Love and Marriage
Understanding Your Cycle of Conflict with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo (Episode 304)
Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo are back with us for a “skills book” highlight of their newest release, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy Conflict Resolution: The Secret to Breaking the Conflict Cycle in Your Marriage. It happens to all of us – we flat cannot avoid conflict in our lives. Sooner or later, it brews up. Can you
Into-Me-See – Prioritizing Our Most Vulnerable Sides (Episode 303)
I know the topic of intimacy can be a dicey situation for a lot of families, and I also recognize that there are different ebbs and flows and seasons of intimacy in our lives. Yet intimacy is what opens you up to those deeper relationships – where you’re willing to allow another person to “into-me-see”. There
Lighten up with the one you love – get out and PLAY! (Episode 302)
How much do you really play with your partner? Play is such a huge part of our childhoods, yet is often the first thing to go as an adult. And, the more we can create a relationship with play, the deeper many relationships can go. Once again, while I want to talk about your most intimate
Pride Goeth Before A Fall – Can Your Marriage Hold Up? (Episode 301)
How often has your pride stood in the way of moving forward in a relationship? Do you find yourself trying to “keep up with the Joneses” or do you get so worked up about things that it seems too big to back off of, even if you start to second-guess yourself? As a mother, wife, entrepreneur,
Exploring Gender Roles & Labels: A Guide for Navigating Family Dynamics (Episode 289)
How do you navigate gender roles in marriage? How do you explore this with your children, on how they view themselves in this life, beyond the label they may choose for who they are or what they do? How do you view yourself? Do you know your sweet spot of contribution in your home? In the
Financial Intimacy…say what? (Episode 239)
In our final wrap-up week on our month of love & intimacy, we’re diving into a biggie – financial intimacy. Yes, we’re getting real and vulnerable with it. So far this month, we’ve addressed “redefining your tribe” and the importance of you being willing to show up fully – for yourself and your family. Then, we
One Extraordinary Marriage with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo (Episode 238)
One extraordinary marriage. Isn’t that what we dream of when we say, “I do?” Yet, somewhere along the way, life just happens to us, and the marriage can fizzle past “ordinary” to living as roommates or worse. Twelve years ago, right around after our second daughter, Ellie, was born, Nathan and I were in a bit
Navigating Disagreements In Marriage (Episode 237)
How do you handle conflict and disagreement in your home? As we dig into our most intimate relationship this month, we have to address the biggie – it takes two people in a relationship. And with those two people come two minds, two perspectives, two stews of complex emotions, two of…figuring everything out. I don’t know
Redefining Your Tribe – Your Most Intimate Relationship (Episode 236)
Marriage looks quite a bit different than ages past, and it can be more complex than ever. The definition of tribe is “a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.” This week, we
Mama Says Namaste Podcast Highlights Part 2 (Episode 232)
Last week we started our Mama Says Namaste Podcast highlights with the bottom five of our top ten episodes of all time. Here we cover the top five, and our take now, looking back. We’re brewing up some great ideas for the new year, and a biggie is that we want to hear from you! You’ll
Mama Says Namaste Podcast Highlights Part 1 (Episode 231)
Over this week and the next, Nathan and I have pulled the top ten podcast episodes of all time, and we are diving in to discuss them and our perspectives now. We’re brewing up some great ideas for the new year, and a biggie is that we want to hear from you! You’ll hear sweet Jules
Perspectives on Attraction (Episode 223)
What truly makes an attractive person? Well, in my opinion, covering these key characteristic ingredients is a solid first step. Yet beyond that – when we look at attraction and what draws people to one another, we have to take a good look at if there really is a perfect image, look, character trait or
Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship: Part 4 – Instructions for Intention (Episode 222)
This is our final wrap-up in the creation of a beautiful dish – a light-hearted and intentional relationship! In episode 219, we talked about those things that trigger us into reactive behavior, oftentimes those moments when we struggle to see beyond our own fear. In episode 220, we went into the many languages of love
Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship: Part 3 – Ingredients for Intimacy (Episode 221)
As we’ve been brewing on what the ingredients were for a light-hearted relationship, we started with some foundational elements. In episode 219, we talked about those things that trigger us into reactive behavior, oftentimes those moments when we struggle to see beyond our own fear. In episode 220, we went into the many languages of
Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship: Part 2 – Love Languages (Episode 220)
In this new series, my husband Nathan and I are digging into what really creates the recipe for a light-hearted and loving relationship, where we both feel mutually loved and supported. Last week we explored what sets us off – those triggers that jar us out of our nice intentions and result in us spiraling into
Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship: Part 1 – Triggers (Episode 219)
