

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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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

Jul 29, 2022 • 31min
79 - Importance of Play in Your Relationship - Renay Burger Interview Pt. 2
Curiosity and playfulness are two qualities that are over-abundant at the beginning of most relationships. But as time passes many couples get bogged down in the heaviness of life and lose their playful connection. This leads to negative communication patterns which drain the love and fun out of their interactions.In this episode Tarah and EJ speak with Renay Burger, LMFT a therapist who focuses on creative and playful ways to reconnect couples. They discuss the importance of creating connecting light-hearted moments and how this fosters intimacy and trust.Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 22, 2022 • 26min
78 - Staying Connected - The Importance of Play in a Relationship - Interview with Renay Burger LMFT
Curiosity and playfulness are two qualities that are over-abundant at the beginning of most relationships. But as time passes many couples get bogged down in the heaviness of life and lose their playful connection. This leads to negative communication patterns which drain the love and fun out of their interactions.In this episode, Tarah and EJ speak with Renay Burger, LMFT a therapist who focuses on creative and playful ways to reconnect couples. They discuss the importance of creating connecting light-hearted moments and how this fosters intimacy and trust.Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 15, 2022 • 27min
77 - Spectrum of Intimacy - Learning to Love Completely
One of the primary reasons couples come to counseling is that they feel that their intimate relationship has deteriorated. Intimacy is the expression of love to your partner in various ways. To cultivate a satisfying and connected intimate relationship, couples must understand that intimacy and sex are not synonymous. If you measure your connection with your partner exclusively by your sexual connection, it will be difficult to remain emotionally and physically connected.In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss the importance of cultivating an intimate connection in various ways, including kind words, non-sexual touch, appreciation, and much more. They explore why couples detach intimately and strategies to reconnect, express love, and cultivate satisfying intimacy.Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 8, 2022 • 36min
76 - Healthy Family Dynamics - Navigating the Daughter-in-Law/Mother-In-Law Relationship
Creating a healthy and functional family unit is challenging. Extended family relationships often create conflicts of loyalty that slowly erode trust and intimate connection. By understanding the complications of family dynamics from a holistic perspective couples have the opportunity to be more intentional in how they communicate and create systems that minimize conflict and encourage empathy and loving support.In this episode, Tarah and EJ interview Cristina Piastrini, LPC. Cristina shares information about the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law from a anthropological and evolutionary psychology perspective. They broaden the viewers perspective beyond the more typical discussion of healthy boundaries in extended family relationships.Purchase Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 1, 2022 • 21min
75 - Following Through - How to Build Trust in Your Relationship
It is the small things that you do every day that enrich your relationship with your partner. When couples intentionally try to "Follow Through" on the commitments they make to their partner, it builds trust and a solid and loving bond. By understanding what is essential to your partner and creating a consistent effort to be there for them, they tend to be more expressive of their love and more patient.In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss why "Following Through" can be difficult without intentionality and share how they have seen this dynamic affect them and hundreds of other couples.Learn more about Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 24, 2022 • 32min
74 - Psychiatry from a Holistic Point of View - Interview with Dr. Warren Kane
The mental health system is a confusing and often frustrating system for many patients to navigate. Once an individual breaks past the stigma of seeking mental health support they begin a journey without a roadmap. They struggle to understand the difference between therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and a myriad of other mental health providers. .In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Dr. Warren Kane, a board certified psychiatrist. Dr. Kane discusses the struggles many individuals face when they seek a pharmaceutical intervention for their mental health struggles.Dr. Warren KaneDISCLAIMER: The material provided during this podcast is for informational purposes only. Although I am a psychiatrist, listening to this podcast does not create a treatment relationship between us and nothing presented herein should be construed as medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands


