EmPowered Couples with The Freemans

If you are like Aaron and had a loving upbringing with lots of support from your parents, that means you would be better set up for a strong relationship rather than if you were like Jocelyn and had your parents go through a divorce or tough upbringing right? NOPE! Did you ever think that whatever your past upbringing, it could be what is causing any hiccups in your current relationship? In this episode will hear each of our stories about how we grew up and how Aaron was limited in being able to express and feel love by not seeing examples of emotion and how to handle any conflicts growing up. While Jocelyn's story is one about feeling she had to be the rescuer and felt there needed to be drama to feel that her partner cared about her. Whatever your past upbringing, you are not just interacting with who your partner is right now today, but you are being influenced by your own past examples that are most likely not in the best service of your relationship. This episode is about you bringing awareness into just what that unconscious behavior and impact might be. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources For Your Relationship: Get $40 OFF Early Bird tickets for the LIVE Couples Workshop on Oct 10th, 2020 (only lasts until Sept 11th, 2020 - our anniversary!) Use code: "podcast40" at checkout. Pre-order our newest book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts.

You can't get 'down' enough or have a bad enough attitude to positively influence your partner. You just can't; and we prove it to you today! This episode will light a fire in YOU, and shift a destructive belief you might have about how to truly influence your partner to change. Sure, you could get your partner to be "compliant" because of your bad attitude and they just want to succumb to make you happy or get you off their back. But that's not a recipe for lasting love and connection. Instead, you're going to hear a powerful, counterintuitive approach to motivating and positively influencing your partner to shift their attitude or behavior. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources for you: Pre-order The Argument Hangover and get $200 of bonus gifts, including a conflict resolution course Looking for immediate and personal guidance? Schedule a Relationship Breakthrough Session Follow us on Instagram

This is one of the truest quotes we've ever heard: "There isn't anything that anyone wants for any other reason than they believe that they will feel better in the having of it." So everything you do in life is all for this one reason-- to feel better! The problem is that this puts your experience of life based on things you don't have 100% control over. It gets even worse for your relationship if you rely on your partner's mood, energy, or actions to make you feel good. This puts pressure, stress, and overwhelm on your partner as well as you in a passive and reactive state within your relationship. Nothing good comes from that! In this episode you get the proactive and active (in the moment) ways to take control of your emotional and mental health. This way you don't rely on your partner but be able to positively influence each other and support the health of your relationship! About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources For Your Relationship: Pre-order our newest book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts. The NOW available free mini course will Transform your conflicts Give you power over emotional triggers Set you up to fight smarter Allow you to repair from conflicts faster

Listening is not a passive action! Listening is actually an intentional action. You might not recognize the difference between when you're listening from your EGO vs your HEART. In this podcast, we're going to break down the difference- how it sounds, how it feels to you, and how it feels to your partner. None of us were really taught how to LISTEN, which can leave your partner not feeling truly understood. Sure, you might have HEARD them, but did you TRULY listen. You'll find out how to know. This episode is critical for all couples to listen to and will help you connect at deeper, more profound levels than you've ever imagined. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources For Your Relationship: Pre-order our newest book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts. To learn more about the last 2 spots for the group coaching journey starting soon, Upgrade Your Partnership, DM us on Instagram.

Have you ever found yourself or your partner avoiding direct or clear communication, evading problems, fearing intimacy or competition, making excuses, blaming, playing the victim, feigning compliance with requests, being sarcastic, or hiding anger? All of these behaviors describe being passive aggressive! You might not have thought of this at first, but there are many couples that are experiencing this right now in their marriage. This topic even comes from patterns we saw in our couples group, so we put up a poll, and this topic was voted on to be this week's topic. In this episode you will take away: How to recognize the passive aggressive patterns The 3 reasons why this happens within a relationship 4 things that could be missing so that you do not do not have this pattern start or continue in your own marriage. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources For Your Relationship: Get 50% OFF The Couples Workshop (Home Edition) to enhance your communication skills together. Subscribe and watch The Empowered Couples Show Live on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

Do you find that you are physically together with your partner more than ever, yet still feeling disconnected? How could this be right? Well, connection isn't just about proximity. Connection also isn't something that you can just count on always being there. It takes attention and intention just like anything in life that you want to grow. Today's topic came from multiple messages that we received within one hour. One of the questions saying: "What to do when you get disconnected? We are really intense, when we are close we are best friends. But sometimes we get into a cycle of and it's hard to get out of being disconnected. It gets bad enough that we feel like pushing the wedding away...this is not what we want, we want to be partners and make it work" We also did the drawing for the podcast reviews and the winner is…. Betty on Instagram. So Betty please message us on IG so we can get your address to send your gift! In this podcast episode you will take away: What really fuels the feeling of connection in your relationship What is missing when you feel disconnected 4 ways to grow and deepen your connection About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources For Your Relationship: We announced our newest book last Friday and the title is... THE ARGUMENT HANGOVER! 📚 Pre Order your copy of TheArgumentHangover.com now and claim these bonuses: (FREE Mini course, Debrief An Argument Workbook, and FREE event ticket for Valentines Day)📚 Subscribe and watch The Empowered Couples Show Live on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

Trust is the feeling of: "you have my back". When trust is high in any relationship you can feel that you can fly, fail, and yet still be accepted and loved by your partner. This is so foundational for a healthy, happy relationship that wants to be able to grow. When trust has been broken, whether from a big or small event, it harbors doubt, resentment, and suspicion in the relationship. Today's topic came from several DM's and IG poll votes, plus a financial trust question from Teresa: "After repeat offenses running the gamut of petty to severe in nature on occasion; how do you rebuild trust in a real way? I am between being codependent in needing to trust deeply and frustrated because I feel like I never can 100% trust because of the continued offenses and boundary crossing." One other question was: "It was about a promise of not doing something, then doing it and lying about it to my face….multiple times. So broken promises/outright lies/secrets. How to make amends and be consistent with everything?" Thank you everyone for the questions and even Alicia from the book club, being honest about wanting to rebuild trust. Today from this episode you'll takeaway: What trust really means within your relationship The major effects a lack of trust can have Why you or your partner would break a promise or even lie 4 ways to rebuild trust in your partner and the relationship. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Resources For Your Relationship: Get 50% OFF The Couples Workshop (Home Edition) to enhance your communication skills together Subscribe and watch The Empowered Couples Show Live on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

So you have had a fight in your relationship, now what…? Right after you might feel angry or sad, certainty disconnected, or even that you do not want to be around them. This is a tough place to be in for your relationship; HOWEVER this is not the part you need to be worried about initially. It's about how long are you going to be in this period of being disconnected! This episode is all about how to reconnect after you have had a fight or disagreement. Today's topic came from a question on a DM from Isha on saying: "Can you include in your podcast about how to talk after a fight? How to listen and accept each other's perspectives regarding a situation that has led to a fight?" Thank you for the question Isha as this is a topic we have gotten many questions about too. Today from this episode you'll takeaway: The 3 "Don'ts" for after a big fight For example the action that has you sweep things under the rug Then the 3 things to "Do" after a fight to reconnect together. For example how to get to the real root cause (and not what you "think" the argument is really about) About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram Resources For Your Relationship: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Get 50% OFF The Couples Workshop (Home Edition) to enhance your communication skills together Subscribe and watch The Empowered Couples Show Live on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

