The Evolved Marriage Podcast

In this week's episode, we share an amazing way to connect with your partner about leveling up your sexual intimacy. Then Kate and I get real and do the exercise with you in real-time!! And as usual, plenty of antics, fun, playfulness, and jumping on trampolines in my boxers! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Mar...

In this week's episode, we talk about covert contracts! What are they? Why do you all have them to one degree or another? and how they are the main cause of resentment in your marriage. We also share how to get rid of them by working together (Even though that can be scary as SH*T!)   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite...

This week, We take things off the rails. We adlib about how social contracts create pressure on marriages, and if we aren't centered and set a strong foundation, it's easy to make choices based on "not being good enough" instead of "I want to create". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marr...

This week, We talk about how indifference is a slow burn when it comes to betraying trust and killing a marriage. We share what happens in our marriage when we notice indifference and share a secret around creating an opportunity to connect whenever you want! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, we go into our last part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, We talk about Kate's Stonewalling (even though Eric can be guilty of it too), Why it shows up in a marriage, How you can each do your part to snuff it out, and why taking a break is always better than continuing to do conflict. ---------------------------------------------------...

This week, we go into our 3rd part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, Defensiveness is the topic (something Kate and I both know very well). We talk about how defensiveness can become a habit, how it doesn't open you up to solutions, and how to move away from it to create space for growth. -----------------------------------------------------------...

This week, we go into our 2nd part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, we talk about contempt. Why it's the worst of the horseman, how Kate and I used to have contempt for each other, and how we prevented our marriage from ending. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marr...

This week, we start a 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, we tap into criticism. Why it shows up in a marriage, how it's destructive, and how to remove it from your marriage for good! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go...

This week, we chat about our experience with Emotional Focused Therapy (by Sue Johnson), How it changed the game for how we show up in marriage, and why, to us, therapy is used as a way to "grow", instead of as a way to "fix". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.e...

This week, Eric and Kate chat about how Kate leans on the marriage when she has trouble with her experience of life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/ericmacdougall85/EMcou...

This week, Eric and Kate pull an audible and open about how Eric has been feeling lately, and how he uses his marriage, and specifically to feel better about himself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment ⁠...

This week, join Eric and Kate as they explain how to make sure your kids grow up to be well-adjusted adults. Why what you are focusing on might not help them in the long run, and how you can have an amazing, marriage AND make sure your kids are set up for success when they find a partner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite...

This week, Kate and Eric explain their strength-based approach to parenting. They share how you can get on the same page as your spouse, and bring the best out of each other to benefit your kids AND your marriage. You can use these questions to kick start the parenting vision with your spouse: https://drive.google.com/file/d/123XtNwzm6xdZ6GWPNMDhMx0hkTKqT7hD/view?usp=sharing ----------------------...

This week, Kate and Eric talk about the "busy excuse" that is preventing intimacy from THRIVING in your marriage. How do you get out of the always being busy to create amazing, connected intimacy in your marriage? Listen in to find out more! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

This week, join Eric and Kate as they explain why boundaries are a MUST in a healthy marriage, what can happen if you avoid making them for yourself, and the difference between a boundary and an agreement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples:...

This week, join Kate and Eric as they share the difference between codependency and interdependency. How to know if you have codependent behaviour and why it's dysfunctional to your marriage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete y...

This week, Kate and Eric explaining the difference between repair and resolve in a marriage. We explain why they are both important, and healthy steps on how to do it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment...

Kate and Eric explain why changing your spouse is a horrible idea, and what to do instead. We will give you skills you can practice to create lasting, healthy change in your marriage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relation...

In this episode, Kate and I talk about what prevents us from listening to our partner and receive the REAL message they are relaying to us. We talk about why you ALWAYS have your guard up and give you 3 simple steps to be open to what your partner is saying so you can have a more connected, intimate relationship. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ D...

This week Kate and I are talking about the barriers that get in the way of healthy communication We share 3 simple skills you can use to be more clear when you communicate and feel more connected after the fact. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Cou...

This week, we dive deeper into physical intimacy. We share why can sometimes feel like a chore, What do to if you are high desire or low desire in your marriage, and how to take action on creating connection NOW. Check out those intimacy questions here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:...

This week, we are diving into emotional intimacy. We share three big questions your partner is often asking themselves. We also share 3 skills you can start practicing today to level up the way you connect with your partner on an emotional level.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

In this episode, we talk about why your environment has a huge impact on your marriage. Why you need to handle "all the things" as a team. The importance of couple values and playing to your strengths!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For C...

We share the impact finding our own tribe has had in our marriage, how the people who are closest to you affect your marriage, and how isolating kills your marriage   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment ⁠...

We are talking about the body branch of our marriage philosophy. The way you are treating your body is having an impact on your relationship.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Download the FREE Reignite Your Marriage Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform...