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!

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Episodes

Monday Sep 06, 2021

This week, We talk about how indifference is a slow burn when it comes to betraying trust and killing a marriage. We share what happens in our marriage when we notice indifference and share a secret around creating an opportunity to connect whenever you want!
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FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

Monday Aug 30, 2021

This week, we go into our last part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, We talk about Kate's Stonewalling (even though Eric can be guilty of it too), Why it shows up in a marriage, How you can each do your part to snuff it out, and why taking a break is always better than continuing to do conflict.
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

Monday Aug 23, 2021

This week, we go into our 3rd part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, Defensiveness is the topic (something Kate and I both know very well). We talk about how defensiveness can become a habit, how it doesn't open you up to solutions, and how to move away from it to create space for growth.
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

Monday Aug 16, 2021

This week, we go into our 2nd part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, we talk about contempt. Why it's the worst of the horseman, how Kate and I used to have contempt for each other, and how we prevented our marriage from ending.
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

Monday Aug 09, 2021

This week, we start a 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, we tap into criticism. Why it shows up in a marriage, how it's destructive, and how to remove it from your marriage for good!
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

Monday Aug 02, 2021

This week, we chat about our experience with Emotional Focused Therapy (by Sue Johnson), How it changed the game for how we show up in marriage, and why, to us, therapy is used as a way to "grow", instead of as a way to "fix".
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start
 

Monday Jul 26, 2021

This week, Eric and Kate chat about how Kate leans on the marriage when she has trouble with her experience of life.
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start
 

Monday Jul 19, 2021

This week, Eric and Kate pull an audible and open about how Eric has been feeling lately, and how he uses his marriage, and specifically to feel better about himself.
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

Monday Jul 12, 2021

This week, join Eric and Kate as they explain how to make sure your kids grow up to be well-adjusted adults. Why what you are focusing on might not help them in the long run, and how you can have an amazing, marriage AND make sure your kids are set up for success when they find a partner.
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

How to Parent as a TEAM!

Monday Jul 05, 2021

Monday Jul 05, 2021

This week, Kate and Eric explain their strength-based approach to parenting. They share how you can get on the same page as your spouse, and bring the best out of each other to benefit your kids AND your marriage. You can use these questions to kick start the parenting vision with your spouse: https://drive.google.com/file/d/123XtNwzm6xdZ6GWPNMDhMx0hkTKqT7hD/view?usp=sharing
For Men: Join The Evolved Men’s Collectivehttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/emcmastermindsite
For Couples: Complete your Relationship Assessmenthttps://www.evolvedmarriage.com/couples-coaching
FREE TRAINING - The Communication Blueprint https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/start

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