The Evolved Marriage Podcast

By Kate and Eric MacDougallSociety & Culture Relationships

The Evolved Marriage Podcast episodes

September 30, 2024 Small Choices that have a HUGE Impact
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore how small, consistent actions can lead to big transformations in relationships.
Topics:
➡️ The impact of small, daily actions on connection and trust.
➡️ Kate highlights how simple gestures strengthen intimacy.
➡️ Eric stresses the importance of keeping personal promises.
➡️ They explore how to adjust to unmet expectations and changing needs.
➡️ Balancing self-care and relationship care for lasting change.
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28 min
September 23, 2024 Why You Don’t Actually Need to Fix your Marriage
This episode discusses the misleading idea of a "quick fix" for marriages and emphasizes the importance of commitment, growth, and realistic expectations in relationships.
Topics:
➡️ The myth of the "quick fix" in marriages and how it's marketed.
➡️ The importance of honest, direct communication in coaching and relationships.
➡️ Commitment to growth over the idea of "fixing" a marriage, recognizing marriage as an infinite

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32 min
September 16, 2024 The Best Thing You can Do to Build Trust in your Marriage
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the transformative power of saying "no" in relationships to build trust and establish boundaries.

Topics:
➡️ Importance of saying "no" for trust and integrity.
➡️ Risks of always saying "yes" in relationships.
➡️ Strategies for clear and compassionate boundary communication.
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➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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26 min
September 09, 2024 This Simple Shift will Upgrade your Relationship
In this episode, Kate and Eric explore how shifting from victim to growth mindset can transform relationships.
Topics:
➡️ Shifting from life happening to you, to life happening for you
➡️ Using discomfort as a tool for growth
➡️ Understanding emotions and criticism instead of judging them

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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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26 min
September 02, 2024 How Disappointment Can Bring You Closer Together
In this episode, Kate & Eric take a deep dive into understanding and managing disappointment in relationships.
Topics:
➡️ Understanding the nature of disappointment and how it affects us.
➡️ The impact of unmet expectations and fantasies on our relationships.
➡️ Strategies to manage disappointment and foster healthier relationships.
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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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23 min
June 24, 2024 Is your Partner having Out of Obligation?
In this episode, Kate & Eric explore the complexities of sexual desire and connection in long-term relationships.
Topics:
➡️ The complexity and individuality of women's sexual desire
➡️ Distinguishing between openness and initiation in sexual relationships
➡️ The importance of trust and communication

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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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39 min
June 17, 2024 How to Help your Spouse be a Better Parent
In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss how to navigate tough conversations in relationships, focusing on parenting disagreements.
Topics:
➡️ Addressing disagreements on parenting styles without shaming your partner.
➡️ Utilizing a framework for challenging conversations that emphasizes understanding.
➡️ Supporting each other in moments of frustration and establishing trust.

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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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41 min
June 10, 2024 Why you’re a People Pleaser & how it might not be your fault
In this episode, Kate & Eric dive into understanding and managing people-pleasing tendencies in relationships.
Topics:
➡️ The origins and emotional roots of people-pleasing, including societal influences.
➡️ Understanding and managing the fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and fix responses.
➡️ The importance of setting boundaries and holding space for genuine connection.
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➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment
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32 min
June 03, 2024 Understanding What Creates Disconnection in your Marriage
In this episode, Kate & Eric dive deep into understanding the Window of Tolerance and how it affects our relationships.
Topics:
➡️Different tolerance levels in various situations
➡️Communicating tolerance levels to support each other better and grow together.
➡️ Emphasizing empathy and mutual support in relationships.
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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

30 min
May 27, 2024 Overcoming Resentment in your Relationship
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the nature of resentment in relationships and how to tackle it head-on.
Topics:
➡️ Understanding resentment as a result of unmet expectations.
➡️ The importance of grieving and forgiving past mistakes.
➡️ Expressing needs and expectations through courageous communication.
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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

32 min

About The Evolved Marriage Podcast

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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.