On The Brighter Side

This week, I'm interviewing Laura M. Brotherson, certified sex therapist and author of Knowing Her Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage. Laura is one of my first mentors on this topic and I hope to follow in her footsteps, helping couples understand the true importance of sex within the marriage relationship.In this episode, we discuss the 12 T's of female sexual wiring and how each of them contribute to creating a truly transcendent experience for both partners. Here are a few of the resources we mentioned in the interview:BOOK - Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage use the code 'knowher' to get the book for just $10.HANDOUT - “12 T’s of Female Sexual Wholeness"WEBSITES - StrengtheningMarriage.com and The Marital Intimacy Institute – especially Laura’s Resources PageAlso mentioned in this episode, I am doing a YouTube series on the Laura's 12 T's. Episode #1 on Transformed can be found here.If you have any questions ab

As the summer heats up, we are heating things up inside of On the Brighter Side. Today's episode is the first in our new Women's Sexual Health Series.I'm chatting with Mommy Mojo Expert, Dana B Myers. She is a mama, author, speaker and creator of Booty Parlor. She teaches Moms how to get their mojo back after having kids and teaches about the importance of pleasure. You do NOT want to miss this episode on how to become the happiest, sexiest and most satisfied mom in every way.You can find out more about Dana on her website: https://danabmyers.com/. Be sure to check out her new program Thrive!Join our FREE Facebook Group to get even more trainings, resources and special interviews on how to strengthen your marriage here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otbsofmarriage.If you have any questions about how to rediscover your sexy, sensual side, book a FREE Relationship Breakthrough call with me here: https://calendly.com/onthebrightersideofmarriage/relationship-breakthrough. You could be 30 minutes

Today I'm sharing lessons I've learned in 41 trips around the sun. It's my birthday episode and I'm opening up about things I'm grateful for and what has gotten me to where I am today.I announced our women's sexual health series starting next week on the podcast and emphasis on Knowing Her Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage by Laura Brotherson on the YouTube Channel.You can register for the 14 Day Complete Intimacy Challenge here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallengeBook a Relationship Breakthrough Call with me here: https://calendly.com/onthebrightersideofmarriage/relationship-breakthrough

In my conversations with Jennifer Lehr of WeConcile, we talk about why it's important to understand your partner's deepest feelings, needs, triggers and desires, how to make your relationship easy and how to rebuild trust after a betrayal.You can find resources that Jennifer has created at: https://www.jenniferlehrmft.com/ or https://weconcile.com/.Join us for a new series on Women's Sexual Health starting next week.Check out all of my FREE resources at: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/home.

Today's episode is a chat with mental health professional, Michelle Nietert. Michelle is a licensed professional counselor with half a dozen specialties, serving the entire State of Texas via telehealth.In this interview, we talk about how to navigate a mental health diagnosis in your marriage, how to show up from a loving position and her new book for tween girls, Loved and Cherished.You can find more of Michelle Nietert's wonderful resources at: http://michellenietert.com/. You can preorder Loved and Cherished on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310769973/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1 .Register for my Strengthen Your Connection During Quarantine Masterclass on Thursday, May 28th here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/masterclassBook a Relationship Breakthrough Call with me here: https://calendly.com/onthebrightersideofmarriage/30min

Dr. Lynyetta Willis is a therapist and coach who specializes in healing trauma, couples and family issues, spiritually-centered therapy and mindful living. Her mission is to help smart, successful women break free from stable misery in their parenting and partnership so they can create the joy they crave and feel harmony in their heart and home.You can find out more about Dr. Willis on her website: https://www.drlwillis.com/ or on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/DrLWillis or https://www.instagram.com/drlwillis/For more resources on strengthening your connection, please check out my new homepage here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/home

My guest today is the founder and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. a multi-million dollar company providing tools that work as a catalyst in helping women do less while achieving maximum success. She is also the New York Times Bestselling author of The Joy Of Missing Out, which we will be discussing in this interview.My favorite line in this book, which is the tagline is: live more by doing less. This episode is timely and full of great nuggets of wisdom as we navigate the uncertainty swirling around us and do our best to keep first things first. Tonya shares why we must let go of balance, how to find your yes and the best way to prioritize. Productivity is not about doing more!Here's how you can get in touch with Tonya: Website: http://tonyadalton.comThe Joy of Missing Out book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4T8YVQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Tonya Dalton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.i.dalton/Tonya Dalton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonya.i.dalton/You can r

