Are you looking to safeguard your marriage against contempt, disconnection, or even infidelity? Here are three steps proven to help! 1- Keep it Private: Be sure to share with only a select circle of friends but don't be so private that you perpetuate the lie that everyone should live happily ever after.  2- Watch your text messages and phone calls Do the two of you REALLY need to be texting/ calling people of the opposite sex? I break it down for you here! 3- Prioritize your friendship: How do you expect to grow old with him if you don't even like him? Work on improving your emotional int ..read more

Sometimes marriage counselors get it wrong. I know that's a bold statement, and you might be wondering what I mean by that. But have you ever felt like your counseling "didn't work?"  I have.  In this week's episode, we're breaking down what marriage counselors can get wrong. Plus, what exactly they should be focusing on during your sessions with each other.  Not all counselors are the same. Many tend to focus on mental health issues, communication tools, and conflict resolution. However, not all are specifically licensed in the area of marriage and family therapy.  What yo ..read more

In today's episode with Dana Che, we hear about her own marriage testimony, about the marital problems she and her husband faced, and how they overcame them through the help of the Holy Spirit. We touch on the differences between marriage counseling and therapy versus marriage coaching. Ultimately each are important in different times and seasons. However, the main difference is counseling is talking about the problem, and coaching is finding solutions and results for the goals you have as a couple. We dive into the question of how to get your husband to go to marriage counseling. The main que ..read more

We are wrapping up our series on intimacy this week. Today, we're talking about the number one way to divorce proof your marriage. You can have all of the communication tools in the world, but if you fail to do this one thing, your marriage could be at risk.  The number one way to divorce proof your marriage is by making deposits as a couple into the love tank of your marriage. The idea is to consistently make deposits into the tank. Then, in difficult times, you can pull from the reserves, and there will be enough leftover to sustain you.  When a couple only makes withdrawals, event ..read more

Intimacy in a marriage is something we all want and need, but we don't always prioritize it. If you are looking for tips on how to reignite intimacy in your marriage, today's podcast episode is for you!   I touch on three tangible ways you can build more intimacy with your spouse in your marriage today.   1. Building Trust When you have trust in your marriage, you know your spouse has your best interest at heart, and you are on the same team. You know they aren't going to hurt you, physically or emotionally. Intimacy requires vulnerability, and the only way to be truly vulnerable wit ..read more

The key to building a strong foundation for your marriage is not just communication or problem-solving skills. It’s about something so much simpler.    Having a rock-solid foundation for your marriage starts with building an amazing friendship! So often we have these great relationships with our besties but we fail to have that same relationship translate to our marriages.    In this episode, you’ll learn these 4 ways to build that friendship! But don’t just read them here listen in to learn how to apply them to your life today!   1- Reserve time for fun 2- Approach hi ..read more

Have you ever gotten really excited for date night only to have it ruined by an argument or a fight? Take it from me, the girl who fought on her honeymoon and countless dates after… It’s NO FUN!  In this episode, we discuss how you can protect your marriage and your treasured date nights from an untimely argument.  And don’t forget! If you want to win a $50 Amazon gift card, or a FREE 1:1 session, write a review, screenshot it send it to me, and share it on your IG stories. I will be picking two winners next week.    Wait!!! Before you go!    Are you new around he ..read more

Hey Mama!    Recently, I've been dealing with prolonged stress which led to feelings of anxiety and burnout. I’ve since thought a lot about its effects on marriage and had to share!     While anxiety is characterized by feelings of constant fear and worry, making it difficult to connect with our partners, burnout is different.    Burnout can manifest as physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, leaving us feeling drained and unable to engage in the emotional and physical aspects of our relationships. Burnout is a result of prolonged stress and anxiety! &nbs ..read more

Ever worried that you married the wrong man? Maybe your husband isn’t spiritual enough, affectionate enough, or proactive enough. Perhaps, he’s content to sit back and let you handle most of the things around the house. Maybe you’ve thought there is no way God meant for you to be married to this man.    These were some of the same thoughts my client secretly held, and to be honest, these are some thoughts I held at one time as well.   In this episode, we discuss what scripture says about this and how we can reframe our thoughts to bring more connection, healing, hope and intimac ..read more

Hey Mama!    Do you want to learn how to fight fair and have healthy arguments in your marriage? Learning the why, where, when, and how to call an effective “time out” could save your marriage arguments from escalating up the crazy ladder and stop a fight in its tracks!     Bonus - I’m teaching you to do this in a way that keeps the discussion feeling safe and secure in love. You’ll learn my 7 do’s and don’t for calling a time-out to fight fair.   This week’s episode is part of my series on (2)5 rules for fighting fair in marriage but this one was so juicy it had to ge ..read more