So often, couples tell me, “If we could just fix our sex life, everything else would feel better.”And while that makes sense—because when physical intimacy fades, everything feels off—the truth is that sexual disconnection usually ...

Do you ever feel like you’re the only one trying to fix your marriage?You’re reading the books, listening to podcasts, showing up differently—and your spouse? They’re just going about life as if everything’s fine.It’s one of the lone...

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “This isn’t what I imagined it would be,” about your marriage then this is for you!Maybe you’ve felt the spark fade, the connection slip, or the weight of distance between you grow heavier a...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do we start feeling close again?” — this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast ...

If you’re wondering how to rebuild love after years of disconnection, this episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast will encourage you...

Have you ever whispered the words to yourself: “I don’t feel in love anymore”?It’s a thought that can feel frightening, even shameful—like you’re the only one carrying it. But the truth is, almost every couple will walk through ...

When you hear the word “betrayal,” you probably think of infidelity. But there’s another kind of betrayal that can wound just as deeply, and often goes unnamed: emotional betrayal.It happens when your spouse turns away instead of ...

Have you ever noticed how some of your biggest arguments seem to happen on the weekends? Everything feels fine during the week, then Saturday comes—and suddenly you’re at each other’s throats over something small.You’re not alone. This h...

Do you ever look back and wonder… what happened to the romance?When you were dating, it seemed so natural—the late-night talks, the thoughtful gestures, the spark of being pursued. But somewhere along the way, after the relation...

One of the quietest but most painful dynamics I hear from women is this: “He says he wants sex… but he never actually asks.”It leaves you feeling invisible, unwanted, and confused. And for him? Silence can feel safer than facing...

Have you ever wondered why sex seemed so natural in the beginning, but now feels complicated—or even avoided?For many couples, sex was the hook that brought them together.For her, giving herself felt like the way to ...

What if the very questions you’ve been afraid to ask about sex… are actually the ones that could open the door to deeper connection, healing, and understanding? This week’s episode wraps up the Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage

This couple had an intimacy breakthrough most couples miss.He was frustrated they weren’t having sex.She felt used and emotionally abandoned.He said, “I’m always open to sex—she just never initiates.”She said,...

What if the way you initiate sex… actually turned your spouse on?Not because of a clever move or perfectly timed suggestion—but because of the energy behind it.Too often, initiation becomes about asking for somet...

Have you ever loved your spouse deeply but felt your body shut down when they reached for you?Maybe you’ve wondered…“Why don’t I want sex the way I used to?”“Why does my mind feel so distracted—or even resista...

There was a season in my marriage when we were having sex… but something still felt painfully off.We weren’t fighting. We were doing the “right” things.But emotionally, we were disconnected — and I felt it most clearly in the bedroom...

In this week’s episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I’m talking about something most of us have never taken the time to unpack—what we learned about sex… and how those lessons still live in our bodies, our minds, and our...

If sex feels awkward, distant, pressured, or just off in your marriage — you’re not alone. In fact, over 50% of married couples say they’re dissatisfied with their sex life… and many haven’t talked about it in over a year.Not because the...

You want to be more affectionate.You want to initiate connection.You want to soften, speak kindly, reach out…But when the moment comes—you freeze, shut down, or hold back.And afterward, you wonder: Why didn’t I just do th...

Have you ever pulled away from your spouse’s affection…—even though part of you wanted it?Or maybe they offer something kind—a compliment, a hug, a moment of connection—and your whole body tenses or recoils?You’re not...

Have you ever found yourself spiraling after something your spouse said or didn’t say?It might’ve seemed small—but the emotional response inside of you? Felt big.And maybe you even asked yourself, “Why did that hit me so hard?”...

It feels like nothing is changing… but it is.There’s a moment on the journey of growth that can feel downright cruel.You’re showing up. You’re doing the work. You’re staying present, using the tools, praying through the pain…A...

What if the clutter in your home is quietly draining the energy from your marriage?In this week’s episode, I sit down with decluttering and mindset coach Kerryn Simmons to talk about how the spaces we live in impact how we feel in our re...

When your marriage feels heavy or disconnected, it’s easy to believe you’re the only one going through it.You look around and assume other couples must have it figured out,while you quietly carry the weight of your own disappointments b...

You open up about something emotional… and your spouse completely misses it.They try to fix it, change the subject, or talk about someone else instead.And just like that—you shut down.This is how emotional intimacy quietly ...