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Join Kate and Eric MacDougall as they talk about all things Intimacy. Growth in your marriage doesn't need to be a drag! We make growth and connection fun, and give you actionable skills to make sure the best years of your marriage are ahead of you!

The Evolved Marriage Podcast Eric & Kate MacDougall

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 19 Ratings

Join Kate and Eric MacDougall as they talk about all things Intimacy. Growth in your marriage doesn't need to be a drag! We make growth and connection fun, and give you actionable skills to make sure the best years of your marriage are ahead of you!

    Is your Partner having Sex Out of Obligation?

    Is your Partner having Sex Out of Obligation?

    In this episode, Kate & Eric explore the complexities of sexual desire and connection in long-term relationships.Topics:➡️ The complexity and individuality of women's sexual desire➡️ Distinguishing between openness and initiation in sexual relationships➡️ The importance of trust and communicationCLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Plan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Guide

    • 38 min
    How to Help your Spouse be a Better Parent

    How to Help your Spouse be a Better Parent

    In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss how to navigate tough conversations in relationships, focusing on parenting disagreements.Topics:➡️ Addressing disagreements on parenting styles without shaming your partner.➡️ Utilizing a framework for challenging conversations that emphasizes understanding.➡️ Supporting each other in moments of frustration and establishing trust.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Plan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Guide

    • 40 min
    Why you’re a People Pleaser & how it might not be your fault

    Why you’re a People Pleaser & how it might not be your fault

    In this episode, Kate & Eric dive into understanding and managing people-pleasing tendencies in relationships.Topics:➡️ The origins and emotional roots of people-pleasing, including societal influences.➡️ Understanding and managing the fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and fix responses.➡️ The importance of setting boundaries and holding space for genuine connection.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Plan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Guide

    • 31 min
    Understanding What Creates Disconnection in your Marriage

    Understanding What Creates Disconnection in your Marriage

    In this episode, Kate & Eric dive deep into understanding the Window of Tolerance and how it affects our relationships.Topics:➡️Different tolerance levels in various situations➡️Communicating tolerance levels to support each other better and grow together.➡️ Emphasizing empathy and mutual support in relationships.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Plan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Guide

    • 29 min
    Overcoming Resentment in your Relationship

    Overcoming Resentment in your Relationship

    In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the nature of resentment in relationships and how to tackle it head-on.Topics:➡️ Understanding resentment as a result of unmet expectations.➡️ The importance of grieving and forgiving past mistakes.➡️ Expressing needs and expectations through courageous communication.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Plan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication Guide

    • 31 min
    How to Support your Partner with Tough Decisions

    How to Support your Partner with Tough Decisions

    Eric and Kate discuss the best ways to support your partner when they're faced with difficult decisions.Topics:➡️ Understanding the natural "fix it" mentality in men and its impact on relationship dynamics.➡️ The importance of collaborative decision-making and aligning choices with personal values.➡️ Building empowerment and self-trust through secure attachment and unconditional support.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📱Book Your Breakthrough Plan 💑FREE RESOURCE - The Communication G...

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

tneb lellet ,

Great breakthroughs await.

This podcast is filled with easily actionable items to improve or unstick your relationship. Kate and Eric have a way of simplifying the struggles within marriage and long-term relationships. Most importantly, they make it understood that you are not alone in this struggle and that the difficulties you are facing are common. in the last week, listening to this podcast as helped me to have some of the best conversations with my partner around intimacy and really move the needle towards a more positive way of interacting with each other. thank you for the work you do.

Ngomez99 ,

Always a great listen

So these are really the first podcasts that I have listened to and they have been spot on with everything that they say. The tips and tricks they suggest have worked and actually made a difference.

JBoz03 ,

New comer

This episode gave me lots of good Ideas to try with the wife.I have got lots of good info from Kate and Eric.

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