Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After
Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that!I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU! Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!
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Mar 26, 2018 • 19min
Episode 9 – Where True Beauty Comes From
On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the source of true beauty. Contrary to popular belief, beauty does not come from a perfectly toned body, clear skin, long flowing hair, big blue eyes or high cheekbones. True beauty comes from within. I will talk about the source of that beauty and how we can tap into it no matter what our physical appearance is or what the world tells us is beautiful. I love this episode and challenge you to find the beauty that lies within each of us. Please send me an email at onthebrightersideoflife@gmail.com with your list of what makes a person beautiful.Send us a text
Mar 19, 2018 • 40min
Episode 8 – Interview with Jamie Hilton
Today’s interview is with Jamie Hilton of Boise, Idaho. She is a former Mrs. Idaho who survived a tragic accident that could have killed her or left her severely brain damaged. She had so much swelling in her brain, that her doctors had to remove one fourth of her skull and incubate it in her abdomen for six weeks until the swelling went down. She maintained a positive attitude and outlook the entire time even though the prognosis was not favorable for a full recovery. She is beautiful from the inside out and is currently working on a book to share her story and positive outlook with the world. I know you will love her as much as I do.You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram at Jamie Lamb Hilton.Send us a text
Mar 12, 2018 • 20min
Episode 7 – Finding Your Life’s Purpose
This week I talk about finding and living your life’s purpose. I believe we all have an important and unique purpose to fulfill and that our talents and experiences qualify us to perform this purpose the way only we can do it. I give 3 tips for figuring out what your unique purpose might be and then encourage you to live it even when the going gets hard. Here are my tips:1. Notice and record lessons from your everyday life.2. Make a list of your skills, talents and interests. Don’t just list the obvious ones, but really dig deep.3. Just do it! Find a mentor, get started and don’t be detoured by set backs.I share some personal stories and promise a future episode about dealing with failure.Send us a text
Mar 5, 2018 • 52min
Episode 6 – Interview with Steve Cook
This week’s episode is an interview with an old friend, Steve Cook. Steve is a fitness personality on Youtube. He’s a Gym Shark athlete, launching his own line of gym apparel. He just opened his own gym in St. George, Utah called Fitness Culture. And, he also has his own app on Apple and Android called Fitness Culture where you can find fitness programs for men and women. His website is: www.fitnessculture.com and you can find him on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram at Steve Cook. In our interview, he talks about his workout routine, his failures and even his insecurities (loosing his hair). He also gives advice for anyone who is new to fitness, has hit a plateau, or wants to get swimsuit ready by summer. Thanks so much for the interview, Steve!!!Send us a text
Feb 26, 2018 • 27min
Episode 5 – Having the right attitude about exercise
This week I talk about having the right attitude about exercise. Some of us exercise to to punish ourselves or think we can hate ourselves thin, but this is not true. Let’s change our thoughts so we exercise because we love our bodies and want them to function properly for a long time and it is good for our mental and emotional health. Let’s find a compelling reason for physical activity and then find a fun way to stay in shape and get some exercise. I start by answering a listener question about how we can know if a friend is struggling with depression and what we can do to help. The we discuss great reasons to exercise and how we can have a positive impact our our environment by changing our thoughts about it. I hope you enjoy this episode!Send us a text
Feb 19, 2018 • 37min
Episode 4 – Interview with Sara Wells
Today, I interviewed one of my very favorite people ever! She is a wife, mother of 4 boys, best-selling author, social media influencer, business owner, great friend and amazing human! She shares with us some secrets of her own success as well as failures and insecurities and how she deals with negativity and criticism. I hope you will enjoy today’s episode as much as I have! You can follow Sara on Instagram @sara_ourbestbites.Send us a text
Feb 12, 2018 • 22min
Episode 3 – My Story and Experience with Depression
Episode 3 is all about my story and experience with depression. If you have ever struggled with depression or have a loved one who struggles, this episode is for you! I want you to know it’s a normal part of being a human and you are never alone. This is me being real and raw and totally honest about my experience and what I’ve learned and how I’ve grown stronger from the struggle.Send us a text
Feb 6, 2018 • 19min
Episode 2 – Self Love and Acceptance
Today I’m talking about the greatest lesson it took me almost 40 years to learn. The importance of loving and accepting ourselves, regardless of what other’s think about us. Powerful phrases like… what others think about us is none of our business and you don’t have to like me, that’s my job.Send us a text
Feb 6, 2018 • 20min
Episode 1 – Developing a Growth Mindset
Today’s episode is about operating from a fixed vs. a growth mindset and how changing our thinking can change our behavior and ultimately our results. I’ve offered some definitions, history and practical applications of some growth mindset phrases.Send us a text
Feb 6, 2018 • 9min
Episode 0 – About Me and On the Brighter Side
This is just the about me and my podcast episode. It will give you a little bit of information about me and how my podcast, On the Brighter Side came to be.Send us a text
