

Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice, Intimacy & Couples Communication
EJ and Tarah Kerwin
Stronger relationships start here. The Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosted by licensed therapists and partners Tarah & E.J. Kerwin, gives couples the tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create lasting intimacy.Tarah and EJ share practical strategies, real-life stories, and therapist-guided insights to help you break negative cycles and deepen your connection.Each week you’ll learn how to:Practice couples therapy skills at homeStop fighting and start communicatingRebuild trust after conflict or distanceStrengthen both emotional and physical intimacyHear real couples share struggles and breakthroughsWith over 20,000 monthly downloads, Relationship Renovation is trusted worldwide by couples who want advice that is expert, relatable, and actionable.Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, this podcast is your roadmap to transform conflict into connection.Subscribe today—and start building the relationship you’ve been hoping for.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 46min
96 - Infant Attachment and Intentional Parenting - Interview with Liz Memel MA/RIE Associate
Do you lack confidence in your parenting?Would you like to learn more about how early childhood affects you as an adult?Topics in this episodeHow instincts versus intentional parenting change your parenting styleThe importance of recognizing an infant's need for autonomyA vast amount of resources to educate parentsLiz offers private consultation and group courses, many on zoom, in Educaring® for all levels of interest - short Intro, comprehensive pre-natal, 60-hour course for all students, and online or in-person Parent Guidance classes (in her home studio in Ventura County) for families with children from birth to age two. RIE® Wanderland, a newer program from Authentic Babies, offers time and space outdoors, alongside Liz, being present for honoring humans relating - one family at a time - with their birth to 8-year-old family members in a freeing, safe natural environment, exploring anything, including themselvesLiz Memel's WebsiteMoving with Pleasure from the Beginning; the importance of observation in early childhoodRIE.orgEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com with any questions or topics for future episodesTo 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

Nov 18, 2022 • 34min
95 - How to Talk About Sex - An Exercise to Cultivate Communication About Sex
Is it difficult to begin a discussion about intimacy in your relationship?Do you understand your partner's thoughts and feelings about sex and intimacy?Do you want to improve your intimate relationship?Topics in this episodeLearning how to understand how your partner's sexuality developed as a young personHow to have a compassionate, understanding, and connected intimate relationshipHow beliefs about sex change as you matureThe importance of consistently communicating about your intimate relationshipEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com with any questions or topics for future episodesTo 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

Nov 11, 2022 • 44min
94 - Love and Sex - Staying Connected During Intimacy Struggles
Are you and your partner struggling to connect intimately?Is the subject of sex something both of you avoid?Do you crave a deeper connection but don't know how to communicate about it?Topics in this episodeWhy couples struggle to communicate about sex and intimacyThe importance of cultivating empathy when a couple struggles with different sex drivesThe importance of self-reflection, personal honesty, and letting down defensesEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com with any questions or topics for future episodesTo 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

Nov 4, 2022 • 44min
93 - Healthy Parenting and Family Habits - Interview with Enjoying Your Blended Family
Do you and your partner struggle to feel connected in your parenting?Are there family dynamics that pull you and your partner apart?Topics in this episodeThe importance of staying connected in your relationship and why couples often pull apart in stressful momentsCommon struggles for blended familiesCommunication strategies that foster loving and respectful interactionsThe importance of creating a unified parenting styleLearn more about Enjoying Your Blended FamilyEnjoying Your Blended Family PodcastEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com with any questions or topics for future episodesTo 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

Oct 28, 2022 • 41min
92 - Emotional Security - Understanding the Obstacles to Secure Attachment -Interview with Gabe Lobato MS
Do you feel insecure in your relationship?Are you having a hard time understanding why you are struggling to resolve conflict in a healthy way?Are you struggling to give and receive affection from your partner?Topics in this episodeSteps to create security in challenging momentsHow to build an "emotional bank account" for complex momentsThe importance of creating emotional connections with your partnerHow to create interactions with your partner that fosters deeper connectionEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com with any questions or topics for future episodesTo 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

Oct 21, 2022 • 27min
91 - Emotions in Your Relationship - How to Become More Connected with Your Partner
Do you feel emotionally connected with your partner?Do you know how to discuss feelings in your relationship?Would you like to connect with your partner on a deeper level?Topics in this episodeA step by step exercise to help you and your partner understand each other's feelingsTarah and EJ go through each question in order to help couples understand the tone and content of this exerciseEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com for a copy of this exercise.To 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

Oct 14, 2022 • 18min
90 - Creating Vulnerable Moments - An Intimacy Building Exercise
Do you and your partner struggle to connect in a vulnerable way?Is it difficult to create connected and openhearted moments?When couples let down their guards and connect in a vulnerable way they feel more deeply connected. They become more affectionate and supportive of one another and create a foundation of love and admiration.Topics in this episodeA six question exercise to help you and your partner share a vulnerable momentTarah and EJ go through each question in order to help couples understand the tone and content of this exerciseEmail us -- info@relationshiprenovation.com for a copy of this exercise.To 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

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


