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If you're struggling in your relationship, don't worry, you're not alone. This week on Love Shack Live, we're answering all your questions from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We've got a great lineup of questions this week, including how do I get my partner to stop beating me down? What if my partner asks for a break to work on their mental health? How do I stop enabling my partner who is struggling with addiction? Stay tuned for some practical relationship advice from Tom & Staci. You don't want to miss this! And if you have a question for us that you want to be answered on the show, slide into our DMs on Instagram or send us an email at love@stacibartley.com. We love when you ask your questions, and we're here to help you.

It can be tough to balance a relationship and a busy life.  Juggling work, family, and social obligations can be overwhelming and often leaves us feeling pulled in multiple directions. But we know from our work with clients who are struggling in their relationships, that spending time together as a couple is a non-negotiable. But where are you supposed to find the time?Tune in for helpful advice on how to make time for the ones we love even if you feel like it's impossible. We're sharing strategies that you can use right away.Learn how to balance a relationship and busy life from an expert. Daniel Sih, the author of Spacemaker, gives tips and advice on how to make time for the ones we love without sacrificing our work or personal lives. This informative episode is perfect for couples struggling to find equilibrium and is full of valuable strategies that can be implemented immediately. Don't miss out, listen today!Important Links: Learn more about Daniel and his work here: https://spacemakers.com.au/ Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/

If you're feeling lost in your relationship, or find yourself wondering if it's all going to work out, you're not alone. In this episode of the Love Shack Live show, we're exploring what we call the "Land of Maybe" and what it means for couples. We discuss what it is, why couples find themselves there, and how to navigate through it. We also offer advice on how to make sure that your relationship doesn't stay in this state forever.If you're finding yourself in the "Land of Maybe," that place where things are tough and you're just hoping for the best, make sure you tune in. We'll explore why this is normal, and how you can navigate your way through it.Important Links: • Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ • Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight • Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast • Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

Stepparenting can be difficult, and it's hard to know what to expect.  In this episode of our podcast, we talk to our daughter Brooke about our own blended family journey. We share the highs and lows of our experience so that other families can benefit from it.  This episode is packed with useful tips and honest insight into the world of step-parenting. Listen to learn how to navigate difficult conversations, deal with exes, and build a strong bond with your step-children. In this episode of the Love Shack Live show, we talked to our daughter Brooke and tell the stories of our own blended family journey. We want to help other families navigate the step-parenting journey and really tell the truth about the situation. Our insightful discussion will give you a better understanding of what to expect when blending families together. This is a must-listen for anyone considering or currently in a step-parenting situation. After listening to our podcast, you will feel equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to build a strong bond with your step-children. You will also know how to navigate difficult conversations, deal with exes, and create a healthy family dynamic. Listen to the podcast episode now to learn the truth about step-parenting.Links:• Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ • Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight • Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast • Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

In this episode, Staci shares her story of being pregnant at 17 in 1981 as a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Staci candidly opens up about her experience navigating teenage pregnancy in a devout, religious family. She shares the choices presented to her to deal with her situation, what she ultimately chose to do, and how she began to understand love and relationships in a whole new way. 

It's hard to keep the spark alive in a relationship.You used to have so much fun together, but now you can't seem to find anything to talk about at all unless it's taking care of the house or taking care of the kids.This week in the Love Shack, Mike Gorday is back with us to share his expertise in psychology and give us some actionable tips. Because the secret to making your relationship fun again lies in understanding your partner.Do you ever wonder why the things you used to love about your partner eventually start to annoy the heck out of you? It's not that you've changed, and it's not that they've changed. It's just that, well, you're human. It doesn't have to be this way, though. If you're feeling like your relationship is stuck in a rut, there are some things you can do to get it back on track.It's time for us to help you understand the ones you love most. Together, we're going to uncover the many mysteries and anxieties about how we find ourselves so far from the experiences we long for most with our partners.If you're ready to get out of the rut, this is the episode for you.Mike is a human solutions consultant who helps individuals and organizations dramatically improve performance by understanding human behavior. With over 20 years of experience in the psychology field, Mike has specialized training and certifications in facial expressions, hypnosis, and body language which give him additional insight into what drives our behavior. In addition to writing and speaking about human behavior, Mike also co-hosts a radio show where he discusses how technology affects human behavior.Tune in to learn all about how to get out of a rut and understand your partner better.Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

