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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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The 9 Core Relationship Needs (Part 2)

Episode #177

In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how taking responsibility for your needs and collaborating with your partner creates a thriving relationship.Topics:➡️ Understanding that meeting your relational needs starts...
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The 9 Core Relationship Needs (Part 1)

Episode #176

In this episode, Kate and Eric dive deep into the foundational and relational needs that create thriving, connected relationships.Topics:➡️ Emotional safety and trust as the unshakable foundation of intimacy.➡️ The...
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Why You Might Enjoy your Partner's Suffering

Episode #175

In this episode, Kate & Eric  reveal powerful insights on handling marital frustrations before they turn toxic.Topics: ➡️ Accepting minor annoyances as part of married life➡️ Addressing irritations openly to...
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Why You Don't Feel Like a Priority to Your Spouse

Episode #174

In this episode, Kate and Eric  explore how self-perception influences relationships and the deep impact of feeling like you're always second best.Topics: ➡️ Unpacking Internal Narratives: How our self-stories shape...
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Are You Avoiding Intimacy?

Episode #173

In this episode, Kate & Eric explore how we avoid true intimacy and the impact of pseudo-connection on our lives.Topics:➡️ The illusion of intimacy in today’s world: why it’s easy to settle for shallow...
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Is your Spouse Steamrolling You?

Episode #172

In this episode, Kate & Eric discuss the unhealthy communication pattern of steamrolling and its impact on relationships.Topics: ➡️ Definition and examples of steamrolling in conversations➡️ How insecurity and...
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Could Celibacy improve your Love Life?

Episode #171

In this episode,  Kate and Eric delve into the often overlooked aspect of celibacy within marriage—not as a permanent lifestyle but as a strategic choice to enhance relationship dynamics.Topics: ➡️ Discussing...
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The Best Catalyst for Change

Episode #170

In this episode, Eric and Kate dive deep into the complexities of anger and how it can be both destructive and transformative in relationships.Topics: ➡️ Understanding the spectrum of anger in men and women.➡️ How...
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Small Choices that have a HUGE Impact

Episode #169

In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore how small, consistent actions can lead to big transformations in relationships.Topics: ➡️ The impact of small, daily actions on connection and trust.➡️ Kate highlights...
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Why You Don't Actually Need to Fix your Marriage

This episode discusses the misleading idea of a "quick fix" for marriages and emphasizes the importance of commitment, growth, and realistic expectations in relationships.Topics:➡️ The myth of the "quick fix" in...
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The Best Thing You can Do to Build Trust in your Marriage

Episode #167

In this episode, Eric and Kate MacDougall explore the transformative power of saying "no" in relationships to build trust and establish boundaries.Topics: ➡️ Importance of saying "no" for trust and integrity. ➡️ Risks...
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This Simple Shift will Upgrade your Relationship

Episode #166

In this episode, Kate and Eric explore how shifting from victim to growth mindset can transform relationships.Topics:➡️ Shifting from life happening to you, to life happening for you➡️ Using discomfort as a tool for...
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