All of a sudden the personality differences that attracted you to your partner earlier in the relationship, become the things that frustrate you and cause tension! How can this be? Once you find yourself in this place it can feel like your own needs are not getting met. For example maybe you are naturally more spontaneous and playful than your partner who 'makes decisions slower' and likes to structure and plan things out. Today's topic came from Heather's question on Instagram that said: "My partner and I realized a key difference in the way we both operate. I have a need for spontaneity and often throw ideas out and expect him to roll with it. He has a need, however, to think things through and plan things out well in advance. How can we both be sensitive to each other's needs while still feeling our own needs are met?" Form today's episode you'll takeaway: Why this dynamic of tension happens in your relationship How you can bring awareness to your differences first to leverage them as a team rather than have them be things you try to change in your partner Two tips you can implement right now to be sure both of your needs get met and you both feel balanced in your decision making together as a true team. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram Resources For Your Relationship: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Wanna take the relationship assessment? First get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay shipping) to join the book club! Follow us on Instagram

Swinging for the fence right from the start here… criticism in your relationship in one of the top four things that lead to disconnection and divorce (*The Gottman Institute). Even besides that fact, being criticized by your partner just sucks! It leads to arguments, conflicts, and a loss of connection at best. Though it may seem like a topic that you want to tell your partner to listen to, because this is something that THEY need to work on, there are key things that you BOTH can work on to better receive feedback, give feedback, and the major difference between criticism. With this you will be able to use feedback in your relationship at the right time and to evolve your relationship to be even better! This topic came up from the question that Aaron G submitted in the Power Couple Book Club. He asked: "how can I take criticism better? I tend to get defensive, then nothing is solved and things are weird for a few days." From this episode you'll: Know the difference between criticism and feedback How to take feedback without getting defensive How to both give and receive feedback in your relationship to become stronger together About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram Resources For Your Relationship: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay shipping) Follow us on Instagram

So here you are, trying to share with your partner something that is important to you and something that you feel emotion around… Then they say something like: "you are overreacting, it's not that big of a deal", or even "that doesn't make sense!" You immediately feel invalidated and maybe that your feelings don't matter, right? This causes many upsets and conflicts for couples and at the very least, disconnects you from love and understanding from your partner. Today's topic came from a coaching session we had this week, in which we then posted this question to our couples community: "Do you ever notice that you feel your emotions are invalidated by your partner, what has you feel that way?" There were many replies and great examples of the words and actions that caused people to feel invalidated (we will cover a number of them). From this episode you'll take away: What causes you to feel invalidated The 3 reasons why this is used as a defensive mechanism The new actions to take to keep from invalidating each other's emotions Quotes: "Yes there are universal truths, but there are also personal truths, for both you and your partner. What you BOTH are feeling right now are both true for YOU!" - Aaron About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram Resources For Your Relationship: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay shipping) Get 50% OFF The Couples Workshop (online home edition) to practice communication skills, resolve recurring disagreements, and connect more than ever! Follow us on Instagram

You know those things your partner says or does that TRIGGER you? YES trigger, meaning you have an automatic emotion that comes up that then causes you to get upset. Then from there you may both do things that hurt and keep you disconnected for hours, days, or even weeks! You're not alone, we received hundreds of comments when we asked the community what triggers them in their relationship. This episode comes directly from a post on FB and Instagram about "what does your partner do that triggers you?" We share what many of those responses were PLUS: The root cause of your personal triggers 3 things you can do differently when you do get triggered And how to talk calmly to your partner about triggers so they can support you Quotes: "It's not your partner's responsibility to tip-toe around your emotional triggers. It is your opportunity to identify them, heal them and then ask them to support you." - Jocelyn "Become aware, then share!" - Aaron About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram Resources For Your Relationship: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay shipping) Get 50% OFF The Couples Workshop (online home edition) to practice communication skills, resolve recurring disagreements, and connect more than ever! Follow us on Instagram

Avoiding conflicts in the short term only lead to resentment building in the long term! Though you may have adapted the philosophy of avoiding conflicts from other examples that you saw, or your own past experiences. It hurts your relationship by turning into resentment. You can even be a happy and growth focused couple but can start to build a rift in just a few days time. So we took this topic of releasing resentment or getting past old hurts from Andrew on Instagram and Teresa on Facebook. They both essentially asked: "How do I let go of resentments or past hurts in my relationship now?" So in this episode today you'll takeaway: Why and how resentments build up from avoiding conflicts and withholding communications The steps to take to release any past hurts or resentments How to use the steps to 'close the circle' on future arguments, so that they don't repeat themselves in the future and turn into resentment later on. From listening you will feel free from keeping things held inside and clear about what you can do next to create connection out of conflict. About Us: We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram Resources For Your Relationship: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved! Get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping) Start your on-the-go Communication Course For Couples

Facing any time of challenge let alone a global down economy can have you wondering and doubting if you can pursue your passion. You may be wondering is this really the time to start or even grow a business (especially as a couple)? You are about to find the answer to that and much more as Chris and Lori Harder share how they went from humiliation in the 2008 crash to building the foundation of the multiple million dollar companies they run TOGETHER. You will hear how the requirements to be successful especially when you back is against a wall, you pivot, and reinvent yourself individually and as a couple! Learn how even having a good economy is the enemy to a great business! Plus how being business partners will take your romantic relationship to levels other couples won't ever reach. Questions Ask In The Interview: You two started a business together in the 2008 crash when you were laid off from what many would say is a steady job. How did you get resourceful rather than victims? Can you really pursue what you are passionate about or do you have to do the thing that pays the bills? Do you think now is a good time to start or grow a business as a couple? Or at least be thinking about additional income streams? What challenge did you two encounter in your relationship because you also become business partners? How do you make financial decisions when you don't necessarily agree with each other, and what about if that turns into a fight? How do you start to repair any broken trust that comes up whether in your romantic or business relationship? Quotes: "Good is the enemy of great!" - Chris Harder "You are ever only one conversation away from your desired outcome" - Lori Harder Resources From The Freemans: Apply to Become a Certified Relationship Coach & start a coaching business Get a FREE hard copy of the book 📚 The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping) Follow us on Instagram About The Guests: Lori & Chris Harder aren't your average couple, they are truly a power couple for their strengths as individuals and as a couple. Lori Harder is a best selling author, Forbes Top Rated podcast host, founder of 'Lite Pink' and 'The Bliss Project'. Chris Harder is an entrepreneur, investor, avid philanthropist, and podcaster. After an 11-year career as an executive and partner in the banking industry, he retired from banking in 2011 and partnered with his wife, Lori, to start and scale four different multi-million dollar businesses, along with investing in several other successful startups. Connect More With The Guests: Apply for their grant for entrepreneurs Chris Harder's Instagram Lori Harder's Instagram

Ever have those moments that don't feel like they're going your way? It could be that you suddenly got into a disagreement on a seemingly great day, your kids aren't acting like you want them to, maybe one of you lost your job during the quarantine period…..or maybe your dog stepped on a cactus early in the morning (like our story) This episode is all about how to let go of RESISTING the present moment and what is HAPPENING. When you're resisting what's happening, you can get frustrated and not have a great attitude. We'll share a relatable story from how our day did not go as we expected this week, but how we switched our attitude about it quickly! Connect More With Us: As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved. Get $50 off the Communication Course For Couples. (use coupon code: PODCAST)

