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AwakenYou in Your MarriageThe Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage Series, Part 6: It Takes Two – Building True Intimacy TogetherThis 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, “It doesn’t feel like love. It feels like pressure.”Like so many couples, they were stuck in a painful standoff—both wanting connection, but waiting for the other to change.But here’s what shifted everything:👉 They stopped seeing sex as a solo issue👉 They started seeing intimacy as a shared respo...2025-08-1232 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageLet's Talk About Sex in Marriage Series Part 4: The Nervous System & Sexual IntimacyHave 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 resistant—when I want to feel close?”If that’s you, I want you to take a deep breath and hear this:👉 There's nothing wrong with you.👉 Your desire isn’t gone.👉 Your body is just doing what it’s designed to do: protect you.2025-07-2932 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageLet's Talk About Sex in Marriage Part 1: Why We're Talking About SexIf 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 they don’t care.Not because there’s something wrong with them.But because sex often carries a lifetime of silence, shame, and confusion.That’s why this episode exists.In this kickoff to the Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage series, I’m inviting you into a conversat...2025-07-0816 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHonesty Heals: Why Being Open with Your Spouse Matters More Than You ThinkLet’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 intentionally lying in our marriages.But we’re often not fully telling the truth either.We leave out the small stuff—spending, frustrations, unmet needs—because we’re trying to avoid conflict or protect ourselves from judgment. But those little omissions? They slowly pull us away from the very intimacy we...2025-04-0829 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageBeyond Short-Term Fixes: How Marriage Coaching Can Transform Your LifeA New Year, A New Beginning for Your Marriage**🥂 To Self-Trust and Deeper Connection.As the New Year approaches, many of us reflect on the areas of our lives that feel unfulfilled—the places where we long for more. If your marriage has felt distant or stuck, you might be wondering, Can things really change?I want you to know they absolutely can. And not only can they change—they can transform in ways that bring more connection, joy, and fulfillment than you thought possible.In today’s podcast episode...2024-12-3117 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHolistic Healing for a Thriving Marriage: Insights from Dr. Sofia Adams ND & Dr. Justina BaranauskaiteAs you prepare to gather and celebrate this Christmas, I have a special gift for you: an insightful conversation with two incredible naturopathic doctors, Dr. Sofia Adams ND and Dr. Justina Baranauskaite, on this week’s episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage.In Holistic Healing for a Thriving Marriage, we dive into how taking care of your health goes hand-in-hand with nurturing your relationships. You’ll learn:How your physical and emotional well-being influence your connection with your spouse.Practical ways to align your health habits with your relationship goals.Tools to find balance in your body...2024-12-2457 min
Nature Within Us031 Christine Bongiovanni: Marriage, Dating, & Emotional Maturity in RelationshipsChristine Bongiovanni is a marriage and personal coach who guides couples to create a strong marriage with the partner they have. In this episode, we discuss lifestyle tips, relationship advice, and how your relationship can impact your mental & physical health. If you would like to work with Christine, check out her website christinebongiovanni.com, email her at christine@christinebongiovanni.com, or follow her on social media @christine.bongiovanniFollow us on Instagram@justinab.nd & @valeofhealth2024-10-231h 06
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Things I'd Do Differently on the Journey to a Happier MarriageHave you ever thought about what you’d change if you could start your marriage journey over again? What if you knew then what you know now? I’ve been reflecting on this a lot lately, and it’s inspired the latest episode of my podcast, AwakenYou in Your Marriage.In today’s episode, “Three Things I’d Do Differently on the Journey to a Happier Marriage,” I’m diving deep into the real, raw lessons I’ve learned in my own marriage. From embracing vulnerability to the power of self-reflection, I’m sharing three things I’d change if I could go...2024-10-0122 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageDaily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your SpouseHave you ever found yourself sitting right next to your spouse, feeling miles apart? You’re not alone! Between managing the day-to-day grind of life, it’s easy for the deep connection you once felt to get lost in the shuffle. Before you know it, you’re more like roommates than loving partners. It’s a lonely place to be, and I want you to know—I’ve been there too. That’s why I’m so excited about my latest podcast episode on AwakenYou in Your Marriage. This episode is all about those small, simple actions that can help you...2024-09-1718 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageNormalizing the Realities of Marriage: Embracing Relational FrictionHave you ever found yourself thinking, "Why is marriage so hard? Shouldn't it be easier if we're truly meant to be together?"You're not alone.We’ve been taught to believe that if we were with the “right” partner, marriage would be effortless, smooth, and happy all the time. But the reality? Even the happiest couples face challenges. The difference is, they’ve learned to navigate those challenges and grow from them.In this episode, I dive deep into the myths surrounding marriage and why it's perfectly okay—and even healthy—to experience friction in...2024-09-1018 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageBeneath the Surface: How Small Shifts are Reshaping Your MarriageHave you ever felt like your marriage is stuck, like no matter what you do, things just aren’t moving forward? Trust me, I’ve been there too, and I know how frustrating that feeling can be.But here’s the truth: Change is happening, even if you can’t see it yet.In the latest episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I dive deep into the idea that significant changes often start beneath the surface, long before we can see the results. It’s in that tricky 'in-between' space—where you’re no longer where you were...2024-09-0311 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageWhy We All Need a Coach on Our Side: My Therapy ExperienceHave you ever felt like you’re drowning in your own thoughts, unable to focus, and just plain stuck? I’ve been there, and I recently experienced something that reminded me of the power of having the right support at the right time.In my latest podcast episode, “Why We All Need a Coach on Our Side: My Therapy Experience,” I share a deeply personal story about how I went from being mentally overwhelmed and unable to focus, to regaining clarity and purpose in just 20 minutes with the help of a therapist. It was a powerful reminder that som...2024-08-2005 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageTransforming "Silly" Conflicts into Powerful Learning OpportunitiesToday, I want to talk about something that often comes up in my sessions with clients: those small, "silly" conflicts that you might feel embarrassed to bring up. You know the ones—the minor disagreements over chores, daily routines, or little misunderstandings. It’s easy to dismiss them as unimportant, but the truth is, these small conflicts are golden opportunities for growth and learning.These seemingly insignificant conflicts are actually perfect for practicing the conflict resolution process! In Episode 173: Transforming "Silly" Conflicts into Powerful Learning Opportunities, I