EmPowered Couples with The Freemans

Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
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Jan 18, 2022 • 28min

“How Do I Get My Partner to ____”? Steps to Better Influence Your Partner: Episode 209

It's a part of all relationships, at one point you have said (to yourself or aloud) "how do I get my partner to _____"? There is something that your partner does that makes you feel well... not the most stellar! Because you feel a certain way you want them to change something.  We are all about growth and change, that's what being in a relationship is all about. However there are better ways to "influence" your partner to make changes, that won't put them on the defensive or have them shut you out.  In this episode you will get 2 steps to take that will help you create influence with your partner so that you both see the change that you desire in the relationship.   Resources For Your Relationship: Watch our FREE WebClass on: The 5 Steps to Fully Repair After an Argument So You Reconnect in Minutes (Instead of Hours, Days, Weeks). Pick a time to watch it here. Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)   About Us: We’re The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved.
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Jan 11, 2022 • 22min

5 Small Habits That Make a Big Difference in Our Own Marriage: Episode 208

Watch our NEW FREE WebClass on: The 5 Steps to Fully Repair After an Argument So You Reconnect in Minutes (Instead of Hours, Days, Weeks). You can pick a time to watch it here.   The idea of having good habits is so simple and it probably feels like it’s overly talked about. Every person on social media that jumps in to be an influencer or coach is going to talk about your “habits”. We all have some good habits, and some bad ones… but we would say maybe there are not “bad” just habits that do not serve you any more. There will be many times in your relationship that you will find this to be true as well. There are some habits (whether in communication, roles, financial, or even task management) that do not serve your relationship any longer.  At the end of the day habits are very powerful because the majority of the actions you take in a day, even the thoughts that you think or the emotions that you feel… are just habits. We have found that there are many “habits” we have put in place that are vital to the health and success of our own relationship. In this episode we talk about 5 small habits that we have put in place that now, without even thinking about them, make a big difference in our marriage! 
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Jan 4, 2022 • 15min

2 Ways to Prevent a Simple Conversation From Turning into a Conflict (that take 5 seconds to do): Episode 207

Watch our NEW FREE WebClass on: The 5 Steps to Fully Repair After an Argument So You Reconnect in Minutes (Instead of Hours, Days, Weeks). You can pick a time to watch it here. So you’re having a seemingly simple conversation with your partner or a perfectly normal day, and then BAM things escalate into an unexpected conflict. It’s frustrating when that happens! Many times that happens because of the way one of you initiates the conversation, and then the way the other person listens. So today’s episode gives you 2 simple ways (that literally take you 5 seconds) to prevent these simple conversations from becoming an unnecessary conflict.   Episode Resources & Links: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg HERE
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Dec 28, 2021 • 23min

How to Gently Remind Your Partner of Your Wants/Needs, Without Nagging or Attacking: Episode 206

The “forgetting curve” principle shows that your partner is likely to forget 50% within an hour, 70% within 24 hours, and 90% within a week. So if this is true, why on earth would we expect our partner to remember something we express ONE time: like a want/need?! Since human memory can’t be relied on and your partner likely has a lot on their mind/plate, then we need to partner with them by effectively providing gentle, loving reminders. But what about nagging?! Someone asked this on our Instagram post. In this episode we distinguish between “nagging” your partner and healthy “assertiveness.” Assertiveness is empowering, and a skill we all can get better at in a relationship. To better use this skill in your conflict repair: Watch the FREE WebClass on The 5 Step Process to Fully Repair After an Argument So You Reconnect in Minutes, Instead of Hours, Days or Weeks. Register and watch here.
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Dec 21, 2021 • 21min

Permission Based Communication: Respecting Each Other’s Boundaries and Bring Up Conversations Without Backlash: Episode 205

Baby Freeman is HERE! If you’re seeing this episode it means our baby girl was born :) But we recorded these episodes to make sure you have resources while we’re snuggling her. The opposite of “Permission Based Communication” is “Permission-Less Communication”....which is more likely to lead to defensiveness, backlash, or an unintended argument.  The thing is, it’s not respectful to just bring up a topic whenever YOU want to talk about it. Why? Because it’s not respecting and honoring your partner’s boundaries or taking into account if they’re really and open and prepared for it. And this applies to moments when you want to: ask them to do something, express feelings you have about a certain issue, give them feedback, etc.  Implementing “Permission-Based Communication” will help you two have more constructive conversations, so you’ll love this episode!    Also, make sure you watch the FREE WebClass we recorded for you all: The 5 Step Process to Fully Repair After an Argument So You Reconnect in Minutes, Instead of Hours, Days, or Weeks
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Dec 14, 2021 • 27min

Re-Evaluate Your Goals and Priorities as a Couple to Start the Year Focused and Aligned Together: Episode 204

End the year by having this meaningful conversation together as a couple about your life and relationship goals. Life goes by pretty quickly, so it’s important to pause each year and make sure you’re on track with what’s important to you both.  Plus, you will feel a new sense of partnership and inspiration when you have one or more goals that you’re pursuing together. Tune in to this episode to hear: How it benefits your partnership to have goals you pursue together Step-by-step how to have this conversation about your goals and priorities 3 meaningful questions to ask each other   Resources Mentioned: Watch our NEW FREE WebClass on--> The 5 Steps to Repair After An Argument So You Reconnect in Just Minutes, Instead of Hours, Days, or Weeks Book called Limitless by Jim Qwik   About Us: We’re The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved.   Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)
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Dec 7, 2021 • 26min

Masculine & Feminine Differences in Communication: Episode 203

Masculine and Feminine energy exists within all of us, and is critical to feeling “in sync” with your partner (rather than resistant). The masculine energy is: action-oriented, discerning, directive, logical. And feminine energy is: feelings-oriented, receptive, intuitive If you experience resistance, tension, or even a lack of “attraction,” it could be because one or both of you is out of balance in your masculine/feminine energies. This episode is going to give you an interesting take on your communication and relationship. Get ready for a powerful reflection!   Resources in this episode: NEW FREE WebClass: The 5 Steps to Repair After an Argument in Just Minutes HERE Mars and Venus in the Bedroom by John Gray HERE Sacred Relationships book HERE
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Nov 30, 2021 • 20min

The Most Critical Step to Repair From Conflicts is Also the Hardest Thing to Do (plus, the surprise resource finally announced!): Episode 202

A NEW, SURPRISE (and FREE) Resource announced on this episode!  The way you two repair after a conflict will either lead to emotional baggage or emotional healing and bonding. The thing is, it can be hard to set aside the ego and focus on repair, especially when you also feel hurt about some things said and done during the argument. This episode focuses on the MOST critical step to repair (of the 5 total), which also tends to be the hardest.  But by focusing on this step we share, you WILL resolve things faster, and move towards emotional healing. Tune in for this critical step to take.   Relationship Resources: YOU GET EARLY ACCESS to our brand new (and free) WebClass on: The 5 Steps to Fully Repair After an Argument So You Reconnect in Minutes (instead of hours, days, weeks). GO HERE TO SIGN-UP AND WATCH.
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Nov 23, 2021 • 16min

The “Love Account” Principle: One of the Most Critical Actions That’s Easily Forgotten as You Get Busy and Are Together For Years: Episode 201

Every interaction is either a deposit or withdrawal from your partner’s “love account”. Meaning, every little remark you make or thing you say either deposits love and connection or it takes some away. The thing is, less “love deposits” are made for couples who are together a while or find themselves in busy seasons of life.  Most couples will go through seasons like these where they need to be making more deposits but they are actually making more withdrawals unconsciously. This isn’t just a relational “nice idea” because the level of your love accounts determines how on edge, reactive, and snappy you are to each other. The hardest thing about having a low account is that you are much less willing to do the thing you need, to fill it back up…   Resources For Your Relationship: Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)   *It would be an amazing baby gift if you would leave a review for the book. As content creators, that is a huge deposit into our love accounts!*
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Nov 16, 2021 • 15min

Closing the Gap Between Where You Are Now and Where You Want to Be Without Feeling Disappointed: Aaron Solo Episode 200

There has always been a focus on the future that we each want to create. As a couple this can be in the form of setting goals or establishing your vision statement. This is a great thing because you can’t get anywhere if you don’t know where you want to go. But sometimes this can leave you feeling disappointed that you are “not there yet” or be discouraged when you feel you are not making as much progress as you would like.  In this solo episode with Aaron you will hear how there is a gap that gets created from this thinking, which can cause you to feel more disappointed about the relationship, when really you just need to change a particular focus. You will hear how you can close the gap between where you want to be and where you are now, so that you are not left feeling discouraged about your current relationship or your partner. You will easily gain appreciation and gratitude by making this one small shift.   Episode Resources & Links: Order our book, The Argument Hangover, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training) The Gap and The Gain book by Ben Hardy HERE

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