Things have absolutely changed in the world and in your life from this pandemic. You probably experience a change in your relationship roles (including taking on additional roles you never thought you would have to) and the amount of time you are in your home and around your partner. Plus, no matter what type of job, career, or business you are in; you probably have felt an impact in your finances! Of course this has always been a top stressor on marriages, but now it can be glaring at you in the face, having you feel a lot of fear and uncertainty. This can bring up additional tension and pressure in your relationship together causing you to fight against each other. So get ready to hear from iconic Elena Cardone, as her and her husband Grant are no strangers to challenges, financial downturns, and crashes. What you are going to know from Elena is that marriage is what makes you a better individual and how you can handle financial downturns. You are going to have the ways to stop fighting about 'small things' when you envision, create, and defend your vision and empire together (whatever size it might be). Plus the ways to leverage your individual strengths and weaknesses. So you will feel complete trust, support, and confidence to lay the groundwork to fulfilling your dreams together, no matter what challenges arise. Questions Asked In This Interview: You two had started your relationship 3 years before the 2008 crash. So while many people still feel the impact of that time what was your mindset and belief during those times, that positioned you to be here now? What can couples do (including believing) to keep from panicking and weather a financial downturn together without letting money hurt their marriage? In your book as well as personally in the media, you talk about "guarding your empire"-- what does that look like for couples right now? Many of the pressures on marriages come from forced change in relationship roles. What are some of your strategies for balancing parenting, business, and your vision as a couple? Have you and Grant been getting any couples time or huddle together during the quarantine to always be on the same page? What are ways that couples can come out stronger after this season? Quotes: "When you are attacking your partner, you are playing at a very small level and a small game. You need to have goals and visions that are big enough and exciting enough and know who it is you want to be as a couple." "It's not about male or female, it's about your strengths and weaknesses and who does what best within the relationship. Do what you need to do and have 100% trust in your partner" "Its vital to be able to change and not be fixed on ideas about the way things are supposed to be." - Elena Cardone Other Resources From The Freemans: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping) Follow us on Instagram More About The Guests Elena & Grant Cardone: They are a truly iconic couple that is building an empire. First for their family as they have been married for 15 years and are loving parents to two children (one of which you will even hear join at the end!) Then second for other families as they are both best-selling authors, host the 10X Growth Conference, one of the largest for thousands of entrepreneurs, and run one of the largest real-estate empires (Cardone Capital) in the world, valued at $800 M. With this they have been able to raise hundreds of millions for charities. As you will hear from Elena, she passionately wants to empower women partners and help make marriage cool again! Order Elena's book Build An Empire HERE

During these times of uncertainty with the coronavirus, do you find yourself torn between wanting to be really productive and taking time out to relax and just slow down? Or do you see many other people talking about finding the opportunity in these times to serve more people and grow your own influence and impact; and feel pressure to try and do the same? Many couples are finding themselves in this dichotomy, which is putting even more pressure on the relationship, especially when each partner feels differently about this time. So where is the balance between being productive and rejuvenating or even being able to just stay positive when you have emotions of uncertainty, fear, disconnection from your partner, or just not being on the same page? In this episode with brilliant, courageous, and inspirational entrepreneur Jasmine Star, you will be able to find your balance, get clarity on what truly inspires you during this time, how to stay on the same page with your partner and be positive and productive during any challenging time! Questions Asked In This Interview: During this quarantine, what practices do you have as a couple to stay positive and productive? How do you two give each other appropriate feedback that doesn't trigger defensiveness? Adopting/being parents and being entrepreneurs, how is it going so far getting self-care time, biz time, parenting time and relationship time? As both entrepreneurs and spouses, what kinds of challenges come up and how do you handle them? For couples thinking about starting a business during these times, what would you say? Quotes: "Within the projects of our lives we call it the 51-49. There is always one of us that has 51% ownership to make that final decision. This has saved us time, money, and even therapy." "Many think they will have the support of their partners, but you will never get them to complete assignments or projects when you want it, if you do not have their complete buy-in." - Jasmine Star Connect More With Us: On Instagram (and tell us what you took away from this episode) ✅ Get instant access to 'The Couples Workshop' HERE (right to your home) 🖥 More About The Guest: Jasmine Star, in partnership with her husband JD, is a Photographer & Business Strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love. After leaving a scholarship to UCLA law school, she picked up a camera, pursued curiosity, and built the business of her dreams. A decade later, she is educating entrepreneurs on how to do the same! They even just adapted a brand new child into their life right has the quarantine was taking effect. So with being new parents, romantic partners, business partners, and influencers; she is the perfect person to help you stay positive and productive as a couple during challenging times. Connect with Jasmine at: jasminestar.com For all the entrepreneurs and personal brands learn about having your social media curated for you at: socialcurator.com

Start your day off with a dose of laughter + power-packed content! This episode is your moment to gain 3 ways you become Stronger Than Ever during these tough times. If you follow us on social media, you've heard us say, "this time will either strengthen your relationship or strain it…..all based on your skills, actions and choices!" Since you're listening to this podcast, you obviously are committed to it STRENGTHENING. So grab a cup of tea or head on a run to enjoy this episode giving you 3 practical ways to do just that! PLUS, we're also including 3 clips from our 'Couples Workshop' (recorded home edition) so you can get a sneak peek into why couples are BUZZING around the world talking about how they are more connected than ever! Connect More With Us: On Instagram (and tell us what you took away from this episode) ✅ Get instant access to 'The Couples Workshop' HERE (right to your home) 🖥

In this episode you will know that expectations are the cause of any and all disappointments that have come up, or will come up in your relationship. But this is not a problem at all once you know that it's from the unexpressed or unknown expectations. You will always have expectations whether from the past that you are becoming aware of, or if you are growing and evolving as people and as a couple, there will always be new ones you discover. From this interview with Patrick and Carrie Antrim, you will have the way to uncover as well as express any and all disappointments (whether from the past or ones still to come as you grow together) with your partner. So that you will both feel understood, on the same page, connected, and ready to become the best partners you can be no matter what challenges arise! Questions asked in this interview: What are expectations you each now realize you had in the beginning of the relationship? Looking back, what was the impact of any of these unknown or unexpressed expectations? What are some basic needs and wants you have for the relationship? What are some aspirational needs and wants you have? Did you two talk about your needs and wants proactively or did you discover them over time from challenges coming up? What is the best way for you to share new expectations of your needs and wants with your partner that you are bound to have as you grow as an individual, a couple, and business partners? Quotes: "Being with someone that is ok with designing a life, verses living a life they are just reacting to." - Patrick Antrim Connect More With Us: Follow us on Instagram ✅ Attend the LIVE Online Couples Workshop (right to your home) 🖥 Get a FREE hardcopy of The New Power Couple book (just pay for shipping)📚 Connect More With The Guests: Patrick and Carrie Antrim are media entrepreneurs that help brands tell great stories and scale their business with video. They are Knowledge Business Coaches that produce high level events and masterminds. Including their own Multi Family business and yearly summit and women's event. They do all of this while being a blended family with 4 kids! Connect with the Multi Family Leadership brand Attend the Multi Family Summit event live or online

This episode is all about the 'Skills for Healthy Romantic Relationships'! No matter what you have heard from songs, movies, or people in general LOVE ISN'T actually enough. Loving each other doesn't guarantee that you'll have a truly healthy relationship. Believe it right now or not what you need are the skills and corresponding habits to have a long term healthy relationship! In this episode, from our "Empowered Couples Show" on YouTube, you will have 2 skills that lead to healthy relationships and reduce the patterns that lead to unhealthy ones using evidenced based tools for couples! You'll leave feeling confident that you DO HAVE everything you need to have love be the foundation of your healthy romantic relationship! ✔︎SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more relationship videos: Connect More With Us: Follow us on Instagram ✔︎ Attend the LIVE Online Couples Workshop (right to your home) 🖥 Get a FREE hardcopy of The New Power Couple book (just pay for shipping)📚

