The Empowered Wife Podcast: Marriage Help with Laura Doyle
Episodes
232: My Husband Speaks To Me So Disrespectfully: 3 Simple Fixes
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your husband speaks to you disrespectfully, it feels really hurtful and embarrassing, especially if anyone else hears it, even if it's just your ki...
231: How to Deal With Unmet Needs in a Relationship: 2 Secrets You Rarely Hear
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I got married, I thought my husband would support me, kiss away my tears, listen to my problems, desire me, snuggle with me, and do everything he...
230: Are Compliments Important in a Relationship? 3 Ways to Get More!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're anything like me, you love hearing your man say you're beautiful and the best wife or you did a great job. If you're not hearing those thing...
229: My Husband Would Rather Drink Too Much Than Be With Me: The 3-Step Cure
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you see your husband drinking too much, it's very scary because you can't help but wonder: Is this an addiction? Is he an alcoholic? If so, every...
228: 4 Significant Ways to Make Your Husband Happy
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your man isn't happy, of course you want to cheer him up so you're not getting dragged down yourself, which is tiring. I thought I could make my hu...
227: 5 Signs Your Husband Has a Crush on Another Woman
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your husband has a crush on another woman, it can make you feel terrible and not special. He committed to loving you and only you 'til death do us ...
226: My Husband is Always Negative (3 Ways to Change That)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being around Eeyore all the time is draining and discouraging. How are you supposed to enjoy life when your man is constantly making gloomy comments a...
225: 3 Decisive Strategies for When Your Husband Calls You Names
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It has such a chilling effect on intimacy you're getting called names, especially rude ones that you wouldn't even want to repeat. It's so hurtful and...
224: 2 Effective Ways to Start Over in a Relationship
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you want a reset, you don't like the track things are on… There's too much conflict, tension or distance. Maybe you miss how passionate your re...
223: Signs Your Husband Resents You (And What to Do)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When your husband resents you, the tension is so uncomfortable, especially if he's just scowling or hiding in his cave and being silent, ignoring you,...
222: My Husband Left Me Because He Was Unhappy
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's so devastating and hurtful if your husband leaves you because he's unhappy. First, he loved you enough to marry you in front of God and everybody...
221: How I Ruined Valentine's Day
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap Here's what you'll get: ...
220: 3 Ways to Force Your Marriage to Improve
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When my marriage was really bad, I just wanted to force it to get better through sheer will. That's why I made John go to marriage counseling! I was w...
219: How do you respect a husband who hasn't earned it?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your husband isn't keeping his promises, like to love, honor and cherish you, or is drinking way too much or there's another woman who's too close ...
218: 3 Ways to Rebuild a Relationship and Stop Struggling
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been struggling in your relationship for a while, you're probably exhausted. I remember how hopeless and scared I felt when we'd been strugg...
217: 3 Mistakes with Splitting Chores
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I found myself doing all the housework not long after we were married because I thought it would be nice for him and I wanted to be a nice wife, plus ...
216: 5 Mistakes That Make Him Tune You Out
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of the great mysteries of my life, so I want to share this with as many women as possible. I don't want anybody to suffer just because th...
215: My Husband is Bent on Divorce: A True First Coaching Session
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're anything like I was, this isn't the first year you've resolved to improve your relationship. I said it year after year because I was so stuc...
214: Mistakes Were Made: Relationship Coaches Confess
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every month the Certified Relationship Coaches and I get together and tell true stories about our relationships because having lots of stories to shar...
213: How to Find a Relationship Coach (Top 3 Things to Look For)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're going to trust someone with something as important as making your marriage last and thrive, it's scary. You want to make sure it's the rig...
212: My Husband Treats Me Like a Roommate
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When your husband treats you like a roommate, it feels cold and lonely. You didn't get married to have a roommate! You got married to enjoy each other...
211: In-laws vs. Outlaws: Only One is Wanted - Empowered Wife Podcast with Laura Doyle EP# 211
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, I don't have much to say about outlaws. I just love that joke, that the difference between outlaws and in-laws is that outlaws are wanted. That'...
210: My Husband Doesn't Respect Me
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels really bad when the man who promised to love honor and cherish you sneers at you when you're talking, takes sides with the kids, doesn't both...
209: My Kids Don't Respect Me!
