The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee

If you've ever found yourself spiraling after a short text, a quiet dinner, or a simple sigh — this episode is for you. In this week's episode of The FOCUS Podcast , we're breaking down one of the biggest hidden causes of conflict in relationships: the stories we tell ourselves. Most of the pain in your marriage doesn't come from what your spouse actually did… It comes from what your brain made it...

January has a reputation for being "Divorce Month" — but the real story isn't about statistics. It's about what couples are feeling when the holiday noise fades and the emotional weight finally sets in. In this episode, Taralee breaks down why so many relationships feel like they're falling apart in January, what's actually happening beneath the surface, and why emotional clarity without a framewo...

Welcome to a brand new year (2026) and a brand new season of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee —where "what you focus on expands." This episode is for you if 2025 didn't go the way you hoped… and you're ready to stop repeating the same patterns with a new calendar. In today's kickoff, we're talking about why goals don't stick (hint: it's not motivation—it's your practiced patterns), and the simple fr...

This is the final episode of 2025 — and the Season 1 finale of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee. In this episode, I'm wrapping up the patterns I saw again and again this year, sharing a simple end-of-year reset (no perfect journaling required), and giving you a Season 2 blueprint for 2026. We're talking about the 3 things that actually create change in real relationships: Clarity — separating facts...

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee , I'm joined by Dan Purcell, creator of Get Your Marriage On , for a deep, honest, and faith-friendly conversation about intimacy in Christian marriages—far beyond just "improving your sex life." We talk about what real intimacy actually is: two imperfect humans learning to be emotionally and physically vulnerable, willing to truly be themselves wi...

When nobody owns the in-between —the tone after work, quick repairs, the simple "what's on tonight?"—everything in a marriage feels heavier. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lee Baucom (author/coach, Save The Marriage System) to talk about shared accountability , conflict vs. contention , and tiny, visible habits that make evenings calmer and connection stronger. If you're feeling like roommates...

Resentment doesn't usually show up as one big blow-up—it shows up as all the unrepaired little moments that keep sneaking into today's conversation. In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast , Taralee Eddington (Marriage Crisis Coach + creator of the FOCUS Framework) breaks down "Resentment from Past Conflicts" in a simple, human, doable way—no lectures, no "communication perfection," just clear tools...

Ever feel like one annoying comment from your spouse cancels out ten kind ones? Or like compliments bounce off, but critiques stick for hours? In this week's episode of The FOCUS Podcast , Taralee Eddington (Marriage Crisis Coach + creator of the FOCUS Framework™) walks you through Connection Killer #4 in the  7 Connection Killers series: The Ease of Seeing the Negative —and how to gently retrain...

In this powerful episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee , we're talking honestly about something tender and heavy: what really happens when couples stop turning toward each other—and why it matters long before lawyers or papers ever get involved. Taralee breaks down: The real financial and emotional cost of divorce —for you, your spouse, your kids, and your extended family The sobering marriage...

Does your marriage feel more… normal than magical these days? If you've ever thought, "We lost the spark," "We're basically roommates," or "Is this all there is?" —this episode is for you. In Part 3 of my 7 Connection Killers series (inspired by Dr. Matt Townsend's work), we're talking about our preference for novelty —how our brains are wired to chase what's new and exciting, and how that can qui...

In this week's episode of The FOCUS Podcast , I'm joined by my husband, Jason, for a real and unfiltered conversation about misguided expectations in marriage — the kind that slowly create distance without us even realizing it. After 27 years together, we've learned that most disconnection doesn't come from big betrayals — it comes from the small, unspoken assumptions we make about how love should...

In this heartfelt conversation with my longtime friend Liz Allen , we dive into one of the biggest connection killers in marriage and family life— distraction . From the quiet moments that drift apart to the scrolling that steals our presence, we explore how busyness, avoidance, and emotional overload slowly erode closeness—and how to rebuild it one mindful choice at a time. You'll hear: 💛 The di...