share a 4-step process that will have you perfecting conflict reso...2024-08-0608 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThe Beginning and The End in MarriageIn this episode we delve into the true essence of love within our marriages.Ep 172, The Beginning and The End in Marriage, you'll discover:How the initial love in our marriages can feel lost over time and where to find it again.The importance of shifting our focus inward to nurture and cultivate the love within ourselves.Insightful reflections on where you might be searching for love and how to recognize the boundless love already within you.Practical steps to transform your marriage by nurturing the love within yourself.Join me as...2024-07-3010 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHearts Unveiled Pt 4: Nurturing Marital Intimacy with EmpathyWe're diving deep into nurturing intimacy in our marriages, and we're now on week 4 of our enlightening series. As we journey together, I've been moved by the responses I've received, particularly about the longing for intimacy in relationships. It's a shared desire: connection, belonging, and intimacy. However, nurturing intimacy starts by looking within ourselves, especially when distance creeps in between partners.In this week's episode, we're exploring the profound connection between compassion and empathy, drawing from Brene Brown's Atlas of the Heart. Brown beautifully articulates how compassion is a daily practice, while empathy is a powerful tool...2024-01-3036 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHearts Unveiled Pt 3: Nurturing Marital Intimacy with CuriosityWelcome back to another week of transformative conversations on AwakenYou in Your Marriage! This week, we're continuing our exploration of nurturing marital intimacy with the captivating theme "Hearts Unveiled Part 3: Nurturing Marital Intimacy with Curiosity."In this episode, we delve into the power of curiosity, a key component highlighted by Brene Brown in her Atlas of the Heart. Discover how curiosity becomes an irreducible element of courageous leadership in the context of our marriages. Join me as we navigate the intricate dynamics of curiosity, vulnerability, and growth.Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn:2024-01-2330 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHearts Unveiled Pt 2: Nurturing Marital Intimacy through VulnerabilityAs we dive into AwakenYou in Your Marriage episode 153: Nurturing Marital Intimacy through Vulnerability, I'm thrilled to share a piece of my personal journey with you. This year is all about vulnerability (my word of the year), and I'm excited to be on this open, honest, and transformative ride with each of you.On a creative note, my book project is back in full swing. I've recommitted to transcribing, refining, and shaping its artistic foundation. It's a passionate endeavor, and though the final outcome is uncertain, the process itself is a beautiful journey of self-discovery....2024-01-1634 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageFrom Tears to Triumph - Embracing Growth in Your Marriage JourneyI hope this message finds you well and thriving as we embrace the possibilities of a brand new year! I wanted to share something truly special with you – the latest episode of the "AwakenYou in Your Marriage" podcast is out, and it's a deep dive into the theme of growth and transformation. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey over the past seven years, reflecting on the highs, lows, and the incredible transformations that come from committing to our own growth.Episode Title: "From Tears to Triumph" - Embracing Growth in You...2024-01-0930 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageBecoming Fit + Vibrant: A Path to a Healthier Marriage with Tanja Shaw Ep 143Discover the powerful link between personal health and marital vitality in my latest AwakenYou in Your Marriage episode 143: Becoming Fit + Vibrant: A Path to a Healthier Marriage with Tanja Shaw!Join me for a heart-to-heart with Tanja Shaw, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Kinesiologist, and Mindset Coach. She's on a mission to help women not just transform their bodies, but through her process they also can create a more conscious connection with their spouse!In this insightful interview, we delve deep into Tanja's holistic approach to wellness and self-love. Discover how her personalized wellness protocols...2023-11-0746 min
Fit in Real Life363: Thrive in Your Relationships with Christine Bongiovanni [Re-release with correct audio] Today, we're diving deep into the world of relationships on the Fit + Vibrant You podcast. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with over thirty years of experience in helping women thrive in their relationships - not just with their partners, but with themselves too. 💖 No matter where you are in your relationship journey - whether you're navigating the choppy waters of divorce, still searching for your perfect match, or celebrating decades of marriage, this episode promises some eye-opening 'aha moments.' 😲✨ Christine's personal...2023-10-2455 minFit in Real Life363: Thrive in Your Relationships with Christine Bongiovanni [Re-release with correct audio] Today, we're diving deep into the world of relationships on the Fit + Vibrant You podcast. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with over thirty years of experience in helping women thrive in their relationships - not just with their partners, but with themselves too. 💖 No matter where you are in your relationship journey - whether you're navigating the choppy waters of divorce, still searching for your perfect match, or celebrating decades of marriage, this episode promises some eye-opening 'aha moments.' 😲✨ Christine's personal...2023-10-2455 minFit in Real Life363: Thrive in Your Relationships with Christine Bongiovanni Today, we're diving deep into the world of relationships on the Fit + Vibrant You podcast. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with over thirty years of experience in helping women thrive in their relationships - not just with their partners, but with themselves too. 💖 No matter where you are in your relationship journey - whether you're navigating the choppy waters of divorce, still searching for your perfect match, or celebrating decades of marriage, this episode promises some eye-opening 'aha moments.' 😲✨ Christine's personal journey is inspiring (I nearly cried wh...2023-10-2355 minFit in Real Life363: Thrive in Your Relationships with Christine Bongiovanni Today, we're diving deep into the world of relationships on the Fit + Vibrant You podcast. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with over thirty years of experience in helping women thrive in their relationships - not just with their partners, but with themselves too. 💖 No matter where you are in your relationship journey - whether you're navigating the choppy waters of divorce, still searching for your perfect match, or celebrating decades of marriage, this episode promises some eye-opening 'aha moments.' 😲✨ Christine's personal journey is inspiring (I nearly cried wh...2023-10-2355 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageLess Drama More Mama in Your Marriage with Pam Howard LCSWAre you ready to let go of that hardened, get it done, drama (and stress) filled life and open up to letting the fun, cheery light version of you come out and play?This week on the podcast I am chatting with licensed clinical social worker and master coach Pam Howard, host of the Less Drama More Mama podcast, and we start scratching the surface of how to start bringing out your best in motherhood and in your marriage!Pam helps high-achieving moms who want to feel as successful in their parenting as they do...2023-07-2534 min
