Couch Time with Amy Wine

Have you ever felt like you can’t accomplish something or reach your goals because you’re a mom?    In this episode of Couch Time, I sat down with Michelle Marie Diaz to talk about why we need to get rid of fake vulnerability and get back to empowering women to be the amazing people that they are. If you want something, you can totally do it!    You may have hot mess days, but you’re not a hot mes...

In the world of self improvement, we often hear common phrases - but do we stop to think about what they actually mean? One phrase like that is the thought of “living with intention.” Have you ever actually paused to think about what that means and how to apply it to your life?    In this fan favorite replay, we chat about this topic and seven ways that you can bring intention into each day of you...

Perfectionism can be a complete relationship killer. And unfortunately, it is also very common. I counsel many couples in my practice that deal with a pattern of perfectionism in their relationship and as much as I hate to admit, I’ve also dealt with it in my own marriage.    So, how do we safeguard our most important relationships from the trap of perfectionism?    In this episode of Couch Time w...

Are you ready to start spending more of your time on the things that you love and less on the things that you dread?   In this episode of Couch Time, I’m sharing a replay of an episode that is so important for entrepreneurs.    We are talking today about scaling your business so you can refocus your time on what really matters.    You might not be ready to scale, but I want you to start thinking l...

We’ve all heard it said that the best defense is a great offense, right?    Well, that is especially true when it comes to helping our kids maintain their physical and mental health.   I am really excited for you to hear my conversation in this episode with Dr. Jonathan Gingell of ProCare Chiropractic & Sports Therapy.  Dr. “J” works extensively with athletes to help improve their health and p...

Have you ever wondered how your physical health can impact your relationship?    I’ve had many counseling sessions with couples that have resulted in refering them to see their medical practitioner for underlying health issues that can impact mood and energy levels. By improving your wellness, you can regain the motivation and energy to improve your marriage as well.    That’s why I am excited for...

I hope you had an amazing holiday season and are ready for the new year!   You’re probably hearing a lot about New Year’s resolutions right now, but completing a goal or resolution isn't something that just happens. It takes intention every day to make real progress!   It's so important to have a plan. Nothing gets done if there isn’t a plan!   So in this replay episode, Jon and I are go...

What happens when you let faith into your business?    I’m so excited to have Nicholas Bayerle on the podcast to talk to us all about his shift in business. This is an episode about being true to yourself and letting God in.    Nicholas realized that faith was a component that couldn’t be left out if he wanted to redefine what it means to be a modern-day businessman, so he is joining us to talk ab...

Where is your family heading for the holidays? To visit your family? Your husband’s family? Maybe you are hosting everyone at your house this year!   Whatever your plans are, discuss and negotiate them well before the holidays hit. Last-minute plans usually end up in a fight (at least they did for us).   I wish I could say Jon and I always had our family holiday plans figured out months in advance...

“Will you look after our kids if anything happens to us?”   You never expect it to actually happen, but what would you do if it did?   Jessye Wilden is joining us in this episode to share her story of finding love and joy after tragedy. She’s sharing what buoyed her when she felt like she was drowning and what she’s learned about surviving her own suffering and helping others through theirs.    Je...

How do you react when you feel attacked? Do you panic and lash out, or do you stay grounded and true to yourself?   Living and acting with integrity when you feel scared or attacked is not an easy thing to get through, but when you know who you are you also know how to act in a way that is true to your values.    I’ve been dealing with this in a big way this year, and I realized that if I need to...

Every single one of us is affected by overwhelm, but some of us are more prone to it than others.     Have you ever heard of highly sensitive people? It’s a term used to describe people who are more sensitive to stimuli like sights and sounds as well as the needs and emotions of other people.    If you find yourself becoming easily overwhelmed by too much noise around you, a cluttered space, or th...

Are you feeling burnt out after this year?   I think we are burned out in record numbers right now. I’m hearing stories of burnout from a lot of people around me and it got me thinking: what if that burnout is affecting our sleep?   The unfortunate truth is that burnout causes you to get less restful sleep, and the lack of sleep causes more burnout! In this episode, let’s talk about how to break t...

Have you ever considered that you and your partner might have different definitions of commitment?   It’s essential to understand what commitment means to your other half because if you don’t know their definition of commitment, how can you show them that you are committed to them? That’s why misunderstanding each other’s definitions of commitment can lead to conflict.    This episode is all about...

Could you be playing the damsel in distress in your relationship?   My husband, Jon, is joining us in this episode to talk about young love, the damsel in distress, the knight in shining armor, and the reality of relationships.   We’re talking about cultivating passion in a relationship and revisiting the early days of your relationship to remember why you fell in love. It can be easy to lose sigh...

Have you ever thought about who gets a seat at your table? Who has a voice in your life?    All my life I’ve been told that my ideas are pipe dreams. My dreams have been laughed at and dismissed. After a while, I stopped sharing them, and eventually, I stopped dreaming at all. It stifled me.    Now I’ve gotten very intentional about who gets a seat at my table, and I want to teach you to do the sa...

Have you ever thought of your marriage as being like a football game? Probably not, but here’s what they have in common: staying within the boundaries is important if you want to win.    So, how do you avoid going out of bounds in a marriage? I am discussing the important boundaries that every marriage needs by covering seven of the most common problems married couples encounter because they fail...

Freedom and love are the foundation of a good marriage, so why do some people seek to control their spouses? What does control look like? And if you're the controlling spouse, is it too late to break this damaging habit?   These are some of the questions that we’re answering in this episode. We’re taking a look at some of the different ways we try to control each other in marriage (sometimes...

Here on Couch Time with Amy Wine, we’re not afraid to tackle the subjects that no one else wants to talk about, so with that said, are you ready to get real and raw? We’re talking about infidelity.    I know you don’t want to think about ever being hurt by infidelity, but what if you are? Would you be equipped with the tools to handle it? By the end of this episode, you will be.    I’m sharing a s...

What is the number one thing that impacts your marriage and business that most people don’t talk about?   Your values. That’s right, your values are your true north and the foundation for how you conduct yourself in business and marriage.   We all experience conflict in marriage, but if your value systems are total opposites, you’re going to struggle.    I don’t think we talk about this enough, wh...

Do you ever look at people who seem to have perfectly balanced businesses and marriages and wonder how they do it? What’s their secret?   Working in the same space as your spouse means there’s very little separation between work and marriage, and that might sound great, but it’s not always easy!    In this episode, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about balancing business and marriage. If you’r...

Do you find it hard to make genuine connections with people in our day and age?   We live in a world where it can feel like everyone is hiding behind a screen, and the pandemic made it harder than ever to make in-person connections. I’m joined by Amanda Christine to talk about why it’s so important for us to be making meaningful connections, and she’s sharing her practical tips on how to do it. Sh...

How could a coach change your life and business?   In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified pediatrician Dr. Obidi to talk about coaching and leadership from a business and personal perspective.    Dr. Obidi has some amazing insight into the value of coaching and how to approach coaching with the right mindset. He’s also touching on the importance of delegating when it comes to trying to bal...

What do you think is the number one reason for conflict in a marriage with an entrepreneur?    I’ll give you a hint: It’s not finances or communication. Those are some big ones too, but they aren’t the reason we are talking about today.    You’ve probably noticed from listening to the podcast that there is a lot of crossover between marriage and business, and you’ll see that pattern emerge again i...

“Vulnerability” is a buzzword that we hear fairly often these days, but why is it so important in building a business or nurturing a relationship? Vulnerability can add a level of depth and connection that would otherwise be difficult to reach.   In this episode of Couch Time with Amy Wine, I am chatting with my friend and business coach, Lianne Kim, about why vulnerability has been essential in h...