The Marriage Life Coach Podcast

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, the brilliant, Lindsay Dotzlaf, shares her experience being coached and how it helped facilitate growth in her sixteen year marriage. Lindsay is a masterful Coach that helps Coaches improve their skills so they can be the best Coach for their clients. She's the creator of Mastering Coaching Skills Podcast, and the Coaching Masters Mastermind where she focuses on changing the world one Coach at a time. She's also a mom to two sassy girls, one crazy dog, a disgruntled hedgehog, and wife to one handsome husband. Tune in and learn why Lindsay chose to work with me even though there was nothing "wrong" with her marriage, the top three concepts she learned, and how focusing on her "super power" impacted how she showed up in her marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/62

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my Marriage MBA clients, Melanie Childers, shares her experience in the program, and how it helped strengthen her relationship. Melanie is a Master Coach for feminist entrepreneurs who are committed to changing the world for women. She helps women disrupt their internal patriarchy so they can scale successful businesses that support themselves and their communities without burning out. Tune in and learn why Melanie decided to work with me, her favorite concepts that she learned from the program, and how the Marriage MBA took her already great relationship to the next level. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/61

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, we are joined by the brilliant Adam Brady who is going to share his perspective and approach to The Art of Holding Space. Adam describes holding space as a conscious act of being present, open and allowing what another needs in each moment. It takes "being there" for another human to a much deeper level. Adam is a Chopra Center Vedic Educator, Martial Artist, Author and Meditation and Mind-Body Wellness Instructor and his article on The Art of Holding Space is one of my favorite resources to share with my clients and students. Tune in and learn why holding space is important and how to approach holding space with someone you love. I know you will get so much out of this conversation and this will be one to listen to more than once as you practice these principles in your life and marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/60

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my Marriage MBA clients, Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel, shares her experience of being coached in a group setting, and the concepts that helped transform her marriage. Dr. Michelle Pfannenstiel is a Veteran Veterinarian who practices regulatory medicine. She is the founder of Food Safety University, and she teaches small food manufacturers how to comply with government regulations and meet market expectations so that they can go out and sell all the lovely food that we all need to nourish our bodies so we can thrive. Tune in and learn why Dr. Michelle chose to work with me, the impact the Marriage MBA had on her marriage, and the communication concepts that reshaped her relationships with her husband, kids, and even her clients. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/59

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about the concept of the power of one. I share one of the workshops I led during the Marriage Makeover Live event that I hosted where I explain what the power of one means, what will happen in your relationship when you actively practice gratitude, and the importance of showing up for what you want. Join me as I teach you how and why one person truly has the power to change a relationship (yes, even you) and how small tweaks you make can also lead to quantum leaps. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/58

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my Marriage MBA clients, Maisie Hill, shares her experience of being coached in a group setting, and how it transformed her relationship. Maisie is one of the world's foremost experts on how to manage your menstrual cycle in a way that feels nourishing to your body and to your life. She has been called "The Womb Whisperer," and she is the author of the international bestseller Period Power, which is a profound and practical blueprint on how to manage your life in accordance with your cycles. Tune in and learn why Maisie chose to work with me, what knowledge and concepts she gained through her group coaching experience, and the impact she's been able to have on her relationship as a result of our work together. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/57

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about a concept I created called perfect wife syndrome. I share what overachieving and perfectionism looks like in marriage with examples of perfect wife syndrome, and how you can recover from it. Join me as I teach you why perfection is actually an illusion and how this idea of perfection may be keeping you from having the life and marriage you want. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/56

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about how to approach talking about money in your marriage. In the episode, I share four things to think about before having a money conversation with your honey, how to think about money as a team, and practical and emotional questions to ask yourself and your spouse. Join me as I teach you why thinking clearly about money is so important to the quality of your life, and the quality of your marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/55

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about the importance of self love, and a grounded and concrete way to approach executing it. In the episode, I share what self love is, four of the core elements of it, and how your own self love can affect your relationships with the people that you love. Join me as I teach you how to build your self love muscles, and why mastering your own experience will help you make your marriage as strong as it can be. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/54

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about the power of processing negative emotions. In the episode, I share how to think about and process negative emotion, what I teach my students about them, and the positive effect processing negative emotions has on your mental health. Join me as I share my personal stories on processing emotions, and learn how to process your own negative emotions so they stop getting in the way of your relationships. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/53