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First of all, I don't even have kids to disrespect me, so this could be a really short podcast because what do I know?! Sure, I know what it's like to...
208: What Is Emotional Cheating?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you suspect your man is just a little too emotionally intimate with another woman, it feels terrible. It's threatening because emotional intimacy w...
207: My Husband is in Love With Someone Else
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What could be worse than knowing that your husband loves someone else when he should be devoted to you and only you? This should not be happening. It'...
206 What Does it mean when your husband rejects you sexually
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Going from feeling desired and sexy to getting rejected by your own husband is a terrible feeling. Is there something wrong with him? With you? Is it ...
205: For a Long Lasting Marriage, Say This Phrase Every Day.
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not only will this phrase help make your marriage last a lifetime, it will also help your marriage stay shiny and amazing. Because it's not just the w...
204: Connection Framework: Paying it Forward
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've discovered four things that are pivotal for wives fixing their marriage. But one in particular helps you make quantum leaps in your marriage bec...
203: How to Fix a Struggling Marriage to a Bipolar Husband
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's so dreary to find out you're married to someone with bouts of exhaustion and depression interspersed with manic behavior. It feels like bait and ...
202: Why Do Men Look at Other Women
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part of why you decided to go all in and commit to your man is because he made you feel special. So when you see your husband checking out other women...
201: Are You Living in a Loveless Marriage? (Do These 3 Things)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you miss snuggling on the couch, dreaming about your future together, and spontaneous dance grooves in the hallway, it's disappointing when that go...
200: 5 Lessons from 200 Empowered Wife Interviews
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 200th episode of the Empowered Wife Podcast, so first of all, let's have some confetti! Yay! It's because of you listening to this podcast...
199: Why Is My Husband So Defensive
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's annoying when you're trying to have a conversation and your man either clams up and gets cold or raises his voice or starts arguing with you. It ...
198: Lack of Intimacy in Marriage
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lacking emotional and physical intimacy in my marriage was miserable. With no deep conversations, flirting, or laughing together, I felt rejected and ...
197: How to Handle the Silent Treatment with Dignity
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The silent treatment can make you feel really bad and make you desperate to end the tension. It's scary and takes up a lot of energy wondering how lon...
196: Feeling Rejected by My Husband During Pregnancy
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being pregnant is vulnerable. When you're getting ready to welcome a baby, you want to feel secure about your future, to know that you're loved and de...
195: How to Fall Back in Love with Your Husband
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A coach recently shared with me that she decided to become a coach even though she didn't love her husband because she wanted to be kinder. She was ac...
194: 3 Signs Your Husband Is Not Supportive Now
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels terrible when the guy who used to trip over himself trying to help you is now interested only in staring at his phone or staying at work all ...
193: My Husband and I Have Nothing to Talk About
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about what to do when you find yourself thinking, "Hey, my husband and I have nothing ...
192: When He Doesn't Love You Back
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels so rejecting when you find out your guy doesn't love you back, like you've been let down in the worst way when you least expected it. Your he...
191: Transform Your Marriage with the 6 Intimacy Skills™
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are trying to practice the 6 Intimacy Skills™ in your relationship and it feels like they're not working or you can't remember to do them or ...
190: How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels really bad when your husband doesn't care about your needs, even when you tell him over and over. But what if it's not that he doesn't care b...
189: How to Trigger a Man's Hero Instinct
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Men are highly motivated to make their wives happy. Notice I didn't say "some men" or "most men" but just "men." That's because in my research where I...
188: I Don't Trust My Husband
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's terrible to feel like you can't trust the man you married, whether you don't trust him to be faithful, to take care of the kids, or to be respons...
187: Living with an Addict [Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling & Porn]
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about how to live with an addict. My guest Karyn was devastated by her husband's addic...
186: How to Be a Good Wife
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was the perfect wife. Right up until I actually got married. That's when it all went kablooey. I worked so hard as a wife that I gave myself at le...
185: My Husband Betrayed Me
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's no worse feeling than discovering your worst fear has come true and that the man you promised to love, honor and cherish has done the unspeaka...
184: Emotionally Unavailable Husband
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Robyn was doing life by herself, lonely and disconnected from her emotionally unavailable husband. But then she did something that made her s...
183: My Husband Blames Me for Everything
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For years, my guest Tilly's husband threatened her with divorce. They argued constantly and she was living in fear. Then she started doing some experi...