In this episode you will know the most important factor for a healthy relationship: creating the right environment! You may think that sounds like focusing on your home life, yet you will have the 4 areas that create your total environment: home, relationships with other couples, geographical location, between you and your partner. You will have a pattern interrupt method, activities to do on the weekend to keep the environment of love & passion between the two of you going, how lifestyle design can be incorporated to have a great relationship, and even a game you can play with each other that will spark playfulness, intimacy, creativity, and allow you to communicate anything that you have been afraid or hesitate to tell your partner. All of this will leave you feeling the ease and clarity in which you can use this most important aspect of your life, to support you and your spouse having a truly successful relationship. Questions asked in this interview: What is the most important factor for creating a successful and happy relationship? What is the importance of having a community around you, and the couples you spend time with? What are the challenges when you don't have this community? Define the term 'Coupledom' and why it's important to focus on as a couple? What should you look for in other couples to hangout with that will support you? What are some of your activities on the weekends that keep you two in love and the passion alive? What are some tangible benefits to switching up where you live? Other resources: 1) Follow us on Instagram 2) Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping) Connect More With The Guests: Rono & Sierra are a dynamic duo who have dedicated their life's work to supporting couples in awakening to their highest potential and realigning their north star to create powerful evolutions in life, love and spirituality. Sharing over 35 years of adventure together first as friends, then business partners, then lovers, and then husband and wife; they focus being ceremony facilitators, pleasure provocateurs, and ambassadors of fun. All to create extraordinary retreat experiences and powerful containers for couples to catalyze their dreams and desires. They bring together high frequency, conscious people who seek playful and profound experiences to enrich their lives through the creation of Eden Rising… a first of its kind, "restival" and private sanctuary for couples to evolve their relationship. See more about the Eden Is Rising Retreat and apply to be a part of the event!

Don't feed into the FEAR in the world right now or let it impact your family life. As you can see, the news is pumping out scare based tactics and it can be hard to compartmentalize that and keep it outside the home. The last thing you want is for outside fears (global sickness, financial economy, political future) to start to create tension and arguments between you and your spouse. What you allow to influence you, will be how you respond and interact with your partner and your family. You will start to talk about the things you are fearful of… work, kids future, your health, a family member, your own financial future. Even to the point of seeing what you fear within your own partner. So in today's episode you'll: Know: The most important thing to focus on during stressful times Have: 3 ways to guard your family from worry and stress Feel: a sense of power for what you can control in your life Other resources: SUBSCRIBE to the new web show Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just cover shipping) and join the Power Couple Book Club! Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to this new game show type episode called "HE Said/SHE Said"! In this type of episode, on the Empowered Couples podcast, you will laugh, be entertained, and relate to this couple as they find out how they see things differently in their marriage even when they love each other, live together, and have been together for years. No matter how well you think you know your partner, you can see things differently AND often don't even realize! (remember the newlywed game, yup it's going to be like that!) In this episode you will know that no matter how long you have been together you are still going to see things differently (especially when it comes to money), but these differences can be turned into real strengths of your relationship. You are going to have questions to ask your partner to be more on the same page with money PLUS one powerful action to implement this week. Listening to this episode you will feel more aware and connected with your partner when it comes to your money habits. Press play and enjoy this 100% relatable conversation! He-Said/She-Said Questions Asked: Would you say your partner is more of a saver or spender? Would you say you are more of a saver or spender? Who gets more frustrated about money? What can frustrate you about the way your partner handles money? If you were left to your own devices, how do you think you'd handle money yourself? If you all of a sudden earned 10,000 today, what would you do with the majority of it (be honest)? Other resources: 1) Schedule your Relationship Breakthrough Session mentioned in this episode. Scroll ½ way down the home page for the link and details to schedule. 2) Follow us on Instagram About The Guests: Today you will meet Garrett & Chelsea who live in Alberta Canada and recently got married and are creating a blended family! They wanted to talk about their different perspectives about MONEY! Anyone else out there have the saver/spender patterns in the relationship? Also, be sure to connect to them on social media! They are certified relationship coaches of Empowered Couples University and building a relationship coaching business to support other blended families on their journey of connection, trust, and love. Follow The Zimmermans On Instagram

In this episode you will know that there is ONE MAJOR thing that you must stop doing in order to experience yourselves as a power couple. In this sense, it's your own version of being a power couple where you are able to approach any challenge with the skills to stay on the same team, communicate your needs and desires effectively, and pursue your purpose together. Yet if you are doing just this one small thing… it will be impossible for you to become that power couple. When this keeps happening in a relationship it is the core reason that couples feel they are "unable to make the marriage work any longer"! Tune into this short episode to make sure you stop this habit and put yourself on the path to being and maintaining the power couple you know you are meant to be. Other resources: 1) Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then join the "POWER COUPLE Book Club" 2) Follow us on Instagram (and let us know if you would like us to bring the Couples Workshop to your city!) 3) Join the Online Couples Workshop

Have you ever had thoughts that: "The sex we had in the beginning of our relationship was the best we will have", or even "I can't talk about what I want more in our sex life because my partner will be uncomfortable or unwilling to talk"? Well if you fall into that category, you are like many other couples out there. But just because you have a lot of company, this is not a place you want to continue to stay in. Imagine that no matter how busy you are, no matter how long you have been married, and no matter how open you or your partner have been to talking about your sex life… You can raise your sexual satisfaction starting right here in this episode! In this episode you will know that no matter the season of marriage you are in now, your sexual future doesn't have to be predictable but can be extraordinary. You will have ways to initiate sex more frequently and have it be balanced between you both, the challenges that face both men and women, and ways to communicate your most current needs. So you will feel more at ease and confident to explore your sexual intimacy with your partner and have your satisfaction be higher than it has in years! Questions asked in this interview: Do you ever have times you're dissatisfied with your intimacy and how do you bring it up to your partner? What are the biggest challenges that partners (even men specifically) are dealing with that keep them from bringing up the conversations about sex? In the beginning of a relationship, intimacy seems to be more about passion and physical excitement. Does intimacy change to mean something different the longer you are in a relationship? What is it that actually makes your sex life "better" over time, rather than fading? What are the 5 types of intimacy? Is there a real stereotype on men and women for what sexual intimacy means to each of them? (ex. Frequency vs being romanced) In a season where a couple is upset and disconnected from each other, they wait to feel like having sex. Does a couple need to wait to "feel like it" to have sex or can having sex first be what brings that feeling back? What is a practical way couples can practice initiating sex to have it be balanced? Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Book your Relationship Breakthrough Session with us for $97, with 100% guarantee you have a breakthrough in your relationship. (Scroll 3/4 down the page) Connect with guests Tony & Alisa here: As founders of ONE Extraordinary Marriage podcast and ONE Marriage Conference as well as being married 25 years; Tony & Alisa believe that a healthy combination of sex, love, and commitment is more than the foundation of a strong marriage… it's the glue that will keep a marriage together. It is through this lens that they help time-crunched couples become intentional about their lives and create the marriage that they desire. They are experienced marriage coaches, podcasters, and the co-authors of the Amazon best seller, 7 Days of Sex Challenge. Website: One Extraordinary Marriage Podcast: "One Extraordinary Marriage Show" FREE Resource from the show: 19 Questions to Amazing Sex

You desire to be a GREAT partner, not just an okay partner! But in the modern world, there are a lot of pressures and stressors that can distract you from the most essential ingredients to being a great spouse. That's why this episode includes just THREE that you can focus on mastering for the coming months….so that you can step UP your game as a partner! Today you will hear how to be an even better partner through developing these essential traits: Follow-through (doing what you say you will) Emotional Intelligence (taking responsibility for your emotions) Listening for the positive intent (set aside your filter) Other resources: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just cover shipping) and join the Power Couple Book Club! Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to this new game show type episode called "He Said/She Said"! In this type of episode, on the Empowered Couples podcast, you will laugh, be entertained, and relate to this couple as they find out how they see things differently in their marriage even when they love each other, live together, and have been together for years. No matter how well you think you know your partner, you can see things differently AND often don't even realize! (remember the newlywed game, yup it's going to be like that!) In this "Game Show" episode you will learn from the answers this couple gives on the area of 'Time Management'. You will know that some places where your partner experiences anxiety are from not wanting to disappoint you. And that though you have different behaviors (like around time management) you can still have the same experiences. You will have ways to change your perception of time for yourself and your partner. You will feel inspired by your differences and that time is limitless. Individual Game Show Questions Asked: Who would you say cares more about being on time? As soon as you feel you might be late, how do you feel? What do you think is the most appropriate or best time to arrive at a place which has a scheduled start time? Who is more organized and the better planner? What's a personality trait they have different than you, that you're most attracted to? What personality trait of theirs makes you the most frustrated? Other Resources: 1) Get $50 OFF the Communication Course for Couples that you can listen to on-the go. Use coupon code: PODCAST 2) Follow us on Instagram About The Guests: 1) Attend a virtual Breath-Work event 2) Follow them on Instagram In this episode you will meet Cory and Jessica (The Healing Couple) from San Diego who have been together for 3 years. He is a naturopathic doctor, she is an influential yoga teacher, and together they are certified breath-work coaches who help people by the hundreds reduce stress, feel more calm, confident, and clear. They have elected to explore the area of "Mindset" as it pertains to 'Time Management' as this is an area of their relationship that can still cause upsets, disagreements, and disconnection. They are willing to individually be asked the same questions around time management to then be surprised by how each answered these questions whether it be the same or surprisingly different.

In this episode you will learn just why holding a frustration in by saying nothing, hurts just as much (or even more in the long run) as reacting and getting angry at your partner. This short episode by Aaron is specifically in those moments when men 'shut down', hold emotion in, and withdraw; without saying anything to their partner, when they get angry. WOMEN: in moments like these you feel isolated, shut out, you don't know what is going on with your partner. Plus even when there is not an argument happening, this has you feel like you just don't know as much about what's happening internally for your spouse. You want to know more about them as you live your life and relationships together, and you feel you just can't break into truly knowing them. MEN: This is such a pattern that we all default to, and we even think 'is for the best'. Of course when you think of it, not saying anything when you get mad, certainly is better than the alternative of yelling in anger. Sometimes you may even want them to thank you for this 'gift' you are giving your spouse. The truth is in both cases for men and women, holding thoughts and emotions inside, even the ones that can be hurtful or cause an argument (even make it worse) is the wrong approach. This episode goes into WHY and WHAT to do instead when you find yourselves in either one of these situations. Other resources: 1) Schedule your Relationship Breakthrough Session mentioned in this episode. Scroll ½ way down the page for the link and details to schedule. 2) Follow us on Instagram

Every couple needs to hear this in 2020. Why you might ask? Well you are a modern, driven couple and with that drive it's so easy to 'bulldoze' your partner with your ideas, energy, decision making, and just being a boss in your own life. Yet that doesn't always lead to a collaborative relationship. Today you'll meet Angie Lee & Clay Hebert. These two not only have modern relationship wisdom to share, but they also are powerhouses in their own respective business! Their stories will show you how you can be powerful and driven in your profession/business AND be a supportive, encouraging, and present partner when that's what the relationship calls for! In this episode you will: Know ways to not bulldoze each other or get into power struggles. Have the most effective and modern ways to communicate, bring humor, lead, and look at relationship roles to best serve the relationship in any situation. Feel ready and confident to take on the world as a POWER COUPLE! Questions Asked In this Interview: Both of you individually are successful in starting a business and running a company. What principles or mindset has made you successful in business that you see will have the relationship also be successful? How do you switch from a dominant leadership role energy to softening into a supportive and open state when your partner needs it? (And not just bulldoze them) That's such a great point you make so can you talk more about leading within the relationship and the roles of Provider/Protector and Supporter/Enhancer? What else do you see is needed for really effective and smooth communication within the relationship? For women if safety and appreciation is the foundation for physical intimacy, how do you have your female partners continue to feel safe and appreciated? How do you keep from feeling guilty or your partner feeling neglected when you want to focus more on your business and your impact? Quotes: "Consistency in a successful business and in a relationship is the same, it's a choice" - Angie Lee "When you take care of yourself (your own health and energy) the partnership just explodes." - Angie Lee "One thing most men never get taught is that most women have to walk through the world a little on the defensive for their safety. Most men don't ever have to think of that." - Clay About The Guests: Angie Lee is a Podcaster (of Forbes top rated podcast: The Angie Lee show with over 7 million downloads), Creator, Owner of Soul DBC, Speaker, and Entrepreneur Marketer for Women to not suck at sales! Imagine if somehow Tony Robbins, Gary V, and Ellen had a baby… it would be Angie Lee. Her partner Clay Hebert is the Merlin of Marketing and founder of The Perfect Brand Workshop and The Perfect Introduction. He helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and brands get clarity, tell their story, and fund their dreams! Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just cover shipping) and join the Power Couple Book Club! ATTEND Angie's 'Pays To Be Brave' Women's Conference here: https://www.angielee.com/PTBB2020

This new year of 2020 is your year to have a breakthrough financially- both in your mindset AND wealth created as a couple! In this chat with The Freemans, you will hear some real-talk and real examples of how you can generate money out of thin air, create space for money to circulate to you, and know that you don't have to just rely on one or two income streams anymore! The times are changing with money, so you'll want to hear this episode and what you can do as a couple. In this episode, you will: Know: why it's important to think differently about money in 2020 Have: 4 must-do's for your money this year Feel: fired up for a breakthrough and new energy around money! Other resources: 1) Get $50 OFF the Money Course for Couples that you can listen to on-the go. Use coupon code: money2020 (all together) 2) Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to this new game show type episode called "HE Said/SHE Said"! In this type of episode, on the Empowered Couples podcast, you will laugh, be entertained, and relate to this couple as they find out how they see things differently in their marriage even when they love each other, live together, and have been together for years. No matter how well you think you know your partner, you can see things differently AND often don't even realize! (remember the newlywed game, yup it's going to be like that!) In This Episode: You will meet Gretchen and Mike from Minnesota, who have been married for 13 years. They have decided to explore the area of communication within their relationship, as it's an area that they experience having bigger differences. They are willing to individually be asked the same questions around communication to then be surprised by how each answered these questions whether it be the same or surprisingly different. Welcome to the show "He Said/She Said"! **Disclaimer: we by no means intend to exclude any type of relationship with the title, He Said/She Said. We just thought it was a fun, catchy name. Please include yourself no matter what type of a relationship you choose. Much love, The Freemans** Game Show Questions Asked: Each individually answer: Who would you say is a better communicator? Who do you think your partner would say is a better communicator? What about communication feels challenging? Is communication more about talking or listening? Does either one of you dominate conversations? Who initiates having difficult conversations more often? Who is better at reconciling & repairing from a conflict? Where or from whom do you feel you learned relationship communication skills? Quotes: "If it's something I realize will help him, and not actually hurt me, I'm becoming more open to any of his requests" - Gretchen. "We got into a fight, and looking back all I needed to do was say that this wasn't a good time right now and ask for a different time later on when I could really receive what she was saying." - Mike Other Resources: 1) Learn more about the Assessment and Self-Paced Relationship Course AND get $100 OFF with coupon code: podcast 2) Follow us on Instagram

**This will be one of the most important podcast episodes you ever listen to as a couple** This year can either be an average year or an extraordinary year, depending on how aligned and focused you are as a couple! You may find the holiday season stressful, routine, an obligation, or maybe exciting and new. But we encourage you to set aside some time together to implement the 3 types of goals we're suggesting in this episode to get aligned for the year. Here is a way to look at goals differently AND have them be things that actually inspire you as a couple! In this episode you will: Know- 3 'new' types of goals to set as a couple to get an "R.O.I" Have- prompting questions to get you two talking and getting on the same page. Feel- focused and inspired so it can be the best year and decade of your lives! Other Resources: Register for the ONLINE COUPLES WORKSHOP! FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then join the "POWER COUPLE Book Club" Follow us on Instagram

