I'm talking about the famous “You complete me” line and explaining why it can be beautiful as a sentiment but damaging as a marriage blueprint. I show how owning our own happiness, stopping the quiet quit, and making small bids for connection can bring warmth back fast. • the difference between sharing a richer life and feeling incomplete without your partn ... Show More
Aug 31
E378 What If Better Sex Starts With Play?
I share why so many married couples ruin desire by treating sex like a performance, then show how a playful mindset brings freedom back. We trade judgment for curiosity, build safety with boundaries, and start creating a sex life that fits us instead of chasing someone else’s sta ... Show More
20m 6s
Aug 18
E376 The Three Skills That Predict Marriage Success and Intimacy
This week I share the fastest way I can tell whether a couple will make progress, and it has little to do with how messy the problems look. I break down the E.V.A framework, three ingredients that turn stuck fights into real intimacy: empathy, vulnerability, and accountability. • ... Show More
17m 55s
Aug 11
E375: Turning Hot Takes Into Deeper Marriage Truths
I'm kicking off Season 6 by turning Instagram comments and real marriage questions into deeper conversations about what actually builds a strong relationship. I'm sharing what Ben and I have learned about disagreement, repair, fun, trust, and why an extraordinary marriage doesn’t ... Show More
19m 21s
Apr 2020
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE w/ OUR HUSBANDS!!
Chelsey & Jaci their husbands, Nick & Leif on the podcast this week to give some relationship advice! They read submissions from listeners asking for advice about boys who don’t text back, keeping long distance relationships spicy, & dealing with in-laws! Get ready for some great ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2025
episode 5: marriage beyond your pinterest board + honest q&a
hi everyone welcome back or welcome to the as you are podcast! this episode I talk about a few things I’ve learned in the last 2 years of being married and the truths behind marriage and things to prepare for beforehand, such as communication, love languages, unlearning, healing ... Show More
39m 54s
Feb 2023
7 Tips For Building A Healthy Relationship (Ft. My Husband, Max!)
Max is Back! This week's episode Victoria sits down with husband/recurring pod guest, Max, and they're dishing on what it ACTUALLY takes to build a healthy relationship. From setting boundaries, to saying what you want, but also how to keep things fun, they're breaking down how t ... Show More
55m 35s
<p>Jana and Mike talk to Nate and Kaley Klemp, authors of “The 80/80 Marriage”, about how to keep your relationship balanced. </p><p><br></p><p>How do you define roles in a marriage? Find out how to live with less conflict and more productivity.</p><p><br></p><p>And find out how ... Show More