Less Drama More MamaKeeping Your Marriage Strong After Kids with Christine Bongiovanni – 252This week, I’m hosting Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with 30+ years of experience guiding women to loving relationships with themselves and their lives. After considering a divorce from her second husband, Christine discovered a process that allowed her to turn her marriage around, which she now uses to help other couples (and individuals) go from co-existence to interactive, loving partnerships. Tune in to hear Christine's best tips for prioritizing your partnership and keeping your marriage strong after having kids. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/252
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Less Drama More MamaKeeping Your Marriage Strong After Kids with Christine Bongiovanni - 252This week, I’m hosting Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with 30+ years of experience guiding women to loving relationships with themselves and their lives. After considering a divorce from her second husband, Christine discovered a process that allowed her to turn her marriage around, which she now uses to help other couples (and individuals) go from co-existence to interactive, loving partnerships. Tune in to hear Christine's best tips for prioritizing your partnership and keeping your marriage strong after having kids. https://lessdramamoremama.com/2522023-06-0637 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow Your Lying Is Affecting Your MarriageMaybe you are thinking, "I don't lie; I tell the truth at all times, Christine."Maybe it's true.I don't.Sometimes I lie, and I don't even realize it.Like when my husband asks if I mind if he works on the one night he doesn't have to work.This time I didn't lie, and it was amazing.In this week's episode, I talk about the little lies we tell that secretly build up toxic waste inside our bodies and how telling the truth is the ultimate...2022-09-0621 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageAre Our Marriage Problems My Fault?The human brain is sneaky.Your human brain is SO smart.It's SO good at figuring out all of the problems.But the problem with you trying to figure out all of your own problems is that your brain has a bias.Your brain's bias uses everything from your past to protect you and produces evidence from what is happening around you to prove its perspective.You convince your brain that it's time to work on you, and you start feeling better as you work on yourself. 2022-06-2120 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageGoing From Conflict To Deeper ConnectionConflict exists between all of us.It doesn't need to be a problem.But for most of us, it is.We keep it bottled up, pretending it doesn't matter.We argue for our perspective.Or we just walk away.There is a better way, and when we understand that conflict is normal and why it's there, we can start looking at it.When we can take an honest look at it and find the courage to share what is going on for us, we can...2022-06-1445 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow Drinking Less Might Help You Connect More with Caroline HolkeCaroline Holke has always had a pretty good life on paper- happily married with 2 kids, a leadership position in corporate marketing, and plenty of good friends and family. But she wasn't quite happy. This led her down the path of self-discovery which started with examining her relationship with alcohol. Today she is a Drink Less Coach. She helps women get rid of the sh*tty parts of drinking and this doesn't mean that quit drinking. Most people focus on what to DO to cut back on their drinking, Caroline has a skill for helping her cl...2022-06-0744 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageWho Is Cheating Who?What is going on when you can't stop thinking that they seem to be more interested in someone, or something, besides you?It's like a little spark that gets ignited by something they say or didn't say, or something they did or didn't do, and suddenly, there is a war going on in your head. "I feel cheated." In this week's episode, I discuss how to know if it's your intuition trying to tell you to be on the lookout or if it's just that you're afraid.Afraid:❤️🩹 that this is your f...2022-05-3127 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Reasons You Might Not Be Doing What You Want To Be Doing In Your MarriageAfter getting a 100% response to an Instagram story about how you don't understand why you can't do what you want to do in your marriage, I decided it was time to tackle the topic.What are some of the things you do instead of following through on what you want to do? Do any of these resonate?🎯 Wait for them to show up in a way that makes you feel loved🎯Nothing because fear of their reaction has you stopped in your tracks🎯You don't want to "give in", it feels like being wea...2022-05-2430 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageBecoming BoldThere is nothing about you that isn't BOLD!You are vibrant, energetic and up for all of the BOLD life has to offer.Am I right about you?I have seen so many of you take bold steps in your life, from stepping out of your comfort zone by enrolling in dance classes to ending your relationship with that glass or two of wine you have at the end of your day to "take the edge off."I have a whole new meaning to the words "becoming bold," and to make...2022-05-1720 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow Past (Trauma) May Be Affecting Your MarriageWhat if the unexplainable could be explained? What if actions you take that you have tried over and over to stop taking could be explained in a way that has you showing up in ways you've only dreamed of?It could be that trauma might be between you and you showing up in your marriage the way you want.This week I share how past trauma responses may have you blocked or stuck not moving forward from where you are to where you dream of being. I share a bit of my journey to di...2022-05-1022 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageCould It Be Marital Grief You Are Feeling?I'm guessing you haven't considered grief an emotion you might be feeling when you think about your marriage.Maybe you'd describe it more as depressing, sad, lonely, and disappointing.This week I'd like you to reflect on the possibility that what you might be feeling is grief.Why would I ask you to do that?Because if you discover grief, things that seem confusing might start to make sense.Maybe you are grieving the perceived loss of what you had once thought your marriage would look like....2022-05-0318 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Positive Outcomes Of Working TogetherMany of you have asked how coaching can help you, so this week I decided to record an episode where I share the top three positive outcomes of working together with me, your marriage coach.I have received SO MANY benefits from working with various coaches that I know I will never choose to go without my weekly mind cleaning. Our brains are sneaky; they like to tell us little lies that get in the way of us achieving our best life, and a coach helps us see those obstacles.I prioritize the...2022-04-2619 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Change Your Marriage Without Changing Your SpouseIn AwakenYou, we get to the work of changing how you feel about your marriage without changing your spouse. It is the most rewarding life work I have ever done, and I love watching the transformation that people like you are going through to achieve marriages you never dreamed possible. In this week's episode, I share three ways we do this work, so listen in and discover part of the process! Exchange your feeling of powerlessness for being powerful in influencing change in your marriage.Episodes referenced in this episode:Ep 60: Differentiation: Could Your Differences Be...2022-04-1921 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageEight Stages Of Awareness and Behavioral ChangeGetting to the place where you know down to your core that you have the power to change your marriage WITHOUT changing your spouse is a journey that starts with disbelief.Stage one is where we feel completely powerless to change our marital dynamic because we believe our happiness is in our spouse's hands. When they change, THAT is when we will be happy, it's a deep, dark hole that we keep falling