
The Relationship Reset Podcast
Karina F. Daves, a relationship expert, offers guidance for women seeking to improve their partnerships. The podcast focuses on healing marriages through real talk, testimonies, tools, and strategies aimed at reducing conflict and increasing intimacy. Episodes provide practical advice on daily relationship work and creating stronger bonds. Listeners can learn more at www.karinafdaves.com and follow @karinafdaves on social media.
Episodes

145. What I Love, Fear & Dislike About Marriage, Part 2
I continue the conversation about what I love, fear, and dislike about marriage in this 2 part series. Be sure to listen to part 1, Episode 144, to hear the start of this discussion.In this episode, I talk more about what I dislike about marriage and share what I fear about marriage.This isn’t a series that is meant to share what you should do in a specific situation. These are things that people

144. What I Love, Fear & Dislike About Marriage, Part 1
I share what I love, fear, and dislike about marriage in this 2 part series. As a marriage expert, I think it’s important to consistently be very transparent with my clients and my community about my marriage. I also like to take the opportunity to share what’s on my heart.So in this episode, I share the top things that I love about marriage. I also start the discussion about what I don’t like abo

143. Marriage Has Seasons Too, Part 2
This is part 2 of me sharing the seasons we’ve been through in our marriage. If you haven’t listened to part 1, be sure to check that out first to hear about the seasons we went through in the early years of our marriage.I continue the timeline in this episode, and talk about the lessons we learned along the way.If you are going through a difficult time in your marriage I want you to find the supp

142. Marriage Has Seasons Too, Part 1
This is part 1 of me sharing the seasons we’ve been through in our marriage. Throughout this episode and the next one, I walk you through all 13 years of my marriage to show where we’ve been and how we got through it.So many things try to tell us that marriages are supposed to be easy and beautiful 100% of the time. The reality is that marriage is beautiful, but it takes ugly work to get to the be

141. Biggest Lesson Learned in 2025: Slow & Steady Wins the Race
This episode highlights the difficulties that I endured this year. At the time, I did not share this situation on social media for legal reasons, but I can provide some insight about it now.I walk you through this year and how certain events affected me. I can now see clearly that everything that happened this year taught me a valuable lesson.Slowing down yields the very blessings that God is wait

140. You Both Think You’re Right
We’ve all been there…arguing for 30 minutes and it feels like you’re in a courtroom. You both think you’re right and nothing is getting resolved.But I’m here to tell you that when both of y’all think you’re right, both of y’all are missing the point. Because marriage isn’t a journey of who’s wrong and who’s right. It’s about taking the time to understand each other.In this episode, I share what yo

139. Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Project
Are you treating your marriage like a partnership or a project?I see so many people, especially high achieving partners, become hyper focused on their next goal or milestone. Over time that fixation rarely allows couples to stop and enjoy the fruits of what they are building.Learn what problems can arise when you treat your marriage like a project, and why you should actually treat it like a true

138. The Fight You’re Having Isn’t The Fight You’re Really In
The most common fight that you’re having with your spouse, the fight about the dishes, the parenting, the money, the chores - that’s not the fight you’re really in.The arguments you’re having are really about the cracks in your connection that neither of you are taking the time to slow down and face.In this episode, I explain what you need to do to rebuild your marriage and stop arguing about the

137. Love Isn’t Enough to Save Your Marriage
If you are relying on love to save your marriage it won’t work. Love alone isn’t enough to overcome your relationship issues and save your marriage.In this episode, I share the 3 things you need in your relationship, in addition to love, for a strong and healthy marriage.Learn how these 3 things will improve your marriage and make each of you better people individually, and as a couple.Additionall

136. Date Nights Won’t Save Your Marriage
Many times when couples begin to feel disconnected, they turn to date nights to try to fix the relationship.And look, I have no problem with date nights - date nights can be great! But what I want you to understand is that you can’t fix years of being disconnected with one overpriced dinner and some small talk.If you think date nights are what you need, listen to this episode. It will help you con

135. I Caught My Ex-Boyfriend Cheating & I Decided To Stay
In this episode, I tell you the story of catching my ex-boyfriend cheating on me. I share what happened, the thoughts I had at the time, and why I decided to stay in the relationship.This ex-boyfriend is not my husband, so you already know that we eventually broke up! But I do not regret giving this ex-boyfriend another chance. I don’t even see this relationship as a failure.This situation allowed

134. 3 Things You Keep Saying That Are Slowly Killing Your Marriage
There are 3 things you keep saying that are slowly killing your marriage. I share what these 3 things are, and why saying them is causing problems.If you are struggling with saying these things, there is still space to save your marriage. This is just a communication issue, and I explain what you should say in these situations instead.You can turn things around in your marriage with the right word

133. 5 Things We Did in 2024 That Changed the Game for Our Marriage
In this episode, I share 5 things that my husband and I did last year as a married couple that really changed the dynamic of our marriage.These 5 simple things helped us get on the same page and become better partners and parents.I hope these ideas inspire you as you evaluate and fortify your own marriage.Click the link to listen, and let me know what you think - I’d love to hear from you!If this

132. My Husband Comes Before My Kids
I recently shared a post on Instagram where I said “my husband comes before my kids” and in this episode I explain exactly what I mean, slide by slide.It's not choosing my husband over my kids, it's choosing my marriage so my kids don't grow up thinking love is always a struggle. Learn how when I put my husband before my kids, my kids benefit from that.Click the link to listen, and let

131. How Do I Get Their Trust Back?
If you are at a place in your relationship where you feel like no matter how much you apologize your partner still looks at you like they don't trust you anymore, this episode is for you.I walk you through the HEAL Framework that I use with couples to repair the trust in their marriages.Rebuilding trust is possible, but rebuilding trust takes time. It's extremely intentional and it's b

130. Why Traditional Premarital Counseling Doesn't Work & What You Actually Need Before You Say ‘I Do’
Three months of premarital counseling just isn't enough for the lifetime of your marriage. And in this episode, I'm going to take you through what most premarital counseling entails, why it doesn't work, and what you actually need for a healthy marriage.I share 5 tools and strategies you need to have set up before you get married, that go beyond traditional premarital counseling.I want

129. Every Time I Bring It Up They Get So Defensive
We all have sore subjects in our marriages and topics where one partner gets defensive. Defensiveness is so common in any type of betrayal.In this episode, I share 3 tools you can use right now to get past the defensiveness in these conversations.If every single conversation feels difficult and leads to defensiveness, you are keeping your marriage in survival mode.I want you to be able to have imp

128. How Do I Get my Husband to Do What I Want?
Are you asking yourself…Why do I need to remind my husband to do something a hundred times? Why am I the only one carrying the weight of the house, the schedule, the appointments, the plans, and the kids? How do I get my husband to do what I want?In this episode I talk about why this happens, how it impacts your relationship, and I coach you through 3 practical ways to stop over-functioning in you

127. I Want to be Close Again but I Don't Know How
Are you ready to be close again with your partner? You and your partner have drifted apart and you’re at a phase in your marriage where you miss your partner, and the closeness you once had.If you’re trying things that aren’t working, it is probably because you're forcing a type of pressure that is unnecessary in your marriage. To get the closeness back, you need to start small so everyone fee

126. We're Back in the Same House but it Still Feels Cold
This episode is for couples who decided to take a physical break from one another, and are now back together. The break could have been for a few hours, or for a few months, but now that you’re back in the same house, it still feels cold.The thing is, you can’t just hit the reset button on your relationship and time isn’t going to heal unresolved pain. You have to be intentional about repairing yo

125. I Just Want to Know It’s Not All My Fault
You might blame yourself when betrayal happens, or something shifts in your relationship. When you turn the betrayal inward, you ask yourself questions like ‘how could I have been so dumb?’ or ‘how could I have not seen the signs?’The problem with this is that it will destroy your self-trust, which will affect so many areas of your life.If this is your current situation, and you just want to know

124. Why am I the Only One Doing All of the Emotional Work?
If you feel like you’re the only one doing all of the emotional work in your relationship, your resentment is probably building. You can start to feel like the marriage therapist of your own marriage.You feel unseen and unappreciated, because you’re the only one holding space for your relationship. You’re the only one initiating serious talks or remembering special celebrations.If this is the case