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about 20 life lessons that I've learned from Oprah. In the episode, I share each of the life lessons and how they've helped shape my thoughts, life, and coaching over the years, and how to apply them to your life and your marriage now. I know that not all of you love Oprah with the passion and devotion that I do, but I know you're going to get some really useful, eye opening thoughts and ideas from today's show so join us. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/52

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about choice based love. It's kind of like unconditional love, but better. In the episode, I share what choice based love is and why it's important to remember that we can have an impact on a situation that we're going through just by looking for any opportunity where we can make a choice. Join me as I share a recent story that reminded me of the power of choice based love, and a story from my past that helped shape my thinking around it. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/51

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I dive deep into the topic of rejection sensitivity. In the episode, I share about what rejection sensitivity is exactly, some of the signs of rejection sensitivity, and the difference between disagreement and rejection (and why they're important). If you've ever avoided a disagreement for fear of being rejected, walked on eggshells, or you or your partner have an intense reaction to a disagreement, this episode is for you. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/50

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I talk about fresh starts and do overs and how powerful they can be in your marriage. In the episode, I share what a do over is, the rules of do overs, and how and when to ask for one. Join me as I share about this practice, the results I've seen in my coaching practice when couples request do overs, and how you can get amazing results in your marriage, too. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/49

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I am celebrating and reflecting on 2020, and looking forward to all 2021 will bring. In the episode, I share why it's so important to celebrate (even the small things) and I dive into one of my favorite New Year's rituals: choosing a word for the year. Join me as I share about this ritual, how it helps me stay focused and grounded throughout the year, and I even include prompts to help you choose your word for the year, too. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/48

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I am excited to have my hubby back on the show to share about our magical Christmas love story. In the episode, we share five relationship lessons that we learned when we first started dating, and how those lessons have shaped our relationship into what it is now. Join us as we delight in sharing our holiday love story, and have tons of fun. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/47

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast we talk about Feelings Immunity - the idea that once you have done enough self development work or worked with a coach for a specific amount of time, that you will no longer experience negative emotion - and how it's actually a myth. In the episode, I share that Feelings Immunity is a pattern that I keep seeing with my clients and even some of my coaching colleagues, and how and why it's so important to reframe that mindset. If you've ever felt this way, join me as we dive deeper into this topic. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/46

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast we talk about loving bigger, what exactly that means, and how to cultivate a loving culture in your marriage. In the episode, I share a story from early on in my marriage when my husband poured love into some pain that I was feeling, and how it really shifted things for me. We're going to dive into the actions and the mindsets of a five star marriage culture where loving bigger is the standard and how it can transform your marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/45

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast I reveal the ultimate gift giving hack to keep the peace in your marriage this holiday season. In the episode, I talk about deciding what to prioritize: satisfaction or surprise, and how having a clear choice can help all of your gift giving woes. If you have ever been disappointed by a gift you got from someone you love, or have ever seen the face of disappointment when you gave someone a present, you will find this episode so incredibly useful. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/44

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast we're chatting about the healing power of gratitude. Practicing it can nourish yourself as a human, so we're going to dive into an adventure with gratitude today. In the episode, I share why gratitude is so important (especially if you're struggling), my own gratitude tradition that I do every year, and the highest, most advanced level of gratitude that has been the biggest mind-shift ever for me. Plus, I share a simple, one page PDF that can help you get started on your journey to practicing gratitude. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/43

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I'm so excited to be joined by Tom Golden, author of the life-changing, landmark book - The Way Men Heal. In the episode, we talk about the way men process grief and emotion, four concepts that make men's pain invisible, and what women can do to help men who are grieving. You don't want to miss this eye-opening episode. It will help you understand the men in your life in a whole new way. And if you are married to a man, listen to it twice. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/42

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my current coaching clients, Renee Litke, shares her experience of being coached, and what she created in her life and her marriage throughout our work together. In the episode, we talk about why Renee chose to work with me after 34 years of marriage, what knowledge and tools she gained through her coaching experience, and how it transformed her marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/41

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my previous coaching clients, Amanda Hess, shares her experience of being coached and how it affected her marriage.s In the episode, we talk about why Amanda decided to work with me after 19 years of marriage, her favorite concepts and take-aways from her coaching experience, and how marriage coaching transformed her marriage into a Five Star Marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/40

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, we're talking about a communication framework that I've been developing and testing with my clients called Soul Centered Communication. I share how I developed the concept, what it means, and how you can start applying it to your marriage (or other relationships) right away. In the episode, I give an overview of each of the five parts of Soul Centered Communication, and how they can be an absolute game changer for your marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/39

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast we're talking about a new concept I developed called advanced emotional weightloss. I share a behind the scenes look at how I developed the concept, what it means, and how to apply it to your relationship. In the episode, I dive deep into the two tenets of advanced emotional weightloss - no convincing and no pretending. Tune in to learn about these tenets and how you can use them to shift and renew your marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/38

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast we're talking about an important vitamin that your marriage needs: Vitamin F2 - flirting and fun. I share how I define flirting and why it's vital to your marriage. I even give you practical tips on when and how to flirt, so you can take this info and apply it to your marriage now. In the episode, we also chat about why relationships need a mix of variety and safety, and how to keep your relationship from getting stale. Plus, I share simple conversation starters that are an easy way to engage in lighthearted communication with your partner. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/37

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, we have a solo episode, so it will feel like it's just you and me hanging out. We're going to have this deep, intimate conversation about my new group program (The Marriage Mindset Breakthrough Activator), the three principles that will help you solve any problem in your marriage, and why community is so important (probably now more than ever). In the episode, we'll also chat about all the ways that you invest in your own success and often under-invest in your most important relationships. I'll challenge you to take time to pause and think about if you are investing in the quality of your future in the same way. And of course, we're going to have some fun along the way. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/bonus

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my previous coaching clients, Jewelle Bejjavarapu, shares her experience of being coached and how it affected her marriage. In the episode, we talk about why Jewelle decided to work with me, her favorite concepts and take-aways from her coaching experience, and how marriage coaching transformed her marriage into a Five Star Marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/36

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Karen Anderson, and we dive deep into the topic of healthy anger. In the episode, we talk about how to use anger in a healthy way, how to recognize the difference between immature and mature anger, and how to process anger in a way that moves you forward. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/35

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, my friend and psychology professional, Dr. Michelle Pearce, joins me for an important conversation on how to be married to someone with a mental health issue. We talk about warning signs that will help you identify if your spouse has a mental health issue, how you can support your spouse through their dark moments, and we share mental health resources you can use for support, too. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/33

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my previous coaching clients (and my previous coach), Lacey Sites, shares her experience of being coached, the effect it had on her relationship, and how it led to where she is now. We talk about the differences between coaching and therapy, and how they're each helpful in their own ways. We also chat about emotional leadership - what it means, and how it transformed Lacey's relationship with her boyfriend (now fiance). Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/32

Are you curious to know what REALLY happens when you work with a private Life Coach? In this episode, my client, Lisa Hoffman, shares her experience, what she learned, what was challenging, what she does now, and how she keeps coming back to center to keep her marriage strong after 6 months in my private Marriage Life Coaching Program. Join us and get an all access pass to learn exactly what Marriage Life Coaching is all about, and how it can transform your marriage. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/31

This week I am delighted to have my hubby back on the show to talk about some things we discuss behind the scenes. At home, he shares about his work all the time. And when he started sharing these business concepts with me, I found them so useful to apply to Marriage Life Coaching. In this episode, we talk about 7 business concepts that he shared with me that we can apply to both business and relationships. And as always, we're going to have some fun along the way. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/30

On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, one of my previous marriage coaching clients, Dr. Melissa Parsons, shares her experiences of being coached, the effect it had on her marriage, and where she is now. We talk about the importance of releasing the need to be right even when it's hard, and letting go of the need to be in control. We also chat about changing the way you fight so fights bring you and your spouse closer together instead of father away. And, Melissa shares some of my favorite books that I have clients read and what she got out of them. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/29

I am so excited to have Dr. Chavonne Perotte, a fellow marriage coach, back on the podcast with me today. Today, we're going to hear about her Calm Down Method, a tool she created for couples to use when they are feeling triggered in their marriage. I know you're going to learn a lot from her and some tips on how to handle those tough situations in your relationship. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/28

In this episode, we continue with Part 2 on Relationship Mastery, inspired by Brooke Castillo and The Life Coach School Podcast (if you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and check it out). The Life Coach School is where I trained for my life coaching certification back in 2011-2012, and I wanted to do a series on my favorite teachings from Brooke, who has become one of my important mentors. I share the final five principles and why I love each of them, how I apply them with my clients, and offer resources to help you go deeper with the ones that resonate with you most. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/27

In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite lessons from one of the most influential mentors in my life, Brooke Castillo, who is the founder of The Life Coach School where I trained. This episode will cover the first four principles - acceptance, boundaries, self-coaching, and manuals. Tune in to hear how I use each of these in my coaching practice to help high-achieving women create thriving 5-star marriages. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/26

