A great massage shouldn’t end with a mad dash to the shower. This week, I'm talking with Justin and Natalie Weeks, the creators of Evree, to share how a single sticky night pushed them into a six-year journey across labs, ingredients, and countless iterations to build a truly different kind of product: a natural massage cream that melts at body temperature, glides like a dream, doubles as a safe intimate lubricant, and leaves skin soft instead of slick. We dig into why massage oils and lubri...
We explore how prolonged stress can turn small cracks into deep canyons and how couples can explore those canyons together with empathy, curiosity, and clear practices. Tony shares tools for moving from emotional reactions to intentional responses and offers a hopeful path to deeper intimacy. • defining prolonged stress and why it magnifies small issues • emotional intensity scale and spotting old wounds in new conflicts • switching from reaction to response with inner child work • grace as ...
Today, we're talking about how Christian couples can build deeper intimacy by turning awkward silence into simple, safe conversations. Nick and Amy McKinlay of Ultimate Intimacy share research-backed prompts, healthy masculinity traits, and ways to navigate power dynamics when desire is mismatched. • why communication is the core of sexual intimacy • how curiosity and vulnerability create safety • traits of healthy masculinity women find attractive • using prompts, card decks and the app to ...
What if a single, gentle question could turn tense moments into real connection? That’s the promise of “contracting,” a simple consent-based habit that replaces surprise talks with intentional, focused conversations. We walk through how this tiny shift—asking “Is now a good time?” and agreeing on a short window—respects attention, reduces defensiveness, and builds trust that sticks. • what contracting is and why it works • how consent checks prevent ambush talks • sample scripts for respectf...
What if the real love story isn’t candlelight and grand gestures, but calendars, clarity, and courage under pressure? I sit down with Kass and Mike Lazerow—longtime partners in life and business—to unpack how they navigated Web 1.0 startups, gut-punch setbacks, and life-changing, $345 million-dollar exits while raising three kids and staying on the same team. Their answers aren’t glossy; they’re practical, repeatable, and surprisingly tender. We explore how role clarity at home mirrors smart...
What if the fastest way to a stronger marriage isn’t compromise, but better teamwork? After celebrating a number-one Amazon launch, I took a hard look at what actually helped us get there—clear roles, honest communication, and a shared commitment to play the same game on the same side. The result is a practical, story-rich guide to treating marriage like the ultimate team sport, with four moves you can use tonight. I start by reframing “opposites” as assets: the planner and the risk-taker, t...
Today's interview is with my oldest son, Jake and his new wife, Livvy to chat about the new book I wrote for them and unpack five of the most common myths that sabotage new marriages and trade them for simple habits that build trust, respect and joy. Thinks we talk about in the episode are: • faith first, spouse second as good advice from Livvy's Dad • seeing parents model affection, repair and service • differentiation over “you complete me” • mind reading myths versus clear, simple request...
Bad sexual advice is one of the top reasons couples struggle early in marriage, often because most grow up with distorted expectations about what a healthy sex life looks like. • Sex advice is usually messed up because the topic is taboo in most families • Most couples start marriage with distorted expectations about their sex life • "A Good Wife Keeps Her Husband Satisfied" creates an unhealthy obligation dynamic • Healthy sex is mutual with both partners free to say yes or no • The myth th...
A marriage advice detox can transform your relationship by eliminating harmful myths and replacing them with practical communication skills. Bad marriage advice like "never go to bed angry" or "happy wife, happy life" often sounds good but leads to frustration and resentment when applied to real relationships. • Identify the marriage beliefs and advice you've been operating under • Challenge unhelpful advice by asking if it's actually serving your relationship • Replace false beliefs with co...
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife explores how moving beyond validation-seeking creates deeper, more authentic intimate connections in marriage, explaining that true intimacy requires embracing differences rather than demanding constant agreement. • Distinguishing between validation and true intimacy in relationships • Understanding the three unhealthy relationship patterns: pressuring our partner, yielding to avoid conflict, or creating parallel lives • Recognizing that we marry people for their ...