When conflict keeps looping and trust feels fragile, what does it really take to reconnect? In this week's episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee , Marriage Crisis Coach Taralee Eddington sits down with Andrea Dindinger , Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and somatic healing expert, to talk about: ✨ Why emotional safety—not communication—is the foundation of intimacy ✨ How "loop" arguments...

You love your spouse. You want your marriage to work. But lately, it feels like you're the only one still fighting for it. You've read the books, tried to stay calm, suggested counseling—but your spouse seems distant, disengaged, or maybe even done. If that's where you are right now, take a breath. You are not powerless, and this doesn't have to be the end. In this episode, Taralee shares how to b...

This week, Taralee sits down with Laura Ollinger—Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach, speaker, and host of The Positively Healthy Mom podcast. Laura shares how her background (Master's in Health & Wellness Education, National Board–Certified coach, Elite Neuroencoding Specialist) led her to help teens and parents lower stress, build self-worth, and communicate with more empathy. Together we dig into :...

In this powerful episode of  The FOCUS Podcast , I sit down with author, speaker, and podcast host Eileen Noyes . Eileen is a former NFL wife, a mom in a blended family of 15, and the founder of Lady Bellator —a movement empowering women to rise up and embrace their God-given identity. We dive deep into: Recognizing and healing emotional blind spots in marriage and family life How to stay connecte...

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast , Taralee sits down with Zoey Charif, author of Love Can in Fact Be Calculated . Zoey shares her groundbreaking framework that combines psychology, self-worth, and analytics to predict the health of relationships. From identifying your "self score" to understanding why admiration is essential for long-term love, Zoey explains how numbers and mindset intersect t...

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast , Taralee welcomes Iuri Melo —licensed therapist, bestselling author, and co-founder of SchoolPulse , the nation's only proactive, text-based mental health support system for students. Iuri shares his journey from therapist and author to building a platform that now reaches thousands of teens with encouragement, psychology tools, and live professional support r...

In this episode of Peaceful Heart Journey, Taralee shares three simple but powerful shifts that can transform the way you communicate with your partner. So often we wait for confidence before we speak up—but true confidence in relationships actually comes after courage. When you choose to be vulnerable, speak with intention, and practice daily appreciation, you create the foundation for trust, int...

We've all been told that confidence is the key to success—but what if everything we believe about it is backwards ? In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast , I pull back the curtain on the real process of building confidence , and spoiler alert: confidence is not the starting point—it's the finish line. I also introduce the transformative 4 C's Framework —Courage, Commitment, Consistency, and Confide...

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee , I sit down with Sara-Ann Rosen, dating and relationship coach and creator of the Aligned Love System . Together, we explore how self-worth, emotional awareness, and body-based intuition can transform the way we date and build lasting relationships. Sara-Ann shares her four-part Aligned Love System —Reveal, Rewire, Regulate, and Rebuild—and how th...

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast , I'm joined by relationship coach Bryan Power , who shares his powerful story of rebuilding his marriage using Integrated Attachment Theory (IAT) . Bryan opens up about the struggles, breakdowns, and ultimate healing that transformed his relationship after separation. We dive into: What Integrated Attachment Theory is and how it helps us heal old wounds The 6...

In this inspiring and energizing episode of The FOCUS Podcast , Taralee sits down with Steven Puri—Hollywood veteran turned tech founder—to explore what it really takes to focus, find flow, and protect your time in a world designed to steal it. Steven's career has been anything but ordinary. As an Executive Vice President at DreamWorks and Fox, he worked on major motion pictures like Die Hard , Th...

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast , Taralee sits down with Lee Norwood, founder of College Sharks , to unpack the emotional and logistical challenges families face when preparing teens for college. Lee shares how her virtual platform simplifies the college application journey with clear, bite-sized resources that reduce stress for both students and parents. They dive into everything from choosi...

🎙 Episode 16 – Chicken Fried Women with Melissa Radke In this special episode of The FOCUS Podcast , I'm joined by the one and only Melissa Radke — bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and queen of telling it like it is with heart and humor. We talk about her brand-new book, Chicken Fried Women , and the unforgettable, real-life women who shaped her into who she is today. Trust me… you're go...