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Episode 22: How to Want To

Today I am discussing the topic of how to want to the things that serve you, your husband and your marriage. Specifically, I’m talking about how to generate motivation to put forth the effort to continue to try to work on your marriage, to be loving and kind when you’re not getting it in return, and to let go of past hurts and truly forgive.

If you’re feeling like you’re in a place of stagnation where you’re not experiencing any changes yet you’re doing all the things you feel you’re “supposed” to be doing but your husband is not and you’re at the point where you feel that it’s too hard…listen close and then listen again. This episode will definitely offer you some valuable insight.

Get your mental notebook and think about your own situation as I discuss 3 things that you can do to revive your commitment and improve your marriage.

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Episode 21: The Secret Behind the “Should’s” in Marriage

How many times have you thought to yourself, my husband should be saying, be thinking, be doing, etc.? My guess would be that you’ve had that thought several times in your marriage.  

This thought is in part because we come to marriage with certain expectations but we never really investigate the expectation to determine if it’s in the best interest of our marriage. If you would scan that list you have created of all the things that your husband should be doing on the other end of that you would find something pretty surprising.

Listen in as we explore how these “should’s” are really a request for something different that is actually preventing you from loving your husband with radical acceptance and unconditional love.

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Episode 20: Felt Needs vs. Real Needs in Marriage

Sometimes there are things that you don’t want to hear but often it’s those very things that transform you forever in the best way possible and I believe that this episode will be one of those things for you.

I am excited to share with you this concept of felt needs versus real needs. Felt means are those wants, wishes, and desires that we all have as humans and that we certainly have as wives. Real needs, on the other hand, are the real qualities you need in order to develop into who you are supposed to be. We focus mostly on those felt needs while ignoring the things we really need in order to become our best.

In this episode I share why giving greater attention to your real needs will help you achieve the happiness and peace you truly desire.

I also mention my coaching program, Breakthrough, which you can learn more about here: http://berelateable.com/breakthrough2019

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Episode 19: When You Don’t Get What You Want

Today we are discussing when you don’t get what you want. How do you react when your husband doesn’t give you what you want or expect from him? I’m sure if you’re honest, it’s not something you’re proud of. It’s so easy to give ourselves permission to look at him in such a negative light, only seeing what’s not there rather than focusing on what is there. This view is clouding your judgment of your husband more than you know. And it is one of the biggest things responsible for unhappiness in a marriage.

We will be exploring the ways to change those negative emotions. What I’m about to share is going to blow your mind. It’s going to challenge you, it’s going to stretch you and it’s going to be a game changer if you let it.

Tune in to learn more.

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Episode 18: How to Change the Way You Feel About Your Husband

Today’s topic is one that every wife thinks about from time to time and that is how to change the way you feel about your husband.

You may be in that place right now where when you look at your husband you just feel like there’s so much wrong with him or there’s so much you wish was different about how he’s being. I think this episode will definitely be relevant to you. Feelings are fleeting and they change from day to day. And along with that, how you feel about your husband can change from day to day as well. Therefore we should not always make decisions based on how we feel in the moment.

There five things I think are really important to recognize and pay attention to in order to change the way you feel about your husband. Listen in to learn what they are.

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Episode 17: 3 Things You MUST Stop Believing About Your Husband

Today we are discussing 3 things you MUST stop believing about your husband. These are the things that do not serve you. These are the things that do not help your marriage and actually take you away from everything you really want.

As we approach this conversation today it is my hope that you have several ah-ha moments that help you shift your belief so you can have another seat at the table of your marriage.

 Before you press play, I want you to think about what is it that you want? What is it is that you want to create in the relationship with your husband? This episode is about moving you forward as soon as you let go of these beliefs. Let’s go!

 

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Episode 16: Essential Marriage Mindsets

Today we are discussing essential marriage mindsets. I strongly believe that the making or breaking of your marriage is largely a function of your mindset. Your mindset is comprised of the thoughts you have that you continually repeat over and over again. These thoughts become engrained in your mind, in your daily activities and ultimately create your belief system. This episode is all about you becoming aware of your thoughts, the story you create in your mind, and how they influence how you feel about your husband and act in your marriage.

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Episode 15: Marriage Habits for the New Year

Happy New Year to you! I am speaking amazing blessings over your life for 2019. I pray that it will absolutely blow your mind.

Today I will share with you 5 marriage habits that you should consider incorporating into your marriage this year. These are daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly habits that will improve communication, increase your connection and reduce unnecessary conflict. Rather than being overwhelmed by all of the things you “should” be doing, I want you to listen to all 5 and then identify the one that you will make a priority for 2019. Simple is best in this area so you can truly develop them as habits that feel like second nature.

Listen in to learn more.

 

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Episode 14: The Power of a Decision

We make decisions all the time whether we are aware of them or not. Today we are focusing on those major decisions that can change the trajectory of your life. It’s so important to ensure that you know what you want. Your decisions must be aligned with your values and identity. Why? Because decisions shape your destiny. Every decision positions you for a transformation in your life.

Listen in as we discuss how you can become more aware of the decisions you make to ensure that you are congruent with your true desire for your marriage.

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Episode 13: 5 Things Your Husband Wants to Hear From You

If you’ve ever wondered what your husband wants to hear from you then you have tuned in to the right place.