into, making our life miserable.Stage eight is where we fully believe that being happy in our marriage is entirely within our own powe...2022-04-1221 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageDifferentiation: Could Your Differences Be Your Marriage's Assets?Do you feel a bit uninspired, bored, or indifferent when you think about your marriage? Does it feel like you're living with a roommate instead of someone who inspires you to live life to the fullest? Maybe you feel fully dependent on your spouse to make you feel good, or you may have swung to the other side of the pendulum and separated yourself into an independent relationship that has you holding back from what you yearn for in your marriage?Healthy, intimate, interdependent marriages are where each spouse shares their inner selves and accepts their pa...2022-04-0528 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageCreating Connection That Feels Good To YOUEach of us has different ways to create connection with others, but I think we don't know what that looks like a lot of times.Maybe our ideas come from sitcoms, movies, books, parents, or the couple we see walking in the neighborhood.I talk so much about connection in our marriages because it's the one thing I often hear people say they are lacking in their marriage, that and sex! This week I am helping you discover what connection means to you, how a connected relationship looks in your mind's eye, and steps to sta...2022-03-2934 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThe 4-Step Journey To Self-LoveThis week I am celebrating AwakenYou in your marriage's first anniversary with a more detailed exploration of Episode One: How To Start Loving Yourself. I share four steps to the process of learning how to stop the behaviors that keep us from having a loving, honest, connected relationship with ourselves. In celebration, I am doing a giveaway, so listen and get yourself entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!Episodes referenced in this episode:Ep 1: How To Start Loving Yourself This month of March I am doing a marriage min-coaching session challenge where I...2022-03-2229 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageDo You Have Bad Marital Relationship Memories?An interesting thing happens to the story we tell about our marital relationship past when we find ourselves unhappy with our marriage's relational dynamic. Our memory changes. We go from joyous memories to bad memories, interesting huh? Nothing about our past relationship changes, only what we think of it. This week is the last in the divorce indicator series I have been hosting on AwakenYou where we dig into the last indicator which is having bad relationship memories.This month of March I am doing a marriage min-coaching session challenge where I am challenging myself to help 25...2022-03-1527 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThe Secret Ingredient To A Successful MarriageWhen it comes to how we handle conflict in our marriage, there is one ingredient you can start adding into the mix that can override the effect of harsh start-ups, criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling, or flooding. That special ingredient is the ability to attempt to repair the damage and accept an attempt at repair. In this week's episode, I help you begin the process of stopping a conflict headed in the wrong direction and how to make a u-turn towards reconnection.If you've been curious about how working through my AwakenYou in your marriage program can change...2022-03-0822 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageA Relationship Success Story with Alicia CastanedaHeading into spring with episode fifty-five and an interview with one of my AwakenYou in your marriage graduates, Alicia Castaneda. Alicia shares what she achieved, and her next steps, in AwakenYou and how it has changed her already successful life and partnership. They just celebrated four years together after she thought they only had two months left together a year ago. Enjoy this client's success story and let it inspire you to create your success. Alicia Castaneda is a mindset coach and certified nutrition coach helping individuals to shift their focus from their body fat to their s...2022-03-0141 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageWhat Your Body Language Is Saying To Your SpouseHave you ever tried to be nice to someone when you're completely annoyed with them?How did that work out?I'll guess that it didn't work out all that great. Maybe it put off a conflict that might have ended poorly, but actions of "nice" speak way differently when they come from annoyance than they do from content or empathy.This could be why your partner doesn't respond when you feel disconnected and disappointed because they feel the energy coming from how you are fe...2022-02-2221 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageIs Flooding Drowning Your Marriage? Ep 53Unlike the stonewalling I talked about in last week's episode, emotional flooding is an involuntary response where the nervous system shuts down because you are overwhelmed with emotions. Both end in marital disconnection, while stonewalling is more deliberate and flooding is a sympathetic nervous system response. This week discover the third sign that your marriage might be headed for a divorce by recognizing the signs of flooding in yourself or your partner.Episodes referenced in this episode:Stonewalling To A Disengaged Marriage Ep 52Is Divorce In Your Marital Future? Ep 44Creating Better Marital Communication...2022-02-1529 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageStonewalling To A Disengaged MarriageIs your spouse actually listening to what you say, or have they shut you out?Do they (or you): • pick up their phone while you are talking to them• change the subject to something off-topic• turn away• get up and leave• defend themselves in an attempt to end the conversation• spend lots of time away from the home avoiding conversationIf you said "'yes" to any of these, then you might be what John Gottman calls "stonewalling" your partner or getting stonewalled.In normal conversation, we engage with each ot...2022-02-0843 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow Defensiveness Hurts Our Marriages"Could you help me come up with something fun to do for our anniversary?""Any time I come up with ideas, you don't like them, so I'm done contributing."Defensiveness in your marriage shows up when you don't hear what your partner is saying, so instead, you throw out a comment that deflects the original comment. You hear an attack on your character or behavior instead of a complaint. A defensive response pushes the two of you further away instead of hearing, understanding, and learning to create more connection. In your marriage this week on...2022-02-0135 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageClient Success Story with Arlene MojicaIf you've been curious about how working through my AwakenYou in your marriage program can change your life, this week's interview with my client Arlene Mojica will help shed some light. As you listen to this interview, what you will hear over and over is Arlene's belief in how the program could change her life. Her belief in something she didn't even realize she needed is evidence of the astonishing results one can achieve when one trusts their mentor and process. This month's interview is a must-listen, and fun listen, enjoy!More resources and how you can...2022-01-2537 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Start The Conversation Of Future PlanningIf you and your partner are super planners, then I am sending you a high-five; nice work on creating conversations where your future life together matters. I've discovered with my clients who aren't taking their future into their own hands that they are waiting for their partner to do it for them and then resenting them when they don't. If you are the planner, then here is how you can start the conversation. Even if you AREN'T a planner but want to be, this episode will help you get started. In this week's episode, I share the very steps...2022-01-1824 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageIs Contempt Killing Your Marriage?Would you recognize if you were acting contemptuously towards your spouse? Check out these three examples of contempt where you are placing yourself in a more "superior" position than your partner:⠀⠀⠀⠀"How would you like it if I did that to you?"⠀⠀⠀⠀"I'd never do to you!"⠀⠀⠀⠀"I'm not THAT bad."⠀⠀⠀⠀Most of us might know that we're not enjoying the experience, whether it is us partaking in the act of contemptuous behavior or our partner. Still, we might not realize that we are being contemptuous. Contempt is like cyanide to your marital relationship, so knowin...2022-01-1131 min
