All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne

Welcome to part 2 of Let It Go! In today’s episode, I will be sharing 3 impactful principles that you can use to actually let go of that issue or situation that you have been holding on to that has been hindering the growth, joy, and peace in your marriage.  To get the most out […]

Too many people go through their marriages confined in the space of negative experiences. You don’t have to be one of them. It takes energy to make positive things happen. Holding onto an undesirable past or present takes up too much mental and emotional space and energy. So, how do you get to that point […]

No one expects their marriage to arrive at a place where things are not good. We all want a marriage that feels amazing and one that is happy. If you are on a journey to make your marriage good again, this episode is for you. I break down exactly how marriages become “not good” and […]

Today is the final part of the mini-series and we will be exploring why your life seems worse off because of your marriage. I know that it may feel that everything that is wrong about your marriage may require your husband to change somehow to make those things better but I want you to check in […]

Welcome to part 2 of the mimi series! In today’s episode, we will dive into why you may be feeling so miserable in your marriage. Feeling unhappy in a marriage is normal. All relationships have ups and downs. However, this should not be the overwhelming emotion that you feel in your marriage on a regular […]

Hello and welcome back to another episode. You are in for a treat because today's episode kicks off part1 of a three-part mini-series breaking down 3 of the most common experiences people have when their marriage feels like it's fallen off track.  The mini-series will cover the following topics: Part 1. Why You Feel Stuck Part 2.  Why You Feel Miserable Part 3. Why Your Life is Worse Off   In toda...

If you are wondering how to respond to your husband who has grown cold and distant, this is the podcast episode for you. I know it feels like a lonely time and that the answer is to just have your husband snap out of it. However, there are things you could be doing to either help the situation […]

So often we exacerbate issues by making a circumstance worse than it really is simply by layering on so much more to the facts than necessary. This causes a situation to be heavier, harder and more difficult than it needs to be. When we react to these exacerbations we say things that are unkind and […]

How do you know if you are making decisions from a place of clarity? When it comes to your marriage you might currently be in a space where you feel that your decision to stay is cloudy or muddy. If that is you, listen in as I introduce the concept of clean and clear decisions […]

Today we will be discussing a very common desire among many of us. And that is our desire for our husbands to change. It seems like THE answer to so many things in our marriage.  I’m going to share with you four very specific things that I have personally tried that have helped to spark […]

Today I would like to introduce the concept of Emotional Training. This concept can be compared to working out. You build muscles because you push yourself beyond what is comfortable and then the muscle gets stronger and bigger and you're leaner. It is the same for emotional training. It is the idea that you are willing to push yourself past what feels comfortable in order for you to grow and for...

We don’t often have the full awareness of our impact on our husband and on the dynamics within the marriage. We are never taught how to truly self-reflect and use that for our growth. Today we will be discussing the Growth Effect and exploring the new outcomes you can create in your life/marriage as a result […]

Hello there! I am so happy to be back and to be spending this time with you. Today I want to share with you the concept of Radical Responsibility. Radical Responsibility is you taking full ownership of the experience you have, the result you create, or dynamics between you and your husband. This is not something we […]

During times of crisis, who do you choose to be? During this episode, I share 5 major distinctions between what is considered the “norm” or “ordinary” and how to rise and elevate yourself to the level of extraordinary. No matter what is happening outside of you, you control how you respond and your thoughts about it all. Tune in and assess where you’ve been keeping yourself during the current heal...

We are still navigating unprecedented times. This past week has been unexpected and for some extremely nerve-racking. As a wife and mother myself, I share some of the same concerns, questions, and issues. This week I want to offer how I’ve personally been managing being at home, juggling work, homeschooling my kids, and interacting with my husband. Tune in as I offer both the mindset and strategie...

Things are very uncertain right now. If you are experiencing anxiety and worry this episode is for you. In it, I break down why you are feeling the way you feel, and what you most need to know in order to access a sense of peace. There are 5 specific things I recommend you focus on so that you don’t spiral into panic and despair. Tune in as I provide some of my most effective coaching tools to hel...

In this episode I’m sharing a 7 step process to manage your mind during stressful and anxiety-provoking situations. Whether it’s something in your marriage, or something related to the current health crisis, tune in and receive the tools you need to remain in a peaceful emotional state. And if you are looking to hire a coach and want more of my help in doing this work more deeply, reach out for a...

We all have the tendency to tell ourselves the story that we are doing everything we can but that our efforts are not producing the result we want. If you ever felt like you are doing what you “should” be doing or that you’ve tried all you can and things are not working out as you expected in your marriage then this episode is for you. I challenge you to look deep within and determine how committe...

Most of us have heard the saying before that pain is inevitable. This is definitely true in marriages. We all have experienced disappointments, let downs or a mismatch of expectations that led to us grieving the loss of what we expected marriage to be like. When we don’t know the purpose of this pain this can be really difficult. What I want to share with you today is how you can make your healing...

Today we will be exploring the concept of Emotional Laziness. And no, I’m not calling you lazy! This is where you have the energy, the ability or the capability to do something but you are just not doing it. In other words, when it comes to your marriage, you prefer for your husband to take care of your emotional needs of connection, happiness, […]

Today we will be exploring your thoughts. Your thoughts over time become deeply engrained beliefs that affect your perception and interpretation of reality. The very thoughts running through your mind can help to manifest the marriage/life of your dreams but first, you need to shift and control them. I will be sharing with you some valuable tips on how to challenge your thoughts and current belief...

I hope that 2020 has been amazing for you so far. I believe that 2020 will be an awesome year. Everything you want is in your reach. As you may have noticed, I took a hiatus from producing podcast episodes. It’s been a while but I’m back and it’s on and popping! During my break, […]

In my experience as a coach, I find that when women come to me about an issue they are facing in their marriage, the issue is usually not new.  It’s been brewing for years. As a result, they feel stuck as if their marriage will never get better. The great news is that being in […]

Happy Anniversary to US! Today as my husband and I celebrate our 8th year of marriage. We would like to spend some time in conversation with you to share 8 lessons that we have learned in our time as husband and wife. This is a real conversation. Invite your husband to join you as you […]

I’ve got 2 BIG announcements/surprises for you this week! I’m not even going to give you a hint. You just have to listen in to hear them yourself. But I will tell you that the content for this episode is so important for you to grasp. Every marriage has its ups and downs. And if […]