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The Marriage Life Coach PodcastThree Beliefs That Will Change Your MarriageWhen you think about making changes in your marriage, it can feel overwhelming—especially when you’ve tried things before and nothing seemed to stick. But if there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again, it’s that beliefs shape everything. In this greatest hits episode, I’m walking you through three powerful beliefs that will help you create real, lasting shifts in your relationship—starting today. These aren’t vague affirmations. They’re the foundation of the work I do with my private coaching clients and the work I’ve done in my own marriage. 2025-07-2823 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastLove & Patriarchy Series Ep 1: Resentment Isn’t a Problem—It’s a MapIn this first episode of my new four-part series on Love & Patriarchy, I’m breaking down why resentment isn’t a flaw—it’s a map. I’ll share the real reason it shows up, how it connects to internalized patriarchy, and why your guilt might actually be your inner wisdom trying to guide you home. This is consciousness work—and it starts right here. ✨ Episode at a Glance What patriarchy really means (it’s probably not what you think) Why guilt, frustration, and resentment are invitations—not flaws The difference between linear vs...2025-07-1446 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastYour Marriage Should Feel Like a SanctuaryIn today’s episode, I am dropping a brand-new framework—straight from my own mental oven—showing you how to tell if your marriage feels like a nourishing refuge or a never-ending war zone. I am sharing a raw story about crying in the car with her task-focused engineer husband and turns it into a masterclass on collaboration, personal responsibility, and the power of a single re-frame. ✨ EPISODE AT A GLANCE Sanctuary vs. Battleground—what those vibes actually feel like day-to-day, leaks in the roof and all. The 80 % Rule for “safe enough” and why thriving m...2025-06-3041 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastHow to Use Manifestation & Law of Attraction Tools to Strengthen Your Marriage with Jamie BermanOn this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m joined by manifestation expert, master coach, and money mentor Jamie Berman to explore how manifestation principles can help you create a more intentional, connected, and joyful marriage. We’re talking about that magical mix of strategy and soulful wisdom—what I like to call practical magic. This isn’t about bypassing hard things or “thinking positive” 24/7. It’s about aligning your energy, your actions, and your imagination with the kind of relationship you truly want. Jamie brings a grounded, soulful perspective on manifestation—rooted in both cognitiv...2025-06-0257 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastThe Anniversary Episode: 18 Years, 1 Marriage & a Real-Life Cruise Ship Rom-Com MomentThis week we celebrate 18 years of marriage. Whaaaat?! YES. It is our wedding anniversary, and I invited my favorite human (my husband!) back on the podcast to celebrate with me. We’re getting real about what it actually looks like to love each other out loud—not just in Instagram-worthy moments, but in hallway hellos, morning text rituals, and that one time on a cruise ship when we totally misunderstood each other... and turned it into one of our best love lessons. This isn’t a “how-to” episode. It’s a beh...2025-05-1949 min
Money, Manifestation & BusinessHow To Talk About Money & Manifestation With Our Partner With Maggie Reyes I have a treat for you today! My personal 1:1 coach that I love deeply, Maggie Reyes, is joining me today. I'm so excited and honored to have her here because she is not only a life coach for leaders and high achievers, but she's also an amazing relationship expert. I wanted to have her on the podcast because I know there's so many questions around navigating money and manifestation in partnership, so I am bringing you the best today! Maggie is teaching us all about her soul-centered communication framework and why this is the foundation of healthy communication and p...2025-05-0748 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastThe Drama & Empowerment Triangles with Kate HutsonOn this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I am beyond excited to bring you a conversation with the incredible Kate Hutson from the Conscious Leadership Group. We’re diving into two of my absolute favorite relationship tools: the drama triangle and the empowerment triangle, frameworks that have completely shifted how I think about conflict, power, and emotional leadership, not only in marriage but in every kind of relationship. Kate’s brilliant perspective will help you see the unconscious patterns we all slip into and how these show up in even the most loving partne...2025-05-0542 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastMarriage Coaching Concepts: Exploring Reluctant Tolerance, All-In Energy & Committed DetachmentOn this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m taking you on a dive into three powerful marriage coaching concepts: reluctant tolerance, all-in energy, and committed detachment. If you've ever felt a low-grade frustration with your partner where everything they do seems to trigger annoyance, you may be stuck in reluctant tolerance. It’s that feeling of "this should be different," which creates an invisible barrier between you and your partner. Today, we explore how this dynamic erodes connection and how shifting out of it can lead to deeper appreciation. One alternative to reluctant tolerance is a...2025-04-2125 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastSelena Soo on Rich Relationships & The 6 Circles of ConnectionIn this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, we’re diving deep into what it means to create truly rich relationships: connections that feel fulfilling, nourishing, and deeply aligned with who we are. I’m joined by the brilliant Selena Soo, whose expertise in relationship dynamics helps people build meaningful connections in every area of life. Whether it’s your marriage, friendships, work relationships, or the way you relate to yourself, Selena introduces us to the 6 circles of connection, a framework that shows us how to cultivate depth, understanding, and joy in all of our rela...2025-04-0749 min
How To Love Yourself No Matter What248. Walking Each other Home: Dismantling The Good Girl Narrative With Feminist Life Coach Maggie ReyesIn this episode, I sit down with my first-ever life coach, Maggie Reyes, a feminist marriage coach and the author of The Questions for Couples Journal. We dive deep into the social conditioning that shapes women’s lives—how we are raised to be “good” by constantly serving others, often at the expense of our own desires and well-being.Maggie shares her insights on navigating the discomfort of wanting more for yourself, creating safety in self-discovery, and finding balance in relationships without losing yourself. We also explore how small shifts in perspective can lead to big changes in how y...2025-02-2046 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastNavigating Stress CyclesToday’s episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast is all about navigating stress cycles—because let’s be real, the world is a lot right now. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, shaken, or just plain exhausted, I want you to know: you are not alone. This conversation is a warm hug and a deep breath all rolled into one. We’ll talk about what stress cycles are, why they’re a completely natural part of being human, and—most importantly—how we can move through them with more ease, grace, and self-compassion. You’ll learn about:...2025-02-1524 min
Show Up Real285. Hyper-independence & a Good Marriage with Maggie Reyes, Feminist Marriage CoachIn this conversation, Maggie Reyes and Cat talk about coaching, marriage, and hyper-independence. Maggie shares her perspective on what makes a quality coach, hyper-independence and the struggle to allow yourself to be taken care of. In this conversation, Maggie Reyes discusses the challenges of accepting help and support in relationships. She explains that our society values independence and self-reliance, which can make it difficult to ask for and receive assistance. She shares insights on making a marriage work, including maintaining a loving detachment, viewing challenges as a team, and regularly reassessing the reasons for staying together.
Visit M...2024-12-1059 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastThe Long Term Effects of Marriage Coaching with Jules ClancyToday’s episode is incredibly special, and I’m so thrilled to share it with you. In this episode, I welcome back a former client, the amazing Jules Clancy, who was a part of my Marriage MBA program during the first round back in 2020. Jules is a food scientist turned cookbook author and certified cooking coach, teaching people to make simple, healthy meals with her app, Stone Soup, and through her podcast, Joyful Eating. She reached out to me recently with a beautiful update about her marriage, and her message truly felt like a rainbow after...2024-10-2126 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastClockworking Your Marriage with Adrienne DorisonI was so tickled to be joined in this episode by Adrienne Dorison, an expert in operational efficiency, and co-founder of "Run Like Clockwork" with best selling author Mike Michalowicz. Adrienne has helped countless small business owners find ways to step back from their businesses while allowing them to continue thriving. I’m so excited about this conversation, because we focused on applying business efficiency principles, specifically "clockworking," to marriage and relationships. And you know I love marriage hacking! Together, we explore the "Four T’s" that Adrienne t...2024-10-0749 min
Stronger Marriage ConnectionHelping Women Have Better Marriages | Maggie Reyes | #99 In this episode of Stronger Marriage Connection, Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. LizHale chat with Maggie Reyes, a master certified life coach and marriage mentor. Maggie shares five powerful questions that women can use to improve their marriages, without needing their partner to change. These questions help women shift their mindset, engage their emotional intelligence, and create positive change in their relationships. Maggie emphasizes the importance of understanding our emotions, managing expectations, and grieving unmet hopes while building strong, lasting connections. Learn how asking the right questions can transform your marriage and empower you as a partner....2024-09-2338 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastHow To Get To Mars: Thinking about Big Goals DifferentlyIf there’s something in your life that you want and don’t currently have, this episode is for you. I am excited to share some ideas about how to think about goals differently. Recently, I started working towards a goal of my own that’s felt pretty elusive, honestly. During this process, I noticed I had the thought, “This is just as likely as going to Mars.” Which made me feel really defeated. To feel like one of our goals is impossible just leaves us feeling like there’s n...2024-09-2344 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastThe Urge to Control and The Power of Influence with Melissa ParsonsOn this special episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m sharing a rich, deep conversation I had with fellow coach Melissa Parsons on her podcast, Your Favorite You. This collaboration with my dear friend was so impactful that I asked permission to also share it with my audience, so that’s what you’ll be hearing today. It’s a sensitive topic, the urge to control. Mostly that urge comes from a desire to feel safe. Overworking, taking over responsibility – my hypothesis is that it all comes from a quest for safety. We think if we...2024-09-0956 min
Your Favorite YouEp 98: Influence vs. Control with Maggie ReyesI’m so excited to welcome back the amazing Maggie Reyes to the podcast. If you’re listening to this episode today it comes out, today is Maggie's birthday. I’m so grateful that Maggie was born and that she is joining us once again to share her expertise as a marriage coach.Today, Maggie and I explore the nuance of influence vs. control. We delve into why we feel the urge to control situations or people, and how the only true control we have is over ourselves.Exerting control doesn’t benefit you or those ar...2024-08-1355 min
The Black Woman’s Stress Solution Podcast: discover the connection between Black women’s stress in work, love, and health—offering real solutions to help you stress less and thrive more!EP. 192 [Women Winning Series] Rekindling Romance Keeping the Spark Alive in Long-Term Relationships with Relationship Expert Maggie ReyesOn this episode, Brig is joined by Maggie Reyes, Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create their best marriages, without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives.
