Devoted

We thought we had found our home. The kind of place that instantly felt like where our family was meant to grow - woods that spoke to our hearts, dreams of raising our children on the land, welcoming a new baby there, and creating a slower, more intentional life. Then everything changed. In this deeply personal episode, we share the very recent emotional rollercoaster of putting an offer on a home...

What happens when a disagreement happens in public? Last weekend, we found ourselves in one of those moments. A conflict escalated quickly, bringing up old triggers, unmet needs, and some uncomfortable emotions. Thankfully, it didn't stay there and we bounced back quickly. In this episode, we're sharing exactly what happened, what was going on beneath the surface for each of us, and how we...

This week we're celebrating a special milestone - 15 years since we started dating and in this episode we reflect on 15 things we’ve learned in 15 years. What began with two young adults, and a deep friendship, has grown into a devoted relationship that has weathered seasons of change, growth, grief, joy, parenthood, and everything in between.  From learning how to truly listen and communicate...

In this episode, we explore what it means to practice conscious, healthy communication in real life — not from a place of perfection, but from lived experience. We share openly about our own challenges with communication over the years and what has helped us grow: learning to listen with curiosity, communicating with the intention to connect rather than defend, and making requests while still allo...

In this episode, we dive into the reality of living in the in-between—the seasons where life is shifting, stretching, and asking more of you than feels comfortable. We open up about the transitions we’ve been navigating lately: Stephen returning to work after six months of unemployment, relocating out of state, adjusting to a whole new life, preparing for another move, and stepping into our next c...

In this deeply personal episode, we open our hearts and reflect on the many layers of grief and loss we’ve walked through over the past 15 years together. From the passing of multiple loved ones, to moves, job changes, friendship endings, miscarriages, and the recent loss of a beloved pet—this conversation holds space for the full spectrum of what it means to love and grieve. We share not only the...

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our pregnancy and birth journey, sharing what it was like to choose a home birth and what that brought up for both of us.  Stephen opens up about the fears he carried, the moments he questioned, and the quiet reality of not having a place or person to process it all with as a soon-to-be dad. At the same time, he shares why he chose to trust Amy, st...

A couple’s therapist on instagram shared 7 patterns that she noticed in couples who didn’t make it. In this episode, we dive into each pattern and share our own experiences of working through some of them over the last 15 years. How, you ask? Honest conversations, putting in the emotional labor and staying devoted to our relationship. The 7 patterns we talk about: Having no boundaries with family...

How can thinking about your partner when making decisions create connection, safety, and trust? And what would it be like if you considered yourself too? Balancing both can transform the way couples navigate decisions together. In this episode, we’re talking about consideration in relationships—what it looks like, why it matters, and how it shapes our relationships. Often, it’s not the big gesture...

What happens when conflict arises and you feel the urge to criticize, defend, shut down, or say something you don’t mean? In this episode, Stephen and Amy respond to a listener’s heartfelt question about how to communicate through disagreements without barking, yelling, or being hurtful—especially in those heated moments when emotions take over. They share one of their biggest relationship aha mom...

Welcome to the very first episode of Devoted — we’re so happy you’re here. In this episode, Stephen and Amy reflect on their third Valentine’s Day together — what went wrong, how high expectations led to disappointment, and what it revealed about their own patterns. We talk about the pressure we put on special occasions, how unspoken expectations can create resentment, and what real relationship r...