It can be really hard to understand why our relationships are struggling, and it's even harder to talk about it.We often try to create a story out of our experience, in order to make sense of what's going on. This helps us understand the situation and explain why we're hurting.The truth is, your story is probably not as spot-on as you think it is. This podcast episode will help you understand why you create these stories, and how they might be hurting you more than helping you.This week in the Love Shack, we're exploring why we try to create a story out of our experiences when we're struggling in our relationships. These stories help us understand the situation and explain why we're hurting. Especially when we then tell this story to everyone close to us, and if we're brave enough, a counselor or therapist. What's interesting is that we fight to defend these stories about why our relationships aren't working and when someone doesn't understand them, we feel hurt, and feel rejected when someone doesn't want to hear them.Your story also might be holding you back from letting the past go and creating the new beginning you're wanting.Tune in to learn how you can let go of the past and create a new beginning in your relationship.Important Links: • Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ • Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight • Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast • Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

This week on the Love Shack Live Show, we're answering all your relationship FAQs. Whether you're single and looking for love, or in a long-term relationship, we've got advice for you. From how to deal with a jealous partner to how to keep the spark alive in a long-term relationship, we've got you covered. So tune in and learn some helpful tips. And who knows? You might even find the answer to that question you've been asking yourself late at night. We're here to help, so let's get started.Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

If you're looking to strengthen your relationship with your partner, look no further than this episode of the podcast. Tom and Staci are joined by travel expert Janet Forman, who has spent decades traveling the world with her husband. They share their tips on how to make the most of your time together while on vacation, from navigating difficult moments to making the most of your time together. • Learn how to have a strong relationship and travel the world together • Get helpful tips and advice on how to make your relationship work while you're on the go • Improve your communication skills and learn how to deal with stress while traveling • Discover new ways to enjoy each other's company while exploring the world Winner of more than sixty writing and photography awards and writing about travel ever since she hitchhiked across Europe as a college student, Janet Forman has circled the globe many times covering odd cultural corners from Vietnam, Burma, and Borneo, to Eastern Europe, South Africa, and Arabia. You won't want to miss this episode!

My clients often have a lot of questions about relationships that they don't feel comfortable asking anyone else.When you feel confused about your relationship but you have no one to talk to, it can feel like you're the only one who has these questions, or that you're the only one who is struggling in your relationship.This week in the Love Shack, we are pulling back the curtain and answering your FAQs about relationships. Not only will you feel less alone because you'll see how many people have the same exact questions about their relationships as you, but you'll also finally get the answers to the questions you've been too scared to ask.Join us as we answer some of the top questions that couples have about relationships.  Have you ever wondered if it's possible to recover from an affair? Or what a healthy relationship really looks like? Wouldn't it be great to receive answers to the questions that are weighing on your heart right now? In this episode, we're covering it all. If you've been struggling in your relationship and feel like you have nowhere to turn, this episode is for you.Don't miss out on this week's episode! It will be packed with information that can help your relationship right now.Join us for this special episode and get the clarity you need to move forward in your relationship.Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

It can be tough to love our bodies, especially when we feel like they don't quite meet society's standards.This often leads to poor body image, which can have a negative impact on our relationships.In this episode, Cliona Byrne offers helpful advice on how to accept and love our bodies just the way they are. This way, we can get back to living our best lives!In this episode, we're speaking with Cliona Byrne, a Body Confidence Coach who helps people from around the world to accept and love their bodies. We talked about how our body images impact our relationships. This is a conversation that comes up often in my sessions with clients, and it might surprise you by how much of an impact it does have.If you're ready to stop being frustrated by your appearance and start living your life, this episode is for you. Byrne offers valuable insight and advice that can help you to love your body just the way it is.Cliona Byrne, Body Confidence Coach helps people from around the world to accept and love their bodies. She has designed her own specialized coaching programs to work with adults, parents, and teens.In this episode, we're covering several key topics about how our body image can affect our relationships, including: Why does feeling uncomfortable in our own skin impact our intimacy? Why poor body image has nothing to do with our size. How to finally stop being frustrated by your appearance and letting your life pass you by. How to get started loving your body right now, and get back to living and loving. Listen to the episode and follow Cliona's advice to start making peace with your body today. You deserve to feel confident and happy in your own skin!Important Links: Learn more about Cliona and her work here: https://clionabyrne.com/shush-your-inner-critic-body-confidence-journal/ Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

