Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice for Better Communication, Trust & Intimacy
Relationship Renovation is a podcast hosted by E.J. and Tarah Kerwin, a married couple who are also licensed therapists. Each episode offers practical advice on improving communication, trust, intimacy, and sex within relationships. The hosts share insights from their own blended family experience to help couples build stronger, more secure connections. Their goal is to make everyday stresses more manageable by cultivating a healthy, loving partnership. The podcast serves as an accessible alternative to traditional marriage counseling.
Episodes
Sobriety Isn’t Recovery: Breaking Free From Porn Addiction and Rebuilding Connection
What if porn addiction isn't really about sex, but about escaping stress, loneliness, and shame? In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Lipkowitz to explore how compulsive pornography use affects trust and intimacy, and why real recovery goes beyond simply stopping the behavior.In this episode, we talk about:How to recognize when pornography use becomes compulsive or harmfulWhy porn addictio
War of Perspectives — When Being Right Starts Pulling You Apart
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner and thought:“If we could just go back and watch the tape, you’d see that I’m right.”We get it.Sometimes conflict feels like a bad instant replay review. Who said what? Who promised what? Who forgot? Who is remembering it correctly?But when every disagreement turns into a battle over whose version of reality is right, couples can get stuck in what
Don’t Diagnose Me: When Therapy Language Hurts Your Relationship
Therapy language can be incredibly helpful.Words like attachment style, avoidance, stonewalling, narcissism, and trauma can help us understand patterns that once felt confusing.But what happens when we start using those words against our partner in the middle of conflict?In this episode, we respond to a listener who asked about the growing tendency for couples to psychoanalyze each other during ar
Leaning In — When You Stop Listening to Understand and Start Listening for Reassurance
What happens when your partner is hurting—and somewhere along the way, their pain starts making you feel insecure?In this episode, we unpacked something that happened between us after Tarah had an especially difficult day.EJ wanted to listen. He wanted to support her. He wanted to give her room to struggle without fixing it.And for a while, he did.But as Tarah’s sadness lasted longer and began exp
When Stress Takes Over Your Relationship—and How to Find Each Other Again
Life gets stressful.Money. Kids. Work. Family. Health. Business. Parenting. The pressure doesn’t disappear just because you love each other.And here’s the frustrating part:Your relationship can help you withstand stress—but stress can also reduce your capacity to participate in the relationship. That’s what we’re talking about in this episode.Over the years, we’ve lived through twins, a blended fa
How to Support Your Partner Without Losing Yourself
You love your partner. You want to be there for them. You want to listen, support, and make space for what they’re feeling.But what happens when their nervous system starts affecting yours?That’s exactly what happened to us this week.Tarah was overwhelmed and needed to vent. EJ wanted to be present and supportive. But a few minutes into the conversation, EJ could feel himself reaching his own emot
The Moment After: How to Reconnect After a Difficult Conversation
You talked it through. You didn’t blow up. You actually reached a resolution.So why does it still feel weird between you?This week, we had a difficult conversation after our kids left for school. And honestly, we handled it pretty well. We stayed regulated, avoided falling into the Courtroom Trap, listened to each other, and figured out what needed to change.But then we went about our morning—and
Same Fight, Better Outcome: How Healthy Relationships Actually Change
“Why are we STILL dealing with this?”If you've ever had the same argument with your partner for what feels like the hundredth time, you may have wondered whether all the work you're doing is actually making a difference.We had one of those moments this week.EJ forgot to pay a credit card bill on time. The mistake cost us $15—which doesn't sound like much. But underneath that $15 were y
When Initiating Sex Starts Feeling Like Pressure
What happens when reaching for your partner no longer feels safe?There was a period in our marriage when EJ stopped initiating sex completely.It wasn't punishment. It wasn't giving up. We made the decision together because our sexual relationship had become complicated. EJ was experiencing rejection. Tarah was experiencing pressure. And something that had once felt spontaneous and playful
You Don’t Need a Date Night to Feel Connected
What if staying connected didn’t require another thing on your calendar?For busy couples, “date night” can start to feel like one more responsibility—find a babysitter, make a reservation, figure out what to do, and somehow find the energy to actually enjoy yourselves.We know that feeling.In this lighter, fun episode, we’re sharing some of the simple ways we’ve learned to stay connected at home—fr