123. I Still Don't Know the Whole Story & It's Driving Me Crazy
If you have been betrayed by your partner, and you are going crazy because you don’t have the entire story, this episode is for you.I explain the reasons why this is driving you crazy, and how you can reframe the situation to move forward.Learn why rehashing the details of the betrayal won’t fix your relationship, and what you need to do to heal you both as partners instead.Click the link to liste

122. We're Not Fighting Anymore, But We're Not Connecting Either
Are you and your partner at the “roommate stage"? This is what many people call the situation when you rarely argue, but you’re just not really connecting.In this episode, I explain what might be going on in your relationship and why this can become an even bigger issue.I also share the specific actions you need to take, step by step, in order to heal your marriage and bring back the connecti

121. They apologized. So why don't you feel better?
Let’s talk about when they apologized, but you still don’t feel better.If you are going through a rough time in your relationship, and you were betrayed, it may feel like no matter how many times they say “I’m sorry” it isn’t enough.In this episode, I tell you why even though they apologized, which is what you wanted, you still don’t feel better.I share the questions you need to ask yourself to cr

120. Why My Pause Was On Purpose
Welcome to the Relationship Reset Podcast! In this episode I explain why I took a pause from recording podcasts and renamed the show.I share some updates with you and remind you that you are allowed to pause in your life, too. Sometimes we need to slow down, pause something, so we can focus on what is most important.Check out my newly relaunched website, www.karinafdaves.com, done by Brittany of B

119. Through Thick & Thin Pt 2: When the Spark Fades
Welcome to our new podcast series - Through Thick & Thin. This is a 3 part series and the 3 parts are going to be the 3 different instances that I believe hit every relationship at some point.
Part 2 is about something that is completely normal in all marriages, when the spark fades.
I share reasons why the spark fades, examples from my own marriage, and walk you through 5 things you can do to

118. Through Thick & Thin Pt 1: When Life Throws a Curveball
Welcome to our new podcast series - Through Thick & Thin. This is a 3 part series and the 3 parts are going to be the 3 different instances that I believe hit every relationship at some point.
Part 1 is about when life throws you a curveball. And by this I mean when something outside of your relationship happens that you were not expecting.
I explain how you can use the acronym ACE (acknowled

117. 2024: How God Showed Up Pt 3: Personal Convictions
Welcome to our new podcast series - 2024: How God Showed Up. In this 3 part series I discuss the ways God showed up for me in 2024 in different areas of my life.
Part 3 is more personal, and I share with you the revelations that I had with God this year.
Hear about how I personally heard from God and was able to make changes in my life for the better.
This episode is near and dear to my heart and

116. 2024: How God Showed Up Pt 2: Marriage & Family
Welcome to our new podcast series - 2024: How God Showed Up. In this 3 part series I discuss the ways God showed up for me in 2024 in different areas of my life.
In Part 2, I list all the things that my husband and I went through this year where God needed to show up.
I share how God showed up in our parenting, our finances, friendship, and risk taking.
This year was probably the biggest year we’v

115. 2024: How God Showed Up Pt 1: Business & Career
Welcome to our new podcast series - 2024: How God Showed Up. In this 3 part series I discuss the ways God showed up for me in 2024 in different areas of my life.
In Part 1, I talk about my journey with my career and my business and how there have been ups and downs.
Hear how I sat with God and my issues at work and listened to His response. God also encouraged me to trust myself in my business and

114. Dating Someone With Kids Series Pt. 3: Blended Family
Welcome to our new podcast series - Dating Someone With Kids Series. In this 3 part series I walk you through the many things that I want you to think about if you are considering dating someone with kids involved.
In Part 3 I share the three things I want you to keep in mind when you are deciding to blend your families together.
You need to understand that your relationship isn’t just about you a

113. Dating Someone With Kids Series Pt. 2: I Have Kids
Welcome to our new podcast series - Dating Someone With Kids Series. In this 3 part series I walk you through the many things that I want you to think about if you are considering dating someone with kids involved.
In Part 2, I am talking to you if you have kids. I share the top three things that you, as a parent, should look out for when dating someone.
I am giving this advice as someone who had

112. Dating Someone With Kids Series Pt. 1: They Have Kids
Welcome to our new podcast series - Dating Someone With Kids Series. In this 3 part series I walk you through the many things that I want you to think about if you are considering dating someone with kids involved.
In Part 1, I discuss the questions you should ask yourself when you are dating someone who has kids. There are 3 specific areas you need to focus on for a healthy relationship with some

111. The Silent Cheating Series Pt 3: Parental
Welcome to our new podcast series - The Silent Cheating Series. This is a 3 part series and I break down the top ways in which you are silently cheating in your marriage, and you don’t even know that it’s cheating.
In Part 3, I want to teach you the ways that you may be parentally cheating on your partner. This episode is specifically for couples that have children.
I share 3 different things that

110. The Silent Cheating Series Pt 2: Financial
Welcome to our new podcast series - The Silent Cheating Series. This is a 3 part series and I break down the top ways in which you are silently cheating in your marriage, and you don’t even know that it’s cheating.
In Part 2, I highlight 3 areas in which you may be financially silent cheating in your relationship.
If you have shared expenses, you should talk about your money openly and honestly. B

109. The Silent Cheating Series Pt 1: The Workplace
Welcome to our new podcast series - The Silent Cheating Series. This is a 3 part series and I break down the top ways in which you are silently cheating in your marriage, and you don’t even know that it’s cheating.
In Part 1, I walk you through the top 10 ways in which you are silently cheating in your workplace, and share examples.
The things I discuss may not necessarily seem like a big deal, bu

108. The Divorce Pt 3: The Beyond
Welcome to our new podcast series - The Divorce. This is a 3 part series where I walk you through the stages you will go through following divorce.
This is Part 3, where I discuss the three key things you need to work on during the beyond stage of divorce.
When you work on these three things, you will be able to go from surviving to thriving.
Hear how to move past your divorce so you can have the

107. The Divorce Pt 2: The Rebuild
Welcome to our new podcast series - The Divorce. This is a 3 part series where I walk you through the stages you will go through following divorce.
In Part 2, I talk about the rebuild stage, where you are going to have to build a new foundation for your life.
During this stage, the two main things that I want you to focus on are simplicity and practicality. Those are your two best friends.
And I s

106. The Divorce Pt 1: The Aftermath
Welcome to our new podcast series - The Divorce. This is a 3 part series where I walk you through the stages you will go through following divorce.
In Part 1, I share the top 4 things you need to focus on in the aftermath, the first stage post divorce.
The aftermath of divorce will feel like you have been left to figure everything out at once. I walk you through what you should figure out first, a

105. Why You Stay Pt 3: Money
Welcome to our new podcast series - Why You Stay. In this 3 part series, I share the top 3 reasons why you are staying in your current relationship, and why you need to start asking yourself some questions about it.
In Part 3, we focus on money. We either think that money will set us free, or that money will keep us tied down to our relationship.
If you are staying in a relationship because of mon

104. Why You Stay Pt 2: The People
Welcome to our new podcast series - Why You Stay. In this 3 part series, I share the top 3 reasons why you are staying in your current relationship, and why you need to start asking yourself some questions about it.
In Part 2, we focus on the people: your family, your partner’s family, friends, coworkers, step kids, kids, etc.
Hear how when you stay for the people, what you are really worried abou

103. Why You Stay Pt 1: Time
Welcome to our new podcast series - Why You Stay. In this 3 part series, I share the top 3 reasons why you are staying in your current relationship, and why you need to start asking yourself some questions about it.
In Part 1, we focus on time and the reasons you stay in your relationship that are related to time.
Time is one of the biggest reasons why people remain in relationships, and if this i

102. Marriage 101 Pt 4: How We Keep Our Marriage Alive
Welcome to our new podcast series - Marriage 101. In this 4 part series, I break down the history of my marriage, from my perspective.
In Part 4, I explain how knowing who I am, knowing what I value, and being committed to my husband is what keeps our marriage alive.
Marriage is not about perfection, marriage is about progress.
Learn why self identity is pivotal in how you progress, and how you na

101. Marriage 101 Pt 3: Why My Marriage Started Working
Welcome to our new podcast series - Marriage 101. In this 4 part series, I break down the history of my marriage, from my perspective.
In Part 3, I share all the things that we changed in order for our marriage to start working.
I break down the 5 S’s to a successful marriage so you can understand what you need to do for your marriage to work.
In this episode, I reference Episode 71, Partners with

100. Marriage 101 Pt 2: My Marriage Changed Me
Welcome to our new podcast series - Marriage 101. In this 4 part series, I break down the history of my marriage, from my perspective.
In Part 2, I tell the story of how my husband and I met, and the very things that caused me to change as a person.
I share 3 lessons I’ve learned over the 12 years I’ve been married, and how they changed me.
Click the link to listen below and email me back with you

99. Marriage 101 Pt 1: Why My Marriage Didn't Work
Welcome to our new podcast series - Marriage 101. In this 4 part series, I break down the history of my marriage, from my perspective.
In Part 1, I share that at one point, my marriage didn’t work because of the 3 C’s: Control, Career, and Communication.
Hear how we got help and what I did to turn things around.
I want you to resolve issues in your marriage, so you can work as a unit with your spo

98. Girls Trips Saved My Marriage Pt 2: How to choose the right friends
Welcome to our new podcast series - Girls Trips Saved My Marriage. In this 2 part series, I explain why girls trips with the right people are essential. I share how girls trips saved my marriage, and how to make girls trips work for you.
In Part 2, I focus on the five qualities of a good friend. These are the qualities to look for in friends to take on girls trips.
It’s time to make some decisions

97. Girls Trips Saved My Marriage Pt 1: Why you need it
Welcome to our new podcast series - Girls Trips Saved My Marriage. In this 2 part series, I explain why girls trips with the right people are essential. I share how girls trips saved my marriage, and how to make girls trips work for you.
In Part 1, I share part of my secret sauce of keeping my marriage interesting, adventurous, and still fun. Girls trips are a part of that recipe.
I break down the

96. The Cheating Series Pt. 4: The Dedication
Welcome to our newest podcast series - The Cheating Series. In this 4 part series, I will walk you through the 4 different stages of being cheated on and how to navigate this very hurtful and personal event.
In Part 4 of The Cheating Series, we’re talking about “The Dedication”.
In this stage, I focus on the dedication required to rebuild a relationship after infidelity. We go through the impo

95. The Cheating Series Pt 3: The Deconstruction
Welcome to our newest podcast series - The Cheating Series. In this 4 part series, I will walk you through the 4 different stages of being cheated on and how to navigate this very hurtful and personal event.
In Part 3 of The Cheating Series, we’re talking about “The Deconstruction”.
In this stage, it is going to feel like this act of cheating has consumed you. You are going to try to figure out

94. The Cheating Series Pt. 2: The Decision
Welcome to our newest podcast series - The Cheating Series. In this 4 part series, I will walk you through the 4 different stages of being cheated on and how to navigate this very hurtful and personal event.
In Part 2 of The Cheating Series, we’re talking about “The Decision”.
In the decision stage, you will be completely overwhelmed with information, but, all that information is necessary in or

93. The Cheating Series Pt. 1: The Discovery
Welcome to our newest podcast series - The Cheating Series. In this 4 part series, I will walk you through the 4 different stages of being cheated on and how to navigate this very hurtful and personal event.
We all have an innate fear of being cheated on, especially if we’ve walked down the aisle and agreed to spend the rest of our lives with this person.
In Part 1 of The Cheating Series, we’re

92. Being the Breadwinner Series Pt. 4: How to find balance when you have a family
Welcome back to our series “Being the Breadwinner!”
In our final installment of this series, we’re addressing a relationship problem of invisible and visible forms of labor that may not feel equally distributed. I’ll be talking about how to find balance when you have a family.
This has been a very touchy subject amongst many circles but it’s something we have to talk about. If you and your partne

91. Being the Breadwinner Series Pt 3 How to Manage Stress, Energy, and Mindset During This Transition
Welcome back to our new series “Being the Breadwinner!” In part three of this series, we’re addressing some relationship problems that come up when you become the breadwinner of your family. This week, we talk about how to manage stress, energy, and mindset during this transition.
In this episode, I highlighted all the factors that depleted my energy when I became the breadwinner. My sister was d

90. Being the Breadwinner Pt 2: How To Support Your Partner’s Dreams
Welcome back to our brand new series “Being the Breadwinner!”. In part 2 of this series, we’ll be addressing some relationship problems that can come up when you become the breadwinner of your family. This week, we’re going to talk about how to support your partner’s dreams.
As their partner, you don’t need to understand their dream. You just need to be there for them. Being there for them is the

