The Empowered Wife Podcast: Marriage Help with Laura Doyle
The Empowered Wife Podcast, hosted by New York Times bestselling author Laura Doyle, offers marriage help and relationship advice. It features stories of couples recovering from affairs, addiction, and abandonment using the 6 Intimacy Skills. Listeners praise the podcast for saving their marriages and providing relatable methods to improve relationships.
Episodes
356: My Husband Won Every Argument - Now He Apologizes Instead
Lynne had been through three divorces before a book changed her life and led her to Phil. He was sweet, sentimental, and everything she had hoped for. But marriage brought arguments she could never win and a loneliness she could not name. She stuffed her feelings down for months at a time until they came out in one explosive burst. Sixteen years in, she lay awake one night and accepted the thought
355: I Was Stuck in My Marriage - So I Did the Opposite
Jessica's marriage was held together by threads that kept breaking one by one. They lost their first son, and the grief pulled them apart. The business they had built together became another source of pain. Infidelity during pregnancy was the final blow, shattering what little was left. Then came a heartbreaking miscarriage. She had packed her bags and was ready to leave. But before she walked aw
354: My Husband Wouldn't Step Up (So I Stepped Back)
Jami spent years waiting for her husband to step up. She gave endlessly, managed the house, and stepped in every time he pulled back. The resentment built slowly until a crisis hit and her body completely gave out. She found herself on the couch for days, too depleted to even make dinner. She knew she couldn't keep going like this and began looking for another way. She was listening to a podcast a
353: How I Got Close to My Emotionally Distant Husband
Rachel felt a distance she could never explain from day one. One explosive fight revealed the truth: her husband was struggling with an addiction to painkillers and had been hiding it from her since the day they married. What followed were years of chaos, a husband who disappeared into his addiction, and four children she raised almost entirely alone. When she was two weeks postpartum, he left to
352: How I Got My Husband to Stop Lying (I'm a Doctor)
Iva's partner was always pulling away, avoiding her, preferring his friends, and hiding in his office to escape her. Then she started noticing small lies that made no sense to her. She would snoop, confront him, and the fights would spiral until he was shouting and she felt threatened and completely small. They almost called off their wedding, because a counselor told them it wouldn't work. They g
351: What I Did When My Husband Shut Down
Everyone told Michelle to leave: her mother, her grandfather, even her rabbi. Her husband had shut down while she carried eight pregnancies, worked full time, and managed a house full of chaos largely on her own. When things got hard, he would go silent for days or disappear at night. Her children were watching everything unfold. She was exhausted and had reached the end of what she could carry. S
350: How I Got My Husband to Truly See Me Again
Emily and her husband had the kind of beginning most couples dream of: adventure, purpose and a love that felt effortless. But life brought pressures she wasn't prepared for, and she found herself reaching for control in ways that left her weeping in despair and feeling like a complete failure as a wife. Between the pandemic and a painful trust issue, a massive wedge grew between them. Her heart's
349: I Steamrolled my Husband
I almost made the biggest mistake of my life, and I had no idea. This is the embarrassing story of how I tried to bulldoze my husband out of making the best decision of our lives. I was a brand-new author, the media was calling, and I was absolutely certain I knew what needed to happen next. My husband disagreed. And I wanted to steamroll him so badly I could taste it. If I had gotten my way tha
348: How My Husband Started Treating Me Like a Queen
Rachel's marriage was either the most magical place in the world or completely falling apart. With five kids in seven years and a growing business, she felt like she had to hold everything together. And the weight she carried slowly began affecting the marriage she treasured. One night her husband told her he couldn't live with her anymore, and he walked out. Rachel ran after him into the street,
347: There Was No Connection Left in My Relationship - Until This
Frankie felt like nothing she said was worth hearing. Her partner often disagreed with her, corrected her, and over time she felt increasingly unseen and alone. As he struggled with depression and drank more heavily, the connection between them faded. Intimacy disappeared, and Frankie felt too ashamed to let anyone know how bad things had become. She was convinced that nothing would ever change.
346: My Husband Treated Me Like a Child - Until I Did This
Eva felt more like a child than a wife. After moving to a foreign country for her husband's career, she felt powerless, unheard, and trapped in a marriage where she had lost her voice. As her loneliness grew, she drifted into a long distance affair. Then came Friday the 13th. Her husband discovered the affair, and with the world suddenly in lockdown, they found themselves trapped together, unsure
345: I Hated My Marriage - 3 Counselors Failed - *THIS* Didn't
Lina thought she'd married her perfect match, but everything fell apart on their wedding night. What had felt effortless and passionate before marriage suddenly became a source of constant disappointment and pain. Lina was navigating new motherhood, postpartum OCD, painful struggles with physical intimacy, and the demands of running a business while her husband criticized her in front of the nann
344: How to Be Happily Married to a Narcissist
Did your husband's diagnosis leave you feeling like your marriage is hopeless? Whether he was diagnosed or you just suspect it, being married to a narcissist— someone who's self-absorbed, defensive, and lacking in empathy can feel lonely and painful. If you've ever felt stuck with a man who seems like an incurable egomaniac, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew. I have see
343: How to Handle an Angry Husband - *One Word* Changed Everything
F For 28 years, life felt unpredictable and emotionally exhausting as Henriette tried to navigate her husband's frequent anger. She felt trapped and consumed by fears of conflict and neglect. Every fight lingered for days, and her sadness was becoming impossible to hide from her children. Then she experimented with one word—and the conflict that had defined her marriage for nearly three decades w
342: From Marriage Conflict to Happiness - How She Got *Magnetic*
What does a man actually find irresistible in a woman? Jonathan calls his wife, Cameron, a hot diva with monk-like skills. But he didn't always see her that way. Jonathan came to America with deep faith and every intention of making his marriage work. But the conflict with Cameron never stopped. The resentment festered and the feeling of being a failure as a provider slowly ground him down. H
341: Resentment Was Killing My Marriage (Here's What Saved It)
With a hot boyfriend, sizzling chemistry, flowers on the table and a baby on the way, Kayla felt like her fairytale was just beginning. But soon enough, she found herself alone at the hospital, alone at home, and alone with all the chores. Eventually, she stopped seeing him as her partner and started seeing him as a big child she had to take care of. The resentment grew until it swallowed the spa
340: The Cure for the Selfish Husband
Does your husband seem to only think about himself? Does it feel like you're the only adult in the house managing everything while he coasts along? If you've been waiting for him to just step up and care a little more, this episode is for you. I'm sharing three practices that will get you more help, more consideration and a husband who genuinely goes out of his way for you. None of them involve c
339: How to Get Your Husband Back After *HE Files* for Divorce
Kathleen prided herself on being the go-to girl, the organizer, and the magic maker for her family. But behind the picture-perfect family life, her marriage was quietly falling apart. Her husband had started drinking, her trust in him had crumbled and the intimacy between them had completely disappeared until it eventually led him to the only solution he could think of—divorce. It felt surreal to
338: Asking Husbands the **REAL** Questions Wives Are Afraid to Ask
Have you ever wished you could get inside your husband's head? In this episode, we bring you the Man Panel—where husbands of women who practice the Six Intimacy Skills sit down to answer the questions women have always wanted to ask but never could. Tim, Len and Bert have witnessed their marriages transform from the other side and they came to this conversation ready to talk about all of it. The
337: Her Marriage Was Hanging by a Thread Until She Asked This Question
Kristina was stuck in a cycle of heartache and emotional turmoil in her marriage. After her miscarriage, she found messages with another woman on his laptop and he told her he wasn't in love with her anymore. Those words ate her alive. They chose to stay and build a family together, but the wounds never fully healed. The mistrust, the fear, the old hurts — they kept finding their way back. Then on
336: Becoming an Irresistible Magnet
I spent years trying to be more attractive to my husband by working harder, being more helpful, and having the "right" conversations. But none of it worked. Then I discovered something surprising: the qualities that make a woman magnetic have nothing to do with looks. In this episode, I'm sharing 11 simple behaviors that make you an irresistible magnet to your man without manipulation, pretending
335: How to Be The Wife He Can't Resist
Susan's husband was critical of everything she said or did. The smallest comment could turn into a tense moment leaving her feeling hurt and misunderstood. The more she defended herself or tried to be understood, the more their conversations spiraled. It was an endless cycle of blame, sarcasm, and painful misunderstandings. Eventually, the marriage felt so exhausting that Susan even hired a thera
334: Become the Woman He Can't Stop Thinking About: A Conversation with Ellen Fisher
What if the distance in your marriage isn't because you've grown apart—but because you were never given the right information about relationships? In this candid conversation with Ellen, I share the simple steps that can turn tension into warmth, distance into desire, and a struggling relationship into one that is thriving again. If you've been trying harder but not seeing results, you are not alo
333: How to Stop Being Controlling in Your Marriage
What does it feel like for a husband when control disappears from a marriage? You heard Stella's side of the story a few weeks ago. Today's episode offers a rare glimpse from the other side—her husband's. Elijah opens up about the early years of their marriage, when broken trust, shame, and constant attempts to help him overcome his addiction left them stuck in painful cycles. He shares what it fe
332: When Your Husband Isn't Attracted to You
Have you ever had that devastating feeling that the man you married seems more interested in everything else but you? I remember when my own husband seemed more interested in watching TV reruns than spending time with me. I would cry myself to sleep at night because it was so discouraging. At the time, I thought the problem must be how I looked. Maybe if I lost weight, looked younger, or tried har
331: I Was Terrified He Wouldn't Love the Real Me
Stephanie married the man who felt like her adventure soulmate, and their life was filled with camping, fishing, and carefree fun. But when infertility hit, everything changed. Stephanie was heartbroken, and she kept most of that pain to herself. Because deep down she was terrified that if her husband saw how much she was struggling, he might not love what he saw. Over time, the distance in Stepha
330: The Respect Myth That Was Ruining My Marriage
Bassie believed respect had to be earned. So she waited 30 years for her husband to earn it. She thought she could motivate him by pointing out what he needed to work on—his harsh behavior, the problems with their car and their struggling finances. Instead, it drained the intimacy from their marriage, and each anniversary served as a reminder of what was still not right. Then her husband lost the
329: I Said 'I'm Sorry'… and His Answer Broke My Heart
Remember Vonny? When Vonny apologized, hoping it would soften the distance between them, her husband replied in a way that stunned her. She was discouraged and unsure how to reach the emotional intimacy she wanted so badly. So Vonny decided to try something different. Today, the distance between them is gone. Her husband looks into her eyes and tells her he loves her, and the home feels peaceful a
328: How Not to Be Too Controlling
Jennifer was isolated in a new city with a screaming baby, no support system, and a husband who worked constantly and then came home and complained about her cooking. She felt abandoned and exhausted. She tried everything to fix their marriage—couples' counseling, ultimatums, and getting him to shape up. But nothing worked. Her husband started threatening divorce every single day. They stopped tal
327: I Knew He Wasn't Cheating. I Just Couldn't Stop the Train in My Head
Laura thought her husband was a narcissist and constantly braced herself for him to cheat. Then six months into their relationship, a moment at a party planted a doubt she couldn't shake. The fear consumed her. She searched his phone while he slept, pulled phone records, and examined every clue she could find, hoping to feel secure. Every conversation turned into an argument. He yelled, said hurtf
326: What To Do If Your Husband Is Looking At Other Women Online
Stella found out about her husband's porn addiction two days before their wedding. What followed was years of desperation and rage. She made him raise money for three-month inpatient rehab. She got rid of his smartphone and gave him a flip phone. She moved their family to a tent on an off-grid farm. But nothing worked. To make matters worse, they were struggling financially. The rage inside her w
325: When is it time to Divorce
Alicia couldn't trust her husband to handle anything that mattered. They could barely go a single day without a fight. He stayed distant and unavailable through a serious health crisis and multiple surgeries, leaving Alicia to care for herself and the kids alone. They tried marriage counselors, retreats, and workshops, but nothing worked. The fighting got more explosive. Eventually, even a marri
324: Do This If Your Husband Threatens Divorce
Morgan's husband told her she ruined his life and threatened divorce constantly. He'd rant for hours about how much he hated her. No matter how loving and supportive she tried to be, nothing she did seemed to make a difference. Morgan watched him cycle through seven jobs in a year while the bills piled up unpaid. She was drowning in debt, absorbing the verbal abuse, and making every decision for a
323: How to Be Feminine and Be 10X More Attractive
It used to anger me when anyone suggested men and women were different. I saw myself as enlightened and believed we were all the same, and I could prove it by doing everything myself. I was independent, assertive, and didn't need anyone's help. I thought that made me strong. But I had it all backwards. I was clueless about the very power that could transform my relationship. I saw femininity as
322: 6 Ways to Handle a Cold and Distant Husband
Jenny felt helpless as her marriage shifted quietly over the years. Her husband stopped dating her and stopped making time to connect. He even told her friend that no matter what he did, Jenny would never be happy. She tried to understand what she could do differently, but every attempt only left her more lost. Things got worse—while struggling with the grief from her mother's death, she was outed
321: My Husband Cheated on Me (Was I the Problem?)
Evie was devastated to find out her husband was in love with another woman. When she confronted him, he showed no remorse and no willingness to change. He even hung the portrait his girlfriend painted on their bedroom wall, where it stayed until Evie confiscated it. Evie tried everything - counseling, ultimatums and even demands. Deep inside, the thought of him not being able to find happiness wi
320: How to Make Your Marriage Irresistible
If your marriage feels lonely or heavy right now, you are not alone. I remember feeling the same way. I spent years trying harder and hoping for change, without knowing what would truly help. But then I learned something simple: you can't have what you want until you know what you want. In today's episode, you'll hear 7 stories from Empowered Wives who once felt stuck too. What changed everything
319: If He DOESN'T RESPECT YOU, Do This To Get Him To CHANGE!
You know that moment when your husband says something rude or dismissive and you wonder how you ended up with someone so disrespectful? I've felt that sting for years. But here's the incredible part: that moment became my doorway to step into power and transform how he showed up. In this episode, I share the small, simple shift that changed the way my husband responded to me and how it can change
318: The Secret to Being a Happy Wife
When Rochel found her Jewish soulmate from a distinguished Hasidic family, it came with an assignment: to bring him back to his tradition. She threw herself into the task, but found herself struggling to hold the marriage and family together. Her husband was distant, the kids felt his absence, and disconnection ran high. Rochel felt like she was reaching for a mirage, waiting for him to change so
317: I Threatened Divorce for Years…Here's What Changed Everything
Vonny had it all - a thriving career, a beautiful home, and her dream man. But she couldn't get the one thing she wanted most: emotional intimacy with her husband. Nothing she tried was working, and in a desperate attempt to get through, she ended up threatening divorce—but even that didn't work. Every attempt to bridge the gap left her feeling frustrated and unseen. Then the truth hit her out of
316: How to Stop Fighting and Name Calling
Renee was hurting. After decades together, name-calling had become his weapon in every fight. Sharp, cutting words that left wounds. Every insult landed hard, igniting a rage she struggled to contain. Then one fight went too far, and Renee was ready to walk away. She thought her marriage was beyond saving. But then she stumbled on the Intimacy Skills, and everything shifted. Today, the name-callin
315: What She Did Instead of Becoming a Gray Divorce Statistic
Do you feel like you might be heading toward a gray divorce after sharing a lifetime together? Tess was blindsided when her husband fell in love with her best friend. She spent six miserable years drowning in resentment, looking for a way to end the tension and arguments between them, and toying with the idea of divorce. She felt desperate and stuck. Then she realized the only way out was to chang
314: Top 5 Signs You're Too Controlling
Lisa and her husband were both police officers, but his graveyard shift left her feeling lonely and resentful. A traumatic birth, months of pain, and postpartum depression with no support all strained their marriage even more. They fought about intimacy weekly and constantly clashed about parenting. She felt invisible and unheard. Then her husband confessed that she'd made him feel like a terrible
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313: How To Not Be Controlling In Your Relationship [6 Skills]
Cristie craved physical intimacy with her husband, but the more she talked about it, the less she got. She tried everything she could think of: scheduling doctor visits, suggesting sex therapy, looking up solutions from marriage experts—nothing worked. She didn't feel desirable anymore. Then her husband said he wanted to leave so she could find someone who could make her happy, because he wasn't a
312: Healing After Infidelity // Why We Didn't Divorce
Simone spent years as the political wife she never wanted to be, single-parenting while married. She homeschooled alone, managed their son's struggles alone, even handled a miscarriage alone—while her husband was consumed by his political career. Then came the discovery that shattered everything: he was involved with another woman. Simone felt invisible, replaced and abandoned. The pain was unbear
311: 5 Easy Ways One Spouse Can Transform A Bad Marriage And Prevent Divorce
Do you feel like you're carrying your whole marriage on your back? Ros did. She looked after the house, shuttled the kids to their activities, juggled work—protecting her husband's time and energy—while he slipped further away. Their relationship became all logistics and no heart. Their home became quiet and business-like. Ros found herself exhausted and resentful, apologizing before bed without
310: When He Threatens to Leave: Why? + What to do
Cameron's biggest fear was losing her husband—and he knew it. So when he'd threaten to leave, it was both terrifying and hurtful. After one big blowup, he packed his bags and said he was going to his home country, and this time she knew he meant it. Cameron was blocked, shut out, and completely hopeless. But then she discovered two keys that transformed their relationship and stopped the threats f
309: How To Find Peace In The Middle Of A Marriage Crisis
Gretchen was devastated when her husband announced he was divorcing her—in front of all five kids. She knew he meant it because they had always promised their kids that divorce would never be part of their story. From there, things only got worse. Tension was thick, nerves were frayed, and they couldn't take a walk around the neighborhood without fighting and leaving in opposite directions. They t
308: #1 Thing To Rekindle Love In A Marriage
Bee never knew what would set her husband off. There was no affection and lots of fighting. The hurtful words kept coming until she just hardened up completely. After one particularly scary explosion, Bee packed up the kids and left. She filed for divorce in secret. But then her best friend texted her at midnight after Valentine's Day about a podcast. Bee binged it all night and tried something t
307: How I Cured My BPD & OCD—with These Skills (Not Therapy)
Adeline's mental health struggles destroyed every relationship she touched. She had Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and chronic suicidal ideation. No matter what the treatment, the prognosis was the same: No cure, just manage it for life. After yet another hospitalization, she moved across the country to start over. Then she met her dream man who accepted her exactl
306: What to Do if Your Husband is Addicted to Porn
Jessica was in agony about her husband's porn addiction. No matter what she tried, she couldn't get him to stop lusting over other women. The more she ached for his affection, the further he withdrew, and it seemed like divorce was the only way out. But then Jessica discovered something in a movie theater that changed everything. Now she has a fairytale marriage where her husband reserves special
305: Can Accountability Heal a Broken Marriage
After escaping ten years of physical abuse and infidelity in her first marriage, Kelly's second marriage was falling apart too. Her new husband had zero sex drive, refused to take her on date nights, and drank wine every weekend until he turned cold and distant. One desperate night, Kelly actually got in her car to leave, but found she couldn't go through with it. Then a neighbor knocked on her do
304: We Separated, Then This Saved Our Marriage
Caitlin never knew what would trigger their next explosive fight and send her husband packing. Dog poop in the backyard. Honey on chicken nuggets. Even ten days after her C-section with a toddler, he was ready to bolt again. Marriage counseling made things worse, and after their final blowup, Caitlin was done fighting for him. But when a coworker slipped her a book recommendation, everything chang
303: Should I Leave My Husband?
Jamie wasn't in love with her husband anymore. After 23 years of marriage, she felt trapped by what seemed like a life sentence—divorce wasn't an option, but staying was making her miserable. Then everything exploded during a walk when her husband said something that shocked her into making a decision. Jamie finally got off the fence, but choosing her marriage was just the beginning. She had to le
302: How To Save Marriage On The Brink Of Divorce
No matter how much Kate did to fix her marriage, it was never enough. Her husband kept calling her "selfish," so she gave more—got a master's degree with an infant on her lap, took a second job, and made sure he had nothing to do around the house. But the fights kept getting worse. After one midnight screaming match that woke the children, her husband said something that shook her. Kate started Go
301: How Do You Respect a Husband You Don't Trust?
Angie's husband came to America not speaking English, so of course she had to help him with everything—navigating websites, polishing his resume, even taking pictures of groceries so he wouldn't buy the wrong thing. But working 80 hours a week as a medical resident while mothering her husband crushed any attraction she once felt for him. When a therapist suggested she may have married the wrong gu
300: How to Get Your Husband Back After Divorce
Nicole's husband didn't just threaten divorce. He actually followed through. Papers signed. Settlement money handed over. Everyone at church told her to give up, but Nicole kept going and found cheerleaders who supported her anyway. Even when she got zero—and I mean zero—response. Now, she and her husband live in their dream house, where he calls her 'sexy' and takes her on romantic rides. Their k
299: I Thought My Husband Was a Narcissist
Grace's husband was hiding bottles around the house, giving her lists of rules to follow, and threatening to leave for "a woman who respects me." She opened a secret bank account and was planning her escape from what felt like an abusive marriage with a narcissist. Then she discovered the Six Intimacy Skills and decided to go all-in one last time. What happened next shocked everyone—including her
298: Overcoming A Sexless Marriage
My guest Diane's husband was so withdrawn that for two years, there was no physical intimacy. None. Zip. Nada. He'd moved to the basement and stayed there, leaving her feeling rejected, invisible, and wondering if this was just how things would be forever. But when she became intentional about practicing the six Intimacy SkillsTM—especially one she never saw coming—things shifted in ways that stil
297: Why is the SILENT TREATMENT so Hurtful?
Tired of painful silent treatment and cold wars in your marriage? Kristin's house was filled with tense silence, piled-up problems, and thick resentment. Then during a tense conversation, she said just six words that shocked her husband—who then shocked her by giving her a hug. Now the cold wars have ended and they dance together in the kitchen. Discover the exact words that broke through years of
296: Her Avoidant Husband Betrayed Her
If you're feeling alone because your husband is emotionally distant, this show is for you. Heidi begged for connection from her avoidant husband but he seemed more distant than ever. She felt broken. Then she learned a few new skills and got a completely different response. Now her husband is affectionate, close and she feels so connected to him. Discover the specific approach that transformed her
295: How To Rebuild Lost Trust In Marriage
Can you rebuild trust after infidelity? Sandra's husband was unfaithful and they separated twice. She felt like a victim of betrayal. But today her husband is adoring, their marriage feels amazing, and she knows she has the power to keep it that way. Discover how Sandra transformed from victim to victor and rebuilt a marriage stronger than ever after infidelity and separation. Her story proves it'
294: What to Do When Your Husband is Disrespectful
Are you questioning how long you can withstand bullying from a rude, disrespectful husband? Sara felt unheard and alone, carrying all the weight of childrearing and cooking while enduring his critical behavior. Then she started prioritizing her dignity and peace—and today her marriage is so good that her husband brags about it at work. Discover the exact shift Sara made that stopped his disrespect
293: How to Know When to Leave Your Relationship
Do you lie awake wondering if you should leave your relationship? Laura reveals 3 ways to know if your husband will ever change—so you can make the biggest decision of your life without regrets. Discover why the "relationship work" you've been doing might be backfiring, hear Catherine's shocking story about her husband losing their special needs son, and learn the crucial difference between doing
292: He Wouldn't Give Me a Baby
When Amanda's boyfriend broke up with her instead of proposing, she thought her dreams were over. At 41, desperately wanting marriage and a baby, she felt hopeless—especially after practicing the 6 Intimacy Skills™ hadn't worked as expected. But today she's married to the man of her dreams and the mother of his baby. She's going to reveal exactly how she turned heartbreak into her happy ending, so
291: Her Marriage Was Over and Not Worth Fighting For
Anna's verbally abusive, alcoholic husband cheated on her and moved out, declaring he wasn't coming back. Everyone told her to move on—her marriage was over. But Anna didn't give up. In this powerful interview, she reveals exactly how she transformed what seemed like a hopeless situation into a loving, happy, and safe marriage. If you've ever thought your relationship was too broken to fix, Anna's
290: My Husband Doesn't Touch Me
Sabrina and her husband had zero physical intimacy. There was no touching, no tenderness—and no respect either. The distance between them felt hopeless. But then Sabrina tried something unexpected. And even though the change was slow at first, what followed was extraordinary: peace, connection… and the return of physical intimacy. On this episode, Sabrina shares exactly what she did—so you can use
289: The Only Thing That Works with a Narcissist
My guest Amy was close to giving up on her marriage to a narcissistic alcoholic man. With seven kids, she felt trapped, heartbroken, and in a very dark place. But instead of giving up, Amy did something radical. What she did lifted her out of despair and into the light of a whole new relationship with her husband. Now, she sees him not as the enemy but as her hero—and she's stunned by how emotiona
288: The Wedding Was OFF with 50 Guests
She canceled the wedding—50 guests and a destination venue!—because her relationship felt so lonely and painful. But Valerie's story didn't end there. In fact, it was just getting good. Tune in to hear how one book changed everything and led to a marriage that's light, playful, and full of love—even with a blended family, two ex-wives, and a neurodiverse child in the mix. If you're wondering wheth
287: So You Married a Narcissist? Now what!
When Amanda and her narcissist husband were in separate bedrooms and they each had their own divorce lawyer, she thought their marriage was over. But one heartfelt prayer later, she got a surprising revelation—and a whole new game plan. She used her feminine strengths and the Intimacy Skills™ to single-handedly save her marriage, and her husband agrees! Today, Amanda shares exactly what she did to
286: Is He a Narcissist or Just Avoidant? Here's How to Tell in 2 Weeks
If your man seems distant, self-absorbed, or emotionally unavailable, you might wonder if you're married to a narcissist—or an avoidant. That uncertainty can be scary and exhausting. But what if there's a simple experiment you can do to find out for sure? In this episode, I'm sharing four powerful steps from the 6 Intimacy Skills™ that can help you find the truth—without asking him to change a thi
285: Her Husband Swore He Was "Never Coming Back!"
When Mabel's husband moved out, even after she learned the Intimacy Skills™ he said he was never coming back. She was heartbroken. But years later, he kissed her, apologized… and came home. Now they're happily reunited. In this episode, Mabel shares what she did to become an irresistible magnet—and how her marriage became joyful, playful, and connected again. Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap
284: #1 Hack When Your Husband Checks Out Emotionally
#1 Hack When Your Husband Checks Out Emotionally When your husband is there—but also not really there—because he's emotionally checked out, it's one of the loneliest, most painful feelings in the world. I remember how dark that time was in my own marriage, when I felt invisible, unheard, and completely disconnected. But then I discovered one simple shift—my #1 hack—that changed everything. It brou
283: Why Couples Divorce After Baby
Despite reading everything on how to be the perfect Christian wife, my guest Ariel couldn't hold down a relationship. But then she learned a few things that worked well enough to make her fiancé her husband, but then they had a baby, which put stress on her marriage. Now she has a relationship that's strong, loving, and supportive enough to withstand the challenges of being new parents. She's goin
282: 3 Ways to Rekindle Love in a Marriage
If you feel more like awkward roommates than passionate lovers, you're not alone—and it's not your fault. But you didn't get married to feel rejected, invisible, or like you're living with your IT guy. You wanted connection, intimacy, and romance. And you still can have it. On today's episode, you'll get 3 cheat phrases that have worked for thousands of women to rekindle the spark fast—even when i
281: Infidelity Smashed Her Hope
My guest Christina's husband was drinking and smoking and hiding it from her. Christina decided to start using the 6 Intimacy SkillsTM, but then she discovered his infidelity. 😩 She was devastated. With only the tiniest glimmer of hope for success, she managed to set her marriage right. 💖 Now, she enjoys a deep level of intimacy with her husband, and there is no question that he is her soulmate an
280: 5 Feminine Traits My Husband Can't Resist
5 Feminine Traits My Husband Can't Resist There's nothing lonelier than feeling completely resistible to your man, realizing that he's pulling away. I know that heartache. I also know what made me irresistible to him again. In this episode, I'm revealing the 5 feminine traits that make me magnetic to my husband—and also thousands of women who have used them to inspire affection, attention, and co
279: How I Got My Husband Back FAST After Separation
Sophie waited until she was 47 to find the love of her life—but just months after getting married, constant arguments left her crying alone in bed. Then came the ultimate heartbreak: separation. In this episode, Sophie shares how she turned it all around—and got her husband back FAST after their separation. In just two weeks, they reconciled, and today they are more peaceful and affectionate than
278: Boundaries in Marriage Not Working? Do This Instead!
Everybody knows you have to set boundaries with your husband so he won't walk all over you. But what if boundaries aren't actually working? What if they're making things worse? That's what happened at my house. I laid down the law, demanded change, and made my expectations clear. And you know what happened? Distance. Defensiveness. Zero improvement. Then I discovered three cheat phrases that wor
277: Husband Left Me for Another Woman
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