My guest today, Leslie Tayne, Esq. is an attorney who has helped hundreds of couples understand their finances and financial options. Her experiences in her own marriages gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the importance of communication and forgiveness in this area. It's important to know the facts in order to make decisions that affect your life, relationship and bottom line. I would listen to this episode with a pen in hand.If you have additional questions about anything we discussed in the episode, you can visit her website at taynelaw.com and subscribe to her monthly newsletter, where she sends out the latest financial news and tips to help better manage your money. You can also find her on Twitter @lesliehtayneesq and on LinkedIn. You can also find Tayne Law Group on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @taynelawgroup. Additionally, you can call in at (866-890-7337) for a no-obligation phone consultation.Register for the online, live webclass: How to Strengthen Your Connection Durin

My guest, Melissa Corkum is a Parent Educator and Coach. Today, we're talking about understanding our kids' behaviors and knowing how to manage it. She shares research and real life examples that hit home and gives real strategies and solutions to our common parenting challenges.To get your FREE Covid-19 Parenting Success Plan, go here: https://www.thecorkboardonline.com/brightersideYou can find more of Melissa and her tools and strategies here:Website - https://www.thecorkboardonline.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkboardonline/FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/corkboardonlineTo join our 14 Day Complete Intimacy Challenge, please register here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallengeAnd, to get access to all the FREE resources I've been loading into my Facebook Group, please visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otbsofmarriage/.

I'm publishing this bonus episode today, because working on strengthening our immune system while in quarantine is one of the most important things we can be doing right now. My guest, Rachel Rotabi is a functional medicine coach and she gives some incredible advice about who we can implement a few simple tools to help us fight of this and other viruses, by boosting our immune health.She offers a ton of Covid-19 resources on her website: https://www.rachelrotabi.com/covid-19-resourcesShe has a Guide to Master Your Metabolism here: https://www.rachelrotabi.com/master-your-metabolismIf you want to improve your intimacy, I recommend the 14 Day Complete Intimacy Challenge. You can register for that here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallengeAlso, if you would like a complimentary 1 on 1 coaching call with me, head over to: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/homeBut hurry, spaces are filling up fast and I don't know how long I will be able to offer them. You can find my calendar und

In today's episode with fellow podcasters, best-selling authors, relationship and business coaches and co-founders of Thrive, Inc, CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, we discuss the beauty of conflict. We talk about how to navigate and make the best of all the conflict that will inevitably arise while our families are all together during quarantine.This timely and relevant episode covers the beauty of conflict and how we can use it to grow, not only personally, but in our relationships as well. I hope you will listen to the end, where we really get talking about how to make the best of all the chaos and stress we are all experiencing right now. I recommend you listen with pen in hand.You can find CrisMarie and Susan online at: https://www.thriveinc.com/ or on their podcast called: The Beauty of Conflict. Look for their books: The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage and The Beauty of Conflict for Couples.Claim your free gift, The Secret to Setting Boundaries that Stick Workbo

Today, I'm chatting with marriage and family counselor, Katie Rossler all the way from Germany. We discuss the importance of connecting, listening, compromise and teamwork as we navigate the challenges of quarantining together.We discuss ways to resolve differences, kid-proof your marriage and listen to each other so we can work as a team to come out of quarantine stronger than ever.You can find out more about Katie and the wonderful things she teaches on her website: https://positive-connections.com/Her courses here: https://positiveconnections.vipmembervault.com/products.Or on Facebook or Instagram: @katie.positive.connections

My guest today is a family physician, turned stay at home mama, turned podcaster and clothing designer. She has many talents, but my favorite is the ability to find humor in the everyday. She teaches women how to lower the bar for each other and share their foibles and most embarrassing moments to connect and create more joy.Joanne believes that no matter what you are experiencing, you are not alone. Reach out to those who look like they feel how you feel and let them now that they are not alone either. I loved this episode and I know that you will too.After you listen to this interview, please head over to her Fancy Free Podcast and listen to my interview with her about How To Raise Capable Kids. I share my most embarrassing and mom fails and reassure you if you are struggling with any phase of mom life, that you are definitely not alone. You can listen to that episode here: http://chtbl.com/track/52128E/traffic.libsyn.com/fancyfreepodcast/Monica_Tanner_S2_E37.mp3.The best places to find Joanne are:Her podca

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Jessica Stembridge. She is a cancer survivor and mother of three, who feels her calling in life is to help moms make dinner times more manageable. She shares her 6 step framework for making mealtimes less stressful. She talks about preparation, planning, executing and dominating dinner time without all the worry and emotion that goes into it. You can find out more about Jessica's program by joining her FREE Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dominatedinner/ or follow her on Instagram at: @jess_biscuitsncrazy.

