EmPowered Couples with The Freemans

Welcome to another ‘Mini Chat with The Freemans’. This time we are talking about this subject of personal development, but as a couple. How do you get your partner on board with first growing as an individual AND THEN doing it together as a couple? Of course without them getting defensive, feeling something is wrong, or thinking you need counseling.    That is exactly what we’ll cover, and by tuning into this episode you will learn that progress = happiness, and growing (getting better at anything) is the most fundamental and natural thing in life. You will have 3 steps to actually bringing up this kind of conversation with your partner, in a way that has them feel open and curious about how you can both make positive progress in any area of your life together. Which will have you feeling at ease and a contribution to both your partner and the direction of your relationship. This is the path of happiness and fulfillment throughout your life!    Summary of The Steps To Have The Conversation: Work on your delivery Lead by example Get curious about them   Other resources: Get a FREE hard copy of the book The New Power Couple (just pay for shipping) Follow us on Instagram

For all the parents out there! Have you ever thought it was too difficult to balance being a great parent and a great partner to your spouse? Do you feel this is a season that you have to sacrifice some areas of your own life or relationship to ‘make it all work’?    If so this is THE episode for you as you introduce you to Figs and Teale O’Sullivan are a powerful couple, both of whom are marriage and family EFT certified therapists from SF, CA. They are the founders of Empathi, a company that provides affordable and convenient relationship support for both individuals and couples. Empathi offers online courses as well as live support from a whole team of licensed and certified therapists; through fun, effective, and simple solutions to help couples stop fighting, stop suffering, and snuggle more. Figs designed Empathi to be available for everyone, no matter their socio-economic status, orientation or station in life. So all couples can “Love better with Empathi”!    In this episode you will: know that even as you enter into more demanding seasons of life as a parent, that you can truly be a strong individual and strong spouse. You will have ways to create intentional time for you and your spouse, no matter how little time you really have and tools to have arguments in a way that actually benefits your own kids. So that you can feel connection, compassion, and empathy in your relationship no matter how busy (or dirty with kids) your life feels.   Questions asked in this interview What is the biggest challenge for couples to maintain connection and a strong relationship with each other when they are raising kids?  Is any parenting season more difficult than others?  Have you found that most couples experience being limited in their time and focus toward each other, or to things they want to experience, when they are parents?  Since family dynamics have evolved and many more women are working or starting businesses AND wanting to be a mother, are you noticing any new levels of ‘overwhelm’? And what can do about that What are some ways couples can still connect when they have young children?  Should a couple argue in front of their kids or shelter them from disagreements? Traditional parenting roles were seen in a hierarchy (patriarchy) model. In modern parenting, is there a better model to follow that empowers the entire family to contribute? Why is it important to have empathy and what is it in practice anyway?  What is Emotionally Focused Therapy and how can parents best use it to lead and connect with both their spouse and children?     Connect More With The Guests: As mentioned in the episode, you can take your own Relationship Empathi Quiz Here   Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Book a Relationship Breakthrough Session with us PS. Because of demand the call is a $97 placeholder to book your breakthrough session. 

We received a message last week on instagram that powerfully portrayed how many of you might feel about expressing your needs to your spouse. The question said, ‘how do I tell my partner I really want (and need) for us to proactively work on our communication and that I want to start working on us more? I don’t want to upset her.’ Now the content of what you want to say or ask of your partner might be different, the context is likely similar: you want to share something important to your partner without rocking the boat. So this episode will dive into ways that we bring up these subjects with each other:   In this episode you will:  Know the 3 easy to make mistakes you might be making when trying to communicate your needs to your partner now.  Have 3 game changing ways to better communicate your needs so that keep you both on the 'same team'.  So that you feel empowered to make requests to each other that have you be the best partners you can be!    Quotes:  "The goal of a relationship is to grow, and to grow you need to have tension (just like lifting weights)" - Jocelyn    Other Resources: Follow us on Instagram Book a Relationship Breakthrough Call with us P.S. The Family Meeting Worksheet mentioned in the episode can be given to you on the coaching call, scheduled with the link above. Because of demand, the call is now a $97 placeholder to book your breakthrough session. 