AwakenYou in Your Marriage2022: Your End Of Life Marital PossibilitiesHave you ever wondered what you will think about your marriage when you get to the end of your life? Will you look back and smile at all of the love you created, all of the uncomfortable things you did to build the relationship of your dreams, or will you look back in regret over all of the love you missed out on? This week on the podcast, I share my end-of-year reflections, my 2022 projections, and a warning to those of you waiting for your marriage to "fix" itself.Start the process of reimagining and recreating your...2022-01-0426 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageMarital Discussions: Criticism Versus ComplaintMany of us have stopped bringing up "touchy" topics with our partners because it creates conflict and unresolved anger, and it feels awful and gets us nowhere.⠀⠀What if you discovered a different way to approach what is bothering you in your marriage, a way that would actually bring some discussion and understanding between the two of you? ⠀⠀Would you be willing to try it?⠀⠀You may think complaining is something you shouldn't be doing in your marriage, but the truth is that most of us are doing it all wrong. Instead of complaining...2021-12-2822 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageCreate Better Marital Communication By Considering The Start-UpWhen we feel annoyed or frustrated with our partner, how we express our feelings determines whether we can let go of the disappointment or stay stuck in it. The secret to moving forward while getting to know each other better is how you approach what is bothering you. If you find yourself continually frustrated with your partner, this week's episode will shine some light on how to start getting more of what you want. Learn how to better communicate what you want and have a better chance of getting it.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/2021-12-2128 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageIs Divorce In Your Future?There are seven predictors that can help you see if your relationship is headed towards divorce. If your marital conflict discussions contain six of them, your marriage is predicted to last 5-6 years. If your marital conflict discussions don't contain these six divorce predictors, but your relationship does contain the seventh, it could take SIXTEEN years for that divorce to happen. SIXTEEN YEARS is a long time to be in a passionless marriage, especially when it's entirely possible to turn things around. This week I start a series where I discuss these seven indicators to use this information in...2021-12-1419 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageA Better Way To Deal With Holiday EmotionsWelcome to December and all of the things! The last month of the year can be an emotional tug-of-war for many of us. Commitments on top of an already over-committed schedule, reviewing the year and the list of things you said you would achieve but didn't, family...oh and then you might as well sprinkle a bit of all the extra food over the top of everything. This week on the podcast, I am sharing my best tip for handling all of the emotions that are about to come your way if they haven't already started flooding on in. 2021-12-0719 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageA Man's Perspective on Marital Success with Chris PlourdeThis week was Expert Interview week on the podcast, and this interview is extra special because it was my first interview getting a man's perspective on all things marriage. Chris Plourde is a coach, businessman, father, and husband who has worked with top athletes, celebrities, and even military special operations. He mentors men to find their authentic selves and create leadership qualities to bring to their families, communities, and work-life. We talk about all things relationships and what it takes to make them work. Enjoy!You can find Chris on his website and socials:Chris Plourde...2021-11-3047 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageYour Response Matters: Bids For ConnectionLast week you learned what bids for attention are, and you learned that the way to create connection in your relationship is to turn towards your partner when you notice them tossing a bid at you. This week I share the three ways we can respond to our partner's bids, two of which might be unintentional acts that create the opposite of what we want in our marriage. Listen to this week's episode because what we don't know can tear us apart.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow...2021-11-2319 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageBids For Your Partner's AttentionBids for connection are attempts to get someone's attention; any action intended to create a positive connection. They could be a simple smile or an out-of-place statement like "look at that dog over there!" Once you start paying attention to bids, you may be surprised to discover that your spouse is throwing bids that you might be dropping. This week's episode will help you understand what a bid for connection is, how to start making bids, and how to catch bids that are being tossed at you!Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my...2021-11-1618 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageYour Marriage's Emotional Bank AccountDo you have a healthy marital emotional bank account? The balance of your marital emotional bank account tells a lot about how well you and your spouse communicate and problem solve. If communicating with your spouse seems challenging, you may want to check your account's balance. This week's AwakenYou episode will teach you all you need to know to get started. I share what an emotional bank account is, how too many withdrawals can wipe your account out, and help you create awareness around what negative interactions are versus positive so you can start the process of repair.2021-11-0925 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageSelf-Soothe To A Happier MarriageSelf-soothing is a way to bring ourselves to feelings of betterment to move forward from any negativity or emotional pain. In our marriages, it is a way to recognize when we are slipping, or crashing, into a negative emotion, put a pause on it, and take the time to look at what is happening within ourselves. Being able to self-soothe helps us grow, better understand our patterns, and bring us closer to our partner by handling conflict from a clean headspace. This week on the podcast, I explore self-soothing, how it can help build a happier marriage, and how...2021-11-0231 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageLove Maps: Getting To Know Your PartnerHow well do you know about your partner? Your answer indicates your relationship's emotional intelligence. If that truth makes you feel a bit queasy, I want you to settle into a deep breath. Most couples have a surface-level knowledge of their partner, and that "getting to know you" better phase often gets overlooked after the year pass on. Knowing your partner is the foundation of a solid marital relationship, and the good news is that it is never too late to bridge the gap; learn how on this week's episode. AwakenYou Marital Magic Six-Week Course...2021-10-2626 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageSix-Second Kiss ParalysisIf you've heard of Dr. John Gottman's discovery that the six-second kiss can improve the health of your relationship but haven't implemented it, then this week's episode will get you moving out of shame and into action. If you haven't heard of the six-second kiss, then it's even better because this week is all about what this relationship tool is, why it's so helpful, and how to move into being able to implement it.