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As a Relationship Expert & Certified Master Life Coach, Sharon Pope has helped thousands of women gain the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their struggling marriages or move forward without regret. On The Loving Truth Podcast, she shares advice on how to navigate deep marriage hardships, challenging common beliefs about what love and relationships “should be” and providing realistic steps towards peace and happiness. If you can’t decide whether to stay or go in your marriage… you’re facing infidelity… you’re terrified of hurting your kids… you can’t bring yourself to leave your marriage, even though you want to… or you’re wondering whether it’s possible to respark the desire between you… tune in to the weekly episodes.
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What will make your marriage feel ‘good’ again… beyond comfortable companionship? Women are often MORE unhappy in marriage than men. In this episode, I’ll give you 3 reasons why. I’ll talk about the different expectations we have, how men and women define ‘success’ in life, and why marriage has always been a better deal for men than women. This episode is especially for you if your marriage is ‘good enough’ but you want more! Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your ma...
You know the ‘right’ thing to do. You know the ‘logical’ decision. So why is it so hard to end your affair relationship? In this episode, I’ll give you 5 reasons why you’re struggling to end an affair—and I’ll start with a hint… you’re not making this decision with logic! That’s not how you started the affair, and it’s not how you’re trying to end it. Listen in for another “loving truth” about this deeply profound and important moment in any relationship that’s experienced an affa...
If “decision paralysis” has stalled your next steps forward, this episode is for YOU! I’ll explain why an endless loop of “possibilities” keeps you in limbo and how to narrow your pool of options to finally make decisions with a little more ease. I’ll introduce you to my client Faith* who feels lost in a cycle of “Should I Stay Or Go?” and give you the only real question you need to ask yourself. Listen in for a healthy dose of clarity—particularly if you feel overwhelmed by making a de...
In my experience working with women in unhappy marriages, the topic of their partner’s addiction has become increasingly common. In this episode, I tell the story of my client Shelley* whose partner struggles with an addiction to alcohol—but in fact, that’s not the whole story. There’s something else going on. You’ll hear the possible wounds beneath addictive behavior and how we might take action inside a marriage plagued by addiction—with both kindness and compassion, for ourselves and...
One of the top fears of women considering divorce is: What if I’m alone forever? In this episode, I’ll share the story of one of my clients stuck in limbo because of her fear of being alone. I’ll explain why you can’t solve this problem logically and offer five benefits of being alone that you probably haven’t considered before. (Listen in for my personal experience with the fear of loneliness, too.) Mentioned In This Episode Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marr...
“Anger gives us courage… but courage is not the same thing as clarity.” – Sharon Pope The renowned sociologist and life coach Martha Beck taught me to ask a very important question when I’m feeling unclear about my next steps. In this episode, I’ll share the question, the brain science, and the first step to take if you feel unclear about a decision in your relationship. I’ll also talk about the difference between courage and clarity and explain why the story of my first marriage has no...
You’ve just told your partner how you’re feeling disconnected and unhappy… and they respond, “Oh, we’re just fine!” Why do we invalidate our partner’s feelings like this? (Why do we accept invalidation as enough?) In this episode, I’ll explain how to face this communication challenge head-on. “When one of us isn’t fine, we’re not fine as a couple.” – Sharon Pope Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage and you’re serious about finding that answer? Book a Truth & Clar...
How can two opposing viewpoints both remain “true”? We often think in binaries: “Everything is all good or all bad. I’m right, so you’re wrong.” But this isn’t reality: Human relationships are complex. So how can we allow for the nuance of holding two truths at the same time? In this episode, I use my difficult relationship with my dad as an example for how we might expand our thinking to envelop non-binary perspectives of truth. I’ll even give you 10+ examples of “opposing” truths to c...
Are the men in your life a “life-long project?” In this episode, I’m talking about why it seems your husband is a “man-child” and what you can do to change this. I’ll dig into topics of co-dependency, the different expectations we have for men and women, and how this impacts our sons and daughters, too. Mentioned In This Episode Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage and you’re serious about finding that answer? Book a Truth & Clarity Session with a member of m...
Too many women never leave their partners solely because they’re afraid of being alone later in life. In this episode, I’ve invited fellow Relationship Coach and the Chief Love Officer of Last First Date, Sandy Weiner, to break down the myth that “late love” is anything less than True Love. Sandy details both the challenges and opportunities of finding love later in life (or post-divorce) from lived experience and through the stories of her real-life clients. (Maybe you’re married and you jus...
“You can always find your way back to each other… should you both want that.” - Sharon Pope Your marriage will evolve through several important stages of relationship, and this episode we examine each one. You’ll learn why you can’t think straight before you get married (and why you find your partner annoying soon after), the major neurological change that happens to women who have kids, and which stage people most commonly struggle with affairs. I’ll also explain the “ideal” tim...
If you have any kind of relationship at all, you and your partner will surely argue… but will you repair your relationship afterwards? In this episode, I’m explaining why it’s important to repair the connection with your partner after you’ve had an argument or disagreement, plus 6 ways to get started (even if your partner doesn’t have any “relationship tools”). You’ll also hear me explain the 70/30 Rule for relationships (backed by neuroscience!) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Struggling to decid...
We look for safety and security at the beginning of our relationships… so why do we end up resenting these same things in our marriages? Let’s get curious about this 180° turnaround with a real-life example from one of my clients. Vicki built her life around feeling secure, but then she started to feel restless and even oppressed by the predictability of her marriage. She started wondering - “Who’s to blame when we get what we want… but we’re unhappy? What happens when we feel bur...
Jennifer discovered that her husband has been cheating for two years - and bringing his affair partner to their home. She’s struggling to reconnect (with herself and her husband) when she knows that his betrayal happened in the space they share. In this episode, I offer some advice to help Jennifer prioritize her own healing and avoid the re-traumatization of her husband’s affair. To anyone who’s ever been cheated on, I want you to know: You’re not alone. You’re not the first person to ...
How do you know if you’re in a “semi-happy” marriage? What’s the solution to a marriage that’s just “fine”? In this episode, I explain what you need to know about “low conflict, low passion” relationships, how to escape “the comfort zone” of a semi-happy marriage, and why you can’t wait for your partner to ignite your passion. Mentioned in This Episode Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage and you’re serious about finding that answer? Book a Truth & Clarity Se...
Sometimes it’s the simplest advice that makes the biggest difference in our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing the advice that’s made the biggest difference for me (much of which came from unlikely sources - people I didn’t know or even like!) You’ll hear some advice that’s taken me years to unpack, a powerful moment with my inner-self during my separation and divorce - plus the hard part about “simple” advice. Mentioned In This Episode Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your mar...
In this episode of The Loving Truth, I dive deep into the dynamics of blame in relationships. I pose the question: why do we so readily reach for blame, and how does it impact our marriages? I explore the emotional drivers behind blame, the consequences of outsourcing our lives to others, and how to take back our power by taking responsibility for our own choices. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the blame game—whether it’s blaming your partner or being blamed—this episode offers insightful guida...
In this episode, I explore the powerful and often misunderstood role of guilt in relationships, especially when considering a major decision like ending a marriage. I discuss how guilt, while sometimes a healthy indicator of empathy and self-awareness, can cross into codependency. I explain how taking responsibility for others' emotions often leads to self-abandonment and living a life that’s not truly authentic. I share insights to help listeners find balance between empathy and self-respect...
In this milestone 100th episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I reflect on my journey in podcasting and deliver a powerful, practical guide to saving marriages. I dive into the top ten habits that silently destroy relationships, providing insights into how we unknowingly harm our marriages through technology, complaints, and passive behavior. I challenge listeners to consider their role in building a healthy, connected relationship and share actionable strategies for fostering intimacy and tru...
2In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I address the deeply painful issue of serial cheating. Inspired by a listener's story of repeated betrayal in her marriage, I delve into why some people may repeatedly break trust. I explain how inner conflicts, addiction to novelty, and a lack of self-awareness can lead to ongoing infidelity. Finally, I offer compassionate advice on how listeners can find clarity, peace, and direction after discovering serial cheating in their own relationships. ...
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