It can be tough to know exactly when you need to get some outside help and support for your relationship.You might feel like you're struggling on your own, or that you don't want to bother anyone with your problems. Maybe you're wondering if things aren't bad enough...or maybe you think they are so bad you shouldn't even bother.We're here to help. Today in the Love Shack we're going to talk all about exactly what you need to know when you're looking for help and support with your struggling relationship. We'll talk about when it's time to seek outside help, what kind of help is available to you, and how to get the most out of the support you receive.Hi! We are Staci & Tom Bartley and we help committed couples rescue their relationships so they can finally create long-lasting love without having to spend hours analyzing their past, beating themselves up, or feeling like they are making no progress. We do this via sharing our unique frameworks, teaching new tools and skills, one on one sessions, and through our signature courses Relationship Rescue and Love For A Lifetime.If you're feeling lost and alone in your relationship, don't despair. You're not the only one. Millions of people go through the same thing. The good news is that help is available, and there are things you can do to get your relationship back on track. In today's blog post, we'll talk about what to do when you're struggling in your relationship, and how to get the help you need.No one wants to admit that their relationship is in trouble. It's hard to face the possibility that things might not work out, and even harder to ask for help. But if you're feeling like you're struggling and you don't know what to do, it's important to reach out for help. The sooner you get help, the better your chances are of saving your relationship.In this episode, we're covering several key topics about what to do when you're struggling in your relationship, including: Don't try to go through it alone - when you're struggling in your relationship, it can be tough to know where to turn for help. But it's important not to try to go through it alone. When to seek outside help - when you're struggling in your relationship, it may be time to seek outside help. There are a lot of different resources available. How to get the most out of the support you receive - once you've decided to seek outside help, there are a few things you can do to make sure you get the most out of the support you receive. First, be open and honest about your situation. Second, be willing to work on the problems in your relationship. And third, follow through with the recommendations that your therapist or counselor gives you. Join us and listen in live Thursday at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST -- and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

It's hard to be happy and healthy in our relationships when we're carrying around a lot of anger and resentment. Do you find yourself experiencing anger and frustration at the sight or sound of your partner? Do you have a hard time obsessing over old arguments or feel hurt over things that happened long ago? These are huge signs forgiveness is desperately needed in your relationship. Learning to forgive can be the key to a happier, healthier relationship. Kelli Calabrese is joining us in the Love Shack this week to share her own personal divorce journey and how she was able to turn her story into joy by learning to forgive. By learning to forgive, we can open ourselves up to more joy and love in our lives. In this episode, Kelli Calabrese is joining us to talk about the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Together we will offer simple ways for you to step into forgiveness yourself. This episode will be full encouragement for anyone who is experiencing anger and frustration in their relationship, going through a divorce, or fearing the end is near. Kelli's own story of triumph over tragedy is one you don't want to miss! Join us to discover all the requests for forgiveness you may be missing in your life, and how stepping into forgiveness will help you live a more loving life now, regardless of your relationship status. Kelli Calabrese is a wellness coach, speaker, and author with a focus on forgiveness. She has three science degrees and 27 certifications, making her an expert on all things wellness-related, including fitness, weight loss, energy, aging, and sleep. Kelli leads with a spirit-mind-body approach to well-being and often speaks on topics such as joy, love, and purpose. As a certified divorce coach, she has helped countless people get through the grief of separation, divorce, and post-divorce life. Kelli's goal is to help everyone she meets live their best life possible. In this episode, we're covering several key topics about how forgiveness is the key to a happier and healthier relationship, including: Learn how to forgive, even when it feels impossible Gain wisdom and encouragement from Kelli's powerful personal story Open yourself up to more joy and love in your life How you can transform tragedy into joy and create a healthier, happier relationship Listen in live Thursday at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST -- and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

