Kate and Eric MacDougall
The Evolved Marriage Podcast
Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t love each other. They struggle because no one taught them what to do when conflict, distance, and resentment show up. The Evolved Marriage Podcast, hosted by Eric and Kate MacDougall, helps committed couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and feel close again. Each episode shares practical tools to repair conflict, restore intimacy, and lead your marriage with clarity. No fluff. Just skills that work in real life.
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Kate and Eric MacDougall
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Latest episode
Jun 10, 2026
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Episodes
Levelling Up Dating in your Marriage 02.10.2023 22:24
This week, Eric and Kate revisited the evolution of dating in their relationship. Where it started, what was so exciting about it, and how they do it now! Topics: ➡️ Why Dating can be hard in long-term marriages ➡️ Why dates are exciting at the beginning of your marriage ➡️ A three-step system to have kick- dates NOW! -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download...
The Three Beliefs that are Guiding Your Life 25.09.2023 37:11
This week, Eric embarrasses Kate. They Celebrate Eric's biz success and Dive into some shadow beliefs we ALL have. Topics: ➡️ The Three central beliefs that are guiding your life ➡️ How our unconscious beliefs show up in our lives ➡️ Why accepting your darkness allows you to experience the BEST parts of life -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the F...
Rebuilding trust in 4 simple steps! 18.09.2023 37:04
This week, Kate shares her love for the Backstreet Boys, Eric debates outsourcing parenting, and we dive into a powerful topic: Building Trust. Topics: ➡️ The difference between getting someone to trust you and being trustworthy ➡️ Why focusing on trust is a choice (and not for everyone) ➡️ The best way to be consistent with your behaviour, NO MATTER WHAT. -----------------------------------------...
Deepening Emotional Connection w/ your partner 11.09.2023 24:30
Eric is flying solo this week, while Kate is a little under the weather. As he often does, he wanted to share HUGE value, so he uploaded a training directly from one of the Mastermind Calls he runs each and every week. Topics: ➡️ Big Mistakes you are making when your spouse opens up ➡️ How to help your spouse feel seen and heard by actually saying LESS! ➡️ What to do in order to help your partner...
Approaching a Defensive Partner with Tough Conversations 04.09.2023 27:09
This week, Kate and Eric answer listener questions about communication! Topics ➡️ Figuring out your conflict style ➡️ What are Marshmallow gloves? ➡️ How to own your own side of the street -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship...
Injecting Positivity into your Relationship 28.08.2023 24:51
This week, Eric and Kate chatted about focusing on the good things in your marriage (and life), and keeping them front and centre! Topics ➡️Focusing on Strengths instead of shortcomings ➡️Creating more Milestones ➡️Making it up as you go along -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: https://www.evolvedmarriage...
Hitting the Snooze Button on your Relationship 21.08.2023 25:27
In this week's episode, Kate and Eric share how they have been disconnected from each other, and how easy it is to keep that cycle going (even though it can get unhealthy). Topics: ➡️ How avoiding your challenges only makes it feel worse ➡️ Why it's so easy to put your connection on hold ➡️ The easiest way to get the ball rolling again on your connection -----------------------------------...
Opening Yourself Up Sexually 14.08.2023 32:08
This week, Eric and Kate open up about what it's like to be kid free for a couple of days, What means for us in the season we're in, and how to have our mind, body, and heart impact our lives Topics: ➡️ How your thoughts impact your desires ➡️ Helping your body experience great ➡️ Opening your heart to your partner -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Dow...
The Skill of Persuading Your Partner 07.08.2023 32:22
This week Eric shares how he loves a good cry, Kate share's how she is kicking A**, and we tackle a polarizing topic: Persuading your partner to do what you want them to. Topics: ➡️What does persuasion mean to us? ➡️What leads us to use this method in relationship ➡️Why it doesn't Lead to Intimacy ➡️What you want to focus on instead ---------------------------------------------------------...
Never Feel Lonely Again! 31.07.2023 30:20
This week, Eric & Kate tackle a state of being that Eric LOVES, and that Kate has only connected to recently: Being Alone. Topics: ➡️ The thoughts we have about being alone ➡️ The difference between being alone, and loneliness ➡️ How knowing yourself benefits your relationships ➡️ Reconnecting to your sense of Autonomy -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Dow...
Stop overthinking and build confidence 24.07.2023 25:46
Eric shares how much he WANTS Kate, Her response is to laugh uncomfortably. We share a tool to build self confidence and change your life. Topics ➡️ Radical Acceptance ➡️ How overthinking benefits us (it doesn't) ➡️ Focusing on what you want ➡️ The problem with avoiding discomfort -------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage B...
4 Ways to Take the Power Back! 17.07.2023 33:17
Eric is Over "it", Kate is confused about what he means, disagreements over the words "self-love", and diving into how to improve your relationship with Yourself! Topics ➡️ The power of saying "NO" ➡️ Preventing your fears from running your life ➡️ Healthy Mind, Strong Body, Open Heart ➡️ Experiencing Joy ---------------------------------------------------------------...
