Couch Time with Amy Wine

What does it take to build an empire from the ground up?   I am so excited for this episode of Couch Time because I sat down with Jerome Maldonado to talk about all things real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the mindset shift it takes to stop caring what others think and chase after your dreams.     Jerome Maldonado is a highly successful real estate investor, business owner, coach, and...

Is it really possible to live the “American dream”?   I have an incredible story for you today. In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Dr. Chau Ong who is one of the most inspiring people I have met. He started with nothing, became a pharmacist, and then learned to make enough money to take care of himself and his family with corporate housing arbitrage.    He transformed his life with cor...

God has been telling me to share a story with you, so in this solo episode of Couch Time, I’m getting open and honest with you in hopes it will help you too. I’m diving into a subject that is kind of embarrassing for me to talk about- finances.    My whole life,  I have battled financial issues, I even almost lost my marriage because of it. But when I really dug deep, I discovered what was truly k...

Wondering how you can improve the confidence of your kids from an early age?   I have a treat for you! In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Laurel Handfield to talk about how we can improve the self-esteem of our kids. Laurel is a powerful voice for kids and a true change-maker and I know you are going to love her.    Laurel Handfield is the owner and creator of Happy Island Press, a pub...

Are you like the millions of people struggling with stomach issues?    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Kelly Cleveringa to talk about what issues with your gut look like, what could be causing them, and most importantly, how to heal your body from the inside out.    Kelly is a Gut Health Dietitian and Health Coach. With almost 10 years in the nutrition field, her superpower is to se...

Are you ready to make your money multiply?    I have a treat for you! In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Ellis Hammond to talk about how to make it happen with real estate investing. And let me tell you, you would be amazed at what the everyday person can do to make their money multiply!    After serving six years as a Christian pastor, Ellis Hammond is now helping faith-driven profess...

If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or anyone who has anything to do with kids, then I have a treat for you in this episode of Couch Time. I sat down with Scott Donell to talk about how we can educate children about money and give them the money skills they need to be successful and financially literate in their lives.     Scott Donell is the founder of GravyStack, the banking and investmen...

In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Tim Beehler to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work with me as your coach. Join us as I walk Tim through his current business and goals and work with him to come up with a custom three-part framework to scale his business.    As a brand strategist, Tim Beehler’s goal is to help therapists get excited about who they are, what th...

In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Billie Jauss to talk about how we can spiritually detox, eliminate emotional toxins, and give up the things that are getting in the way of us deepening our relationship with God.    Billie Jauss is the author of two books, 'Making Room' and 'Distraction Detox'. She speaks across the country and is the host of 'The Family Room&...

In this episode of Couch Time, I got the opportunity to sit down with a friend of mine named Katie Horner to talk about her original approach to business as a Christian entrepreneur and her signature Flamingo Advantage® Framework which is all about client experience and marketing!    Katie Hornor is an experienced speaker, best-selling author, and expat entrepreneur in a sleepy little seaside town...

Let’s talk about friendship.    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with one of my very best friends, René Banglesdorf, to talk about the ingredients of a good friendship, and to be honest, how she had to basically chase me down to be her friend!    René Banglesdorf is an entrepreneur, business strategist, author, podcast host, public speaker, and board member.   Topics covered in this episo...

Are you struggling with stress and burnout? You’re not alone.    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Carrie Petri to talk about the stress and burnout so many of us are facing and to learn some actionable tips and strategies we can use to overcome it and start loving the life we have created for ourselves again.    Carrie Petri is a lawyer-turned-wellness-coach and founder of Carrie Pet...

There’s a huge connection between your physical and mental wellness, and finding the right coach to help you integrate both of these areas of your life can be a game-changer. In this episode of Couch Time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alyse Gaulin from OWN IT Coaching to dive into this topic.    Through her company Own It Coaching, where she serves as CEO, Alyse helps people integrate p...

Wondering how you can improve conflict resolution in your marriage?    In this episode of Couch Time, I’m sharing the six rules of conflict resolution in your marriage that your therapist wishes you knew. All marriages have conflict. It’s inevitable, but how you repair that conflict is what matters. These are my top tips for repairing any conflict for a stronger marriage.    Topics covered in this...

In this episode of Couch Time, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing my heart with you.    I've been showing up for my one-on-one clients in a massive way, and I've loved every minute of it. But at the same time, I've also been avoiding and resisting something that God's asked me to do. Today, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at that story with you.    Topics covered in this e...

Do you ever feel stuck because you don't know how to make a decision?    In this episode of Couch Time, it’s just me and you. I’m helping you live your best life by learning how to make a decision. You’ll learn my four-part framework that makes it so much easier to make a decision you feel good about. This is something that I have used on my journey to become the best version of myself, so I’...

Let’s talk about community.    It seems that everyone is so disconnected these days, and it’s my opinion that God designed us to be in a community with each other.  In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Amanda Christine to talk about the importance of community and how it can transform your life.    Amanda is the founder of the Society of Women Business Owners (SOWBO), a membership commun...

What does cultivation mean to you?    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Kate Grochowski who chose to put her faith in God and follow the passions he gave her to an unconventional life and work path. On this journey, she has learned what cultivation through work really means and I am so excited to share this conversation with you today.    Kate Grochowski has a mission of following God...

Let’s talk about forgiveness.    A lot of us never get past the pain in order to begin to forgive those who hurt us. In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with my coach Reverend David Peterson to talk about the power of forgiveness and what God really wants for us.    Rev. David P. Peterson is an ordained pastor and board-certified chaplain, with over thirty years of experience in ministry to...

In today’s episode of Couch Time, I’m sharing a replay of one of my favorite episodes. In this episode, I did something a little different.  It was inspired by a book written by Everett Worthington called Hope-Focused Marriage. I have used these suggestions many times in my counseling sessions with married couples so I hope you enjoy!    Topics covered in this episode include: C- Change actions to...

How strong is your faith?    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with my coach, Michele Cushatt, to talk about her new book A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart. We dive into the topic of unwavering faith and how she lives the message of her new book each and every day.    As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks inter...

In this replay episode of Couch Time, I’m sharing an episode where we dive into one of our biggest marriage fights.   This is THE fight that we’ve referred to in previous podcasts so I think it’s important to share this episode again. Not only do we explain what this fight was about, but we’re also giving you various ways to repair your relationship after an argument because you’re always going to...

Previously, we talked about the circle of control that helps us stay positive during tough times. This time, let's dive deep into one area that many people cringe just thinking about: Finances!   In this episode of Couch Time, I’m sharing a replay of one of my favorite episodes where I dive into how you can take control of your finances in times of crisis.    If you're like me, you may h...

Does work somehow keep getting in the way of your marriage? If you, your spouse, or even both of you are high-achieving professionals, that can put a lot of pressure on your relationship. Often in ways you don’t even notice!   In this episode of Couch Time, I’m sharing a replay of one of my favorite episodes all about helping high-achieving couples tackle their problem areas for a stronger marriag...

What do you think of stewardship?    Many people think of it as a dusty old church word that’s been used so much that its power has gotten lost. The truth is, stewardship is every choice that you make after you say yes to Jesus.    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with John Putnam to dive into the topic of what stewardship really means and how Smarter Stewardship can help us find a deeper...