89. Being the Breadwinner Series Pt. 1: How To Stop Arguing About the Bills
Welcome to our brand new series Being the Breadwinner! In this series, we’ll be addressing some relationship problems that can come up when you become the breadwinner of your family. This week, we’re going to talk about how to stop arguing about the bills.
Arguing about bills can be a sign that you are not aligned on your money values as a couple. And because you’re not aligned, you’re arguing a

88. Spring Clean Your Relationship Pt. 4: Tell Me About Myself
Welcome to Part 4 of our latest series, Spring Clean Your Relationship! This week, we are asking our partners to tell us about ourselves. Hearing what your partner thinks of you is a crucial part of your relationship because your partner is your mirror. They are going to notice things about you that you don’t notice about yourself. And if you trust them, you’re going to want to listen to them. Bec

87. Spring Clean Pt. 3: What are Your Plans For Next Month?
Welcome to Part 3 of our latest series, Spring Clean Your Relationship! This week, we are asking our partners the question: What are your plans for next month? We’re going to work on your short-term goals to see if you can do life with this person in the long term.
Because when you’re deciding if this is the person you want to do life with, the emphasis is usually on long-term goals. What do we w

86. Spring Clean Your Relationship Pt 2: Do Our Values Still Align?
Welcome to Part 2 of our newest series, Spring Cleaning Your Relationship! This week, we are asking our partners the question: Do our values still align? Figuring out if your values are aligned will help you figure out if this is the person you want to continue to do life with. Because your values and your partner's values are the way that you both navigate the world and make daily decisions.

85. Spring Clean Your Relationship Pt. 1: Am I Still The One?
This week, we are kicking off a brand new series called Spring Cleaning Your Relationship! This is a four-part series that you can use to check in with your partner, strengthen your relationship, and make sure you’re still a team.
Part One of this new series will focus on one question: Am I still the one? Notice how we’re not asking, “Do you still love me?” And that’s because the answer to that q

84. Top 3 Things I Learned About Marriage
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the top three things I learned about marriage.
Marriage is a lot of work, but it’s not hard if you’re paying attention to your partner. Your partner is the love of your life, but they’re also their own person. They have their own wants and needs, their own hobbies you won’t understand, and their own way of needing space. And a marriage works best when you

83. Top 3 Signs You Are Falling Out of Love with Your Partner
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the top three signs you are falling out of love with your partner.
There is a difference between being “in love” and having “love” for your partner. When you have love for your partner you respect them and have care and compassion for them. However, being “in love” requires you to consciously decide to be with this person and share the rest of your life.

82. You and Your Partner are Roommates
In this week’s episode, we talk about what to do when your partner becomes your roommate.
When you feel like your spouse is more of your roommate than anything and you do not address it, the red flags of this new roommate relationship will feel heavy. In this episode, we’re going to address these red flags and what you can do about them.
This year, I’ve worked with a client, who with my support

81. How to Be Ok When Your Partner is Not Ok
In this week’s episode, we talk about how to be ok when your partner is not ok.
It can be incredibly stressful to know that your partner is having a hard time. But it’s also important to remember that your partner is not a problem to be solved. You don’t have to “fix” them every time your partner has an issue.
Many of my clients have a hard time letting go of the fixer role and giving their part

80. Breaking Up and Never Making Up
In this week’s episode, we talk about breaking up and never making up and why that’s so difficult for you.
When you break up, you start to mourn all the promises that were made during the relationship. You naturally start to feel like this relationship was a waste of time. But healing comes when you start to accept the lessons this relationship taught you.
These are exactly the feelings that I he

79. Ride-or-Die Couples: Why You Have So Many Blow-Ups
In this week’s episode, we talk about why ride-or-die couples have so many blow-ups.
When you are in a ride-or-die relationship your partner's opinion matters so much to you that when it seems like they’re being even a little negative, you’re going to have an argument.
I see this happen all the time with the couples I coach, and it’s because you take your opinions so seriously. You care so

78. Why More Money Won't Solve Your Marriage Issues
In this week’s episode, we talk about why money will not solve your marriage issues.
That one issue that you're having right now in your marriage that you think money will solve, I'm going to tell you how money will not solve it.
These are questions I want you to ask yourself as you navigate solving for your marital issues with money:
Can you even have conversations about money safely,

77. How to Forgive Your Partner
In this week’s episode, we talk about what forgiveness looks like and how you can start to use forgiveness as a tool to help you alleviate the hurt, resentment, and thoughts you have.
Because forgiveness is not about them. Forgiveness is about you. Forgiveness is a tool to alleviate the pain that you're going through, the betrayal that you feel, the hurt that you feel. Forgiveness is a tool f

76. Being Head of Household
Becoming head of household was a transition, to say the least. Especially because I had never made more than my husband before. But now that I was making more than enough money for the both of us, it turned some of our usual family dynamics on its head.
A lot of women find themselves becoming head of household these days - which is amazing for us! And while it can provide financial benefits, it c

75. How to Stop Keeping Score & Have More Sex
In this episode, we'll uncover the subtle ways scorekeeping can creep into our relationships, from tracking who does more chores to keeping tabs on who initiated the last romantic gesture.
I want to shed light on how this habit can erode trust and intimacy, and to provide practical strategies to transform it into something more positive.
Whether you're in a long-term relationship or simpl

74. How to Stop Arguing About Your In-Laws & Have More Sex
In this episode, we dive deep into navigating in-law relationships without constant arguments so that you and your partner can get back to being intimate.
Whether you're in a long-term relationship or simply interested in what relationships go through, then know that this episode will offer valuable insights to inspire hope in even the darkest times.
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73. How to Stop Arguing About Money and Have More Sex
Money can be such a significant source of stress in our relationships, often leading to arguments and tensions.
In this episode, we dive deep into the complex relationships between money and intimacy and I share my personal framework and strategies to help couples stop arguing about finances and enjoy a more fulfilling sex life.
Whether your in a long-term relationship or simply interested in wh

72. The Worst Year of My Marriage
Listen as I get deep and very raw about the worst year of my marriage. This was a stage of my marriage where its limits were definitely tested.
In this episode, I recount the challenges that pushed my husband and I to confront our deepest insecurities and vulnerabilities.
From communication breakdowns to external pressures, I walk you through how we weathered our storms.
Whether you're in a

71. Partners with Potential vs. Patterns
Listen as I walk you through deciding if it’s better to seek a partner with a well-established track record or one with untapped potential.
Throughout the episode, we'll explore:
What are partners with potential look like in a relationship? What do partners with patterns look like in a relationship? Which type of relationship works for me?
Whether you're currently in a relationship or sea

70. Battling Boredom in Your Relationship
Whether you've been together for years or are in the honeymoon phase, the battle against boredom in your relationship is a common challenge.
Join me as I share my framework for battling boredom in your relationship called P.L.A.Y. where I teach you how to:
P: Phone a wise friend
L: Lean into your partner and yourself
A: Affection & appreciation for your partner
Y: Yearn for more connectio

69. Reasons Why We Settle In Our Relationship
Listen to this episode as we dive deep into a top unspoken topic of why we sometimes find ourselves settling in our relationship.
Join me as I navigate the complexities of human emotions and decision-making, uncovering the underlying factors that lead to compromise and settling for less than we deserve.
Whether you're currently in a relationship, reflecting on past experiences, or simply int

68. Boundaries With Your Amigos
This week's podcast episode focuses on our friendships and one of the tools I believe strengthens the foundation of our friendships: BOUNDARIES.
Listen as I share the importance of having boundaries with your friends. Friendships are essential for our well-being, but being able to maintain healthy boundaries within these relationships is equally crucial.
I'll go over:
What boundaries are

67. Dating Someone With Kids
Listen as I dive deep into the complex world of dating someone with kids and explore the challenges, rewards, and even dynamics that come with such a relationship.
Whether you're a single parent contemplating entering the dating scene or you're considering dating someone with children, this episode will offer you valuable insights and advice to help you make an informed decision.
If thi

66. How To Let Go
Listen to this episode as I share the top reasons why it's difficult to let go of a relationship.
I go over my personal framework called H.O.M.E which has helped my clients get through the process of surrendering their partner and their life.
In this episode, I teach you that surrendering is such a personal process and it's super important to be patient with yourself throughout. Time a
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