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Guiding a positive redesign in the relationship we have with our partner and ourselves. Offering tools, strategies and personal insights to bring your relationship from barely surviving to thriving.
We are Michael and Amy, your couples connection coaches.
Our mission is to help relationships to THRIVE again!
A bit about us...
We met in 2005 and married in 2009, welcomed two children in 2010 and 2012. Our relationship has had many ups and downs since we first met.
- Mental breakdowns from work overload
- Massive stresses from a premature baby
- Scare with ovarian cancer
- Dealing with financial pressures
- Not knowing ourselves!
This led us to experiencing:
- A communication breakdown
- Arguments and not understanding each other
- Living separately under one roof
- Exhaustion!
This podcast is for couples and singles who want to unlock their relationship potential using a conscious and holistic approach that brought us back to a state of beautiful harmony.
One of the basic human needs is to feel LOVE and CONNECTION but our modern life has led us to feel disconnected and isolated more than ever before.
This podcast is all about helping you to RECONNECT as a couple at a deeper, more meaningful, soul level.
Now, both working as coaches we share insights, client breakthroughs and personal stories to move your relationships from barely surviving to absolutely thriving!
www.michaelandamy.com.au
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What if the real problem isn’t what you say, but the energy that carries it? We take you inside the quiet mechanics of relationship communication and show how tone, body language, and nervous system state can derail even the fairest message before it lands. When only a small fraction of meaning rides on words, the sigh, the clipped reply, and the raised eyebrow can speak volumes—and trigger a fight you never meant to start. We map the moments where couples go off track: meeting each other at...
What if trauma isn’t what happened, but the meaning you keep choosing right now? We sit down with transformational guide Mana Abraham to reframe trauma as memory plus meaning and trace how that lens quietly builds identities that run our relationships: the “nice guy” who avoids conflict, the achiever proving they can’t be rejected, the partner who controls intimacy to feel safe. When those roles are powered by fear, our strengths flip into triggers, and love turns into management. We unpack ...
Navigating the festive season with your partner can sometimes feel like a tightrope walk through social obligations, family gatherings, and holiday stress. Imagine having a toolkit to maintain harmony and connection even amidst the chaos. That's exactly what we explore in this episode, where we share personal anecdotes and insights into tackling relationship challenges that often arise during the holidays. From dealing with increased socialization and the stress of family visits to managing a...
Ever felt like kindness is your superpower, yet your relationship still feels flat, tense, or strangely distant? Michael goes solo to unpack the quiet patterns that so many men mistake for love: covert contracts, conflict avoidance, and the endless chase for approval that looks like connection but drains desire. Through candid personal stories and clear frameworks, he lays out why these strategies once kept you safe, why they now sabotage intimacy, and how to trade people pleasing for honest,...
Ever felt like the bedroom turned into a stage and you forgot your lines? We sat down with men’s coach Shay Doran to explore why performance anxiety is so common, how it hijacks the body’s physiology and what it really takes to restore ease, desire and connection. Shay’s lived experience brings rare honesty to a topic many couples avoid: erection challenges, premature or delayed ejaculation and the shame-laced stories that grow around them. We trace the roots where they often begin—early pre...
What if the “strong one” is secretly exhausted and aching to exhale? We dive into the hidden pattern of hyper-independence, why control often masks fear, and how couples can rebuild trust by trading silent resentment for steady leadership and genuine surrender. Drawing on our own journey and the breakthroughs from our recent couples retreat, we unpack the subtle, everyday moments that push partners apart: micromanaging, avoiding, redoing, and retreating to work because it feels safer than get...
What if the life that proves you’re winning is the same life that’s quietly draining the colour from your home, your body, and your heart? We invited our friend of 20 years, Andrew Boniface—dad to twin girls and former helicopter pilot—to share how the grind he once wore with pride became an addiction to stress that cost him his marriage and nearly his sense of self. His story isn’t polished; it’s honest. And in that honesty sits a map for any man who suspects constant urgency has replaced re...
Ever wondered why “I want sex” often really means “I want to feel close”? We open up about the different meanings men and women attach to intimacy and how those hidden needs—safety, reassurance, being desired, and presence—shape desire more than timing or technique ever could. Starting with our simple P.I.E. check‑in (physical, intellectual, emotional), we show how everyday connection becomes the quiet foreplay that makes intimacy feel natural instead of pressured. We talk honestly about mis...
A sink full of dishes isn’t just a chore—it’s a crossroads. We unpack why couples keep fighting about the same small things and reveal the bigger pattern underneath: a cycle of criticism, defensiveness, and withdrawal that quietly erodes trust. Drawing on two decades together and hands-on work with couples, we break down a real-life moment—one partner needing order to relax, the other needing a short break to reset—and show how mismatched needs create stories like “you don’t care” or “you con...
Have you and your partner drifted into feeling more like roommates than lovers? You're not alone. That feeling of disconnection—where conversations revolve around logistics rather than love—can creep into even the strongest relationships. In this heartfelt episode, we open up about our own journey through the "roommate phase" and how it nearly derailed our marriage. We share the painful reality of feeling isolated despite sharing a home, the resentment that built as Michael retreated into wo...
Have you ever felt like you're hiding parts of yourself in your relationship? The masks men wear create an illusion of safety while preventing the deep connection they truly desire. Drawing from personal experience and years of working with men, I reveal the five most common masks that sabotage relationships: The Rock (unshakable, reliable, never showing weakness), The Machine (constantly producing, linking worth to achievement), The Nice Guy (avoiding conflict, putting everyone else first),...
What happens when the feminine awakens but the masculine hasn't caught up? Emily Robinson, soul journey mentor and founder of Intuitive Parents Intuitive Kids, takes us on a profound exploration of relationship evolution that goes far beyond typical communication advice. After experiencing burnout and a rare cancer diagnosis, Emily completely transformed her family's life—even traveling Australia for three years while homeschooling her children. Through this journey, she developed powerful i...
Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking different languages? You're not alone. A staggering 91% of couples report dissatisfaction with their communication. But what if the problem isn't how you're communicating, but what critical information is missing? This eye-opening episode challenges the common belief that couples primarily struggle with communication. Through a compelling real-life example, we reveal how assumptions create false narratives that damage relationships. When a hus...
Ever wondered why people cheat? The truth might surprise you. In this eye-opening exploration of infidelity, we uncover a startling revelation: men and women betray their partners for fundamentally different reasons. Men typically cheat to stay in their relationships. Sounds contradictory, doesn't it? Yet our experience with countless couples reveals that men often seek external validation when feeling inadequate within themselves. They love their families and don't want to leave—they're att...
What if your relationship struggles were actually doorways to deeper connection? Aaron and Greer, the heart behind Intimacy for Couples, dive deep into what truly transforms relationships from mundane to transformational. Their journey began unconventionally—as friends for a year before romance entered the picture, allowing them to establish radical honesty without the expectations and attachments that often complicate partnerships. When they finally came together romantically, Aaron was thr...
Ever wondered why breakups hurt so physically and mentally? There's real science behind your post-breakup brain fog – studies show your IQ can temporarily drop by up to 25% during heartbreak! Breakup coach Janice Formichella joins us for an eye-opening conversation about the neuroscience of heartbreak and how ending a relationship can become a catalyst for profound personal transformation. Drawing from her own journey from Mormon marriage to domestic violence survivor to empowered coach, Jan...
Have you ever wondered what transforms a struggling relationship into a thriving partnership? In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Michael and Amy share their journey from disconnected partners to heart-led relationship coaches who now guide other couples through their darkest moments. Their story begins like many others – following society's prescribed path of marriage, homeownership, and children without questioning deeper meaning. As Michael pushed himself in his paramedic career and ...
Feeling more like flatmates than lovers? You're not alone. That gradual drift from passionate partners to practical co-managers happens in countless relationships—and it happened to us too. The statistics paint a stark picture: only 9% of couples feel satisfied with their communication, and emotional disengagement predicts divorce better than conflict does. Contrary to what many believe, relationships don't typically end because of explosive arguments but because partners stop turning toward...
What if the key to deeper relationships begins with your relationship to yourself? In this transformative conversation with heart-led mentor Melissa Thompson, we explore how intentionality and self-alignment form the foundation for authentic connection with others. Drawing from over two decades in the wellbeing and transformation space, including founding and leading a Steiner School for ten years, Melissa shares practical wisdom about developing self-leadership in our rapidly changing world...
Relationship storms hit every couple. The real test isn't whether you argue, but how you rebuild in the aftermath. If you've ever found yourself smoothing things over with a quick "I'm sorry" or makeup sex without actually addressing what happened, you're not alone – but you're also not building lasting trust. In this revealing conversation, we unpack why most couples get stuck in harmful cycles after conflicts. We distinguish between rehashing (going over every detail and assigning blame) a...
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