The Authentic Wife Show

In this episode, we discuss the three principles of quantum physics as laid out in Dr. Laura Berman's book Quantum Love . Did you know that your energy can change your relationship? And that your heart is a powerful influence on your family? If you'd like to learn more, you can also visit this blog on my website. Download The Princess and The Peeve Emotion Assessment here.

My guest today is Kari Cravalho, a coach for working moms and moms looking to return to the workforce. Through 1:1 and small group coaching, she offers moms a place to show up as is and explore what they truly want and need as they balance motherhood, career, and self. I loved what she had to say about finding our essence and using those interests and goals as a guide while we navigate work at hom...

Are you working (from home or not), handling the kids school schedules, going to their events, doing all the household chores, and feeling invalidated, lonely, and exhausted? Have you told your husband (or wife), "I need you to show me that you love me every day by little things and making me a priority,"? I've been there too, and what I discovered was surprising. In this episode I d...

Many of my clients had critical mothers. They inherited many "shoulds" and dumped who they really were to win her "love" -- which was really just her approval. Critical mothers pass on the pain of their own rejected selves to their daughters, if they don't do the inner work to heal first. In this episode, after giving you permission to take your ability to receive even deep...

We all have days where we just don't like our spouse or even our kids, even if it's for a fleeting moment. Before you get on that downward spiral and plan the divorce, let me share with you that these thoughts are normal and to be expected in a family where you're with the same humans day after day. Get yourself a big cup of grace and love on the part of you that is struggling. It'...

Do you WANT to grow old with your husband? AI Summary Lost Sight of Intentions: Beth's Marriage Advice Beth had a heart-to-heart talk, where she shared her belief that many marriages end due to losing sight of the original intentions. Beth emphasized that couples often forget their initial dream of growing old together, sharing life experiences, and the promise to stay together till death. She...

Do you have a busy mind, making it hard to be present with your family? My guest today is coach Rich Lewis. Rich has published articles for numerous publications, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer. ​ Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To You...

Has your husband or child been diagnosed with ADHD? While I go into much more detail on my website , I wanted to give you a brief overview today of dopamine's role in ADHD and addiction so you can understand why your loved one may have addictive behaviors. I talk about how our bodies can keep us stuck in patterns even when we want to change, and why pleasure is fleeting unless it's coming...

My guest today is betrayal expert Dr. Debi Silber . She's the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, host of her podcast From Betrayal to Breakthrough, and the author of Trust Again, The Unshakable Woman, and From Hardened to Healed. Her recent PhD study about how we experience betrayal made three groundbreaking discoveries that change how long it...

I recently had an aha moment at the vet's office when she told me that what my family does or doesn't do with our new puppy changes her perception of each person in the house. I realized that this has happened in our home with the kids as well and that one of my biggest frustrations wasn't necessarily that my husband wasn't DOING the thing; it was that my kids were viewing me as th...

My guest today grew up in Scientology's Sea Org, a division of their cult that had her shoeless and separated from her family, doing hard labor for no pay by ten years old. Katherine Spallino's strong will and frustration with being punished for being human finally led her to escape Scientology's grip, despite having no one to help her and having to leave what she knew of her family be...

It's here! My book on boundaries, Brick House Boundaries , is finally published! You can get your copy today on Amazon or from your favorite place to get books and you can join us Monday, September 11th, when we kick off the Brick House Boundary Book Club! Go to brickhouseboundaries.com to gain access. In this episode, I talk about the difference between someone with Narcissistic Personality D...

This episode is about building success as an introvert, whether that's through a career change or by starting a business. We talk about how to put yourself out there, making the leap, and even how to support introverted children. Jenny Toh is founder and ICF credentialed , certified professional coach  of River Life Coaching Pte. Ltd. Her mission as a coach is to empower her clients, particula...

In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to explore your triggers, or uncomfortable feelings that don't match up to what you're experiencing. If you've ever been upset or uncomfortable when everyone else was fine or even happy, this show is for you. Get your journal ready to take notes as we dive in and actually go through all three of the first steps of my Happily Ever After pr...

You NEED to listen to this conversation with Dr. Karin Calde if your husband is constantly pressuring you for sex, or you feel like he complains all the time about not getting enough sex from you, or if you're a man who feels like you have a dead bedroom and aren't sure how to fix it. My guest takes the mystery out of this barrier to peace in the home, sharing her expertise on creating tru...

In month five of my Happily Ever After Conscious Marriage Coaching Program, clients learn how to give their husbands empathy so they can truly transform the relationship. It removes the emotional stalemate that prevents relationship harmony. In this episode, I'm covering five ways that we can be blocked from giving others empathy, even if we know exactly how to do it. Let's dive in deeper...

Do your kids know what to do when they're angry? Do you as a parent, wife, or teacher know how to respond when someone is upset? In this episode, Generational Integrity Coaches Jenny Murtagh and Felicia Severhill reflect on their experiences as parents and teachers, discussing the importance of self-care and finding a balance between personal needs and caregiving responsibilities. They delve i...

In this episode, recorded as I'm coming to the end of writing my book on boundaries (which I can't wait to share with you!) we explore just a few of the reasons why you may not protect your boundaries. We focus on how being the good girl and taking care of everyone gets in the way of knowing our worth and protecting ourselves. I also rant a bit about how we end up coddling our boys and wha...

National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788 In this episode of The Authentic Wife Show, guest Sandy Johnston shares what she experienced in multiple abusive relationships, the early warning signs she ignored, and what makes it hard to leave. We talk about: How having a child and quitting her...

If it sometimes feels like your husband is your extra child, I can relate! In this episode, I talked about 15 conflicts we used to have in our marriage before I did my inner work to turn our relationship around without my husband having to read a book or go to a counselor. You'll quickly understand what our dynamic was like and how painful it was for me to be this angry, resentful shell of who...

In this captivating episode, we explore the transformative concept of investing in various aspects of life and how they synergize to create a fulfilling existence. Our guest shares insights on the dynamics of family relationships and the critical role of partnership in achieving success and happiness. Discover the concept of alchemy and how combining resources can lead to exponential growth in wea...

Even if you think no one in your family has traits of ADHD, I encourage you to listen to this episode anyway, because ... there's a good chance that mothering is very important to you and that you have been mothering since way before you had children. You may have even mothered (raised) yourself! And really good mothers seem to attract really childlike husbands, which is where ADHD comes into...

Today's episode is with TedX speaker , author, and former inner-city teacher, Dr. Danny Brassell . While Danny gives us some fantastic tips for helping children learn to read, he also has some great ideas for organizing your own library of notes and utilizing storytelling to spread your mission by becoming an engaging speaker. I wrote down 10 tips from this interview and think you'll find...

Countless research articles all point to the benefits of children living with both of their parents, but outside of the external benefits, why is marriage health such an important part of parenting? In today's episode, you'll learn why creating marriage health is good parenting and the huge mistake that many conscious parents make while raising their children. We'll also discuss the im...

Roxanne was generous to share her story about how she healed and became a healer, tapping into the essential energy that is invisible to the eye through dreams, tribal elders, and nature. in this episode, you'll learn how to surrender so you can heal yourself by removing what is blocking that growth. Roxanne Chaput has guided thousands of Souls to Heal. Love. Awaken. so that they can come back...