On The Brighter Side

In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple secret hack that will instantly 10X your marriage. It's a sneaky little lie that sneaks in and wreaks havoc on our relationships, but once you understand and apply it, the game changes and everything feels a little easier. I don't want to spoil the surprise, so I'll let you listen for this happily ever after treat with a twist of football talk. Husbands, when you're ready to dial up the intimacy in your marriage, check out the Offensive Playbook Challenge at www.offensiveplaybookchallenge.com. 

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Onnie Michalsky, a therapist and coach with 6 kids who helps overextended, ambitious moms get comfortable with hanging up their Super-Woman cape and putting themselves on their to-do list. In our interview, we talk about why we put so much stress on ourselves during the holidays, how to silence our inner mean girl, how to get better sleep and experience more joy this holiday season. You can claim her special free resource, 15 Easy Self-Care Tips in 15 Minutes or Less and get 20% off her Sleep course by using this link: https://www.momswithoutcapes.com/brighter-side Get access to the Intimacy Secrets Summit HERE: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/intimacy-secrets

This is part 2 of my interview with Russell and Collette Brunson of Click Funnels. Coming home from spending a week at Funnel Hacking Live 2021 with a community of the 1% crazy entrepreneurs that Russell and his team has built, I'm more deturmined than ever to answer the call serve married couples who feel a call to something bigger. In this episode, Russell and Collette answer questions sourced from my audience. We'll learn what Russell means when he says that you can only be as successful as your spouse will allow you to be, what Collette is most grateful for, why they keep serving every single day, when they don't need the money, how they schedule their days, the secrets to higher energy, how they are doing as parents AND Russell shares his biggest regret, while Collette shares her best advice for enduring this crazy journey we call Entrepreneurship. I promise you do NOT want to miss this! If you are looking for more information about Click Funnels and what the community and software can do

In this rare interview with both Russell and Collette Brunson, we talk about how the co-founder of Click Funnels recommends entrepreneurs start making an impact. We talk about the ups and downs and the most important things to remember when starting the entrepreneurial journey. Russell and Collette remenisce about their humble beginnings from the first domain name Russell bought to how he went from awkward and shy to selling millions of dollars worth of product from stage. We get to hear Collette's thoughs and experiences as she supported Russell's crazy ideas and so many lessons learned along the way. I'm also sharing how Russell and Collette's advice and support have meant so much to me over the past four years and this is only part 1 of this 2 part candid conversation with the Brunsons. Be sure to tune into part 2 next week! If you are ready to break through some intimacy blocks and enjoy more fun and excitement in your marriage, book a complimentary relationship breakthrough call with

This week's episode with Dr. Joli Hamilton is packed with actionable takeaways and ways to deepen your intimacy. We talk about ways to have a better relationship without dragging an unwilling partner to therapy, the one question that will reignite our intimacy and all things jealousy and how it could be wrecking your intimate connection. For more secrets for unlocking the potential for deeper intimacy in your relationship, be sure to register for the Intimacy Secrets Summit HERE: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/intimacysecrets. You can find out more about Dr. Joli Hamilton and her work on her website: https://www.jolihamilton.com

This week's episode is one of my favorites! I'm chatting with New York Times bestselling author, Laura Doyle. Laura’s mission is to end world divorce. And she has helped over 15,000 women fix their relationships--even the hopeless ones--without their husband’s effort. In this interview, Laura shares some of her best cheat phrases, how to change a spouse-fulfilling prophesies, mistakes we might be making when trying to get more attention and affection from our husbands, ways to express our desires purely in a way that inspires and triggers his hero gene, and so much more. You can learn more about Laura Doyle at her website: https://lauradoyle.org or by joining her Adored Wife Facebook Group. Register for the Intimacy Secrets Summit HERE: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/intimacysecrets