182: Why Is Marriage Important?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Anne was separated for over two years, and her husband started seeing another woman. When Anne started with the Intimacy Skills, he responded...
181: Best Marriage Support Group
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a good marriage support group is so smart because we humans are social creatures who tend to do what we see others doing. If someone you k...
180: 3 Secrets to Rebuilding Trust in Marriage
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're trying to fathom how you could ever rebuild the trust in your marriage, it means you've had it broken in a big way. That's so painful and sc...
179: Is Marriage Counseling Worth It?
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you and I have been hanging out together for a while on this podcast, then you already know how I feel now about marriage canceling, I mean marriag...
178: Ending World Divorce Update
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm on a mission to end world divorce and know that you're with me! Now imagine how great it will be when the social norm is that couples stay togethe...
177: Married to an Angry Man: 3 Mistakes Wives Make
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being married to an angry man is scary because it's unpredictable. It's only natural to make like a turtle and retreat into your shell because it can ...
176: Your Journey to Becoming a Ridiculously Happy Wife
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're struggling in your marriage because you're getting hurt, neglected or criticized, it's so discouraging and draining. Maybe your husband ha...
175: Marriage and Money: How to Handle Finances in Marriage
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If only getting married made your finances as cinchy as economists make it sound. Sharing the rent or mortgage, grocery bills and utilities saves so m...
174: 3 Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting married and expecting it to look a certain way then getting let down when it's not is so discouraging. It can even put your marriage at risk. ...
173: Top 5 Signs Your Marriage Won't Last
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your husband is saying it's over or he's more interested in someone else, that's terrifying and painful. It's tempting to believe that it's not up ...
172: Why Does My Husband Watch Porn?
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you discover that your husband watches porn, it can feel really bad, disrespectful even. Here you're his only partner in the bedroom, but he's wa...
171: Top 3 Reasons There's No Passion in Your Marriage
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When there's no passion in your marriage, it's a huge disappointment because that's a big part of the allure of marriage. You vowed to love in sicknes...
170: The Empowered Wife Workshop
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I first taught the Six Intimacy Skills™ to women in my living room. When there were too many of us to fit in the room, I started offering workshops ...
169: Can a Relationship Be Saved after Domestic Violence?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Physical abuse is one of the scariest things you can experience. If you're not safe with your own husband, then when are you ever safe? Everyone who k...
168: What to Give Him for Valentine's Day
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week my guest Suzette mentioned she had come across my blog on what your husband really wants for Valentine's Day and experimented with those sug...
167: Step-by-Step Instructions on Fixing Your Marriage
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I first interviewed happily married women on their secrets, they said these crazy things that made no sense to me. But I was desperate enough to ...
166: Insights from the Husband of an Empowered Wife: Part 3
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is not a student but rather the husband of a podcast guest and Laura Doyle certified relationship coach. He generously agreed to be part of our ...
165: Insights from the Husband of an Empowered Wife: Part 2
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dwight is not a student but rather the husband of a podcast guest and coach trainee. He generously agreed to be part of our Man Panel series, and toda...
164: Insights from the Husband of an Empowered Wife: Part 1
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest, Samuel, is not a student but rather the husband of a podcast guest and coach trainee. He generously agreed to be part of our Man Panel serie...
163: How to Become an Adored Wife: The 5-Day Challenge
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, then you have heard a thing or two about The Six Intimacy Skills™. Well, I have a confession. W...
162: 3 Secrets for Preventing an Empty Nest Divorce? [+Statistics]
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your kids leave home to spread their wings, it's exciting! And bittersweet. It's exactly what you raised them to do but also a letdown because yo...
How Does Chronic Pain Affect Your Marriage
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you already know if you or your husband has chronic pain, it can put a big strain on a marriage! When one of you is always hurting, it's an ever pr...
160: 4 Steps to Fight for Your Marriage When Separated
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been separated, I don't need to tell you what a stressful, heartbreaking experience it is. It's also awkward and embarrassing to have t...
159: 3 Signs the Relationship is Over for Him
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap Here's what you'll get: ...
158: 2 Cures for an Emotionally Detached Husband
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your husband is there but not there, it's lonely. It's also stressful and exhausting. When you're reaching out trying to get reassurance and he d...