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: www.christinebongiovanni.com/36CBS News...2021-10-1924 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageEmotional Regulation and Your MarriageI talk a lot about emotions, with good reason; it is essential to understand emotional regulation within a marital relationship and why you might not be regulating your feelings. Lisa Feldmen Barrett suggests that "those who can put emotions into words, are less likely to use negative self-regulatory strategies such as..." acting out with aggression, harmful actions to self, and excessive buffering activities like over-eating and drinking. In this week's episode, I talk about emotional regulation, why it's a big deal and the process of how to regulate your own emotions.Attachment Theory In Practice by Susan...2021-10-1224 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageMental Health Versus Mental IllnessI think it is vital to continue the trend to help normalize mental health and mental illness so that people can start seeing the indicators that something might be off and feel comfortable seeking guidance from a health professional. After last week's discussion with Jessica Farmer about Navigating Your Partner's Mental Illness, I thought it would be appropriate to visit what mental health and mental illness are. This week I share differences and why it's essential to know these differences.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: www...2021-10-0514 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageNavigating Your Partner's Mental Illness with Jessica FarmerThis month's guest interview is with Jessica Farmer, a certified life and marriage coach who helps women who have husbands with mental illness. Helping women create confidence and connection with themselves and in their relationships, even with all the challenges that come up when there is a mental illness, is her passion. She is a mom to 4 kiddos and a puppy, loves hiking, running, and biking around her home in Washington state, and loves traveling with her husband.Jessica Farmer CoachingInstagramIt isn't uncommon for most of us to have periods of...2021-09-2847 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageUnderstanding The Feminine WayLast week we explored the masculine way from David Deida's Intimate Communion, which helped reveal and understand all that is masculine in our partners and ourselves. This week on the podcast, I explore the feminine way to help show you that which might be the missing link in your life. Fully embracing your feminine essence is the key to feeling whole and purposeful and loved; listen in to see how this resonates for you. Revealing and revitalizing your essence is at the heart of AwakenYou, and through this series, you will open the door to your true essence in...2021-09-2133 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageUnderstanding The Masculine WayMasculine essence prioritizes "life direction" - it is moved primarily by his or her life mission; it is the most important thing in their lives. Whereas the feminine essence prioritizes the "intimate relationship" - it is moved by his or her emotions in an intimate relationship. This week I explore chapter 8 of David Deida's Intimate Communion, which is all about the Masculine Way. I'm confident this episode will shed some light on why you and your man are showing up the way you are in your relationship.To join the discussion of this chapter on Thursday, September 16, 2021, 5...2021-09-1424 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageFive Pillars To Rebuilding Marital BeliefBy the time most of my clients come to me, they have stopped dreaming about their future with their partner; they feel stuck in their marriage and their lives. The foundation of their marriage has crumbled, and the map they previously used to build their relationship no longer applies to their life. Now it is necessary to reformulate the new five foundations to develop their marital belief system and create a sustainable relationship that feels better than they ever imagined it could. In this week's episode, I share the five foundational pillars to building belief in the marriage you...2021-09-0726 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageFrom Empty Nest To Happy Nest With Allie HillI still remember the day, driving out of the parking lot seeing my daughter looking out her dorm room window; the memory still brings me to tears. Days laying in her bed wondering how I would ever move forward don't seem that long ago. Looking back, I now see the grief I carried in my heart but had no idea what it was or how to deal with it. Eventually, I moved forward, but the process was painful, oh how I could have used Allie Hill Coaching to help me through that time. If you feel the effects of...2021-08-3132 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageIt's Not Better Over ThereWe've all done it. We've looked at what someone else has and think their life must be that much better than ours. We see another couple smiling at each other, sitting in that cute little restaurant while making up some fantasy about their romantic life while feeling sad because YOUR husband never does anything romantic. It's what we call looking at someone else's outsides and comparing them to our insides. Today we're going to look at the truth in that it's not better over there where you are looking and desiring what you are making up about what you...2021-08-2433 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageRemoving Emotional BarriersMost of the obstacles that get in the way of achieving our happiest life and a joyfully connected marital relationship are emotional barriers, blocks in our mind that keep us from showing up in a way that gets us what we want in our life. This week's episode started titled "A Healing Journey" because removing many of our emotional barriers can be an emotional experience that feels healing. Healing because it makes us more whole and who we are. It tears away mechanisms we have installed to protect ourselves only to find they keep us from moving forward. In...2021-08-1743 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriagePrioritizing Healthy Time ApartIf you and your partner aren't spending healthy time apart, then this episode is for you. If you want to spend time apart but are feeling guilty about it or, if you don't think it's healthy to spend time apart, please listen. The key to developing a vibrant relationship that will stand the test of time is developing a sense of self which can best happen when you spend time with yourself. I am exploring the excellence of this beautiful gift and letting go of the guilt I have burdened myself with around this desire; explore with me!2021-08-1029 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageFrom Enemy To AllyThe concept of enemy and ally in our marriage has currently been deeply resonating because of its simplicity. When I consider different ways we all struggle in our relationships and working through them in a way that benefits us and impacts the relationship positively, using these two lenses is a quick way to decide how we want to move forward. Listen in to this week's episode to discover a new way to approach challenging circumstances in your marital relationship.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: www.christinebongiovanni...2021-08-0322 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageDone Bingeing with Martha AyimMartha Ayim, MA, is a master coach, level-3 trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems, an evidence-based, trauma-informed, and empowering approach that relies on a client’s intuitive wisdom to heal). She is the author of the e-book, 12 Surprising Steps to Stop Binge Eating, Starting with Your Very Next Urge, and the host of the 5-star-rated Done Bingeing Podcast. A former binge eater for nearly 35 years, Martha coaches through an IFS lens to help clients re-establish the internal leadership needed to heal the parts of themselves that make them do things they don’t want to do (e.g., binge, over...2021-07-2748 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Process Those EmotionsYou all have heard me talk about the importance of feeling your emotions and processing emotions. In this week's episode, I take you through my process of processing emotions; I don't just explain it but take you through it so that you can do it for yourself. The only part missing is me being able to hear answers to my questions to help you better work through them. Want that? Then book a free session, and I will include that part! Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage...2021-07-2027 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageFrom Shutdown To Alive In Our MarriageIf you feel like your marital relationship has been in shutdown longer than the COVID shutdown we have experienced, this week's episode is for you. I talk about how we get to shutdown in our marriage and how we get to where we dream of being, which for most of us, is alive. Listen in to discover how you get there, that you're not alone and how to get back on track.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: www.christinebongiovanni.com/22CBS News Interview: 6 Tips...2021-07-1316 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThe Power of PauseToday I am sharing a little secret on the podcast about the power of pause at this time of the year, in your life. This process will fuel you with the power you need to keep making strides towards hitting that stretch goal you intend on achieving by the end of this year without crashing and throwing them in the trash. If you've lost sight of the future you want in your life, listen to this week's episode and get yourself back on track.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsle...2021-07-0627 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageWhy Your Style Matters with Style Coach Judith GatonWhat does style have to do with your marriage? Imagine consistently feeling locked into an emotion that makes you feel like a goddess when you're with your partner. Of course, having the outfit that matches the desired goal ups the ante, and this month's guest is all about helping you achieve that goal. Judith Gaton is a lawyer turned style coach who enables you to show up in your life and marriage in a way that makes you shine from the inside out. Join our fun conversation about how to start pulling together a look you are in love...2021-06-2948 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Ways To Create Connection In Your MarriageLost connection in your marriage is something many of us struggle with; I certainly did. Maybe it's something you've thought has always been missing, or it's something you feel has slowly dissipated; either way, it is 100% possible to bring connection into your marriage relationship, the type of connection you want. Tune into today's episode to find out how to create the connection you've been missing with your partner.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: www.christinebongiovanni.com/19CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving...2021-06-2234 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageWhy Your Husband Isn't Making You FrustratedThis week on the podcast, I am teaching you how to own your emotions around how you are feeling about your partner. First, I will teach you how to recognize those emotions, determine why they are there for you and start taking responsibility for creating them. Then, as you repeat the practice I teach, you will begin to empower yourself to decide how you want to think and feel about what your partner says and does. So listen in and learn how to own how you feel so you can stop blaming your partner.Visit my website...2021-06-1524 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageFive Steps To Ending Negative Body Image Self TalkNegative self-talk is a real thing, we all do it, but there is a practice different from believing the lies. A practice you can utilize to quiet those negative saboteurs while allowing you to hear them, recognize them, dismiss their lies and access the part of your brain that has your best interests in mind. In this week's podcast episode, I share five tips to help set you free from the control you're giving your brain over your body image sabotage.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage...2021-06-0826 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageMarital Jealousy And How To Let It GoJealousy is an emotion that most of us have felt on some level in our romantic relationships and is quite different from envy, a word often used interchangeably. I'll chat a bit about the difference while focusing on jealousy within romantic relationships and how it can bring up emotions that can push our relationship apart if we don't recognize the root of why we are feeling this emotion. Join me as I dig into what marital jealousy is and how you can start the process of letting go to build a more connected relationship with your partner....2021-06-0123 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageTaming Your Emotional Baggage with Dawn ZiegererWe're wrapping up this month sharing a fun interview with The Rebuilding Coach, Dawn Ziegerer, who helps women drop their emotional baggage and move into relationship freedom. Dawn is a fantastic storyteller who shares real-life experiences to help you better understand how your emotional baggage might be showing up and tearing apart your romantic relationship. Take a listen; I'd love to hear what resonated with you!Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/taming-your-emotional-baggage-with-dawn-ziegerer/CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving Relationship2021-05-2556 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageAre You Self Confident or Confident?Are you confident? What are you confident in? Are you confident in yourself? Are you self-confident? This week I explain the difference between the two and share why being confident doesn't always translate to being confident in yourself. Having self-confidence is a skill requiring the will to feel emotions that don't always feel the best. In this week's episode, you'll learn the difference between the two so you can start working on the confidence that is more important than any other thing you are confident doing.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou...2021-05-1819 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Reasons Why We Lack Marital ConfidenceMarital confidence is the belief that you have the power to create a love-filled marriage relationship. Many of us lack that confidence, and it is the foundation of what we learn in AwakenYou in your marriage. Women come out of the program knowing that they are, and will continue, to do the work that will give them the results they love in their life and their marriage. In today's podcast, I share three reasons you lack marital confidence, and it's in the awareness that you begin to change.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join...2021-05-1120 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageA Mother's Day MeditationThis special gift is for all of the amazing mammas, find yourself a cozy spot and enjoy. Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterCBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipUnlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a...2021-05-0908 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Steps To Building Self TrustWhat did you find out this past week about trusting yourself? It's ok if you realized that it's true; you don't trust yourself; most people don't. You will never build the romantic marital relationship you dream of if you don't trust yourself to do so. So what do you do now? Listen in to this week's podcast, where I show you three powerful ways to build self-trust in yourself and others.