In this episode, we explore intention and its impact on our actions and relationships. A listener's question sheds light on how identical actions can vary based on the underlying intent. Sharing personal stories, we discuss moving from manipulation to acting with integrity. We stress the importance of honest, vulnerable communication in marriage and explain that true intimacy relies on mutual choice and understanding. Though the path to integrity is difficult, it leads to deeper, more fulfilling relationships. We encourage listeners to examine their motives and foster honest dialogue with their partners. We also provide coaching resources for those seeking to improve their relationships.

In this episode, we dive into a topic that's incredibly personal and significant to us: the dynamics of over functioning and under functioning in relationships, especially in marriage. We'll discuss how these behaviors manifest, why they happen, and the profound impact they can have on intimacy. We'll share our personal journey, including how over functioning affected our relationship and created distance between us. We'll talk about the struggle of changing these deeply ingrained patterns and how we both had to learn to step back or step up to create a healthier, more balanced partnership. Whether it's about taking responsibility for someone else's health, managing household chores, or even navigating sexual intimacy, we'll discuss it all. By sharing our insights and experiences, we hope to help you identify and address these patterns in your own relationships. Join us in this conversation to better understand how over functioning and under functioning can affect you and learn ways to create a more intimate and collaborative partnership.

In Episode 15, we dive into integrating sexuality into our identities and relationships. We talk about the importance of removing shame and understanding our sexual desires, both for higher and lower desire partners. We share personal stories and coaching experiences to highlight why vulnerability, honesty, and open communication are key. We also discuss how initial feelings of disgust can transform into arousal with patience and understanding. Finally, we invite you to explore our coaching services for further guidance, emphasizing that working on yourself is essential for a thriving relationship. Feel free to reach out, share the podcast, and let's keep undressing intimacy together!

In this episode, we dive into the holiday season, a time filled with joy, stress, and lots of family time. We reflect on the importance of staying emotionally connected with our partners, not just through the big events, but in our daily lives. There's a great emphasis on practicing emotional check-ins - a ten-minute daily ritual where each spouse shares their feelings openly while the other listens without judgment.

We also touch on how these practices can extend to other family relationships, even with those who might see the world differently. It's about building bridges and finding joy in connection, despite differences. We share personal stories about our own experiences and the importance of fostering intimate relationships within the family, highlighting the unpredictable yet beautiful nature of human connections during the holidays.

Thank you for tuning in, and as always, we appreciate your loyalty and listenership. Have a wonderful holiday season, and don't forget to keep nurturing those connections!

Buckle up! In this episode, Greg and Amy dive headfirst into one of the most pivotal (and often avoided) aspects of marriage: repair. They tackle the messy, vulnerable, and sometimes downright awkward moments that come with mending broken connections. From anxiety and embarrassment to the raw truths about how conflicts escalate, this episode doesn’t hold back.

Greg and Amy break down the patterns that trap couples in a loop of arguments—defensiveness, stonewalling, or plain old misunderstanding—and offer a no-nonsense roadmap for turning things around. They share real-life examples from their own marriage that’ll have you nodding in recognition (or wincing at the familiarity).

With equal parts candor and humor, they lay out the essential steps for repair: owning your mess, unpacking the emotions behind the tension, and putting in the work to rebuild trust. And yes, they admit—it’s not always easy, but the payoff is undeniable.

If you’re ready to stop sweeping issues under the rug and start creating a stronger, more connected marriage, this episode will light the fire. And don’t worry—Greg and Amy remind you that asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s a superpower.

Summary: An Adult Playground is the sexual relationship of a married couple—a space for connection, exploration, and mutual delight. In this episode, we unpack how to cultivate this kind of intimacy and why it’s so transformative.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

Desire vs. Expectations – How expectations can destroy intimacy and prevent playfulness in your marriage.
Eroticism and Fantasy – Why they’re a healthy, natural part of intimacy and how to integrate them.
Faith and Sexuality – Why building an Adult Playground is an act of trust and vulnerability, not a slippery slope into sin.
Freedom and Boundaries – How both are essential to creating a space that is safe, fun, and deeply connecting.

In this episode, we invite Dan Purcell as our guest and explore what he calls the 5 Phases of Intimacy—a journey every couple navigates as their relationship evolves. From the excitement of discovery in the “Creation” phase to the playful freedom of full connection in the “Freedom“ phase, each stage presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Along the way, couples learn to balance routines in the “Maintenance” phase, rekindle passion in the “Novelty” phase, and deepen their emotional bond in the “Meaning” phase. Join us as we discuss how intimacy grows and transforms, creating a richer, more authentic connection over time.

In this episode, we explore the power of owning your story and finding gratitude in your experiences, even the ones you wouldn’t have chosen. Amy walks Greg through a reflective exercise (from her coach Kim Job) using five key questions which help identify how these life experiences have contributed to making him who he is today. We discuss how embracing your journey with gratitude instead of resentment or shame, you can own yourself, becoming more differentiated, and create more capacity for intimacy.