What is the recipe for a truly light-hearted, healthy and loving relationship? As my husband and I discussed this on our walk today, it prompted this series where we’re going to dig into just this. As we started to create our “recipe” for a healthy relationship, we saw that there were just too many aspects
My Marriage is Slipping Away From Me (Episode 187)
What do you do when you think your marriage is falling apart? What do you do when you’re starting to see the cracks, and you don’t know what can be repaired? It can be really scary when you’re facing a mountain between you two, so let’s break it down a bit. This is a touchy
When the “Same Ole Marriage” Isn’t Working Anymore (Episode 153)
Have marriage woes gotten you down? Sometimes we can get so stuck into routine or reaction mode we fall into the “same ole'” way of doing things…and then, at some point, we realize how far away from our dreams we’ve floated. If your marriage isn’t working, maybe it’s time for a bit of a relationship
Tendencies, Unmet Expectations & Personality Clashes (Episode 137)
How do you respond to expectations? From your partner, your boss, even your parents? It’s amazing how our behavioral tendencies can shape so much, including our perspectives and our ability to connect with others.Natural Tendencies can be your Insight into deeper connectionListen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio or your RSS Feed *Now also on the Pandora app and
Serving Your Spouse (Episode 136)
Do you serve your spouse? The last two episodes we dug deep into what can lead to divorce, as well as navigating blended families. This week we want to focus in on one powerful thing that can get pretty misconstrued in our girl-power world – serving your spouse.Serving Your Spouse isn’t Submission; it’s Essential in
Bonus parents, step parents, and blended families (Episode 135)
Are you navigating a blended family? Let’s be clear – this isn’t just about when they are young – this is for families navigating divorce, period. This affects the whole family regardless of when it happens, and this week we’ll talk about some strategies to keep the peace when the issue of exes and step
6 Traits Destined For Divorce (Episode 134)
Do you feel you have a solid marriage? Do you see the good in your partner and feel supported in who you are? Maybe not. Maybe you’re walking on eggshells, or lashing out in defensiveness every move you make, or even already see the path to divorce clearly in front of you. Do you feel
Company Is Coming! Your Survival Guide (Episode 133)
Have you had those moments, maybe during the holidays, when you were entertaining, hosting, and generally being “on” for an extended period of time? Maybe the thought of having company now fills you with dread, or you feel trapped in the obligation of making everyone happy.Company is coming, and here is your survival guide to
I Hate To Break It To Him… How to Communicate Effectively (Episode 130)
How do you communicate effectively? Think about this in your home and beyond. We talk a lot about personality styles on here, and the importance of understanding how the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us. We’re going to share two key lessons to move from basic communication to true connection. Lack of communication
What Is Your Word For The Year? (Episode 128)
What is your word for the year? It’s 2020 – a new year, and time for a fresh start. It’s often a time for a word/theme/mantra to get intentional about a new year. We polled a bunch of you to hear what your 2020 themes are, and we dig into words/phrases, mantras and themes of
5 Senses To Break The Cycle of A Negative Mindset (Episode 125)
Are you stuck in a negative mindset? Last podcast episode we talked about 3 steps you can take to shift that mindset and get you where you want to be. In this episode, we break it down to the five senses, and how each sense can feed your positivity…or negativity. How much do all five
The Ride Is Long for a Backseat Marriage (Episode 114)
Feel like you have a backseat marriage? Have kids taken over and you feel distant from the relationship that started it all? In this episode, we talk about the backseat marriage and how to prioritize it when you have children at homeListen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio or your
Will My Marriage Last? Insights from John Gottman (Episode 113)
In this episode, we cover John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” – the surefire ways to break a relationship down. Plus, the consistent steps that keep a relationship healthy. We have had our share of ups and downs, and this week, in the midst of a move, we know very well the potential tensions that
Opposites Attract…And How To Live With Them (Episode 86)
Do opposites attract? HOW do opposites attract? And how in the world do I handle them? February’s episode is all about love and the ups and downs of living with your opposite. This isn’t just opposites attract quotes, but real life application to ensure you thrive.
Oftentimes the biggest struggles in opposite couples is the desire to have the other person view things like you do. When you push for your partner to be/do/think the same as you and that’s not their natural behavior, it can be a slippery slope of disappointment and frustration.
Valentine’s Sweet Valentine’s – The History and the Mystery
Valentine’s Day, ah, the quest for love and romance! Actually, I did a little research and learned a few things about this little holiday. What to write in a post about this holiday? What romantic ideas do I have to share? I can write pages on how awesome my spouse is or how to keep the romance alive, however what keeps