I had everything that I thought defined success: a dream home, a business that was taking us around the world, a marriage to my best friend, 4 beautiful children, and going on amazing vacations. And yet, my life was despairing. On today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes on the journey that brought me to becoming a couple’s coach. I’ll share about the years of depression and how I found happiness again, the raw details of my husband’s betrayal and how we reconciled, and how God took ...
After a trip out of town, Sarah and Ben got into an argument on the way to pick up their kids that would keep them disconnected for 3 years! After the argument in the car, Sarah began to believe that Ben’s love for her had diminished. Meanwhile, Ben had been struggling for quite some time with feeling like his opinions weren’t valued or respected. After 3 long years they turned to Transformational Coaching and are now more connected than ever! Sarah shares how the tool of generous listening w...
In their 20 years of marriage, Nathan and Jenni Rae faced many hardships, including the loss of their son, all surmounting in an eventual separation and signed divorce papers. Together, they share their powerful story of reconciliation and how transformational coaching was a part of changing the trajectory of their marriage. You’ll learn about how impactful the tool of mirroring was for Nathan, as well as how opening up to consider new possibilities was a game changer for Jenni Rae. _______ ...
It was after 11 pm when Jill, who was over 40 weeks pregnant, and her husband, Buddy, had the worst argument in all their 12 years of marriage! On today’s episode, they’ll share what happened and how they would handle it differently 5 years later with the tools they’ve learned through Transformational Coaching. Buddy shares about his fear of not being able to communicate with women after welcoming a beautiful baby girl into the world HOURS after the huge blowup with Jill. Jill shares about he...
In this week’s episode, Shaun and Jamie share about a season in their marriage marked by secrets and betrayal. With over 21 years of marriage behind their belts, they tell us about their journey over the last decade of implementing many transformational tools to bring them to a season of deeper connection and understanding of not only themselves, but of each other. Shaun explains about how impactful the idea of ownership and honesty has been in transforming his relationships. Jamie explains h...
Are you tired of defensive conversations with your spouse ruining your precious time together? Is butting heads and shutting down become more common in your conversations? If you are ready to spend more time laughing and enjoying time with your spouse join me for the audio reading of "Turn Defensiveness into Connection." Don't miss the diagrams in this free E-Book. Click here to get your copy. _______ 💥💥Everything you need to grow the marriage you long for is waiting for you in the Mar...
What do you do when you keep making a request of your spouse and they don't seem to do what you are asking? Listen in as Julia coaches Erick & Casey to see the connection waiting for them in this tension _______ 💥💥Everything you need to grow the marriage you long for is waiting for you in the Marriage Growth Community: https://beautifuloutcome.com/mgc-one-time-offer 🎁 Free Gift for you! 100 Prompts and Ideas to Connect with your Spouse! 🎁 FREE GIFT: Turn Defensiveness into Connecti...
Graham & Shay have been married 16 years, have 2 daughters and both run their own businesses. The tension they wanted coached through is a feeling of exhaustion that they haven't been able to shake for 10 years. They have built businesses that give them a lot of freedom in their schedules so they are struggling to understand why the exhaustion is lingering. _______ 💥💥Everything you need to grow the marriage you long for is waiting for you in the Marriage Growth Community: https://beauti...
Buddy & Jill share the reality of being at the end of their rope and more disconnected than ever when they transitioned from one child to two. In their 9 years of marriage, running four businesses between the two of them and raising three kiddos under 3 they get real about things like postpartum depression, what they wish they had understood earlier in their marriage, the most helpful tools and practical steps couples can take to connect in marriage. If you would like access to the Commu...
Despite each running their own business, raising & homeschooling 3 kids, and living busy lives Aaron & Jen are renovating their communication and transforming their relationship. My interview with them is divided into two parts. In part two they share their responses to some Q&A's other couples asked about how they are transforming their marriage. If you would like access to the Communication Renovation System that Aaron & Jen used, check out Julia's Marriage Thrive course for...
Despite each running their own business, raising & homeschooling 3 kids, and living busy lives Aaron & Jen are renovating their communication and transforming their relationship. My interview with them is divided into 2 parts. In part 1, they share the struggles they were facing and what specific tools they are applying that is creating a connection they only dreamed was possible. If you would like access to the Communication Renovation System that Aaron & Jen used, check out Juli...
Despite pandemic transitions and working through a recent international relocation Brandon & Chrissy managed to renovate their communication. With a few pivots, mindset shifts, and guided practice, they moved from communication that felt exhausting and hopeless to consistently connecting and feeling like they are on the same team. If you would like access to the Communication Renovation System that Brandon & Chrissy used, check out Julia's Marriage Thrive couples course. _______ 💥💥E...
The holidays promise joy, but for many they amplify grief, overwhelm, and unspoken expectations. In this episode, we explore why December can feel so heavy and how to shift from survival mode to genuine connection through emotional maturity. You’ll hear a powerful client story that traces seasonal stress back to an ungrieved loss, and learn how simple mindset shifts, like turning “have to” into “choose to,” can instantly lighten the load. We break down a practical toolkit for navigating the s...
In this episode, Seth and Stacy share how their marriage transformed when they stopped debating surface issues and started exploring the beliefs driving their reactions. With simple shifts—like turning accusations into requests and regulating their bodies in real time—they rebuilt psychological safety and emotional intimacy. Their story shows that when couples name patterns with compassion, connection grows naturally. 💥💥Everything you need to grow the marriage you long for is waiting for yo...
Nathan and Michaela share how a simple morning ritual and a second chair became the unlikely catalyst that's reshaping their marriage. By choosing curiosity over being right and speaking fears early instead of silently spiraling, they built a daily rhythm of connection that is rebuilding trust and intimacy. This episode unpacks the small, intentional choices any couple can use to move from seeing each other as adversaries to truly advocating for one another. Please let us know in the comments...
Feeling stuck in the same argument on repeat? In this episode, I dig into why “better communication tools” don’t stick and how a true shift happens when you change the engine of your conversations: your beliefs. Instead of white-knuckling behavior change from the caboose, we show how to start at the root—what you believe about yourself, your partner, conflict, and love—and let that new engine drive different thoughts, feelings, and actions. change vs transformation in marriagethe train model ...
Julia reveals how self-worth quietly sets the tone of a marriage, from generational scripts and early attachment to the Four M’s that sabotage intimacy, and shares the practices that turned a parent–child dynamic into a shoulder-to-shoulder partnership. She invites you to question core beliefs, feel and grieve, set boundaries, and choose truth as the highest form of intimacy. • marriage as a space for love, not performance • the Four M’s that erode connection: mothering, martyring, manipulati...
We trace Sari and Corey’s path from a decade of conflict avoidance to a practical, hopeful toolbox for intimacy. Addiction recovery, leadership at home and work, and the science of shame become catalysts for trust, curiosity, and partnership. • early marriage shaped by addiction, loss, and avoidance • the moral story that made conflict feel wrong • loneliness as the hidden cost of peacekeeping • honesty and transparency as recurring triggers • leadership gaps across business and home • the v...
Jordan and Heather share their transformative marriage journey, revealing how they moved from feeling stuck in a mess to experiencing profound growth in just one year. With Heather's 500% increase in hope and Jordan's 50% increase in emotional intelligence, they demonstrate how meaningful change happens through personal responsibility. • Jordan describes how childhood trauma from his mother's suicide attempts created abandonment fears he carried into marriage • Heather reveals the deep lonel...
Julia welcomes Josh and Heather, a couple who have transformed their 23-year marriage through coaching and attending Breakthrough couples retreats over the past five years. • Heather has gone from weekly angry outbursts to zero, while Josh has reduced his interrupting by 40% • Their relationship once featured little communication, with Heather's outbursts driven by feelings of "not being enough" • Josh describes how his need to control conversations stemmed from fear of abandonment and lone...