The Loving Truth

Why Love Isn’t Enough — 3 Capacities That Make or Break a Relationship

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most couples blame relationship struggles on communication issues. But what if that’s not the real problem? In this episode of The Loving Truth Pod...

Two Daily Habits That Strengthen Your Marriage

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When your relationship feels hard, staying grounded matters more than ever. We’re not entitled to a good relationship. If it’s good, it’s becau...

The Single Biggest Killer of Marriages

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wonder what really destroys marriages? It isn’t an affair or money… it’s disconnection.  It builds slowly through a million little hurts, like...

When Work Stress Hurts Your Marriage

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stress doesn’t stay at work. It follows you home and seeps into your marriage. In this episode, I share a real example of a couple whose stressful ...

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Our triggers are our responsibility." Sharon Pope In this episode, I talk about that feeling of taking two steps forward and one step back in your r...

Why We Wait for the Crisis

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Change is something we all resist. It's uncomfortable, unknown, and goes against our basic human nature. In this episode, I explore why we tend to w...

The Two Relationship Tools You Need

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sharing the two best, and least used, relationship tools I know. We didn’t get a class on this, so most of us are winging it. And no, I’m ...

When Relationships End: Boundaries and Skills

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m talking about when relationships end, not just marriages, but family ties and friendships. More people are going no contact as we learn what’...

I Knew Divorce Would Be Hard

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I get honest about knowing divorce would be hard and then discovering what’s actually hard once you’re in it. I talk about c...

Ask Yourself the Right Questions in Marriage

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A morning meditation with Wayne Dyer stopped me in my tracks: "...Freedom does not come from avoiding the pain. It comes from walking through it with ...

Why We Monkey Bar Before Leaving

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I unpack “monkey barring,” which is reaching for the next relationship before you’ve let go of the last. It often looks like c...

Warning Signs Your Marriage Is in Trouble

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m breaking down how to know when your marriage is in real trouble, using a TV moment that felt all too real: a late‑night “We need to talk,”...

Emotional Adulthood In Marriage

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m unpacking emotional adulthood through a client’s story. I challenge the idea of “make it work.” We can aim higher than a marriage that do...

A Different Kind of Love: Coaching

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your coach isn’t your bestie. And that’s a good thing. When you admit your marriage is in trouble, you need love that sees your blind spots, chal...

Doing What Works in Marriage

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a client story where her husband secretly put a tracker on her car, and how tempting it was to tell him off or file a restrai...

Us, Unfiltered part 5: The Real Meaning of ‘Having It All’

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of the Us Unfiltered: Behind the Beautiful Life series, I explore what “having it all” really means — and why a beautifu...

Us, Unfiltered part 4: Desire in the Distance

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about why desire fades — and why it’s not gone, just buried. Buried under busyness, emotional distance, resentment, and t...

Us, Unfiltered part 3: Power Dynamics & Partnership

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part three of Us Unfiltered, I explore how power dynamics quietly shape a marriage: who leads, who decides, who sets the tone. These patterns usu...

Us, Unfiltered part 1: When Success Isn’t Enough

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of Us, Unfiltered: Behind the Beautiful Life, I speak to high-achieving couples who appear successful on the outside yet feel d...

Us, Unfiltered part 2: The Cost of Avoidance

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of Us, Unfiltered, I talk about what silence really costs inside a marriage. Avoiding hard conversations feels easier in the moment, but...

Am I a Terrible Person?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m challenging the question, Am I a terrible person? I explain why that question keeps you stuck in shame and judgment.I offer better questions: H...

She Waited 10 Years: Why We Stay

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I share the story of a woman who followed my work for 10 years before she reached out, hoping the next blog or podcast might fix her 20-year marriage....

The Truth About No-Fault Divorce

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m breaking down what no-fault divorce is, why it’s more recent than most people realize, and why it isn’t the villain.Laws don’t destroy mar...

Counseling or Coaching: Which gets you there faster?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I break down the difference between therapy and coaching without making one better than the other.Therapy helps you understand how yo...

What Your Priorities Say About Your Marriage

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I know it’s easy to get caught up in life and forget to prioritize your marriage.But the truth is, nothing thrives when you turn your back on it.We’...

Why You Might Need to Lead the Way

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you have to be the one to step forward in your marriage—even if it doesn’t feel fair. Many women ask, “Why should I be the one to do ...

Transforming a Marriage, One Step at a Time

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I want to share an experience from a couples’ weekend immersion I led.Watching a marriage transform over just a few days reminded me why ...

Moving Beyond Confusion

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All progress begins from telling yourself the truth.It’s easy to fall into confusion when faced with tough decisions, especially in relationships.Bu...

Balancing Business, Relationships, and Self-Care

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was recently a guest on Suzi Dafnis’ HerBusiness podcast, and we had an amazing conversation about the challenges women entrepreneurs face.I share...

How to Get Your Soul Back After Divorce

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage, it’s the loss of a dream, a role, and often a piece of who we thought we were.Healing means allowing you...

The Truth About Guilt

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guilt is something so many of us wrestle with, especially in our relationships.For a long time, I thought guilt was useless because it’s tied to the...

Two Things Can Be True at Once

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships are rarely simple and binary thinking—believing things are either right or wrong—can harm your marriage.Human beings are complex, an...

Ask Sharon: When Effort Isn’t Enough and Decisions Get Challenged

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deciding what to do in a marriage is never simple, especially when you’re questioning whether your partner’s “all in” effort is real or just w...

How to Navigate Heartbreak

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heartbreak is hard, even when the relationship you leave behind wasn’t healthy.We hold onto stories about the person and the relationship, but those...

Ask Sharon: Is Your Spouse Helping You Grow or Manipulating You?

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When your partner gives you advice on how to love or live, it can sometimes feel like an invitation to grow.But it can also mask manipulation.One list...

Healing After an Affair: The Two-Step Process

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Healing after an affair is possible. It’s just really hard work. But so are most things that are really important to us.”I’m sharing my two-s...

Ask Sharon: Navigating Trust and Boundaries After Betrayal

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share real coaching moments where we tackle some of the toughest relationship questions.One member is struggling with her husband&a...

3 Myths About Desire That Keep Marriages Stuck

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After more than a decade of coaching women through marriage struggles, I’ve learned that desire in long-term relationships is widely misunderstood.W...

Ask Sharon: Communication Comfort Zone

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the ache in a marriage isn’t about the big betrayals or blowout fights. It’s about not feeling emotionally comforted by your partner.In ...

Why AI Can’t Fix What’s Broken in Your Marriage

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If I can’t communicate with my partner without asking a computer what I should say, I’m in trouble.” - Sharon PopeAI is changing every part o...

Ask Sharon: When What You Wanted Still Isn’t Enough

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, I coached two women who were in very different places but wrestling with the same kind of emotional weight.One had left an abusive ma...

Healing a Marriage After an Affair (When They Don’t Know)

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Healing your marriage after an affair is possible, even when your partner doesn't know.But pretending nothing happened isn't the answer.The ...

Ask Sharon: I’ve changed, but something still isn’t working

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes our partner can’t see that we’ve changed, and keeps bracing for the backlash that used to come.One woman shared how her husband still ex...

The Impact of Financial Strain on Relationships

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial stress can add a lot of tension in relationships.If you're already struggling with communication issues, resentment, or emotional dista...

Ask Sharon: Planning your separation

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I walk through how to navigate a trial separation from the emotional prep to the practical logistics.Whether you’re considering phy...

Am I Letting Him Off the Hook?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m answering a big question I hear often: “If I change how I think about my partner’s hurtful behavior… am I just letting hi...

Ask Sharon: How Hormones Shape Our Relationships

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"If you don’t know how to manage your mind, all you have is the ancient instinctual wiring from centuries ago. It’s playing out in your life ...

Why We Resist

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I unpack the subtle but powerful ways resistance shows up in our relationships, both in our partner and in ourselves.Whether it’s d...

When Change is Too Little, Too Late

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You did the best you could to love one another, and you made some mistakes along the way, and that’s what brought us here. It doesn’t mean you’r...

Ask Sharon: Choosing Yourself Through Financial Betrayal

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, I talk about navigating the emotional turmoil of financial betrayal in a marriage and how to maintain your integrity while makin...

