Couch Time with Amy Wine

Are you showing up as the best you in your marriage?  Somedays you might say yes, and others you might be crawling under a table and hiding because your answer is a big fat, NO!     I know so many of you are hearing “new year, new you”.  I know this is supposed to be positive, but honestly, I hate it.  Why can’t it be “new day, new you”? Why do we have to think that you can only change when it’s a...

On today's episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast…   We hope you had a good Christmas!   The New Year will be here soon, and you will hear a lot about New Year's resolutions. 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 that isn't planned gets done.   ...

We have alluded to in previous podcasts about one of our biggest marriage fights, and we are finally going to give you what you want.   Today we're going to talk about THAT fight.    But then we're going to give you various ways to repair your relationship after an argument because you're always going to have arguments within marriage.    We're going to tell you our story that...

Marriage is a lot of work.  It isn’t easy, but it is definitely worth it.     Jon and I lived as married roommates for YEARS.  Do I wish I could go back and change things? Yes.  That is also the reason I am so passionate about helping you overcome struggles in your life and marriage.   I want you to live as loving, passionate partners and best friends, not as roommates just passing in the night.  ...

Today’s episode may hit close to home for many of you.  Jon and I lived like roommates for YEARS in our marriage.  We simply co-existed, side by side, just going through the motions of daily life.     Many of you have found yourselves feeling like roommates in your marriage.  You may feel like you have lost the “spark” you had when you were dating or in the early years.  How do you move past this?...

Where is your family heading for the holidays?  Your family’s house? To your husband’s side? Maybe you are hosting everyone at your house this year.  Whatever your plans are, I hope they were discussed and negotiated earlier than a few days before the holiday 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 pl...

Are you doing things on a daily basis that are making you happy?  In today’s episode, I will be talking about ways you can program your mind for a happy marriage.  We all know when we have those bad days and something negative happens and then it just seems to spiral from there.  One small negative builds upon another, and another, and before you know it, you implode.    Have you ever thought abou...

So I know many of you are going to be totally bummed, but I will be recording another solo episode today. Jon is actually in the next room working on a major presentation for work, but he will be back soon, so don’t fret!    Today on the show I will be covering demon dialogues and how they come into play with each partner. We will be talking about the bad guy in the relationship and the protest. ...

Is your marriage perfectly imperfect?  I know you guys will be excited because my hubby Jon is back on the show!  Today we are covering an interesting topic...Being imperfect in your life and marriage.  I want to ask you guys something.  How often do you expect your spouse to be perfect? Do you ever consider the fact that you are not perfect, yet you expect your spouse to be? I know I am guilty! ...

Today’s episode I will be doing something a little different.  This will be short and sweet, but value-packed, so I hope you tune in.  Today’s episode 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!  On Today’s Episode I Discuss:    How to stimulate your...

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast I will be doing a solo show packed full of information on the importance of communication in your marriage. For so many years, Jon and I felt more like roommates than partners.  I want you to be different. I want to encourage you to have open communication in your marriage and to make sure to have devoted time together. One thing I can promise you...

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast I have a surprise guest on the show! My own daughter Ali.  I am excited to have her on the show and have to admit, it’s a little scary having her on here because I will be asking her some questions that I have never asked her before.  Jon and I had some dark times in our marriage and for a couple of years, all we did was fight. Luckily, we came ou...

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast we talk about responsibility, duty, devotion, obligation,  and commitment. On Today’s Episode We Discuss: Our definition of commitment The importance of putting others first in some instances How Jon felt single when I felt married at the same time Millennials definition of commitment and how it looks different than Jon’s The importance of looking...

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast we talk about young love, the damsel in distress, the knight in shining armor, and the reality of relationships.   Today’s Episode We Chat About:   Why the damsel in distress gets old and the knight’s armor gets rusty Our relationship dynamics  Why remembering how you met your partner can make the sparks fly again How gratitude changes everything...

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast we want to introduce ourselves.  You want to know who you are listening to, right?!     We will share how we met, the defining elevator moment in our relationship and how we almost missed our own wedding reception! You will also get a glimpse of our parenting and business failures and adventures!      On Today’s Episode We Chat About:   Our opposi...

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast we are going to introduce ourselves! We want you to get to know us a little better.    Jon grew up in the cornfields of Ohio with a very conservative family.  I grew up in a dysfunctional household in Oklahoma. So, as you can see, we grew up in quite different households.   Jon and I have 3 kids and 4 furry friends so we have a very busy schedule...