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Make More Love62: Dessert First-How to Make Your Relationship Fun AgainEllen Dorian discusses the importance of enjoying time with your partner and offers strategies to bring fun and playfulness back into relationships, especially for busy professionals.Part 1: Rediscovering Joy in Relationships- Ellen emphasizes the significance of simply enjoying being together- Introduces the concept of "affinity" from her relationship hierarchy of needs- Encourages listeners to reflect on their favorite activities with their partner- Addresses the challenge of relationships on autopilot due to busy lifestylesPart 2: Strategies for Rekindling Fun- Suggests recreating...2025-08-0719 min
Make More Love61: Stop Your Relationship from Becoming a Business CasualtyEllen Dorian discusses the importance of balancing business growth with maintaining a healthy relationship. She emphasizes the risks of neglecting one's partnership while focusing solely on business success, and offers strategies to protect and nurture both aspects of life.Part 1: The Blind Spot in Business Coaching- Ellen shares insights from a recent business coaching conference- Highlights the common oversight of relationship health in business coaching- Introduces the concept of relationship autopilot and its pitfallsPart 2: Common Relationship Delusions for Business Owners- Explores five...2025-07-3118 min
Make More Love60: Intrinsic Passion – Reignite Desire Without Faking ItEllen Dorian discusses the importance of intrinsic passion in relationships, focusing on sex and intimacy. She explores why passion fades, differences between men and women, and provides strategies to reignite passion.Part 1: Understanding Passion in Relationships- Sex as the "glue" of healthy relationships- Differentiating between sex, passion, and intimacy- Reasons for loss of interest in sex for men and women- Rejecting the idea that passion naturally fades over timePart 2: Rekindling Passion- Three core habits supporting intrinsic passion: Vitality, Intimate...2025-07-2422 min
Make More Love59: Your Relationship OS Part 2: Practicing Intentional PresenceEllen Dorian discusses intentional presence as a crucial element in building passionate partnerships. She breaks down this concept into three core habits: attentiveness, authenticity, and resilience.Part 1: Attentiveness- Keeping focus and paying attention to your partner- Active listening and remembering important details- Weekly planning meetings and daily check-insPart 2: Authenticity- Showing up as your true self and respecting your partner's truth- The importance of honesty and integrity in building respect- Avoiding the pitfall of not fully knowing...2025-07-1720 min
Make More Love58: Your Relationship OS Part 1: Staying Aligned, Independent, and ClearHost Ellen Dorian discusses the three core principles successful couples practice to maintain strong, lifelong relationships. She introduces the first principle, "Inclusive Purpose," and explains its importance in creating alignment and avoiding common relationship pitfalls.Part 1: The Three Core Principles of Successful Relationships- Inclusive Purpose- Intentional Presence- Intrinsic PassionPart 2: Exploring Inclusive Purpose- Definition: A harmonious sense of direction that honors both partners' values, dreams, and needs- Three supporting habits: Harmony, Unity, and ClarityPart 3: Implementing Inclusive Purpose2025-07-1017 min
Make More Love57: Have You Fallen for the Worst Relationship Advice?Ellen Dorian challenges the popular notion that "all you need is love" in relationships, arguing that this oversimplified view can lead to failed marriages. She discusses why love alone isn't sufficient for building resilient partnerships and outlines what's truly necessary for long-term relationship success.Part 1: The Problem with "All You Need is Love"- Love is not enough to sustain long-term relationships- Believing love is all you need can cause you to ignore real issues- Love is not a strategy for solving relationship problems- This belief...2025-07-0312 min
Make More Love56: Bad Advice Part 3 - The Dangerous KindHost Ellen Dorian dissects dangerous relationship advice, offering insights on love imbalances, misguided solutions, and the importance of proactive relationship maintenance.Part 1: The Dangers of Unequal Love- Explores the advice: "Be with someone who loves you more than you love them"- Discusses the negative impacts of this approach on relationships and self-worth- Highlights the importance of mutual love and respect in partnershipsPart 2: Misguided Solutions for Relationship Problems- Analyzes common "radical" solutions people try when relationships struggle- Examines why these...2025-06-2616 min
The Oracle ParlorPalmistry with Paula VictoriaThis week in the parlor host Fantasma Witch discusses palmistry with Paula Victoria from P.is for Palmistry! Listen to two different palm readers discuss how they started reading palms & how they read in different, as well as similar, ways!Find our guest:Paula's Site:https://www.pisforpalmistry.com/Paula's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p.isforpalmistry/REFRENCE:Book mentioned by Paula which is also a book Jenny highly suggests- The Art and Science of Hand...2025-06-251h 05
Make More Love55: Bad Relationship Advice Part 2: The Dumb Head Scratching KindEllen Dorian dissects three pieces of bad relationship advice, offering insights on maintaining effort in marriage, handling conflicts, and the importance of apologizing. She provides practical strategies for nurturing long-term relationships and maintaining passion.Part 1: Debunking "You Don't Have to Impress Anyone After Marriage"- Marriage doesn't mean stopping self-care or effort- Continued investment in oneself shows respect for the partner- Maintaining attractiveness contributes to intimacy and desirePart 2: Addressing "Never Go to Bed Angry"- Misinterpretation of biblical advice- Forcing late-night...2025-06-1917 min
Make More Love54: Bad Relationship Advice and How to Avoid it-Part 1Ellen Dorian kicks off Season 2 of Make More Love by addressing bad relationship advice, categorizing it into vague, dumb, and wrong. This episode focuses on vague advice, highlighting its ineffectiveness and offering practical alternatives.Part 1: The Problem with Vague Advice- Ellen introduces three types of bad relationship advice: vague, dumb, and wrong.- She emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis in relationship issues.- Ellen introduces the Make More Love Relationship Dynamics quiz as a diagnostic tool.Part 2: Analyzing Vague Advice- "Communication is key"...2025-06-1216 min
Make More LoveMake More Love Season 2 TrailerWelcome to Season 2 of Make More LoveThis is the relationship podcast for high-performing business leaders — where you won’t get the standard relationship advice. Why? Because the life you live demands more than the Average Joe.You carry more responsibility, navigate higher stakes, and solve bigger problems than most people ever will. But the traits that make you successful in your business life — decisiveness, focus, speed — can work against you in your love life.That’s why this show doesn’t give advice. It gives you something more actionable: A plan. A framework. A...2025-06-0505 min
Make More Love51: Celebrating 50 Episodes and Answering Listeners' Relationship QuestionsToday, we’re answering real listeners’ real questions—in real time. These aren’t hypotheticals. These are the exact moments real men are living through right now. From growing resentment during the grind of entrepreneurship, to being blindsided by a breakup, to feeling stuck in a sexless marriage—these stories are raw, honest, and painfully common.This episode offers direct insight and powerful next steps for three of the most frequent and emotionally charged issues I hear from high-performing men. If you’ve ever thought “This isn’t how I thought it would go,” this one’s for you....2025-04-1722 min
Make More Love50: Love, Money, and Self-Knowledge in Relationships — with Manny Wolfe (part 2)In the second part of this deeply personal interview, Ellen breaks down the real-life lessons behind Manny Wolfe’s extraordinary story — from surviving a cult to confronting addiction and rebuilding his life. But this episode isn’t just about extreme experiences. If you're a business owner/entrepreneur trying to understand the connections between love, money, and self-knowledge, this episode will speak directly to your experience.Ellen draws a direct line from Manny’s journey to the everyday challenges faced by high-performing men in relationships: solving the wrong problems, falling short of your own values, and overthinking instead of takin...2025-04-1029 min
Make More Love49: Endless Loops: When Your Relationship Feels Like Groundhog Day (with Manny Wolfe – Part 1)In this first part of a two-part conversation, Ellen Dorian sits down with speaker, author, and coach Manny Wolfe to explore how early life experiences, unresolved trauma, and subconscious patterns can trap us in relationship dynamics that feel like endless loops. From cult survival to addiction recovery, Manny brings raw honesty and deeply reflective insight into how our past silently shapes our present — especially in love.This episode offers a candid look at how personal responsibility, emotional awareness, and a willingness to “do the work” can help us break those loops, even when the outcome is still uncertai...2025-04-0339 min
Make More Love48: When the Going Gets Tough-The Tough Go on VacationSummaryPart 1: Why Vacations MatterEllen shares why vacations aren’t just for rest—they’re essential to creative thinking, leadership clarity, and strong relationships. She explains how time away creates space for emotional reset, presence, and reconnection with your partner (and yourself).Part 2: Business, Boundaries, and BurnoutA reality check for entrepreneurs: If your business can’t run without you, it’s not scalable—or healthy. Ellen explains why systems, delegation, and leadership clarity are critical not just for growth, but for protecting your relationships and freedom.Part 3: What Actuall...2025-03-2715 min
Make More Love47: Stop Searching for Happiness & Start Making It: Five No-BS StrategiesSUMMARY:In this final episode of the happiness series, Ellen Dorian brings everything together—why happiness matters, what gets in the way, and most importantly, how to actually build it. This episode is divided into three key parts:A review of the series—Happiness in relationships, the barriers men face, busting the Happy Wife, Happy Life myth, and introducing the Relationship Energy SpectrumAn update on the Relationship Energy Spectrum.—How happiness, engagement, challenge and skills align, based on Jay Shetty’s insights on flow-state theory shared on the Diary of a CEO podcast. Five no-BS strategies to take...2025-03-2022 min
Make More Love46: Happiness or Resentment: What’s Fueling Your Relationship?In this episode of Make More Love, Ellen Dorian introduces the Relationship Energy Spectrum and shows how your emotional state shapes the quality of your relationship. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel disconnected, this episode will help you identify the key obstacles to happiness and show you how to shift your energy to create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.Part 1: Why Happiness is a Relationship ForceThe Relationship Multiplier Effect: Happiness isn’t just personal—it’s relational.Why men enter relationships seeking happiness, yet often feel unfulfilled.The Relationsh...2025-03-1316 min
Make More Love45: The Truth About Happiness in RelationshipsIn this episode of Make More Love, Ellen kicks off a new series on happiness—what it actually is, why it matters, and how it plays into having a fulfilling, passionate relationship.She tackles one of the biggest myths in relationships: "Happy Wife, Happy Life."What’s the real truth about happiness in relationships?Ellen introduces the Relationship Multiplier Effect, explaining why happier men tend to have happier wives. She shares client stories, expert insights, and real strategies for building happiness that fuels passion, connection, and fulfillment in relationships.Part 1: The Myth...2025-03-0612 min
Revolutionize Your Retirement RadioBuild Your Resilience to Bounce Forward with Dorian Mintzer and Eileen CaroscioChange happens! Are you ready for what may appear on your horizon in midlife and beyond? Eileen Caroscio will present 3 key strategic ways to navigate those changes and bounce forward from the book, Midlife New Life: Living Consciously in Midlife and Beyond.Eileen's father died suddenly when she was a teenager. This made her realize that life could change unexpectedly and steered her into a fulfilling career as a registered nurse. She helped people adjust to health status changes and achieve next-level health goals. Her deep interest in supporting people's total well-being and their potential for moving fo...2025-03-041h 03
Make More Love44: Date Nights: Understanding the Assignment!Date night should be something you both look forward to—not a routine obligation that fizzles out over time. In this episode, we revisit the best strategies for making date night exciting, meaningful, and passion-fueled. Learn how to break out of the "dinner and a movie" rut, create unforgettable experiences, and make date nights work for your relationship dynamic.If you’re ready to level up your date nights and reignite that spark, this episode is for you!Part 1: Why Most Date Nights FailMany couples fall into a predictable routine that makes date nigh...2025-02-2716 min
Make More Love43: Seriously? How to Bring Back the Fun in Your RelationshipMarriage is already an absurd idea when you think about it—so why do we get so serious about keeping it running smoothly? In this episode, Ellen introduces the Absurdity Principle of Relationship Growth and dives into three ways to inject more fun into your relationship.If your relationship feels routine, predictable, or just too serious, these approaches will break you out of your comfort zone, increase connection, and make your relationship more exciting again.Part 1: The Absurdity of Relationships & Why Fun DisappearsWhy long-term relationships naturally become too serious—and how that kills conn...2025-02-2118 min
Make More Love42: Stuck in the Doghouse? Here’s How to Get Out—and Stay OutSUMMARY:If you didn't listen to last week's Valentine’s Day Special—or you listened but didn’t take action—there’s a chance you’re going to be in the doghouse. And if that’s the case, you’re going to need a plan to get out.In this episode, Ellen breaks down what the doghouse really is (hint: it’s not just about being in trouble), why it happens, how to recognize the warning signs, and, most importantly, how to get out and stay out—for good.You’ll meet Bill, a VIP client who found...2025-02-1316 min