My guests on the podcast this week are Jeff and Tammy Hill. Tammy Hill is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sex therapist and a professor for the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. She teaches marriage preparation, marriage enhancement and healthy sexuality in marriage courses. Jeff is also a professor at the same university teaching family finance courses. So naturally I asked them about how to talk to our kids about developing a healthy relationship with sexuality and money. We talked about common stumbling blocks parents face when addressing these issues, advice for teaching young children, older children, teens and young adults about sex and money and concepts that are often overlooked. The goal for this episode is to help you feel empowered to be your children's best resource for information about topics that are hard to address. We hope this will be helpful to those of you who are parents at any stage. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions that come up for you a

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Shanda Sumpter and Ash Ghandehari who are passionate entrepreneurs and mulit-million dollar owners of Heartcore Business Coaching. Ash and Shanda are married, partners in business and parents and they are sharing their keys to success with on the podcast. We talk about setting appropriate boundaries around work and family life, challenges they have faced as two strong and passionate individuals building their life and business together and their faith in God and each other. If you are a passionate entrepreneur, listen up! For more information about their programs and services, check out their website HERE: https://www.heartcorebusiness.com/

In this week's episode, we're getting to know marriage mentors, Jeeva and Sulojana Sam. Their marriage of 37 years and counting was originally arranged by their parents. Now they mentor couples from breakdown to breakthrough with the wisdom they have learned about how to become the perfect partner for your spouse. We talk about the faith they put in their parents and the faith they have in God and each other. They teach us their 3 R's or restoration and how they have made their marriage flourish as well as a few tips and tricks for how to handle tricky situations with relatives and extended family members. Trust me, you will learn a lot! You can find their free resource, Your Marriage Can Survive a Crisis on their website: https://thesams.ca You can still register for the FREE Seduce Your Spouse Challenge HERE: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge.

When life gets busy and full, it's easy to get caught up in your to do list and leave your spouse for last. When your partner doesn't feel prioritized, their stress and overwhelm often lands on the ones they love the most. In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 simple ways to show your partner how much you care for them without breaking the bank or spending hours preparing. If you've had a busy summer and your 'to do' list feels long, be sure to listen in and be prepared to take action. Your spouse will appreciate your efforts! Back by popular demand, we are starting another round of the Seduce Your Spouse Challenge next week on Monday, August 9th. Get all of the details and sign up for FREE here: https://onethebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge. Get a copy of the Date Night Journal on Amazon HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XFSXVT

In this week's episode, we are chatting with Anthony, a project manager and writer and Ashley, a second grade teacher and professional singer about how to experience a love filled marriage while pursuing other goals. We talk about the importance of scheduling time for each other, ourselves and time to pursue our passions. The glue that holds it all together is communication and emotional intelligence. This means knowing what you want and asking for it. We had a wonderful conversation about teamwork and checking in with each other in order to write our stories and leave a legacy of love. You can learn more about Anthony and Ashley on their podcast: A&A on Life here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-a-on-life/id1548215677. Learn more about the Date Night Journal on Amazon here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XFSXVT

In today's episode, I'm talking with Klaas and Rocio van Oosterhout all the way from Spain. Klaas is an entrepreneur, originally from the Netherlands while Rocio is an accountant who has worked for the same company for over 10 years. They have very different personalities, cultures, backgrounds and they live very different lives, but they make it work and improve their relationship everyday. In this interview, they discuss the ups and downs Klaas has experienced in entrepreneurship and how Rocio has supported him as well as how they have navigated their personal, cultural and professional differences over the past 10 years. I love their sweet relationship and dedication to each other and creating a beautiful life for themselves and their children. You can find out more about Klaas on his website: https://becomethemeiwanttobe.com or his masters of productivity series: https://100mastersofproductivity.com See the video version of this interview and many other interviews and trainings at: https://onthe

In this week's episode, marriage and business coaches, Cory and JoJo Rankin discuss the importance of setting boundaries around their business in order to create a happy and healthy marriage and family life. As foster parents to 5 young children, Cory and JoJo find balance in their business and family life to be the key to a healthy, thriving family with strong values and priorities. They feel it is their mission to help families and they show up faithfully every day to serve. You can find out more about them and their mission by joining their Facebook group: Strong Business, Stronger Marriage. To learn more about my new 5-Day Connection Challenge, please visit: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/connectionchallenge.

In this week's episode, Oliver and Denise Marcelle share with us their best tips on how to improve intimacy they have learned both by personal experience and by interviewing the world's best intimacy experts on their podcast. Oliver is also the author of a book called: Overcoming the Man Laws, so he talks about his inspiration behind it and how overcoming certain 'man laws' has improved the quality of his life and marriage. You do NOT want to miss this interview. Learn more about Oliver and Denise at: https://www.denoli.org  and download a copy of their Intimacy Action Plan HERE.

In this week's episode, we're chatting with Vince and Leanne Warnock of Chasing the Insights. Vince is a published author, podcast host and marketing coach.  Leanne is an addictions counselor and together they have 2 children. Vince and Leanne talk about how they both came from troubled childhoods and overcame big obstacles to ensure they had healthy, thriving and connected marriage. They have supported each other challenges and changes by staying emotionally connected and always talking things through. Vince also talks about his experience with imposter syndrome and how continues to manage it as a successful entrepreneur, husband and father. You can learn more about Vince and his podcast and books by going to: https://chasingtheinsights.com/.

In this episode, Akbar and Aniqa Sheikh discuss how they juggle marriage, two small children as well as two successful and very different businesses. They share their guiding principles of family first and Make More/Give More and what that means to them. They manage the chaos and the challenges well, because they are friends first and give us a wonderful example of overcoming tremendous odds to find their purpose and leave a powerful legacy of love and generosity. You can learn more about Akbar's heart-centered coaching program at: https://akbarsheikh.com and more about Aniqa's beautiful designs at: https://aniqarani.com

In this week's episode, Ron and Rachel Cool talk about how and why Ron left his 6-figure 9-5 job to create his business, Hindsight Hacking Media from his basement. They talk about the ups and downs and how sharing a vision and working together as a team helps them get through each challenge as it comes. Jumping into entrepreneurship is no joke and success certainly doesn't come overnight. Tune in to hear some real talk about how this couple navigates life with three young kids, each other and a brand new media company all under one roof. To find out more about Hindsight Hacking Media and follow Ron, check out: www.gethhm.com or www.follow.cool If you are looking for more support from your spouse in entrepreneurship or anything else, check out this great FREE resource: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/spouse-support.

It's been a few months since we recorded this interview with Zack and Heather and so much has happened in their business since. They were 'working' in Costa Rica for a couple of weeks when they returned to find their house completely flooded! Deciding to make lemonade out of lemons, they are now boarding a plane to Belize with their business and their family to 'work' remotely for the next few months while their home is restored. This is the magic of creating a business with location freedom! Heather has been busy since we recorded becoming a published co-author, a life coach and leading masterminds all over the world. Zack is just finishing up a free e-book all about marketing for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. These are his 10 Marketing Steps You Cannot Afford to Miss. Sign up to get your FREE copy here: www.roiebook.com

Every year on my birthday, I like to review the past year and pull out something significant that I've learned or discovered. This year, I've gained some insight on how I overcame debilitating anxiety that plagued me for a decade of my life. I realized that by giving up control and redefining my most important relationships, I could transform the way I experienced my life and my marriage. I'm so happy to share these realizations with you today. If you are experiencing anxiety or you're ready to reignite the passion in your marriage, please use this link to book a call with me this week. https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/application.

Today we are talking to Eric & Sakeisha Hylick, co-founders of Ultimately You Marriage and Relationship Strategists. They are Certified Life Coaches who are frequently called upon due to their innate ability to help their clients achieve breakthroughs in their relationship struggles. They have also co-authored several books.   In this episode, we talk about the 5 pillars you need to position your marriage to win, which are: Communication, Finance, Sex, Faith and Forgiveness. Your marriage can win as long as you are willing to put in the work and not make a permanent decision in a temporary situation.   You can learn more about Pastor Eric and Dr. Sakeisha Hylick at: https://www.marriagescanwin.com/  where you can get their books and listen to their podcast as well. If you haven't joined us for the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge yet, you can do that here: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge If you haven't already, be sure to grab your access pass to the groundbreaking 2021 S