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Make More Love75: Annual Christmas 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...
2025-12-2314 min
Make More Love74: When Christmas Time is HardIn this heartfelt bonus episode of the Make More Love Podcast, Ellen Dorian addresses the complex emotions that can arise during the Christmas season, especially for those who feel isolated, disconnected, or out-of-step with the festivities. Drawing from personal experiences and real client stories, Ellen offers compassionate strategies for coping with holiday loneliness, respecting individual traditions, and rebuilding meaningful connections—both with ourselves and those we love.Part 1: Navigating the Overwhelm and Outside ExpectationsEllen opens the episode by acknowledging the saturation and pressures of the Christmas season, emphasizing that not everyone celebrates—and for many...
2025-12-1818 min
Make More Love73: Cut Holiday Relationship Stress Fast with 3 GGG PrinciplesThe holiday season can transform what should be magical moments into stressful, pressure-filled events—especially for high-performing men balancing relationships, business demands, and personal fulfillment. In this insightful solo episode, host Ellen Dorian shares the practical "GGG Principles"—Gratitude, Generosity, and Grace—as anchors to help couples thrive and deepen connection through the holidays (and beyond).Part 1: The Reality of Holiday ExpectationsEllen explores how holidays often shift from childlike excitement to a time burdened with overwhelming expectations, emotional baggage, and pressure to deliver for loved ones—particularly if the relationship is already strained.Part 2...
2025-12-1121 min
Make More Love72: Three Steps to Stop the Holidays From Derailing Your RelationshipEllen Dorian addresses the stress and conflict that holidays bring to high-performing business leaders, particularly business owners facing Q4 pressures alongside personal obligations. She introduces a strategic planning approach to transform the holiday season from a source of tension into an opportunity for connection. Through the story of client Bill and his wife Gina, Ellen demonstrates how joint planning, clear boundaries, and shared ownership can prevent the annual cycle of holiday resentment that often leads to January's "divorce season."Part 1: Understanding Holiday Pressure Points- Recognition that holidays arrive during Q4 chaos for business owners.
2025-11-2020 min
Make More Love71: Co-Pilot or Passenger? How to Start Steering Your Relationship TogetherEllen Dorian explores how business owners can strengthen their relationships by treating their partnership as the foundation that holds everything else together. Drawing from a Trevor Noah podcast quote about spending time with his father, she examines the cost of making unilateral business decisions without partner input. The episode provides a framework for integrating business and relationship priorities through structured communication, tiered decision-making, and weekly alignment meetings.Part 1: The Cost of Exclusion- Ellen shares a quote from Roy Wood Jr. about being along for the ride rather than truly included in his father's life.
2025-11-0619 min
Make More Love70: Playing the Long Game in Relationships or How I Spent My VacationEllen Dorian shares insights from her 10th anniversary Viking river cruise, highlighting three key moves for long-lasting relationships: acceptance, longevity, and defaulting to yes.Part 1: Acceptance in Long Term Relationships- Recognizing and appreciating your partner's authentic self- Distinguishing between tolerance, resignation, and genuine acceptance- Example: Steve's acceptance of Ellen's coffee house visitsPart 2: Longevity and Vitality- Importance of physical, mental, and emotional health in relationships- Observations from the cruise demographic- Connection between personal vitality and relationship strength
2025-10-2415 min
Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting PassionatelySecrets to Healthy Relationships: Insights from Make More Love Podcast📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeSometimes the glue holding my relationship together feels more like Scotch tape—how do I keep things passionate, connected, and real when life (and business) gets in the way?On this episode of Podcast Junkies, I sit down with Ellen Dorian, host of Make More Love, relationship coach, and entrepreneur with decades of experience helping high-achieving business owners navigate love, sex, and personal fulfillment. Ellen’s always been the ear friends turned to for advice, and she’s since transformed that talent into a thriving career guiding individuals to better, more authentic...
2025-10-241h 03
Make More Love69: Case Study-The Rise and Fall of a RelationshipEllen Dorian analyzes the movie "The Roses" as a case study for relationship decline, illustrating Make More Love's Hierarchy of Relationship Needs and Spiral of Decline models. She breaks down the film's plot, highlighting key disruptions that lead to the couple's downfall, and relates these to common relationship issues faced by high-performing individuals.Part 1: Introduction and Movie Analysis- Ellen introduces the episode's focus on "The Roses" as a relationship case study- Explanation of why this movie is an ideal example for the Make More Love model- Breakdown of...
2025-10-0214 min
Make More Love68: The Brutal Truth About Relationship Conflict--and What to Do About ItEllen Dorian discusses strategies for managing conflict in relationships, introducing the concept of "passionate problem solving" as an alternative to cold war and hot war conflict styles. She outlines two pathways: early intervention and radical repair, drawing inspiration from kink and BDSM protocols and Japanese apology frameworks.Part 1: Understanding Conflict and Early Intervention- Esther Perel's three categories of conflict: power and control, respect and recognition, care and closeness- Recognizing personal "tells" that signal emotional escalation- Implementing kink-inspired protocols: safe words, negotiated agreements, and aftercarePart 2: Radical...
2025-09-2522 min
Make More Love67: Hot War Fighting Tactics that Will Wreck Your RelationshipEllen Dorian explores hot war fighting tactics in relationships, discussing the escalation from Cold War to Hot War styles of conflict. She breaks down the spectrum of conflict, from bickering to brutality, and offers insights on recognizing and addressing unhealthy patterns.Part 1: The Spectrum of Conflict- Bickering as the turning point from Cold War to Hot War- Arguing as a conscious form of conflict- Fighting as a more aggressive, theatrical form of conflict- Brutality as the dangerous extreme of relationship conflictPart 2: Understanding...
2025-09-1816 min
Make More Love66: "We Never Fight"-The Bright Side… and the Dark Side TooEllen Dorian explores the concept of "never fighting" in relationships, discussing various reasons why couples might claim they don't fight and the potential implications for their relationship health.Part 1: Reasons for "Never Fighting"- Disengagement and avoidance- Temperament and perceptions- Philosophy and healthy skillsPart 2: Analyzing "Never Fighting" in Relationships- Looking beneath the surface- Attacking the problem, not each other- Practicing conflict resolution on small issuesPart 3: The Importance of Healthy Conflict- Distinguishing...
2025-09-1114 min
Make More Love65: The Vacation You Didn't Know You NeededEllen Dorian, host of Make More Love, shares insights from her unexpected vacation in Lisbon, emphasizing the importance of balancing structure and spontaneity in both business and relationships. She discusses the need for resilience, planned breaks, and creating systems that allow for personal time off without compromising business operations.Part 1: The Importance of Planned Breaks- Ellen's unplanned vacation in Lisbon highlights the need for breaks before burnout- Resilience as a core principle in Ellen's coaching model- The balance between planning and spontaneity in business and life...
2025-08-2808 min
Make More Love64: “Fish or Cut Bait? A Realistic Look at Starting OverEllen Dorian addresses a listener's question about whether to end a long-term relationship, offering insights on recognizing emotional attachment, repairing relationships, and considering the hidden costs of divorce.Part 1: Analyzing Emotional Disengagement- Emotional clues indicating persistent attachment to a relationship- The significance of anger, bargaining, and seeking validation- Statistical insights on marital conflicts and desires for changePart 2: Strategies for Relationship Repair- Three-step approach to relationship improvement- Importance of committing to repair regardless of outcome- Shifting mindset...
2025-08-2119 min
Make More Love63: Don’t Make These Mistakes That Will Ruin Date NightEllen Dorian discusses common mistakes made in restaurants that can ruin date nights, offering practical advice to enhance romantic experiences and strengthen relationships.Part 1: Restaurant Etiquette and Date Night Atmosphere- The importance of making reservations- Avoiding rudeness towards restaurant staff- Refraining from extreme menu customization- Handling complaints discreetlyPart 2: Financial Considerations and Tipping- Avoiding price audits and money talk at the table- Handling tipping gracefully- Checking menu prices online before the date...
2025-08-1415 min
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 Purpose
2025-07-1017 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
Sound Compilation of Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & FantasyBlack Rose and Gold Queen [Dramatized Adaptation]: Honey and Ice 6 - Kelly St. ClareListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Black Rose and Gold Queen [Dramatized Adaptation]: Honey and Ice 6Author: Kelly St. ClareNarrator: Aure Nash, Full Cast , Hedra Knight, John Kielty, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Mike Carnes, Morgan Dalla Betta, Nicole Perez, NJ Agwuna, Renee Dorian, Ryan Dalusung, Tia ShearerFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7:10:22Language: EnglishRelease date: 02-14-2025Publisher: GraphicAudioGenres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance, RomantasySummary:Underhill has been killed and the only thing standing between all realms and utter...
2025-02-147h 10
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