The Resentment Wall: Why We Keep Pushing Each Other Away
What if resentment isn't the problem... but a form of protection?Most couples think resentment appears overnight. In reality, it forms one small hurt at a time—like adding another brick to a wall. At first, that wall feels like it protects us from being hurt again. Over time, it becomes the very thing that separates us from the person we love.In this deeply personal episode, EJ and Tarah begin
The Courtroom Trap: Why Healthy Conversations Shouldn't Feel Like a Trial
Have you ever tried explaining yourself, only to hear your partner say, "You're being defensive"?It happens in almost every relationship. One partner feels misunderstood. The other feels unheard. Before long, the conversation isn't about understanding anymore—it's about proving who's right and who's wrong.In this episode, we introduce a new Relationship Renovation conce
Why Small Arguments Become Big Fights: The Trigger Transfer Trap
Have you ever found yourself in a heated argument with your partner and thought, "How did we get here so fast?"In this episode, EJ and Tarah unpack a real-life moment from their own marriage that started with a simple question about putting collars on the dogs—and escalated into frustration within seconds.What they discovered wasn't about dog collars at all.It was something they now ca
Are You Loving Your Partner... Or Trying To Change Them?
When your partner is struggling, what do you do?Do you try to comfort them?Fix them?Pull them out of it?Or... are you actually trying to change their emotional state because their discomfort is making you uncomfortable?In this deeply personal episode, EJ and Tarah unpack two real moments from their own marriage where they found themselves caught in the same hidden pattern—feeling responsible for c
Why Everything Feels Like Your Responsibility (The Hidden Belief That Was Quietly Running My Life)
Have you ever felt like you're carrying everything?Your family's emotions.Your marriage.Your business.Your finances.Your future.For years, EJ believed it was his job to hold everything together. The result wasn't more peace—it was more pressure, striving, and a growing inability to receive love, joy, and even rest.In this deeply personal conversation, Tarah interviews EJ about the inne
Why We Miss Each Other When We Need Each Other Most (And How to Repair)
Two nights ago, we completely missed each other.It started with something ridiculously small—a late-night plate of food for our kids—but underneath it were exhaustion, old wounds, nervous systems in survival mode, and two people who desperately needed each other but couldn't find their way there.In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on one of our own conflicts and walking you thr
Why Small Arguments Turn Into Huge Fights (Emotional Safety Part 2)
Why do small disagreements sometimes turn into huge arguments?In Part 2 of our Emotional Safety series, licensed therapists and married couple Tarah and E.J. Kerwin explore why conflict can feel so overwhelming—and what emotionally safe couples do differently.Using a real disagreement they experienced just before recording this episode, they break down the practical skills that help couples move f
Why You Feel Lonely In Your Relationship (Emotional Safety Part 1)
Have you ever felt lonely in your relationship, even when your partner is sitting right beside you?Maybe you've stopped bringing up certain topics because it doesn't feel worth the argument. Maybe difficult conversations keep getting delayed. Or maybe you've started filtering parts of yourself to avoid conflict, disappointment, or rejection.Many couples believe they have a communicatio
What If You're The Only One Trying To Save The Relationship? (Interview with Dr. Lee Baucom)
Have you ever felt like you're the only one worried about your relationship?Maybe you've suggested counseling, asked for deeper conversations, or tried to reconnect—but your partner doesn't seem interested. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and even hopeless.In this episode, we're joined by marriage expert Dr. Lee Baucom, creator of the Save the Marriage System, to discuss one of th
When Sex Stops Feeling Safe (Intimacy Pressure Part 2)
Last week, we explored how intimacy can slowly become pressurized in a relationship and leave both partners feeling lonely, misunderstood, and disconnected.In Part 2, we're talking about how to take that pressure out of the system.Whether you're the partner feeling rejected and longing for connection, or the partner feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally withdrawn, this episode offer
Why Couples Feel Rejected, Overwhelmed, and Disconnected (Intimacy Pressure Pt 1)
Why does intimacy start feeling so difficult in long-term relationships?For many couples, intimacy doesn't disappear overnight. Instead, pressure slowly enters the relationship. One partner begins feeling rejected, lonely, or unwanted, while the other feels overwhelmed, anxious, and like they're never enough.In Part 1 of this two-part series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin share their own story of ho
Caretaking in Relationships: How Couples Rebuild Trust & Emotional Safety | Part 2
In Part 2 of our series on caretaking in relationships, we move beyond identifying the problem and begin helping couples understand how to actually heal the disconnection it creates.Caretaking often looks loving on the surface — avoiding conflict, protecting your partner’s feelings, holding things in to “keep the peace.” But underneath, it quietly erodes emotional safety, trust, intimacy, and conn
Perimenopause, Intimacy & Relationships: What Couples Need To Understand (Part 2) | Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas
Perimenopause and menopause don’t just affect women individually — they impact entire relationships.In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, founder of Tula Wellness and host of the Stay Juicy Podcast, we move beyond symptoms and dive deeply into how hormonal shifts affect intimacy, emotional connection, desire, anxiety, resentment, and long-term relationships.Tarah
Why Taking Care Of Everyone Else Is Hurting Your Marriage (Caretaking Part 1)
Have you ever felt like something was “off” in your relationship… even though nobody was technically doing anything wrong?In this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, E.J. and Tarah unpack one of the most common — and misunderstood — dynamics they see in couples therapy: caretaking.Caretaking isn’t just being helpful or supportive. Often, it’s the unconscious habit of withholding feelin
Perimenopause, Brain Fog & Relationship Strain: What Every Woman (and Man) Needs to Know (Part 1)
So many women are silently struggling through perimenopause and menopause without realizing what’s actually happening to their bodies, brains, emotions, sleep, libido, and relationships.In this deeply honest and validating conversation, we sit down with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas — founder of Tula Wellness, author of The Menopause Myth, and host of the Stay Juicy Podcast — to unpack what perimenop
How to Stay Connected During Life Transitions (Part 2)
Life transitions can either pull couples apart… or bring them closer together.In Part 1 of this series, we explored why relationships often feel strained during seasons of change — even when the transition itself is positive.In this episode, we move into the solutions.We break down 5 practical tools couples can use to stay emotionally connected during stressful or uncertain seasons, including:how
Why Your Relationship Feels Off During Life Transitions (Part 1)
Have you ever noticed that your relationship starts to feel off…Right when life is changing?👉 You move 👉 Have a baby 👉 Start a new job 👉 Even go on vacationAnd suddenly:You’re arguing moreYou feel disconnectedOr something just feels… differentHere’s the confusing part:👉 Nothing is actually “wrong”In this episode, we break down why transitions—both big and small—can quietly create distance between
How to Repair After a Fight (5 Ways to Actually Fix Conflict)
Have you ever argued with your partner…and even though it “ended”…something still didn’t feel right?You told each other you were fine.You moved on with your day.But underneath it all—👉 there’s still tension 👉 still distance 👉 still something unresolvedIf this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in those moments:👉 Ruptures—the emotional disconnec
Why Your Relationship Feels Like Roommates (And How to Fix It)
Do you love your partner… but feel more like roommates?Most of your conversations are about:schedulesresponsibilitiesgetting through the dayAnd somewhere along the way… the connection, intimacy, and fun start to fade.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.In this episode, we break down what many couples experience—but don’t always talk about:👉 The “roommate phase” of long-term relationshipsWe c
The Shift That Changes Everything in Your Relationship (And Yourself) with Dr. Dan Peters
Work with Us!If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationship…frustrated, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—This episode will shift the way you see everything.In this powerful conversation, we sit down with psychologist and coach Dr. Dan Peters to explore a different approach to growth, connection, and healing—one that starts within.Because what if the problem isn’t just your partner?What
Why You Keep Having the Same Fight (And How to Finally Fix It)
Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityWhy do you keep having the same conversation… with no real change?You talk things through. You feel aligned. And then a week later, you’re right back in the same pattern.In Part 2 of this series, we break down why that happens — and how to finally create agreements that actually stick.Because most couples don’t have
Why You Keep Having the Same Fight (And Don’t Know Why)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingDoes this sound familiar?Your partner doesn’t do something you expected…and suddenly you’re frustrated, confused, or hurt.Meanwhile, your partner is sitting there thinking:“What just happened?”In this episode, we break down one of the most common—and invisible—relationship dynamics👉 Implicit AgreementsThese are the unspoken rules, expectati