It can be tough to maintain a strong relationship with your partner when you become parents.Between the sleepless nights, constant demands from your kids, and never-ending housework, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone.Catherine O'Brien is an expert on this subject. She is an LMFT and author of the book Happy With Baby, Essential Relationship Advice When Partners Become Parents. Catherine is committed to supporting couples when they bring kids into their lives.If you're a parent, there's a good chance you've experienced at least a little bit of chaos in your life. And if you're like most parents, you want to do everything possible to avoid letting that chaos consume your relationship with your partner. This week in the Love Shack, we're interviewing Catherine O'Brien, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of HappyWithBaby.com. We're talking about how to manage the challenges of parenthood while still maintaining a strong connection with your partner. If you're looking for ways to survive parenthood as a couple, this episode is for you!We'll also share some easy strategies that you can use right away to start reconnecting as a couple again. So you can, finally, stop wondering things like: Will I be enough to go around and meet the demands of the people I love? Is it normal to feel alone, even when I am laying right next to my partner? Is fighting about the kids normal? if so, for how long? Is it possible to be partners in love AND partners as parents? Catherine O'Brien knows what it's like to be overwhelmed, out of energy, and out of ideas as a new parent. She created Happy With Baby in order for new and expecting parents to discover the advice she wishes she could have had when managing expectations of parenthood and relationships.Catherine is passionate about helping new parents to communicate and thrive through this transition, equipping them to be effective caregivers and with a happy marriage. She acts as a California state co-coordinator for Postpartum Support International and helped to establish A Mother's Heart in Sacramento, where mothers with perinatal and anxiety disorders go to receive support. Additionally, she participates in the Sacramento Maternal Mental Health Collaborative.In this episode, we're covering several key topics about how to survive parenthood as a couple, including: What role do outside forces play in new parents finding their way? What can moms do to manage overwhelm? Do things get easier for parents after the first hectic years? What are some daily self-care things parents should be doing? What are the things parents need to be talking about to increase communication and decrease stress? Listen in live Thursday at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST -- and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

Most of us are unaware of the power of our energy and especially about how it affects our relationships.The truth is, our energy is always flowing and we expend a lot of it in our relationships. If we don't understand our own energy or the hidden energy interactions that happen between us and our partners, it can be hard to understand why we have a hard time maintaining the health of our relationships.In this week's episode of Love Shack Live, Gail Behrend is joining us to discuss how we can harness the power of energy in our relationships to create stronger connections and improve our overall relationship health. Whether you are looking for ways to maintain healthy boundaries with your partner or struggling to communicate effectively, this episode will offer valuable insights and strategies for creating healthier relationships.Gail Behrend has been an energy healer for 25 years and is joining us to share her insights on how our energy has a huge impact on our lives. She has a fantastic story of how she went from being an engineer and total skeptic to a seeker of wisdom and truth in the energy world. Gail will provide tips on how to become more aware of your own energy and how to use it to create positive change in your relationships. This show will be a great resource for anyone interested in understanding the hidden dynamics at work in their interactions with others.By the end of this episode, you will know how to use your energy to improve your relationship health. You will have practical tips and tools that you can use to create more positive relationships in your life.Gail Christel Behrend is an engineer, author, speaker, and energy healer. Midway through a successful 20-year engineering career, she experienced a spontaneous spiritual opening that changed her life, transforming her from skeptic to seeker.Her spiritual journey eventually led her to explore human energy and alternative healing as a side vocation. She is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) in Florida and has been an energy practitioner in Vancouver, Canada for over 25 years.In addition to her corporate training development business, she also offers public workshops on energy and is a certified Infinite Possibilities trainer based on the bestselling book "Infinite Possibilities – The Art of Living Your Dreams" by Mike Dooley.Gail is passionate about teaching people about our subtle energy nature and empowering them to own their energy so that they can truly own their lives. She lives and works in Vancouver with her husband, two children, and many animals.In this episode, we're covering several key topics about harnessing the power of your energy to improve your relationship health, including: What exactly is personal energy? Why is energy awareness important? Is there any scientific proof that subtle energy is real? How does energy awareness relate to emotional intelligence? What are some ways energy affects my relationship? Join us this week in the Love Shack and start using your energy to improve your relationship health today!Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup

It can be hard to be a father in today's world. You want to be there for your family, but it seems like work and other obligations always get in the way, because you're trying to be the best provider you can be. You feel guilty that you're not able to spend more time with your kids and partner, and you worry about how the lack of time is impacting your relationship with them. Tim Dunn, author of Dad On Purpose, is joining us this week in the Love Shack to explore what it's like to be a family man in today's world. Together, we'll discuss the challenges and difficulties that men face when trying to connect with the ones they love the most, and share some of the secrets that they wish they could share. Have you ever wanted to know what your husband is really thinking about? Men, are you feeling alone and misunderstood most of the time? This episode is for you! We're going to discuss how society has changed the expectations for men and why they often struggle to connect with their families. We'll also provide some advice for women on how to better understand and support the men in their lives. Join us as we open up a new level of communication that will improve all of your relationships. After listening to this episode, you'll have a better understanding of the challenges and difficulties that men face when trying to connect with others. You'll also be armed with some great tips and advice on how to build stronger relationships with the men in your life. As a father of boys & girls, twins & singles, and toddlers & teenagers, Dad On Purpose author Tim Dunn has learned humility and tenacity from a wide variety of parenting missteps. Working as an insurance executive for over 25 years while also coaching, traveling, and dadding, he understands first-hand the importance of balance to a father and his family. He is the founder of DadAthlon.com, a community dedicated to helping fathers achieve balanced strength across all aspects of fatherhood. In this episode, we're covering several key topics about the truth about being a family man in today's world, including: How the saying "grown men don't cry" has forced men to emotionally shut down. How men can more easily emotionally connect with their children and partners. What women need to know to understand why the men they love struggle. Secret truths men wish they could share. Listen in live Thursday at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST -- and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

It can be tough to keep the spark alive in a relationship, especially when we're busy or feeling distant from our partner. When sex and intimacy start to fade, it can be easy to feel like we're not close anymore. This can lead to frustration and further distance. Have you ever heard of Bonding Based Lovemaking? It's a simple way to bring intimacy back into your relationship. This week in the Love Shack, we're going to teach you how to get out of your own way so you can really connect with your partner. So if you're ready to spice up your relationship, this episode is for you! Oftentimes, the topic of sex and intimacy can bring up feelings of anxiety and dread, especially when our day-to-day interactions and connection with our partners have become strained and complicated. Sex is usually the first thing to wane or stop altogether, as the closeness we once felt begins to fall away. We make excuses, and keep coming up with new ways to say "not tonight!" or become increasingly frustrated when we are NOT experiencing any intimacy while making up stories about why this is happening. So, in our relentless commitment to serving you, we are always exploring new principles and wonderful people to bring into the Love Shack. Our guest this week, Carolin Hauser, the creator of Bonding Based Lovemaking, is joining us on the show to talk about this innovative approach. If you are looking for ways to spice up your relationship, please don't miss this conversation. We're going to cover how you can bring stability, harmony, and romance back into your intimate relationships to overcome destructive patterns of sex that lead to us becoming roommates instead of lovers. Carolin Hauser is a German-trained Naturopathic Doctor, Humanistic Psychotherapist, and Family Constellations Facilitator. She is the author of the award-winning book "Blossom: Your Seven Steps To Sexual Healing" and the creator of the Pleasure IQ and Blissful marriage Method. Carolin is an internationally recognized speaker and teacher on the subjects of spirituality, relationships, emotional healing, and Bonding Based Lovemaking. In this episode, we're covering several key topics about how to spice up your relationship and reignite the intimacy between you and your partner, including: What is Bonding Based Lovemaking? How to get my partner interested if their sex drive is lower than mine? How our hormones influence how we see our partners and what to do to keep seeing our partners in a loving light. How to bring stability and harmony to intimate relationships. Listen in live Thursday at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST -- and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