In this special episode, you will get to hear us being interviewed on the "Confident Couples Podcast" hosted by Bud and Sara Dunn. This was such a fun, humorous, and much needed topic about the impact that technology and social media has on modern day relationships (who doesn't experience this right?!) Both sides of the positive impact and some of the areas that there may be 'negative' impacts on your connection, both of which you will even be surprised by! In this episode you will know some of the positive and negative impacts of social media (that you wouldn't normally think about) on modern relationships. You will then be able to make new agreements, set healthy boundaries, release the hold onto some assumptions you may have about your partner, and maintain (even restore) trust and connection within the relationship. With all this said, you will be able to use social media and technology within your relationship to continuously be even more connected and on the same page with your vision! Questions asked in this interview What are the things you see that are impacting and challenging modern couples with social media and technology? You say a big takeaway for couples is to make agreements around using technology, what are some examples? How can couples use social media and technology productively within their relationship? What advice is there for one partner when they do not agree with the type of content their partner looks at and consumes? How can a couple recover from a "trust breaking event" as it pertains to social media and what they look at? Is it necessary to make these grand public professions of love for our partners for every single life event? If I don't, does that mean I'm not being the best partner I can be? Quotes: "Most couples are just holding on to assumptions about their partners, when what they really need is agreements. This makes all the difference in your trust and connection". - Jocelyn Connect More With The Guests: Connect with "Confident Couples" and Bud & Sarah more at: 1)Website: https://budandsara.com/ 2) Instagram: @BudandSara Other Resources: 1) Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then join the "POWER COUPLE Book Club" 2) Follow us on Instagram

If you're alive in 2019/2020, then you're likely 'busy.' We know you're alive because you're reading this ;-) But just because the two of you are busy with kids, career, to-do lists, etc...doesn't mean you can't also keep the SPARK alive in your relationship year after year. A part of having a truly happy, thriving, connected relationship is being able to keep the spark of passion, excitement, and newness alive. In this episode you will: KNOW: that no matter how busy you are, you can prioritize having a passionate relationship HAVE: 3 practical ways to ignite that spark in your busy life FEEL: surprised, ready and eager to see your partner and take action! Quotes: "Don't wait until you feel like it to make an attempt for intimacy, take action, and then you will feel it!" - Jocelyn Other Resources: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then you can join the "POWER COUPLE Book Club"! Follow us on Instagram

Hello friends, get ready to meet Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle! They are the CEO and COO respectively of the 7- figure lifestyle brand for businessmen, Billion Dollar Body and the community the Billion Dollar Brotherhood. Where men can achieve their highest potential in both their business and their health. Both have been featured in media like Forbes, Oxygen, Huffington Post, and featured in top podcasts. Nicholas is also the host of their own Billion Dollar Body podcast which has over 300,000 downloads, as well as an international speaker and author of the new book Modern Day Businessman: Success Without Sacrifice. They are passionate not only about people having healthy bodies, but healthy relationships and truly achieving their dreams in life. And welcoming their first child in January 2020. They believe anyone's network is what determines their net-worth! In this episode you will learn: There is no need to sacrifice your own personal goals within your relationship. And it's even by focusing on striving to be the best person you can be, that will be your invitation to your partner to strive to be the best they can be. You will hear 2 activities and conversations that you can have with your partner today, so that you can feel the most collaborative and supportive of each other (and your relationship goals) that you have ever been. This will put you on the path of achieving the most you ever have together. Questions asked in this interview How do you balance both holding your partner accountable to their goals (both individually and business), but also being their caring spouses and confidant? Is there a certain way you have to approach conversations to not trigger the other, when you want to invite them up (in either their performance or mindset)? Do you hear from men in your group that they don't really know how to gain their spouses support? What's your advice for how to communicate their goal to their spouse? Do you think men today are at all intimidated by a powerful female partner? What do you wish you knew about healthy relationships growing up? Quotes: "Always focus on what is good about them, you do not need to try to change them, you wouldn't even want an exact version of yourself" -Amanda "It may sound like a scary question to ask, but ask how you can be a better partner. The answer will surprise you (in a good way)" -Nicholas Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Book your Relationship Breakthrough Session here that was mentioned in the episode PS. Because of demand there is a $97 placeholder to book your breakthrough session. Connect More With The Guests: Get a copy of the book Modern Day Businessman: Success Without Sacrifice.

Welcome to another 'Mini Chat with The Freemans'. This time we are talking about this subject of personal development, but as a couple. How do you get your partner on board with first growing as an individual AND THEN doing it together as a couple? Of course without them getting defensive, feeling something is wrong, or thinking you need counseling. That is exactly what we'll cover, and by tuning into this episode you will learn that progress = happiness, and growing (getting better at anything) is the most fundamental and natural thing in life. You will have 3 steps to actually bringing up this kind of conversation with your partner, in a way that has them feel open and curious about how you can both make positive progress in any area of your life together. Which will have you feeling at ease and a contribution to both your partner and the direction of your relationship. This is the path of happiness and fulfillment throughout your life! Summary of The Steps To Have The Conversation: Work on your delivery Lead by example Get curious about them Other resources: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping) Follow us on Instagram

For all the parents out there! Have you ever thought it was too difficult to balance being a great parent and a great partner to your spouse? Do you feel this is a season that you have to sacrifice some areas of your own life or relationship to 'make it all work'? If so this is THE episode for you as you introduce you to Figs and Teale O'Sullivan are a powerful couple, both of whom are marriage and family EFT certified therapists from SF, CA. They are the founders of Empathi, a company that provides affordable and convenient relationship support for both individuals and couples. Empathi offers online courses as well as live support from a whole team of licensed and certified therapists; through fun, effective, and simple solutions to help couples stop fighting, stop suffering, and snuggle more. Figs designed Empathi to be available for everyone, no matter their socio-economic status, orientation or station in life. So all couples can "Love better with Empathi"! In this episode you will: know that even as you enter into more demanding seasons of life as a parent, that you can truly be a strong individual and strong spouse. You will have ways to create intentional time for you and your spouse, no matter how little time you really have and tools to have arguments in a way that actually benefits your own kids. So that you can feel connection, compassion, and empathy in your relationship no matter how busy (or dirty with kids) your life feels. Questions asked in this interview What is the biggest challenge for couples to maintain connection and a strong relationship with each other when they are raising kids? Is any parenting season more difficult than others? Have you found that most couples experience being limited in their time and focus toward each other, or to things they want to experience, when they are parents? Since family dynamics have evolved and many more women are working or starting businesses AND wanting to be a mother, are you noticing any new levels of 'overwhelm'? And what can do about that What are some ways couples can still connect when they have young children? Should a couple argue in front of their kids or shelter them from disagreements? Traditional parenting roles were seen in a hierarchy (patriarchy) model. In modern parenting, is there a better model to follow that empowers the entire family to contribute? Why is it important to have empathy and what is it in practice anyway? What is Emotionally Focused Therapy and how can parents best use it to lead and connect with both their spouse and children? Connect More With The Guests: As mentioned in the episode, you can take your own Relationship Empathi Quiz Here Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Book a Relationship Breakthrough Session with us PS. Because of demand the call is a $97 placeholder to book your breakthrough session.

We received a message last week on instagram that powerfully portrayed how many of you might feel about expressing your needs to your spouse. The question said, 'how do I tell my partner I really want (and need) for us to proactively work on our communication and that I want to start working on us more? I don't want to upset her.' Now the content of what you want to say or ask of your partner might be different, the context is likely similar: you want to share something important to your partner without rocking the boat. So this episode will dive into ways that we bring up these subjects with each other: In this episode you will: Know the 3 easy to make mistakes you might be making when trying to communicate your needs to your partner now. Have 3 game changing ways to better communicate your needs so that keep you both on the 'same team'. So that you feel empowered to make requests to each other that have you be the best partners you can be! Quotes: "The goal of a relationship is to grow, and to grow you need to have tension (just like lifting weights)" - Jocelyn Other Resources: Follow us on Instagram Book a Relationship Breakthrough Call with us P.S. The Family Meeting Worksheet mentioned in the episode can be given to you on the coaching call, scheduled with the link above. Because of demand, the call is now a $97 placeholder to book your breakthrough session.