Betrayal, Infidelity & Trust: Dr. Stan Tatkin on Why Relationships Fail (and How to Repair Them)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingWhat actually causes betrayal in relationships?Is it about sex, disconnection, or something deeper?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Institute and one of the leading voices in relationship science, to break down what really happens when trust is broken—and what it actually takes to repair it.Dr. Tatkin c
The Partner of an Overfunctioner: Why You Feel Pushed Out (Part 2)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingFrom the outside, it can look like you have the “perfect” partner.They manage everything. They take care of the house, the schedule, the responsibilities.But on the inside… it can feel very different.You may feel:crowded outjudgedlike there’s no room for you to contributeor like nothing you do is ever “right”In this episode, we explore what
Overfunctioning in Relationships: Why One Partner Ends Up Doing Everything (Part 1)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingDo you feel like you're the one who has to remember everything, manage everything, and hold the relationship together?You handle the schedules. You keep the household running. You anticipate everyone’s needs.And yet… you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and starting to feel resentful.Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazo
Validation Isn’t Agreement: How to Validate Your Partner Without Admitting You’re Wrong (Part 2)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingMany couples get stuck in the same painful argument:One partner feels hurt or insecure. The other partner feels falsely accused.And suddenly the conversation becomes a battle over who’s right and who’s wrong.Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityIn this episode, we continue our series on what happ
When Communication Tools Don’t Work: Regulating Before Repair (Part 1)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingWhen you're in the middle of conflict, communication tools can completely fall apart.You try to validate. You try to listen. You try to stay calm.And suddenly you're flooded, defensive, or completely shut down.In this episode, we respond to a powerful listener question:What do you do when the tools don’t work?We break down:Why regul
Infertility, Miscarriage & Marriage: How to Stay Connected Through Pregnancy Loss
Infertility and pregnancy loss are far more common than we talk about — and far more isolating than most couples expect.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this deeply vulnerable episode, we sit down with Alan and Kasey to explore their journey through:Multiple miscarriagesAn ectopic pregnancy that nearly turned fatalPTSD and trauma after medical emergencyThe invisible gri
Why Sex Changes in Midlife and How Couples Close the Bedroom Gap
Why does sex often become uncomfortable, pressured, or disconnected in midlife — even in loving relationships?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this episode, EJ and Tarah are joined by Dr. Maria Sophocles, board-certified gynecologist and national menopause expert, to explore what she calls The Bedroom Gap — the growing difference in expectations, desire, and physical ex
Why Desire Fades in Long Term Relationships (And How Couples Rebuild Connection)
Why does desire often fade in long-term relationships — even when couples deeply love each other?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this episode, EJ and Tarah are joined by Dan Purcell, founder of Get Your Marriage On, to explore why intimacy can start to feel pressured, routine, or emotionally distant over time. If you’ve ever wondered why connection doesn’t automaticall
Why Triggers and Defensiveness Derail Communication (Part 3)
Why do the same arguments keep happening — even when you know better?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn Part 3 of our communication series, relationship therapists Tarah and EJ Kerwin break down what’s really happening underneath conflict: emotional triggers, nervous system hijacking, and defensiveness. These are the moments when logic disappears, your partner feels like
Communication Skills Every Couple Needs: Validation, Active Listening, and Repair (Part 2)
In Part Two of our Communication Series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin break down three of the most essential — and most misunderstood — relationship skills: validation, active listening, and repair attempts.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingMost couples don’t struggle because they don’t care — they struggle because they were never taught how to communicate when emotions are high. In
The Biggest Communication Mistakes Couples Make (Part 1: The Don’ts)
Is communication the biggest struggle in your relationship? You’re not alone.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn Part 1 of our 3-part Communication Series, relationship experts and hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin break down why communication goes wrong so often—even when we love our partner and have the best intentions.This episode focuses on the “DON’Ts” of communication: the i
Why Couples Stay Stuck in the Same Painful Patterns (Even When They Try to Change)
