The Evolved Marriage Podcast
Join Kate and Eric MacDougall as they talk about all things Intimacy. Growth in your marriage doesn't need to be a drag! We make growth and connection fun, and give you actionable skills to make sure the best years of your marriage are ahead of you!
Episodes
174 episodes
Why You Don't Feel Like a Priority to Your Spouse
In this episode, Kate and Eric explore how self-perception influences relationships and the deep impact of feeling like you're always second best.Topics: ➡️ Unpacking Internal Narratives: How our self-stories shape our sense o...
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Episode 174
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28:20
Are You Avoiding Intimacy?
In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how we avoid true intimacy and the impact of pseudo-connection on our lives.Topics:➡️ The illusion of intimacy in today’s world: why it’s easy to settle for shallow connections.➡️ The pow...
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Episode 173
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29:36
Is your Spouse Steamrolling You?
In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss the unhealthy communication pattern of steamrolling and its impact on relationships.Topics: ➡️ Definition and examples of steamrolling in conversations➡️ How insecurity and conflict avoid...
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Episode 172
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31:33
Could Celibacy improve your Love Life?
In this episode, Kate and Eric delve into the often overlooked aspect of celibacy within marriage—not as a permanent lifestyle but as a strategic choice to enhance relationship dynamics.Topics: ➡️ Discussing temporary celibacy...
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Episode 171
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33:19
The Best Catalyst for Change
In this episode, Eric and Kate dive deep into the complexities of anger and how it can be both destructive and transformative in relationships.Topics: ➡️ Understanding the spectrum of anger in men and women.➡️ How childhood expe...
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Episode 170
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30:41
Small Choices that have a HUGE Impact
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore how small, consistent actions can lead to big transformations in relationships.Topics: ➡️ The impact of small, daily actions on connection and trust.➡️ Kate highlights how simple...
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Episode 169
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27:32
Why You Don't Actually Need to Fix your Marriage
This episode discusses the misleading idea of a "quick fix" for marriages and emphasizes the importance of commitment, growth, and realistic expectations in relationships.Topics:➡️ The myth of the "quick fix" in marriages and ...
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31:05
The Best Thing You can Do to Build Trust in your Marriage
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the transformative power of saying "no" in relationships to build trust and establish boundaries.Topics: ➡️ Importance of saying "no" for trust and integrity. ➡️ Risks ...
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Episode 167
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25:35
This Simple Shift will Upgrade your Relationship
In this episode, Kate and Eric explore how shifting from victim to growth mindset can transform relationships.Topics:➡️ Shifting from life happening to you, to life happening for you➡️ Using discomfort as a tool for growth➡️...
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Episode 166
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25:22
How Disappointment Can Bring You Closer Together
In this episode, Kate & Eric take a deep dive into understanding and managing disappointment in relationships.Topics:➡️ Understanding the nature of disappointment and how it affects us.➡️ The impact of unmet expectations and...
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Episode 165
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22:56
Is your Partner having Sex Out of Obligation?
In this episode, Kate & Eric explore the complexities of sexual desire and connection in long-term relationships.Topics:➡️ The complexity and individuality of women's sexual desire➡️ Distinguishing between openness and initi...
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Episode 164
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38:12
How to Help your Spouse be a Better Parent
In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss how to navigate tough conversations in relationships, focusing on parenting disagreements.Topics:➡️ Addressing disagreements on parenting styles without shaming your partner.➡️ Utilizing ...
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Episode 163
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40:09
Why you’re a People Pleaser & how it might not be your fault
In this episode, Kate & Eric dive into understanding and managing people-pleasing tendencies in relationships.Topics:➡️ The origins and emotional roots of people-pleasing, including societal influences.➡️ Understanding and m...
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31:14
Understanding What Creates Disconnection in your Marriage
In this episode, Kate & Eric dive deep into understanding the Window of Tolerance and how it affects our relationships.Topics:➡️Different tolerance levels in various situations➡️Communicating tolerance levels to support each...
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Episode 161
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29:40
Overcoming Resentment in your Relationship
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the nature of resentment in relationships and how to tackle it head-on.Topics:➡️ Understanding resentment as a result of unmet expectations.➡️ The importance of grieving and forgi...
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Episode 160
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31:02
How to Support your Partner with Tough Decisions
Eric and Kate discuss the best ways to support your partner when they're faced with difficult decisions.Topics:➡️ Understanding the natural "fix it" mentality in men and its impact on relationship dynamics.➡️ The importanc...
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Episode 159
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24:32
The ONLY Way to Get Unstuck in your Marriage
In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the concept of the "two choice dilemma" and its impact on personal and marital decision-making.Topics:➡️ Understanding the "two choice dilemma" and its role in forcing difficult choi...
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28:13
How to Get More of What You Want and Need in your Marriage
Kate & Eric explore effective ways to advocate for personal needs and improve communication in relationships.Topics:➡️ Expressing Personal Needs: Learn the importance of clearly communicating your desires in relationships.➡️...
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Episode 157
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31:24
How to Strengthen Emotional Intimacy with your Partner
In this episode, Kate and Eric MacDougall explore the profound impact of emotional granularity on relationships.Topics:➡️ The importance of a broad emotional vocabulary.➡️ How mindfulness and embodiment deepen emoti...
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Episode 156
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31:27
Questions to Improve your Sex Life (Part 2)
Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the dynamics of sexual desire and intimacy in this insightful episode.Topics:➡️ 'Brakes and Accelerators' Explained: Discussing the factors that influence sexual desire.➡️ Impact of Personal Hist...
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Episode 155
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38:53
Questions to Improve your Sex Life (Part 1)
In this week's episode, Kate & Eric explore the depths of sexual desires and communication.Topics:➡️ Normalizing Sex Talk: Reducing stigma around discussing sexual desires openly.➡️ Self-Reflection on Sex: Understandin...
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Episode 154
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32:07
Connecting to your Sexual Energy
In this episode, Kate & Eric talk about the realm of sexual energy, creative expression, and the power of connecting with life force.Topics:➡️ How creativity and nature help balance our energy.➡️ Fun ways to express ourselve...
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Episode 153
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33:00
What Does Your Wife Mean When She Needs Space
In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss the importance of personal space in relationships, how to support each other during these times, and effective communication to maintain a strong connection.Topics:➡️ Understanding why someon...
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Episode 152
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27:49