Today's episode is a conversation with life and health coach, Alisha Carlson about how to heal our relationships with ourselves to get healthy. Alisha started the Mindful Eating Project in order to teach women how to eat in a way that blesses and honors your body. We also discuss exercise and mindset to help you achieve your greatest goals.You can find out more about Alisha and her coaching and services at: https://alishacarlson.com/ or follow her on Instagram @alishacarlson_.The next round of our 14 Day Complete Intimacy Challenge starts today. If you want to join us, please register here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallengeAlso, I will be sharing tips for strengthening your marriage as well as having fun with your family everyday in my Instagram stories. You can follow along here: https://www.instagram.com/monitanner1.

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Leah Carey of the Good Girls Talk About Sex Podcast. We discuss some common misconceptions and myths about sex and how to enjoy sexual intimacy in the different stages of our marriages, as newlyweds, after having children and beyond.I'm grateful for our shared passion for teaching women how to enjoy intimacy. You can find Leah at: https://www.leahcarey.com/ or on Instagram or Facebook at: @goodgirlstalk. If you want some real talk about sex, check out her podcast called Good Girls Talk About Sex.Don't forget to join Sex Therapist, Cami Hurst and I for "3 Secrets to Unlock Your Desire Without Having to Do Anything you Hate" on Wednesday, March 11th at 2:30 PM MST. You can register here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/webclass.

In today's episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Amberly Lambertsen of A Prioritized Marriage about how to rock dating your spouse after you are married. She gives tons of great tips, tricks and ideas about how to keep this important aspect of every marriage a top priority and why it's even important.You can find Amberly @aprioritizedmarriage on Instagram and Facebook or get a copy of her book at: https://www.aprioritizedmarriage.com/Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 11th at 2:30 MST, when Sex Therapist, Cami Hurst and I will be doing a live workshop highlighting 3 Secrets to Unlocking Your Desire. Email me at: onthebrightersideoflife@gmail.com to get your exclusive invite.We will also be starting the next round of our Complete Intimacy Challenge on March 16th. You can get all the details about that at: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallenge. Trust me, this is a great challenge and you will get amazing results!!!

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Dana Malstaff, the original Boss-Mom and discussing all things Boss-Mom! She talks about how you can have great success in family life and business and what that actually looks like. We talk about what it takes to manage both of these important priorities without feeling bad about it and she gives great advice to new entrepreneurs on sticking with it, even when it seems like no one really cares.I love how she deals with hate mail and negativity and the legacy she hopes to leave for her children. And, it's really fun to hear about how this successful woman starts her day. Her answer might surprise you.You can find out more about her Boss-Mom community by going to: https://boss-mom.com/ or on Instagram @danamalstaff. She has a thriving Facebook community you can join right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BossMomGroup/

Today's episode is with Greg Denning and we are chatting about how to create an extraordinary family life. Greg is a high performance, success coach who works with individuals and families to create successful family lives.I would listen to this episode with a pen, because Greg mentions tons of great resources for success and higher learning. We talk about the importance of keeping small commitments to ourselves and how to achieve our highest dreams and goals.You can find Greg on his podcast, The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast or online at: https://www.gregdenning.com/ or https://www.worldschoolacademy.com/ and on Instagram @extraordinaryfamilylife.

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Joseph and Lois of the Fearless Marriage Ministry. We talk about all things love and marriage and even intimacy. We discuss ways to protect your relationship and habits of happily married couples.We talk about the importance of date nights, knowing each other's primary love language and prayer.You can find more from Joseph and Lois at: https://fearlessmarriage.net/You can find my love language experiment here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/love-language-challengeWe mentioned the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman and Romancing your Husband by Debra White Smith.I hope you will all join us for the Complete Intimacy 14 Day Challenge, starting next Monday, February 17th. You can join the fun here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallenge