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In Episode 49 of Life & Love by Design, I’m breaking down why couples get stuck in recurring arguments, how the meaning we attach to our partner’s behavior can fuel conflict, and how to get to the real conversation underneath the fight. If you feel like you and your partner keep having the same arguments without ever truly resolving them, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, we're talking about what it looks like when you begin to quietly check out of your marriage, and the questions worth asking before you decide there's nothing left to save. Because sometimes, the relationship doesn't need to end. Maybe it needs a reset. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish. Your mental health matters. Your life matters. And the people who love you need you well.

The Lindsay Clancy case was a heartbreaking reminder of why this conversation matters. But this episode is about something much bigger: what happens when the person everyone depends on is quietly falling apart, and why taking care of your mental health is not selfish. Because sometimes, “I’m fine” doesn’t mean fine. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish. Your mental health matters. Your life matters. And the people who love you need you well.

In this episode, I reveal 7 common habits that can create a parent-child dynamic in marriage, leading to resentment, emotional distance, and the loss of attraction. If you've ever thought, "Why do I have to do everything?" or "I feel more like his mom than his wife," this episode will help you understand what's really happening and how to break the cycle. Tune in to hear practical relationship advice and marriage tips you can start using today!

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, I’m taking my expertise as a relationship coach and sharing why lasting love isn't built on a feeling. You'll discover the daily choices, relationship skills, and habits that create emotional intimacy, trust, and long-term connection. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or hoping to improve your relationship, these insights will help you create a stronger, healthier partnership.

If your wife feels more like your mother than your partner, your marriage may be stuck in a parent-child dynamic, and it's slowly eroding intimacy, attraction, and connection. In this episode of Life & Love by Design, I share 7 common behaviors grown men do that unintentionally make their wives feel like their mothers. From emotional labor and mental load to responsibility, communication, and accountability, we'll explore why this dynamic develops and, more importantly, how

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, I'm breaking down a viral Reddit story about a boyfriend who gave his girlfriend an ultimatum before proposing, and the internet is completely divided. Is this loving accountability or emotional manipulation? We'll explore the difference between encouraging growth and creating conditions for love, why emotional safety matters more than perfection, and the question every couple should ask before saying "I do."

In this week’s episode, we’ll talk about the difference between a boundary and a wall, why unspoken expectations create resentment, and the steps you can take to communicate your needs with more confidence and clarity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to create healthier patterns in your relationships, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Life & Love by Design, I sit down with Tom Hardin (Tipper X) for a powerful conversation about difficult decisions, trust, loyalty, shame, forgiveness, marriage, and redemption. This isn't a conversation about Wall Street. It's about being human. We explore why good people sometimes make bad decisions, how those choices impact the people we love, and what it takes to move forward with integrity.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the 8 conversations every couple MUST have before getting married. Love is not enough to keep a marriage together. Most relationships don’t fall apart because of a lack of love, but because of a lack of deep understanding. So let’s set your marriage up for success by identifying what conversations you must have with your future spouse and why.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the Reddit story, “He Says I Changed After Kids… I Think He Misses His ‘Barbie Doll’ Version of Me.” First of all, you can tell the author of this post is hurting. But I don’t entirely think it’s her husband's fault. Actually, I don’t think it’s anyone’s fault. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear my thoughts on this shocking Reddit story and what solutions I have for this couple during this season of change.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to reclaim your power and become the Next Level woman. The life you want is within your reach! You just need the guidance and structure to make it happen. In the Next Level Woman program, I’ll guide you through the 5 Pillars I use to set my clients up for success. Tune in to hear more about how to reclaim your power and how we’ll use the 5 Pillars to design your most amazing life!

In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the question: what if the problem isn’t them? If your partner isn’t the problem, and the meaning you created is actually the problem, maybe you are the one causing the problems in the relationship. I’ve noticed that a few of my clients are focusing on everyone else’s faults when, really, they need to look inward to find a solution. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear why your partner isn’t the problem and how to identify when you a

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what your resentment is trying to tell you. I have a couple I’ve been coaching through a season of resentment, and I thought that by sharing it, I could help more couples take the first step towards mending their relationships. This is all anonymous, of course, but I will be sharing the strategies used to help my clients identify their resentment and how they could heal their relationship.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about why successful, high-achieving women attract disloyal men. I believe that is the right question we should be asking ourselves. Rather than blame the woman for the man’s behavior, we should look at what qualities disloyal men are targeting and how you can protect yourself from someone who may want to take advantage of you. Tune in to find out what you’re doing to attract cheaters, and what you can do about it.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what if you’re not burnt out from life but from pretending. Pretending that everything is ok when it's not is only going to hurt you. There’s no upside! It’s time to take control of your own emotions and your own needs today. Tune in to hear how you can stop lying to yourself and how to safely embrace the feelings you’ve been avoiding.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how Natalie is dancing with grief. By healing through movement, loss, and presence, Natalie has been able to continue her life while still honoring her mom. This kind of grief can rock anyone’s world, so I wanted to take a moment to explore these feelings of loss, love, and compassion with a loved one. Tune in to hear how Natalie is honoring her mom through dance and how you can keep going after a loved one has passed.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about a scenario my clients brought to me; we both work from home… but we feel like roommates. Most couples don’t know where to start when they’re in the roommate phase. Luckily, as a certified life and relationship coach, I have seen this before, and I can help guide you out of the roommate phase and back to being lovers. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how I advised my coaching clients and how you can start reconnecting with your

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about why you need to get away together, even when life says you can’t. So much of life gets in the way of your connection with your partner. When my clients fall into a rut, it’s typically because they prioritized literally everything else in their lives before each other. But I've found that getting away and spending one-on-one time with your partner can help you go from feeling like roommates to being loving partners again.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how I tried something I never thought I would. One thing gave me back my own time, and the realization that the world wouldn’t end if I indulged in it for a few hours a week. My family wasn’t falling apart, the chores still got done, and I felt better than I ever had before. So many women have the same story as mine, and in this episode, I’m going to share the lesson I learned when I finally let myself carve out some me time.