a permanent lifestyle but as a strategic choice to enhance relationship dynamics. Topics: ➡️ Discussing temporary celibacy as a tool to enhance relationships. ➡️ Exploring how abstaining from can improve communication and closeness. ➡️ Addressing the difficulties and growth opportunities in periods of celibacy.
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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/ericmacdougall85/EMcouples⁠⁠
34 min
October 07, 2024 The Best Catalyst for Change
In this episode, Eric and Kate dive deep into the complexities of anger and how it can be both destructive and transformative in relationships.
Topics:
➡️ Understanding the spectrum of anger in men and women.
➡️ How childhood experiences shape our relationship with anger.
➡️ The importance of using anger as a catalyst for healthy change.

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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/ericmacdougall85/EMcouples⁠⁠

31 min

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Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t love each other. They struggle because no one taught them what to do when conflict, distance, and resentment show up.