The Evolved Marriage Podcast

The ONLY Way to Get Unstuck in your Marriage

In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the concept of the "two choice dilemma" and its impact on personal and marital decision-making.Topics:➡️ Understanding the "two choice dilemma" and its role in forcing difficult choices.➡️ Real-life analogies illustrating common dilemmas in work and relationships.➡️ Strategies for overcoming fear and making proactive, transformative decisions.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

How to Get More of What You Want and Need in your Marriage

Kate & Eric explore effective ways to advocate for personal needs and improve communication in relationships.Topics:➡️ Expressing Personal Needs: Learn the importance of clearly communicating your desires in relationships.➡️ Deeper Desires Behind Wants: Discover the underlying emotional needs behind your expressed wants.➡️ Strategies for Fulfillment: Get practical advice on advocating for your needs without blame and fostering deeper connections.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

How to Strengthen Emotional Intimacy with your Partner

In this episode, Kate and Eric MacDougall explore the profound impact of emotional granularity on relationships.Topics:➡️ The importance of a broad emotional vocabulary.➡️ How mindfulness and embodiment deepen emotional understanding.➡️ The benefits of expressing diverse emotions in relationships.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Questions to Improve your Life (Part 2)

Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the dynamics of sexual desire and intimacy in this insightful episode.Topics:➡️ 'Brakes and Accelerators' Explained: Discussing the factors that influence sexual desire.➡️ Impact of Personal History: How background and daily stresses shape sexual dynamics.➡️ Enhancing Communication: Strategies for improving intimacy and understanding in relationships.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Questions to Improve your Life (Part 1)

In this week's episode, Kate & Eric  explore the depths of sexual desires and communication.Topics:➡️ Normalizing Talk: Reducing stigma around discussing sexual desires openly.➡️ Self-Reflection on : Understanding what motivates personal sexual desires.➡️ Communication Barriers: Overcoming societal pressures and personal fears in discussing .CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Connecting to your Sexual Energy

In this episode, Kate & Eric talk about the realm of sexual energy, creative expression, and the power of connecting with life force.Topics:➡️ How creativity and nature help balance our energy.➡️ Fun ways to express ourselves and feel free.➡️ Healthy tips for feeling good and energized.CLICK HERE FOR THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

What Does Your Wife Mean When She Needs Space

In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss the importance of personal space in relationships, how to support each other during these times, and effective communication to maintain a strong connection.Topics:➡️ Understanding why someone might need space and how it feels.➡️ Tips for supporting your partner without overwhelming them.➡️ Ideas for staying connected and showing care, even when apart.CLICK HERE FOR THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

Why your Partner isn’t Initiating

In this episode, Kate & Eric dive deep in to the contrast between spontaneous and responsive sexual desire and its impact on relationships.Topics:➡️ Spontaneous vs. responsive desire➡️ The effect of initiation on intimacy➡️ Adapting to your partner's desire typeCLICK HERE FOR THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

How to be Vulnerable with your Partner

In this episode, Kate & Eric explore vulnerability in relationships and its crucial role following conflicts.Topics:➡️ Understanding self-validated vs. other-validated intimacy.➡️ The role of attunement in healing post-conflict.➡️ Approaches to being vulnerably honest after disagreements.➡️ Personal growth through navigating conflict and vulnerability.CLICK HERE FOR THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint

A Guide to Better Financial Conversations Between Partner

In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss how to have better financial conversations between partners.Topics:➡️ How to talk openly about money.➡️ The difference between budgeting and tracking expenses.➡️ Managing financial stress through communication.CLICK HERE FOR THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Planhttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/BTplan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Blueprinthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/blueprint