The Evolved Marriage Podcast

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

Could Celibacy improve your Love Life?

In this episode,  Kate and Eric delve into the often overlooked aspect of celibacy within marriage—not as a permanent lifestyle but as a strategic choice to enhance relationship dynamics.Topics: ➡️ Discussing temporary celibacy as a tool to enhance relationships.➡️ Exploring how abstaining from can improve communication and closeness.➡️ Addressing the difficulties and growth opportunities in periods of celibacy.EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/could-celebacy-improve-your-love-life📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

The Best Catalyst for Change

In this episode, Eric and Kate dive deep into the complexities of anger and how it can be both destructive and transformative in relationships.Topics: ➡️ Understanding the spectrum of anger in men and women.➡️ How childhood experiences shape our relationship with anger.➡️ The importance of using anger as a catalyst for healthy change.EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/the-best-catalyst-for-change📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Small Choices that have a HUGE Impact

In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore how small, consistent actions can lead to big transformations in relationships.Topics: ➡️ The impact of small, daily actions on connection and trust.➡️ Kate highlights how simple gestures strengthen intimacy.➡️ Eric stresses the importance of keeping personal promises.➡️ They explore how to adjust to unmet expectations and changing needs.➡️ Balancing self-care and relationship care for lasting change.EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/small-choices-that-have-a-huge-impact📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Why You Don’t Actually Need to Fix your Marriage

This episode discusses the misleading idea of a "quick fix" for marriages and emphasizes the importance of commitment, growth, and realistic expectations in relationships.Topics:➡️ The myth of the "quick fix" in marriages and how it's marketed.➡️ The importance of honest, direct communication in coaching and relationships.➡️ Commitment to growth over the idea of "fixing" a marriage, recognizing marriage as an infiniteEPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/why-you-dont-actually-need-to-fix-your-marriage📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

The Best Thing You can Do to Build Trust in your Marriage

In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the transformative power of saying "no" in relationships to build trust and establish boundaries.Topics: ➡️ Importance of saying "no" for trust and integrity. ➡️ Risks of always saying "yes" in relationships. ➡️ Strategies for clear and compassionate boundary communication.FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/build-trust-in-your-marriage📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

This Simple Shift will Upgrade your Relationship

In this episode, Kate and Eric explore how shifting from victim to growth mindset can transform relationships.Topics:➡️ Shifting from life happening to you, to life happening for you➡️ Using discomfort as a tool for growth➡️ Understanding emotions and criticism instead of judging themSHOWNOTES: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/this-simple-shift-will-upgrade-your-relationship📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

How Disappointment Can Bring You Closer Together

In this episode, Kate & Eric take a deep dive into understanding and managing disappointment in relationships.Topics:➡️ Understanding the nature of disappointment and how it affects us.➡️ The impact of unmet expectations and fantasies on our relationships.➡️ Strategies to manage disappointment and foster healthier relationships.Shownotes: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blog/how-disappointment-can-bring-you-closer-together📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint