Episodes

Ep. 69 - Are You Too Tired to Love?
Aug. 29, 2023

Ep. 69 - Are You Too Tired to Love?

Is your relationship starving for attention? In this episode you will hear a funny story from the book, Chicken Soup for the Couples Soul, you'll learn about "The Second Shift" and I will be sharing a powerful phrase about lo...

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Ep. 68 - An Affair to Remember
Aug. 22, 2023

Ep. 68 - An Affair to Remember

Would you fight for your spouse and family? Affairs happen and they are devastating. In this episode, my special guests Robbin and Bob Bates are sharing their very emotional journey back to each other after an affair tore the...

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Ep. 67 - How to Ask for What You Want
Aug. 15, 2023

Ep. 67 - How to Ask for What You Want

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or unappreciated lately? Who doesn't! In this episode, you will learn how to ask for what you want, so you get it! Stop complaining. Stop feeling guilty about putting yourself first! Burn out...

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Ep. 66 - Want to Have More Sex?
Aug. 8, 2023

Ep. 66 - Want to Have More Sex?

Remember when you couldn't get enough of eachother? Now several years have passed and well, maybe you aren't as motivated? Maybe you would rather watch a movie on Netflix? In this weeks episode, we talk about spontanous desir...

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Ep. 65 - 10 Things That Can Destroy Your Marriage
Aug. 1, 2023

Ep. 65 - 10 Things That Can Destroy Your Marriage

All marriages have challenges. However, there are several things that may slowly be destroying your marriage. In this week's episode, we are discussing negative behaviors that can create distance and hurt your marriage. Self ...

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Ep. 64 - 10 Good Things That Can Elevate Your Marriage
July 25, 2023

Ep. 64 - 10 Good Things That Can Elevate Your Marriage

Good marriages don't just happen. In this week's episode, we are discussing ten things that are good for your marriage and why you must take the time to implement them into your life.

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Ep. 63 - What If Tomorrow Never Comes?
July 18, 2023

Ep. 63 - What If Tomorrow Never Comes?

Life can unexpectedly change in a split second. In this week's episode I share a somewhat scary story. You'll hear what happened and why we should never take our lives or our spouses for granted. Follow me on Instagram! https...

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Ep. 62 - Love is Like the Ocean
July 11, 2023

Ep. 62 - Love is Like the Ocean

We all know that the ocean is unpredictable and sometimes even destructive. In this week's episode, we are discussing our expectations of love. Shakespeare said, Expectation is the root cause of heartache. What are your expec...

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Ep. 61 - Independence in Your Marriage Is Essential
July 4, 2023

Ep. 61 - Independence in Your Marriage Is Essential

Being independent in your marriage is vital for your relationship. This week's episode is about independence. Sometimes we get so focused on making our partner happy that it can seem like we have somehow lost ourselves. Liste...

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Ep. 60 - Truth & Love
June 27, 2023

Ep. 60 - Truth & Love

In this week's episode, my dear friend James DeMars joins me to talk about marriage, truth, and love. You will learn the four types of love and why understanding each of them can improve your marriage. The most important type...

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Ep. 59 - 5 Meaningful Questions to Ask Your Spouse
June 20, 2023

Ep. 59 - 5 Meaningful Questions to Ask Your Spouse

Have your conversations with your spouse become routine? In this week's episode, I am sharing five questions that you may want to consider asking your spouse to deepen your connection. You'll hear the answers I received from ...

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Ep. 58 - Let's Talk About Sex
June 13, 2023

Ep. 58 - Let's Talk About Sex

How is your sex life? In this week's episode, we are talking about sex. Most of us are not very comfotable when it comes to talking about sex. So many couples report not having much sex or being unsatisfied with the sex they ...

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Ep. 57 - What Does the Wedding Vow "In Sickness and In Health" mean to You?
June 6, 2023

Ep. 57 - What Does the Wedding Vow "In Sickness and In Health" mean t…

A life-changing illness can be devastating to a marriage. What do couples do to get through it? My special guest on this week's show is Leah Sullivan. Leah lost her husband, John, to dementia over two years ago, and today Lea...

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Ep. 56 - Why Venting Can Hurt Your Marriage
May 30, 2023

Ep. 56 - Why Venting Can Hurt Your Marriage

It is normal to want to vent to our friends and family when our spouse does something frustrating or hurtful. In this week's episode we are talking about the ramifications of oversharing. You will learn why venting can cause ...

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Ep. 55 - Celebrating Your Anniversary
May 23, 2023

Ep. 55 - Celebrating Your Anniversary

Do you celebrate your wedding anniversary? Remember how happy you were that day? You were so in love! In this episode, you'll learn the reasons why celebrating your anniversary is a must! You will hear what Brian and I wrote ...

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Ep. 54 - Life, Loss and Love
May 16, 2023

Ep. 54 - Life, Loss and Love

Loss is a part of every life. So, what do you say to someone who has lost a loved one or spouse? In this week's episode, I am honored to be joined by Yarona Boster, an Advanced Life Coach in Parenting, Loss, Trauma, and Infer...

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Ep. 53 - Is Your Marriage In a Rut?
May 9, 2023

Ep. 53 - Is Your Marriage In a Rut?

All marriages have downtimes. The fact is that there will be times in our marriages when we may feel lonely, frustrated, angry, neglected and yes, even unloved. In this week's episode, we are discussing ways that you can get ...

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Ep. 52 - Ten Powerful Phrases You'll Want to Use in Your Marriage
May 2, 2023

Ep. 52 - Ten Powerful Phrases You'll Want to Use in Your Marriage

How Carefully Do You Choose Your Words? In this week's episode, I am sharing some powerful phrases that may transform how your partner responds to you. Learning what to say can make all the difference! Do you want to express ...

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Ep. 51 - Are You Creating or Destroying Love?
April 25, 2023

Ep. 51 - Are You Creating or Destroying Love?

Did you know that every choice we make either creates or destroys love. In this week's episode, we are discussing the choices we make regarding love each day. Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/monarchforlove/

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Ep. 50 - How Do You Stay Connected to Your Spouse?
April 18, 2023

Ep. 50 - How Do You Stay Connected to Your Spouse?

In this week's episode, we are discussing ways to improve your marriage! Discover some essential tips and consider opening your mind to a different way of thinking! Learn about the one thing that will keep you and your spouse...

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Ep. 49 - Men Are From Mars, and Women Are From Venus
April 11, 2023

Ep. 49 - Men Are From Mars, and Women Are From Venus

Do you ever wonder why your spouse pulls away when you want to be closest to them? In this week's episode, we discuss John Gray's book; Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. The truth is that men and women have different n...

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Ep. 48 - Take Time to Check In
April 4, 2023

Ep. 48 - Take Time to Check In

Let's face it; we are all very busy. Trying to juggle schedules can seem daunting. In this week's episode, my husband, Brian, and I discuss the importance of checking in with your spouse weekly. Listen now to hear how you can...

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Ep. 47 - The Five Stages of Marriage
March 28, 2023

Ep. 47 - The Five Stages of Marriage

Do you know the five stages married couples go through? In this week's episode, we are discussing the five stages of marriage. Listen now and see if you can recognize which stage you and your partner are in. There is one part...

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Ep. 46 - How to Apologize to Your Spouse
March 21, 2023

Ep. 46 - How to Apologize to Your Spouse

No marriage is perfect. We all make mistakes, but sometimes it is difficult owning up to hurting our partners. In this week's episode, you will learn some simple steps to make apologizing to your spouse more effective. Listen...

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