One of my favorite tools that I use to help myself think great thoughts on purpose is to listen to guided meditations and audio affirmations over and over again, and I wanted to create something similar for you. In this episode, I give you 53 thoughts to think on purpose that you can listen to while you're running errands, doing chores around the house, or wherever you need them. I hope you find this to be powerful and a useful tool to inspire positive thoughts as often as you need them. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/25

In this episode, we're going to talk about a simple way to build trust with ourselves. There are a ton of different ways to build self-trust, but for this episode, I wanted to give you one easy way to start. Tune in to hear how you can reframe your thinking with decision-making, leave doubt behind, and the importance of honoring yourself in the process. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/24

We're going to talk about triggers in this episode. These are the things in your marriage that just seem to rub you the wrong way. You will learn how to handle them so they don't knock you off of your center. This way, you can stay powerful and resourceful, no matter what is going on around you. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/23

When you think about making changes in your marriage or your relationship, there are three core beliefs you must have, and I break each one down for you in this episode. If you really want to improve what is happening right now between you and your honey, it's critical that you look at these three beliefs and see where you stand with them. My hope is that this episode encourages you to make positive steps toward the marriage you really want. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/22

Almost every wife I speak to who is struggling in her marriage is either rejecting herself, her husband, or both. In today's episode, we talk about what acceptance looks like, why acceptance is not agreement, and how important it is to accept yourself and your husband if you want your marriage to thrive. If you are frustrated with yourself or your husband, you may not realize a lack of acceptance is present. Listen to this episode and check in to see what area of your life or your relationship might need more acceptance right now. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/21

In this episode, I am so excited for you to meet Dr. Chavonne Perotte, who is one of the cutting edge leaders in marriage coaching. I am proud to call her both a colleague and a friend. Chavonne has a PhD from John Hopkins University and is a trained health researcher who specializes in communication and intimate partnerships. She uses her background in research to develop new tools and processes to inspire and empower couples to love being married again. Her Five Power Tools will help you improve your marriage. Listen to our conversation and prepare to take notes and decide which power tool you will use in your marriage this week. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/20

Right now, there is a lot of emotional intensity going on in the United States. For this episode, I asked myself what you might need to hear most right now to turn your marriage around, or to help you feel better about what's happening in the world. What came to me was this: When in doubt about what to do, do love.When in doubt about what to choose, choose love. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/19

In this episode, we are going to talk about talking. Once you listen, you are going to deeply understand why simple conversations with your partner are so important, and how asking a simple question like "How was your day?" is as important as saying "I love you." If you feel like your conversations are getting hard and stale like old French bread, this is the episode for you.Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/18

In this episode, I will share all the details about how individual marriage coaching with me works. Marriage coaching is one of the deepest, most powerful experiences you can have, just by spending an hour every week focusing on the most important relationship in your life. If you have been curious about applying to work with me and craving more details about how it all works, this is the episode for you. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/17

On today's episode, we are going to talk about the difference between a team and an alliance. Teams have stronger, happier, more resilient relationships and alliances are weaker relationships that are more likely to dissolve when challenges arise. Tune in to learn how to apply these mindset shifts and questions to ask yourself about how your marriage partnership is functioning - and remember to take notes so you can remember and most importantly, APPLY, what you learn. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/16

I'm delighted to have Simone Seol on the podcast, who is both a client of mine and a brilliant coach. Simone specializes in teaching life coaches how to market on social media by putting truth and love first, applying her Ivy League brain power to change how life coaches do their marketing. Tune in to hear our discussion where we go step-by-step through what she has learned, why she feels constructive arguing is important, and how she's applying these principles in her marriage and her interactions online. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/15

With a lot of people working from home right now, those little annoyances that used to not be a big deal are now amplified within your relationship. With this in mind, I wanted to teach you about the Anger Scale so you can start using it right away. In this episode, I share one of the biggest lessons I've learned lately about anger in my personal life, some of my coaching tools that I use with my private coaching clients, and discuss the different degrees of anger. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/14

In this episode, I am delighted to introduce you to my friend and colleague, Danielle Savory, who is one of the best sex coaches in the world. I love how she blends neuroscience and sex together in her work to help women experience their best sex lives possible. Our conversation revolves about how it relates to stress. Find full show notes, transcript, and links to resources at http://maggiereyes.com/podcast/13