140: Raising Kids Without Losing Your Marriage with Jodie Howard

What does lasting love actually look like after decades together?In this episode, I sit down with Jodie Howard to talk about what it really takes to build a relationship that lasts through life’s hardest seasons. Jodie shares the story of her 30+ year marriage and how she and her husband have navigated military deployments, parenting four children, raising a daughter with cerebral palsy, and growing as individuals while staying deeply connected as partners.Jodie brings such an honest and refreshing perspective to marriage. Instead of pretending long relationships are easy, she talks about the intentional choices that keep love alive. From learning how to reconnect during stressful seasons to protecting emotional intimacy while raising kids, this conversation is full of wisdom for anyone who wants a relationship that grows stronger over time.Jodie is also the co-host of Higher Love: The Podcast, where she and her husband share real conversations about relationships, parenting, and choosing love every day.Whether you’ve been married for years, are in the thick of parenting, or simply hope to build a lasting relationship one day, this episode will leave you encouraged.In This Episode We Talk About• What it really means to “choose each other” every day in a long-term marriage • Navigating military life and deployments while staying emotionally connected • How parenting a child with special needs shaped their relationship and perspective on love • The importance of personal growth inside a relationship • How couples can avoid drifting into roommate mode • Raising children with large age gaps and the different seasons of parenting • What has helped their marriage stay strong after more than three decades together • Why intentional connection matters more than perfection in a relationshipConnect with Jodie Howard:FB: Jodie HowardIG: EssentiallyjodieAmazon Bestselling Book: Choosing Each Other EveryDay- Heartfelt and Humorous Conversations on the Art of MarriageListen to Jodie on Higher Love Podcast where she shares deeper conversations about marriage, parenting, and long-term love.📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-KYou can find Katie at:website: burntpancakes.comYouTube: @burnt.pancakesInstagram: @burntpancakeswithkatieEmail: [email protected]🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE📖  Potty Training E-Book HERE🆓  FREE potty training resources HEREInstagram: @itspottytimeTiktok: @itspottytime_Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.