EJ and Tarah Kerwin
Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice for Better Communication, Trust & Intimacy
Do you want more love in your relationship? Are you and your partner wanting to strengthen your communication skills? Are intimacy and sex aspects of your marriage that need improvement? Do you need relationship advice? Are you looking for an alternative to marriage counseling? The Relationship Renovation podcast is hosted by E.J. and Tarah Kerwin, two licensed therapists that are a married couple raising a blended family with four children. They know that when relationships are connected and secure, the everyday stresses of life become much more manageable. They also know cultivating a health...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Why Desire Fades in Long Term Relationships (And How Couples Rebuild Connection) 09.02.2026 41:37
Why does desire often fade in long-term relationships — even when couples deeply love each other? Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching In this episode, EJ and Tarah are joined by Dan Purcell , founder of Get Your Marriage On , to explore why intimacy can start to feel pressured, routine, or emotionally distant over time. If you’ve ever wondered why connection doesn’t automati...
Why Triggers and Defensiveness Derail Communication (Part 3) 06.02.2026 28:36
Why do the same arguments keep happening — even when you know better? Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching In Part 3 of our communication series , relationship therapists Tarah and EJ Kerwin break down what’s really happening underneath conflict: emotional triggers, nervous system hijacking, and defensiveness . These are the moments when logic disappears, your partner feels l...
Communication Skills Every Couple Needs: Validation, Active Listening, and Repair (Part 2) 30.01.2026 28:29
In Part Two of our Communication Series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin break down three of the most essential — and most misunderstood — relationship skills: validation, active listening, and repair attempts . Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t care — they struggle because they were never taught how to communicate when emotions are high....
The Biggest Communication Mistakes Couples Make (Part 1: The Don’ts) 23.01.2026 29:44
Is communication the biggest struggle in your relationship? You’re not alone. Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching In Part 1 of our 3-part Communication Series , relationship experts and hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin break down why communication goes wrong so often —even when we love our partner and have the best intentions. This episode focuses on the “DON’Ts” of communication :...
Why Couples Stay Stuck in the Same Painful Patterns (Even When They Try to Change) 16.01.2026 43:14
Why do so many couples feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns — even after therapy, books, and years of personal growth? Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching In this conversation with Thais Gibson , founder of the Personal Development School , EJ and Tarah explore why insight alone doesn’t lead to lasting change in relationships. If you’ve ever thought “I know better,...
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns — and How Attachment Styles Actually Change (with Thais Gibson) 09.01.2026 43:14
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Why do couples swear they’ll “do better next time” — and then fall into the exact same fights again? In this episode, we’re joined by Thais Gibson , leading attachment theory expert and founder of The Personal Devel...
Why Couples Drift Apart — A Simple Framework That Keeps You Connected 02.01.2026 30:12
Intentions Worksheet Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Most couples don’t fall apart overnight. They drift apart slowly—through busy schedules, unspoken patterns, and lack of intentional connection . In this episode of Relationship Renovation , lice...
The Intimacy Gap (Part 4): How Play, Curiosity, and New Experiences Create Lasting Connection 19.12.2025 24:54
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In the final episode of our four-part Intimacy Gap series, we focus on how couples can move forward — not by “getting back” what they once had, but by intentionally creating a new intimacy story together . Many coup...
The Intimacy Gap (Part 3): How Curiosity and Emotional Safety Rebuild Connection — and Help Couples Navigate Desire Differences 12.12.2025 24:27
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In Part 3 of our Intimacy Gap series, we explore two of the most powerful and most misunderstood ingredients of lasting intimacy: curiosity and emotional safety . So many couples get stuck in the same painful loop:...
The Intimacy Gap (Part 2): How Stress, Shame, and Mismatched Desire Sabotage Connection — and What Couples Can Do About It 05.12.2025 26:23
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Ever wondered why stress and shame seem to quietly erode intimacy in your relationship? Do you and your partner struggle to reconnect during overwhelming seasons—leaving both of you feeling misunderstood, rejected,...
The Intimacy Gap (Part 1): Why 80% of Couples Struggle with Emotional and Sexual Connection — and How to Rebuild Closeness 28.11.2025 27:04
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this first episode of our four-part series The Intimacy Gap , E.J. and Tarah Kerwin explore why most couples experience differences in emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy — and how these discrepancies can l...
When Money Avoidance Breaks Trust: Why Couples Shut Down Instead of Talking 21.11.2025 39:19
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Hosts EJ Kerwin and Tarah Kerwin sit down for one of their most raw and honest conversations yet....
Menopause, Hormones, and the Bedroom Gap: How to Restore Intimacy and Connection in Midlife 14.11.2025 51:15
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast , hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin sit down with r...
When Life Gets Hard: How Couples Can Stay Connected Instead of Drifting Apart 07.11.2025 23:58
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this deeply resonant episode of Relationship Renovation, hosts EJ Kerwin and Tarah Kerwin open...
When Sex Feels Like a Transaction: The Hidden Disconnect in Relationships 31.10.2025 39:29
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Highlights from the Episode How Sex Turns Transactional: Tarah shares a story from a recent couple...
Why I Shut Down in Conflict: Facing My Avoidant Patterns 24.10.2025 37:36
In this deeply personal episode, Tarah interviews EJ about his avoidant tendencies — why he used to shut down during conflict, how it affected their relationship, and what it took to start feeling safe enough to stay present when things got hard. Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples C...
247 - How to Talk About Needs Without Triggering Defensiveness 17.10.2025 25:27
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast , licensed therapists and hosts EJ and Tara...
246 - Why Your Partner Can’t Read Your Mind (and How to Stop Misunderstandings in Your Relationship) 10.10.2025 24:23
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Are you tired of small habits turning into big fights? Do you wish your partner could just “know”...
245 - From Despair to Repair: Injecting Hope into Relationships 03.10.2025 19:19
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In episode 245 of the Relationship Renovation Podcast hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin dive deep into the...
244 - Are You Emotionally Safe in Your Relationship? Try Our Assessment and Learn More 26.09.2025 35:30
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.” Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz EJ and Tarah Kerwin dive into the power of their Emotional Safety Assessment—a free tool now avail...
243 - Boosting Connection in Relationships: How to Predict Plan Prepare for Daily Challenges 19.09.2025 20:27
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz On this episode of Relationship Renovation, Tarah and EJ Kerwin share the secret weapon they use to bring calm, clarity, and connection to even the most stressful parts of daily life: the “Predict, Plan, Prepare” (T...
242 - Creating Intentional Seasons: Tools to Keep Your Relationship from Getting Lost in Life’s Chaos 12.09.2025 30:38
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this episode of Relationship Renovation, EJ and Tarah Kerwin share real-life experiences and expert insights on how couples can "change the season" in their lives rather than letting external events dicta...
241 - Rebuilding Connection: How Ben and Julie Transformed Their Marriage After 27 Years 05.09.2025 50:50
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz In this heartfelt episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts EJ and Tarah Kerwin sit down with Ben and Julie, a couple who met in high school, faced the challenges of teen parenthood, and nearly reached...
240 - What Families Need to Know About Childhood OCD and Anxiety 29.08.2025 29:41
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Are you struggling to support a loved one dealing with anxiety or OCD? Wondering how to recognize the difference between comforting and enabling anxious behaviors? Curious about what practical steps actually help wh...
239 - Beyond the Diagnosis: Ben Tzeel on Love, Self-Advocacy, and Lasting Relationship Success 22.08.2025 30:30
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Are you or your partner navigating the challenges of a chronic condition like diabetes in your relationship? Wondering how you can support a loved one without overstepping, or how to maintain open communication and...
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