When Love Meets Boundaries: Real Stories of Growth and Grace
(Or: How to Set Boundaries Without Turning into a Fire-Breathing Dragon) Boundaries—those tricky lines we draw in relationships—often get mistaken for moats around a castle. But what if we reframe them as drawbridges? Invitations to love, growth, and a whole lot more peace? In our recent podcast series, Natasha and Tonya opened up about what […]
How to Work with Your Body, Not Against It, to Heal From the Inside Out
Do you ever feel like your body is fighting against you? Maybe you’re exhausted after lunch (and not just because you were up late last night scrolling), or no matter how many salads you eat, the scale won’t budge. Or maybe you really want to make healthier choices … but that cookie is calling your […]
Your Body Is Not the Enemy: It’s the Messenger of Your Story
“We’ve always believed that our bodies are wise, but sometimes, they speak in whispers we don’t quite understand … until we’re ready to listen.”​ ~ Whole Happy Free Have you ever felt betrayed by your body? Like it’s holding you back, letting you down, or just not cooperating? If you’ve ever struggled with how your […]
Why the Little Things Matter: Reconnecting with Your Forever Favorite
We’ve talked about the daily practices that build trust, intimacy, and connection—those small but powerful habits that breathe life into a marriage. Things like going to bed at the same time, greeting each other like you actually like each other, carving out 20-minute conversations, praying together, and updating your “love map” (no GPS required). But […]
Choosing Love Over Fear
Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement, feeling unseen, misunderstood, or just unsure how to turn things around? In marriage, especially one grounded in eternal commitment, these moments can feel particularly heavy. You want more than just to get along—you want to build something sacred, something lasting. Yet the day-to-day can feel overwhelming, and […]
Make Your Wishes Come True—No Magic Wand Needed
We’ve been having some powerful conversations lately about the process of creating the life you want—not just by thinking about it, but by intentionally aligning your thoughts, words, and actions. Today, we want to share a few of our experiences and a few key insights we’ve found supportive and even transformative at times. One practice […]
Rebuilding Trust: How to Mend What’s Broken
Have you ever dropped your phone and watched in slow motion as it tumbled toward the ground? That split-second before impact, when you just know something is about to crack, is a lot like the moment trust is broken in a relationship. Whether it’s a friendship, a marriage, or a business partnership, when trust shatters, […]
Building Love that Lasts
Ever wonder what truly makes a relationship last? It’s not just love or chemistry, though those are key ingredients (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love that spark when you lock eyes and feel like the world stops for a second?). Chemistry is that undeniable pull, that electric energy that makes you smile for no […]
Embrace the Mess
Let’s be real: conflict is messy. It’s one of those things bound to happen in every relationship. Whether it’s a small disagreement or a big blow-up, we all have those moments when things don’t go as planned. But here’s the thing—conflict doesn’t have to be the end of the story. It can actually be the […]
Embracing the Dance of Conflict: How to Build Trust and Connection in Relationships
Have you ever found yourself in a familiar pattern of arguing with your partner or loved one, where you feel stuck in the same old cycle? If so, you’re not alone. Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, but the way we approach it can make all the difference. Understanding the different styles of […]
