Love & Life with Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott

A 2016 Pew Research Poll found that just 44% of respondents consider shared religious beliefs to be key to a successful marriage.



Therefore, 66% of us aren’t too worried about aligning spiritually with our partner.



But, is it wise to minimize this?



Actually, according to multiple studies, couples who pray together DO stay together. In fact, marital satisfaction is highly correlated with religious affiliation and committed practice.



Join us for our responses to this data—and other research findings which highlights the importance of aligning spiritually with your partner.

 

Citations:

Effects of Religious Practice on Marriage

What Couples May Not Realize About Relgion and Marriage



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Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

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Dave Wayne had found his passion and purpose in life. As a psychiatric nurse, he’d gained the respect of both his peers and superiors–so much so, that he won a prestigious award at his hospital!.



Not long after receiving this accolade, Dave was fired.



Why? He declined to take an injection of an experimental product. 



But as so often happens in life, our darkest moments propel us in a new direction–one that’s more aligned with our values and better suited to who we’re meant to become!. And, in Dave’s case, his skepticism around Big Pharma had already made him realize a profession grounded in pharmaceutical interventions wouldn’t be a fit for him long term. 



Dave now serves as a holistic health coach. He emphasizes the importance of nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset on our emotional well-being as he helps clients “describe” from medications.



Join us to learn how you can thrive free of Pharma!   



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David Wayne

Website: https://www.describe.health

Instagram: @david.wayne.rn



Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson



Citations:

Undisclosed financial conflicts of interest in DSM-5-TR: cross sectional analysis, BMJ 2024; 384 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-076902 (Published 10 January 2024)



https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-076902/rapid-responses


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We started an occasional series a while ago called, “Empowered Evolving” in part, because I saw so much shifting all around us. Beliefs that had once been considered integral to folks with certain philosophical ideology, now seem to be embraced by those on the opposite side of things.

Furthermore, over the last several years, we’ve witnessed the abolition of core American rights I thought we all valued. 

Very strange times, indeed.

I called the series, “Empowered Evolving” as a way to remind myself—and anyone else who might have been feeling unsettled, as I’ve felt over the last several years—that evolving IS empowered.

We used to encourage people to question authority and do our own research and think for ourselves and ask for second, third, and fourth opinions. We warned each other to resist tribalism and group-think.

Americans were pioneers, independent minded. We read Thorough’s Civil Disobedience in high school and lived by Shakespeare’s “To thine own self be true” 

Naturally, when you live out such principles, you often evolve.

Evolving can feel lonely. You may lose friends, your community, even your identity.

This all happened to today’s guest, former psychiatric nurse turned holistic health coach, Dave Wayne.



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David Wayne

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Instagram: @david.wayne.rn



Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson


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Sometimes, even when we’re well into adulthood, dynamics from our family of origin continue to impact us and our relationships. 



We may be physically distant, but still emotionally enmeshed!



Oftentimes, we remain entangled in family drama, which consumes our time and energy. What’s worse—it robs us of the emotional bandwidth necessary to pursue healthy, romantic partnership. 



We may not actually be available for love—even though we deeply desire it and long to meet our person. 



Join us to learn 2 key principles from Family Systems Theory which will greatly enhance your ability to relate to your family of origin with emotional maturity. 



As an added bonus, healthier family relationships lead to healthier relationships with EVERYONE in your life—including with yourself, your friends, and your romantic partner!



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Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

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Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson


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In Elliott’s final session of his premarital curriculum, he delves into a topic which all too often proves incredibly difficult for couples to discuss—sex. We began this conversation in episode 295 but, because there’s obviously a lot to talk about, we broke it up into 2 parts.

Elliott shares Biblical wisdom to help couples cultivate deep, meaningful sexual connections. He also provides practical steps for every stage of marriage—whether you’re newlyweds hoping to establish a firm foundation or you’ve been together for years and years but have lost that spark.

No matter where you are in your love journey, this episode is for you!



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Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson


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In the final session of Elliott’s premarital curriculum, he helps couples develop habits and dynamics necessary for cultivating sexual intimacy and fulfillment.

Step one—you need to be able to talk about it! As Elliott notes, many couples struggle to discuss this most important element of their relationship.

Elliott shares the key questions he poses to couples to assist them in establishing a solid foundation for the physical expression of their love and commitment.  



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Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson


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