Every marriage experiences stress. It can come from work, family, friends, and even finances. Couples may suffer from stress over a conflict or a difficult period in their marriage- arguments, differences, or feeling neglected. While we already

Sexual Intimacy Interview with Andrea Balboni-Sex, Love and Relationships Coach

Apr 19th, 2022 47m 27s

I'm so excited to share my interview with Andrea Balboni. Andrea is a certified Sex, Love and Relationships Coach. She helps couples experience deeper connection in their relationship and greater fulfillment and pleasure in their intimate live

Managing Discouragement While You Work on Your Marriage

Apr 12th, 2022 9m 45s

Listen to this definition of discouragement: "Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, distaste for the present, and distrust for the future."That hit the mark for me because that is precisely what the discouragement in my marriage felt

Is Fear of Intimacy Holding You Back?

Apr 5th, 2022 17m 53s

Today we will talk about what fear of Intimacy is, where it comes from, and steps to overcome it for a deeper connection. You'll find show notes at reviveyourmidlifemarriage.com/86Fear of Intimacy is often a subconscious fear of closeness that

Is Defensiveness a Roadblock to Your Relationship?

Mar 29th, 2022 15m 22s

Here are some typical defensive responses to some legitimate complaints.“I felt like you were making fun of me at dinner with our friends tonight. I was embarrassed.”“Don’t be so sensitive I wasn’t making fun of you. Everyone thought it was fu

6 Steps to Meaningful Time Together

Mar 22nd, 2022 12m 36s

When you look back on your life, the experiences that have the most lasting impact on your life are the meaningful moments spent with those you love. While the details of each moment may be different, they all have one thing in common. There is

When Your Kids Take Precedence Over Your Marriage

Mar 15th, 2022 7m 46s

You might be thinking nothing comes before my children! Hey, I get it. Let's face it, most of us would give up an arm if our kids needed it, right? But there is danger is making your children more important than your marriage. And if you,

3 Fears that Thwart Intimacy

Mar 8th, 2022 10m 4s

You'd be surprised how much of our behavior is fear based. And behind that fear is the fear of vulnerability. In this episode I'm going to be talking about 3 fears that thwart intimacy. The fear of sharing our true selves by being truly authent

Gray Area Drinking with Kari Schwear

Mar 1st, 2022 42m 13s

There is a difference between social drinking and alcohol abuse. And there are varying degrees of alcohol abuse. If you've been questioning your relationship with alcohol or if you've questioned your spouse's, Kari will share her story, how it

Love Unimaginable with Juli and Dave Gold

Feb 22nd, 2022 1h 18m

I love a real love story between two imperfect people and that is what you are going to hear in this episode.Juli and Dave Gold are experiencing what they call a "love unimaginable." Has it been easy? NO! This is their second marriage and they

10 Ways to Fortify Your Marriage Against Infidelity

Feb 15th, 2022 13m 43s

Most people are blindsided when it comes to their spouse’s affair. Few expect a spouse would betray them in such a devastating way. Let’s face it, don’t we all demonize those who cheat? We certainly don’t think we have married a spouse that cou

The Balance of Power in Marriage

Feb 8th, 2022 9m 21s

Did you have power struggles when you first got together with your spouse? I don't remember having any. There was a give and take. The focus was on what is best for "us." Sometimes we even acquiesced initially, giving our power away because we

The Six Pillars of Intimacy with Author Alisa DiLorenzo PART 2

Feb 1st, 2022 22m 41s

This is part 2 of my interview with Alisa DiLorenzo, author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Six Pillars of Intimacy.Today we will cover the last 3 pillars of intimacy: spiritual, recreational, and sexual intimacy.In addition, we will talk

The Six Pillars of Intimacy with Author Alisa DiLorenzo PART 1

Jan 25th, 2022 27m 34s

Join me today in the first part of two episodes as I interview author Alisa DiLorenzoAlisa and Tony DiLorenzo co-wrote the Amazon best-selling book The Six Pillars of Intimacy. They have a podcast and coaching practice called ONE extraordinary

Turning the Midlife Crisis into Midlife Triumph

Jan 18th, 2022 21m 44s

A midlife crisis is far more complex than the husband who buys a red sports car and leaves his wife for a younger version. You don't have to go to that extreme to be experiencing a midlife crisis. And men are not the only ones that go through i

Accepting the Influence of Your Spouse

Jan 11th, 2022 7m 7s

Are you accepting your spouse's influence in your marriage? What does that even mean?Accepting your spouse's influence is about being open to your spouse. You are always teachable. It is about making the marriage relationship more important tha

Accessing Your Marriage Performance

Jan 4th, 2022 10m 57s

It's a new year and the new year's resolutions abound. I love the idea of a new year because I like self-reflection and self-improvement. It keeps me from getting stuck in the status quo, which I refuse.I take time to assess every area of my li

How to Deal With Difficult Family Members

Dec 28th, 2021 17m 39s

This week I'm going to talk about dealing with difficult family members. I'll be talking about how this can affect the relationship, how you can support your spouse, and how you can be more proactive in your relationships with those problemati

Interview with Warren Kennaugh, author of The Critter Code: Understanding the Personality of Your Partner

Dec 21st, 2021 35m 58s

In this episode, I'll be talking to Warren Kennaugh, the author of the e-book Critter Code. Based on science and thorough research, the book identifies the type of "critter" or personality type of a person, and how to have a healthy relationshi

Interview with Author Dara Kurtz: Supporting a Spouse Through Grief and Leaving a Legacy

Dec 13th, 2021 37m 56s

This week, I have the pleasure to have author, speaker, and blogger, Dara Kurtz.She is the author of I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love - a book about dealing with the grief of losing her mother as well as leaving a legac

Interview with Valerie Hamaker Attachment Theory and How it Affects Relationships

Dec 7th, 2021 43m 28s

Do you know what your attachment style is? Do you know your spouse's attachment style? I had no idea until I listened to a podcast interview with therapist Valerie Hamaker, my guest today. It is a fascinating theory and it will help you underst

Debunking Common Marriage Myths: Myth 5- Marriage is a 50/50 Partnership

Nov 30th, 2021 10m 19s

I know you've heard it. Marriage is a 50/50 partnership. And I do understand why it is a common belief. It's like a business relationship where two parties invest their 50% and split the profits. You give your part, I give my part, and togethe

Debunking Common Marriage Myths: Myth 4-Going To Bed Angry is Bad For Your Marriage

Nov 23rd, 2021 7m 16s

Did you ever get this marriage advice? "Never go to bed angry." I received it so many times before I got married. I believed that we had to resolve all our issues before going to bed or else our relationship would be damaged. What happened was

Debunking Common Marriage Myths: Myth 3- It is Natural for Passion to Wane

Nov 16th, 2021 11m 40s

I remember being at a wedding and sitting at the table with other couples my age. We were looking at the bride and groom on the dance floor, and one husband said, “Give them and few years, and they won’t be acting like that anymore.” Everyone a

Debunking Common Marriage Myths: Myth 2- Good Marriages Should Be Easy

Nov 9th, 2021 11m 45s

Today is myth number two. Good marriages are easy marriages. If this wasn't something people believe, then why would they question whether they'd chosen the suitable mate when the going gets tough. Why would they choose to stay stuck in what's