On conflict, disconnection & loving each other through the mess

This episode didn’t come out the way I hoped — emotionally raw, technically flawed, and deeply personal. I recorded it on a very hard morning. The kind of morning where you’re maxed out, running on empty, and wondering how to hold a marriage together when you can barely hold yourself together. My mic wasn’t even properly connected — and in trying to fix the background noise and echo, I ended up sounding like a glitchy robot who’s about to cry. It’s not perfect, but neither is life. So I’m sharing it anyway. Because the topic is real. Because maybe you’ve been there, too. In this short solo episode, I open up about a recent low point in my marriage — a time when work stress and emotional burnout left me feeling completely disconnected from my husband. We both felt unseen, unsupported, and stuck. What helped me start to shift wasn’t a quick fix — it was the reminder that marriage is not about perfection, it’s about returning. Again and again. I draw from the work of renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel, and her teachings on curiosity, emotional resilience, and the evolving nature of love in long-term relationships. 🎧 Listen in to explore: What it means to channel your inner Esther Perel in a relationship crisis Why disconnection isn't failure, but a signal to pause and reflect How to use curiosity, not blame, when tension arises Why it's okay to fall apart — and still come back to the table How to stay emotionally present in a long-term relationship even when life is loud This episode is for anyone navigating the messy middle of marriage, partnership, parenting, and the pressure to be everything to everyone — and who needs the reminder that love, like life, is a practice. If you're going through a rough patch in your relationship — or simply want to feel more connected — Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity is a game changer. It helped me feel seen, and it might just help you come back to the table, too. → https://amzn.to/3ZOPctn