On The Brighter Side

Today's episode is an excerpt of an interview I did a couple of years ago with Tara Carson, who is the founder and creator of The Dating Divas, one of my favorite companies with a focus on strengthening marriages and families. Tara gives us 5 tips for strengthening our marriages and a few tips on how to deepen the intimacy in our relationship. And you do NOT want to miss the empty box myth she talks about at the end. If you are interested in the 2021 Sex Seminar, with 14 sexperts, including yours truly, use this link and the code: BRIGHTER15 to get $15 off the already super low price for this incredible resource:  https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com/discount/brighter15?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fsex-seminar-2021. If you are ready to reignite the passion in your relationship, please join us for the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge HERE: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge

Today we are talking to Eli Weinstein, a licensed therapist in New York, father and husband. Eli is the creator of ELIvation Therapy and hosts the podcast The Dude Therapist.   Eli gives tips on prioritizing your mental health and self care while juggling the demands of work, family and your marriage. He also touches on how to handle your mental health in the current state of our world. He gives three tips on how to handle difficult situations, but his biggest tip is be kind to yourself! You can contact ELI at: http://ELIvation.org/   or on  IG: @eliweinstein_lcsw

Today's episode is a special treat for those of you who are married entrepreneurs. It's an interview I did with Jake Anderson of the Introspective Podcast. His questions and comments were so insightful and representative of questions I get from my clients all the time. I'm so excited to share with you why married entrepreneurs actually have a higher divorce rate and how creating a shared vision can help you build a marriage that supports your business and a business that supports your marriage. My friend and mentor, Russell Brunson always says, "you can only be as successful as your spouse will allow you to be." I agree 100%, so tune in to find out how to get more support and build a life you love! Thanks to Jake Anderson for the great interview. You can find the original interview on Jake's podcast here: https://www.introspectivepodcast.com/monicatanner Get my 7 Tips to Get More Support From Your Spouse Download here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/spouse-support Book a

Today’s guests are Sean and Jessica Weeks, creators of the Confident Marriage Podcast. In their six years of marriage, they have overcome so many incredible obstacles that would break many. Their message is one of hope and forgiveness and an inspiration for anyone who may be struggling. You can find out more about the Confident Marriage on their website: https://www.theconfidentmarriage.com/ or by searching the Confident Marriage on any podcast listening app. The doors to Training in the Art of Sexpionage are now open. To learn more, please visit: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/gettrained.

In this short episode, I'm talking about seduction and why a healthy, thriving sex life is so crucial to a long and happy marriage. For more information about the FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge starting today, please visit: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge.

Today we talk to Natasha Smith, an Enneagram Coach for women who are looking to grow themselves and their business. She is a mom to three beautiful girls and the wife to her high school sweetheart. Natasha is passionate about helping other women grow and flourish in every season of life by learning to better communicate. Using the tools that she teaches, you can achieve better compassion, communication and a happier work and business life. Today she gives a brief look at each of the 9 Enneagram numbers and their personality traits. You can learn more about your number and find Natasha at:https://radiantlyflourish.com/ Also on Facebook or Instagram @RadiantlyFlourish Join us for the next FREE 5-Day Seduce Your Spouse Challenge starting on April 19th by registering here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/syschallenge 

Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman are known as "the couple that coaches couples."  Their newest book, The Argument Hangover, provides a no BS approach to fighting smarter and reconnecting faster after disagreements, and learning to communicate your needs and feelings in a way that works for you and your partner. In this week's episode, we discuss the 3 stages of conflict and how to fight smarter in your relationship, how to bring up challenging conversations with your partner, without them getting triggered and how to keep Argument Hangovers from ruining the most important relationships in your life. I promise you do NOT want to miss this interview. Get more information about the Freemans and their newest book, The Argument Hangover at: https://theargumenthangover.com If you enjoyed this interview and want to hear more from the Freemans, make sure you check out the OTBS of Marriage VIP Vault at: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/thevault

Today we are chatting with Laura Gethers AKA, 'The Boxing Lady'. Married for 12 years, mother and homeschool teacher of 2, Laura is also the founder of the Love Harder Marriage Coaching, Author of “Your Marriage is Worth Fighting For” and the Creator of How to Fight Fair Interactive Couples Conflict Resolution Workshop. Every marriage will have conflicts, but Laura has found a way to teach couples How to Fight Fair by helping them to look at their spouses like their sparring partners and not their opponent. In this episode, you will find tips for how to fight fair as well how to create marriage mission statement. You can learn more about Laura at: https://www.lauragethers.com/IG: @lovehardermarriagecoachingFB: Love Harder Marriage Coaching For more of this interview and other bonus material, please check out the VIP Vault: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/thevault

This week's episode is a special treat. My friend and business coach, Kinsey Machos, interviews me about how to juggle the demands of marriage, motherhood and entrepreneurship. We discuss how to have it all by building a marriage that supports your business and a business that supports your marriage. Check out Kinsey's 'Captivate and Close' Program HERE. Download my FREE resource '7 Tips to Get More Support From Your Spouse' HERE. 

Today we are talking to Naketa Thigpen, who helps exhausted power couples and married women entrepreneurs reconnect with their forever love and amplify their intimacy when they find themselves sacrificing their relationships because they are so consumed with the wild success they are experiencing in business. She is an international bestselling author of the book “Selfish”, keynote speaker, podcast host and CEO. Using her mathematical formula, she equips countless high profile women and a few brave men with tools to recalibrate their power dynamics. Her acronym, C.A.T.C.H. teaches people to be selfish so that they can be selfless in other ways.  Naketa has taught people how to create their own joy and maintain balance in business and in relationships. She also shares with us her S.H.A.V.E. acronym that you do not want to miss!! You can find Naketa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/certifiedselfish/ Or her website: https://thigpro.com Join Naketa for her Free 5 Day Experience: The Joy Map Method Mas

Creating an Extraordinary Family Life is absolutely possible and that is exactly what today's guests are all about. Rachel & Greg Denning are the co-creators of the Extraordinary Family Life formula, which they designed to help high-achieving families like yours to live the life of their dreams. They work together as entrepreneurs while simultaneously raising and worldschooling 7 children. They love to travel extensively as a family and create unforgettable memories and experiences together. We cover so much ground in this interview, including the hallmarks of successful couples, the key tenants of the extraordinary family life formula, acronyms such as M.E.T.A.L and C.O.N.N.E.C.T and why sex and communication are foundation for an extraordinary marriage. This is a great episode! For more information about Greg's Be THE Man program, check out: https://www.gregdenning.com/be-the-man And for more of this interview, including bonus questions and a fun couple's game, check out the VIP Vault her

Today we are talking to Susan and Evan Money, bestselling authors of the Happily Ever After book, where you can discover freedom and true love in your marriage.  They share with us some tips on how to truly achieve the “Disney” Fairytale of true love and how to compose your own marriage symphony.   Their goal is to complete 100 marriages by Evan's 100th birthday and they are on their way. Since their first marriage they have made it a priority to have a marriage ceremony/honeymoon in a different state or country every year, sometimes twice a year, to make it happen!   You can follow their story from Marriage #1 to present and beyond by going to their page: https://evanlovessusan.com/ The Moneys are offering all On The Brighter Side of Marriage for Entrepreneur listeners a 50% discount on their Marriage of Greatness Course by clicking the link below: https://happilyeverafter.mykajabi.com/on-the-brighter-side Remember to join Monica and Even on Clubhouse every Thursday at 2:00 pm MST to discuss all things

In today's episode, I'm sharing Monica's Marriage Code and 3 ways to love your spouse better. The marriage code is easy to remember, because it rhymes. Are you ready? Don't jump in the pool, pick up the slack and have each other's back! It's that simple. If you are looking for ways to get more support from your spouse in your business, be sure to download my FREE resource called 7 Tips for Getting More Support from Your Spouse in Your Business HERE.

What is a sextraordinary marriage, why is it important and how do we create this as entrepreneurial couples? These are just a few of the questions we address in my interview with Laura M Brotherson, a licensed sex therapist, best-selling author and your trusted Christian resource for education, products and services to strengthen marriages intimately. In this episode, we talk about why entrepreneurial couples have a higher divorce rate, the work each partner can do to alleviate the stress of entrepreneurship on the marriage and how to create a truly sextraordinary marriage. You can find out more about what Laura teaches from her website: www.StrengtheningMarriage.com. To learn more about Laura's course: Sexual Wholeness for Women and save $50 on enrollment, use this link: https://sexualwholeness.thinkific.com/courses/sexual-wholeness-online and the CODE: 50off-SWWOC. If you have any questions about this episode or how to design a marriage that supports your business and a business that supports your marr

It's almost Valentines Day and I wanted to introduce you to one of my favorite humans, Sarah Belzer, who is the head of one of my favorite companies, Coconu! In this episode, Sarah and I chat about Coconu personal lubricant and how it can enhance our pleasure and intimacy with our partner naturally. Be sure to pay special attention as we discuss the benefits of the different Coconu formulations, how it can increase our intimate experience, how sex is like skiing and all things scheduling. I promise, you do NOT want to miss this very special episode! If you would like to order some Coconu to try for Valentines day, be sure to use this link: https://bit.ly/3q0uqD3 and use the code: MONICAFRIEND at checkout for 15% off your order. Please join us for a special FREE Live Masterclass on Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00 pm MST about How to Stay Happily Married While Scaling Your 7-Figure Business. Register here: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/register.

Today's episode is an interview with Kinsey and Ryan Machos. Kinsey is a Marketing Strategist who helps coaches and consultants create magnetic marketing so that they can get known, seen and heard as the expert in their niche. Ryan is an insurance broker and they have 3 young children. In this interview, we talked about individual and family goal setting, how to think big and start small and what it really means to enjoy the entrepreneurial journey together as a family. I loved the emphasis they put on ditching the hustle mentality and taking in the small moments and celebrating their wins. You learn more about Kinsey inside her free Facebook group HERE or Ryan's insurance on Facebook HERE. Don't forget to register for my FREE Live Masterclass 'How to Stay Happily Married While Scaling Your 7-Figure Business' HERE.

Today's episode is an interview with Ceri Payne, M.Ed. Ceri coaches mompreneurs, helping them streamline their home, business, and schedules to create a life they love with time and structure to be great mothers and wives while making good money in their business. Let's be honest, 3 weeks into January 2021 and many of us have given up on our New Year's Goals and Resolutions. Ceri gives us some great ways to reset and reevaluate our goals as well as make great decisions without experiencing decision fatigue. She also talks about juggling the demands of marriage, motherhood and entrepreneurship as well as how to create the life, marriage and business we have always dreamed about. Trust me, you are going to want to take notes. Join me on Wednesday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm MST for a FREE Masterclass about How to Stay Happily Married While Scaling Your 7-Figure Business: 3 Secrets You MUST Understand to Achieve Success in Marriage, Life and Business.  Register at: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage

In today's episode, I'm giving 7 tips for getting more support from your spouse. Ever since I started working with passionate entrepreneurs, the question I get asked most often is, how can I get my spouse to support me in my business more? I get it, life is busy, especially when you are building a business and raising children and there is always so much to do. These are some of my best time-saving, life-saving and sanity-saving tricks for juggling it all and enjoying the journey...TOGETHER. Be sure to listen in and take notes. If you can't take notes, I've totally got you. Download my FREE resource: 7 Tips For Getting More Support From Your Spouse HERE.

Today's episode features Dave and Carrie Woodward. Dave Woodward is the CEO of ClickFunnels and the high energy host of ClickFunnels Radio. Carrie has cofounded an interior design coaching program called Sweet Valley Ave. They have been married for 27 years and have 4 sons, 1 daughter in law and a baby grandson. In our interview, we discuss the ups and downs they have faced in their many years of entrepreneurship and how they have worked together as a team in life and in business. Today, their boys are starting their own entrepreneurial endeavors and asking their advice.  Dave and Carrie share their secrets to creating such a wonderful home environment and staying close and connected through all of it. You can find Dave on Instagram @daveswoodward and Carrie on Instagram @sweetvalleyave Check out the uncut, video version of this episode, plus a whole bunch of other juicy interviews and resources at www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/thevault

Today I'm chatting with my dear friend, Lauren Golden. She is a wife, mama of 3 kids and the leader of the Free Mama Movement. She helps moms ditch the 9-5, make money from home and live a totally awesome, guilt-free life. In this interview, we talk about where she started, how she changed her beliefs and knew she was ready to make a million dollars and what juggling marriage, family life and her business actually looks like. If you are looking to start or grow your business in 2021, you need to listen to this episode with a pen in hand. You can find out more about all things Free Mama on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreemamamovement or learn more about freelancing at https://www.thefreemamamovement.com. Get this full, uncut video interview inside the OTBS VIP Vault here: https://www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/thevault