The Evolved Marriage Podcast

Making 2025 Your Year of Connection

In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss ways on how to make 2025 the year of connection with your partner through intentional planning and shared vision.
Topics:➡️ Dreaming together to create a shared vision for the year.➡️ Using practical tools like calendars to prioritize connection and goals.➡️ Strengthening intimacy with consistent small actions like weekly check-ins.
 
SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/making-2025-your-year-of-connection
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4 Challenges Couples Face During the Holidays 🎅 (and how to overcome them)

In this episode, Kate & Eric talk about navigating holiday stressors as a couple to create a meaningful and connected season.
Topics:➡️ Financial stress during the holidays and how to manage it with budgets and intentional gift-giving.➡️ Maintaining intimacy and connection amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday planning.➡️ Coping with grief and loss during the holidays and supporting your partner through tough emotions.➡️ Managing unrealistic expectations and aligning holiday plans with shared values.
 
SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/4-challenges-couples-face-during-the-holidays-and-how-to-overcome-them
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5 Ways to Bring More Joy to your Relationship (and your Life)

In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss transformative ways to cultivate more joy and connection in your life and relationships.
Topics:➡️ Reconnecting with your inner child to rediscover wonder and curiosity.➡️ Prioritizing self-care and well-being to create space for joy.➡️ Surrounding yourself with positivity to uplift your energy and mindset.➡️ Embracing spontaneity to break routines and invite more excitement.➡️ Practicing gratitude and celebrating small wins to nurture appreciation and presence.
 
SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/5-ways-to-bring-more-joy-to-your-relationship-and-your-life
 
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Why a Comfortable Life is Preventing You having the Relationship You Want

In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how comfort and avoidance can hinder growth and connection in relationships, sharing their personal experiences of navigating discomfort to create deeper connections.
Topics:➡️ Aligning personal visions with shared goals in relationships.➡️ Overcoming fear of judgment and embracing authenticity.➡️ Using discomfort as a catalyst for growth and connection.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/why-a-comfortable-life-is-preventing-you-having-the-relationship-you-want
 
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The 9 Core Relationship Needs (Part 2)

In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how taking responsibility for your needs and collaborating with your partner creates a thriving relationship.Topics:➡️ Understanding that meeting your relational needs starts with personal responsibility.➡️ Balancing autonomy and togetherness to foster individuality within the relationship.➡️ Applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a roadmap for relational growth and self-actualization.SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/the-9-core-relationship-needs-part-2📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

The 9 Core Relationship Needs (Part 1)

In this episode, Kate and Eric dive deep into the foundational and relational needs that create thriving, connected relationships.Topics:➡️ Emotional safety and trust as the unshakable foundation of intimacy.➡️ The power of connection, physical affection, and playfulness in relationships.➡️ Challenging misconceptions about relational needs and their impact on lasting love.EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/the-9-core-relationship-needs-part-1📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Why You Might Enjoy your Partner’s Suffering

In this episode, Kate & Eric  reveal powerful insights on handling marital frustrations before they turn toxic.Topics: ➡️ Accepting minor annoyances as part of married life➡️ Addressing irritations openly to prevent hidden resentment➡️ Choosing empathy and collaboration to strengthen connectionSHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/why-you-might-enjoy-your-partners-suffering📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Why You Don’t Feel Like a Priority to Your Spouse

In this episode, Kate and Eric  explore how self-perception influences relationships and the deep impact of feeling like you're always second best.Topics: ➡️ Unpacking Internal Narratives: How our self-stories shape our sense of priority in relationships. ➡️ Self-Sabotage Dynamics: Examining behaviors that reinforce feelings of being secondary. ➡️ Empowering Self-Prioritization: Practical strategies for self-affirmation and changing relationship dynamics.SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/why-you-don-t-feel-like-a-priority-to-your-spouse📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Are You Avoiding Intimacy?

In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how we avoid true intimacy and the impact of pseudo-connection on our lives.Topics:➡️ The illusion of intimacy in today’s world: why it’s easy to settle for shallow connections.➡️ The power of vulnerability: why real conversations fuel life energy and connection.➡️ Practical steps to deepen relationships: going beyond transactional interactions.EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/are-you-avoiding-intimacy📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Is your Spouse Steamrolling You?

In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss the unhealthy communication pattern of steamrolling and its impact on relationships.Topics: ➡️ Definition and examples of steamrolling in conversations➡️ How insecurity and conflict avoidance lead to steamrolling➡️ Importance of clear, direct communication to prevent steamrollingEPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/is-your-spouse-steamrolling-you📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint