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 ...

Have you ever been in a moment with your spouse where you felt a swirl of emotions?You’re hurt.Frustrated.Disappointed.But underneath all of it—you know that you still love them.That’s exactly where I found myself t...

Have you ever had that moment in your marriage where you feel like…"What’s the point of trying anymore?"Maybe you’ve done the work. You’ve been patient. You’ve read the books, had the talks, maybe even tried counseling.A...

This week’s episode is a tender one — one that honestly surprised even me as I lived it.Inside the episode, I share a brand-new break that happened in my marriage recently — a quiet, significant shift that exposed a dynamic I’ve lived wi...

In many marriages, there’s a quiet, often invisible dynamic that keeps one person shrinking and the other wondering why they feel so alone — even when both partners care deeply.It’s called the “one down” position.And it’s mo...

Have you ever gone through a season in your marriage where things felt… quiet? Not in a peaceful, cozy way — but in a Where did we go? kind of way. Maybe you’re in that season right now. Conversations feel dull or distant. ...

Let’s say you bought something this week—a new pair of shoes, a few Amazon “add to cart” moments—and didn’t tell your spouse. Not because it was a big secret, but because… what’s the point, right?Guess what...Most of us aren’t intent...

Resentment and blame can quietly build in a marriage until one day you realize you’re not just frustrated—you’re disconnected, discouraged, and maybe even questioning whether things can ever feel good again.In this episode, we take a gen...

You know that subtle ache when your spouse is right there… but still feels far away?This week on AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I’m talking about what it really means to reconnect in your marriage—and why it so often feels harder than it sh...

I know the journey to a healthier, more connected marriage can feel slow. Sometimes it feels like you’re doing the work, showing up differently, choosing patience, and yet… nothing seems to change.Maybe your spouse still reacts the same ...

Have you ever wished your spouse would just see their part?You try to talk about the struggles in your marriage, hoping they’ll acknowledge how their actions (or inactions) are affecting you. But instead, they dismiss it. Defend...

Ever feel like you’re the only one trying to improve your marriage?It seems as though you’re constantly reflecting, adjusting, and trying to make things better—while your spouse seems unaware or unwilling to see their part? Maybe they sh...

Have you ever brought up something important to your spouse, only to suddenly find yourself on the defensive?Maybe you wanted to talk about feeling overwhelmed with household responsibilities, and before you know it, the convers...

Have you ever had a moment where your spouse did something small—ignored a request, seemed distracted, didn’t respond the way you hoped—and suddenly, you found yourself way more upset than you expected? Maybe you lashed out, shut down, o...