On The Brighter Side

In this week's episode, we're talking about seduction. There are a ton of benefits to seducing your spouse and keeping your marriage hot and spicey, and we're going over why it's so important. Increase your emotional, physical and sexual intimacy by joining us for the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge next week. Register here:  https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sys-challenge

Are you ready to go from being stuck and complacent to courageous and capable of creating a business offering you the time and financial freedom you never dreamed possible? I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Porterfield, host of top-rated podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, and a 9-to-5 escapee who built an 8-figure online business on her terms. In this week's episode, I'm sitting down with Amy Porterfield and her husband, Hobie to talk all about how they used entrepreneurship to create the 'good life' together after Amy exited her corporate 9-5 job. We discuss:                     -How and why Amy left her cushy, corporate job                     -How Hobie supported her dreams to start her own business and write the book                     -Rituals that keep them connected even in the busy seasons                     -And, their BEST advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and their spouseTrust me, you do not want to miss this very special interview! Amy's new book, Two Weeks Notice, r

This week's episode is borrowed from an interview I did with Authority Magazine about how to fall in love with your spouse again. We all go through seasons of marriage where we feel more or less connected to each other. Use these 5 tips to rekindle a love that has grown cold. You can read the full article HERE or by searching Monica Tanner on Medium.com. Apply for a complimentary 30 minute coaching session using this link: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/apply

In this week's episode, I'm talking about keeping commitments to yourself and how that simple practice improves all of your relationships. I give you 3 tips for forming healthy habits and suggest you join us for the 21-Day Lose Weight and Love Yourself Challenge. Experts say it takes 21 days to form a habit, so why not join us and let us encourage you to do just that. Join the LadyBoss Lose Weight and Love Yourself Challenge here:  https://monicatanner.ladyboss.io/challenge

This week's episode is designed to help you avoid the BIGGEST mistake I see couples make around Valentine's Day every single year. I'll tell you what the the mistake is and exactly how to avoid it, so you can enjoy a stress free Valentine's Day and get everything you want from your partner. This episode is packed with resources to make Valentine's Day special this year and strengthen your relationship and deepen your intimacy in the process. I promise, you're going to love this one! If you haven't confirmed your partner's primary love language in a while, check out my FREE Love Language Challenge Here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/lovelanguagechallenge Check out the Offensive Playbook Challenge for Husbands and the Complete Intimacy Challenge for Wives, both 25% off until Valentine's Day. https://offensiveplaybookchallenge.com  or  https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/14daychallenge Give your Sweetheart the gift of your time and attention by committing to

In today's episode I'm revealing the truth of why so many couples are unhappy and the common misconception that is fueling this unhappiness. Make sure you tune in so you don't make this costly mistake in your marriage. With Valentine's Day coming up, we're offering 25% off our 2 most popular challenges. Learn more here:Offensive Playbook Challenge for Husbands:  https://offensiveplaybookchallenge.comComplete Intimacy Challenge for Wives:  https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/14daychallenge

In today's episode, we're celebrating National Hugging Day a little early. Did you know that there is tons of research showing the benefits of hugging on your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health? A simple 20 second hug each day has the power to transform your health and your relationship. Take my hugging challenge and see how you feel this time next week. Join us for the Become the Hero Husband Challenge starting on Monday, January 23rd. Get all the details and register here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/husband-challenge.

In today's episode, I'm talking with Jennifer and Christopher Vos about thier experience going through my 12 week program, Training in the Art of Connection (formerly known as Sexpionage). Chris and Jen have been married for 29 years and have 9 children. Jen works full-time for the school distict and Chris is an entrepreneur with a passion for relationship building. Listen in to find out all about Training in the Art of Connection and the power of Return on Relationships, which is how Christopher and Jennifer have been able to turn their heros into their real-life friends. Christopher shares some touching stories at the end about how his business came to be and a relationship saved his life...literally. If you are ready for more attention, affection and appreciation from your wife, make sure you join us starting January 23rd for my 5 Day Become the Hero Challenge. Register HERE: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/husband-challenge.

This episode is based on an article published in Bestlife which featured a quote by me. I loved the article and thought it would be a great tool to use to prioritize our marriage this year. I go over the 7 things divorced people wish they had done differently when they were married as compiled by journalist, Lauren Jarvis-Gibson. If you are interested in participating in a Gottman 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work Workshop lead by me, please reach out via email or social media and let me know, so I can schedule a workshop in your area. Husbands who are ready for more attention, affection and appreciation from their wife, sign up for my 5 Day Become the Hero Husband Challenge. Register HERE: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/husband-challenge

In this week's episode, I'm talking about the BEST gift you could ever give your children on this holiday or any other time of the year. That gift is a blueprint of a healthy, thriving marriage and a glimpse at your happily ever after. I go over 4 ways you can give that gift to your children, your grandchildren and their children for generations. This episode is a step by step guide to creating that blueprint and a wonderful way to check the progress you are making as you strive to give your children the best possible chance for a happy, healthy relationship in the future. If you are struggling with any of the concepts we talked about in this episode, please sign up for a complementary relationship breakthrough by going to https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/apply.