Addiction is a tough topic to talk about, but it's important that we do. The statistics are alarming - Almost 21 million Americans have at least 1 addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. This means you'll most likely encounter someone with addiction in your life, and it's very possible it will affect your marriage, relationship, or family. In this week's episode, we'll be discussing how addiction may harm even the closest relationships, as well as how to avoid it. If you're struggling to support a loved one with addiction, this episode is for you. We have Nicholas Mathews as a guest this week. Nicholas is a substance abuse expert and addiction expert who dedicates his life to helping others get to the root of their addiction. Nicholas will be sharing some strategies for supporting a friend or loved one struggling with substance abuse. After listening to this episode, you will understand the impact addiction can have on even the most "meant to be" relationships. You will also have actionable strategies for supporting a friend or loved one struggling with substance abuse. Nicholas Mathews is a founder of Stillwater Behavioral Health, a Dual Diagnosis treatment facility that personalizes care to help those struggling to recover from substance addiction and mental health disorders. Nicholas abused opioids at a young age before becoming a heroin addict at age 16. It was only when he developed a life-threatening liver condition that he realized he needed to get clean. After succeeding, he dedicated his life to guiding others into sobriety, becoming a consultant for various treatment facilities. This work made him determined to fix deficiencies in clinical care and boost the overall effectiveness of treatment programs. That’s when Stillwater was born. He intends to grow the facility to help even more people regardless of their socioeconomic background. He currently studies at Harvard Business School online. In this episode, we're covering several key topics about how to love and support someone with an addiction, including: What signs indicate that someone might have a substance abuse problem? How do you properly support recovered/recovering addicts and avoid patronizing them in social contexts? What is the first thing you should say to someone who might need help? Learn about the root causes of addiction and how to address them Listen in live Thursday at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST -- and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Important Links: Get your copy of my brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

Maintaining toe-tingling love can be a challenge.Most people settle for relationships that are good, but not great. They're afraid of being alone, so they stay in relationships that are less than what they deserve.My brand new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? A Divorce Mediator's Guide To Ensuring A Lifetime Of Love provides readers with the tools they need to cultivate the toe-tingling love they desire. This new book offers 8 superpowers for toe-tingling love and provides helpful tips and exercises to help readers put these powers into practice. You'll be ready to take on anything that comes your way!Hi! We are Staci & Tom Bartley and we help committed couples rescue their relationships so they can finally create long-lasting love without having to spend hours analyzing their past, beating themselves up, or feeling like they are making no progress. We do this via sharing our unique frameworks, teaching new tools and skills, one on one sessions, and through our signature courses Relationship Rescue and Love For A Lifetime.No one wants to be in a relationship that's just okay. We want toe-tingling love.That kind of love is hard to maintain, though. But what if you didn't have to settle? But what if there was a way to have the toe-tingling love you desire?Toe-tingling love can feel elusive, but the good news is that there are ways you can cultivate your own version of it without settling for something less than what you deserve! If this sounds like what you're looking for, pick up my new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? A Divorce Mediator's Guide To Ensuring A Lifetime Of Love today!Important Links: Get your free copy of my new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/

Emotional pain is something that we all experience, but it's not always easy to understand. We are often told from a young age that emotional pain is bad and should be avoided at all costs. But what if emotional pain can actually help us grow? What if there are ways for us to use our emotional pain to our advantage? In this week's Love Shack, we are going to teach you how to deal with the emotional pain of love and relationships. We'll discuss why emotional pain is not something that we can avoid, how to find nuggets of gold from it, and we'll provide some tips for managing it in a healthy way. Stay tuned! Hi! We are Staci & Tom Bartley and we help committed couples rescue their relationships so they can finally create long-lasting love without having to spend hours analyzing their past, beating themselves up, or feeling like they are making no progress. We do this via sharing our unique frameworks, teaching new tools and skills, one on one sessions, and through our signature courses Relationship Rescue and Love For A Lifetime. We all experience emotional pain, especially when we experience it in our romantic relationships. But how are we supposed to manage it...and is that even possible? In this week's Love Shack, we're going to discuss how to stop feeling like your emotional pain is derailing your life. We'll also provide some tips and tricks for managing it in a more productive way. We have always had the capacity to do this, the problem is we have simply just never been taught how to effectively utilize our Human Navigation System. Join us this week in the Love Shack to discover how to: What is emotional pain and why do we experience it in love and relationships. The different ways that emotional pain can manifest. How to find nuggets of gold from your emotional pain. While emotional pain may seem like a negative thing, it often serves as an early warning system. If you can accept the signs that your emotions are trying to communicate and use them constructively, they will actually make you stronger. The Love Shack is here to help with this process so that you not only manage but heal from your emotional pain too! Let's get started!Important Links: Sign up to get all the updates about my new book Feeling Like Your Marriage Is Dead? http://lifetimeoflove.me/ Want to learn how to stop a fight in 20-seconds or less? Get the cheat sheet here. https://stacibartley.com/stopfight Miss our past episodes? Check them all out here: https://stacibartley.com/podcast Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today! https://stacibartley.com/checkup/