Embracing Polarity (Part 3 of Love, Romance, and Polarity) 10.07.2023 29:24
We do our best to tackle a very complex topic in under 30 minutes! Kate talks about her divine feminine, Eric opens up about his fear of failing his family and we end the episode with a challenge to reconnect to your core, and improve your relationships. Topics: ➡️ What the h*ll is polarity ➡️ Why it's impacting you (whether you like it or not) ➡️ How understanding it can help you play to your...
The Death of Romantic Love (Part 2 of Love, Romance, and Polarity) 03.07.2023 25:14
Yep, that's right, we are talking about the death of romantic love in all long term marriages. We have a bold conversation about what couples are led to believe are love, and finish it off with a focus that will leave you a little more hopeful than what the title suggests. Topics: ➡️ The Fairy Tale we are sold about love ➡️ What your spouse means when they no longer "feel it" ➡️ Why...
How To Love Even When It Hurts (Love, Romance, & Polarity part 1) 26.06.2023 35:29
This week, Kate and Eric talk about feeling anxious about feeling anxious, allowing yourself to FEEL the feels, and what exactly Love means to us. Topics: ➡️ The common beliefs we are taught about love in committed relationships ➡️ Other validated intimacy ➡️ Contractual love and the death of intimacy ➡️ What practicing love actually means, and how you can do it today! ----------------------------...
Love, Romance, and Polarity 19.06.2023 24:52
This week on the Podcast, Kate and Eric introduce a 3 part series that helps you understand Love, Romance, And Polarity, and how you can Evolve your relationship through this understanding. Topics: ➡️ An introduction to Love, Romance, and Polarity ➡️ A simple way to understand Love ➡️ How the idea of romance can harm your connection ➡️ Why polarity is healthy, as long as you understand it --------...
The Death of the 50/50 Relationship 12.06.2023 39:39
On this week's episode, Kate and Eric have an open conversation about the evolution of relationships, and what's next when it comes to their own evolution. Topics: ➡️ Why Gender Roles kinda suck ➡️ How a "fair" marriage can be limiting for both of you ➡️ Why playing to your strengths is best for everyone ➡️ Raising the Bar for your relationship -----------------------------------...
Improve your Performance as a Partner 05.06.2023 32:45
This week, Kate and Eric discuss why people are obsessed with "getting there", and how when you stop to think about it, you're right where you gotta be. Topics: ➡️Why we LOVE setting goals ➡️How we prevent ourselves from taking action ➡️How focusing on our partner keeps us stuck ➡️Why 1% is better than all or nothing thinking ----------------------------------------------------------...
How to Help your Partner Communicate More Effectively 29.05.2023 33:04
This week, we argue about the difference between effecting and efficient, Kate talks about how she initiates , and we share our common communication patterns (you can probably all relate to) Topics: ➡️ Why being effective doesn't always mean easier ➡️ Playing to your strengths ➡️ Why being understood is more valuable than getting your message across ➡️ How saying "yes dear" might do...
How You Know When to Ask for Help 22.05.2023 28:58
This week, we share our recent experience with asking for help, and why it's so hard for people to do. Topics: ➡️ Why going to therapy doesn't always mean something is "wrong" ➡️ Why we struggle with asking for help ➡️ Why thinking you can do it on your own can be a problem ➡️ How to ask for help NOW so you can create a WIN/WIN in your marriage -----------------------------------...
Is it Love...or Insecurity? 15.05.2023 27:24
This week, we revisit a conversation about Kate wanting Eric to come to bed, how Kate learned to "grin and bear" it, and why sharing your insecurities might be the healthier thing for your marriage. Topics for this Episode: ➡️ The difference between wanting your partner, and avoiding loneliness ➡️ Why speaking up is important for the health of your relationship. ➡️ Why we typically remai...
Levelling up your Relationship, Together. 08.05.2023 30:03
This week, Kate does a bit of rapping, we share some deep cuts around Eric's alcoholism, and we introduce a concept to help you think differently about your relationship. Topics for this Episode: ➡️ What exactly is the relationship ecosystem. ➡️ Why blaming your partner is such a common practice. ➡️ Why rocking the boat is sometimes the best choice. ➡️ What needs to happen to master yourself,...
From Surviving to Thriving in your Marriage 01.05.2023 27:26
This week, Eric is Irritated, Kate is in Pain, and we chat openly about about a word people Love to Hate: Discipline Topics for this Episode: ➡️ Why Discipline will be something we ALL need to prioritize. ➡️ Why slowing down to speed up is our the answer to stress. ➡️ Reconnecting to yourself, and why you are making your current choices. ➡️How to lower your partners resistance to change. ---------...
Having , Making Love, and F*cking your Partner 24.04.2023 32:32
We are very excited to share this episode! We dive deeper into our thoughts on sexual intimacy! Please make sure sensitive ears are not listening in! We chat about: ➡️ The limiting ideas we have of ➡️ Why some people avoid making love ➡️ How F*cking is great for a relationship, when done right ➡️ How prioritizing your own needs is healthy! ----------------------------------------------------------...
Quieting your Inner Critic 17.04.2023 33:27
In this week's Episode, we talk about the "inner critic". That little voice in your head that just won't seem to go away. Also, Kate shares her experience of "failing" our challenge. We chat about: ➡️ What exactly is the Inner Critic ➡️ How it gets in the way of healthy relationships ➡️ How it's directly linked to your self confidence -------------------------------...
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