Spice Of Wife

In this episode, I'm talking about hustle culture—where it comes from, why it's so deeply ingrained in women business owners, and why it's no longer working for us. I share my own story of trading time, energy, and my physical body for money, and how that way of working eventually stopped aligning with the life I wanted to live. I walk you through what it really looks like to stop building a busin...

In today's conversation, I'm unpacking what  real balance actually looks like in marriage and business, and why it has nothing to do with time management, perfect schedules, or splitting things 50/50. We'll talk about: Why imbalance shows up when women override their emotions and step into constant "doing" The powerful (and often forgotten) role vulnerability plays in restoring partnership How emo...

We're in that strange space between Christmas and New Year's — where cookies count as breakfast, the kids don't know what day it is, and everything feels just a little… off. The holidays are beautiful and full and magical — and also wildly dysregulating for our nervous systems. Today, I'm sharing a very real behind-the-scenes glimpse of the piles, the decisions, the returns, the batteries, the mes...

As the year winds down, so many of us feel the pressure to set big goals, make sweeping resolutions, and "fix" ourselves before January arrives. In this episode, I invite you to pause, soften, and take a different approach. Instead of hustling toward change from a place of pressure or self-criticism, we explore how to reflect on the past year with honesty and compassion, reconnect with your why ,...

In today's episode, we're talking about disappointment, birthdays, Christmas, and the pressure so many of us feel to make celebrations perfect. I'm sharing a very real story from my husband's birthday and unpacking why we often tie our worth, safety, and sense of being loved to how other people experience us. This is a conversation about cutting the cords, calling your power back, and redefining w...

In this heartfelt episode, I open up about one of the greatest gifts I've learned to offer my husband: holding belief for him when he forgets who he is. I share a tender moment from my own marriage—lying in bed beside a husband who felt overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure—and the powerful shift that happened when I chose belief over judgment, presence over fixing. Through stories from youth sports, gri...

Whether it's the loss of a parent, a friend, a sibling, a child, a pet, or even grief brought on by world events—heartbreak will make an appearance in your relationship. And when it does, most of us realize we were never taught how to move through it, let alone how to move through it as a couple . I share openly about the very raw, recent loss of one of my husband's closest college friends, what i...

In this week's episode, we explore one of the most common pain points I see in relationships: "My husband is always off doing his hobbies… and we have nothing in common." I walk you through why you don't need shared hobbies to feel deeply connected, loved, and aligned—and why forcing yourself into interests that aren't authentic never creates real closeness. Instead, we look at how shared values ,...

In today's episode, we explore the surprising connection between math and creating a thriving marriage, business, and personal life. Using the classic order of operations (P.E.M.D.A.S.) as a metaphor, we break down the sequence of steps that lead to clarity, connection, and real success—starting with you . Just like in algebra, you can't skip steps and expect the right outcome. We talk about why c...

In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, we explore what it truly means to love and accept all parts of ourselves—the light and the dark. Using powerful stories from everyday life, pop culture, and personal experience, this reflection reminds us that true connection begins with radical self-honesty. When we shine light on our hidden parts—our shame, our imperfections—we create space for healin...

 Today's show is a little messier than usual. A lot of tears, so let this be your warning, but we are talking about the catalyst of change in your marriage, using vulnerability to absolutely transform you and your marriage and your business. Learning how to lean into what you're currently feeling without trying to change circumstances, without trying to find solutions. Learning how to be okay, not...

 If you're in a marriage that feels like me versus him, most of the time this is gonna be a podcast episode that you are going to love. We're gonna break down why that is, where that came from, and how to get out of it. Learning how to keep the best interest of the collective mind and learning how to shift from friend to foe in your marriage. ✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired...

What would change in your marriage if you became your husband's biggest fan? In this heartfelt episode, Brooke dives deep into what it means to truly be your partner's ally — not out of obligation, but from a place of love, connection, and emotional strength. Through her personal story of those early cabin years in the Adirondacks, she explores how genuine support can transform not only your relat...

Last week, we talked about intimacy — and this week, we're exploring another corner of marriage we don't talk about enough: humor, fun, and spontaneity. What happens when laughter disappears from your relationship or your business starts to feel heavy, rigid, and joyless? In this heartfelt and honest episode, we will dive into how our inability to play, laugh, and be silly is a reflection of what'...

In this raw and honest episode, I open up about a topic most people avoid — sex and intimacy. We are going to explore how your physical and emotional connection with your partner directly impacts your energy, your nervous system, and even your business. Drawing from my 15 years of marriage, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, I dive into why so many women feel "too tired," what's really underneath t...

Today we're talking about something that I think so many of us struggle with but rarely pause to reflect on: how we're prioritizing our lives. Too often, we put everything and everyone ahead of ourselves — our kids before our own needs, our work before our families, our husbands before our dreams. But what if the real answer isn't about rearranging the order of the to-do list… but about building i...

This week we're exploring the art of preserving relationships—and why your marriage might just be the most valuable investment you'll ever make. Drawing from homesteading lessons, a basement full of applesauce, and the longest-running study on happiness, this episode offers practical insight and real encouragement for women entrepreneurs who want deeper connection at home and stronger results in b...

Are you rushing through your days at 5x speed — spinning, hustling, and feeling like nothing's really changing? In this episode, I'm unpacking: The real difference between productivity and frantic energy Why urgency is a clue to what you really want How frantic energy impacts your marriage and your business Practical steps to pause, regulate, and reconnect with what matters most This is the real w...

Running a business while managing home, family, and marriage can feel like a never-ending cycle of stress and overwhelm. You're carrying the weight of it all, and it feels like there's no partnership at home. But here's the truth: your marriage can be your greatest business asset. Today, I'll share real stories, uncover why so much of your energy gets drained before you even sit down to work, and...

What if your marriage is less about the highlight reel and more about the micro-moments you repeat every day? In this episode, we will reframe partnership through the lens of training for a marathon: the finish line matters, but it's the hundreds of small, intentional choices that get you there. From color-coding calendars to scheduling joy on purpose, you'll learn how to align your hours with the...

In this heartfelt and transformative episode, we explore what it means to truly know, love, and align with every version of yourself — past, present, and future. From tender reflections on hard seasons to empowering daily rituals, you'll discover how understanding your own desires and direction creates clarity, energy, and a sense of grounded purpose. And in the end, you'll see how this alignment...

In this episode, we unpack one of the most common but overlooked parts of marriage and relationships: how we respond when we're triggered. Whether it's fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, our knee-jerk reactions often lead to shame, guilt, or disconnection. Through real-life stories (yes, including my kids and my husband!) and practical coaching insight, I'll walk you through a simple but transformati...

Do you ever feel like your marriage is stuck on repeat? You keep having the same fight, hitting the same roadblocks, and feeling the same frustrations — no matter how much you want things to change. In this episode, we uncover the real reason that happens and what it takes to finally break free. We'll talk about: Why our brains carve deep "neural pathways" that keep us stuck in old patterns The ro...

This episode is a raw, unfiltered reflection on what men truly want—and how understanding their core desires can shift the dynamic in your relationship and home. In this episode: The primal roles men are wired to fulfill Why men need to feel needed (and what happens when they don't) How women unknowingly carry too much masculine energy The difference between the hero's journey and the heroine's jo...

Can you believe I've gone this long without doing a whole episode on boundaries ? Today we're diving all the way in — not just what boundaries are, but how so many of us are using them in ways that actually push love away instead of letting it grow. You'll hear me talk about three types of boundaries: No boundaries (where resentment builds and we feel powerless), Boundaries of isolation (where we...