Why do so many couples feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns — even after therapy, books, and years of personal growth?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this conversation with Thais Gibson, founder of the Personal Development School, EJ and Tarah explore why insight alone doesn’t lead to lasting change in relationships. If you’ve ever thought “I know better, so
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns — and How Attachment Styles Actually Change (with Thais Gibson)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizWhy do couples swear they’ll “do better next time” — and then fall into the exact same fights again?In this episode, we’re joined by Thais Gibson, leading attachment theory expert and founder of The Personal Development
Why Couples Drift Apart — A Simple Framework That Keeps You Connected
Intentions WorksheetBook a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizMost couples don’t fall apart overnight.They drift apart slowly—through busy schedules, unspoken patterns, and lack of intentional connection.In this episode of Relationship Renovation, licensed ther
The Intimacy Gap (Part 4): How Play, Curiosity, and New Experiences Create Lasting Connection
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn the final episode of our four-part Intimacy Gap series, we focus on how couples can move forward — not by “getting back” what they once had, but by intentionally creating a new intimacy story together.Many couples fe
The Intimacy Gap (Part 3): How Curiosity and Emotional Safety Rebuild Connection — and Help Couples Navigate Desire Differences
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn Part 3 of our Intimacy Gap series, we explore two of the most powerful and most misunderstood ingredients of lasting intimacy: curiosity and emotional safety.So many couples get stuck in the same painful loop: mismat
The Intimacy Gap (Part 2): How Stress, Shame, and Mismatched Desire Sabotage Connection — and What Couples Can Do About It
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizEver wondered why stress and shame seem to quietly erode intimacy in your relationship?Do you and your partner struggle to reconnect during overwhelming seasons—leaving both of you feeling misunderstood, rejected, or al
The Intimacy Gap (Part 1): Why 80% of Couples Struggle with Emotional and Sexual Connection — and How to Rebuild Closeness
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this first episode of our four-part series The Intimacy Gap, E.J. and Tarah Kerwin explore why most couples experience differences in emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy — and how these discrepancies can lead t
When Money Avoidance Breaks Trust: Why Couples Shut Down Instead of Talking
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizHosts EJ Kerwin and Tarah Kerwin sit down for one of their most raw and honest conversations yet. Facing
Menopause, Hormones, and the Bedroom Gap: How to Restore Intimacy and Connection in Midlife
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin sit down with renowned
When Life Gets Hard: How Couples Can Stay Connected Instead of Drifting Apart
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this deeply resonant episode of Relationship Renovation, hosts EJ Kerwin and Tarah Kerwin open up with
When Sex Feels Like a Transaction: The Hidden Disconnect in Relationships
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizHighlights from the EpisodeHow Sex Turns Transactional: Tarah shares a story from a recent couples sessio
Why I Shut Down in Conflict: Facing My Avoidant Patterns
In this deeply personal episode, Tarah interviews EJ about his avoidant tendencies — why he used to shut down during conflict, how it affected their relationship, and what it took to start feeling safe enough to stay present when things got hard.Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coach
247 - How to Talk About Needs Without Triggering Defensiveness
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, licensed therapists and hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin
246 - Why Your Partner Can’t Read Your Mind (and How to Stop Misunderstandings in Your Relationship)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizAre you tired of small habits turning into big fights? Do you wish your partner could just “know” how you
245 - From Despair to Repair: Injecting Hope into Relationships
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn episode 245 of the Relationship Renovation Podcast hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin dive deep into the transf
244 - Are You Emotionally Safe in Your Relationship? Try Our Assessment and Learn More
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizEJ and Tarah Kerwin dive into the power of their Emotional Safety Assessment—a free tool now available on
243 - Boosting Connection in Relationships: How to Predict Plan Prepare for Daily Challenges
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizOn this episode of Relationship Renovation, Tarah and EJ Kerwin share the secret weapon they use to bring calm, clarity, and connection to even the most stressful parts of daily life: the “Predict, Plan, Prepare” (Tripl
242 - Creating Intentional Seasons: Tools to Keep Your Relationship from Getting Lost in Life’s Chaos
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of Relationship Renovation, EJ and Tarah Kerwin share real-life experiences and expert insights on how couples can "change the season" in their lives rather than letting external events dictate t
241 - Rebuilding Connection: How Ben and Julie Transformed Their Marriage After 27 Years
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this heartfelt episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin sit down with Ben and Julie, a couple who met in high school, faced the challenges of teen parenthood, and nearly reached thei
240 - What Families Need to Know About Childhood OCD and Anxiety
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizAre you struggling to support a loved one dealing with anxiety or OCD?Wondering how to recognize the difference between comforting and enabling anxious behaviors?Curious about what practical steps actually help when som
239 - Beyond the Diagnosis: Ben Tzeel on Love, Self-Advocacy, and Lasting Relationship Success
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizAre you or your partner navigating the challenges of a chronic condition like diabetes in your relationship?Wondering how you can support a loved one without overstepping, or how to maintain open communication and intim
238 - From Divorce to Partnership: Real Skills for First Responder Couples
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of Relationship Renovation, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin sit down with Heather and Paul Christensen, founders of Thin Line Relationships, to explore the unique challenges faced by first responders, healthca
237 - The Secret to Stronger Relationships: Embracing Emotional Differences
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin are joined by therapist
236 - Marriage Unfiltered: Coping with Trauma, Busy Family Life, and Staying Connected
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this special episode, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin sit down with Zach Brittle, host of Marriage Therapy R
235 - Redefining Intimacy: Zach Brittle on Emotional, Physical, and Sexual Connection in Long-Term Relationships
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this transformative episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin sit down
234 - Exploring Sexual Intimacy: The Relationship Renovation Sexual Intimacy Inventory
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this transformative episode of Relationship Renovation, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin introduce listeners
233 - Healing After Betrayal: Dr. Monique Thompson’s Guide to Infidelity Recovery
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizThis episode of the Relationship Renovation podcast dives deep into these pressing questions with Dr. Mon
232 - High School Sweethearts Reunited: How Dave and Suzanne Built an Unbreakable Bond
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizHosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin welcome Dave and Suzanne to share their extraordinary journey of growth, heartb
231 - Navigating ADHD in Relationships: Compassion, Connection, and Understanding
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this insightful episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin welcome spec
230 - Understanding Attachment Styles: The Key to Better Sex and Deeper Connection
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this powerful episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin unpack the fas
229 - Navigating Intimacy, Parenting, and Partnership: Insights From Leanne and Aaron
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this candid and heartfelt episode of the Relationship Renovation podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin we
228 - Reclaiming Connection: Small Steps to Strengthen Relationships Despite a Hectic Life
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this insightful episode of the Relationship Renovation podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin confront the
227 - Brave Intimacy Adventures: Core Gifts and Deeper Sexual Connection
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizHow do our deepest vulnerabilities and fears relate to our "core gifts" in both emotional and sex
226 - Discovering Core Gifts with Ken Page: Healing Intimacy and Deepening Connection
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment Quizpartners?What actionable steps can you take to identify, embrace, and communicate your core gifts to stre
225 - Five Relationship Mistakes Couples Make and How to Avoid Them
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin break down the five big
224 - Transforming Relationships Through the Enneagram with Christa Hardin
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin sit down with Christa H
223 - Code Word: Transform Your Arguments With This Simple Relationship Tool
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOr email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizTarah and EJ Kerwin take you deep into the transformative power of the “code word” system—a real-world to