157: This Happens When Your Marriage Drama Ends
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When my marriage was full of drama, it was incredibly taxing. I felt so overwhelmed and consumed by our problems. It was painful and exhausting to fig...
156: 3 Actions to take if your Husband Looks at Other Females Online
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you fell in love with your husband, he made you feel beautiful, sexy and special. So it can be crushing to find out that he's looking at other wo...
155: What to do if He Doesn't Want You Anymore and it Hurts
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If he doesn't want you anymore, it does hurt—really bad. Whether his actions are speaking louder than words and he's too busy to spend time with you...
154: 5 Ways to Maintain Balance in a Relationship
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When things were out of balance in my marriage, I was seething with resentment about my husband not doing enough chores or making enough money, which ...
153: 3 Tips to Deal with Relationship Doubts
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody has doubts about their relationship from time to time. It's painful when you feel like your values don't match, or your husband is engaging ...
152: The Adored Wife Roadmap
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A student named Gigi told me she wanted intimacy in her marriage but didn't really know what it looked like. "I've been married for over 20 years," sh...
151: 3 Signs Your Marriage is in Trouble
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your marriage is in trouble, you know it because you're worried. And you're scared something bad will happen to your family, like getting broken ...
150: What Makes a Marriage Last Forever?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you first say the words "I do," the idea that your marriage will last forever feels like a given. Of course it will! That's why you're committing...
149: 5 Ways to Fix a Sexless Marriage
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're anything like me, you love feeling desired. When the physical passion is missing or rare in your relationship, it makes you feel undesirable...
148: What is Cheating in a Relationship?
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're asking yourself what cheating is, that means you're already between a rock and a hard place trying to figure out what to do. Like, what if h...
147: 3 Things you Can't Forgive in a Relationship
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody knows there are some things you can't just forgive in marriage. Like abuse–physical, emotional or verbal. It's terrible. Two is being chea...
146: 7 Resources for Fixing Your Marriage
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your marriage is falling apart, it can be pretty hard to know exactly what to do next, except for going to marriage counseling. Everyone knows th...
145: My Husband Doesn't Understand Me
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to feel seen, heard and understood. If you're not feeling understood, it's like you're missing a nutrient in your diet, and you start to f...
144: My Husband is Nicer to Other Woman
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the worst feelings is when you're not getting your husband's love and attention. And, to make things worse, he's giving it to other women. Like...
143: How to Save a Marriage When Only One is Trying
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you save your marriage when you are the only one trying? It's frustrating when you know your marriage is broken and yet your husband won't do a...
142: When to Leave a Relationship
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're thinking of leaving your relationship, it's because you're feeling lonely, hurt and hopeless about it ever getting better. I still remember ...
141: How to Tell Someone They Hurt You
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your husband is harsh, thoughtless or downright mean, of course you want him to stop. If you're anything like I was, you want him to feel embarra...
140: When the Intimacy Skills Don't Work for You
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a listener of The Empowered Wife Podcast, you may have found yourself feeling hopeful that you could make your marriage last and thrive, like you h...
139: Why Husbands Come Back after Leaving for Another Woman
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your husband cheated and left you, it's one of the most heart-wrenching things anyone can go through. When the man who vowed to love you for bett...
138: 3 Steps to a More Attentive Spouse
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're begging for attention in a relationship, it is so lonely, demoralizing and even demeaning. You shouldn't have to beg for attention from the ...
137: 3 Secrets You Need to Know if Your Marriage Is Unhappy
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck in an unhappy marriage but can't leave? Maybe you don't want to see your family torn apart, so you grin (at least sometimes) and bear it...
136: 2 Ways to Make a Rageaholic Be Respectful
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your husband keeps getting angry, you're not alone. When he blows a fuse at you or the kids, it can be really hurtful and scary. When it happens ag...
135: How to Be Optimistic about Your Marriage
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're asking yourself whether there's hope for your marriage, it means you're going through a lot of heartache. After all, no one asks that about ...
134: 3 Steps to Prep for Relationship Coaching
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen and subscribe to the Empowered Wife podcast with New York Times bestselling author Laura Doyle, the world's most trusted relationship expert, s...
133: 5 Ways to Be Supportive in a Relationship
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your husband is going through a tough time, it's pretty hard to just stand by and watch without wanting to help him or fix things somehow. It's a...