Conflict and differences in marriage don't mean you married the wrong person; they simply mean you're two human beings from different backgrounds working together to build a life. Statistics show "incompatibility" is the leading cause of divorce, but what couples often interpret as irreconcilable differences are actually normal variations in perspective. • Differences between spouses are normal and healthy, not red flags • The idea that real love should feel effortless is a damaging myth • C...
Marriage advice is everywhere, but much of it is outdated, misguided, or flat-out harmful to your relationship, no matter how well-intentioned it may be. • Happy couples don't fight - FALSE: Conflict is like exercise for your relationship and helps you grow stronger • The myth of "don't sweat the small stuff" can lead to an explosion after years of suppressing irritation • Compromise is outdated advice that leaves both partners with less than they want • Collaboration creates solutions that ...
Traditional marriage advice often sounds wise but can secretly damage relationships when applied to modern marriages. In this episode, we examine five common marriage myths that might be undermining your relationship and explore healthier alternatives. • The dangers of "never go to bed angry" and how it leads to sleep deprivation and worsened arguments • Why "happy wife, happy life" creates an impossible burden on one spouse and ignores both partners' needs • How "find someone who completes ...
Relational Reckoning is a powerful tool that helps couples take inventory of their relationship, identify resentment, and make informed decisions about whether to stay together or part ways. • Using coaching or therapy as a "misery stabilizer" indicates deeper relationship issues that need addressing • Relational Reckoning answers the question: "Is there enough good in this relationship to mourn what I'm not getting?" • Create two columns - "Good" and "Needs/Missing" - to visualize your rela...
Trevor Hanson shares powerful insights about how couples unknowingly trigger wounded parts in each other and explains how healing these attachment wounds transforms relationships. Through understanding negative cycles and inner child work, we discover how one person can significantly change relationship dynamics by healing their own insecurities. • Couples get trapped in negative cycles when they trigger each other's core insecurities • The "right" partner will hurt you in ways that allow yo...
Teaching kids about healthy sexuality requires a thoughtful approach that prepares them for marriage, much like teaching them to drive requires instruction before handing over the keys. • The DRIVE framework provides a comprehensive approach to sex education within families • D for Dialogue: Keep conversations open, ongoing, and age-appropriate • R for Respect: Teach children to view their bodies and sexuality as sacred • I for Instruction: Provide education that matches developmental stages...
Hanna Kok shares her expertise on the surprising link between forgiveness and physical health, revealing why holding onto grudges causes hormonal imbalances and weakens the immune system. We explore the scientific evidence behind this connection and discuss a practical method for making forgiveness easier. • When we hold grudges, our muscles tighten, restricting blood flow and nutrient delivery throughout the body • Brain function decreases dramatically during conflict—the prefrontal cortex ...
You deserve a fulfilling sex life without settling or compromising. The FIRE method provides a framework for creating a deeply connected and satisfying intimate relationship that works for both partners. • Higher desire partners often feel they must settle in their marriages, leading to resentment and diminished intimacy • Emotional connection alone doesn't guarantee a satisfying sex life – sexual dynamics require specific attention • F – Face your beliefs about sex that were planted in your...
True intimacy requires the freedom to be ourselves in marriage. We explore what it means to create space where both partners feel safe, seen, respected, and supported throughout all seasons of life together. • Creating emotional freedom by feeling safe to make mistakes, have opinions, and share feelings without judgment • Physical freedom in maintaining personal friendships, self-care, and autonomy within partnership • Sexual freedom to communicate desires, boundaries, and curiosities withou...
We often avoid difficult conversations, but addressing conflicts directly leads to stronger relationships rather than allowing resentment to build and potentially emerge "sideways." Understanding that all relationships cycle through harmony, disharmony, and repair helps us recognize conflicts as opportunities for growth. • Lead with curiosity, not accusation: examine your triggers, consider others' intentions, and share your experience without blame • Say what you mean without being mean: de...