EmPowered Couples with The Freemans

You desire to be a GREAT partner, not just an okay partner! But in the modern world, there are a lot of pressures and stressors that can distract you from the most essential ingredients to being a great spouse. That’s why this episode includes just THREE that you can focus on mastering for the coming months….so that you can step UP your game as a partner! Today you will hear how to be an even better partner through developing these essential traits: Follow-through (doing what you say you will) Emotional Intelligence (taking responsibility for your emotions) Listening for the positive intent (set aside your filter) Other resources: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just cover shipping) and join the Power Couple Book Club!  Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to this new game show type episode called “He Said/She Said”! In this type of episode, on the Empowered Couples podcast, you will laugh, be entertained, and relate to this couple as they find out how they see things differently in their marriage even when they love each other, live together, and have been together for years.  No matter how well you think you know your partner, you can see things differently AND often don’t even realize! (remember the newlywed game, yup it’s going to be like that!) In this “Game Show” episode you will learn from the answers this couple gives on the area of ‘Time Management’. You will know that some places where your partner experiences anxiety are from not wanting to disappoint you. And that though you have different behaviors (like around time management) you can still have the same experiences. You will have ways to change your perception of time for yourself and your partner. You will feel inspired by your differences and that time is limitless.   Individual Game Show Questions Asked:  Who would you say cares more about being on time? As soon as you feel you might be late, how do you feel? What do you think is the most appropriate or best time to arrive at a place which has a scheduled start time?  Who is more organized and the better planner? What’s a personality trait they have different than you, that you’re most attracted to? What personality trait of theirs makes you the most frustrated?   Other Resources: 1) Get $50 OFF the Communication Course for Couples that you can listen to on-the go. Use coupon code: PODCAST 2) Follow us on Instagram   About The Guests: 1) Attend a virtual Breath-Work event 2) Follow them on Instagram In this episode you will meet Cory and Jessica (The Healing Couple) from San Diego who have been together for 3 years. He is a naturopathic doctor, she is an influential yoga teacher, and together they are certified breath-work coaches who help people by the hundreds reduce stress, feel more calm, confident, and clear. They have elected to explore the area of “Mindset” as it pertains to ‘Time Management’ as this is an area of their relationship that can still cause upsets, disagreements, and disconnection. They are willing to individually be asked the same questions around time management to then be surprised by how each answered these questions whether it be the same or surprisingly different. 

In this episode you will learn just why holding a frustration in by saying nothing, hurts just as much (or even more in the long run) as reacting and getting angry at your partner. This short episode by Aaron is specifically in those moments when men ‘shut down’, hold emotion in, and withdraw; without saying anything to their partner, when they get angry.  WOMEN: in moments like these you feel isolated, shut out, you don’t know what is going on with your partner. Plus even when there is not an argument happening, this has you feel like you just don’t know as much about what’s happening internally for your spouse. You want to know more about them as you live your life and relationships together, and you feel you just can’t break into truly knowing them. MEN: This is such a pattern that we all default to, and we even think ‘is for the best’. Of course when you think of it, not saying anything when you get mad, certainly is better than the alternative of yelling in anger. Sometimes you may even want them to thank you for this ‘gift’ you are giving your spouse.  The truth is in both cases for men and women, holding thoughts and emotions inside, even the ones that can be hurtful or cause an argument (even make it worse) is the wrong approach. This episode goes into WHY and WHAT to do instead when you find yourselves in either one of these situations.  Other resources: 1) Schedule your Relationship Breakthrough Session mentioned in this episode. Scroll ½ way down the page for the link and details to schedule.  2) Follow us on Instagram