In the spirit of Christmas and gift giving, I want us to stretch our imagination a bit and think about the gifts you can offer your husband through your words. There are ways you can touch his heart that are more valuable and meaningful than anything you could purchase. Let’s look at some of those gifts that really matter. Today we are discussing 5 things that your husband wants to hear from you.

Join the conversation to learn what they are.

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Episode 12: How to Get What You Want

Today we are talking about how to get what you want. You probably have your hand raised right now and you’re saying, yes sign me up for that all day, every day. LOL Good! Because I have a 3-step formula for you to be able to get what you want in your marriage or in any other area of life.

Listen in to learn how the formula works.

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Episode 11: How to Create a Miracle in Your Marriage

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Christmas is my favorite holiday for many reasons. I love spending time with my family and celebrating the miracle of Christ.

Today we will be talking about how to create a miracle in your marriage. We will expand our definition of miracles. Yes, miracles are those supernatural unexplained moves of GOD. But I want you to begin to explore the possibility that a miracle in your marriage is something that you can actually co-create and co-produce with GOD.

I believe that miracles happen through the power of GOD within us. Listen in as I explain this viewpoint.

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Episode 10: How to Improve Your Communication

Communication. It is probably one of the biggest issues that people come to me about regarding their marriage. Many couples feel like they can’t communicate well and want help learning how to do so more effectively. I am super excited about today’s topic because I have a unique take on communication that may surprise you. Better communication doesn’t start with listening, using the right words and the right tone. There is something even more important that you must address first. Want to know what it is? Tune in with an open mind and listen for something different than maybe what you are expecting to hear.

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Episode 9: The Set Up in Your Set Back

Today, we’re talking about setbacks in our life. I’d like you to get an example in your mind now of a time where you had a set back and felt like you were not making any progress. It can be in any area of your life. How did you see that situation? How did you feel? Did you ultimately find a solution to move you forward? In this episode, I’ll be sharing some of the perspectives and skills you need in order to ensure your set-back sets you up for even greater success. Join me in the conversation to take a second look at what you *think* is holding you back.  

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Episode 8: How to Control Your Emotions

Today we are going to talk about how to control our emotions. I think as women we are very tuned into our emotions. We are very conscious of when we over react or when we’re in an emotion that we rather not feel. We have a very low emotional pain tolerance and so we spend a lot of time observing ourselves in negative emotions but don’t really know what to do to get ourselves out. I think the mistake that many of us make is that we tell ourselves the story that we’re just emotional people and that when certain situations happen we’re always going to respond in a certain way. We justify our emotions whether they serve us or not. The key to controlling our emotions is simple. If you consistently apply the technique I share, you’ll find it so much easier to maintain your peace and calm. Did I peak your interest? Listen to lean more.

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Episode 7: The Insider Secret to a Better Marriage

In this episode, I am spilling the tea on the insider secret to a better marriage. Many people think that they will experience a better marriage when communication improved, they have better interactions together, or more empathy and understanding from their husband. But none of those things will matter if you don’t first take care of this MAJOR thing first. Listen in to this episode where I share exactly what it is and how you can apply this principle to your life today

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Episode 6: When You’ve Been Let Down

Today we are going to talk about being let down. Many of us have had the experience of being let down at some point in our life. I’m going to be speaking from the context of marriage. I want you to think of an instance where you felt let down because of your husband’s actions. A time where things did not go your way. An instance where an expectation was not met. A need unfulfilled. A desire not realized. Now hold on to that thought and feeling and let us take a journey to change our perspective on it. I want to introduce you to a perspective that doesn’t cause so much sadness and hurt and result in resentment between you and your husband. How do you handle being let down in ways that move you forward? Listen to learn how.

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Prayers for Your Marriage (Challenge)

You already know you should pray for your marriage on a consistent basis. But sometimes it seems like nothing is changing. Perhaps that’s because God’s waiting for you to pray for the right things.

I know this from personal experience.

The unraveling of my own marriage was not something that announced itself with the formality or grandeur of a symphony orchestra.

It was more of a quiet, consistent, side note. And an off-key on at that.

Slowly over time, other things took priority.

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Prayers for Your Marriage

 

You knew marriage would be work. But you never expected it to be this hard. Loving your husband right now seems like more work than you are willing to put in.

You are so disappointed by everything that’s going wrong.

The image you had of your life together has been destroyed by unmet expectations, heartbreak and conflict.

When you look at him or think of him, all you see is the ways he let you down and just isn’t the man you want anymore.

You’ve been praying for your marriage, hoping so badly that things would turn around.

And right now it seems like nothing is changing.

He’s no different, and your heart is hardening towards him.

You’re more impatient, irritable, and resentful.

You’re losing faith that things will ever be different.

I know EXACTLY how you feel.

The unraveling of my own marriage was something that devastated me to my core. We were once so happy and everyone saw us as the “perfect” couple.

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What to Pray for Your Marriage So that God Answers

You already know you should pray for your marriage on a consistent basis. But sometimes it seems like nothing is changing. Perhaps that’s because God’s waiting for you to pray for the right things.

I know this from personal experience.

The unraveling of my own marriage was not something that announced itself with the formality or grandeur of a symphony orchestra.

It was more of a quiet, consistent, side note. And an off-key on at that.

Slowly over time, other things took priority.