

Relationship Renovation | Couples | Love | Advice | Intimacy | Communication | Marriage
EJ and Tarah Kerwin
How can couples create a strong and lasting foundation for their relationship? -----The Relationship Renovation podcast, hosted by therapists E.J. and Tarah Kerwin, is your go-to resource for creating stable, loving, and secure relationships. As a married couple with a blended family, they offer a unique perspective on the challenges that couples face in today's world. Each week, they share their own experiences and clinical insight to help couples overcome obstacles and build a strong foundation for their relationship. With practical advice and a focus on actionable steps, the Relationship Renovation podcast is the perfect resource for anyone looking to improve their relationship.Linktree
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Oct 7, 2022 • 37min
89 - When Needs Go Unmet - The Importance of Communicating Desires in Relationship
Do you feel satisfied in your relationship?Is it hard to communicate to your partner about your needs?Do you sometimes wonder what your partner needs from you?Do you understand your own needs?Having the ability to understand and communicate your needs to your partner/spouse is an essential element in having a loving, connected and intimate relationship. When couples understand each other's preferences and desires they feel more connected and supported.Topics in this episodeWhy couples struggle to communicate their needs to one anotherHow to create a more connected relationship with your partnerObstacles to feeling satisfied in your relationshipHealthy emotional communication toolsTo learn more about our online program that helps couples improve their relationship and embark on a journey of self-discovery and intimacy building click this link ------------> Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sep 30, 2022 • 19min
88 - Relationship Struggles - Conflict as an Opportunity for Growth
Do you avoid conflict in your relationship?Do you worry that arguing with your partner means you are not meant for one another?When couples apply a "growth mindset" to their struggles, they begin to understand that conflict is inevitable. You can build a deeper bond by being thoughtful, intentional, and empathetic during conflict.Topics in this episodeWhy couples avoid conflictHow to reframe difficult conversationsHow to use conflict as a growth opportunityTo learn more about our online program that helps couples improve their relationship and embark on a journey of self discovery and intimacy building click this link ------------> Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sep 23, 2022 • 32min
87 - Parenting Styles - Healthy Parenting With Your Partner
Do you and your partner struggle with parenting?Is parenting a significant source of conflict in your relationship?Are the differences in discipline and parenting style leading to problem behaviors in your kids?Do you feel isolated and ineffective because of your different parenting styles?Feeling connected and unified is essential in healthy parenting. When parents lack unity, it creates confusing messaging for their children and can become a barrier to effective parenting and diminish the quality of your relationship.Topics in this episodeEffective communication in parentingWhy parenting can become a stressor and diminish intimacy with your partnerHow a split in parenting can lead to a dynamic where one parent feels left outHow to establish healthy boundaries and have a unified parenting approachTo learn more about our online program that helps couples improve their relationship and embark on a journey of self discovery and intimacy building click this link ------------> Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sep 16, 2022 • 30min
86 - Emotional Safety - How to Build an Intimate Relationship
Has intimacy become a struggle in your relationship?Do you feel emotionally connected to your partner?Do you feel like you can show your best and worst parts to your partner?Do you feel protected and supported in your relationship?Have you and your partner discussed emotional safety?Emotional safety is the fundamental building block to a secure and loving relationship with your partner. Couples struggle to connect in an emotional and physical way and often lack the insight and tools to communicate in a healthy way and foster an atmosphere of fun, love and affection.Topics in this episodeLearn what emotional safety is and why it is importantHow to identify the barriers to feeling loved and deeply bonded with your partnerObstacles to secure attachmentHow early childhood experiences create obstacles in your intimate relationshipTo learn more about our online program that helps couples improve their relationship and embark on a journey of self discovery and intimacy building click this link ------------> Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sep 9, 2022 • 31min
85 - Changing Together - Healthy Relationship Habits
Are you struggling to feel connected in your relationship?Does it feel like you have grown apart?Are there times you worry that you have lost the loving connection you enjoyed early in your relationship?Couples who are committed to personal growth and supporting each other feel more emotionally and intimately connected. By cultivating healthy, stimulating communication, couples can rediscover their passion for one another and build a resilient bond!Topics in this episodeHow to become your best selves togetherThe challenges of being in therapyHow a growth mindset benefits your relationshipHow to communicate in loving waysHow to support your partner in difficult timesTo learn more about our online program that helps couples improve their relationship and embark on a journey of self discovery and intimacy building click this link ------------> Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sep 2, 2022 • 34min
84 - Understanding Codependence - Interview with Dr. Rose Bricker
Codependence is a dynamic that affects a significant number of couples. It is an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner and erodes the solid foundation of a relationship. Frequently a codependent person feels worthless unless needed and sacrifices their well-being for the wellness of others. Codependency is not isolated to romantic relationships. It happens in families, at work, and in friendships.In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Dr. Rose Bricker. They share how to identify codependent patterns and ways to shift to interdependence. Dr. Rose shares her story of recovery from codependency and how becoming healthily interdependent in relationships opened her eyes to her past and created a path to a higher level of wellness. https://coda.org/Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 26, 2022 • 40min
83 - Living on Your Edge - Interview with Daniel Diaz Life Mastery Coach
A shift in mindset is achieved by bringing awareness to thoughts, feelings and behaviors. By shifting your attention from blaming others for your unhappiness to looking inward you gain empowerment and the freedom to achieve to your highest potential.In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Daniel Diaz, life mastery coach. He shares the radical transformations that he has experienced. He shares his inspiring story and the lessons he has learned along the way.Daniel Diaz - Life Mastery CoachSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 19, 2022 • 30min
82 - Relationship Ready - Preparing for a healthy partnership - Interview with Jessie Krall
Individuals enter into relationships unaware of the obstacles they will face to establish a healthy, loving connection that lasts a lifetime. By exploring unconscious feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, you can create the awareness needed to communicate and express love to your partner in a way that increases the likelihood of a long-lasting marriage or coupleship.In this episode, Tarah and EJ talk with Jessie Krall MA/LPC about a new online product that Tarah and Jessie created. Relationship Ready is a 10-lesson program designed for individuals to understand themselves better to find or enhance a loving, intimate relationship.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 12, 2022 • 34min
81 - Learning to Manage Stress and Anxiety as a Couple - Interview with Teresa Jansen
Our response to stress, anxiety, depression, and the myriad of challenging dynamics we face in a relationship is a physiological response. Developing the ability to respond to difficult times healthily and productively is a skill that can be learned. But unfortunately, individuals often rely on their instinctive responses in stressful times, which can lead to internal suffering and destabilization in their relationship.In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Teresa Jansen, a therapist and breathwork specialist. They discuss how dysregulation of the central nervous system is the most disruptive force in personal and relationship wellness. They focus on how breathwork can create significant positive change and offer specific and practical interventions to become more present, skillful, and comfortable when facing challenges in your relationship.breathedeepwithtj instagramPurchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 5, 2022 • 29min
80 - A Life Transformed - Interview with Victoria Rios
Every moment offers the opportunity to begin a new trend in your life. But unfortunately, it is tough to break behavioral patterns because they are often rooted in unconscious negative core beliefs.In this episode, Tarah and EJ interview Victoria Rios about her inspiring emotional and physical transformation story. She shares her journey of confronting her negative and limiting thoughts and how this led to a wellness journey and becoming a social media influencer impacting thousands of individuals' lives.instagram.com/vicslosingtiktok.com/vicslosingvicslosing.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands