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The Evolved Marriage Podcast

The Evolved Marriage Podcast

Hosted by: Eric & Kate MacDougall

Join Kate and Eric MacDougall as they talk about all things Intimacy. Growth in your marriage doesn't need to be a drag! We make growth and connection fun, and give you actionable skills to make sure the best years of...

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Gottman's Four Horseman Part 2: Contempt

Episode #21

This week, we go into our 2nd part in our 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, we talk about contempt. Why it's the worst of the horseman, how Kate and I used to have contempt for each...
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Gottman's Four Horsemen Part 1: Criticism

Episode #20

This week, we start a 4 part series based on John Gottman's four horsemen. In this episode, we tap into criticism. Why it shows up in a marriage, how it's destructive, and how to remove it from your marriage for...
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How marriage therapy changed our life, and why everyone should be doing it.

Episode #19

This week, we chat about our experience with Emotional Focused Therapy (by Sue Johnson), How it changed the game for how we show up in marriage, and why, to us, therapy is used as a way to "grow", instead of as a way...
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Using your spouse to "fix" the way you feel when you are uncomfortable

Episode #18

This week, Eric and Kate chat about how Kate leans on the marriage when she has trouble with her experience of life.Learn specific, actionable skills you can take into your relationship by joining us on Youtube....
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Using Sex to feel better and why it's dysfunctional!

Episode #17

This week, Eric and Kate pull an audible and open about how Eric has been feeling lately, and how he uses his marriage, and specifically SEX to feel better about himself.Learn specific, actionable skills you can take...
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Model a healthy marriage. Your kids will thank you for it.

Episode #16

This week, join Eric and Kate as they explain how to make sure your kids grow up to be well-adjusted adults. Why what you are focusing on might not help them in the long run, and how you can have an amazing, sexy...
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How to Parent as a TEAM!

Episode #15

This week, Kate and Eric explain their strength-based approach to parenting. They share how you can get on the same page as your spouse, and bring the best out of each other to benefit your kids AND your marriage.You...
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Are you too busy to get Bee-zay?

Episode #14

This week, Kate and Eric talk about the "busy excuse" that is preventing intimacy from THRIVING in your marriage.  How do you get out of the always being busy to create amazing, connected intimacy in your marriage?...
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Stay connected in your marriage....Set Boundaries!

Episode #13

This week, join Eric and Kate as they explain why boundaries are a MUST in a healthy marriage, what can happen if you avoid making them for yourself, and the difference between a boundary and an agreement.Learn...
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We're recovering codependents....Are you?

Episode #12

This week, join Kate and Eric as they share the difference between codependency and interdependency.  How to know if you have codependent behaviour and why it's dysfunctional to your marriage. Learn specific,...
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Repairing vs. resolving conflict. Do both!!

Episode #11

This week, Kate and Eric explaining the difference between repair and resolve in a marriage. We explain why they are both important, and healthy steps on how to do it.Learn specific, actionable skills you can take...
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You can't change your spouse, here's what do to instead!

Episode #10

Kate and Eric explain why changing your spouse is a horrible idea, and what to do instead.We will give you skills you can practice to create lasting, healthy change in your marriage.Learn specific, actionable skills...
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