Let's all be honest about something, we are all friends here… How many have you heard other people say (or even heard yourself saying), "it would be better if we argued less" or even "things are going so well lately as we have not argued at all"? However is this really the goal, should relationships be about NOT getting into disagreement, arguments or conflicts? Well NOT to this couple. In this episode we interview life and business partners CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, co-founders of Thrive Inc. They've spent 20 years helping men, women, couples, and teams to resolve difficult conflicts and create strong, thriving relationships. They've written two books: The Beauty of Conflict and The Beauty of Conflict for Couples. They do workshops on conflict resolution, communication, and teamwork at Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft and the Gates Foundation. In this episode you will learn that avoiding conflict or not having conflict at all is NOT the goal as conflict can be beautiful, have you be more connected, and be your true self! You will have their powerful 5-5-5 rules for conflicts as well as the most effective ways to have your conflicts better your relationship before, during, and after. All leaving you feeling confident and at ease about any conflict that arises in your relationship, because you will have the tools to use it to your advantage. Questions asked in this interview In your book, The Beauty of Conflict for Couples, you argue that the key to a lasting relationship isn't romance - it's conflict. Tell us more about that. How do you define conflict, what is it really? What would you say to a couples that says "we never argue or fight?" What are the unhealthy ways to be in a conflict? In your book, The Beauty of Conflict for Couples, you mention that many of the women you've worked with have worried that they've married the wrong person. What has them say that and how do you respond? What do you do to forgive yourself in the heat of a conflict? Quotes: "Conflict isn't something to fear or avoid. When handled the right way, conflict can unlock fresh ideas, build team trust, and create great results." "The more you are you, the juicer the relationship will be" Connect More With The Guests: Thrive Coaching & Consulting Free chapter of their book: The Beauty of Conflict for Couples Empowered Couples resources: Follow us on Instagram Tour the Empowered Couples University:

Brief description: Chemistry is what brings you together, your habits are what keep you together (or not). Can we be real for a second? Every week we meet couples who are wondering why they're not experiencing connection, passion, joy in their relationship. They love each other a lot, but something isn't quite working like they want it to. Well in this episode, we're going to demystify why that happens by going into the HABITS you must maintain in your relationship to become & stay a power couple. In this episode you will: KNOW: Why your habits are so impactful in either positive or negative ways for your relationship HAVE: 8 Powerful Habits for Power Couples covering---> Mindset/Emotions Physical/Sexual Professional Communication Spiritual Financial Social Family FEEL: Motivated to implement new habits as a couple that create connection & passion Quotes: "Chemistry is what brings you together, your habits are what keep you together (or not)." Other resources: Get a free 2-on-2 couples coaching call with The Freemans Follow us on Instagram

Meet Mike & Cari Skrdla from right here in Gilbert AZ. Both of them started the company "LifeBack" which is about helping you make the necessary changes to live a life you love living. Any challenges with career, relationships, and happiness are not supposed to be a constant state. So LifeBack aids as a lifeline of professional support, providing methods and empowerment to assist you with creating a life of your choosing. This is through coaching and live events like the Genius Bootcamp. Along with that mission, Mike runs 2 other business investing into real estate and CBD. Aside from what they do, they are both very close friends of ours that have always been there for us in our own spiritual journey, starting our own relationship, and listening & providing advice whenever we have needed it in our personal and professional life. In this episode you will learn the habits they implement to function as a true team and to support each others dreams while fulfilling on the vision for your own relationship. Questions asked in this interview: How do you create your partner newly each day? What does being a team really mean to you? How does having an agreement of time to allow yourself 'to be down', actually change your state faster? What habits bring you together when you feel you're going in different directions? How are you able to 'listen' to your partner with such curiosity and support when they are sharing things they fear, are afraid of, and have concerns about? How do you keep past relationship habits from affecting your current marriage? With everything that you are both up to, how do you keep from being overwhelmed or too busy for each other? Quotes: "Im not here to get in the way, but to support my husband in anything he wants to pursue." "The world you live in with your spouse is all your doing and all your creation" Connect More With The Guests: Learn more about the transformational work with LifeBack Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Access the Empowered Couples University communication audio course, and get your second one free from listening to the episode

Welcome to the next Mini Chat with the Freemans! This episode is all about MODERN marriage & the challenges that we all face in today's world. Now let's be real, life looks quite a bit different today than even 10 years ago, 20, and definitely 50. You face new challenges that most people don't address because it seems like it just 'is' that way….BUT we have solutions for you. Meaning, ways you can breakthrough these modern challenges you face as a couple. We promise, this will be relatable, practical solutions you'll want to implement right away! The 3 modern challenges addressed (and their solutions) in this episode: 1) The pressure to play so many different roles Solution - talk through any unspoken expectations you have of yourselves and each other. 2) Feeling too busy and tired (yet craving more joy and fulfillment) Solution - Prioritize a bonding activity every weekend BEFORE chores and to-do lists. Plus refer to your Couples Vision Statement? 3) Repeating yourselves from communication getting shortened into quick micro conversations Solution - Block time to have authentic family meetings and truly talk about how you're doing Quotes: "Don't just fill your calendar, make sure you fill your cup together" - Aaron Other resources: FREE in a 1 hour coaching call with us --->Relationship Coaching Call Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to the next Mini Chat with the Freemans! This episode is all about MONEY and the 5 most impactful habits that truly Empowered Couples implement to not only earn more money but experience more freedom, security, and unlimited options for their life together as a couple! In this episode: You will know how to breakthrough financial barriers you run into through establishing the right habits, those by other power couples. You will have the 5 Money Habits of Empowered Couples that you can utilize in your own relationship today. Leaving you feeling more peace and feel there are more options for you as a couple The 5 habits that are covered: Knowing your "Top Driver" for money. Only talk about money in pre-scheduled, calm times. (not in passing conversations) Invest In Yourselves. Diversify (don't just rely on your paychecks, don't spend it all on expenses, take a portion and invest outside of your 401k) Change to "We make" this much rather than "I make this much". Quotes: "Once you invest in and grow your money mindset, story, and belief, that is when you change your actions and your results with money" - Jocelyn Other resources: Join the mentioned Relationship Course from the episode ----> Couples Goals Accelerator Follow us on Instagram

Join us on this unique episode, where we were interviewed on an internet show by Raj and Gaby Sundra. They are the founders of "Relationship Fun and Games" and are on their 12th season of their "Fights Clean & Sex Dirty" show, that provides couples the resources to have better communication skills when they get into fights as well as spicing up their intimacy in new and fun ways! This business of theirs was born out of the necessity to become better partners themselves early on in their marriage when Raj was busy in business development consulting and their were starting their life in a new place. Now they are passionate to give the resources for others to ongoingly grow and strengthen their own relationship. For them relationships are at the heart of living your best life! In this episode you will: Know that getting into fights and arguments is not a problem in your relationship when you are able to "fight clean". You will have 4 tips on just what to do in the heat of a fight so you can feel you are always on the same page and confident that challenges lead you to being even more connected. Quotes: "Don't just compromise, create!" "An awesome relationship is your access to an awesome life" Connect More With The Guests: Access all of their "Fights Clean & Sex Dirty" show episodes here. Choose either category for how to fight clean with better communication or how to spice up your intimacy! https://relationshipfunandgames.com/ Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Attend the FREE "Communication Gap Masterclass" mentioned in this episode