Let’s all be honest about something, we are all friends here… How many have you heard other people say (or even heard yourself saying), “it would be better if we argued less” or even “things are going so well lately as we have not argued at all”?  However is this really the goal, should relationships be about NOT getting into disagreement, arguments or conflicts? Well NOT to this couple. In this episode we interview life and business partners CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, co-founders of Thrive Inc. They’ve spent 20 years helping men, women, couples, and teams to resolve difficult conflicts and create strong, thriving relationships. They’ve written two books: The Beauty of Conflict and The Beauty of Conflict for Couples. They do workshops on conflict resolution, communication, and teamwork at Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft and the Gates Foundation.  In this episode you will learn that avoiding conflict or not having conflict at all is NOT the goal as conflict can be beautiful, have you be more connected, and be your true self! You will have their powerful 5-5-5 rules for conflicts as well as the most effective ways to have your conflicts better your relationship before, during, and after. All leaving you feeling confident and at ease about any conflict that arises in your relationship, because you will have the tools to use it to your advantage.    Questions asked in this interview In your book, The Beauty of Conflict for Couples, you argue that the key to a lasting relationship isn’t romance - it’s conflict. Tell us more about that.  How do you define conflict, what is it really? What would you say to a couples that says “we never argue or fight?” What are the unhealthy ways to be in a conflict? In your book, The Beauty of Conflict for Couples, you mention that many of the women you’ve worked with have worried that they’ve married the wrong person. What has them say that and how do you respond?  What do you do to forgive yourself in the heat of a conflict?    Quotes: “Conflict isn’t something to fear or avoid. When handled the right way, conflict can unlock fresh ideas, build team trust, and create great results.” “The more you are you, the juicer the relationship will be”   Connect More With The Guests: Thrive Coaching & Consulting  Free chapter of their book: The Beauty of Conflict for Couples   Empowered Couples resources: Follow us on Instagram Tour the Empowered Couples University: 

Brief description: Chemistry is what brings you together, your habits are what keep you together (or not). Can we be real for a second? Every week we meet couples who are wondering why they’re not experiencing connection, passion, joy in their relationship. They love each other a lot, but something isn’t quite working like they want it to. Well in this episode, we’re going to demystify why that happens by going into the HABITS you must maintain in your relationship to become & stay a power couple.   In this episode you will: KNOW: Why your habits are so impactful in either positive or negative ways for your relationship HAVE: 8 Powerful Habits for Power Couples covering---> Mindset/Emotions Physical/Sexual Professional Communication Spiritual Financial Social Family FEEL: Motivated to implement new habits as a couple that create connection & passion   Quotes: “Chemistry is what brings you together, your habits are what keep you together (or not).”   Other resources: Get a free 2-on-2 couples coaching call with The Freemans  Follow us on Instagram

Meet Mike & Cari Skrdla from right here in Gilbert AZ. Both of them started the company “LifeBack” which is about helping you make the necessary changes to live a life you love living. Any challenges with career, relationships, and happiness are not supposed to be a constant state. So LifeBack aids as a lifeline of professional support, providing methods and empowerment to assist you with creating a life of your choosing. This is through coaching and live events like the Genius Bootcamp. Along with that mission, Mike runs 2 other business investing into real estate and CBD.  Aside from what they do, they are both very close friends of ours that have always been there for us in our own spiritual journey, starting our own relationship, and listening & providing advice whenever we have needed it in our personal and professional life. In this episode you will learn the habits they implement to function as a true team and to support each others dreams while fulfilling on the vision for your own relationship.  Questions asked in this interview: How do you create your partner newly each day? What does being a team really mean to you? How does having an agreement of time to allow yourself ‘to be down’, actually change your state faster? What habits bring you together when you feel you’re going in different directions? How are you able to ‘listen’ to your partner with such curiosity and support when they are sharing things they fear, are afraid of, and have concerns about?  How do you keep past relationship habits from affecting your current marriage? With everything that you are both up to, how do you keep from being overwhelmed or too busy for each other? Quotes: “Im not here to get in the way, but to support my husband in anything he wants to pursue.” “The world you live in with your spouse is all your doing and all your creation” Connect More With The Guests: Learn more about the transformational work with LifeBack Other resources: Follow us on Instagram Access the Empowered Couples University communication audio course, and get your second one free from listening to the episode

Welcome to the next Mini Chat with the Freemans!  This episode is all about MODERN marriage & the challenges that we all face in today’s world. Now let’s be real, life looks quite a bit different today than even 10 years ago, 20, and definitely 50. You face new challenges that most people don’t address because it seems like it just ‘is’ that way….BUT we have solutions for you. Meaning, ways you can breakthrough these modern challenges you face as a couple. We promise, this will be relatable, practical solutions you’ll want to implement right away!   The 3 modern challenges addressed (and their solutions) in this episode:  1) The pressure to play so many different roles  Solution - talk through any unspoken expectations you have of yourselves and each other. 2) Feeling too busy and tired (yet craving more joy and fulfillment)  Solution - Prioritize a bonding activity every weekend BEFORE chores and to-do lists. Plus refer to your Couples Vision Statement?  3) Repeating yourselves from communication getting shortened into quick micro conversations  Solution - Block time to have authentic family meetings and truly talk about how you’re doing Quotes: “Don’t just fill your calendar, make sure you fill your cup together” - Aaron  Other resources: FREE in a 1 hour coaching call with us --->Relationship Coaching Call Follow us on Instagram

Welcome to the next Mini Chat with the Freemans! This episode is all about MONEY and the 5 most impactful habits that truly Empowered Couples implement to not only earn more money but experience more freedom, security, and unlimited options for their life together as a couple!  In this episode: You will know how to breakthrough financial barriers you run into through establishing the right habits, those by other power couples. You will have the 5 Money Habits of Empowered Couples that you can utilize in your own relationship today. Leaving you feeling more peace and feel there are more options for you as a couple   The 5 habits that are covered: Knowing your “Top Driver” for money. Only talk about money in pre-scheduled, calm times. (not in passing conversations) Invest In Yourselves. Diversify (don’t just rely on your paychecks, don’t spend it all on expenses, take a portion and invest outside of your 401k) Change to “We make” this much rather than “I make this much”.   Quotes: “Once you invest in and grow your money mindset, story, and belief, that is when you change your actions and your results with money”    - Jocelyn   Other resources: Join the mentioned Relationship Course from the episode ----> Couples Goals Accelerator Follow us on Instagram

Join us on this unique episode, where we were interviewed on an internet show by Raj and Gaby Sundra. They are the founders of “Relationship Fun and Games” and are on their 12th season of their “Fights Clean & Sex Dirty” show, that provides couples the resources to have better communication skills when they get into fights as well as spicing up their intimacy in new and fun ways!  This business of theirs was born out of the necessity to become better partners themselves early on in their marriage when Raj was busy in business development consulting and their were starting their life in a new place. Now they are passionate to give the resources for others to ongoingly grow and strengthen their own relationship. For them relationships are at the heart of living your best life!    In this episode you will: Know that getting into fights and arguments is not a problem in your relationship when you are able to “fight clean”. You will have 4 tips on just what to do in the heat of a fight so you can feel you are always on the same page and confident that challenges lead you to being even more connected.    Quotes:  “Don’t just compromise, create!”  “An awesome relationship is your access to an awesome life”   Connect More With The Guests: Access all of their “Fights Clean & Sex Dirty” show episodes here. Choose either category for how to fight clean with better communication or how to spice up your intimacy! https://relationshipfunandgames.com/   Other resources: Follow us on Instagram  Attend the FREE “Communication Gap Masterclass” mentioned in this episode 

This episode is one of the most vulnerable episodes from Jocelyn, as Aaron interviews her about her upbringing and her path to finally loving and appreciating herself. You’ll hear the critical ways you can either strengthen or hurt the connection in your partnership from the quality of your relationship to yourself. You’ll also hear practical ways you can develop a healthier relationship to yourself no matter how busy life gets. Quotes: “Building relationship with yourself brings more presence. Having the ability to be more present with your partner is what allows for more romance.” - Jocelyn Freeman Questions asked in this interview: Why did you want to bring up the subject (the importance) of the relationship to yourself? What unhealthy things can show up in a relationship if someone isn’t looking inside themselves? What was your personal story of starting to work on your relationship to yourself? How does deepening relationship to oneself deepen the relationship to their partners? What are some ways to build a stronger relationship to yourself? Actions to build a stronger relationship with yourself: Block personal (quiet) time each day (set intentions/meditate) Ask meaningful questions: how have I been showing up in life? How am I feeling? Is there anything I’m thinking that isn’t serving me? Start to question your beliefs Taking care of your health Focus on the amazing things about yourself (what are you focused on now?) Other resources: 1)Grab one of the 5 Free Couples Vision Calls with The Freemans and create your Couples Vision Statement 2)Follow us on Instagram