Maggie brings her wealth of knowledge and personal insights to the table, sharing the concept of "sexy besties" and the importance of being both passionate lovers and supportive friends.
Listen in as Maggie and Brig explore the nuances of communication beyond words, the significance of intimacy that transcends the physical, and how creating...2024-08-1251 min
The Strategy of HealthThe UT Southwestern Administrative Fellowship: Maggie ReyesJoin Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he interviews Maggie Reyes, an administrative fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Maggie shares her journey from obtaining her bachelor's and master's degrees in health sciences and healthcare administration at the University of South Florida to her current fellowship. Discover her motivations, experiences, and the value she finds in academic medical centers, as well as the structure and support system of the UT Southwestern fellowship program. Perfect for anyone interested in healthcare administration or fellowship opportunities.2024-07-2332 min
Thick Thighs and Confident Vibes49 - Soul Centered Communication with Maggie ReyesIn the episode, I hang out with Maggie Reyes, a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven and ambitious women create their best marriages without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives.
We’re diving into "Soul Centered Communication," a way to keep those tricky chats real and respectful. Maggie drops gems on how to work through intuitive eating and parenting when you and your partner aren’t on the same page so you can agree that it feels aligned for all parties at the dinner table.
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Habits on Purpose128. How to Have a Healthier, Happier Marriage with Maggie ReyesAn integral part of maintaining a high-achieving lifestyle is a loving, fulfilling relationship with your partner. If that’s lacking, it’s only a matter of time before you suffer a setback. Luckily, by making a few minor mindset shifts, you can bring more love and connection into your marriage. Maggie Reyes is a modern marriage coach, interpersonal communication expert, and author of Questions for Couples Journal. She helps Type-A women like you have better marriages without adding more work to your already overloaded schedule. Listen in as Maggie shares her path to coachi...2024-07-1752 minThe Marriage Life Coach PodcastHow To Make Life Coaching Changes Stick | Behind The Scenes of a Private Coaching SessionThis is a different episode than I’ve done before. With my amazing client’s permission, I break down the major elements of our 6 months of work together, and how she’s going to keep our work alive after we part ways. One of the main reasons people seek out coaching is because they want something to change, whether it's behavior, habits, or perspective. And when you have a coach, you have some built-in accountability to act on making those changes happen. But what happens when our time together ends? My clients receive the tools to mov...2024-07-1517 min
FRIED. The Burnout PodcastMaggie Reyes: Burnout and the Toll it Takes on Your Love Relationships“You’re such a light and I feel like your flame is being extinguished,” said Maggie Reyes’ husband when she was experiencing burnout. For many, addressing their partners’ burnout and its impact on the relationship—stress, resentment, uneven distribution of responsibility, feeling unacknowledged—is as challenging as recognizing their own burnout. Today, Maggie, a master certified life coach, modern marriage mentor, and author of the bestselling book “Questions for Couples,” as well as the host of the popular podcast “Marriage Life Coach,” returns to FRIED to discuss how couples can navigate burnout recovery for the benefit of all involved.Maggie...2024-07-1439 minThe Marriage Life Coach Podcast10 Marriage & Relationship Lessons from BridgertonBridgerton is so special to me. I read all the books when they were written twenty years ago. I was reading On the Way to the Wedding, the last book in the series, on the weekend that my husband proposed in Costa Rica. So these characters and stories mean a lot to me! I used to read the books and think why isn’t anyone making a movie out of this? So when the show was announced, it was a fangirl dream come true. When the newest season was announced, I declared it my own holi...2024-07-0128 min
Bloom Your MindEp 80: Love and Marriage with Maggie ReyesY'all, buckle your seatbelts because I have the most precious, brilliant, wonderful, heart-first person here with me today, Maggie Reyes. Maggie is the author of the book, "Questions for Couples Journal," and in this episode, she reveals how concepts like design thinking and iteration can breathe new life into your relationships, whether you're single, dating, or married.Maggie also explains how improving self-talk and communication can lead to personal growth and stronger connections with loved ones. We also talk about gratitude in fostering resilience and happiness within partnerships, and how one person's positive behavior can...2024-06-1247 min