Every couple needs to hear this in 2020. Why you might ask? Well you are a modern, driven couple and with that drive it’s so easy to ‘bulldoze’ your partner with your ideas, energy, decision making, and just being a boss in your own life. Yet that doesn’t always lead to a collaborative relationship. Today you’ll meet Angie Lee & Clay Hebert. These two not only have modern relationship wisdom to share, but they also are powerhouses in their own respective business! Their stories will show you how you can be powerful and driven in your profession/business AND be a supportive, encouraging, and present partner when that’s what the relationship calls for!  In this episode you will: Know ways to not bulldoze each other or get into power struggles. Have the most effective and modern ways to communicate, bring humor, lead, and look at relationship roles to best serve the relationship in any situation.  Feel ready and confident to take on the world as a POWER COUPLE! Questions Asked In this Interview: Both of you individually are successful in starting a business and running a company. What principles or mindset has made you successful in business that you see will have the relationship also be successful?  How do you switch from a dominant leadership role energy to softening into a supportive and open state when your partner needs it? (And not just bulldoze them) That’s such a great point you make so can you talk more about leading within the relationship and the roles of Provider/Protector and Supporter/Enhancer? What else do you see is needed for really effective and smooth communication within the relationship?  For women if safety and appreciation is the foundation for physical intimacy, how do you have your female partners continue to feel safe and appreciated?  How do you keep from feeling guilty or your partner feeling neglected when you want to focus more on your business and your impact? Quotes: “Consistency in a successful business and in a relationship is the same,  it's a choice” - Angie Lee “When you take care of yourself (your own health and energy) the partnership just explodes.” - Angie Lee “One thing most men never get taught is that most women have to walk through the world a little on the defensive for their safety. Most men don’t ever have to think of that.” - Clay About The Guests:  Angie Lee is a Podcaster (of Forbes top rated podcast: The Angie Lee show with over 7 million downloads), Creator, Owner of Soul DBC, Speaker, and Entrepreneur Marketer for Women to not suck at sales! Imagine if somehow Tony Robbins, Gary V, and Ellen had a baby… it would be Angie Lee.  Her partner Clay Hebert is the Merlin of Marketing and founder of The Perfect Brand Workshop and The Perfect Introduction. He helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and brands get clarity, tell their story, and fund their dreams!  Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just cover shipping) and join the Power Couple Book Club!  ATTEND Angie’s ‘Pays To Be Brave’ Women’s Conference here: https://www.angielee.com/PTBB2020  

This new year of 2020 is your year to have a breakthrough financially- both in your mindset AND wealth created as a couple! In this chat with The Freemans, you will hear some real-talk and real examples of how you can generate money out of thin air, create space for money to circulate to you, and know that you don’t have to just rely on one or two income streams anymore! The times are changing with money, so you’ll want to hear this episode and what you can do as a couple. In this episode, you will: Know: why it’s important to think differently about money in 2020 Have: 4 must-do’s for your money this year Feel: fired up for a breakthrough and new energy around money!  Other resources: 1) Get $50 OFF the Money Course for Couples that you can listen to on-the go. Use coupon code: money2020 (all together) 2) Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to this new game show type episode called “HE Said/SHE Said”! In this type of episode, on the Empowered Couples podcast, you will laugh, be entertained, and relate to this couple as they find out how they see things differently in their marriage even when they love each other, live together, and have been together for years.  No matter how well you think you know your partner, you can see things differently AND often don’t even realize! (remember the newlywed game, yup it’s going to be like that!) In This Episode: You will meet Gretchen and Mike from Minnesota, who have been married for 13 years. They have decided to explore the area of communication within their relationship, as it’s an area that they experience having bigger differences. They are willing to individually be asked the same questions around communication to then be surprised by how each answered these questions whether it be the same or surprisingly different. Welcome to the show “He Said/She Said”!  **Disclaimer: we by no means intend to exclude any type of relationship with the title, He Said/She Said. We just thought it was a fun, catchy name. Please include yourself no matter what type of a relationship you choose. Much love, The Freemans** Game Show Questions Asked:  Each individually answer: Who would you say is a better communicator? Who do you think your partner would say is a better communicator? What about communication feels challenging?  Is communication more about talking or listening? Does either one of you dominate conversations? Who initiates having difficult conversations more often? Who is better at reconciling & repairing from a conflict? Where or from whom do you feel you learned relationship communication skills?  Quotes: “If it’s something I realize will help him, and not actually hurt me, I’m becoming more open to any of his requests” - Gretchen. “We got into a fight, and looking back all I needed to do was say that this wasn’t a good time right now and ask for a different time later on when I could really receive what she was saying.” - Mike Other Resources: 1) Learn more about the Assessment and Self-Paced Relationship Course AND get $100 OFF with coupon code: podcast 2) Follow us on Instagram

**This will be one of the most important podcast episodes you ever listen to as a couple** This year can either be an average year or an extraordinary year, depending on how aligned and focused you are as a couple! You may find the holiday season stressful, routine, an obligation, or maybe exciting and new.  But we encourage you to set aside some time together to implement the 3 types of goals we’re suggesting in this episode to get aligned for the year. Here is a way to look at goals differently AND have them be things that actually inspire you as a couple!   In this episode you will: Know- 3 ‘new’ types of goals to set as a couple to get an “R.O.I” Have- prompting questions to get you two talking and getting on the same page. Feel- focused and inspired so it can be the best year and decade of your lives!   Other Resources: Register for the ONLINE COUPLES WORKSHOP! FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then join the “POWER COUPLE Book Club” Follow us on Instagram

