In this week's episode, we dive into the world of betrayal trauma with therapist and betrayal coach KayLee Dunn. After experiencing betrayal herself, KayLee has studied it for the last 15 years. We discuss what betrayal trauma feels like, how to develop skills to regulate through it, and where to turn when you need help.

You can find KayLee on Instagram and Tik Tok @heykayleedunn, and learn more about her coaching resources on her Facebook group "Humans Navigating Betrayal"

 Sometimes in life we think we know exactly how the story ends. Often times we're wrong. I never thought I'd lose my dad at 75 to cancer, but now that is my reality. This week I'm sharing the raw, real time of processing the death of my dad and all the complicated feelings that follow. I touch on the grief cycle and the power that comes in being intentional about navigating through the death of a loved one.  

This week on the podcast, Lyndsey and Brian Durst share with me how they decided to have Brian be at home full-time while Lyndsey pursued her career. We take a look at the difficulty of breaking social norms, challenges they overcame as a couple, and even navigating a child being diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disorder.

Are you constantly giving in your marriage and not receiving? Or do you have an expectation of your spouse they aren't living up to? It's common that resentment builds up in relationships, but that doesn't mean they have to stay that way. Listen to today's episode for 4 simple steps to guide you through resolving resentment in your life.  

Sex can be a difficult thing to navigate in relationships. Despite challenges you may face, creating a sex life that you genuinely love is absolutely possible. This week I’m joined by sexuality researcher Carlie Palmer-Webb. Carlie earned her Masters degree in marriage, family, and human development, and is known as the Christian Sex Educator. We deep dive into navigating different levels of sexual desire, addressing feelings of rejection, what is means to have sex positivity, and how to teach kids of all ages about sex.

You can find Carlie’s educational content and resources on her website thechristiansexeducator.com and connect through Instagram @thechristiansexeducator

Mentioned Book:

“Come As You Are” by Emily Nagasaki

“The Great Sex Rescue” by Sheila Wray Gregor, et. Al

“A Better Way to Teach Kids About Sex” by Laura Padilla-Walker

“She Comes First” by Ian Kerner

Recommended lubricants:

Coconu, Uber Lube

Believe it or not, the goal of marriage isn’t to become “one”. Marriage is learning to grow together, accepting one another, and enjoying the freedom of being our complete selves with that person. Tune in this week to discover how to be our best selves in a relationship by breaking cycles of enmeshment, building identity, and managing our emotions.

Is there something missing in your marriage? Maybe better communication skills or spending more time together would solve it. The key to what a marriage really needs is emotional connection. Marriage and family therapist David Jones joined me on the podcast this week to discuss how couples can create a connecting and satisfying marriage. David uses emotionally focused therapy to help couples recognize their attachment styles, learning to be vulnerable with one another, and create a relationship that heals.

You can find David's practice, Secure Connection Counseling, at http://secureconnectioncounseling.com/ 

Communicating is so much more than the words you say. This week on the podcast, we’re talking all about how to be a more effective, content-filled communicator. I’ve got 3 guidelines that will help you to having a more connected, powerful relationship with your spouse and other relationships in your life.

Tune in this week to hear from yoga instructor Sadie Best, as she shares how she’s made space for intuition to guide her life. Sadie is a mom of 3, a Lulu Lemon ambassador, and the director of BestSelf Retreats. She describes how her intuition has guided her through a diagnosis, navigating a faith transition, and eventually led her to the practice of yoga.

You can find Sadie on Instagram @sadiebest.self and her website bestselfretreats.com

Do you want to be happy? Often we say we want to be more happy in life, but is that what we really mean? There's a higher way than can offer you more love, creativity, and discovery than being happy can- living intentionally. On this week's episode I share strategies on how to live with intention. We look at being present with negative emotions, conscious thinking in relationships, and making space for what brings you joy.