Make More Love41: Valentine’s Day—Hallmark Holiday or Passionate Power PlayIn this Valentine’s Day special episode, Ellen Dorian dives into the history, meaning, and modern-day pressures of the holiday. Whether listeners are diehard romantics or Valentine’s Day cynics, Ellen provides practical advice and creative ideas to help them plan a day that fits their relationship. From understanding their partner’s expectations to avoiding last-minute stress, this episode is packed with insights to make Valentine's Day a meaningful and stress-free experience.Part 1: Understanding Valentine's DayA look at the origins of the holiday, including its rebellious roots in ancient Rome.Why Valentine’s Day can feel com...2025-02-0615 min
Make More Love40: Can a Couple Stay Together When They Want Different Things Out of Life?In the final episode of our Avoiding Divorce series, Ellen explores what happens when couples no longer want the same things in life. She breaks down the three main reasons this misalignment occurs, the emotional dynamics that make it worse, and the three principles to help get your relationship back on track. This is about rediscovering or even defining, for the first time, a shared vision for your future—one that keeps you and your partner aligned, connected, and moving forward together.Part 1: Why Couples Lose Their Shared VisionEllen explains how many divorces are dr...2025-01-3021 min
Make More Love39: The S*H*I*T Model: A Plan for Moving Beyond BetrayalIn this episode of Make More Love, Ellen Dorian explores the impact of betrayal on relationships and how it undermines trust, presence, and purpose—the key drivers of a passionate partnership. Ellen introduces the S*H*I*T Model, a practical framework designed to help listeners process betrayal, rebuild trust, and move forward, whether that means repairing the relationship or deciding to let it go.Part 1: Betrayals vs. DisappointmentsThe difference between disappointments and betrayals: Disappointments don’t usually erode trust, but a pattern of consistent letdowns can lead to betrayal.Betrayals involve forethought and perception, maki...2025-01-2318 min
Make More Love38: The Other Four Horsemen: Hidden Relationship Dynamics That Kill Desire (Avoiding Divorce Series, Part 2 of 4)Summary:Welcome to part two of our series on Divorce Season and how to avoid it. January is often called "divorce season," and we’re dedicating this month to helping you avoid becoming a statistic. In this episode, we tackle a crucial aspect of maintaining a thriving relationship: passion. We’ll explore the "Other Four Horsemen" that quietly erode intimacy and connection in relationships and, most importantly, how to overcome them. These hidden dynamics—Neediness, Childlike Behavior, Apathy, and Transactionalism—may be undermining your relationship more than you realize. Learn to identify these behaviors and take actionable steps to...2025-01-1623 min
Make More Love37: Will January Be Your Relationship Wake-Up Call?In this episode of The Make More Love Show, Ellen explores why January is often called "Divorce Season" and reframes it as the perfect time for a Relationship Wake-Up Call. She introduces the concept of the "Recommitment Season" and explores the reasons why this time of year is critical for relationships. Ellen discusses the warning signs of relationship trouble, the costs of divorce, and how gaining clarity can empower you to take control of your future.Part 1: Why January Is Known as Divorce SeasonEllen outlines the four key reasons January is known for a...2025-01-0914 min
Make More Love36: Holiday Episode: The Spirit of Generosity in RelationshipsIn this special holiday episode, Ellen Dorian reflects on the Spirit of Generosity, a concept she learned from her father and continues to embody in her coaching. Through heartfelt storytelling, she introduces the five aspects of generosity—emotional, relational, philosophical, action-oriented, and legacy-focused—and shares actionable ways to bring these into your relationships. This episode is a guide to creating deeper connections, fostering trust, and leaving a meaningful legacy for your loved ones.Part 1: A Holiday Story About GenerosityEllen shares a moving story about her father’s approach to Christmas and the lessons he imparted throug...2024-12-2614 min
One Bright BookEpisode #31: In Conversation with Rohan Maitzen About Our Most Anticipated Books of 2025Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss their most anticipated books of 2025 with Rohan Maitzen, English Professor at Dalhousie University, critic, and writer of the Novel Readings blog. For our next episode, we will discuss Mobility by Lydia Keisling. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late January. Want to support the show? Visit us at Bookshop.org or click on the links below and buy some books! Bo...2024-12-241h 20