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/three-steps-to-building-self-trust/CBS News Interview: 6 T...2021-05-0418 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHealing The Mother-Daughter Relationship with Karen C. AndersonKaren C.L. Anderson is a master-certified life coach and author who helps women use the troubled relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth, wisdom, and creativity. She is the author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters, A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration (March 2018), The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal: A Guide For Revealing & Healing Toxic Generational Patterns (January, 2020), Overcoming Creative Anxiety: Prompts & Practices For Disarming Your Inner Critic (June, 2020) and Dear Adult Daughter, With The Emphasis on “Adult” (July 2020). She lives in Southeastern Connecticut.You can find Karen and learn more about her coaching program, The M...2021-04-2749 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageOne Simple Way To See If You Trust YourselfDo you trust yourself? How do you know for sure? This week on the podcast, I give you a straightforward way to discover if you do trust yourself. I believed that I trusted myself until I asked myself this one question; this question opened my eyes to something I decided I wanted to change. After two years of teaching myself how to trust myself, I am forever grateful for this question.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/one-simple-way-to-see-if-you-trust-yourself/CBS News Interview: 6 Tips...2021-04-2014 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Increase Physical Intimacy In Your MarriageWelcome back to part six of my relationship intimacy series! Today we wrap up the series by talking about how to increase physical intimacy in your relationship. Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to explore a few different aspects of physical intimacy that will help you right where you are in your relationship, helping you to sensitively take steps of exploring where you want to go from here.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/how-to-increase-physical-intimacy-in-your-marriage/CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For...2021-04-1322 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Increase Experiential Intimacy In Your MarriageIt's week four of our deep dive into learning what relationship intimacy is and how to create more of it in your marriage. We've talked about spiritual, emotional, intellectual intimacy, and this week I'm covering my favorite way to connect with others; through experiences. Experiential intimacy is encountering or undergoing something together, creating an intimate mixture through a personal encounter with your partner in close union. Ready to start adding some fun into your relationship? I suggest you start here!Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni...2021-04-0622 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageNew Here? A Shorty About Me and My WhyMy short story about how I got here and why I'm so passionate about helping women find themselves and what happens to their marriage when they do. Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/ Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpageCBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipUnlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Da...2021-04-0203 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageLoving Your Sex Life with Amanda LouderToday's expert interview is with Amanda Louder. Amanda is a Certified Life Coach who helps women from conservative Christian backgrounds love their sex life. She helps women embrace their sexuality to help them strengthen their relationship with themselves, their spouse, and God.In addition to being a coach, Amanda has been married to her husband Kevin for 8 years. They have a blended family of 5 children ages 12-21 and live in Salt Lake City. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching her kids play sports, traveling, fishing, and camping.You can find Amanda on her website: Am...2021-03-3045 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageEmotional Intimacy and How To Increase It In Your MarriageIt's week four of our relationship intimacy talk, where we find new ways to create a well-rounded and deeply intimate relationship with our partner. This week, we're going to dig into what emotional intimacy is and how to get more of it in your relationship.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/what-is-emotional-intimacy-and-how-to-get-more-of-it-in-your-marriage/CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipUnlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it...2021-03-2819 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Increase Mental IntimacyIt's part two of my deep dive into learning how to increase intimacy in our marriages. This week I'm examining mental intimacy, something I am exploring in many of my relationships because I am looking for connections to have more intellectual conversations. Though it's essential to see that not all of the connections you desire need to come from your partner, it's still important to connect on some level intellectually, feeling free to share your thoughts and appreciate your partner's ideas. Learn about how you can start taking steps to explore this area of intimacy in your marriage.2021-03-2717 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageThree Ways To Increase Spiritual IntimacyLast week I started talking about the topic of intimacy. Over the next five weeks, I'll be doing a deeper dive into each of the different types of intimacy mentioned in that first article. This week is all about spiritual intimacy, which I define as being able to share your ideas about spirituality with your partner while allowing them to do the same in a supportive, non-judgemental way. Listen in as I share three ways to increase spiritual intimacy in your marriage.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow...2021-03-2517 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageWhat Is Relationship Intimacy?Maybe you want to learn how to be more intimate in your current relationship or want your partner to be more intimate. Join me in my upcoming series on intimacy; it will help you think differently about intimacy, know all the different ways we can express intimacy, and get you on the path of exploring the intimacy you want in your relationship. With that, let's talk intimacy!Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/what-is-relationship-intimacy/CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving...2021-03-2411 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageStop Wondering If You Married The Wrong Guy with Candice TooneToday’s guest Candice Toone is a Master Certified Life Coach. She helps women stop wondering if they married the wrong guy and start trusting their choices again. She mentors in The Life Coach School’s Self Coaching Scholars program, coaches in Jody Moore's Be Bold membership, and guides her own clients – lovingly referred to as her Bees – in her private coaching program, Defying Gravity. She holds a Master's degree in psychology from Utah State University and worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist before becoming a coach. She's a women's fiction author, a connoisseur of grapefruit juice, an...2021-03-2336 min
AwakenYou in Your MarriageHow To Start Loving YourselfHow to start loving yourself is a process that requires you to take the first step and that first step is you making a decision to have your own back.Visit my website: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletterShow webpage: https://christinebongiovanni.com/how-to-start-loving-yourself/CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipUnlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my...2021-03-2310 min