Embracing Differences in Marriage

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your husband isn’t like you.I’m sharing insights on how differences in a marriage can actually enhance the relationship, rather than cause frictio...

Ask Sharon: The emotional rollercoaster of divorce

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I want to share with you what I’ve learned about the emotional ups and downs of navigating divorce.It’s normal to think that once you’ve made th...

Healing After an Affair: The 3 Essential Phases

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I break down the three essential phases of healing after an affair: Stop the Bleeding, Rehabilitation, and Healing.These stages are cr...

Ask Sharon: The Words You Most Need to Hear (From Yourself)

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The person who most needs to hear your words is you."Have you ever wished you could just see your situation clearly and finally hear exactl...

How to Talk Again When There’s Nothing to Talk About

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you and your partner feel like you’ve run out of things to say?You’ll hear the story of my client Patty, who sat through an aw...

Ask Sharon: Boundaries That Build Trust (and Keep the Peace)

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can have a hard no and a beautiful yes, and when you know the difference, you’ll stop abandoning yourself just to keep the peace.One of the thin...

What Are You Really Focused On?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever you're looking for, you're going to find. So the real question is: what are you choosing to look for?So many of the women I work wi...

Ask Sharon: Is Life Happening To You… or Through You?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve had so many women come to me feeling powerless in their lives, like everything is happening to them, and they’re stuck just reacting.But what...

Key Questions After an Affair

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you discover that your partner has had an affair, it’s common to be overwhelmed by a rush of emotions… fear, anger, confusion, and shame.The ...

Ask Sharon: The Hidden Stories That Keep Us Stuck

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us wrestle with that uneasy feeling in a “good enough” marriage, stable and secure but missing real connection and wonder if the problem l...

Have You Lost the Energy?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve lost the energy and enthusiasm to keep investing in your marriage, I want you to know you’re not alone… and there’s nothing wrong wi...

Ask Sharon: Truth or Trust?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When trust breaks down in a relationship - whether through gaslighting or financial secrecy - it leaves us feeling unsteady, unheard, and stuck.I’m ...

15 Simple Ways to Feel Closer in Your Marriage

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your partner, you’re not alone—and it didn’t happen overnight.In this episode, I’m walking you thro...

Ask Sharon: Married to a Man Child

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does it feel like you’re doing it all - managing the home, the kids, the emotional labor - and your partner is just along for the ride?I'm shar...

I’m Tired of Carrying This

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common frustrations I hear from women: “Why do I have to lead this?”If your marriage is struggling and you’re the one noticing t...

Ask Sharon: Why Desire Fades

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why the spark seems to fade over time?Desire doesn’t disappear because something’s wrong. It fades because everything is th...

When Everything Seems Fine… and They Still Cheat

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“It’s not always about what’s missing in the marriage—it’s sometimes about what’s missing in the person.”In this deeply insightful episo...

Ask Sharon: Stop Waiting for Them to Change

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ask Sharon, I’m sharing real questions from women inside my membership program and the unfiltered coaching that followed.We talk ...

The Quiet Quit

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to ‘quietly quit’ your marriage? What are the implications of grieving a relationship without having the hard conversation(s) fi...

Ask Sharon: When Guilt, Fear, and Finances Hold You Back

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Real questions, real coaching, and real breakthroughs. In this episode of Ask Sharon, I invite you inside my membership program for a deep-dive into ...

Healing Through High Conflict Divorce

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“My spouse is not going to allow for a peaceful divorce—no matter how much I want that.”Karen McMahon joins me for this special episode of the p...

Ask Sharon | Am I staying for the wrong reasons?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“How do I know if I’m staying for the wrong reasons?” This episode gives you an exclusive peek inside my membership program and a real-life coa...

What’s Your Intention?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it’s time to have a difficult conversation with your partner (or frankly, with anyone you love) you can’t just ‘wing’ it. There must be c...

Ask Sharon | What if we’re too different?

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I don’t want to let go of something that’s so important to me. But it’s not working anymore.”This is an emotional episode (because this is ...

Rachel Hollis | How to ask better questions + Reconnect with intuition

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I thought if I could just fix myself… my marriage problems would resolve.” –Rachel HollisOn the podcast this week, we have a very special gu...

Ask Sharon: Have I tried hard enough?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Everything in life changes. Sometimes you grow together. Sometimes you grow apart. This is the nature of life.”  – Sharon Pope on The Loving T...

Can I be married and free?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Soooo many women ask me this question: Can I really be married… and free? By now you know what I think about this: Freedom is a requirement for a h...

Ask Sharon: Is my marriage salvageable?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They were living like roommates. Then she had an affair. Is this marriage salvageable? (Does she want it to be?)In this episode of Ask Sharon, I’m t...

Marriage Requires Delicate Balance

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This falls into the category of “Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me” (before I got married!) If you’ve reached midlife and you’re married or di...

Ask Sharon: Why doesn’t he do more?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many women find themselves overfunctioning in relationships—particularly in midlife. You’re doing the heavy lifting of the emotional and ment...

Why Most Couples Don’t Have A Great Marriage

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s one key similarity with all the couples I see in unhappy marriages… In this episode, I’ll share the #1 reason people remain dissatisfie...

Relationship Advice for Men

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building a healthy marriage is not rocket science… so why don’t we do it better?   Today’s episode is dedicated to the men in our lives: These...

More Than Comfortable Companions

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What will make your marriage feel ‘good’ again… beyond comfortable companionship? Women are often MORE unhappy in marriage than men. In this ep...

Why Can’t I End My Affair?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know the ‘right’ thing to do. You know the ‘logical’ decision. So why is it so hard to end your affair relationship? In this episode, I’...

Should You Stay or Go? The Only Two Choices That Matter

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If “decision paralysis” has stalled your next steps forward, this episode is for YOU!I’ll explain why an endless loop of “possibilities” kee...

My Husband’s Addiction is Killing Me

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In my experience working with women in unhappy marriages, the topic of their partner’s addiction has become increasingly common. In this episode, I...

What If I’m Alone Forever?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top fears of women considering divorce is: What if I’m alone forever? In this episode, I’ll share the story of one of my clients stuck...

When Clarity Finally Comes (And Why It Feels Elusive)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Anger gives us courage… but courage is not the same thing as clarity.” – Sharon PopeThe renowned sociologist and life coach Martha Beck taugh...

We're Fine!

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve just told your partner how you’re feeling disconnected and unhappy… and they respond, “Oh, we’re just fine!” Why do we invalidate o...

Two Things Can Be True At Once

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can two opposing viewpoints both remain “true”?We often think in binaries: “Everything is all good or all bad. I’m right, so you’re wron...

Is Your Husband a Man-Child?

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the men in your life a “life-long project?” In this episode, I’m talking about why it seems your husband is a “man-child” and what you ...

Love at Last: A Conversation with Sandy Weiner

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many women never leave their partners solely because they’re afraid of being alone later in life.In this episode, I’ve invited fellow Relation...

The Stages of a Relationship

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“You can always find your way back to each other… should you both want that.” - Sharon PopeYour marriage will evolve through several important s...

6 Ways to Repair Your Relationship After an Argument

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have any kind of relationship at all, you and your partner will surely argue… but will you repair your relationship afterwards?In this episod...

The Undercurrent Of Discontent In A 'Boring' Marriage

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look for safety and security at the beginning of our relationships… so why do we end up resenting these same things in our marriages? Let’s get...

Q&A: My Husband Cheated & He Brought Her to Our Home

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer discovered that her husband has been cheating for two years - and bringing his affair partner to their home. She’s struggling to reconnect ...

Your Semi-Happy Marriage

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you’re in a “semi-happy” marriage? What’s the solution to a marriage that’s just “fine”? In this episode, I explain w...

Advice That Made a Difference to Me

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it’s the simplest advice that makes the biggest difference in our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing the advice that’s made the bigge...

The Blame Game

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Loving Truth, I dive deep into the dynamics of blame in relationships. I pose the question: why do we so readily reach for blam...

Guilt & Codependency

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore the powerful and often misunderstood role of guilt in relationships, especially when considering a major decision like endi...