Make More Love35: How to Give Your Partner a Gift Card Without Hurting Your Relationship[SUMMARY]Gift-giving during the holidays or special occasions can be a minefield, especially when it comes to significant others. This week, Ellen dives into a common mistake many partners make: giving a gift card without much thought—and how it can unintentionally hurt your relationship. She shares a real-life story from a client and offers practical, step-by-step advice on how to turn even a gift card into a meaningful experience that shows your partner how much you care.Part 1: Why Gift-Giving Feels So HardEllen breaks down the common frustrations and challenges of ho...2024-12-1914 min
Make More Love34: How to Handle When Things Go South[In this off-the-cuff episode, Ellen Dorian shares candid thoughts on handling frustrations and setbacks when things don’t go as planned. Using her own tech issues as an example, Ellen explores how to manage stress and prevent it from negatively impacting your relationships. She dives into three common problems and offers five actionable principles for maintaining emotional control and resilience during challenging times.Part 1: Understanding the Impact of FrustrationHow work frustrations can spill over into your relationship, even when your partner isn’t involved.The importance of recognizing how stress affects your behavior and the ener...2024-12-1215 min
Make More Love33: Silence, Anger & Desire: Emotional Patterns that Can Undermine Your Relationship—With Performance Coach Kylie RyanIn this episode, Ellen sits down with the dynamic Kylie Ryan, a performance coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs unlock their potential by tackling emotional and mental roadblocks. Together, they dive into a range of provocative topics, from emotional intelligence and societal conditioning to rage and relationships. This conversation is packed with insights on how to better understand and express emotions, fostering stronger connections in both personal and professional spheres.Part 1: Understanding Emotional ConditioningEllen and Kylie discuss how upbringing, societal norms, and biological differences shape the way men and women process emotions. They delve into...2024-12-0528 min
Make More Love32: How to Avoid Fighting with Your Partner Over the HolidaysThe holidays can be a time of joy, but they can also be a time of stress—especially for couples. In this episode, Ellen shares why holiday conflicts happen, the hidden risks that can quietly undermine your relationship, and 5 practical strategies you can use to avoid fighting and stay connected with your partner during this busy season. Whether it’s money stress, family drama, or unmet expectations, you’ll walk away with tools to navigate the holidays with more peace and connection.Part 1: The 8 Major Causes of Holiday ConflictEllen breaks down the top reasons couple...2024-11-2817 min
Make More Love31: How to Handle Relationship Obligations You'd Rather SkipDo you dread holiday gatherings, family drama, or other obligations that test your patience? What if these dreaded moments could actually strengthen your relationship?In this episode, we’re exploring the relationship challenges tied to obligations—those moments when you’d rather be anywhere else but are expected to show up. We discuss why honoring these commitments matters, how avoidance strategies harm your relationship, and ways to turn these dreaded events into opportunities for deeper connection. This episode is your guide to building a stronger, more passionate partnership.Part 1: The Real Cost of Avoiding ObligationsDisc...2024-11-2118 min
Make More Love30: Compartmentalizing Your Life is Hurting Your Relationship – Here’s the FixIn this episode of "Make More Love," host Ellen Dorian challenges the traditional notion of work-life balance and the disadvantages of compartmentalization, advocating instead for work-life integration. She shares five key principles to help entrepreneurial men harmonize their business ambitions with personal relationships, ensuring a fulfilling life both at work and at home.Part 1: Rethinking Work-Life BalanceEllen critiques the outdated concept of work-life balance, highlighting its inefficiencies and the unrealistic separation of work and personal life. She introduces the idea of work-life integration as a more cohesive approach.Part 2: Five Principles of...2024-11-0716 min
Make More Love29: Ask Your Doctor If You're Healthy Enough: The Role of Personal Vitality in Your RelationshipIn this episode of "Make More Love," host Ellen Dorian explores the critical topic of vitality for entrepreneurial men. She discusses the impact of vitality on relationships and business success, offering practical advice to enhance physical and mental health. Ellen shares a client's journey to reclaim vitality and provides actionable steps for listeners to improve their well-being.Part 1: Understanding VitalityEllen introduces the concept of vitality, emphasizing its importance for physical and mental health. She outlines common challenges faced by male business owners, such as stress, sleep issues, and unhealthy habits, which can hinder vitality.2024-10-3121 min