In today's episode, I'm debunking the myth that sacrificing more of what you want will eventually bring you happiness. In fact, the opposite is true. If you keep sacrificing for the sake of your marriage or your family, you will just get resentful and that kills any chance you have of ever being happy. If you want to know what to do when you have sacrificed too much and you feel resentful, be sure to register for the Ditch Decades of Resentment Webclass I'm hosting on Thursday, December 8th. Get all the details and sign up here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/resentmentwebclass.

In today's episode, I'm talking about how compromise is holding you back and destroying your intimacy and connection. Everytime you compromise, you are giving away a small piece of yourself or something that is important to you. Compromise doesn't honor you or your partner. Nobody wins and the result is resentment, the number one killer of all intimacy and connection. So, what do we do instead of compromise when we are dealing with a disagreement or conflict? I'm teaching you what to do instead and exactly how to do it. Tune in for a step by step process where everyone wins. Join us on Thursday, December 8th for a live webclass on Ditching Decades of Resentment and Get Busy Writing Your Happily Ever After. Register here:  https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/resentmentwebclass

In today's episode, I'm talking about the power gratitude has to change the way we feel about another person. We don't even need to share our gratitude with that person in order to benefit from feeling it and looking for ways that person is blessing our life. My favorite quote from this episode is to imagine if we could only have tomorrow the things we were grateful for today. That one sentament would forever change the way we thought about our blessings. I challenge you to think about all the ways in which your partner is blessing your life and share that list with them this Thanksgiving. Check out my new YouTube channel for more great, FREE tips and trainings and interviews on how to improve the intimacy and connection in your marriage.  https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter

In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 ways you can make sure you have more pease and joy rather than stress and overwhelm this holiday season. You can start by setting your intentions. Ask yourself how you really want to feel. Then planning with your spouse around traditions, budget and schedules ensures that you are both on the same page. Finally maintaining your regular routines and rythms such as working out and date nights will help ease the tention between you. If you haven't already, you can save $500 by grabbing your tickets to the Valentine's Day Power Couple Retreat in McCall, Idaho by December 1st. Spots are filling up fast. https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/vdayretreat. Apply for your FREE Relationship Breakthrough by going to https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/apply.

In today's episode, I'm helping couples who feel too busy for their marriage. Most of the time when I ask couples if they are taking the time to date and connect intimately on a regular basis, they will say that they are too busy. People think that when the kids get older or they reach some level of success or financial milestone, then they will make time for their relationship. The problem with this kind of thinking is that if you haven't properly invested your time, energy and financial resources into your marriage, when challenges come and you need the strength that comes from an intimate friendship forged over time, your relationship will not be able to weather those storms. Here's what to do instead. Husbands! Join us for the Connection is Possible Through Communication Challenge starting on November 14th. Learn how to be the hero of this holiday season and get more attention, affection and appreciation from your wife. Register here: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/husband-chall

In today's episode, I'm sharing one of my most popular relationship tools that helps couples reduce the amount of arguing in their relationship significantly. I call this tool - Don't Jump in the Pool, because it conjures up an image that can be called upon when people in your life are having big emotions. When someone close to you is feeling big emotions and you are in the crosshairs, you always have options. You can choose to participate in those big emotions, usually making the situation worse, or you can stay calm and collected and wait for those big emotions to subside. Either choice is fine, but one will almost always give you a better outcome. Join us for our Valentine's Day Romantic Couple's Retreat in McCall, Idaho in February 2023. Get all the details by going to www.secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/vdayretreat.

In this week's episode, I'm uncovering 3 different thought patterns that I like to call Stinking Thinking that are keeping you stuck and miserable. I hear people say these phrases all the time and without realizing it, they are secretly sabotaging any chance of being happy. Once you start to recognize these thought patterns, you will have the power to change these sneaky sentences inside your brain to something far more productive. I show you how to recognize these thoughts and what to do to change them. I promise you will learn something mind-blowing in this episode. Be sure to check out our Valentine's Day Romantic Retreat in McCall, Idaho February 8th-12th and be the hero of Valentine's Day in 2023 by going to https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/vdayretreat.

In this week's episode, I'm talking about some of the couples I've worked with who came to me feeling like friends without benefits before we started working together. I'm sharing their stories of how they learned frameworks to help them change from living like roommates to developing an intimate friendship. You'll hear about Jon and Julie, Josh and Emily and Bill and Marsha. Each of them struggled to connect and communicate until they learned certain skills and committed to doing things differently than they were doing before. They needed a neutral third party to point out the dynamics in their relationship they couldn't see themselves. For more information on coaching with me, book a call at: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/apply. For details about the Valentine's Day Romantic Retreat in McCall, Idaho, check out: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/vdayretreat.

Today's episode is an interview with my friend, Dr. Kelly Casperson about her new book, You Are Not Broken. We talk about common misconceptions about sexual intimacy and female anatomy and why it is so important to get to know yourself and your body and how you experience pleasure. No one, including your spouse is going to do this for you. Enjoy this straight talk no BS approach to improving your sex life. You can sign up for the next 5 Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge and learn how to powerfully attract your partner by going to www.secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sys

In this episode, I'm talking about physical intimacy, what it is and what it is not. I'm listing tons of ways to bring more physical touch and affection into your relationship and why that's even important. I leave you with a very simple assignment, that if completed will give you amazing results. Try it and let me know how it goes for you. For all the details on the Secrets of Happily Ever After Summit and how to register for FREE, go to: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/sheasummit. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, because it's FREE!