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 Jul 03, 2023

Yep, that's right, we are talking about the death of romantic love in all long term marriages. We have a bold conversation about what couples are led to believe are love, and finish it off with a focus that will leave you a little more hopeful than what the title suggests.
Topics:
➡️ The Fairy Tale we are sold about love ➡️ What your spouse means when they no longer "feel it" ➡️ Why Romantic Love is so intoxicating ➡️ What happens when you aren't able to accept the reality of love. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 Jun 26, 2023

This week, Kate and Eric talk about feeling anxious about feeling anxious, allowing yourself to FEEL the feels, and what exactly Love means to us.
Topics: ➡️ The common beliefs we are taught about love in committed relationships ➡️ Other validated intimacy ➡️ Contractual love and the death of intimacy ➡️ What practicing love actually means, and how you can do it today! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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

Love, Romance, and Polarity

Monday Jun 19, 2023

Monday Jun 19, 2023

This week on the Podcast, Kate and Eric introduce a 3 part series that helps you understand Love, Romance, And Polarity, and how you can Evolve your relationship through this understanding.
Topics: ➡️ An introduction to Love, Romance, and Polarity ➡️ A simple way to understand Love ➡️ How the idea of romance can harm your connection ➡️ Why polarity is healthy, as long as you understand it
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 Jun 12, 2023

On this week's episode, Kate and Eric have an open conversation about the evolution of relationships, and what's next when it comes to their own evolution.
Topics: ➡️ Why Gender Roles kinda suck ➡️ How a "fair" marriage can be limiting for both of you ➡️ Why playing to your strengths is best for everyone ➡️ Raising the Bar for your relationship CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 Jun 05, 2023

This week, Kate and Eric discuss why people are obsessed with "getting there", and how when you stop to think about it, you're right where you gotta be.
Topics: ➡️Why we LOVE setting goals ➡️How we prevent ourselves from taking action ➡️How focusing on our partner keeps us stuck ➡️Why 1% is better than all or nothing thinking CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 May 29, 2023

This week, we argue about the difference between effecting and efficient, Kate talks about how she initiates , and we share our common communication patterns (you can probably all relate to)
Topics: ➡️ Why being effective doesn't always mean easier ➡️ Playing to your strengths ➡️ Why being understood is more valuable than getting your message across ➡️ How saying "yes dear" might do more harm than good CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 May 22, 2023

This week, we share our recent experience with asking for help, and why it's so hard for people to do. Topics: ➡️ Why going to therapy doesn't always mean something is "wrong" ➡️ Why we struggle with asking for help ➡️ Why thinking you can do it on your own can be a problem ➡️ How to ask for help NOW so you can create a WIN/WIN in your marriage FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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
 

Is it Love...or Insecurity?

Monday May 15, 2023

Monday May 15, 2023

This week, we revisit a conversation about Kate wanting Eric to come to bed, how Kate learned to "grin and bear" it, and why sharing your insecurities might be the healthier thing for your marriage. Topics for this Episode: ➡️ The difference between wanting your partner, and avoiding loneliness ➡️ Why speaking up is important for the health of your relationship. ➡️ Why we typically remain quiet when we struggle. ➡️ How "book-ending" your days keeps you ROCK-SOLID in marriage. CLICK HERE FOR THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 May 08, 2023

This week, Kate does a bit of rapping, we share some deep cuts around Eric's alcoholism, and we introduce a concept to help you think differently about your relationship. Topics for this Episode: ➡️ What exactly is the relationship ecosystem. ➡️ Why blaming your partner is such a common practice. ➡️ Why rocking the boat is sometimes the best choice. ➡️ What needs to happen to master yourself, and your relationship? CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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 May 01, 2023

This week, Eric is Irritated, Kate is in Pain, and we chat openly about about a word people Love to Hate: Discipline
Topics for this Episode: ➡️ Why Discipline will be something we ALL need to prioritize. ➡️ Why slowing down to speed up is our the answer to stress. ➡️ Reconnecting to yourself, and why you are making your current choices. ➡️How to lower your partners resistance to change. Click here for the FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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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