This episode is one of the most vulnerable episodes from Jocelyn, as Aaron interviews her about her upbringing and her path to finally loving and appreciating herself. You'll hear the critical ways you can either strengthen or hurt the connection in your partnership from the quality of your relationship to yourself. You'll also hear practical ways you can develop a healthier relationship to yourself no matter how busy life gets. Quotes: "Building relationship with yourself brings more presence. Having the ability to be more present with your partner is what allows for more romance." - Jocelyn Freeman Questions asked in this interview: Why did you want to bring up the subject (the importance) of the relationship to yourself? What unhealthy things can show up in a relationship if someone isn't looking inside themselves? What was your personal story of starting to work on your relationship to yourself? How does deepening relationship to oneself deepen the relationship to their partners? What are some ways to build a stronger relationship to yourself? Actions to build a stronger relationship with yourself: Block personal (quiet) time each day (set intentions/meditate) Ask meaningful questions: how have I been showing up in life? How am I feeling? Is there anything I'm thinking that isn't serving me? Start to question your beliefs Taking care of your health Focus on the amazing things about yourself (what are you focused on now?) Other resources: 1)Grab one of the 5 Free Couples Vision Calls with The Freemans and create your Couples Vision Statement 2)Follow us on Instagram

It is much less a question of if, but when, you will hit a season in your relationship that you both want different things. If you are currently in this season, it can look many different ways, maybe its about where you live, what you do as a profession, kids, lifestyle, or even an overall change in life. You do not need to avoid this season, as you are about to hear from our great guests, Robert & Vanessa Shaw, but have the right tools to handle a season of your relationship in which you find yourselves wanting different things. In this episode you will: Hear from top business strategist and speaker Vanessa Shaw and her husband Robert, who runs the high level coaching and speaking business to seasoned entrepreneurs and large organization executives. You will know that seasons of wanting different things will arise in your relationship and can even be expected. You will have the practical tools and ways to shift your mindsets together to approach and handle these seasons so that you can feel closer, more on the same page, and even stronger together by going through these seasons. Listen in and meet Robert & Vanessa who share their story of living in Switzerland, being a diplomat for the UN, having major challenges arise with their son, Vanessa needing a change in her life, moving to America first on her own, and the incredible journey they have been on to create a massive coaching and speaking business, all while becoming even more connected over their now 24 years of marriage. Questions asked in this interview Can you have everything you want in life, all at once? How do you integrate everything you desire and have it thrive all in one season? How do you best leverage each other's differences and strengths? What allows you to approach these seasons of life from a "we" perspective? What were the steps to invite your partner into personal growth, when they had never even heard of the term before? Quotes: "The ability to reinvent yourself is the most incredible and exciting opportunity you have in this life" "When you have deep respect for each other's differences, you are able to approach any life circumstance as a "WE" and not just an "I". Connect More With The Guests: View upcoming events and business coaching options at: https://vanessashaw.com/ Other resources: The FREE Communication Gap Masterclass: 3 Critical Mistakes That Even High Achieving Couples Make That Hurt Their Connection & Intimacy Follow Us On Instagram

Ever feel like you start to take steps forward as a couple, but then start to take 2 steps backwards? For example, you start to communicate well, and then something happens and you start to regress in your communication. Or the two of you start making more money and suddenly you get stalled financially or even lose money. This is a common pattern for so many couples and this episode will help you interrupt this pattern and keep your positive momentum in the direction you want to go. Join in as Jocelyn Freeman interviews special guest Aaron Freeman so that In this episode you will: KNOW: Why you feel like you make progress, and then regress HAVE: The 5 steps to keep momentum in a forward direction as a couple, and ultimately 'manifest' what you want in your relationship FEEL: relieved and inspired by both the 'wins' and the 'challenges' in your relationship Other resources: Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Meet_TheFreemans/ NEW MASTERCLASS (FREE) this week: HERE Topic---> The 3 Biggest Mistakes Even High-Achieving Couples Make That Hurt Connection & Intimacy

You didn't get into a relationship to just 'get by' through the routine of work during the week or have the weekends be just for catching up on tasks and errands. No, you want to create, have fun as a couple, and explore life! Then even have your relationship itself become the legacy that you leave behind for future generations! This is precisely why this was such a popular topic at our Couples Brunch and wanted to make it podcast episode. (For all of you that can't be at the couples brunch in Arizona) —> Download this fun, one page exercise to do as a couple to create your new bucket list activities and desires here. In this episode you will: Know what is the 'new twist' on a bucket list and why it will bond you as a couple though connection and inspiration. You will have the link to the new bucket list worksheet activity to do as a couple, and get new ideas on just what you would love to experience together. All leaving you feeling creative and connected, learning new things about each other. Resources: Join the next Couples Goals Accelerator group starting May 21, 2019 it only opens as the live program a few times per year.

There are a number of things that couples make assumptions on that have been passed on over the years and have now become more myth that fact. We are a new generation, always innovating in industry, tech, and reinventing who we are as individuals. In that environment wouldn't relationships have to evolve as well? YES! But most see marriage as a fixed thing. In this episode we are LIVE in the home of Lindsey and Elliot, to explore how their own relationship has evolved as they have and how they see marriages as a whole transformed and what myths can now be BUSTED! As well as the idea that having major differences as individuals is something to overcome or change about the other person. When they can be leveraged to grow you even more! Bio of guest: Lindsey & Elliot Schwartz have been married for 8 years. Elliot is in medical device sales and responsible for the Southwest region. He is so effective that he is #1 on his team because of his authentic approach to sales that support the nursing staff as the heroes they are. Lindsey is the author of "Powerhouse Woman", coach and founder of the influencer brand of the same name. She hosts the Powerhouse Women's annual event that draws 200 plus women to come together, support each other's genius and create a network of empowered women to pursue their passions. Together they have built and run a health and wellness business, and volunteer their time coaching kids basketball leagues and mentoring young girls through JR high and High school to grow into the women they were meant to be. Questions asked in this interview Myths to bust: Man is head of household. You will have to sacrifice connection/fulfillment at some point (for career and supporting family, health, kids, travel ect) Have to agree on every decision. There is a honeymoon phase and it will always fade. Leverage Differences: What is really different about each other? How to you leverage that rather than trying to avoid or change the other? Quotes: "Go into every situation assuming your partner has the best intentions, you will be able to better understand what they really have going on internally". - Lindsey "I have a short memory, that's why I have such a big heart" - Elliot Connect More With The Guests: Get your "Early Bird" ticket through May for the Sept 7th event! PowerHouse Women's Event: https://www.lindseyschwartz.com/ Other resources: Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Meet_TheFreemans/ Tour the Empowered Couples University: https://www.meetthefreemans.com/empowered-couples-university

Welcome to the next "Mini Chat With The Freemans"! How often have you found yourself trying to make your partner (or really yourself) feel better by being logical? Yeah how well did that work!? So what is the other option, how do you actually help your partner feel better and get back to a connected place together when one of you is really feeling frustration, doubt, or just upset? In this episode you will: Know that leaning on logic to help your partner feel better emotionally, will never work. It will even have your partner feel worse. You will have the 2 reasons and examples why this logic doesn't help your partner, as well as 2 new things to try that will support your partner the most when they are experiencing high emotion. Which will leave you feeling confidence in your ability to be with any emotion that your partner is feeling without making it personal and be the best partner you can be to support them in moving past emotion so you can reconnect as a couple. Quotes: "Rather than feeling you are two separate people and identities, you will feel you're experiencing this emotion as one unit, called your relationship" Resources: Follow Jocelyn & Aaron on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Meet_TheFreemans/ This episode offered 5 limited gifts of a "Couples Vision Call". To schedule 1 of the 5 for you and your partner go to: https://www.meetthefreemans.com/call