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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 1H 13M

From Then to Now: A Real Couple's Journey Through Grief, Growth & Sacred Love

from Together- The Sacred We · host Michael Elliott and Courtney Wren

Curious about Evolutionary Relationship — The Initiation?If something's pulling you toward this program, let's talk. Book a free, no-pressure call to explore whether it's the right fit for you and your partner - Book Your Call → Schedule HereWhat does it actually look like to go from stuck, disconnected, and in the deepest grief of your life — to a love that radiates so strongly, people stop you on the street?In this deeply moving episode, Mike and Courtney are joined by Jen and Eli — a real couple they've worked with closely over several years — to share the full arc of their relational journey. From anxiety-avoidance cycles and the devastating loss of their son, to a wedding that moved their community to tears and a marriage now rooted in conscious, sacred love.This is what the work actually looks like. This is the evidence.In This Episode:How Jen and Eli went from a "power couple" surface image to hitting the painful patterns underneathLosing their son to an overdose — and how grief became the doorway to a deeper loveWhy Eli resisted the work at first (and the moment everything changed)The "sticky notes" exercise that helped them finally see each other clearlyWhat the Sacred We actually feels like in daily life — Eli's simple, powerful answerHow Jen learned to regulate her own fire instead of expecting Eli to walk into itThe moment the soul of the relationship clicked — and changed their marriage foreverWhy community and mentorship made the difference where therapy alone couldn'tHow their transformation is now radiating into their son's life and their entire communityResources:💑 Evolutionary Relationship: The Initiation —https://www.sacredrelating.com/together-community ⭐📅 Book a free call with Mike or Courtney → Schedule HereIf Jen and Eli's story moved you, please leave us a 5-star review and share this episode with a couple you love. This is what's possible. 💛💛 Work with Mike & Courtney 2:2 → ⁠https://www.sacredrelating.com/sacred-relating-couples⁠Work with Mike → ⁠https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/coaching⁠Work with Courtney → ⁠https://www.courtneywren.com/rebirth⁠📺Subscribe to our YouTube Channel → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thetogetherpodcast⁠🏹Join the Initiated Man Waitlist→ ⁠https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/initiated-man-waitlist⁠💎 Join the Waitlist for The Holy Mama Membership →⁠https://www.courtneywren.com/holymamawaitlist⁠Donation link 👇🙏🏼❤️🌏⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VWHABJWZ749X4⁠⁠Email:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠www.itsmikeelliott.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sacredrelating.com⁠⁠www.courtneywren.com⁠Instagram:@[email protected]**MINDFULMEDS MUSHROOM PRODUCTS: **⁠https://mindfulmeds.io/⁠Promo Code: TOGETHERTHE SKIN DEEP CARDS: ⁠⁠https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/all⁠⁠Promo Code: Together15

Curious about Evolutionary Relationship — The Initiation?If something's pulling you toward this program, let's talk. Book a free, no-pressure call to explore whether it's the right fit for you and your partner - Book Your Call → Schedule HereWhat does it actually look like to go from stuck, disconnected, and in the deepest grief of your life — to a love that radiates so strongly, people stop you on the street?In this deeply moving episode, Mike and Courtney are joined by Jen and Eli — a real couple they've worked with closely over several years — to share the full arc of their relational journey. From anxiety-avoidance cycles and the devastating loss of their son, to a wedding that moved their community to tears and a marriage now rooted in conscious, sacred love.This is what the work actually looks like. This is the evidence.In This Episode:How Jen and Eli went from a "power couple" surface image to hitting the painful patterns underneathLosing their son to an overdose — and how grief became the doorway to a deeper loveWhy Eli resisted the work at first (and the moment everything changed)The "sticky notes" exercise that helped them finally see each other clearlyWhat the Sacred We actually feels like in daily life — Eli's simple, powerful answerHow Jen learned to regulate her own fire instead of expecting Eli to walk into itThe moment the soul of the relationship clicked — and changed their marriage foreverWhy community and mentorship made the difference where therapy alone couldn'tHow their transformation is now radiating into their son's life and their entire communityResources:💑 Evolutionary Relationship: The Initiation —https://www.sacredrelating.com/together-community ⭐📅 Book a free call with Mike or Courtney → Schedule HereIf Jen and Eli's story moved you, please leave us a 5-star review and share this episode with a couple you love. This is what's possible. 💛💛 Work with Mike & Courtney 2:2 → ⁠https://www.sacredrelating.com/sacred-relating-couples⁠Work with Mike → ⁠https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/coaching⁠Work with Courtney → ⁠https://www.courtneywren.com/rebirth⁠📺Subscribe to our YouTube Channel → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thetogetherpodcast⁠🏹Join the Initiated Man Waitlist→ ⁠https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/initiated-man-waitlist⁠💎 Join the Waitlist for The Holy Mama Membership →⁠https://www.courtneywren.com/holymamawaitlist⁠Donation link 👇🙏🏼❤️🌏⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VWHABJWZ749X4⁠⁠Email:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠www.itsmikeelliott.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sacredrelating.com⁠⁠www.courtneywren.com⁠Instagram:@[email protected]**MINDFULMEDS MUSHROOM PRODUCTS: **⁠https://mindfulmeds.io/⁠Promo Code: TOGETHERTHE SKIN DEEP CARDS: ⁠⁠https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/all⁠⁠Promo Code: Together15

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