In this special episode, you will get to hear us being interviewed on the “Confident Couples Podcast” hosted by Bud and Sara Dunn. This was such a fun, humorous, and much needed topic about the impact that technology and social media has on modern day relationships (who doesn’t experience this right?!) Both sides of the positive impact and some of the areas that there may be ‘negative’ impacts on your connection, both of which you will even be surprised by! In this episode you will know some of the positive and negative impacts of social media (that you wouldn’t normally think about) on modern relationships. You will then be able to make new agreements, set healthy boundaries, release the hold onto some assumptions you may have about your partner, and maintain (even restore) trust and connection within the relationship. With all this said, you will be able to use social media and technology within your relationship to continuously be even more connected and on the same page with your vision!  Questions asked in this interview What are the things you see that are impacting and challenging modern couples with social media and technology?  You say a big takeaway for couples is to make agreements around using technology, what are some examples?  How can couples use social media and technology productively within their relationship?  What advice is there for one partner when they do not agree with the type of content their partner looks at and consumes?  How can a couple recover from a “trust breaking event” as it pertains to social media and what they look at?  Is it necessary to make these grand public professions of love for our partners for every single life event? If I don’t, does that mean I’m not being the best partner I can be?  Quotes: “Most couples are just holding on to assumptions about their partners, when what they really need is agreements. This makes all the difference in your trust and connection”. - Jocelyn  Connect More With The Guests: Connect with “Confident Couples” and Bud & Sarah more at: 1)Website: https://budandsara.com/ 2) Instagram: @BudandSara Other Resources: 1) Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then join the “POWER COUPLE Book Club” 2) Follow us on Instagram

If you’re alive in 2019/2020, then you’re likely ‘busy.’ We know you’re alive because you’re reading this ;-) But just because the two of you are busy with kids, career, to-do lists, etc...doesn’t mean you can’t also keep the SPARK alive in your relationship year after year. A part of having a truly happy, thriving, connected relationship is being able to keep the spark of passion, excitement, and newness alive.  In this episode you will: KNOW: that no matter how busy you are, you can prioritize having a passionate relationship  HAVE: 3 practical ways to ignite that spark in your busy life FEEL: surprised, ready and eager to see your partner and take action!    Quotes: “Don’t wait until you feel like it to make an attempt for intimacy, take action, and then you will feel it!” - Jocelyn    Other Resources: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping). Then you can join the “POWER COUPLE Book Club”!  Follow us on Instagram

Hello friends, get ready to meet Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle! They are the CEO and COO respectively of the 7- figure lifestyle brand for businessmen, Billion Dollar Body and the community the Billion Dollar Brotherhood. Where men can achieve their highest potential in both their business and their health.  Both have been featured in media like Forbes, Oxygen, Huffington Post, and featured in top podcasts. Nicholas is also the host of their own Billion Dollar Body podcast which has over 300,000 downloads, as well as an international speaker and author of the new book Modern Day Businessman: Success Without Sacrifice.  They are passionate not only about people having healthy bodies, but healthy relationships and truly achieving their dreams in life. And welcoming their first child in January 2020. They believe anyone’s network is what determines their net-worth!    In this episode you will learn: There is no need to sacrifice your own personal goals within your relationship. And it’s even by focusing on striving to be the best person you can be, that will be your invitation to your partner to strive to be the best they can be.  You will hear 2 activities and conversations that you can have with your partner today, so that you can feel the most collaborative and supportive of each other (and your relationship goals) that you have ever been. This will put you on the path of achieving the most you ever have together.    Questions asked in this interview How do you balance both holding your partner accountable to their goals (both individually and business), but also being their caring spouses and confidant? Is there a certain way you have to approach conversations to not trigger the other, when you want to invite them up (in either their performance or mindset)? Do you hear from men in your group that they don’t really know how to gain their spouses support? What’s your advice for how to communicate their goal to their spouse? Do you think men today are at all intimidated by a powerful female partner? What do you wish you knew about healthy relationships growing up?   Quotes: "Always focus on what is good about them, you do not need to try to change them, you wouldn't even want an exact version of yourself" -Amanda "It may sound like a scary question to ask, but ask how you can be a better partner. The answer will surprise you (in a good way)" -Nicholas   Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Book your Relationship Breakthrough Session here that was mentioned in the episode PS. Because of demand there is a $97 placeholder to book your breakthrough session.  Connect More With The Guests: Get a copy of the book Modern Day Businessman: Success Without Sacrifice.